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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
FIGHT ON TYPHOID SETS NEW RECORD
More Than 4,000 In Jeffer- son Given Injections Dur
 ing Month Closing

More than 4,Oo0 persons in Jeff ferson county, mostly school chil- dren. were given anti-typhoid injec- ticns by the county health authorities during October, a record month.
 October a year ago showed 2,70O' the previous high mark.
 Nurses of the city and county health department and inspectors or the division of sanitation, aided by doctors. did the work. The record this year since the opening of school Is 4,470.
 Major W. A Hardenbergh, director of rural sanitation, stated Monday morning in the city hall that indica- tions are that from 10000 to l2,oo0 will be given the treatment before next spring.
 The work is a part of the county health authorities. in the battle against typhoid fever in Jefferson county. Results so far have been that Jefferson county, though the most thickly populated in the state, has a smaller per capita percentage or typhoid than any county in the state where active work of the sort IS recorded or carried on.
 Since the campaign was begun Tn real earnest a few years ago by Dr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health officer, 12 communities Tn the county have put on anti-typhold work, including the purification ana safeguarding of water supply screening, proper installation of more than 3.O00 outhouses and in addition intensive campaign against flies and fosquitoes.
 The entire cost of the extensive work that has been done, roughly estimated by interested persons, IS 3 per cent of expenses that would have been incurred for doctors, nurs- ing, medicine, loss of time, deaths' funerals and other financial outgo for the presence of typhoid, accord ing to figures on the average number of cases present before the modern precautions were started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
MOTHER DEFENDS MRS. STOKES NAME
Says Daughter Was Never Alone With Edgar I.
 Wallace

NEW YORK; Oct. 30.--In defense of her daughters good name, Mrs. Emma Miller, nervous but defiant, told the jury in the Stokes divorce Helen Elwood Stokes, had always been carefully chaperoned, and was never alone with Edgar T. Wallace, correspondent named by the aged millionaire.
 She denied indignantly that her daughter had ever visited Wallace at Bunceton when a girl of 18 Shown snapshot on a California beach in which Wallace and Helen Elwood appear together, she declared that she took the picture herself and had posed them close to each other
 One damaging admission was ex- tracted from the defendants mother by the plaintiffs counsel on cross- examination. While relating her daughters attendance at various girls finishing schools, many of which she left after a short stay, Mrs. Miller alluded to a stay at a school at Sycamore, H., near Chi cago.
 This was in direct contradiction of Mrs. Stokes previous testimony. at the first trial, when she denied at tending the Sycamore school. Also, it affords the plaintiffs counsel an opportunity to bolster their story of
  16 years old, to Chicago with a man, and of visits to Chicago's under world, which recent investig gation there has tended to disprove.
 Mrs. Miller's recollection of a S1,000 diamond ring, loaned to Mrs. Stokes by Wallace, was dim, but she placed the incident in 1908 or 1909, before Helen Elwood's marriage to Stokes. It was Mrs. Millers impression, she testified, that Wallace wanted to marry Helen. She was present when the ring was loaned to her daughter, which strengthened her impression but was not present, she said, when it was returned.
 Helen's marriage to Stokes, 35 years her senior, came after the daughter went to New York with Dr. and Mrs. Hendryx and lived at the Ansonia to complete her musical edu- cation. Mrs. Miller admitted that she did not know of the marriage until after it was over.
 The trial was adjourned until Thursday because of the death of the father of one of the jurors.
 Justice Jeremiah Mahoney ordered the lawyers to produce in court Thursday for cross examination Wal lace, Agricola Byers and Hattie Johnson, who have dropped out of sight, the opposing lawyers com plained.
 Mrs. Stokes probably will take the stand in her own behalf Thursday or Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
CORONERTOC CLEAR DEPUTY SHERIFFS
Justifiable Homicide Ver- dict Expected In Case Of
 AlIeqed MoonshinerS

Coroner J. D. Russum announced Tuesday that a verdict of justifiable homicide probably would be returned after the Inquest over the killing or Pohert Ingram and Alex Kilgore, all legged moonshiners, by Deputies J. w. Alexander and J. R. Carroll. The two men were shot Monday as the off cers were raiding a still near Biooy Switch.
 Ingram and Kilgore opened fire on the two officers as they approached' according to the evidence, and their fire was returned. A third man is said to have escaped.
 Coroner Russum arrived at the scene of the battle soon after it hap nensd and found the still in opera ton with six or eight barrels of mash around it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
MYSTERY IN DISCOVERY OF INJURED PERSON
Alabamian Pinned Under Car Which
 Cnntained 2n Gallons Of I.inuOr

HAWTHORNE. Ala, Oct.-An ele- ment of mystery surrounds the dis cLvery of an injured man, name un- known, a wrecked car and 20 gall Ions of liquor near here today, just south of Bassett's Creek on the Mo- bile Jackson highway. The man, who refused to give his name when he recovered some hours later. suffered broken arm and a fractured collar bone besides cranial injuries.
 The victim was discovered by Charlie Sellers while driving home. A wrecked automobile with a white man pinned beneath and 15 or 30 one- gallon containers of liquor scattered about the road made up the picture that greeted MT. Sellers.
 MT. Sellers brought the injured man to Dr. R. D. Palmer for atten- tion, but even when he had come to his senses, the man refused to re- veal his identity, only laying stress on the fact that he wanted his suit case. The article, apparently well stocked with heavy goods, was se- curely locked, according to MT. Sellers and Dr. Palmer, who is car ing for the disabled man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
OLIVER TO ADDRE.S E.SS
 BESSEMER CLUB.
Congressman To Take Part In Observance Of Navy
 Day Program
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERAID ! Bessemer, Ala. Oct. 30 l

Congressman W. B. Oliver of Tus- 'caloosa will address the Kiwanis club at luncheon Wednesday, when navy day program will be carried out. Congressman Oliver is chair man of the House naval committee and the club waited until this week to carry out it's naval program in order to secure him ass the speaker fer the day.
 Ensign M B. Stewart, who has charge of the Bessemer recruiting office, will also speak at this lunch con. He has had charge of the cele- bration a Bessemer, and during his short stay has won large following of friends. Max Leibovitz of Toledo, O., the youthful violinist who is giv- ing series Cf concerts in this dis trict. will appear at this luncheon and render several numbers.
 This will be one of the most in- teresting meetings in several months, as there is an attendance contest on at this time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
FAIRF HELD HELP |NG
 ENSLEY ENTERTAIN
Great Interest Being Shown In Sessions Of North Ala
 bama Conference
FAIRFIELD BUREAU ! THE AGE-HEKALD

A large number of delegates to the conference of the Methodist church in Ensley are being entertained in Fairfield. The close proximity of Ensley to Fairfield and the interest felt here in the conference made it very convenient and a pleasure for local citizens to entertain the min isters. Rev. Thad. l.. Mcdonald, pas tor of the Fairfield church, was at the conference Tuesday, renewing old acquaintances and getting in touch with the beginning of the work. Mir. Mcdonald is one of the best known ministers at the conference, and is highly esteemed. This Is his first year at Fairfield. and he has done quite a large amount of work. Re- gently he organized a mems club of the church, which is expected to do a great deal of church work. His Sun day school has progressed and it is stated the revival held here recently measured up to the fullest expecta- tions of MT. Mcdonald. The infor- nation here is that he will be re- turned to Fairfield. which will be pleasing to his church folks and citi- zens generally.
 ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF DAUGHTER
 Mir and Mrs. Fred l.. Crocker an nounce the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Crocker and her little daughter are at the Employees hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
HOLLOWEEN HERE FOR USUAL FRANKS
Origin Of Day And Attendant Mysteries Goes Far Back
 To Antiquity

Not taking any chances on over looking those of importance who might effect future developments after a human had entered upon the ultimate adventure, medieval peo- pie appointed November l as the day when recognition would annually be given all of the saints. By the time of the arrival of the second anniVer- sary the occasion became know as All-Saints day and was & time or much ceremony.
 Later, for the sake of contrast, or to herald the occurrence of All Saints day the preceding evening be- came an occasion of assembly TOT religious and other purposes, then, like Christmas, the introductory day almost took precedence and All Saints eve, like Christmas eve, was generally recognized. Hallow-eVe- ming as a name became contracted to Hallow-even, then eve, later dropping the "v' and being known as Hal loween.
 The next change In the name, really not recognized or recorded in the best reference works, came when more or less recently. in many parts of America the occasion was spoken of as All Halloween" which IS without warrant.
 Benighted folk of a bygone day. supersitious and credulous, attributed to Halloween a magic atmosphere believing it an occasion when the future could be foretold, hence the whimsical phantasy of this day ana time when the last night In Octoper is.given up to the young and young CT generations for merrymakins' fantastic parties and the usual at tractive and laughably grotesque masques and decorations, favors anu pranks.
 | This year October 31 falls on Wed resday, making 1t Halloween" ana Birmingham youngsters are all set for a good time, all the way from pulling door bell or unhlnging gate and running, to the equally ex- citing event of going through strange and mysterious stunts with an eye to the future concerning mate for life.
 Many parties. dances, and gather ings have been planned in Birming- ham for recognition of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
JAIL DELIVERY AT
 MOBILE IS FAILED
Five Steel Saws Found After Bars
 Had Been Severed

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 30.-The escape of Joseph Mascerelli, and probably other prisoners being held at the Mobile police station was prevented early this evening when officers found two iron bars in a north. win dow at the bull ring" of the pri- son partly sawed and later seized five steel saws, said to have been hidden in the cell occupied by Mas cerelli.
 The prisoner, together with an- other man, s. Lowe, and two women, giving their names as Grace Nor gan and Vivian Harwell, were ar rested here several days ago on 8 dangerous and suspicious charge. They were held for the federal au- thorities, who charge Mascerelli with impersonating a government officer and other charges are pending. Mas cerelli is said to have appeared in uniform at several places and to have cashed checks bearing the stamp of the United States recruit ing office,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
SCHOOL ASSISTANCE MELLON TAKEN TC IN CAMPAIGN OFFERED TASK BY PINCH07
Effort To Atone Evils Of Fed

EIIOrL 10 Atone EVllS LII eu- eral Liquor Enforcement Charged
 HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct S0-Gov ernor Pinchot in letter tonight to characterized as "a defense of things as they are" the secretary's reply to the governors letter Sunday criticis- ing the federal prohibition system. What is needed, he said is not a defense of present evils, but the de- termination to abate them, followed by effective action" MT. Melons letter was received by the governor today.
 Tt Is a matter of sincere regret to me-" the governor said, that your answer to my letter is merely an ef- system of enforcement which all American knows to be defective. in efficient and a breeder of corrup- tion."
 Governor Pinchot's letter tonight followed by only few hours the receipt of Secretary Melons answer to one MT. Pinchot sent the secretary Sunday night. In his first letter the governor charged what he termed the breakdown" of the federal en- forcement to the federal permit sys- tenn and declared the state govern ment was handicapped by failure of the federal government to use all it's powers. MT. Mellon, replying last night, said the governors statements are mot founded on facts"
 Replying to assertions of the gov ernor that permits had been issued to certain breweries after they had been detected in violations of the law, MT. Mellon cited settlements made and explained permits had been Issued only after a year or more hads passed. In certain other more recent cases MT. Mellon said citations had been issued and revo- cation proceedings are pending.
 In his letter tonight the governor asked the secretary to refuse to re- issue permits for the operation of plants where the laws had been broken and declared there was no provision of law compelling the treasury department to reissue per- mlts after year to applicants who admittedly are law breakers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
GOOD HEALTH SECRET
 OF BEAUTY

Beauty lies in the care a woman be- slows upon herself and in keeping at bay those dread ailments peculiar to her sex, which drag her down and leave tell tale traces upon her countenance Sparkl- ing eyes, the elastic step and clear com plexion never accompany organic troubles. Distressed expressions, sallow com plexion dark circles under the eyes, lassi- tude, headaches, and mental depression are the telltale symptoms of women's ail- ments. Women so troubled should not lose day in taking Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vege- table Compound. made from roots and herbs the most successful remedy known to overcome woman's ills and restore health and beauty--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
LEGISLATORS FUNERAL IS HELD AT B0LlGEE
Robert Hardness Halter Dies In
 Hospital After Short Illness

EUTAW. Ala. Oct. S0.-Special)- Robert Hardness Halter, represen- 1attve from Greene county in the legislature, died in the Druid City in- firmary Monday evening. lie nad been i'll only short tlme' haVihs had three yellow chills.
 He was the son of Mrs. s. B. Hat ter of Boligee, Ala. He was gradu- ate of the University of Alabama He was elected a member of the legislature in 1922, and served With honor and distinction. Recently ne was appointed a member of the Ala bama farm board.
 He has specialized in thoroughbred live stock and was accepted as an authority on hogs, sheep and cows.
 His remains were inferred at Boligee, Ala, Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
NEGRO KILLED BY TRAIN
Truck Demolished In Collision Wit
 Freight Engine

woodson Scruggs, 22, negro. liT ing in Bnsley. was instantly kille, when the truck he was driving wal, struck and demolished by an east bound Southern freight train aa Twenty street and Twenty seventh avenue Tuesday afternoo1 Another negro, Jerry McMahan, es capped injury.
 Coroner J. p. Russum was at tn, scene of the accident immediately after it happened and held prelimii nary examination A formal inques
 will be held within a few days.
 Scruggs was a truck driver for ths Harold Transfer company. The trucll was loaded with piping when struck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
DIES OF WOUNDS
Small Boy Is Fatally Shot While On
 Hunting Trip

BREWTON, Ala. Oct. 30.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Fatally shot while on a hunting trip with two companions, Lanier Franklin, S-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. M. E. Crawford of At more, died late last night. The funeral was held at Alec Union ceme- tery.
 But meagre information was ob- tainable concerning the accident. The lad, with two companions, was bird hunting in the woods when the weapon of one of his friends was dis charged. The child was in the line of fire and the charge of bird shot entered his breast at close range. Death occurred shortly afterwards.
 Oiled paper Is used, instead of glass, in hot house frames In France, with good results and much less ex- pense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
KELLER RESTS EASY
Alabama Highway Engineer Still In
 Critical Condition

ROCHESTER,, Minn., Oct. S0.-w. S. Keller, state highway engineer of Alabama who was operated on yes- terday at the Mayo hospital here for a serious stomach ailment. was re- ported as resting easily" tonight. His condition, however, is regarded as still critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
80 JOIN ASSOCIATION

CATHERINE, Ala, oct. 30.-(Spci cial Leased WiEe. )-The Parent Teachers association has enrolled more than GO members. The asso citation is always engaged in somf activity to obtain funds and to maint tain an excellent school spirit. This money has been raised by a barbe l cue, suppers and the serving of re treatments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
LICENSE RETURNS DRAG

Indications Tues1ay were that two or three thousand firms V uld be caught Thursday without their busi- ness licenses, as license No. 2900 was not issued until late Tuesday after noon. It has been estimated that ap- proximately 7,500 firms would re- quire licenses. A general scramble is anticipated Wednesday.
 The 15 per cent penalty will be added to all licenses issued after Wednesday. With only one day left, 1t Is unlikely that more than a few hundred will be issued before the penalty becomes effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
sAYs nJUsTIFIARLE HoMICIpEn

A verdict of justifis ble homicide was rendered by Coroner J. D. Rus sum, who Tuesday investigated the death of Lee Smith. Mary Kennedy was released from the county jail, where she had been confined since Monday. Evidence in the case showed, according to Coroner Russum that Smith slapped the woman and threw rocks at her as she fled. The coroner said Smith had lis arms around her neck in an effort to strangle her when she cut him ,.ith a knife. The cutting occurred Sat- urday night, but Smith did not die until Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
POLICE ISSUE WARNING

Chief of Police Rush Randall is warning residents to guard their property Wednesday evening against the pranks of Halloween frolickers. The chief has issued the following statement; Twenty extra police of ficers and several automobiles and bicycles will be used Wednesday evening to police the town. All per sons have been asked to assist the police. and-not to leave automobiles standing on the street or furniture or flowers in the yards or on the porches. All parties caught damag- ing or removing property CT placing any obstruction on the streets or side walks will be arrested
 Last year considerable damage to property was recorded as result of Halloween parties. The parents of young people, especially have been asked to assist the officers in main taining order this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
rnr Colax Grin nr InfInenza

and as a Preventive, take Laxative PROMO QUININE Tablets. Fhe box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. 9n cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
LADIES SERVE MEALS
PRESIDING ELDERS REPORT

The first session Of the conference Wedn esday will be featured by the report of the 13 presiding elders of the conference. The reports are ex- pected to disclose the condition of all the charges in the conference and it is stated will show fine work done during the past year. The reports will be immediately after the roll call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31
PASTOR ACCEPTS CALL

Rev ". J. Holland has accepted a call to the Brighton Baptist church. He will preach his first sermon there the first Sunday in November. Mr. Holland is well known in this dis trict, having been pastor at Dolomite for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-31

which would contribute to the suc- cess of the meeting or the pleasure of the ministers and delegates attend ing. It was stated that the rest and reading room In the office of D. F. Faircloth were all ready, having been furnished with desk and writing ma- terials for the visitors. The latter was furnished by the Ens1ey Asso- ciated Merchants, and as it Is direct ly across from the postoffice, the room is expected to be very popular and very convenient.
 Guests of Kiwanis.
 In connection with the conference, it was announced Tuesday by Will liam E. Turnipseed, president of the Kiwanis club, that every member at- tending the luncheon Thursday should bring a visiting member of the conference If possible. Bishop Candler and Bishop Ainesworth will be guests of the club, it Is expected, while many prominent clergymen will also be present. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Ensley Christian church and will be served by ladies of the Presbyterian church. There will be many denom- nations represented. President Tur- nipseed said that no special program would be arranged, as it was most likely that the visiting clergymen would De caIed upon TOT snort Ia1kS, thus composing the program.
 LADIES SERVE MEALS
 The ladies of the Ensley Methodist church, under the leadership of Mrs. c. T. Smith, will start to serve the conference luncheons Wednesday. The ladies plan to serve the visitors with lunch and also dinner during the conference, while they are ex- pected to obtain their breakfasts from their hosts. The ladies have arranged to provide 5000 meals dur ing the conference and it is expected this number will be exceeded, The tickets for meals will be given to the various visitors at Headquarters and will be taken up at the door. The tickets were furnished to the confer ence by George R. Byrum, it was an nounced Tuesday.
 PRESIDING ELDERS REPORT
 The first session of the conference Wedn esday will be featured by the report of the 13 presiding elders of the conference. The reports are ex- pected to disclose the condition of all ,a oh in, nd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-29
A THRoB FOR ROYALTY

King George of England and to lesser extent King Alfonso of Spain, may well spare throb of sympathy for those unfor tunate monarchs who have lost their thrones along with their livelihoods. The Saxon government has submitted to the Diet for ratification an agreement with the former royal family which the parliament of the "red' republic is expected to pass with hearty approval because it puts ex-king Frederick and members of his family on the pauper list The Victims will receive 20,- 000,000 marks in cash for renouncing their rights to royal property. When the nego- tiations were begun>that represented a con- siderable sum, but it now amounts to about $1,000. As result they may have to sell treasures from the royal collections awarded them as private property of the Saxon kings. One noteworthy item is the golden egg of Augustus the Fat.' The Prussian government has not yet been able to reach a settlement with the canny Hohenzollerns, but it is predicted that whatever the terms of agreement, Wilhelm will remain rich.
 N Few tears will be shed for royalty shorn of trappings and wealth. It took some Eu ropean nations many centuries to realize that supporting king and numerous company of dependents was not worth the cost. Prince" and parasite" are getting to be synonymous terms and there is no par ticular reason why a state should continue to maintain royal personages in idleness when they no longer have even nominal claim on their former subjects. The fact that most of them manage to retain palace or two and few knickknacks that may be carried to the gpawnbroker to keep the wolf away from their doors, is proof that there is still a disposition to deal leniently with those who have worn the purple