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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24

tousled hair and scratch of blood on the left check She nearly swooned away, and then discovered that it was merely her own reflection in the mir TOT over the mantelpisce! Valiantly she tried to pull herself together.
 She found comb and smoothed her hair, and mopped up the little scratch
 as best she could. It was only on the
 surface. but it showed in a most em-
 barrassing fashion, Out in the hall there was tiny fire "a very tiny one, for the night was fairly warm. Camille hurried out and
 saw the hall was empty. With quick movement she flung Reggie's handkerchief Into the flames.
 But the material was damp, and did not burn at first.
 1 It was awkward that, at that mo- ment, Elliot Glyn should join her. Something fallen in the fire? Here, I'll get it out for you" Thinking that he was rendering her a service, he
 stopped down and jerked the square of linen out.
 TT wanted to burn it. It's got hidN Oh It. uIOpptu it III lnt dIuSHs faltered Camille. "and I scratched my face against a bush She caught the handkerchief but awkwardly let 1t fall from her fingers and Glyn picked it up. Before he flung it in the fire his eyes rested on 1 the initials: "R. V T." and Camille
 saw that he guessed the owner. Too late, she repented of her stupid i fib, for she saw him glance at the tiny scratch upon her cheek and ther
 at the big stains on the handkerchief
 that that little scratch could not have
 caused.
 Besides, it was obviously mans property, big and square and plain
 And those give-away initials. Why had she fibbed so stpidly
 and why had she held back the in | formation that she had found this
 square of linen down " the Bar badoes-thorn, that it evidently be- l longed to Reggie?
 1 She saw Glyn stiffen, and a cold
 fear that she had lost him clutchec her heart.
 | Tomorrow-A Rad Name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
BRITISH VESSEL TO BE
 RELEASED IF OWNER
 MEETS u. s. CONDITIONS

Washington, March es.-Release of the British schooner Emerald, held at Norfolk as a liquor-running ship, will be ordered if her owners will com ply with the governments conditions, it was stated today at the justice de- partment. The government, officials said, will request the ships owners either to give bond for the delivery of her cargo of liquor at it's reported destination of St. Pierre. Miquelon. or permit government official to ac- company the vessel to see that proper delivery is made.
 What the government is requiring,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
THE BETTER MAN
LXXXIX-TELL-TALE INITIALS
By MAY CHRISTIE
Copyright 1921 by the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)
The story thus fal

The story thus far:
 Camille Westbrook has gone to South Africa with Dolly Mortimer, her little butterfly friend, who has
 nade the trip from London to join her husband at Johannesburg. Elliot Glyn, in love with Camille. has made the trip with them. She has in her possession invaluable ring which she has accepted from Reggie Van Tuyl. a young man-about-town always in financial difficulties, as security for Ia loan. On shipboard and again in South Africa attempts are made to steal the ring from her. At Durban
 she and Elliot are strolling on the
 lawn together after dinner at Lady Kilmorny's. Camille suddenly points to the hedge. She insists that she saw Reggie Van Tuyrs face there for a moment. Perhaps it was he, she thought, who had tried to get the ring from her. She admitted to Glyn that the ring was Reggie's and he misunderstood. Later Glyn saw her
 pushing through the hedge, apparent ly returning from a rendezvous with Reggie.
 Alone in the dressing room, which opened off the hall and was lit by a small inverted bowl of alabaster, Ca
 mille stared at the crumpled pocket handkerchief she had found on the
 other side of the hedge. It was muddy, and had streaks of
 tlood upon it
 Feverishly she examined the cor ners, and gave a stilled exclamation when she discovered the initials: "R. V. T." half hidden by splash of mud
 "Reginald Van Tuyl. So it was hel Spying on mel" she murmured, look l ing fearfully at the windows, as though watching eyes were there, 1 also.
 | She turned away from them to con front pale and startled face with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
THE WEATHER

Washington, March 23.--Alabama: Fair and slightly warmer Friday; Sat- urday unsettled. propably showers: moderate to fresh southeast and south winds
 Georgia; Fair and warmer Friday Saturday mostly cloudy; moderate south and southwest winds. Mississippi: Increasing clcudiness Friday; Saturday unsettled, probably l showers, mild temperature. moderate to fresh southeast and south winds.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Friday; Saturday unsettled; probably show CTS; mild temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
HEFLiN ANNOUNCES
Probate Judge Seeks Seat in State
 Senate

Roanoke, March S.-(Special.) )-- John T. Heflin, probate judge of Randolph county has announced that he would not be candidate to sac- ceed himself but instead would run for state senator from this district, composed of Randolph and Chambers counties, against John ". Overton
 Clyde H. Vann has announced to run against c. s. Moon, also an Kounced for Solicitor for the Fifth Judicial circuit. Mir. Moon is tho present Incumbent. MT. Vann Is q prominent lawyer of Roanoke and a ho. fight is expected. T. s. Waller announces that he will be in the race for circuit clerk of Randolph coun- ty. He is a young lawyer of Wad.ey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
That Good Spring Medicine : Hoods SarsapariIIa
Has Made Its Good Name

HaS Made us 1ooo Nane By it's splendid formula that origi- mated in successful physicians pre- scription, composed of roots, barks, tonics and alteratives, and by it's practical success in thousands of families.
 Take it for impure blood as we'll as .or ailments of the stomach, liver and kidneys.
 Take it for scrofula, rheumatism, catarrh, sleeplessness.
 Take it for loss of appetite, that tiled feeling, nervous weakness, anemis and low or rundown con dition so common just now.
 Let the story of Mrs. Lantz speak for it and lead you to try it.
 "1 want to>tell my story about the good Hoods Sarsaparilla did me. l have known this medicine all my life. It is a wonderful spring tonic and builder. Once I had eczema on my hands so bad 1 could not put Fhem into water for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
WILL PUBLISH ANNUAL

The County High school at Wedowse is getting up an annual to be printed in time for commencement this year. It consists of 100 pages and is spon- sored by the Senior class of that in- stitution. The Handley High school of this place is also getting up an annual showing photographs of the school and classes besides giving other interesting points in regard to school life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
RI.AN SpEAKs

Troy. March 2s.-(Special.)-S. II. Elan. lay leader for the Alabama Methodist Conference, spent Sunday in Enterprise. Mir. Blan made three addresses that day, which were heard with interest. He addressed a large mems class at the Sunday school hour, filled the II o'clock service on centenary work and addressed the Epworth league at S o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
MRS. CARROLL RETURNS

Troy. March 23.-(Special)--M J S. Carroll has returned to Troy from Andalusia, where she presided at a meeting of the Southeastern district of the Woman's Missionary union There were about 150 ladies present to represent their various unions. A number of state speakers were alsu in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24

it was said. is evidence of good in- tention on the part of the owner.
 The Emerald was brought into Norfolk recently with a cargo of liquor by the coast guard Manning, after being traced from point within, the three-mile limit to and about nine miles off Cape Charles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
FOLMAR NOMINATED
 TROY POSTMASTER

Washington, March 2s.-(special) The President nominated today the following Alabama postmasters: An thony J. Bowab. Atmore; and Emery Folmer, Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
LOCAL DATA

E. c. HORTON, Observer.
 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 90th meridian time, March 23. 1929
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24
Nobody knows what I tried about everything

I had neuritis, which disappeared on taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. This is true story. Hoods Sarsaparilla will help you" MRS. CARRIE E. BANTz, s Gardner Street, Allston, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-24

91NANA
 else before { a k i n g II 0 O d ' s Sarsapa- s rilla at the urgent re- quest of my mother. 1t did relieve m e abso- lutely and l ev r have h a d the disease since.
 c W ait that is not all. T " 0 years ago
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The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
Sold by Mother;
GirlF0ur,d Tied
To Trai1, Track

Clearfield. Pa, Nov. 25--Miss Nora
Moore. aged IL. OF Philadelphia,
was found tied to the Pennsylvania
Railroad tracks a few minutes before
train was due to pass.
When freed. she recovered consci-
BUSINESS and told authorities that her
mother had sold her to white man.
who brought her here.
"He gave me something to drink
and that's all I remember" sobbed
the girl. She told the sheriff that
she did not know the mans name,
but believed that she could identity
him. Officials have started an inves-
tigation to locate the girls mother
with the hope Of finding the man in
the case.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
Railroad Workers
Hold Elections
r. s. Harris is Re- Elected Presi-
dent of Employee Union for
Another Term

At recent meeting of the local
Brotherhood of Sleeping and Dining
Car Employees Union the following
officers were elected: r. 8. Harris,
President; George Hall, Vice Presi-
dent; z. A. Chairman, Treasurer; w.
r. Donovan, General Chairman; r.
C. Shane, Recording Secretary; Geo.
H. Hobbs. Secretary of Seattle Dis
trict: Crockett Ross, Chairman of
Auditing COMMITTEE; The Executive
Board. Charles Sharp. Chairman;
Wilma Turner, Vice Chairman; C. H.
Roper, Secretary; J.,A. Robinson, AS
sistant Secretary: G.. Ross. Geo. H.
Shannon. r. B. Moulden, Tom Car
roll, Geo. Hall. James Bourdeaux, r.
A. Jackson, and w. H. Hellum.
This Union is giving everybody a
chance to be helper. They have a
dispensation on from December 1,
until January the 31st, allowing every
railroad man an opportunity to help
better his own working conditions by
joining the brotherhood of Sleeping
and Dining Car Employees Union of
st. Paul.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
Political influence
ofNewspapers Felt
Standing of Colored Newspapers
In Recent Election is Wide
ly Recognized.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 24-Attention
is directed to the part played by Col
ored newspapers in the recent elec-
ton. Only limited, NUMBER OF the
papers urged their readers to "vote
the Straight Republican ticket"
The majority of them gave prefer
ence to Republican news. while a
number gave liberal space to news
Of local Democratic candidates, and
accepted advertisements from both
parties. as the daily papers do.
In few instances. newspapers nor
mally Republican. openly opposed
certain Republican candidates.
Editorially the newspapers gave
carefully discriminating suggestions:
strong Republican leanings with a
tempting flavor Of independence and
disappointment. Thousands Of voters
throughout the country were guided
In their opinions by the information
obtained in the newspapers Of their
group.
The newspapers were quoted both
in editorials and news articles by
stump speakers. The great influences
Of Colored newspapers is recognized
by all political parties. leaders. can
didiates and the people themselves.
-Asscociated Negro Press.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
CiIpin Entertained
atB0lemisn Dance
Social Function Given by the
Sterling Club Weeks Big
gest Event.

The Bohemian Night Party given
by the Sterling Club on last Tuesday
evening at Union HaN was one of the
most unique and brilliant affairs ev-
er given In st. Paul. The large hall
was transformed into a real Bohem-
ian style setting. In each corner Of
the hall were imFrovised cosy corners
decorated with palms, cut flowers and
subdued lights. In the center of the
room was placed a large tea table
with a large basket of yellow and
white chrysanthemums in the center,
and silver candle sticks. In front Of
the stage. which was banked with
palms and ferns, the officers of the
club, with their wives, formed the re-
ceiving line. They received the men,
bers and their guests A string or
chestra played Bohemian music dur
ing the receiving hour. The balance
of the evening the orchestra played
dance music. During intervals spe-
cial entertainers secured for the oc-
casion entertained the guests. The
wives of the officers of the club acted
as assisting ladies. Mesdames B. c..
Archer, L. H.. Mccoy. C. w. wiging-
ton, o. d. Howard. J. E. johnson,
VIM. B. Tandy presided at the tea
table, with Mesdames w. B. Walker.
o. c. Hall, J. w. Milton. r. H. An
derson. H. F. Mcintyre, w. e. Alex
ander, Frank Boyd. Thos. Neal and
George c. Sleet, assisting.
A special committee from the Club
waited on Mr.. Chas. Gilpin, who is
the leading actor at the Metropolitan
Theatre, and escorted him to the hall
as a special guest of the club. Mr..
Gilpin was formally INTRODUCED to all
the members of the Club and the
guests by the President.
The Committe in charge of the af-
fair spared no pains in making the
party a success. Much credit is due
Mr.. w. e. Alexander, the president
OF the Club. who was the originator
of the bohemian Night Party. The
Committee in charge Of the affair, J.
w. Milton. chairman; Geo. G. Sleet.
B. c. Archer, B. f.. Edwards, Thos.
Neal. H. F. Mcintyre, D. T. Reed. G.
Cough, and w. q. Alexander. Ex-of-
ficio.
Some beautiful gowns worn by the
ladies were very much in evidence.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
HARDING LOSSES

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 25-Apparently
President Harding's Birmingham
speech, in which he politely washed
his hands Of the Race. did not have
the required effect in the South,
where the former slight gains of the
Republican party have been absolute
ly wiped out in the recent elections
and the South goes back to its old
custom of the "solid South"--solid in
politics and solid in the region of
the Uranium.
SO complete was the Democratic
landslide that the Ninth congression-
al district of Virginia, for % years
Republican, went Democratic.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
Anti-KIan Meeting
Proves Interesting
Speakers Denounce Organiza-
tiOn AS Menace to Ameri-
can Democracy

At an anti-Klu Klux Klan meeting
held last Sunday afternoon at St.
James church under the auspices Of
the National Assn. for the Advance
ment Of Colored People. the khan
met with Wholesale denunciation.
The speakers Judge John w. Willis.
M. s. Winthrop and w. T. Francis
openly flayed the khan. Judge VIII
lis went SO far as to say that II
would be a good thing for the khan
to lynch him in order to excite the
people Of Minnesota Of the truth Of
the klan's un-American policy.
Mr.. Winthrop, Minneapolis at
torney. speaking from a Jewish
viewpoint said the klan's crusade
against American people is nothing
more than crusade against them
selves. He also warned this audi
ence of the necessity of having a
substantial fund with which to COM
bat the khan activities here.
w. T. Francis laid special stress
on the meaning Of Social Equality" I"
He declared there are two kinds OF
eQuality-private and public-and
the latter is what the Negro asks for.
The remarks Of each speaker were
well received. DR.. Waldo Turner
presided.
An interesting program has been
arranged for the next meeting Of the
Forum which will be held Sunday
afternoon. December 3 at Little Pill
grim church. w. Central and Grotto
streets.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
TEXAS OUTRAGES.
SHOW NEED FOR.
An T|.LyNCH LAW
N. A. A. C. p. Points out Situa-
ton in Texas-Urges Pas
sage of Dyer Bill.
MOB TELLS NEGROES
AND MEXICANS TO GO
Residents Fleeing-City Author
tiles Promise Ample Pro-
lection.

Breckenridge. Texas, Nov.
25-A sudden exodus of colOred
people and Mexicans within the
last "A hours followed march
of a crowd estimated at 500
men through the colored and
Mexican districts of Brecken-
ridge last night. Threats were
alleged to have been made by
the marchers that Mexicans and
all colored people must leave
Breckenbridge or have their
homes burned. The colored peo-
pie are in the majority Of those
leaving.
Mayor HI. G. Fulwiler declared
tonight that city authorities will
do everything possible to protect
residents of Breckenridge re
gardless Of race or color.
New York, Nov. 24--On receipt of
news from Texas that Mexicans and
Negroes were being driven from their
homes in Breckenridge, Texas, and
that the Mexican Government had
against the lynching Of Its
nationals in the United States, the
National Association for the Ad-
of Colored People 20
Fifth Ave-, N. Y, Immediately tele-
graphed President Harding renew
ing It's demand for enactment OF the
Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill and asking
federal protection Of colored United
States citizens in the danger zone.
The telegram which was signed by
James Weldon Johnson is as follows:
"National Association for the
Advancement of Coiored People
respectfully calls your attention
to international situation Gre
ated by lynching of Mexicans as
we'll as Of Negroes In Texas and
again urges that Dyer Anti
Lynching Bin be endorsed by
Administration and enacted by
Senate in order that the Federal
Government may properly deal
with this humiliating and dan
gercus situation.
"In the meantime may we re-
spectfully urge that Federal pro-
lection be extended to Colored
United States citizens of Breck-
enridge. Texas. who are being
driven from their homes by
threats Of violence.
"(Signed)
James Weldon Johnson
Secretary National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People"
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
{ NACT MENT OF.
DYER BILL URGE D.
BY LOCAL BODIES.
N. A. A. C. p. and Business
League Petition Senator
and President.
PETITION SAYS LAW
MUST PROTECT LIVES
Ask Harding to Use His Good
Office To Push the Anti
Lynching Bill.

The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People and
the Local Branch of the National
Negro Business League have petion-
ed Pres. Harding and Sen. F.
B. Kellogg urging them to use their
influence of their Office in favor of
the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill now be-
fore Congress.
The petition sent by the Business
League was formulated by George
d. Howard, secretary of the League
and was formally sanctioned by the
League in session read as follows:
"Your Excellency: We, the
local Branch, No. 282. Of the Ma
tional Negro Business League,
having in view the necessity of
affording more perfect pro-
lection against the crime of
lynching, and realizing the fail
ure of the several states to en-
act. or enforce laws designed to
protect the life or lives of people
who become victims Of mob vio-
lence: Do hereby urge that you
use your good Office in further
ing the passage OF the Dyer An
ti-Lynching Bill, II. R. Is.
Yours very truly
st. Paul Negro Business League.
Signed: os@990well, President
Signed: @. d. Howard. Secretary
st. Paul, MINI.
Nov. 18th. 1922.
The local branch Of the N. A. A.
c. p. voted to urge President Harding
to recommend to the special session
Of Congress the necessity of enact.
ing the Dyer Bin at a meeting held
last Sunday at st. James A. M. E
Church.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
Long Islanders
Break Up K. X.
X. Gathering

Bay Shore, L. l., Nov. 25-The
first bow of the Klu Klux Klan on
Long Island here tonight was inter
ferred with by Catholics. Jews, Ne
groes and others, including bodies
representing Organized Labor. not in
sympathy with the Ku Klux move
ment. who called upon the state
troops to stop the meeting after there
had been considerable heckling from
those in the audience. The uphsot of
the interruption was that the Klan
principals made a hasty exit and the
troopers declared the meeting ad-
journed when the speakers did not
return to the hall.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
Took Pistol To
Lodge Meeting;
Is Arrested d

Two men pleaded guilty in police
court Wednesday of carrying con-
cealed weapons and were sentenced
to Is days In the workhouse.
Peter Pares. lot w. 10th St., was
arrested by Patrolman A. Doenges,
near his home about Q a. m. today on
the complaint Of neighbor who
claimed that Pares had threatened to
kfll him.
william p. Lewis, colored. S92 w.
Central Ave., was arrested by Motor
cycle Patrolman e. j. Andrews last
night. Lewis, who was formerly a
member Of the police force. said he
had carried the gun to lodge meet
ing for protection.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25

New York City, Nov. 24-The
body of Col. Charles Young will be
brought to the United States in the
near future. according to advices re-
ceived from the War Department to
the Chas. Young Post, American Le-
gion. Colonel Young died at Lagos,
liberia. and was buried, according
to British requirements. six months
before It could be moved.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
COLORED STUDENT WINS
ESSAY CONTEST

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 25-Alice
Duval. 1874 Fremont avenue. of
school 112. won the first prize. $25
in the elementary section. colored and
white schools for writing the best es-
say on "Baltimore-Its civic and So
cial Advantages.
Julius G. Pratt, 1921 Freshman
St., Of school 100. won a 3rd prize
and Helen Holt. 1920 Druid Hill Ay-
enue Of school 11s won srd prize in
the junior high school section.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
OFFICIALS APPEAL
TO White HOUSE
FOR FEDERAL AID
Harding Assures Governor of
Federal Aid if Situation
Grows More Acute
HOLDS STATE is ABLE
TO COPE WITH SITUATION
Gov. Parker Says Klan Outrages
Must Be Investigated, Re-
gardless.

Washington, Nov. 24--Assurances
were given Governor Parker of Lou
isiana today by President Harding
that wherever federal interests were
involved in the alleged activities of
the Ku Klux Klan in that state, the
federal authorities were ready to ex-
tend full cooperation. This was in
reply to request by the governor
for government help in cutting off
from the organization In Louisiana
the support and encouragement that
he asserted 1t was receiving from the
outside.
State Competent to Act.
At the White House conference be-
tween the President and Mr.. Parker,
attended also by Attorney General
Daugherty and the attorney general
of Louisiana, A. v. Coco, 1t was a
greed that the state government
would be fully able to take care of
the situation. The governor called
attention to the campaign he has been
conducting against the Klan for
months and declared in a formal
statement issued on leaving the
White House that regardless of cost
or consequence" a most thorough in
vestigation would be made Of report
ed outrages.
Statement 10 Issued.
Arriving here early today from Ba-
ton Rouge. Governor Parker confer
red with w. J. Burns. chief of the
bureau of investigation Of the depart
ment Of justice. before going to the
White House. The conference there
lasted for more than an hour and at
its conclusion, Attorney General
Daugherty issued this statement for
the President:
"N appears that the state of LOU
isiana will be fully able to take care
Of the situation. There Is nothing at
this time for the federal government
to do except TO give assurances to the
state authorities that wherever fed
eral interests are involved federal
authorities are ready to extend full
cooperation"
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
REV. J. w. HARRIS STARTS
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. J.W. Harris. former pastor of
Memorial Baptist Church announced
last week the organization of the Eb-
ernezzer Baptist Tabernacle. AL
though the property at the corner of
Cathedral Place and st. Anthony has
been purchased for the new church
site. plans for the building of the
church are quite indefinite.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25

The "Bearty Revue" show includ-
ing ten coIored performers headed by
Miss Gonzell White which played at
the Gayety last week was well pa
tronized by members of our group
last week.
The northwestern bulletin., 1922-11-25
EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE
URGES COOPERATION

Boston, Mass. Nov. 25-The Ma
tional Equal Rights League has voic-
ed a plea to every member OF the
race in an effort to have President
Harding recommend action on the
Dyer Anticipating Bin at the speci-
al session Of Congress.