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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14
LAST MINUTE
WIRE BRIEFS
COOLIDGE FOR GER

COOLIDGE FOR GERMAN RELIEF
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-President
Coolidge, through Senator Lenroot of
wisconsin, announced tonight that
the administration approves and de-
sires to encourage to the utmost pri-
Vate charity for the relief of the peo
pie of Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14
sPERRY DRowNs IN CHANNEL

LONDON, Dec. to, = LaWrence
Sperry, veteran American aviator
and designer of the Sperry messen-
ger, one of the smallest heavier-than-
air machines in existence, fell into
the English channel Thursday during
an attempted flight from London to
Amsterdam in the 650-pound airriane.
He is believed to have been drowned,
as Hfcboats circling the spot sal
vaged the wreckage of his machine
without finding a trace of the air.
man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

continued. only he had a surprised
look on his face. After the second
shot hit him he screamed: %, my
Godr"
How long was 1t between the time
Fox left the office and then re-en-
tered" the witness was asked.
O O O
Coburns Widow Breaks Down.
only a minute. 1t looked like he
closed the door and then Immediately
reopened it,"
Describe how Fox did when he
was using the gun"
after the first shot he lowered
his pistol. There was pause be-
tween each shot. lowering his aim
each time. After the fifth shot. Fox
turned and left the office. [ fol-
followed him and when he reached
the hall l screamed to some men to
catch him."
Court took a brief recess with the
witness on the stand.
A party of Texans entered the
room and began shaking hands with
court officials.
The state attempted to introduce
the clothes worn by Coburn, but the
defense objected. There was arsu-
ment by Henry w. Allen of Dallas
Texas.
The court 'overruled the objection
and as attaches We're unwrapping the
package Mrs. Coburn broke down and
was carried weeping from the room
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14
POISON LIQUOR KILLS
Police Seek Identity OF The Victim
OF Poison Liquor

Ell CENTRIC, Cal, Dec. 13.-Au-
thorities TODAY are endeavoring to
establish the identity of the body Of
a man who died here yesterday, .ap-
parently from the effects Of poison
liquor. according to police. The man
man was registered at local hos
pital as Charles w. Townsend. In
his~effects the coroner found an hon
orable discharge from the CANADIAN
army and also Masonic cards and en-
blems bearing the name of Carl Gam
of Mena, Ark.
]. w. Mushow OF Pasadena arrived
here with instructions from Mena
to care for the body but declared
that the body was not that of Gam
and that he did not know Cams
Whereabouts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

Dor, Minnesota, will serve on the In
valid, pensions and woman SURFACE
committees. and Representative
Kyale. independent, Minnesota, will
serve on the public buildings and
grounds and industrial arts and ex-
positions committees.
After adjournment tomorrow the
House will recess until Tuesday.
Convinced that none of the commit
tees will be able to organize and re-
port on important legislation be-
fore the Christmas holidays. Mr..
Longworth announced to the House
today that 1t was planned to recess
from December 81 to January 3.
ATTRACTIVE PRESENTS at mod
est prices--in the Christmas Gift
Suggestions" Columns OF the CLASH
fed Section.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

BRISTOL. Va, Dec. 19.-Five men,
three of them held on charges of
murder. escaped tonight from the
Wise county Jail at Wise, by saving
a rail from an iron bed and using it
to break the bars of window
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

VICKSBURG, Miss, Dec. 13.-Four
men, one white and three negroes.
were drowned tonight when small
skiff in which they were attempt
ing to reach shore, capsized in Lake
Centennial during a squall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

when it makes you eat like hungft
boy and brings back the color -
your cheeks. You can soon feel tie
Strengthening, Invigorating. Effee'
of GROVES TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC. 60c.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14
BOY READY TO START
FIGHT FOR MILLIONS

Filipino YOungster And Party
Reaches Blackwell :.
BLACKWELL Okla, Dec. Ia
Gregorio Carmichael, 13-year-old ma
tive of the Philippine Islands,
treated his palate to scrambled eggs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

A soft surfaced. light weight.
closely woven fabric-white as
drifted snow. Featuring>the bar
rel cuff and the perfectly tailored
Enro collar. button-down or plain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-14

A long mileage madra. that
comes in neat checks and stripes
of unobtrusive colorings and UNI
equalled quality~in the shirts you
usually get for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
3Ox3 22coRD $1,000
Guaranteed 5000 Miles
FABRIC TIRES
Guaranteed 5000 Miles

For customers who still prefer Fabric Tires we carry
high grade, dependable fabrics and back them up with
guarantee of 5000 miles on Nebraska, 1000 miles
on Pharis and 5000 miles on Western Giant Fabrics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
CLEAR OFFICER
WHO SHOT BOY
Jury Exonerates Stanhope
and Auto Driver

one jury sat in two inquests
Thursday and decided that police.
man who killed is.year,old boy.
ana a motoriat whose automobile
killed pedestrian were FREQ OF all
blame for the deaths Tho jury was
composed Of three men and three
women.
Patrolman c. $. stanhope. who
shot Walter Berg. 10. OF ei6h 18Th
ave. July 8. was cxonerated for
the killing. Stanhopo shot nerg
when tho boy failed 20 stop when
commanded "a halt. Berg and
Joseph Dunn had been caught m
tho act OF taking spotlight from
an auto and fled when discovered.
stanhope told the jury he fired
three times az the ground and was
not aware he had struck ono OF
tho boys until he found the boys
body a few minutes later
Tho jury investigated the death OF
L. H. osterud. 45t9is ThRckoray
place In tho morning and took tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

army. Staten. a negro. Is a veNran
Of the world war and former
student at the University OF wash
ington
After graduating from high school
in 1919. Staten decided 10 seek
realization Of boyhood dream OF
being a great soldier and enlisted in
the army at Seattle. He was assign.
cd 10 tho 18th infantry and trans
fcrred to Fort George Wright. spo-
kane.
AZ the end Of three.year en-.
llstmsnt ho held the rank or first
sergeant. the hishes, rating obtain
able hy an enlisted man. He was
commissioned IN 1917 after tho out.
break or war and served In France
as captain OF Company A. ss5th 10.
fantry.
After discharge he was suffering
from disability and was given a 70.
eationai training course. studying
pharmacy AZ this University OF
Washington. Recently hs~sas select.
ed by Secretary Hughes as opm.
mander.in.ehief OF the LiboriRn
army and the Llbcrlan government
approved.
Today Staten IL on tho high seas
bound for Africa with his wife and
child, where he hopes to become an
educator among his race as well as
commanderin.chicG Of It's army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
SEATTLE MAY
BE HOME SITE

Selection Of Seattle as the loca'
ton for tho 100000 city OF
Childhood. 20 DO built by the
brotherhood OF American Yeomcn
ia tho ncar future. was considered
probability Thursday. when Il
was learned that all other cities OF
the country with one exception had
been eliminated by the order.
Seattle In now competing with but
ono city Tor the great project
planned BY tho Yeomen and tho
Chamber OF Commerce hero mas
asked lsRt tho namo OF tho city be
dlyulEtH la order that comparative
advantages Of the two places might
be presented Several sites for tho
city ~ Childhood have been offered
tho Yeomcn by Seattle authorities
The tract OF land necessary for The
cottages which will make W tho
acity" viii approximate 1000 acres
The welfare OF dependent children
will bo assured In the new city Of
Childhood. which IL 60 DO financed
wholly thru the efforts OF members
OF the brotherhood Of American
Yeomen, e.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

II your skin is so tender that
you expect sunburn. rub II well
with vicks before exposure.
After sunburn, apply Vieks
geniy--do not rub IN II soothes
burn and often averts bhsters.
For any outdoor vacation.
vicks is standard equipment
II eases attacks OF hsy fever,
asthma, catarrh and GUNNER
colds. Fine for sore fset too.
vllct:iK$!s;:
Ovrs HtaUoS Lss UsEo Yfas.y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Freighter Floated,
Continues on Way

The steamer sydney NJ, liaupt'
man, which went ashore wodnes.
day morning near Woaipor IN tho
Columbia river. was fefloated
Thursday night according 90 har'
Dor radio operators hers Friday.
Tho ship Il evidently unchanged.
say the operators. Tor she IL pro-
ceedlng south under her own power
ana did not undergo repairs after
the accident
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Arrest Bathers in
One-Piece Costumes

DEAUYILLE. France, July IL
one piecs bathing suits less dnrinE
than some Of tho costumes 'Nern a.
American beaches have fallen under
the ban Of ths local police, In their
campaign against what they tern
'indecency" the police arrested ~
pretty bathsrs In one day. All we're
allowed 70 go with a rsprimand, but
they were complied 10 register their
names 20 that fines could be Imposed
for a second Offense.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

CAET. MOODY STATEN OF seat.
~ Ito and Spokane is on his way to
Liberia In Africa to become com.
niander.in.ehief OF the Liberian
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
FABRIC TIRE PRICE LIST

tothcr Sizes Quoted on Rcqucst)
At All western Auto" Stores
VISIT OUR CAMPING SECTION
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
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shooting ease for the afternoon.
osterud's death M tho hands Of
Arthur J. Davis. tsii Phinney ave.
was held 10 be- an unavoidable acct.
dent. Davis automobile struck os-
tsrud AZ y i6th ~ and Thackeray
place. July ,. as ostsrud stepped
from a street car. osterud died
az hla homo an hour later,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

tAsk for Prices on other sizcs)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Airplane Flight to
Save Job Is Success

LONDON. July Is 10 rave his
Job. Capt Peter Rctton flew by air
plane 20 Rotterdam from London and
arrived just a. his ship was ready TO
rnll
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Campers Delight" Auto Tel

one OF the most popular auto tcnts made Roof NJ
l2.ounce KHAKI army duck, cnsiiy and quickly
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Plain white auto tent s Oh size IN II . .....
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
Woman Dies After
Falling on Stove

CHICAGO. July is.-ArE Emma
Matthews died Of burns received ~
falling upon her kitchen stove.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

EXETER, Eng. July is-All the
teachers OF Dcvonshire have pledged
themselves not 20 accept q five pei
cent reduction In salary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

THIS enviable reputatlon-Auto Sup
i ply Headquarters-means a great
deal to you. II is your assurance Of
new. fresh and complete stocks; the
quality must be Of finest obtainable
the price must be lower than usual
and we are able to sell for less because
Of our tremendous buying power
and economical method OF mer-
chandIsing. Remember, the West
ern Auto" now operates over 70
stores in the West-each one con-
veniently located. Make one your
headquarters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

Velvet nasturtlums In the natural
gold and brown shades make a riot
OF color on a large lcghorn bat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13

n will keep leather bound books
in good shape n you dust them oc.
easlonally with slightly oiled cloth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
ALICEWLLE IS TO HOLD AN AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Live Stock And Better Farming Methods To Be Stressed

CARROLLTON, September 2Z.- Special )-yVith a view of promoting interest in agriculture and livestock in this county an exhibition will be held the early part of November in Aliceville, located in the southern section of the county. where con siderable interest is taken in the growing of good cattle and better farming methods.
 Realizing the needs of such an eX- hibition and the advertising that will naturally come from such an eXhibi- tion as to the possibilities offered in the county, F. A. Rev, county farm demonstrator, has been busny en- gagged for the past few weeks inter esting a number of the progressive citizens of the county in such a movement, and has now made the an nouncement that a fair will be staged, contributions in a sufficient amount having been subscribed to successfully carry out plans that had been formed to make the affair success.
 fund amounting to s1,O0O has been subscribed by citizens of the county and the commissioners court, " hich will so for prizes. A catalogue will be issued at an early date setting out the rules and regulations gov orning the exhibition with a list of premiums that will be offered.
 Pickens county Is rapidly develop ing into one of the best agricultural and livestock sections of the state, new interest being added each year and the coming exhibition only tends to further the possibilities offered the new homeseek CT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MIDWAY WOMAN MAY DIE OF HYDROPHOBIA
Small Son In Serious Condition, AL though He Took Treatment
 STATE CAPITAL BCREAUI
 THE AGE-HERAID 1
Montgomery, Ala, Sept. aa

NuOulkOtuCTts Alh., sept. SZ J
 Mrs. T. l.. Johnson of Midway, Bull lock county, who was bitten by a puppy six weeks ago. is in a dying condition, having developed hydro phobia Monday, according to infor- nation received today by state health officials, s. w. Welch. Anti-rabies treatment was not taken in the case and the latest report received by Dr. Welch was that the victim was In the last stages of hydrophobia. fer small son. bitten by another puppy a few days later. took treatment only after delay. He is in serious con di ,>>n.
 In commenting on this occurrence, Dr. Welch mentioned that the state pasteur laboratory Is willing to CO., operate in such cases, examining at any time the heads of animals which have bitteen human beings. Fresh treatments for rabies are furnished at s20 a treatment to those who can afford to pay, and free to those who cannot.
 Since the laboratory was establish ed, 1t has treated several thousand cases and has lost an average of only one case in 900, treated, Dr. Welch stated. In the same length of time, A persons have died in Alabama from rabies, who did not take treat ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
SPIDER WEAVES WORD WARNING } TIMES ON WEB
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU |
 THE AGE-H ERALD Decatur, Ala, Sept. 22 ]

An industrious 5nd some believe, q super intelligent spider has written the word Warning" upon his web at the store yard of J. NJ. Byars, a suburban merchant of Decatur. MT Byars reported the action of the spider to fellow worshippers at the Ham Ramsey revival now in prog rcss here. He stated for three days hand running the spider had ap- peared each morning up on his fence corner web and displayed his sign of warning.
 A number of pcof1e here havc driv- en out to Mir. Byars' store and wit strange inscription, which appears on the main web It is pointed out by some that the insect must be southern. as in spelling the word warning he slurred over the letter g. Others give :. deep significance to the word of the spider, pointing out that writing spiders have made their appearance throughout human history and they have often prophe- sled evil concerning evil l-doers.
 In speaking of the spiders warm ming, Rev. Ham, the evangelist, said stranger things had happened and that the spider had real warn ing, and that the spirit of the maker might be seeking through hum to give pause to those who were leading needless. dangerous lives. A number of local ministers, in speaking of the strange appearance. said it was well for all to take warning who were not in the right way, whether the spider had intended this warning or not. Rev. James A. Duncan of Bir- mingham, now pastor of the First M. E. church here, said that, indeed, God works in mysterious ways his wonders 10 perform but that he thought the warming from the pull pit were much palmer than those of the spider.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MOBILE WINS VICTORY
 AGAINST HIGH RATE
Tariff On Commodities Shipped To
 Mobile Is Suspended

MOBILE, Ala. Sept 22.-(special Leased Wire. .)-Mobile scored a de- cided victory in it's fight for rates conductive to port development when the interstate commerce commission. recently published by southern carriers increasing rates on a num- Der of commodities from points in the interior to Mobile and other gulf cities. The tariffs were to become effective September 20s
 They allow Atlantic ports a differ ential under Mobile.
 Should the increase in rates asked by the carriers become effective" said R. G. Cobb, manager of the traf- fic bureau of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. Mobile would suffer the loss of thousands of tons of freight that heretofore has been shipped to Mobile for distribution in the south and Central American countries and on the Gulf coasts. It would mean the loss of business in Mobile and gowth of business in Savannah, Brunswick, Jacksonville and other southern ports" said Mir. Cobb speak, ing further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
SAMSON INVOKES .CURFEW LAW TO
 PREVENT THEFTS

SAMSON, Ala, Sept. 22.-(special Leased Wire.)-As a result of the alleged confession of two boys +, Of cnnv two nights of this week, the curfew law has been invoked and no boys under 16 years of age a e. wlII u be allowed on the streets alter ~ o'clock. Six boys. about A years old are in the county jail.
 An automobile belonging to F. J. Mzen was stolen, two stores were burelarized and the moving picture show entered. The next morning two boys were found to be missing;
 The next day they returned ana confessed to having stolen the auto mobile, it was said by authorities As a result of their story, six boys were taken to the Geneva county iail to await action of the Juvenile court. The seXtet, Leon smith Horace Franklin, Will Hodges, Fletcher Williams, Horace Franklin and Willie Locke, are all about fl vsars of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
ELECTRIFIED PUMP
 PLANT TO SUPPLY FLORENCE WATER.
Present Steam Plant Will Be Displaced Some Time
 In October
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Florence. Ala. Sent. %


 One of the most progressive steps some time Is the changing from steam plant to an electric plant at the city pumping station. The pres ent plant, which is operated by steam has been in operation for about nine years and has in this time served the city we'll but times change and the city commissioners deem it high time that a more efficient equipment be installed at the city water depart ment plant on Cypress creek about three miles from the city.
 The steam plant will be maintained in perfect condition and MT. Gober, who is chief engineer in charge, states that in case of an emergency he can raise steam in less than an hour. This fact will insure a good supply of water at all times. At present the pump now running will pump 2,O0O,OoO gallons of water every 24 hours and they have in re- serve another one that will pump 1,500,000 every 24 hours. Under the system now in use the station con sumes from three and a half to five tons of coal every 12 days and em- ployes two firemen. When the cleo tric plant is put to work the use of COdi NlAiS OA SCuAoC, bC SAt4iAiHoN NNN altogether and the use of two fire men, who feed the fiery furnaces now. It has been estimated that the change of the system will result in a savings of not less than s750 each month
 The electric equipment will be of the very latest style and improve ment and made by the General Elec- tric people, and Is to be in working order by the first of October. A greater part of the plant has already been installed and the city is now waiting for the arrival of the main pump which is to take the water from the station to the supply tank, which furnishes the town. The two pumps which take the water from Cypress creek to the plant have all ready been installed. The large pump which has not arrived has capacity of 1000 gallons each minute and will be shipped from the w R. Worthing- ton Pump Manufacturing plant on September 15. MT. Gober states that it will require about 15 days to in- stall the pump after it's arrival and by October 1 the other connections will have been made and the plant changed over from steam to electric power.
 It is highly probable that a sepa- rate pipe line will be installed from the plant to the supply tank to be used in case of large fires, where heavy pressure is needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
DE kALB'S FIRST STATE AID ROAD |S ABOUT COMPLETED
Extends IT Miles Along Route Of Main Birmingham
 Chattanooga Highway

FORT. PAYNE. Ala, Sept. 22.- Especial l)-Finishing touches are be- ing put on the Fort Payne-ColIins- vile road this week and the con- tractor will soon be ready to turn the project over to the state high way commission. This is the first federal l-state project to be under taken in DeKalb county and extends for IT miles along the route of the main Birmingham-Ch Chattanooga high way. It is understood that the sec ond project will take up the comple- tion of this highway northward from Fort Payne to the Georgia state line and that this project will come up for consideration at an earlv date. When completed there will be an excellent highway throughout the entire length of the county running north and south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
SAMSON SCHOOLS OPEN
Six-ROom Addition Completed Tc
 New HuiIdfng.

SAMSON, Ala, Sept. 22.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Beginning the term late because of delay in completing a six-room addition to the building, the Samson city school and the Sam son High school held joint opening exercises this week. Short talks were delivered by Harvey T. White of the board of trustees and by Rev. T. c. Jones. Methodist pastor; F. l.. Thornton and Prof. J. J. Halliday.
 The faculty is composed of J. I. Halliday, principal; Misses Merle Sellers, Esther Mccartney, Mrs. J. C. Breckenridge, Mrs. Edgar Carlisle Chance, Nettie Sullivan, Harriet Davie. Mrs. J. J, Halliday and Miss Merrilee Kirkpatrick. Tho musical expression department is in charge of Mrs. Alphonso Kilgore. Mrs. S. A. Beall and Miss Corners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
BAPTISTS ELECT
Mrs. Chapman Elected Superintend- ent Of Clarke County Association

GROVE HILL, Ala, Sept. 22. Special Leased Wire )-Mrs. Vaughn Chapman was reelected su- perintendcnt of the Clarke County Baptist association when 100 mem- bers of the WOman's Missionary so- ciety met at Oak Grove church for the annual convention. Mrs. J. N Vandiver was named assistant su- perirtendent; Mrs. W. w. Beattie, secretary Miss Bessie Chapman, young peoples leader; Mrs. A. B. Griffin, personal service chair man. Mrs. C. A. Coats, mission study chairman; Mesdames T. J. BedsoIe, D. E. Anderson, J. T. Johnson and George Powe, district superintend- ents. The next quarterly session will be held with the Whatley so- ciety as host.
 A great response was made to the appeal of the Baptist orphanage at Troy, Ala. and liberal collection was taken up.
 Both Jackson and Thomasville re- ceived badges for having met every requirement of the standard of ex- cellence.