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, 1923-05-12
The Industrial and Native Brass Bands
~serena5ed the successfully candidates last
night.

Today is election day for the country
district, Two seats are vacant in each
jurisdiction; rs far as Ffederiksted is
concerned, the retired members. NeSsrs.
F. Andersen and g.. r. Fleming have
been renOminated and il may be safely
assumed will be reelected. FON Chris
tiansted country district there are three
candidates; one Of them, Mr.. H. lessen,
has served a previous term, and Is has
already been pointed out il this paper.
made a good record. The 'game-laW'
which has oaen charged against Mr.. Jes-
sen by those who have probably been
hunting for some gr0Ina on which to
oppose his reelection. was. as far as we
cH0 understand, a government bill
which ne as a member OF the council.
was requested to introduce ard speak
upon as is the custom. Ills bill prOba-
bly, has merits anyWaE The other
candidates, Messrs. II. Berg and .. G..
Granady. are new meC: men with
ability and we have no doubt sin
cere desires to fulfil! a public duty.
As we knew at the opening of the
campaign, MIR Berg, as he has since
publicly advised the electorate. is ruu-
ming not against, but in cooperation with
MIR. lessen. With the test made OF the
one, and the 4 aIous parnestness Of the
other, it is our belief that they will work
strongly and co~nsclentiolsiy to forward
the interests Of the electorate and the
public in general MIR. Berg is a man of
independent mnd. powerful and reason
able in his conclusions and ready to stand
by his convictions regardless OF persona.
feeling or parry p~reJudices. In solicit
ing support for him at the polls ;hps
atCerroon, ii /, believed THAT the e~leclo-
rate can confidently depend on it tlat
LleN VIII MOI r.Erat thnlr ch0Ice.
, 1923-05-12

NJ. GoIde0 received respectively ~ and )
votes, Congratulations to the Successful
candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
ONE ONTA EDITOR
CHOSEN To HEAD
STATE PRESS MEN
Sumpter Gillespie Named
President Of Mississippi
Association

MOBILE, Ala, May 2e.-(Special
Leased Wire.) with election of Of
ficers at a business session in Foley
and final conferences on board a
steamer en- route to Mobile from an
all day tour of Baldwin county, the
joint annual convention of the Ala
bama and Mississippi Press associa-
lions was concluded Saturday after
one of the most enthusiastic and sue
cessful meetings in the history of
either organization.
F. G.. Stephens of Oneonta, editor
of the Southern Democrat, was elect
ed president of the Alabama associa-
ton to succeed w. T. Sheehan of
Montgomery. and Sumpter Gillespie
Of the Greenwood Daily Common
wealth was named to head the Mis-
sippi organization, succeeding Edgar
G. Harris of Laurel, F. w. Stanley
of the Greenville Advocate and C.
E. Cunningham of the Newton Re
cord were rejected to the secretary
ships of the Alabama and Mississippi
associations, respectively.
Other Officers Chosen
Other officers named by the Ala
bama Press association for the ensu-
ing year are: w. r. Jordan of the
Alexander City outlook, and Grover
C. Hall of the Montgomery Adver-
tiser, vice president; R. P. Greer of
the Sylacauga News. editor of Ala
pressa, the official publication OF
the association; C. G. Fennell of the
Guntersville Democrat, historian
Victor c. Hanson of the Birmingham
News, orator; Miss Frances Golson
of the Wetumpka Herald, poet.
V. B. lines of the Columbus Com
mercial Dispatch was elected first
vice president of the Mississippi as
ISOLATION and Clayton T. Rand of the
Philadelphia Democrat was chosen
second vice president. The other Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
On Question Looms As Chief Probl

Ulcers include ]. z. Norwood, Magno-
liza Gazette, orator; Mrs. A. f. Her
man, Pontotoc Sentinel, poet; John
G. Mcclure. Yazoo News, chaplain.
Election of officers followed an
extensive, tour of Baldwin county
during which the editors and pub
fishers from the two states visited
many points of interest. They were
delightfully."- entertained by the citi-
zens at all of the places embraced in
the itinerary About 100 newspaper
men comprised the party.
Journey by Automobile.
The delegation of visitors was es-
corted by special entertainment
committee of the Baldwin Kiwanis
club and other organizations. The
journey was made by automobile and
took in an inspection of the agricul-
tural development of the county and
other activities of interest to the
sightseers,
Upon arrival at Daphne early in
the day the newspaper men were
welcomed by Prof H. H. Holmes,
president of the state Normal school
The party went from Daphne to the
Malbias farms, where a trip was
made through the packing plant and
ice and electric establishments. From
this point the approximately 25 motor
cars wound their way back to the
old Spanish trail route and proceed
ed to Loxley. where refreshments
were served the members of the
party. The Farmers Exchange. where
cucumber packing was in progress,
was visited during the stay in LoX-
ley
Business sessions at which the of
ficers of the two associations were
elected, took place during the stop
at Foley. The meetings were held
separately, as in previous instances
when only matters of interest to the
individual organizations were sche-
duled for consideration. The Alabama
newspaper men transacted several
items of business aside from the cleo
ton of new officers. The report OF
the committee on neurology was read
by J. C. McClendn, at the conclusion
of which the members of the associa
ton stood for a moment with bowed
heads as mark of respect to the
deceased members.
At the close of the business ses-
sions, the delegation proceeded to
Fairhope. E. B. CASTOR, editor of
the Fairhope Courier, and others
| composed the reception committee at
Fairhope. The guests were delight
fully entertained until early In the
night. when they left fr Mobile by
boat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
DEATHS

Mrs. E.. j., Orr-Funeral services for
Mrs. e. J. Orr, So, who died Friday
morning at a local infirmary, were
held at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
Ing from Browns chapel. Burial
in Elmwood.
Mrs. M. A. Pearce-Funeral services
for Mrs. M. A. Pearce, IS, who died
alto o'clock Thursday morning at
her residence, were held Saturday
morning from the home, with inter-
ment In McIlwain cemetery. with
Vice in charge.
Miss Ella Wright-Funeral services
for Miss Ella Wright, 20, who died
Friday morning, will be held fro m
the home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Wright, 1920 Hattie
avenue, at 10 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. Burial will follow in Oak
Grove cemetery. with Jacobs in
charge. She Is survived by her
brothers. The sisters are Lecile,
Nellie, Cecil and Virginia Wright
and the brothers, Hugh. Thomas
and Newman. all of Central Park.
Infant Bafley-Funeral services for
Dorothy, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Bailey. who died
Friday night, will be held from the
residence. 1907 Huntsville avenue,
at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Burial will follow in Elmwood
cemetery. with Ridout In charge.
Services will be conducted by Rev.
George Stuart.
James l.. Shubert-Funeral services
for James L. Shubert. 81. who died
Friday morning at him home. 500
Forty-fourth street. north. will be
held from the Fifty-sixth Street
Baptist church at 1880 o'clock Sun
day afternoon. Burial will follow
in Forest Hill cemetery. with Johns
in charge.
H. j. Bowes-Funeral services for
H.. ]. Bowes, 60, killed Thursday,
will be held from his residence, sos
Eleventh street. south, at 8 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Burial will fol-
low in Elmwod cemetery. with
Johns in charge.
Helen Mae shinn-Funeral services
for Helen Mae Shinn, five-month-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Shinn, Seventy -ninth street and
Rupert avenue, who died Saturday.
will be held from Vices WoGdlawn
funeral parlor at 2:30 Sunday aft
ernoon, and interment will be made
At the Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
DECIDE ON PRIVATE SALE
BIRMINGHAM MAN SHOT


Thousands OF Dollars Worth OF
Narcotics Found In Room
MEMPHIS, May ga bullet stop
ped William H. Hurlburt, alias w. H.
Harris, of Birmingham, when he at
tempted to escape the police dope
squad" on a busy street today. He
Is not seriously wounded. however.
Search Of his room revealed mar
cotics worth several thousand dol
and clothing. A woman giving the
name of elizabeth Tribe Of Bir-
mingham," was also arrested. Both
were charged with vocation of the
federal narcotic act.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
OIL DISCUSSION IS
HEARD BY CIVILIANS
DR.. Stewart Tells OF Prospects And
Committee Is Named

MARION, Ala, May 26.-(Special.)
At the weekly luncheon of the Civil
tan club today DR.. C. J. Stewart Of
the eastern section of Perry county
addressed the club on the existence
of oil on his own property and the
property of his neighbors in Perry
county. DR.. Stewart gave an inter-
esting address and was thoroughly
familiar with the oil situation of the
country. President Mason of the
Civitan club appointed a committee
to investigate the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
10 PUPILS GRADUATE
Childersburg High School Hears Dean
CarnSfphaAI

Carmichael
: CHILDERSBURG. Ala, May 26.-
Especial 1.-The Childersburg High
school closed with very creditable ex-
ercises. The play given by sixth and
seventh grade pupils seemed to be
highly enjoyed by an unusually large
audience.
Thirteen pupils received the ele-
mentary certificate and 10 high
school diplomas.
Dean o. c. Carmichael of Monte
vallo delivered the commencement
address. The diplomas and certifi-
Gates were delivered by County Super
intendent D. A. McNeill. who urged
each one to strive for higher educa-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MISS GUICE,s RECITAL

Miss Cordie Guise Haynie. one of
Marion's talented music teachers. pre-
scented her pupils in recital this week.
Taking part in the recital were Lena
Solnick, Eunice Carter, Barbara Burt,
Marguerite Whitman, Mildred Gold
blatt. Florence Cantor, Gladys MCKEE
boro, Susie May Haynes, Bernice
Yeager and Clarence Solnick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
WILLS-TAYLOR SCHOOL
Graduating Excrcises usss In Pre- .
OF -. :.Exi.,sx

cncc OF Large 81. 5erinE
HUNTSVILLE, Ala, May 26.-(Spe-
cial)-The graduating exercises of
the WillsTaylor school were held
last night in the Elks -at:e In the
presence Of a large gathering of peo-
pie. The salutatory was delivered
by Robert Gillespie and Grafton by
Francis Esslinger, defamation by
Bernie Rurwell. valedictory by John
McAllister. The graduating class
was the largest the school has ever
had
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO MANAGE NEW FIRM

Jesse Hill Ford of Marion, who
graduated in pharmacy at Auburn
last week, will locate in Monroeville,
where he will manage a new drug
business that Is being established
there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CROPS SORRY

Crops in and around Hanceville are
sorry. Some are not through plant
Ing cotton. A few are trying to get
their cotton chopped out but the rain
has kept them out of it until the
grass has almost taken possession
of it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Eighteen years ago. Artie Parry
was taken from a home in Chatta
nooga by ]. A. Parry and since that
time her sisters have been attempt
ing to find her in practically every
city in the country without avail.
1t is believed that she is living in
Birmingham with the same family.
This picture was taken when she
was years of age at Birmng CHAM
photo shop and sent to her sister,
Louise Rhoades of Newcastle, Ind,
by the matron of the home just be-
fore the latter died.
According to the letter received
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MRS. EDWARDS BURIED

Mrs. William Edwards of the Sprott
community, in east Perry county,
died Wednesday and was buried in
the family burying ground at her
home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MOVING TRAIN SENDS RADIO,

BERLIN, May 26.-Radio telephone
connection with moving railroad
trains has met with a successful try
out in Germany. Two men travelling
on a train between Berlin and Ham
burg recently were able to speak by
telephone with President Ebert, who
was at the executive mansion in
Wilhelmstrasse, and with other gov
crament officials In Berlin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

by George R. Trafford, secretary to
Commissioner W. B. Cloe, four chill :
dren of the family were taken away
from each other and Artie is the
only one not heard from since that
time. She stated Artie would recog-
nize the picture if she saw it, as it
was supposed to have been the only
one taken of her when she was
young.
The police department has ex-
hausted every effort to find the girl.
Mr.. Trafford will pass on any infor-
ma ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
STRAWBERRIES GONE
Season About Over In Cullman, Pri


SedbOn ABOUT ONer IN CuIlmdn, FrIceb
Cheap
HANCEVILLE. Ala. May 26.-(Spe-
cial)-The berry season is about
over. The association at Hanceville
has shipped Ga cars and about IL
cars by express. The price was good
up till the last eight or ten cars and
they went cheap. The strawberry
raisers are giving half to get their
berries picked. And they are los
ing a lot of them at that, for work
Is plentiful and hands are scarce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

MOVES TO BIRMINGHAM
Max Jones of Stepville. store and
restaurant keeper, has turned his
business over to Cisire hurry and
will move to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

England lost one-half its popula-
ton from the ubonic plague from
| 1345 to 1851.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Mrs. e. j., Orr-Funeral services for
Mrs. e. J. Orr, So, who died Friday
morning at a local infirmary, were
held at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
ing from Browns chapel. Burial
in Elmwood.
Evening star., 1923-07-04
Urges adequate Funds to Aid
Americanizati0n Cause IN ID. e..

or the $4,000 persons of foreign
birth in the city Of Washington, only
one-half are naturalized. Among the
10000 illiterates here are about 1000
Of foreign birth
These are some of the cogent rea-
sons for the Americanization school
here, according to r. c. Willoughby
of the staff Of the Nations Busi-
ness, in an article made public today
in which he declared the school was
in need of funds.
-Four years ago" he said. when
rollment was 500; now the enroll
ment is approximately 1000. The
first appropriation for the school
was In 1919. and although the en-
rollment has more than doubled, the
amounts of subsequent appropriations
have not been increased to meet the
expansion of the schools activities"
Cites the Requirements.
Mr.. willoughby pointed out that re-
Quirements for work in the summer
classes is estimated at $4,000 That
amount, he explains would be spent
to help mothers of foreign birth to
command of the English language
and to an understanding of the duties
and responsibilities of American citi-
zenship."
The new influx of immigrants which
already has poured in through New
York at the beginning of the fiscal
year. is expected. according to the
statement, to affect the situation
here. Mr.. Willoughby pointed out
that the activities of the Americana
cation school are supervised by the
board of education. The work is
backed by a movement ito promote e
Americanization work in the public
schools" on the executive committee
Evening star., 1923-07-04

electric lights and telegraph and
telephone facilities. A specially
equipped motorized telephone and
telegraph and power unit will ac-
company the party.
Present plans call for q four-day
trip over the Alaska railroad from
Seward to Fairbanks. At the Tanana
river bridge the President will drive
the golden spike Signalling compile
tion of the road. At Fairbanks the
party will visit the Alaska Agricul-
turaI College and School of Mines,
1.-The Farrhest North College" and the
federal agricultural experiment sta
tion at a fiourishing garden spot al
most in the shadow Of the arctic
circle.
The presidential special will consist
Of three sleeping cars, tWo-compart-
ment observation cars. a diner. smoker
and two office cars.
The Copper River and Northwest
ern railroad has provided a special
train over its lines from Chitina to
Cordova, whre the party will re-em-
bark on the transport Henderson for
Evening star., 1923-07-04

of which Walter l. Mccoy, Chief JUS
tice of the District Supreme Court. Is
chairman.
Need Of Americanixation.
Pointing to the need of Americana
zation, Mr.. Willoughby. pointed out
that INSCRIPTIONS countrymen OF the
same nationality were sometimes in
terested in keeping the newcomers
from their homeland ignorant Of the
English language and customs, in or
der that they might the easier be i'm
posed upon. The newcomer from a
foreign land" he said. makes rich
picking for an unprincipled country
man who may exploint Ignorance OF
our language and our ways"
Checks for the work Of the school,
it Is announced, may be made to the
board of education and sent to the
Americanization committee chairman,
A. C. Moses, 1920 Vermont avenue.
"The pupils of the Americanization
schools" said Mr.. Willoughby. "of
which there are about $500 actively
conducted IN the United States, are
taught emphatically that changes in
the Constitution and American laws
may be brought about by peaceful
methods by use of the ballot, thereby
making the use Of force an unthinka-
BILE thing in this country"
Evening star., 1923-07-04
President to Find Llsxl.ries
Of Home on Tour of. Alaska

Special facilities for the automobile
trip over the 800 miles Of the Rich-
ardson highway from Fairbanks to
Chitina have been arranged by Col.
James G. Steese. chairman Of the
Alaska engineering commission and
president of the Alaska road com
mission; The first days journey Of
ninety miles from Fairbanks to Nc
Carthy, on the Tanana river, will be
made by automobile, the party to
spend the night at Mccarthy aboard
the river steamer General Jacobs.
Two days have been allotted for
the remaining 230 miles of the jour-
ney. Roadhouses along the route
have been especially equipped with
Evening star., 1923-07-04
BY thu As,ociated Presa.

By the Associated Press.
JUNEAU, ALASKA. July 4.-There
will be little Of tho wild and woolly
about tho Alaska that President
Harding will see for the first time
this week. a. far as personal con-
veniences 70, at least. Luxuriously
equipped trains and river boats will
be placed 1t his disposal. electric
lights and telephone and telegraph
service will be available at every
stops and the discomforts usually as
soclated with life in q new country
will be notable mainly through their
Evening star., 1923-07-04
FORGERY CHARGED.

Two charges of forgery have been
preferred against ]. E. Brown, who
was arrested several days ago and
held in bond in the sum of $4,000 on
a charge alleging shortage of s46,-
500. 1t is charged that he forged
the names Of Maj. Clifford E. Early.
Camp Dix, n. j.. and Mary D. Ogden,
Butler, N. j.. to bonds he Is alleged
to have necotiated
Evening star., 1923-07-04

the trip south. At Chitina stops will
be made to enable visits to Miles and
Childs glaciers
Evening star., 1923-07-04

of which Walter 1. Mccoy, Chief JUS
tice of the District Supreme Court. Is
chairman - -
Evening star., 1923-11-26
Art Needlework Specials

Sc Stamped Linen Guest Towels. hem
stitched hem; slightly soiled. Dollar Sale,
for ST.
25c Stamped Towels on cotton huck towel
ing: easy designs; regular size. Dollar Sale,
for 81.
25c Honey Comb Towels, three beautiful de-
signs, stamped for embroidery. Dollar Sale.
5 for 81.
3oc Combing Jackets. on easy good quality
Indian Head Dollar Sale, for 81.
SOC Kitchen Aprons for the dainty house
wife; very neat pretty designs for quick en-
broidcry; stamped on good quality unbleached
muslin. Dollar Sale 3 for 81.
Sl.25 Stamped Powcases, neat designs,
stamped on excellent quality tubing. Dollar
Sale. pair, 81.
SOC Scarfs and Centerpieces on tan art
cloth; also 69c Scarfs Centers and Lunch Sets,
stamped on white needleweave and special
sheeting. Dollar Sale, 3 for 81.
Sl.49 Lunch Cloths, size 36x5o inches, on
jacquard cloth; have a two-inch hemstitched
hem. Dollar Sale, ST.
$3.50 Night Light Doll Frames, complete
with china head and electric fixtures. Dollar
Sale at ST.
Sl.25 Made-up Aprons, entirely made and
stamped for embroidery Made on blue. rose
and brown chambray. Dollar Sale, each. 81.
Palais Roya-xAin Floor.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
HUERTA ENTERS RACE
FOR MEXICAN PRESIDENCY
Runs on Platform Of Co-Operatists
and Opposition to obregon
Administration.
BY ehs Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY. November 2s.-
Adolfo de la Huerta accepted the
presidential candidacy and took an
oath to carry out ths platform OF the
national co-operatista party, at the
closing session OF q four-day oonven-
tion. attended by 2.5SS delegates rep
reaenting all the states in the re-
public with the exception Of Lower
California.
Prior to accepting tho platform.
the principles of which include the
furthorAnce Of cooperative enter
priseS and the freeing of the munich
palitiss from the domination of the
state governments, Senior de la Huerta
expressed his stand relative to the
aErarian policy, declaring he would
promote division OF the great landed
estates among the poems. but only
according to law and after previous
decentralization.
The revised platform of the party,
which politically is mainly founded
upon opposition to the present ad-
mintstration and the candidacy of
Gen. p. elias Gales. will be made
public after slight adjustments have
been made.
The sessions werS featured by vfo-
lent attacks upon tho Obregon ad-
ministration, which was charged with
employing violence and armed forces
in half q dozen states. particularly in
San Luis Potosi, Nuevo Leon and Goa
hula, to impose Gen. Gales candi
dacy upon the people.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
MINNEAPOLIS STATIONS
TALK WITH MACMILLAN
Direct Communication Established
With Expedition on Green
land Coast.
BY the Associated Press.
lrJA-NEaDnrIS

BY the Associated Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, November
26.-Radio communication between
Minneapolis and the Donald B. Mac
Mllian arctic expedition in Green
land, eleven degrees from the north
pole. a distance of approximately
5000 miles, became a fact early yes
ter1ay when two amateur operators
in Hennepin county worked with
Donald Mix, operator on the Bowdoin,
the Macmillan ship, for long periods.
The first direct two-way communica-
ton occurred early Saturday morn
ing, but 1t was believed to have been
duo to phenomenal atmospheric con-
dition.
Don c. Wallace of Minneapolis
operating at station 9-ZT and ]. Nc
kesson, Excelsior station $500, sue
ceeded in talking" with Mix for
periods aggregating an hour after
listening to him sending messages
to Pacific coast stations for more
than two hours.