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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
CITY AUCT|0NE FRS
 II SELL PROPERTY
 F0R ASSESSMENTS
Sale Scheduled To Start On Court House Steps At
 Noon Wednesday
AT THE MOVIES

Auction of realty to settle delin- quent public improvement assess ments is scheduled to start from the court house steps at noon Wednes- day.
 For three months the city officials have been calling attention to the number of delinquents in this re- spect, saying that there is something like $200,O00 owing to the city from unpaid charges for better paving and sidewalks.
 For the past several days the tardy ones have been coming to the city hall in a stream to make last-minute settlements, and for a month Presl- dent F. E. McLendon of the city com mission has been busy trying to help straighten out individual tangles.
 The city has advertised the list of delinquents, bringing many to pay up who had entirely overlooked or neglected the matter and reducing the original in number, it is said, by nearly a third. But property aggre- gating in value sum near the mil lion dollar mark goes on the block Wednesday.
 It is explained that owners may redeem the property within two years by making proper settlement, and minors may redeem in 10 years, put the buyer at lne auClion Ncop' all revenues from the property dur ing the period of his possession.
 It became known Tuesday that there is one loophole, though poor one, by which owners may retain ownership without the 15 per cent penalty, and that is by being lucky enough to bid back their own prop erty, in which case the city merely deducts the original delinquent as sessment and gives the former owner title again to his own property-that is, if the former owner is not outbid by another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
EARLY RESERVATIONS
 URGED FOR CONCERTS.
Brilliant Audience To Greet Noted
 Stars Friday Night

Reservations should be made to- day for seats for the concert Fri day evening when Madame Frances Aida, world renowned lyric soprano, and Charles Hackett, famous tenor, called by critics, "America's Caruso." are presented by the All-Star Con- certs at the Phillips auditorium.
 While many reservations have al- ready been made, there are choice seats to be had, and those who con- template attending the concert Will do well to engage their tickets carry today.
 The program to be presented will be featured by the beautiful duet for soprano and tenor from Madame Butterfly" Madame Aida and Mr. Hackett appearing at their best ia this superb selection.
 Tickets for Irene Castle are also on sale at Clarke & Jones, 1913 Third avenue, where all the set sales for the concerts this season presented by the AllStar Concerts, will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
SENATOR HEFLIN TALKS
 TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
Says Birmingham-Southern College
 Has Best Faculty To Be Had

Students of Birmingham-So Southern college were addressed Tuesday morning during the chapel exercises by Senator J. Thomas Heflin. an introduced by pr. Guy E. Snavely, president of the college, and was re- ceived with great applause.
 Senator Heflin referred reminis- gently to the days when he was a student of the college while It was located at Greensboro. He recalled his membership in the Bellies Lettres literary society in a statement that it had been his first training for pub lie life. The main -heme of the speech, however, was the democracy of the schoolroom, which he said was like no other in the world. Here you have the opportunity to work said the senator. You are Tn the great democracy of the schoolroom, which is the hope or the state and country, and in which men make sue, cess for themselves. You have Ss your president, one of the greatest educatorsl of the south and the best faculty that can be had but With all this, you've got to make success Tor yourself" Passing on in hls address Senator Heflin paid beautiful tri- bute to Woodrow Wilson stating he is Americas greatest scholar and statesman. His, remarks here were greeted with prolonged cheers. He also paid his respects to the memory of pr. Allen s. Andrews, for many years president of the college, ana Closed with a plea for the Christian home. which he said was the most beautiful of all things though It might be bare of luxurious trappings. Tt has in it the living statnary, carved in the image of Cod said the senator as he finished.
 A special musical program was ar ranged in honor Of Senator Heflin's visit number ol 1rferC~ of the cof-' lege were present to hear his ad- dress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
F0UR-WHEEL BRAKES TO BE DEMONSTRATED
Oakland True Blue Traveller" Here
 On Continental Tour

Those motorists who are interested in the question of the efficiency Of four wheel brakes on an automob bile. will have the opportunity Wednesday, morning to witness a demonstration by the Oakland True Blue Traveller"
 This demonstration will be staged on Park avenue between Nineteenth
 and Twentieth streets at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Three cars vii be used, a twowheel brake car, a stock Oakland from Bis sell Motor company and the 'Traveler.n
 The oakland Traveler' is one of the six cars touring the country demonstrating four wheel brake equipment, and arrived Tuesday from Montgomery. It will proceed We'd nesday night to Atlanta, where it will be met by a brass band and con clude its tour. More than 10000 miles have already been covered by the Traveller including 3,200 miles from the factory at Pontiac, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
STANDARD OIL GETS
 TEMPORARY ORDERS

Upon the failure of the representa- tive of the Texas Oil company to produce bond that his company's pro- Gucts would equal or surpass any others for which bids were received by the board of revenue at recent meeting, the board at Tuesdays meet ing voted to purchase gasoline, kero- sene and lubricating oils for county use from the Standard Oil company until the Texas Oil company furnishes the bond promised. A letter from the company was read pledging the high est grade of products, but no mem tion was made of a bond. The com pany's represen tative stated that 1t would be furnished, but several days must necessarily elapse before 1t would be ready.
 A letter was read from the Bir- mingham post of the American Legion stating that the American flag had rot been displayed on the courthouse as 1t should be. It was immediately voted to instruct the clerk to see that the flag is displayed as suggested. Members pointed out that the failure so to display it has been due to an oversight and not to any lack of patriotic sentiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
DISCUSS TRAINING COURSES

Frazier Banks, assistant superin- tendent of education, and chairman of the training comission for the Bir- mingham scout organization, address ed the leaders on the subject of the fall training course, giving an oIt- line of the subjects to be handled. He announced 6 new feature would be introduced this year through oper- ating a separate training course in the Ensley district. This course will be presided over by J. A. Simpson, the subjects of the course will be handled by officials of troops in that district The other course will be simultaneously with the Ensley course, and will be held in the cen ter of Birmingham. Leaders have been secured for all the subjects, and the plan is to invite men Sunday school teachers to take this course.
 The scortmasters adopted regu- lation uniform for officials for the Armistice Day parade.
 Scout Executive Roland l.. Shine briefly reviewed the fall activities, giving further information concern ing Armistice Day celebration, the efficiency contest, Camp Andrews and other local features of the work. He stated prospects, were bright for the greatest year in the history of the Birmingham organization, and urged all commissioned officers to redouble their efforts to keep Bir- mingham in the lead.
 The next meeting of the associa- tion will be combined with the meet ing of the training school, to be held November on the lawn of Scout master Joe Smiths home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
POLITICAL LEADERS
 IN CONFERENCE HERE
Underwood Campaign To Be Pushed
 Aggressively From Now On

Prominent politicians in the city Tuesday, among them being Governor Brandon, Forney Johnston, A. NJ Tunstall of Greensboro, R. B. Evins, chairman state democratic commit tee, and Walter Moore, democratic national executive committeeman, caused some political speculation among those in close touch with the situation.
 Governor Brandon will attend the prohibition conference in Washing ton, and was en route to the Warrior river with some friends for brief outing.
 Judge Evins has just returned from trip to Texas, and with other mem- bers of the party, is understood to have discussed at length the can didacy of Senator Underwood for President, and the meeting place of the next national convention. Ala bama leaders are understood to have voiced their favor for Cleveland O.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
RACER WANTS JOB

Gene Walker Seeks Place As Motor
 sf Scout On Police Force
 Speeders had better beware. if the upon the application of Gene Walker. who is champion among motorcycle riders in the country.
 He applied Tuesday for a position as motor scout. Walker broke the worlds record for the mile on a dirt track. when he set a mark of 42 seconds. Walker also holds the record for riding 115 miles an hour on straight run and broke the mile record at the New York state fair. held at Syracuse.
 Walker is a former motor scout of the Birmingham police department and also served as a deputy sheriff. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
TWO SUITS FILED
Plaintiff Charges Given Dose Of
 AcOnite Instead Of Asafetida

"A Sulta Tor $IUU,UUU udmdSeS WHS started Tuesday by c. Az Oswald against the Barbers Department storo in the circuit court for an alleged mistake whereby the plaintiff was given aconite instead of asafetida According to affidavit of plaintiff. he asked a clerk in the store for a small quantity of asafetida and took spoonful of the aconite given him by the clerk. As result, he says, he was rendered unconscious for sew erai hours and suffered great dis tress and expense before being re- lieved of the effects.
 A suit has also been started against the Chero Cola company by Mrs. Carrie Kreidler for $5,000 for da;n ages from drinking broken glass in a bottle of Chero Cola bottled by the defendant. according to the. af-i fidaYit of plaintiff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
THE WEATHER

Alabama; Mississippi and extreme north west Florida: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; little change in temperature.
 Nirginia: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; slightly warmer Thursday. < North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia; Fair Wednesday and Thursday; little change in temperature.
 Florida: Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday, except showers in extreme south portion.
 r Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair today and Thursday; not much change in tempera- ture.
 Louisiana Wednesday and Thursday generally fair in interior, local showers on coast.
 Arkansas: Wednesday and Thursday gen. Oklahoma: Wednesday partly cloudy; Thursday unsettled, cooler in west DOT East Texas: Wednesday partly cloudy: Thursday, unsettledmlocal showers in south West Texas: Wednesday and Thursday, partly cloudy, possibly rain in the pan handle; cooler in the panhandle Thursday.
 LOCAL DATA
 For the 24 hours ending at D. m., October g. 1922:
 Highest temperature ......s......... 7S Lowest temperature ...........,.... 55 Mean temperature ..............,.. 66 Normal temperature ............. 67 Deficiency in temperature since Jan
 uary l ........-........... go Total rainfall since Jan. 1 ..46. 61 Excess in rainfall since January l.. 6. .73 Relative humidity, a. m. .......s 61
 12 noon .................. 80
 D. m ...... .....-.... ......,.. 43 Dry thermometer z a. m. ......... 56
 12 noon ..................... 76
 D. m. Do Wet thermometer, a m. ......... 49
 12 noon .................... 5S
 p. m, .................... 54 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. n., 90th lnaridian time. October 9. 1A2a:A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
ATTENTION

Members of Alpha lodge, No. S23, A. k. ana A. M.' You are requested to meet mt the Masonic Temple We'd nesday afternoon at 2,30 o'clock for the purpose of attending the funeral services of deceased Brother Clarence c. Harris Ito be held at the residence of Mrs. l.. F. Harris, 1923 Eighteenth street, south. Interment at ElmwOOd cemetery. R. G. DAWSON, w. M . s. F. LESLIE, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
DAVIS STILL ILL
Solicitor Expected To Resume Worl
 On Tanner Case Wednesday

Solicitor Jim Davis was still con- fined to his home Tuesday by illness, but it is understood that he will re- sume work on the Banner mine case as soon as he is able to return to his office.
 It was indicated that within day or two a request will be made for the presence of the F convicts flog- ged for their alleged participation in the mrtiny September 10, who are ex- pected to give important testimony in the trial of Warden Evans. This request will probably be made Wed nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
PREVENTION STRESSED
Fire Truck Makes Runs To Business
 section Tuesday; Posters Displayed

section Tuesday; Posters Displayed
 In line with centering attention on fire prevention week which started Monday and will close with Satur- day night. the truck from No station made run in the business section Tuesday morning.
 Ladders were raised on Nineteenth street opposite the city. hall display ing posters calling attention to the need for cleaning up premises and getting things in shape for the winter.
 Bremen have reached respected calls from interested property owners to make inspection. both of business and private buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
|TODAY'S 
 A Sh sHl
AT THE THEATREs

JefferSOn-Dark.
 Lyric--The Eight Mascotte Sisters in Original Novelty Dances;" four other Keith acts, Fox comedies and Pathe News.
 Loew's Bijou-"Trovato;" four other big acts and Buster Keaton in "The Three Ages.'
 AT THE MOVIES
 Capitol-All-star cast in "All the Brothers Were Valiant"
 Galax-"Down to the Sea in Ships" Odeon-"The Sante Fe Trail" Princess-Hoot Gibson in Dead Game" and Harold Lloyd comedy. Rialto-William Duncan and Edith Johnson in When Danger Smiles" serial; Her Dangerous Path" and Harold Lloyd in Pumping Into Broadway"
 Royal-William Duncan in Smash ing Barriers"
 Strand--All-star cast in "Ruggles of Red Gap"
 Trianon-Constanc Talmadge in "Dulcy."
 CURRENT EVENTS
 Rotary club luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel at 1 o'clock.
 Exchange club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

with Chicago and New York running close seconds.
 concerted effort in favor of the senior Alabama senator will be made, it is stated, from now until the dem ocratic convention next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
SCOUTMASTERS TO.
 BACK UP PLANS FUR. ARM|ST|CE EVENT.
w. c. Mcdonald Is Elected President Of The Local
 Association

Eighty-five members of the Bir- mingham Scoutmasters association attended the regular ~fnonthly met ing Monday night in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, which had as it's main object the annual elec- tion of officers.
 w. c. Mcdonald, commissioner for the Fairfield and Wylam scott dis trict, an official in local scout work for a number of years, was elected to succeed MT. Josselyn as president of the association. E. G. Burchfiel, scoutmaster of Troop 14 in East Lake, having served for 10 years as a leader of the same troop, was elect ed vie president; w. l.. White, who for number of years has held the office as secretary treasurer, was reelected.
 President Dan B. Dimick of the Birmingham Boy Scout council, made talk on the activities of Armistice Day, which are being headed by a central committee of citizens, under Mir. Dimick as chairman. It is plan ned to have the entire scout organi- zation- parade as a unit on this oc- casion, and requested the fullest CO., operation of all troop leaders and commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES

James Colvin wideman. 65, and Mrs. Molle Nations, 61. IT.,
 James Toole. 5s' and Mrs Justine John w. Altman. 70. and Mrs. Ada Intber D. Holder, 25, and Miss Mary Irene Deishnautt.<22 ..yi-..---
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
sUpIoTsIy INJURED IN MINE

Ernest Burgess of Altoona, Ala, was in serious condition fat Nor- wood hospital Tuesday night as the result of being struck by falling rock while working in the Altoona mines. Burness sustained severe in- ternal injuries, besides having his right leg broken in two places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
DEATHS

Mrs. LOra AstOn-Funeral services for Mrs. Lora Aston, 21, who died at Il o'clock Monday night at a local infirmary, were held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from Johns chapel followed by inter- ment in Elmwood cemetery.
 Mrs. Mary McGinn GrOver-Funeral services for Mrs. Mary McGinn Grover, who died Tuesday at the residence, 1906 First avenue, will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morn ing from the Blessed Sacrament church. She is survived by her husband, P. C. Grover, father, M. J. McGinn: grandmother, Mrs M Me Gina; three sisters, Miss Kathleen McGinn, Miss Isobell McGinn and Miss Sarah McGinn; four brothers, Frank, Michael, Tom and Frank McGifn. Active pallbearers will be John Schaner, John Biatzer,a ,aAr- thur Hinton. Arthur Licht. Charles Home, Frank Permko. Honorary pallbearers will be w. V. M. Robin son, 0. H. Geocsham, Edward Nor ment, G. R. Doerigan, Joe Brady. Charles Yarn, Felix Mitchell, Pierce Sullivan. Charles Harris, Bob Green, Dan McCray and MT. Otey.
 for Mrs. Nealey Gurley. who died at 3:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her home. 61S Pinson street, Tar rant City, will be announced later by Morrison Undertaking company. Mrs. Gurley is survived by several sons, sisters and daughters in Bir- s mingham, and relatives in other states
 sam F. Jones-Funeral services for sam E. Jones, age l45, who died at 7:20 o'clock Tuesday evening at his residence, 7433 Sloss avenue, will be announced later by Vice. MT. Jones is survived by his wife, three sons, Ebert Lee, sam Jr.. and Robert Neil; two daughters. Brace and Marion Jones, and by one sister, Mrs Joe Aldridge Of Caleria. He was Past Master of East Lake lodge No. S4, Masons.
 Mrs. R. D. Robinson--Mrs. R: D. Rob- inson. who died in Greenville Mon day night, will be buried Wednes- day afternoon at 2:30 at lGlmwood cemetery. Services will be by Johns. She is survived by her husband, mother, two brothers and ,one sister
 Mrs. George W. Sawyer-Remains of Mrs. George Sawyer, who died on Monday afternoon at the residence of her son in Ensley, were sent to Lincoln, Ala. at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Bell Undertaking company of Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10
The First National Bank

STATEMENT TO COMPTROLLER
 (Condensed) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1923
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending al D. m., 90th meridian time,, October 9, 1923:t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-10

Total ................. .sss.o76.7 .7s1.40
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Anniversary Of
FORT MONROE
To BEFE7ED
Hundredth Year Of Its Occu-
pancy to Be Celebrated
Appropriately.

NORFOLK, Va, June 28.-Friday
will mark the one hundredth ami
varsary of the completion OF Fort
ress Monroe and it's occupation by
United States troops. An aH-day
program has been arranged, with
high officials Of the army and navy
taking part. Among the guests
expected to be present are Gen.
John j. Pershing. Major General
Muir, Brigadier General Hines and
Congressman Bland, of Virginia.
There will be a review of all
troops at the fort by the distin-
guished guests, addresses, games
and luncheon and service band
concerts.
The fort, situated at the southern
tip of the western shore Of Chesa-
peake bay, was planned by Andre
Bernard, one of Napoleon's famous
engineers and builder Of the de.
lenses of Antwerp, after which II
Is patterned. It was held by the
Union forces throughout the civil
war, and was g. distinct menace to
the Confederacy. The battle be-
tween the Merrimac and Monitor
took place almost within a stones
throw of the stronghold.
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II
Furnish The Home Here

and you'll furnish it only to the best vaeadvan
tage to the best price-advantage WELL We don't
faction. If charge account is any conyenience-you
are welcome
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Dance Contest Bride
Swallows Poison
AT Home

BALTIMORE, June 2s.-
TheIma Gately's marathon dance
marriage turned out so UNI
happily she tried to end it by
taking poison at her home, 27O9
Barclay street, according to
police.
Herbert Gately was her dane
ing partner in several endur-
ance contests in Baltimore and
Washington. At the Capital,
where she stayed on the floor
1O7 hours, they decided to be
married. The ceremony united
them while they stepped to
music.
Tuesday night they had a
quarrel and the. husband--he is
twenty years old and she barely
seventeen-packed his clothes
and departed.
Half an hour later persons in
the house heard Mrs. Gately
screaming with pain. The
Northern police ambulance took
her to the Maryland General
Hospital. Later she was re-
ported much improved.
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UNION MINERS STEAM
ROLL" RADICALS At MEET

SCRANTON. Pa, June 2S.-When
the second days session of the scale
convention opened today. it was
evident the anthracite miners would
mark time to allow the resolutions
committee and the scale committee
to organize and get down to work.
There Is, also a desire to await
the arrival OF international Presi.
dent John L.. Lewis, before taking
action on any program. The con.
sentative element were more con-
fident today they would carry their
plans through. The radical clement
was steam rolled yesterday when
they failed to get place on the
scale committee the most import.
ai1ce one of ALL
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ANCIENT RELICS
FOUND IN
CHILE
Discovery Believed to Date
Back Before 1900
B. c.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 2S.--
What is probably priceless col,
lection of Indian relics, including
wood and stone carvings. WHICH
far surpass carvings of today in
beauty, holdings and a number
of valuable stones, have been I'M
earthed in Chile, South America,
and brought to Philadelphia by
Thomas e. Duffy, a chemical en-
gineer of Paulsboro, N. j.
The excavations were made in
the northern part OF, Chile, near
the town of Antofagasta. It ie
thought the relics date back hun.
dreds OF years before white men
set foot upon the Western Hemis.
phere.
More than TOO mummified bodies
were removed. Many of these had
passed beyond the rnummified stage
and were harder than stone.
In the tomb Of an Indian prfn
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Ac0UISITIVE PARENTS
CLEAN OUT SCHOOL

PHILADELPHIA, June 2s.-Po-
lice of the Belgrade and CIearfield
streets station spent an afternoon
retrieving the furnishings of the
| old Carol public school which had
been removed by parents of the
pupils.
When the teachers of the school
dismissed their classes for the term
they told the children. that there
would be no more sessions in the
building. It was built in 1847, A
new building will be ready for &C.
cupancy In the fall. The children
| told their parents the teachers had
said they could take anything from
the old building they desired.
A veritable army of mothers and
fathers, most Of whom are of for.
eign birth, descended on the school
during the noon hour and stripped
the place of desks, chairs, clocks,
tables, books, maps and ether ap,
| pointments,