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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
FIRE MARSHAL STARTS PROBE

TUSCALOOSA. Ala, Nov. IO.-lBy Associated Press.)- )-G. R. Shaffer, deputy state fire marshal, yesterday visited the scene of the mysterious murder four miles from this city on the Watermelon road to determine for the state department, If possible, the cause of the burning of the small negro church in which the charred body of 6 woman was found on the morning of October 31. He question ed residents of the neighborhood, se- curing a small amount or evidence which may prove valuable In the pre- liminary hearing to be given Ali Winchester, now held in the county jail charged with murder, on next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
GIVES HISTORY OF KITCHEN

Talk on the history of the kitchen by Miss Dana Gatchell, in charge of the food division of the home eco monies group here, featured the meeting of the Auburn Home Eco monies association which was or ganized recently by group of wom- en who have had professional work along this line. Miss Gatchelfs es- say on the history of the kitchen was started at Columbia University and will be developed into book form, 1t was stated.
 Other features of the program in cluded magazine reviews, Journal of Biological Chemistry by Miss Agnes Ellen Harris, dean of women; the Journal of Home Economies. by Mrs. c. D. Killebrew; Good Housekeeping, by Miss Gladys Tappan; Ladies Home Journal, by Miss Elizabeth Mauldin. Mrs T. H. Benner, president Of the association, presided and refresh ments were served by Miss Harris and Mrs. Margaret Blair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
DIR. NEwFIELD SPEAKS

Rabbi Morris Newfield. prominent churchman and civic leader of Blr- minghan., was the chief speaker here Friday at convocation exercises In Langdon Hall. Dr. Newfield declared that the young men and young wom- en must be the pathfinders Of pro- gress if there is to be any progress. He said that we must not let the world grow old, grow staid and set tie down, that he would rather see a young man or young woman try to achieve the tremendous thing and fail than to see the young man or woman content with mediocrity and willing to be called the "ordinary common sense person."
 Not all of the heresay hunters of the world can stultify the spirit of youth abroad in the land today" de- clared pr. Newfield. It Is the age of youth. The young n-en and young women are going to be the path finders of progress If there is to be any progress"
 Dr. Newfield decried the attitude of so many young people who appear to be content with the state of mediocrity accepting rumor for proof and propaganda for fact. He said that the world owes us nothing and we owe the world everything, that noS Sperson because of his superior mentality nor because of great wealth should feel that he Is superior to people of less attainments for these gifts are God given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
UN|VE ERSITY HEARS DR. H. M. EDMQNDS
Attaining Ones Self And Giv- ing It Away Discussed By
 Birmingham Pastor

UNIVERSITY, Ala. Nov. fo.- Special. )-Dr. H. NJ. Edmonds, pastor of the First Methodist church at Bir- mingharn, addressed the students ae Alabama in an assembly held at Nor gan hall, Thursday morning. Dr. Ed monds Is a great favortte with cap stone students, and more than 500 students packed Morgan hall to hear his talk. He was introduced by pr. George H. Denny, president.
 After explaining his joy at address ing a group of young men and women pr. Edmonds explained he was going to talk about two things essential to life and education. These two things. he said, were discovering and attaining cne's self and after having achieved this end. giving 1t away He stressed the fact of being diff ferent from anyone else, and said the tendency of the modern world was to be free and entirely different from other people He said custom injures personality and that personality often ifs dwarfed by having the freshman students modelled after customs of other people they are thrown into contact with.
 As 10 his second phase, giving ones personality to others, he said he thought the greatest thing achieved 
 wholeness everything was carried through in. This was clearly seen at ali athletic events that Alabama took part In, the way there seemed to be something of character to the college in getting together as one and not as a group of individuals, he declared.
 It Is planned to have several other assemblies in Morgan hall this year, at which prominent speakers, not only from Alabama, but other states will address the student body.
 2,03S ENROLLED
 Official figures for the attendance at the University of Alabama an nounced this week show that there is greater enrolment at Alabama than at either Georgia or Auburn. The total enrolment at 'Bama is 2,03S. while at Auburn 1t Is 1,4Ss and 1,4o6 at Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PEOPLE OF STATE WAITING FOR RAILROADS TO SHOW HANDS
oo Bp1sfs 7 Participate n GeenRaz ce5atoa o7 Gon7e1tio7
ABERCROMBLE NOTES GAINS BY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
so that Alabama may reap the i'm mediate benefits of such training.
 O O O Supplemented Ry ShOp Work,

Tn agricultural departments main tained in large type rural schools the agricultural training of the class room, which always includes the car ing for and cultivation of the project at the home of the pupil, is supple mented by farm shop work, the pur- pose of which Is to solve the prob lems of the home. Needs of the home and farm, including general repair Veniences and the like, are incor- porated in the courses given in the wood and iron shops. It is no cncom- mon thing to see farm boys going to school in the morning, carrying with them farm implements and uteu- sils to be repaired in the school shop for use at the home. Vitalized shop work has found it's place In our pub lio school system through voca- tional training.
 'The evening schools for farm women are also an interesting phase of the work being stressed by teach CTS of vocational home economics. During the night schools, which cover period of six weeks the teacher pro- Yldes interesting courses which touch the vital problems of the home, and while their husbands are pursuing the agricultural courses the wives are re- eeiving home-making instructions, under the leadership of experienced women equipped by training institutions for such instruction. Under the dfretion of the state supervisor of vocational home eco- monies the Alabama Home Economies association is organizing homes seek ing clubs which include definite (Continued on Following Page)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MONTGOMERY DISTRICT
 CONFERENCE IS HELD
Quarterly Session At Tuskegee Con-
 ducted By Presiding Elder

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Nov. 10.-(Spe- w. M. Cox, presiding elder of the Montgomery district, was in Tuskegee Friday night and conducted the Fourth quarterly conference of the local church. The reports of the pastor, Rev. D. w. Haskew, showed
 that the church has passed through an year of unusual prosperity. The re- port of the annual conference will show that the congregation has donated about $9,000 to all purposes this year. Before concluding the work of the conference, resolutions were read, expressing to pr. Cox the appreciation of the church for his four years of faithful and efficient service, and assuring him that the interest of the congregation will fol- low him into his new field of labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
SEEK RATE INCREASE
Heflin Telephone Exchange Asks
 Permission To Raise Tolls

HEFLIN, Ala, Nov. 10.-(Special) According to information from the public service commission at Mont gomery, J. S. Morrison, manager Of the Heflin Telephone Exchange, has petitioned that body for authority to increase telephone rates in the town of Heflin. The petition will be heard by the commission at Talla- dega. in the court house, Friday, November 16.
 That the public service commiss may be advised as to the attitude of the people of Heflin relative to the above petition, a meeting of the patrons of Heflin Telephone com pany has been called by w. B. Mer- Till, local attorney, for Thursday, November IS, at D. m. at the court house to discuss same and sending representatives to Talladega on the sixteenth of November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
DIR. PETRIE VISITS

pr. G. L. Petrie. father of Dean Pe- trie and the oldest Presbyterian pas tor in point of service in one church in the state of Virginia, is visitor here. pr. Petrie's father, pr. G. H. w. Petrie, was pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Montgomery from 1857 to 1885.
 pr. Petrie Is one of the most dis tinguished pastors of the Presby- terian church In the south In spite of his age, S3. he is the active pastor of the Presbyterian church in Char louisville, Va, the home of the Uni- versity of Virginia. He has been pas tor of this church since 1878.
 Dr. Petrie is also one of the three oldest living graduates of Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, where he re- ceived his doctors degree last year. He Is the author of two popular re- ligious volumes on Jacobs Sons" and "Israers Profits"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
FORGERY CHARGED
Former Mobile Teacher Is Arrested
 In Galveston

MOBILE, Ala. Nov. 1o.-(Special Leased Wire. )-T. J. Martin, for several weeks Q teacher in the Mo bile Business college, Is under arrest at Galveston, Texas, on charge or forgery preferred In warrants sworn out by c. s. Padgett, head of the local institution.
 Martin was arrested in the Texas city last night through the efforts or Superintendent H. H. Sullivan or the Bodeker Detective agency at the request of officials of the First Ma tional bank.
 The warrant alleges that Martin forged Padgett's name to checks on the First National bank, one for $25 an danother for s45, which he cashed and another for s45, which he cashed with requisition papers and the war rant for Martin will leave tomorrow for Galveston to return with him to stand trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
m Doupr,E MILL CAPACITY

Many of those who were active m interesting J. o. Wells or the cooper Wells Knitting company of St. Joseph. Mich, welcomed MT. Wells here Saturday when he paid his first visit to the city since the starting of his new knitting mill here during the summer. MT. Wells stated he was glad to notice that whereas when he was last here there were 60 opera tives in his local plant, now there were 125. MT. Wells said he would double the present capacity Of his Decatur mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MISS RAMEY LEADING

Miss Leila Leslie Bailey is leading by few votes in the Corolla beauty contest over four opponents at the Capstone. This years beauty contest Is being kotly contested by supporters of the five leading candidates and a change in position is reported every week. Next to Miss Bailey is Miss Mary Jane Eiland, followed closely by Misses Charlcie, Hedge, Carolyn Laslie and Frances Comfort. The winner of the concert will be known in the next two weeks, and when chosen will be given the first page in this years Corolla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
OBSERVE WEEK OF PRAYER

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church has been con- ducting a week of praper in the la dies parlor of the church this week, and the interest has been unuscally good. The attendance contest has brought out the women of the church in full force and interest has been above par. Mrs. G. Y. Lamar, presi- dent of the society, Is very much gratified over the donations made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
INCREASE MEMBERSHIP

Fifteen new members for the Attic chapter of Sigma Upsilon, national literary fraternity. were chosen by old members at a meeting at the Sigma Nu house this past week, as follows: Martel Brett, Peyton Bfbb, Milton Biedenhorn. Clarence Bradley, George Garrett l.. G. Freemen. T. B. Hill. Jr., Bernard Haygood, George Irons, P. G. McClintock. M. L. Robin
 son, Leslie Rush, Eugene Robins, Harold Stevens and H. o. Shropshire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CONTRACT AWARDED
Drainage Expected To Convert Vas,
 Aren Into EarminR Lnnds

Area Into Forming Lands
 FAYETTE, Ala. Nov. 1O.-(Spe- cialo-D. W. Dobbins of TupeIo, Miss. has been given the contract for draining the bottom lands of Hell Creek The bonds have been sold, the First National Bank of Fayette bein 2 the purchaser. This project will con- vert vast area of waste lands into farming lands that will not be sur passed for fertility, in West Alabama. adapted to all kinds of crops that can be grown in the state. Supplied with an abundance of water and natural grasses make the section a good one for raising stock.
 A class in agricultural engineering. with Prof. E. c. Ester of Auburn, will visit Fayette next week for the pur- pose of inspecting the drainage pro- ject, and getting first hand informa- tion on what may be expected in the way of draining the bottom lands Of tho state.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MOBILE TO BE REPRESENTED

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will have representatives present at the annual meeting of the national rivers and harbor congress at Wash ington December 5 and 6, 1t is an- nounced. At the request of City Com missioner George E. Crawford the Chamber of Commerce appointed a committee, l.. c. Adams, William Me- Leod and w. D. Bellingrath, to meet with the committee with a view to planning relief for the traffic or- ganiZation in Mobile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ELECT NEW MEMBERS

Twelve new members for Pi Mu Epsilon, national honorary fraternity, were chosen and Prof. F. A. Lewis was chosen to attend the national meeting tc be held at Cincinnati this coming January. The new members are: Borden Davis, Lester Myers, Lucille Ellenburg, Esther Frank, Frances Plckens, B. s. Ernest. Caro- line Alexander. James Castleberry. Mrs. Hatton, Gertrude Ozburn and Elizabeth Archibald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
sCHOOL Is OPENED

VINEGAR BEND. Ala, Nov. IT, Special Leased Wire.)-Long delay ed because of a shortage of teachers, the Vinegar Bend school opened this week with Professor Windom of But Ter in charge. It is hoped to have a successful school year in sipte of the late opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
NARROWLY ESCAPE AS
 FIRE DESTROYS HOME
Hartselle Family Loses Most Of
 Furnishings In Flames

HARTSELLE, Ala Nov. 1O.-(Spe- cial. .)-The home of H. c. Harris was destroyed by flames Thursday morh1 ing. When the fire was dlscoVereu the roof was ready to fall Tn. ite occunants barely escaped. Very It, tie of the household furnishings were saved. The loss was partially coN- cred by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CHURCH BOARD HNTERrAINs

MT. and Mrs. L. c. Lewis enter tained the official board of the Meth odist church at an elaborate S o'clock dinner Friday evening. Plates were spread for 20 guests and the eve ming will be long remembered. At the conclusion of the repast, meet ing was held by the board and the finances of the church were shown to be in splendid condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
no RAISE ASPARAGUS

ROBERTSDALE, Ala, NOV. IU.-- Especial Leased Wire.)-Spaulding Beck, extensive farmer Of Baldwin county, is setting out rive acres m asnaragus. MT. Peck states that as- narapus is a crop requiring a long time to get started. but that the profit more than makes up for The time, MT Peck also Is setting out six1acres in carrots and expects Eand rAturn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
cow IS "CURRIED"

A novel sight appeared on Banks street Saturday morning when one of the fine milk cows of Sam Franks, the well known merchant, was cur ried, not with the old fashion curry comb, but massaged with a Premier vacuum cleaner as operated by j.. U. Lyon. The cows sleak coat gave up large amount of'foreign matter and loose hair, as was revealed by show of the bag used by the electric machine. The cow seemed to enjoy the new cleaning process. picture of the novel scene was taken In front of the Alabama Power company of-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
NEW PASTOR RECEIVED

The Huntsville Presbytry met here Saturday for the purpose of receiving into that body Rev. w. B. Strong of Athens, lately called as pastor of the West Side Presbyterian church here. Members of the Presbytry approved the selection of Rev. Strong and ac- ton necessary to bring hlm into fuli fellowship and full connection. Off cials of the Benevolent society, per haps the oldest charitable institution of the city, at a recent meeting authorized large preparations for free dinners here on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Isaac Sheer Is president of the society and Mrs. Dick Ken nedy Is secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
WHITE WAY INSTALLED

Hartselle's first white way Was placed in service this week, the llgnes beginning at D. w. McNeilrs c0rner ae and extending west to scehlc ',t,l tre. It Is probable that otnea nra the whole length of Main street In tho downtown district may be nsh'eo within the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
cuAMnrR OF COMMERCE ELECTS

D. B. Hayes, president; T. F. Mays vice president, and u. O' naiotu, & treasurer. were officers elected by the Brewton Chamber of Commerce at a smoker meeting here. All mem bers of the previous board of direc- tors were reelected and the position of secretary will be filled at the next meeting. The directors expressed themselves as favoring continua-
 heen followed for the past two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
LECTURES ON ART

The Opera class at the Capstone was given a lecture on Japanese Art" Saturday night by Miss Muslin, head of the department of fine arts. This is one of the special courses at the university and Is under the dire>.- ton of Preston Well, an accomplished musician from Montgomery. who Is a student al 'Bama Miss Mustin's ad- dress was proceeded by a number of violin solos by Miss Wilber Arnold of Tuscaloosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
NEW MEMBERS CHOSEN

Thirteen new members were chosen for Kappa Delta Pi, education fra ternity, at a meeting this past week. The new members are as follows: Minnie K. Pearson, Mrs. F. c. Wrlgtit. Chastine Tompkins, Fern Thrasher, Caroline Rankin, Claudia Jones. Char lotte Leiper, Marjorie Moore. Frances Pickens, Glen Avis Rice, Margaret Shirley, Sarah Maude Taylor and Isa- bella N. Penruddocke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
n1onE ROOKs GIVEN

BAY ANNETTE, Ala, Nov. 1o.- Special Leased Wire. .l-Making her second. donation, Mrs Thomas Ewing of Yonkers, N. r., has just donated 7S books to the Bay Minette Public library. Her first gift comprised 200 volumes. Since the library has nov ed into its new quarters there has been an increased attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
JOHN COX BURIED

Tuskegee was greatly grieved Thursday over the death of John Cox, son Of MT. and Mrs. M. H. Cox. He was carried to Montgomery for an operation, but the case was too seri- ous for the skill of the physician. The funeral was conducted Friday morn ing by Rev. D. W. Haskew. He was very popular student of the Tuske- gee High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
RnoKs ARE BOUGHT

A great effort Is being made to m stall In every public school In MOI gan county libraries of wholesoInet reading and the effort IS pelns nne. superintendent and supervisor are meeting nupti with splendid co-operat::SSn an upon the part of the patrons or the different schools and communities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PASTOR Is RETURNED

Rev. R. W. Anderson has been re- turned here by the annual cohIele,se chaist as pastor of the First Methouis church and this pleases his cons, ,o- pation greatly. When the an nanncament was made here soon aft CT the appointments had been maae in Ensley, there was general
 pression of satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
FIRST ISSUE APPEARS

The first issue of the Alabama Builder, published by the Masons at the university. was issued and placed on sale this past week. It Is planned to issue three more this year. James N. Castleberry Is editor-in- chief and D. T. Neighbors Is business manager of the maCaZine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
EXPECT BIG ATTENDXNcu

ANDALUSlA, Ala, Nov. -(Spe- cial.-A 100 per cent attendance of the Andalusia Rotary club is expect ed to be registered at the big Inter- city Rotary meeting at Pensacola when the local club, Mobile and Pensacola clubs will meet Jointly De- cember {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
POULTRY SHOW TO OPEN
Nation Pictures And Lectures I'D Eeature Escambia Exhibit

BREWTON. Ala, Nov. lo,-lopes .;aI Leased ire.)-What growers of this section believe will be one of the largest displays of its kind will be beid November 23 and 24, when poul- try raisers of Escambia county dls- play their birds. ,,
 The program for the show will in- clude free motion pictures and rec, tures In addition to prizes offered for fine birds, Girls clubs will also be offered premiums for displays and fIoats. Al culling expert will be on hand to demonstrate culling.
 Poultry raising has become quite an industry around Brewton and 1t IS expected that the recoros or achieVe- ment will be added to by the expo sition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
TO OPEN NEW SCHOOL

Large crowds are expected at ths Central High school building sun day when 1t will be thrown open to the inspection of the general public For a year the people have been looking forward to the completion or this modern structure which has cost the tax payers close to t20,0O0. ex- elusive of it's furnishings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
p,c suNDAy SCHOOL CLASS

One of the largest Sunday school classes at the university Is that of the Monnish Memorial University Baptist class. Last Sunday the class reported an attendance of 40 mem bers, the largest attendance at any of the churches in proportion to the enrolment T. B. Peoples, teacher, Is given credit for the wonderful snow ing made by this class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
~sTANp BYn FOR WILSON

Those eager to hear the voice Of President Woodrow Wilson In his an nounced Armistice Day speech began to assemble late Saturday at diff ferent radio stations in the city. one of tha hest advertised hearings" of Mir Wilson was the one promised by the Burk Automobile company on EirSt avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
cEIEnRATIoN PLANNED

The people of Hartselle Will e, eeie
 brate Armistice Day Sunday alter- noon. The program will pc III cnal g rst | of the Epworth league of the Flrse Methodist church, with Coy stephen son in charge. The celebration VIII take place at the city school pullolne'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
2.03s ENROLLED
sopHnMoREs ELECT

B. M. Connaster, freshman basebaII start last year, was elected president of the sophomore commerce class at an election held last week. J: w.. McNorton was cohsen vice president; Berry Veach, secretary; Vernon Gay treasurer, and J. H. Fuller, press agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
LIBRARY BEING ASSEMBLED

Through the efforts of Miss Amelia Troy of the Central High school, who has been asked to assemble a library for the new school and furnish 1t large number of books and furnish tngs for the library have been secured The new equipment is being arranged in the building of the new high school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
GOES TO WEST POINT

Word has just been received here to the effect that Paul Adams, son of MT. and Mrs. l.. E. Adams, has been given the appointment to West Point Military academy. Young Adams has been at Marion institute for several months.