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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
CLAIMS SETTLED
More Than S1O.0OO, 900 Involved In
 Negotiations With Germans

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9.-War claims aggregating more than s1o. 000, 900 held by Americans against Germany have been virtually settled through negotiations carried on be- tween American and German repre- sentatives on the mixed claims com mission, while in Germany during the last few months. Tentative agree ment on 155 claims were reached by the American and German agents. Robert Bonynge and Count Won Lew inislli, and their findings will be pre- scented to the commission tor ap- proval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
CLERKS FORM ORDER

Clerks in the retail stores of FIor- ence have formed an organization, the purpose of which, it is stated, is to engender a feeling of greater CO., operation between the employees and employers and to promote a greater efficiency on the part of the clerks by discussion of ideas and questions common to all members. The organi- zation's meeting was held Friday night in Carpenters hall, the official title being Retail Clerks association, Local No. 1013
 The following officers were elect ed: w. T. Porter, president; J. l.. Pulley, vice president; w. A. Nelson, second vice president; R. W. McCrory, secretary; A. H. Nelson, treasurer; Joe Lilies, advocate; H. Lindsey, rec order, W. A. Evans; doorkeeper; J. F. Power, guide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
FORD EXPANDS
Purchases Holdings Of swedish
 Company

DETROIT Mich, Oct 9.-The Ford Motor company has purchased the holdings of the Johannson Gauge company of sweden, with an Ameri- can branch at Poughkeepsie, N. r., 1t was learned today at the com pany's offices here. The Johnson company manufactures precision in- stluments.
 , Further than to confirm the pur- chase. officials refused to discuss the matter, CT tell what plans the company may have in connection with the Johannson plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
MISS POINTER VISITS
TENNESSEE VALLEY BuREAU THE AGE-HERALD
 Moulton, Ala, Oct,

Miss Ruth Pointer, assistant in the child welfare department with head quarters in Birmingham, has been in Lawrence county for several days in the interest of orphans and dependent children. The immediate cause of her visit was to look into the care of two little girls whose mother has lived for several years out in the forest reservation and has no definite means of support. either for herself or children. These children Miss Pointer is taking with her to board ing homes in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
SAYS TAX RAISE NEEDED

At the first regular October meet ing of the city council at the city hall Monday night, the mayor announced to the council that the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, requires a tax levy of eleven instead of ten mills per dollar on the as- sessed property valuation in the city. The mayor explained ,e at both the debit and credit side of the budget were in process of completion and would be sumbitted at a subsequent meeting to the council. After this announcement by the mayor of the council proceeded on the regular order of business and adopted an ordinance directing the construction of a sewer running from Jeff Davis avenue north on Church street to the lne of the right of way of the Southern railroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
ENTERTAINMENTS GIVEN
Series Of Events Are Staged By Ala
 bama College Students

MONTEVALLO Ala. Oct. 9.--(Spe- cial.)-A series of entertainments are being given at Alabama college by the different classes and other or ganizations. Saturday evening the junior class held a county fair on the campus. Various forms of amuse- ment were provided for the enter tainment of the great throng of visi- tors who crowded the campus on this casion. The college students six hundred strong, the faculty, town people. and guests passed through the side shows, viewing with much fun and merriment the Fat Lady. Snake Charmer," Swimming Match" "Baby Show" etc The great est crowd surrounded the open air platform. where a continuous vaude- vile was in progress. Songs, hu- morous and sentimental. jfgs, clogs and toe dances were performed. Two of the guests. Clyde Nelson and Co., burn Hendricks of Birmingham, con tributed several vocal numbers with guitar accompaniment and were re- called again and again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
Ho1sE sHORTAGE SEVERE

House Shortage is as severe m Florence at the present time as 1t was duringAthe building of the ni- trate plants. A local real estate dealer stated he had received no less than 100 applications for six three room and bath duplex apartments which are nearing completion. All have been rented and several other apartments in private homes, which have been remodeled have been rented before completion. The Chamber of Commerce and other organizations are urging the people to build homes for themselves or for rental, to meet the present demand which is daily increasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
BIRMINGHAM FIRM
 MAY OFFER STOCK
Securities Commission Approves Sale, Increasing Capital
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 9

The state securities commission to- day guaranteed the application of the E. & II. Film Distribu. IS company of Blrmin yham for permission to sell 200 sharc of it's class B common stock, par value S1OO per share. The company buys films from producers and rent them to motion picture houses in Alabama, Georgia, Florida Tennessee and the Carolinas. John Calman is it's president, Dan Jaffee vice president and E. Jaffee, secre- tary-treasurer.
 The increase granted today by the securities commission raises the authorized capital stock of the conn pany $40000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
HIGH soHooL ro oPEN

Prof S. B. Gibson, county superin- tendent of education, and Steve l.. Johnson, grand vice chancellor of the Alabama grand lodge of Knights of Pythias. will be the principal speak CTS at the opening of the Friendship junior high school Wednesday, De- tober IT. Prof. NJ. |. Nelson, who has been returned as principal of the school, has announced an interesting program for the exercises. The com pulsory sclool term will begin at the same time, according to the prin- cipal. Miss Davis Holly and Mrs. Albert Herbert have been selected as first and second assistants to Pro- lessor Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
COUNTY AND HOME AGENTS PROVIDED FUR IN CAL HOUN
Board Of Revenue Makes Ap-
 propriation To Continue Work For Year
ANNIsTON BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Apptsfnu Ala Oct. Q

Many cf the old friends of Thomas .McNamara, former police officer of Anniston. gathered at Smith 6. Usrey funeral home Tuesday afternoon at ts o'clock for tho services over the remains of the pioneer citizen. The services were conducted by Rev, Thomas K. Early of the sacred Heart Catholic church. Mayor J. L. Wikle, William A. Davis, Jr., James T. Gardner, Jr., Neal P. Sterne, Leon Ullman, and John B. Fitzgerald, old friends of Mir. McNamara, served as active pallbearers and bore the cas- ket to the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
CONTRACT AWARDED

The Campbell Motor company mas awarded a contract for the erection of a modern brick and concrete am mex to their present quarters. Work of tearing down the frame building now on the property has begun, and construction of the new building will go forward as rapidly as possible. The new addition will more than dor- ble the floor space of the company s display rooms and mechanical de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
INSPECTION MADE

A group of business man of Flor ence, accompanied County Agent Deal of Lauderdale county, and Var borough of Colbert, on a trip of in spection through the eastern portion of Lauderdale county last week. pleasure from the trip ard seeing de- velopment in that part of the county, took up the question of better tele- phone communication. The party in cluded the two county agents and Miss Barfeld. home demonstration agent, and Secretary Jones of the Chamber of Commerce, A. w. Darby, T. NJ. Rogers, J. l.. Hughston, l. Kriesman, w. G. Porter and Guy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
1SS JOIN CHURCHES

A total of 1SS additions were made to local churches as result of the Ham Ramsey revival. according 10 reports announced Tuesday by the Pastors union. This total will be augmented by other additions to be made within the next few weeks, 1t was stated, not all of those who signed membership cards having yet united with any church. The Pastors union decided to adopt the sugges- tion of Dr. James A. Duncan that the drug stores be asked to close from 10 a. m. to 12 noon Sundays. The plan of B. B. Pickens for a sacred concert by local singers in the Princess theatre every Sunday afternoon, also was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
APPROPRIATION CONTINUED

The Calhoun county board of reve- nue Tuesday voted unanimously to appropriate $2,200 for the continua- tion of the farm and home demon stration work in this county. A dele gation of about 60 leading farmers, business men and home demonstra- tion club women assembled at the court house to emphasize the request for the appropriation. c. H. Young, director of the Farm Loan bank of New Orleans, acted as spokesman for the women and men who had psti- toned the board of revenue to con tinue the important farm work, and at the conclusion of his appeal to tho board every member voted 10 continue the appropriation for an- other year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
REVIVAL TNDER WAY

Revival services at the OXford Baptist church, which begun Sunday are drawing large crowds, who gather each afternoon to hear the messages of Robert H. Jones. Senior and junior choirs have been organized for the meetings and the people of Oxford are putting forth their best effort to make the meeting success full one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
aI,MuRRAY IMPROVING

MT. C. McMurray of Rogersville, who is associated with the Muscle Shoals Supply company. at Wilson dam. and who sustained fall last week, breaking two ribs and receiv- ing severe bruises, is reported to be improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
RED MEN MEET

Coosa Tribe, Red Men. Monday evening held most interesting meeting of the fall season in their wiswam over the Saks store. The session was presided over by Acting Sacham H. E. Newwriter. One candi date was initiated into the mystery of the chief degree and several ap plications were received. The members present at the meeting renewed their pledge to bring an old member to the meeting next Monday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
PLAN CLoTHINC CONTEST

Miss Josephine Eddy. clothing spe- cialist from Auburn. spent Saturday and Sunday at Alabama college. She was guest at the Practice home. The purpose of her visit was to be present at conference called by Miss CLrinn6 -Neely, MonteVallo chairman of the standardization com niittee of the Alabama Home Eco roniics association Plans were made at this conference for launching the state clothing contest, which will be held in Montgomery some time in the inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
PYRlTON MAN DIES
Sudden Death Of Well Known Citizen Comes As Shock

2 LINEvILLE, Ala. Oct. 9.-(Spe- cial.)-Gus Davis. well knowl citizen of Pyriton, fell dead Monday afternoon at the home of his father, John Davis. He was seemingly in his usual health and his sudden death came as a shock to his family and friends. Mir. Davis was about 30 years old. He leaves a widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
ON TRIAL FOR LIFE

Ed Grant, a negro, sentenced in the circuit court for Perry county to life Imprisonment in the penitentiary for the murder of John Pinson in that county. is being tried in the circuit court of Dallas county, now in ses- sion here, for the murder of Ernest Johnson at church meeting in Man fila. & community near Selma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

Thursday the first of series of religious services to be conducted by the members of the recently organ ized evangelist club will be held at the Noble theatre. A. J. Barnes and members of Team No. 1. recently formed. will have charge of the services. Laymen of the city eX pect 10 continue the holding of daily service during the winter season at the Noble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
PLAN SUNDAY SERVICE
Selma Filling Station Operators Say
 They VIII Remnin Anen

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 9.-(SpeciaI Leased Wire.)-It is announced by operators of filling stations that gasoline and automobile oil can be procured in Selma on and after Sum day November 4, on Sunday the sa e as on any other day. Heretofore it has been necessary to obtain a permit from judge in order to do this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
COMMISSIONS ISSUED

The following commissions were issued by secretary of state Tuesuay: J. Freeman Suttle, associate mem- Der state highway commission. Felix. Jamie McPae, notary public I,arav
 cite; William Swift Woolsey, no .arv public, Selma; Zula D. Cash, notary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
BAPTIsTs TO CONVENE

The tlfty-nlnth annuaI meeting OF the Carey Baptist association will convene with the Lineville Baptist church October F and will be in session two days. The introductory sermon will be preached by Rev. Frank Fleming, pastor of Ashland Baptist church. The Carey associa- ton has approximately 40 churches on its roll and Lineville is making plans to entertain large number Of visiting Baptists during it's ses- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
CHURCHMEN TO VISIT

A Flying Squadron" of the Epis- copal church will visit here next week in a tour of north Alabama, it was announced Tuesday by Rev. T. G. Mundy. rector of St. Johns Epis- copal church here. The squadron will be headed by Bishop Coadjustor Me Dowell. Rev. Middleton S Barnwell of Birmingham and Mrs. Pope, also of Birmingham. The squadron is visiting various churches in the state in the interest of the nationwide campaign now on for the purpose of increasing the activities and accom- plishments of the church in America. The men of St. Johns Episcopal church will meet Tuesday night at supper in the parish house here. A meeting of the whole parish will be held Wednesday and Thursday moru- ings The squadron will leave by automobile for Athens. Friday they will go to Florence.
 THURSDAY CONCERT PLANNED
 The first of a series of open air concerts will be given Thursday evening on the Y. NJ c. A. lawn oy the local concert band,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
LEDGE TAYLOE VISITS

Judge ". H. Tayloe of uniontown. trustee from the state at large. has been the guest of the college for sew eral days He conducted the Y. W. c, A. services Wednesday evening, making a splendid talk on the life Of the Apostle Paul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

pr. Fl. w. James. head of the de- partment of education, entertained his Sunday school class at Monte- vaIlos big spring Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
EXTENSIVE PAVING
 PROGRAM IS BEGUN
Improvements Expected To Be Fol| lowed By Mill Addition TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU II
 THE AGE-HERALD
Huntsville, Ala, Oct. 9

The Merrimac Manufacturing com pany has completed the constructior of 70 new Groom tenant houses at a cost of approximately $1,000 each and is now engaged in an extensive pro1 gram of paving and guttering with concrete in the new part of the town| With these extensive improvements Id the mill town and provisions being made for several hundred new peo- pie it is generally believed that an addition to the mill now in operation is contemplated by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

public, Birm'ngh&m; T. ". Hamilton, notary pubic, Birmir cham; H. Ol Bass, notary public, Birmingham ! Mary Blue, notary public, Birming Il
 ham; 7;e~tha L. Thompson, notaryI public, Mobile; Bernade Toomy, ro-I tary public, Mobile; Agnes Townley,I notary public, Carbon Hill; Mabel Deavourr. notary public Nauvoo l John w Barker, n ary public and ex officio justice of the peace, pfecinctl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

ALL FOR FRIENDS Did you have a good time at your summer cottage this season?' No, but dozens of our friends did. Detroit Press Press.
, 1923-07-09
FOLLOWERS OF ORGANIZATION IN
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, SHOULD
CAREFULLY STUDY WHAT MAKES
GOOD LEADERSHIP, BY THE LES
SON IT TEACHES.
By ASHLEY l.. TOTEM.
New York Citv.

S~elfshnass, b;gotry, aad race antagon-
ism are three evils that will render de-
structi0n wherever it exists.
A striking example of this is found in
the failure of Marcus NJ. GarvaV, self
styled President of Africa, High Supreme
Chancellor. the Pote0Ale, Presid9ns
General Of the u N i. A.. iAa Grand
C0mmanirr Ct the DISTINGUISHED Ser
vice Order of Ethiopia. Knight Com
ma9der OF the Order of the Nile, and
several other titles too numerous to men
ton.
History however. will write in brilliant
terms, the story of this great negro. who
came to the United States, started a
world vide m)van2nt in the interests of
all colored persons, and who threatened
to make all nations bow before him, and
~relinquish all claims to theic territories
in Africa.
Garvey a fall blooled Negro about
thirty five years of age, is a highly edu-
Gated man, and possesses The great power
of holding great masses together.
He is capable of speaking intelligently
for hours and hours. with an endurance
that is almost indescribable,
, 1923-07-09

The S. s. Guiana for New York is
due at Frederiksted at 6 a. m. on We'd
nesday
The S. S. Romantic arrived at this port
at Ais o.. M, on Saturday bringing St.
Thomas, Porto Rico and States mail as
usuas
The Native Brass Band rendered a well
arranged program last night to the en-
tertainmcnt Of a large gathering who
sought fresh air on the wharf.
The Secret Four will again be present
ed in further attractive parts at the
C~hristiansted Theatre this evening. See
program for this show advertised on
next page.
, 1923-07-09

RIOdJGSt CllElbACSt Az Az
fhe movement he started, and few are
willing to believe that he is dishonest or
that be is guilty Of disappointing the
PEOPLES fun IS, for his own personal use.
But AS A Leader, CARNEY possesses
the SAME WEAKNESS CHARACTERISTIC
of others who rose to great fame, v
FAILED. e
When Garvey came TO New York, ne
found DR.. Hubert Harrison, who IS with
out doubt the greatest living negro ora
tor in the Urited States, and a native OF
S. Croix. e. gagged in the gil antlc task
O. organizing Negroes or this SIDE OF
the hemisphere, for their economic and
political We fare.
Carvey butted in and instead OF CO.
0peI ating. used undel hand tactics with
which to prejudice the people against
Harrison. Then he started OCT to tell
about his plans for the redemption OF
Africa, and employed the services OF
African princes and chiefs, who were
born and bred in jamaica, to convince
the reople that Africans with their Ola
mOnd and gold min 5, and their vast
acres of lands, were awakened TO the
possibilities of q united Ethiopia, and
wanted the coop ration Of all c0lored
people with which IL overthrow the white
world.
He is the first black man that ever
dared to go in the heart OF the South,
and organize branches to bis movement,
without any interference from the class
that would otherwise lynch at sight.
This strengthened his movement, and
it was not long BET re money was pour
ing in from al parts.
Then he organized the Black Star Lln",
a steamship corp ration, and when he
invited his followers to North River to
see a ramshackled old freighter which
he had converted into a passenger ship
and renamed tn Frederick Douglass, It
seemed that tn element so easily con
WINGED fairly ran wild, and plunged head
long into ;he pro- ositlOn.
From then on, the movement assumed
such large proper ions that any person
not a GarveyIte was viewed with grave
suspicion.
Then came the Universal Negro I'M
provemeGt Association, a regiment
of African ~LegiOnuaires, Black Cross
Nurses and other similar bodies, with
Garvey occupying the chief position in
each, richly adorned with costumes to
suit every branch, medals, honors, and
titles a galore.
When Garvey at the head of his move.
ment appeared on the streets in parade,
there was absolutely nothing left tor him
to put on himself.
IN the regalia of President General OF
the TT NJ 4 ne wore q DOWN of We yer
, 1923-07-09
Football.

The Merry Juvenile football club of
this town and the Merry Boys of Freder-
iksted lined up against each other on the
Oval yesterday for the announced game.
, 1923-07-09
Baseball.

The Merry Juvenile won the baseball
match played between themselves and
the Nevblrg Of Frederikste9. The score
being NJ. J. 8, All Ng. 8
, 1923-07-09

at the end of the match it was a tie each
side scoring one goal.
The Washington times., 1923-01-29
POLICEMAN RISKS LIFE
TO STOP RUNAWAY TEAM

Policeman ]. r. Long, of the
First precinct, proved himself a hero
today when he stopped two runa-
way horses belonging to the Ameri-
can Ice Company. The horses be-
came frightened at Sixth street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest and
dashed west on the avenue.
Policeman Long was standing at
Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue when he saw the animals
approaching at top speed. He rushed
into the street and grasped the
reins OF one OF the horses and chung
on. He was dragged two blocks be-
fore he succeeded in stopping the
maddened animals. Long suffered
wrenched back and was sent to
his home, 255 Tennessee avenue
northeast, where he is being trea ted
by police physicians. The driver
was not in his seat when the horses
started off.
The Washington times., 1923-01-29
GAMERS ASK CHANGE
IN IMMIGRATION LAW

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan. ga
recommendation that the immigra-
ton act be amended to permit the
entry of skilled agricultural workers
under restrictions which would keep
them in the fields for at least three
years was adopted by the National
Gamers Association at the conven-
ton here.
The association formally extend
ed thanks to the American Railway
Association: to the United States
Department of Agriculture. and to
Secretary Herbert Hoover, Of the
Department Of Commerce.
The Washington times., 1923-01-29
CONDUIT ROAD
D|PUTE To
CD OVER
States Attorney Dawson Will
Defer Action on Advice of
Other Officials.

A snow-down<in the Conduit road
controversy between the Maryland
authorities and the Federal Govern
ment will not be sought at the pres
ent time.
Having received letters from Con-
gresham Zihlman, Chairman Mac
kali of the State Roads Commission
and Attorney General Armstrong,
suggesting that he mark time" in
the Conduit road fight, States At
torney Dawson of Montgomery
county. has announced that he prob
ably will comply with these requests.
In view of these letters, the States
attorney advises he will put the
The Washington times., 1923-01-29
EXAMINE WITNESSES
IN SYNDICALIST CASE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 90
Examination Of Pennsylvania and
New Jersey witnesses in the syndi-
calist case Of the State of Michigan
against William z. Foster, noted
radical, and a group Of men ar
rested with him charged with con-
spring to overthrow the Govern
ment, commenced here today in the
office of d local attorney.
According to representatives from
Michigan authorities, Foster, and
his associate will be placed on
rial within a short time, evidence
against them being almost in.
The Washington times., 1923-01-29

Closing Out
Photographs
brunswick Excepted

We are going to handle
only Brunswick Photographs,
hence we are closing out all
other makes.
The Washington times., 1923-01-29
Settle Up Historic
Estate After
Sixty Years
By International News Service.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va,
Jan. ga decree has been
entered in the court at Win
chester, Va, disposing of a
valuable estate of over five
hundred acres and historic heir
looms, once the property of
George Washington, near Hope
well meeting house, not far
from this city.
This estate, known as Waiver
ly,. belonged to George Fayette
Washington, a descendant of the
first Presidents ancestors, and
it has required sixty years to
finally determine the legal
heirs, who number nineteen.
The land will be sold under
the auctioneer's. hammer, but
the priced heirlooms will be dis
posed of at a private sale.