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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
BEST ASSET OF
 UNITED STATES
 ARE HER BOYS
Rotarians Are Told Plain Facts Supreme Challenge
 of Each Generation.

ST. LOUIS, June 22-(By Asso- ciated Press) s)-Conserving the na tion's greatest natural resource the boy--to the end that he will grow up with the idea that he profits most who serves best" is the idea underlying the boys work of Rotary International as outlined
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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
3n DEAD IN OHIO

COLUMBUS, O.. June P. = The death toll in Ohio as the result of the heat wave stands at 30 since last Monday. Thermometers reached S7 in some sections. At Birming ham, Ala, the thermometer reached 94 degrees
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
Seattle's Population
 Estimated at 349,525

SEATTLE, June 22.-This city's population is estimated at 349,525 by the newest edition of Folks Di- rectory. This is an increase of 15,- 900 over Last years estimate and 34,O00 over the last census figures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
HEAT WAVE IS CLAIMING MORE
 VICTIMS TODAY
Parts of Some States Near , Freezing Temperature
 Hotter Tn Other States.

CHICAGO, June 22,-While DOT tions of Wisconsin. North Dakota, ly above freezing temperatures, the remainder of the Eastern states are sweltering today with little prospect of immediate break in the heat wave. The thermometer has reached 100 here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
LAVA FLOWING
 FROM VOLCANO
Eruption of Aetna Is Decreas- ing But Danger Is Not
 Over Is Report.

CATANIA, June 22.-The violent eruption of Mt. Aetna is decreasing but the danger is not ended for the crater is still belching forth lava.
 The eruption is extraordinary in that while damage is estimated at $100. 900, the lives lost are com paratively few.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
Canada Is Planning
 Expedition to Arctic

OTTAWA, June 22.-It is an- nounced that an expedition to the Arctic islands to establish police posts and gather scientific informa- tion is being planned. The steam ship Franklin will be equipped for service at cost of $80, ,000. sfe
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
Los Angeles Bandits
 Hold-up Small Bank

LOS ANGELES, June 22.-Bandits late yesterday afternoon held up the Security Trust & Savings Branch bank and escaped with $3.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
YOUNG MAN IS SWUNG TO HIS
 DEATHi0URDER
Youngest Prisoner Ever Ex- ecuted In California Pays
 Penalty for Crime.

SAN QUENTIN. J'ine 22.--Lawr- ence O. Campbell, aged IS years, of Marquette. Mich. was hanged here this forenoon for the murder of Leslie Nichols last January 20. He was the youngest Spnconer ever hanged in the State of California.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
SCHOOLS CLOSE

PHILADELPHIA, June 22. The public schools have closed on account of the heat and will remain so until there is change in the temperature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
MORE HEAT VICTIMS

DETROIT, June 22.-The heat wave has claimed three new victims, with in the past 12 hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
RED CROSS TO HELP

WASHINGTON. June 22. The American Red Cross has forwarded help to relieve suffering in Sicily due to the Aetna eruption.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
STORY OF CRIME.

SAN QUENTIN, Jnne 22.-Leglie Nichols, an adjuster of automobile insurance, of San Francisco and Los Angeles, was driving across the Colo rado River desert near Niland, Calif. on January 20. last. when he came upon two youths on foot. He asked them to ride with him. They jump ed in and after being driven short distance, sprang upon Nichols and clubbed him to death. They buried the body in the sand and drove away in Nichols car
 A few days later Lawrence Camp bell and Charles Davis, former sail OTIS, were arrested at Blythe, Calf, by Riverside County officers investi- gating automobile thefts. In the County Jail at Riverside they were overheard talking about the killing of man on the descrt. When ques- toned they broke down and admit ted they slew Nietes~. then led off cials to the spot in Imperial County where they left the body This was the first intimation Nichols had met with foul play.
 Both Campbell and Davis claimed to be under IS. consequently not subject to the death penalty. It was finally established that Camp bell was IS on November 19, 1922, while Davis did not reach that age until March 5. 1923. Davis pleaded guilty in the Imperial County Super for Court Ige was sentenced to life Imprisonment for first degree mur- der on April l. Campbell was con- victed by jury and was sentenced to hang.
 Ran Away from Home. It was brought out in Campbells s trial that he ran away from home at Marquette, Mich, to join the navy, but was discharged from the service as undesirable. Davis came from Birmingham, Ala, and had l------------------------
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
WARRINGTON IS HIT

WASHINGTON. June 22. - Four additional deaths have occurred here, bringing the total to 21.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
FORMER JUNEAU
 MAN LOSES LIFE

HAYNES, June 22.-Charley God dard was drowned Wednesday after noon at Fish Point in the Kleheni River Lieut.. Gruhn and Private Meyer of Chilkoot Barracks were with Goddard at the time. They were fording river and Goddard was car rying pack. Particulars are lack ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22

Charley Goddard was former Al aska Juneau employee and well known here at one time. He has a homestead in the Chilkat Valley. Goddard was about 3S years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
INSURANCE: SALES CONGRESS T0 OPEN HERE ON MAY 11
Noted Speakers To Appear Before Life Underwriters
 Group

A Life Insurance Sales Congress- under the auspices of the Birming- ham Association of Life Under writers, will open at the Tutwiler hotel May Il. Members of the reg istration and reception committees will meet delegates in the hotel lobby during the morning and lunch con is to be given by the Civitan club, with delegates attending the meeting as guests. The entire pro gram is to be devoted to life in- surance.
 The sales congress is to officially open at 2;30 o'clock in the after noon and will continue until ' o'clock at night, when banquet will be served. Among the distin- guished guests of the association will be A. O. Eliason, Minneapolis, Minn., president of the National Un- derwriters' association, and J. ". Bishop, Chattanooga, Tenn, vice president of the national assoei- ation.
 Among speakers on the program are; Frank Julian, insurance com missioner of Alabama; Dr. George Lang, University of Alabama, who Sale" Prof. Lee Bidgood, dean of the department of economies, Uni- versity of Alabama; Frank Fits. Tuscaloosa. Some of the subjects to be discussed are: The Selling Proc ess," Tactics of Approach and Closing Business" How to Sell Life Insurance" and others. Herbert J. Baum is general chairman in charge of arrangements for the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

one will continue until the end of thu month. Camping activities are under the direction of Karl Landgrebe, chairman of the camping committee. Three hundred Scouts are expected to attend the two periods of the general camp.
 The Birmingham Scout organiza- tion Is recognized nationally as one of the most active camping units in the United States, as during March more than 300 Scouts and leaders visited Camp Andrews on eek-end trips while the smallest for one month was l53.
 The general camps. are conducted each year by the Birmingham Scout council, under the personal direction of Scout Executive Roland L. Shine. The camp will be organized into model troop. and competitive points will be arranged between the differ ent patrols. orenoons will be de- voted to instruction in outdoor life, while the afternoons will be given over to recreation including games, sports and swimming. Loyal Turner, scoutmaster of Troop 2, and former life guard at Atlantic City. is to be in charge of the aquatic sports at the camp. Camp fires will be held in the evenings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
PRACTICAL ARTS ARE TAUGHT IN JEFFERSON
 AT SPECIAL CLASSES
Women Of County Reported Much Interest In InStruc-
 ton

Splendid work Is being accom- plshed by women's classes in house. hold management, foods. clothing, child care and home millinery in a number of special schools conducted 1T Jefferson county, according to Miss Jennie Rosser, county super visor of home economies. Schools in all or part of the above subjects are being conducted at New Castle, Shades -Cahaba, Cottage Hill, Ingle- nook and other points.
 Classes are held twice a week in the evening or during the day. and much progress is being made. One half the expense is borne by the state through the Smith Lever fund and the other half is paid by the students. Courses in foods cost on the average s2S and the clothing or household management course only costs about s20.
 Work throughout the state is car ried on under the management and active direction of Miss Corrine Nicely, itinerant teacher trainer, Montevallo. Ala. While eXcelle2t re- suits are being obtained this year, scope of the work next year is to be greatly widened and public interest is expected to be centered on the classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
CAPITAL WEEK OPENS WITH HEAVY DOCKET
Two Killing Cases And Attack
 Hearings Slated For Monday

R. E. Johnson. charged with kill ing W. c. Kilgore on September Q, 1922, is scheduled to face Judge liar. rington P. Hefln Monday in circuit court. This will mark the second trial of the case. mistrial having resulted when the jury was unable to arrive at verdict when the case was first heard November 16-2o. Senator Walter Brewer was special prosecuting attorney at the first. trial and will conduct prosecution of the case the second time with Will lard Drake, assistant solicitor.
 Jack O. Bougus, taxi driver, charged with an attack upon an 1S- year-old Tennessee girl. and Willie Golson, negro, who confessed to att tacks upon two Birmingham white women and several cases of burglary. will also face trial Monday. Solicitor Jim Davis stated that the states cases were fully prepared and it Is probable that both will begin Mon day morning. The general public will be excluded from these trials.
 w. NJ. Yerby. Mount Pinson. charged with murder in connection with the shooting of Airline King. will be called before Judge Heflin Monday. Evidence for both state and defense Is said to be complete. This will make the fourth time the case has been set. King was killed by one SHOl rom SHolSuH, dC- cording to Coroner J. D. Russum. No signs of Kings having possessed a weapon when shot were found by the coroner Storing of liquor on Yerby's premises by King is alleged to have caused the trouble.
 Other trials in which murder is charged set for capital week are those of: Sallie J. Dinton, w. M. Dodd, Anderson Lewis. Josh Miller, Israel Pryor. and Johnnie Emery. Jack Smith will face trial on the charge of robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
SIXTEEN HUNDRED
 SCOUTS PLANNING FUR "POW w l w"
First Annual Inspection Of Birmingham Troops Set
 For May 19

Sixteen hundred members of Boy Scout troops of Birmingham are ex- pected to attend the first annual in spection and pow wow" to be held May 19 at the old Norwood reservoir. Preparations for the "powwow" are actively going forward under the general direction of D. B. Dimick, president of the Birmingham council, assisted by Scout Commissioner c. A. Moffett and Deputy Commissioner w.. E. Mitchell.
 The executive board of the Bir- mingham council is to make an off, cial inspection of all troops and award prizes to the winners in the various competitive events. All troops are to be formed into district units for inspection at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Commissioners and assistants in charge of the districts are: District No. 1, G. l. Mcdonald and J. A. Mcconnell; District No. ?. James B. Roberts and w. D. Saunders, District No. 3, Hubbard Stamps; Dis trict No. 4, Dr. Edwyn. Ballard at G George o. Waller; District No. D, J. A. Simpson; District No. 6, c. w. Me Donald; District No. '. w. c. McDon- aid: District No. s, Thomas Bellsny- der; District No. 9, A. S. Hotchkiss; District No. 10. R. C. Munger.
 Ihii iaiDei lCdH lld E u bt q " al to the troop winning first place in the inspection by the Birmingham post of the American Legion. Also the troop winning this distinction will be recognized as the honor troop of the Birmingham council until such time as another troop wrests the honor from them in similar event. Plans are being formulated by the American Legion to present a similar flag each year at the annual inspection of the Scout organization.
 John McCleary, Jr., manager of the Virginia Bridge and Iron company is to be chief judge of the inspection, and will be assisted by Col. Walter E. BaYe. commander of the Birming ham post, American Legion. and Stanley A. Harris, national field di- rector of the Boy Scouts of America.
 O o O
 Plans For Camp.
 Plans for the 1923 Scout camp also were announced by Scout Executive Roland L. Shine, who IS to have charge of the camp. The general season starts at Camp Andrews June 2 and will run through two periods until June 30. The first period ex- tends to June 16, while the second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD

In honor of the men who wore the gray, memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at the Ensley Methodist church. A committee from the Daughters of the Confederacy ar ranged a program of unusual interest for the occasion and the church was filled to it's capacity with an inter- ested audience.
 The address of the day was made by Judge H. B. Abernety. who ex- tolled the lasting glory of the Con federate soldier and pointed out that his rare bravery on the field of battle had never been equaled in any army. The program also consisted of many musical numbers we'll rendered and appreciated. Following the ceremonies at the church the procession went to Oakland cemetery. where salute was fired over the graves of the Confederate soldiers buried there. Taps was sounded by the R. O. T. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
CURRENT EVENTS

CURRENT EVENTS Civic forum luncheon of the Cham Der of Commerce at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock
 PROGRAM OF WSY Music program arranged by local artists, begins at D. m.
 Opening announcements. Girls chorus-"Winter Lullaby Vocal ys-Godard Mrs. Edmond Rosenberg, accom- panied by Miss Eloise Fulghum. Chorus (South Highlands GIee club)-"If Winter Comes"
 Violin solo-"To Wild Rose" Dorothy Woodward
 Wake Up''-South High lands School Glee club
 Piano solo-"Dance of Pan," Miss Eloise Fulghum.
 Chorus-"The Tightening Bug Vocal solo-'Just Like a Gypsy Vocal solo-"Just Like a Gypsy" Miss Doena Wade.
 Boys Wishing and Fish ing"
 Vocal olo-"Sweetheart. Mrs. Edmund Rosenberg accompanied by Miss Eloise FulGhum.
 ChorUs-'April Showers" Vocal solo with chorus~"Birming ham Is My Home," Jamie Lovelace. Closing announcements and sign ing off.
 Cotton quotation service begins at a. m. and D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
DOCTORS BUY THE .ENSLEY INF F|RMARy AND PLAN CHAGES
Memorial Services Held For Confederates At Ensley
 Church
ENsLEY BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Ensley, Ala, April 29

Ownership of the Ensley fnfirmary which has in the past been vested in many stockholders, has passed to Dr. H. A. Harris and Dr. H. A. Ray. according to an announcement Sun day. It was added that the offices of Doctors Harris and Ray. hereto fore in the bank building, corner Nineteenth street and Avenue E. would be moved Monday to the in- firmary.
 The announcement will be of un- usual interest here. for although Dr. Harris was the prime factor in the purchase of the Cunningham hospital and it's conversion into the Ensley in firnary, the actual proprietorship was held by stockholders in many pants of the district. It is stated that the management vested in Drs. Harris and Ray heretofore will be continuel and that there will be no changes in the personnel of the or ganization, that rendvations will be made. in addition to private offices already arranged, and that the build ing will be even more attractive than in the past,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
CORNER STONE IS LAID
Ceremonies Observed At New Church
 In East End Of BIrmingham

Laying of the corner store and blessing of the bell at St. Johns Cath ollie church at Eightieth street and Twelfth avenue, north, took place at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon under the direction of Rev. William A. ker- rigan, IL. D., dean of northern Ala bama Father Kerrigan was assisted in the ceremonies by Father John Bratton, deacon; Father Walter To- bin, subdeacon, and Father Joseph Parker, master of ceremonies.
 The sermon for the afternoons service was delivered by Rev. John Canepa, pastor of St. Johns church. Sponsors for the bell were MT. and Mrs. Anthony Smiragla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
DIR. BARNwELL pREACHEs

ducted evening prayer at the Church of the Holy Comforter Sunday night and delivered a sermon. The recent coming to Fairfield of the rector of the Church of the Advent has quick ened interest in the Episcopal church of Fairfield, and a decided increase in attendance has been evidenced Mir Barnwell will have permanent charge of the local mission. and will hold services every Sunday night. The church has also church school and morning prayer every Sunday morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
INION MEETING MONDAY

All church auxiliaries in the city will hold union meeting at the First Methodist church Monday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock. The following program will be carried out: DeVo- tlonal, led by Mrs. B. l.. Russell vocal, Mrs L. I. McGriff; report of the federation work for the last quarter, Mrs. S. o. Heller; paper, Social Service Plans" Mrs. B. H.. Stevenson: talk, What the Episco- pal Church Is Doing for the For eigner," Mrs. G. E. Clarke; mission ary play, Miss Helen Nasty, Miss Mabel Adams and Mrs. Parsons; solo, Miss Carolyn Stover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
REVIVAL CLOSES

Following three sermons delivere Sunday by Rev. D. M Gardner. th the revival at the Baptist church came to a close. The meetings have proven of vast benefit to the at tendants and many additions were made to the church during the meetings, 1t is said. Rev. Mir. Gard ner was assisted by Jack Scholfield, the well known song leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
LEGION POST MEETS MAY 9

An important meeting of Worth Lewis post, American Legion, will be held May 9 at the club rooms on Second avenue. when officers for the year will be elected and plans made for the celebration of Decoration Day, May 30. A large committee will be appointed to make plans for the Decoration Day celebration and other clubs will be asked to take part in patriotic program to be given at some central location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
TEACHERS MEET MAY 19

requested to meet at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning, May 19, at the Y M c. A., for their regular month ly meeting, announced by President J. M. Ward. A number of vital sub jects will be discussed as well as plans for closing the years work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

Ferdinand Dunkley. organist of the Church of the Advent, will render a concert at the Ensley Methodist Wednesday night at o'clock. Mir. Dunkley, being an organist of wide reputation, is expected to be greeted with packed house. This will be the initial concrt on the new pipe organ recently installed at the Meth odist church. The affair is being managed by the Pastors Helpers Mrs. Oscar Berney, chairman. They are leaving nothing undone to pro vide most pleasing evenings enter tainment. No admission will be charged although an offering will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE

An institue for the training oi Sunday school teachers was started at the Ensley Methodist church
 Sunday. It will be continued fol the remainder of the week. Int period of study or 50 minutes each and trained instructors will be pres. ent at every period. It was announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
ATTENTION. CAR OWNERS:

The Birmingham Automobile Club is now issuing car insurance at a saving to it's members of 35 per cent off the standard rates. It is giving what heretofore has been going to the insurance brokers. This may ap- pear to he cheap insurance, hut the policy holder saves the com mi is sious. Call upon at the TutwiIer hotel. BIRMINGHAM AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
NEW ORGANIZATION PLANNED

ITO fight the forces of ignoranCe. evil and sin" is the announced pur- pose of an organization which will he perfected at meeting to be held Wednesday night at the Fairfield Methodist church. The invitation to the meeting asks every one to attend, whether Gentle or Jew, Protestant or Catholic. The organise ton will back up Clergymen here in their fight against transgressions, and will as sist strangers coming to Fairfield to obtain proper locations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
CLUE rLANs OPEN MEETING

The MinerVa club IS blaming an open meeting which will be held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Allis Curry. This is the annual open meeting of the club and invitations have been sent to the members of the Culture club and the Quest club. The entertain ment will be in the nature of lit erary tea, and feature of the pro- gram will be an address by Mrs. Yielding of Birmingham, an official of the State Federation of Women's s Clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
TO ADDRESS P.-T. A.

A E. Ausman will address the Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Parent Teacher association of the high school at the school auditorium. It will be the last to occur during this session of school. Others to ap- pear on the program will be Mrs. w. T. Price and Mrs. J. A. Bowen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
BEsSEMEH BUREAU

Persons desiring to ges In touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Age-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer l0S1-W. Those desiring to call Howe Price. Bessemer correspondent. will please phone Bessemer 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
To Atlanta At Midnight The "AtIanta Owl"
 Via SeabOard

Leaves 11:50 p. m.-sleepers open 9:OO D. m.-arrives 6:30 a. m., vacate FOO a m. For reservations phone M 7572. 1126. or 4942.
 II. E. PLEASANTS, D. P. A.
 GA Woodward Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
Methodist church. President Shackel ford requests everyone to attend.

The brotherhood class, of which T. J. Mccoy is the teacher, was gratified over several new members joining. and it is stated that the campaign to increase the membership at least 30 per cent will be continued until the desired results are obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
SINGING CONVENTION

A throng of lovers of singing journeyed to the Minor High school Sunday to hear the program rem ing convention The attendance was far greater than anticipated. The singing was old fashioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
FAIRFIELD RuREAu

The Age-Herald maintains a reeu- lar Fairfield bureau in it's news de- partment. Items for publication may be telephoned the bureau at Ensley
 626,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
TO CnNFIRM COMMITTEEs

At the weekly meeting Of the kl- wanis club Monday night it is stated that several matters of importance will be discussed, and that the ap- pointment of all committees will be confirmed. The kiwanians will be served dinner by the ladies of the