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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
SAVED FROM GALLONS

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 19.-Because the argument of prosecuting counsel made "an appeal to race prejudice" was harmful and might have caused the jury to return verdict that carried the death penalty, the Mis- sissippi supreme court today re- versed the case of Columbus Story, and remanded it to Holmes county court for a new trial. Story was convicted of statutory offense. Both the defendant and the woman he is alleged to have attacked are negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
RALLoTs ARE nrAILED

The first ballot in the election o| officers of Farley Moody post. tAmerI ican Legion, were sent out to. memI bers Saturday evening with the rel quest that they be returned beforI November g. The next ballots, tI be mailed November 25, will contaiI the names of the two leading candi| dates. It is expected to announce thu rev officers by December l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
REBECKAHs TO ORGANIZE

local lodge of the Daughters of Rebeckahs an order corralary and collaborating in purpose with that of the Odd Fellows, will be organized in Selma Tuesday evening. Officers from the grand lodge will organize the local lodge and induct'the ac- cepted applicants into charter mem bership of the lodge. Later in the evening the duly inducted members of the RebeclSah lodge will attend a ceremonial by the Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Splendor.
 Officers of the grand lodge from Birmingham, Montg and Mobile twill be guests of honor at the ban quet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
LAUDERDALE COUNTY MAN BADLY INJURED
Frank Hurt Suffers Brain Concus-
 sion In Automobile Crash

TROY, Ala, Nov. 19.-(Special Leased Wire. e.)-Frank Hurt, who lives in Lauderdale county, is in a hospital in Troy suffering from in- juries received in an automobile col lision near Ariton SuhIay night. MT. Hurt was returning from Florida and had head-on collision with another car, which was driven by a negro. Mir. Hurt was thrown from his car and the wheels passed over his head. He suffered a concussion of the brain and long gash over his left eye. Physicians state that his injuries are not serious and that he is resting comfortably. None of the other oc- cupants of the ears were hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
SHOT DURING QUARREL

Tom Pitts was shot through the right arm by W. H. Duncan in a family quarrel at Attalla late Sun day afternoon, according to reports to the sheriff's office. It is said came engaged in difficulty with Duncan about some children and that Duncan was badly beaten. He claimed to have fired the shot while the Pitts brothers were on top of him. All three of the men were ar rested on warrants charging assault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
ASK AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE
Authority To Increase Dams In TalIapoosa Development
 Also Sought
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Montgomery. AZ. NOV. IF ly

A petition was filed with the pup lie service commission today by the Alabama Power company and Ala bama Interstate Power company a subsidiary organization, seeking re- vision of the certificate of convent : ence and necessity for hydro-electric development on the Tallapoosa The original certificate was issued to the Alabama Interstate Power company and later transferred to the Alabama Power, it is stated, and the petition seeks to have it issued jointly to both.
 It is further requested that author ity be given to increase the number of dams in the development planned, between Cherokee Bluffs and where Crooked creek enters the Tallapoosa from four to six.
 The petition was set for hearing November 26.
 Another petition of the Alabama Power company filed today. seeks per- mission to install an additional gen erating unit and other facilities at Warrior Reserve steam plant of the Alabama Power company, in Walker county. This petition also was set for hearing November 26. ~
 A petition by the Southern rail- way to discontinue the station at Millsite, was set for December 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
CORRECT POLL LIST

The Etowah county board of reg istrars met here Monday for the pur- pose of purging the registration list of those who have died or have moved out of the county during the past 12 months. It is said the big gest trouble in this work is caused by women who marry. and who fail to make report of their new names to the officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
MERRINACK MAN DEAD

George W. Burtus, prominent citi- zen of Merrimack, died suddenly at his home there last night while the family was away. He had been in feeble health recently, but appeared to be much better and while his wife was visiting a neighbor he died, be- ing found on the dining room floor by Mrs. Burtus when she returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
MANY CASES ON DOCKET

The october term of federal court in Huntsville will not be held before January, according to information re- ceived by attorneys here from Clerk Charles J. Allison. The docket of the court is filling up and when the term is held it Is expected to be an un- usually long one. There are many liquor cases among the number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
AGED CITIZEN pIEs

Edward l., Hagler,. .s4 years old. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Wright, on Seventh street, at 10 o'clock Monday norm ing. He was an ex-Confederate soldier and one of the most highly respected citizens of this county He is survived by the following children: Dr. P. IL. Hagler, Birmingham; Mrs. sWoolsey Finnell. Mrs. Clarence Rice, Mrs. F. F. Mayfield and Mrs. Andrew Savage, all of Tuscaloosa, and pr. F. C. Hagler of Northport. The funeral will be conducted Tuesday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
DECATUR PASTOR
 PRESIDING ELDER|
Dr. G. T. Harris Succeeds Rev. F. w. Brandon In TaI-
 ladega District
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD


 pr. George T. Harris, for some tine pastor of the Central Methodist church here, will leave within the next ten days for Anniston, where he will become presiding elder of the Talladega district, succeeding Rev. Frank w. Brandon; formerly presid- ing elder of the district. who will be- come superintendent of the Methodist hospital in Montgomery. Dr. liar ris will be succeeded here, it was stated late Monday by Rev. J. D. Hunter of Mobile.
 Bishop Warren A. Candler called Dr. Harris on the long distance tele- phone late Sunday and asked him to accept an appointment as presiding elder of the Talladega district. He announced that fact at the evening service.
 The local minister had pleted his plans for the year here and ex- pressed sincere regret that he had been called to other fields. During the past few years the Central Meth odist church. has grown into one of the largest churches in North, Ala ,bama conference. Dr. W. P. McGlawn, presiding elder of the Decatur dis trict, also expressed regret that pr. Harris had been transferred from this district, but extended him a warm welcome into the bishops cabi- net. pr. Harris probably will preach his final sermon here next Sunday.
 MILK STATION OPENED
 Through the generosity of D. D. McGehee, member of the board of education, and cooperation of the first ward Parent-Teacher associa- ton, a milk station has been es- tablished at the First Ward school. The establishment of the station fol- lowed the address here Friday by Dr. C. B. Glenn of Birmingham, on the occasion of the dedication of the new Central High school, when he de- clared it was compulsory in many schols that sufficient milk as well as hot lunches be furnished the chill dren.
 MT. McGehee was so impressed with that feature of the address that he donated equipment to the school. and the Parent-T Teacher association oi that ward completed arrangements to serve milk to the children daily Those children whose parents are financially able to purchase the tickets will be expected to pay for l the milk, while those unable to buy the tickets will be given them free sTALLfNGs TO SNEAK Walter r. Stallings, general sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
ACCIDENT BRINGS DEATH

Mary Nelle English. nine-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. L. Eng list of Elba, died at the Masonic hos pital in Troy Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock. She was brought to Troy from Elba early in November. suf fering from an accident which ne- cessitated the removal of a part Of her jaw bone. The accident occurred while she was drinking from dipper and some person knocked her elbow with such force as to knock out some of her teeth and to break her jaw bone. Blood poison developed and re- suited in her death. The body was taken to Elba and funeral services were conducted there Monday morn- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
INZER COMNIssIONED

Senator J. c. Inzer Monday re- ceived his commission as a member of the state board of education. The last Legislature changed the board $ membership from six to 10 members so as to include one member from each congressional district. Inas- much IS the Seventh district was not previously represented, Senator Inzers was named to the place by Governor Brandon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
WHITEs DEFEAT BLUEs

For the third consecutive Sunday the Whites defeated the Blues in the membership contest of the Y. M. c. A. Bible class. A picture of the class with its membership of more thTl 200 was shown recently at the inter- national Y. M z. A. convention and attracted much attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

THE biggest opportunity in the history of the farm today. You can buy electric light and power for your
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
LITTLE GIRL BURIED

Funeral services were held Monday at Caddo, this county. for Ola May, Swear old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Ringer of West Decatur. who died Sunday at a local hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
BURIED AT MERIDIAN

Mrs. Anna Ginzberg, 67 years old died here Sunday afternoon at 3:3o after long illness. The body. was taken to Meridian, Miss, awhere the funeral was held at 4 o'clock Mon day afternoon. The deceased was & member of we'll known Meridian family. having lived here only a short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
V. NJ. q. A.. DRIVE ENDS

That the campaign for the upbuild- ing of the central Y. NJ. c. A. mem bership resulted in increasing the or ganization's enrolment to well over 500 was announced at the banquet which closed the drive. The team that secured the most memberships, Messrs. J. E. Pierce and c. A. Bax- ter were guests of honor at the banquet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
CoMMITTEEMEN NAMED

pr. J. l.. Carter. well-knaw1 phy- sician, has been named on the state wide committee to promote the presi- dential candidacy of Senator 0. w. Underwood. Other members from the Eighth district are c. w. Ashcraft of Florence and Tracy W. Pratt of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
DIR. PENICK BREACHES

Right Rev. E. A. Penick, D. Gl bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal church of North Carolina, preached al Christ. church Sunday morning and saSlarge congregation was out to heal him. He is the son of tho late Dr E. A. Penick of this city and 3 brother of Clifton Peniek. He rel turned to his home Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
EIGHT STILLS DESTROYED

John c. Coleman, state law en- forcement officer, reported Monday the destruction of eight stills and 12,000 gallons of mash and the ar rest of two men in Cleburne county last week. He and Sheriff Paris de- stroyed three stills in Marshall coun ty Sunday and arrested Riley SCruggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
NEW INDUSTRY GROWING

Harvesting of watercress on the ponds and lakes of Madison county Is an industry that is growing in inn portance. Frank Dennis, who owns most of the rights, has begun the shipment of large consignments to distant cities. Watercress grown here goes to practically every big city in the union and shipments will continue through the winter months. MT, Dennis has established head quarters here for his new industry and has bought lot near the busl- ness center on which he expects to erect a building suitable for his pur- poses costing more than $l0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
FIVE ARRESTS MADE

V. s. Root, federal prohibition agent, has returned after week spent in Cullman and Morgan coun- ties, where he assisted local officials in the execution of several search warrants. Five arrests were made, whisky having been found at that number of places, he says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
FLonIDIAN IS STRICKEN

J. F. Zeilman, a business man of St. Petersburg, Fla, touring in an automobile, is at the McGee hotel here suffering from a severe stroke of paralysis. He was stricken while in his room at the McGee, but it is believed he will soon be able to re- sume his trip. MT. Zeilman is accom- panied by his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
oBsERvp sII,VER WEDDING

Rev. James NJ. McCleskey, presiding s elder of the Huntsville Methodist dis trict, and Mrs. McCleskey, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Fri day evening at their home on Ran dolph sstreet and the reception was an event of much interest in Hunts vile society. Several hundred guests called during the evening. As Miss Elizabeth Louise Hausnan, Mrs. Mo Cleskey was born in Tuscaloosa, coming from one of the prominent families of that place, Dr. sMcCles- key was reared in Birmingham. As bride and groom they came to Huntsville 25 years ago when Dr. McCleskey joined the Methodist con ference in session at that time. Three daughters and small son stood in line with the happy pair at their wedding anniversary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
FERRYMEN ELECTED

announced the election of the fol- lowing public ferrymen: Lister, C. M. Phillips; Gilber. ]. K. Gwin Fowl CT. s. ]. Cox; Hokes Bluff. Jim Helms; Fftts, W. W. Daugherty; Wagnon. Ed Dunaway; Croft. Mar win Helms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
Act Now-1f You Want
 To Save

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
CREDIT MANAGER DIES

Graham Harrison. 26 years old, manager of the Merchants Credit as-
 sociation Of Gadsden, died at a local hospital Sunday following a brief illness. The funeral will be held at Jacksonville at II o'clock Tuesday morning. Mir. Harrison came here eight months ago from Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
.LuRY TERM SET

A special jury term of circuit cour will open December 3 for hearin criminal cases. One murder case i on the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
GOES TO SHEFFIELD

1T. NJ. Layden, Sunday school evan gelist of the Presbyterian church in north Alabama, left here today for Sheffield. where he will confer with Rev, IT. l.. Turner. pastor of the Co., lumbia Avenue Presbyterian church. Rev. Turner formerly was engaged in Sunday school work for his church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
AGEn NOLAN BuRIED

Mrs. Nancy Ryan was buried Sat urday at Lawrence Cove, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Francis. Mrs. Ryan was 75 years of age. She died at the home of her son, x. w. Ryan, at Fairview Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

Robert Nebrig, local nigh school boy, was named by the '. M. c. A. in St. Louis as one of the chairmen for boys work for the en- tire l.. & N. railroad system. Mir. Ne- brig was one of the delegates from here to the St. Louis meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

at 10 o'clock from the First Baptis church with pr. l.. 0. Dawson off ciating, assisted by pr. c. r. Boy and Dr. Claude O'Rear. The Mason will have charge of the services , the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
sTALLfNGs TO SNEAK

Walter r. Stallings, general sec- retary of the Y. M. c. A. of Birming- ham, will deliver an address here within the next few days. according to announcement Monday by c. !. Randolph, secretary of the local in stitution., MT. Stallings probably. will explain the aims and actions of the Y. M. c. A. conference recently held in Cleveland, O. Winifred Scott Hall, noted social hygenic authority, also will deliver an address here soon, MT. Randolph announced.N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
FORMER CITIZEN pYn,rn

The body Of W. o. Wallace, who died Sunday at Bessemer, was brought here Monday for . ial. the Iuheral peing held at Forrest ceme- tery. The deceased was a core maker and formally lived in Gads- den.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
.|DENT|F |CAT|ON 0F.
 BODY IS DISPUTED
Irene Hughes Not Victim Of Church Killing, Says Win
 chester's Attorney
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD E

F. F. windham. attorney for Ali Winchester, stated Monday that he had obtained affidavits, tending to prove that the body found in the ruins of burned negro church on the Watermelon road wasS not that of Irene Hughes of Bessemer, which the state claimed at the preliminary hearing of Winchester last week. Windham also has evidence, he states, that several men about ? o'clock the morning the body was found awakened families in the neighborhood of the church inquir- ing the way across the Warrior river and seeking. informa tiop. as to the quickest way to get to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
MRS. TAYLOR DIES

Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, 43 years old, wife of W. T. Taylor, dieds Saturday afternoon at her residence on Doug lass Hill after long illness. Her husband and five children survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
BIC BRUSH FIRES CAUSE UNEASINESS
Fears Held For Safety Of Many Summer Cottages Lo-
 Cated On Monte Sano
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

hunIsVihe, Hth.s 1NnNs Aosl
 A brush fire of considerable mag nitude has been burning over a wide area on the western side of Monte Sano, east of Huntsville, since Sat urday night and last night it ap- preached near the top of the noun tain where there are many summer residences. The blaze has done no particular damage so far, but there is fear that if a wind comes up it will sweep through the summer cottages and large numbers of men began last night to try to stop it. Coon hunters are believed to have started the blaze Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
ADDRESSES NEWS CLASS

Representative W. B. Oliver spolJ before the business mems Bible clad at the First Methodist church Suu day morning. There were 300 mel out to hear him and his discours was thoroughly enjoyed. f-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
ACCEPT INVITATION

-. Prof. John M. Dye and Prof. J. G
 Patton, well known singers of Bir- mingham, have accepted invitations to attend tie next session of the Tus- caloosa county sing at the court house the. first Sunday in Decembe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
FLAMES DESTROY HOME

R. D. Sneed, employe of the T. & N. shops here. suffered the loss of his home and large amount of house. hold goods Sunday, when flames de- stroyed the structure. Members Of the family narrowly escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
F. b. BARBER BURIED

The body of F. D. Barber, former resident of this city, who died in .Bir~ mingham Sunday, was brought to Tuscaloosa Monday morning and in tered in Evergreen cemetery. pr. c. M. Boyd conducted the services at the grave. 4s ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
.RERCRoMBIE TO spEAK.

Dr. John W. Abercrombie, state superintendent of education, will ad- dress a meeting of the Anniston Ro- tary club Tuesday. From Anniston he will go to Walker county where at the invitation of Superintendent ]. Alex Moore he will speak at sew eral of the new Walker county con- solidated schools. He will speak at the Charles c. Thatch school, the ]. l.. M. Curry school and the Tutwiler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
TO COMPILE DIREcropv

Canvassers for a large directory concern arrived here Monday to be- gin the work of compiling direc- tory of Gadsden. It is Understood that Alabama City and Attalla will be included.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

Death rate in Dublin, Ireland is 25 per. 1000, the highest of any city in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
Guard Against "Flu''
 With Musterole

Influenza. Grippe and Pneumonia usually start With cold. The mo- ment you get those warning aches. get busy with good old Musterole.
 Musterole is counter-irritant that relieves congestion (which Is what a cold really is) and stimulates 8 circulation.
 It has all the good qualities of Ne old-fashioned mustard plaster without the blister.
 Just rub it on. with your finger tips. First you will feel a warm jingle as the healing ointment pene- trates the pores, then a soothing. cooling sensation and quick relies.
 Have Musterole handy for emer- gency use. It may prevent serious illnessY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

 I know there are hundreds of homes in this county that want and need the blessings of electric light and power. I know the homes al. ready equipped with it. And they are better homes today. The heavy burdens of /toil have been lifted from the shoulders of the women folks. These same homes are hap. pier and brighter for the young people. And the fathers of these homes have found new ways of labor saving, greater comfort, way to better profits. Delco-Light will give these advantages to your home now,-at a big saving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

Origin of yellow fever Is thought to have been in Africa. the disease being carried to America in connec- ton with the slave trade, according to one theory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20
A Whole Carload of Delco-Light Plants

I am arranging to order a whole carload of Delco-Lisht Plants. They will be shipped direct from the Delco-Lisht Factory at Dayton, to the farmers of this county. And the saving will go to those who order now.
 You know what it means to buy in quantity. You know what it saves in freight and handling charges. But that isn't all. I can save you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-20

Calluvius is credited with the in vention of submarine gun for prof. ecting Geek fire.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-10-05
Gift of the Nile.

Africa is especially dependent upon
irrigation and 1t has been pointed out
that modern engineers have not de-
vised any essentially new method of
supplying thirsty lands with water.
Reference may be made to the state
ment Of Herodotus that Egypt Is the
gift Of the Nile and mention may be
made Of the latest conclusion as to
the source Of the Nile floods. The Oh
servations Of Lyons have finally dem
onstrated that the rains falling In the
immense basin Of the White Nile are
Of no Importance to Egypt. From
June to August the Nile rises and aft
erward sinks until once more the
floods come down in the Blue Nile
from Abyssinia EGYPT Is simply an
irrigated valley $50 miles long, and,
apart from the delta, which is 100
miles long, this valley is nowhere
more than Is miles wide and in some
spots Is less than a mile.