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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
35 LIVES ARE TAKEN
 IN CANADIAN EXPLOSION

CUMBERLAND, B. C., Feb. 9.-(By Associated Press.)-The death toll in last nights explosion in No. mine at the Canadian Galleries (Duns- muir) limited, two miles from here, was definitely placed at 14 white miners and 21 Chinese in state ment issued by mine officials this afternoon. Thirty-one bodies had been brought to the surface.
 Seven men brought to the mine mouth by rescue parties after heroic endeavors were taken to a hospital where they lay. still unconscious, but with a chance for life. There were 300 men on the night shift. which was on duty when the explosion oc- cured.
 Cumberland this afternoon was a place of mourning. Women moved aimIessly about the streets waiting. As each body was taken to the mor- que groups gathered, waiting fear fully for Identification.
 The work of rescue went on slow ly. Each of the rescuers work ed until he was exhausted, when he was relieved by another. This afternoon the work was still in progress.
 Due to Gas and Dust
 Men familiar with the mine said the explosion was undoubtedly due to both gas and dust. Work of penetrating the mine was at first extremely dangerous with volumes of gas pouring through the tun- nels.
 The first body found was that of w. Mitchell. a ffteen-year-old boy Rescue workers saw him sometime hAf ok l., before help arrived. Like many oth- CTS he was bleeding at the nose. ears and mouth and his skin was scorched by the heat following the explosion. His brother. who was in the mine when the accident occurred but escaped, ran two miles in a futile eforts to rescue him..
 The explosion occurred in Num- Der 2, east drift. It was believed that about fifteen miners were killed outright; the others died from aft erdamp. Officials said that If all the men had remained where they were. many more of them would have been saved. as survivors de- clared they ran into the after damp at the entrance of Number 2, west drift, in their flight.
 One miner named Pinefold, found he could not force passage through Number level and re- mained where he was. inducing 12 others to stay with him. All were saved. Others went forward and were lost
 Craw1s Out Alive
 A number of men came up from the main slope and were overcome at the mouth of Number level. These were the men recovered and taken to the hospital Not one miners came out of Number 2, east drift alive.
 Arthur Watson, fire boss, crawled out alive and brought two boys with him. After he had given the alarm he reentered the mine, finding six Chinese, two of whom, were alive, huddled on one of the levels. The two survivors were hoisted to the surface. Watson re- mained in the mine until after day break.
 The bodies of five of the men were found in one group. They had been instantly killed. Farther away the bodies of ten miners were found in another group.
 The explosion was the second in the Cumberland workings within six months. On August 30, 1922, thr- teen men were killed by an explo- sion of gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
HELD PENDING SANITY TEST

Following his conviction in police court before Judge Henry J. Martin. Friday for having attempted to snatch an ornament from the hair of Miss Annie Laura Luster. HIP Forty ninth street, while in the main busi- ness district of the city, Jack Harri- son. negro. 222S Fourteenth avenue. north. who for the past fl years has been an employe of the Southern club, was ordered held pending an exam ination to determine his sanity. The examination will probably be made and some disposition made of the case Saturday.
 Miss Luster testified in court that on Second avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first street. Thursday afternoon. the negro passed her and attempted to snatch the ornament. a handsomely decorated comb, from her hair. Traffic Officer McClerkin, who was witness to the alleged att tempt. arrested the negro.
 Harrison denied the allegation. stating that he stumbled and threw out his hands. Officials of the South ern club testified to the faithfulness of the negro but that in their belief he was slightly deranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
MASS MEETING CALLED BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO SAVE R. 0. T. C. WORK

To protest against the proposal to abolish reserve officers training corps work in the three Birmingham high schools, a mass meeting has been called for Monday night at the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium to send a memorial to Congress against the proposed legislation.
 The meeting has been called by George E. Brett. representing the Central High school; $. A. Fletcher, the Woodlawn High school. and w. P. Thomas, the Ensley High school.
 We must act at once or it will be too late" This is the slogan sent out by the committee in charge of the meeting. Unless we act quickly our boys will have to give up their military training with all the many benefits they have received from it."
 We parents know that in no other way has the government spent money for the small tax payer so profitably as on the R. O. T. C."
 The R. o. T. c. work in all high schools will be discontinued, it is said, by the reduction of the appro- riJation for this work in the army appropriation bill.
 The war department asked e4,0o0,- 900 for the R. o. T. c. training and the summer civilian camps. It is stated by local authorities that Con gress proposes to reduce this ap- propriation by sS50,0o0. In the event this is done the Junior R. o. T. c. will be curtailed.
 The parents of all high school boys are urged to be at the meeting Mon day night. which is calculated to provoke much discussion as the sem timent among parents for the R. O.. T. c. work was by no means unani- nous because of it's military features. The R. o. T. c. work Is an elective course in all high schools and ranks as minor study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
RETAIL DIVISION TO MEET

Retail division of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at luncheon Tuesday at l o'clock at the Grand hotel, when plans will be discussed for the sales campaign that is be- ing carried out in Bessemer at this time.
 The retail division will discuss ways and means of assisting in the series of trade days to be held dur ing February, March and April and other interesting matters will be brought up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
ROLAND SHINE TALKS AT BUSINESS CLUB LUNCH

Being the anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America the American Bus mess club had as their guests at their weekly luncheon held at the Tutwiler hotel Friday at noon, Ro- land Shine, Boy Scout Executive of Birmingham. MT. Shine spoke to the members of the activities of the scout work in the city, what the organiza- tion had done and outlining the prin- ciples for which the Scouts work. His talk was entertaining and in- structive to the members.
 Several other short talks were made by the members and Duff C. Lewis, field secretary of the organi- zation. read the reports of the va rious activities of other newly organ ized clubs.
 J. A. Boatright won the attend ance prize. a life insufance policy, do- mated oy A. F. Alexander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
YOUNG WOMAN ARRESTED

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-Miss Mildred Eric, 26, who charged a hooded man had carved ten crosses on her body after she had been Kidnapped last Monday night, was arrested today on warrant sworn out by her father charging disorderly conduct. The warrant was issued to give the police, who expressed doubts of the young woman's story. an opportunity to question her. Miss Margaret Ander- son, nurse and friend of Miss Eric also was arrested. According to the police Miss Eric said she had re- ceived threatening letters recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
KHAN DENIES CHARGES

TOPEKA, Kans., Feb. 9.-A sweep ing denial was made today by the Ku Klux Klan to the charges in the custer petition filed in the su- preme court by the attorney gen eral in behalf of the state. As a result the state is expected to bring out at the hearing important evil dence which, it is claimed, the state has obtained through investigations in the portions of the state where the state claims klan organizers were at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
FINE DFOR BLEEDING MULE

Larkln Ethridge Of Leeds was fined $25 for cruelty 10 a mule by Judge Henry Martin in police court Friday afternoon. Ethridge was all legged by Humane Officer Fred Pend CT to have performed an operation upon mule suffering with collie and to have allowed the wound to bleed to such an extent as to necessitate the officer killing it. Ethridge said that the operation was necessary for the mules recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
Relieves Rheumatism

Musterole loosens up stiff joints and drives out pain. A clean, white ointment. made with oil of mustard. 1t usually brings relief as soon as you start to rub it on.
 It does all the good work of the old-fashioned mustard plaster, with out the blister. Doctors and nurses often recommend its use.
 Get Musterole today at your drug store. 35 and 65c in jars and tubes; hospital size, $500.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
HOSTESS TO GIRL SCOUTS

Troop II will be hostess to the Girl Scouts of the Bessemer district Sat urday afternoon at o'clock at the Jonesboro Methodist church. All Girl Scouts and their parents have been invited to attend this meeting, which is to be under the direction of Regional Director Miss Doris Howe. Mrs. J. l.. Coleman and oth- CT leaders of the Girl Scout move- ment will take part in the program that is to be given and it is urged that a large attendance be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
BROWNELL AUTO CO.,, Ins.

224 SOUTH FIST STREET S26 SOUTH FIST STREET
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
HAYWOOD RECALLED

NEW YORK, Feb. 9-Edward Young Clarke, imperial klakliff of the ku Klux Klan, announced today that Dr. oscar Haywood, self-styled na- tional klokard, had been recalled from New York to the imperial palace at Atlanta to exr.ain to Dr. w. H. Evans. imperial wizard, alleged un- authorized assumption of authority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
DENIES ENGAGEMENT

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Reginald c. Vanderbilt tonight authorized denial of his reported engagement to Miss Gloria Morgan, daughter of Harry Hays Morgan, American consult gen. eral at Brussels. MT. Vanderbilt s secretary announced. The secretary also said that further information might be given tomorrow when he expected to confer with MT. Van derbilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
Gained in Every Way

Buffalo, MT had some female troubles that just run my health down so that I lost my appetite and felt miserable all the time. I could not lift anything heavy, and a little extra work some days would put me in bed. A friend had told me to try Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound and l gained in everyway, could eat better and felt stronger. had found nothing before this that did me 30 much good. Mrs. J. GRACE, 29l -'-'tz Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
DODGE BROTHERS

Roadster, 1919, good shape, good tires, real value at s2s5. Roadster. 1920. fine shape, fine tires. s3S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
TRAVELLERS TO HEAR BURR

Borden Burr will speak to the members of the Travellers Luncheon club at their weekly meeting in the Saint Andrews lunch room Satur- day afternoon on the repeal of the absent voters law They will have as their guests at the luncheon Misses Fairburn and Cameron, of Wordsworth. Miss Sulza of Silvers, and Miss Grace Fitzpatrick of Kresses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
JASPER WATER CASE UP
Flashes Off Wire
CHINESE WINE DESTROYED

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Seventy-five thousand bottles of Chinese wine. an exotic jade colored fluid, believed by Oriental residents of various Ameri- can cities to possess divine proper ties capable of appeasing the deity, were carried out to sea in cus- toms service barge today and thrown into the Atlantic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
wELCHER ACQUITTED

SEARCY, Ark, Feb. 9.-George Welcher, former Missouri and North Arkansas railroad employe. charged with arson in connection with bridge burnings. was found not guilty by a jury here late today. This Is the first case to be tried in connection with a series of depredatlons. which railroad officials said threatened to suspend movement of trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
BEREAVEMENT SHOWN

NEW YORK. Feb. 9.-The improve ment in industrial conditions during 1922 Is reflected in the annual report of p. l. Dupont de Nemours and Com pany, which shows net earnings of $13,254,0o0 and s9,445,o available for dividends. leaving small surplus for the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
LORNA DooNE RECOMMENDED

Lorna Boone" being shown at one of the movie theatres of the city has been recommended to the students of literature at Howard college, by Professor Burns, head of the English department.
 He has asked the students to see the moving picture before reading the book and then write an essay on the book and play, bringing out the romantic interest created by both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
l. R. MAGE

FAYETTE. Ala, Feb. s.-(special.) J. B. Mace, aged 76. died at his home last Tuesday evening. He is sur vived by his wife and granddaugh- ter, Mrs. A. c. Madden, and grand son, Murry Rector. of Columbus Miss. The remains lwere carried to Vernon for interment, Wednesday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
OPEN FoRIM MEETS.

The open forum meeting which was held at the circuit court room on Thursday evening was largely attended. At this meeting D. k. Jones of Birmingham delivered stereopticon lecture on the raising of poultry, which was of consider able interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
GENERAL MERIGO ARRESTED

MENICO CITY, Feb. 9.-Several of the newspapers today report that General Guan Merigo. an alleged rev olutionist, who sometime ago was under charges at Fl Paso, Tex, of having violated the American neu- trality laws, Vas arrested here today together with three other military men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
JUDGE FORT TO HOLD CLASS

Judge w E. Fort will have charge of the Baraca class at their Sunday morning meeting at the First Bap-' tist church. Nelson Brooks. the teacher, has been called to Tusca- loosa to conduct the Sunday service for the Baraca class in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
DODGE BROTHERS

Touring cars-where We especial- ly shine. We can't tell you about all of them-twould take too much space. But, for instance: 1922 production car. in excellent condition, with fourinch cord tires, at s695. Others down to s215. All of them real values. TERMS AS REASONABLE AS ANY RELIABLE MAN COULD EXPECT OR ASK FOR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
FIGHT ON ONE-ENTRANCE l STREET CARS WILL BEI PUSHED TO THE LIMIT

Haste will be taken In presenting petitions of the citizens of Nor wood and Fountain Heights in ask ing for the change of the one-en- trance type of street ears now in use on both lines, to the Alabama pub- lie service commission. following a conference held Friday morning be- tween Commissioner w. L. Harrison, of public utilities, Mrs. B. A. Coop CT, L. II. Smith and w. J. Wynn. city attorney
 MT. Harrison stated that no defin- ite time could be assured the pe- tltioners for hearing with the serv- ice commission but tha: he expected it would be in the near future. It was also believed that a large rep resentative body will accompany the petitions to Montgomery when the case is called, as all of the signers of the petitions stated when signing that they would carry the matter to the commission, if no action were taken by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
BEssENER RIfRE.U

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Age Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 1O81-W. Those desiring to call Howe Price, Bessemer correspondent, will please phone Bessemer 2761.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
WILL MAKE DRIVE FOR PEACE

NEW YORK, Feb. "A country wide movement for permanent peace will be launched March by a spe cial committee of four national or ganizations representing a large per centage of the churches and reli- gious organizations of the United States, 1t was announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
FEDERAL CONTROL DEsIRED

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Federal reg ulation of radio, and limiting of broadcasting stations are favored by the majority of persons interested in radio. from listener to manufac- turer, the National Radio Chamber of Commerce announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
JUDGE GRUBB RETURNING

Judge w. l. Grubh, of the United States district court, who has been holding court in Gadsden during the past week Is expected to arrive Sat urday morning. Accompanying Judge Grubb to Birmingham. will be c. B. Kennamer, United States district at torney; c. R. Robertson, and Jim Smith, assistant attorneys; T. J. Ken nemer, United States Marshal; c. J. Allison, clerk, and Miss Kathleen Me- Carty, court reporter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
ALABAMA DEATHS
MRS. BENTON GUN

FAYETTE, Ala. Feb. 9.-The re- mains of Mrs. Fenton Guin. of Bir- mingham, who died ht her home last buried last Tuesday, evening in the cemetery at Pilgrim church, near the old family home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10

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 E. Pinkham's 'sVeg- etable Compound advertised in the newspapers and
 began taking it as the dire c 10 n 8
 said. 1 feel very good now and can dO all mv W0rk I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
'. D. C. TO SERVE LUNCHEON

The United Daughters of the Con- federaey will serve luncheon and din- ner at the Business Woman's lunch room on Third avenue Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
CAMP M'ADoRY TO MEET

Camp McAdory. United Confed- crate veterans, will meet at the courthouse Saturday morning at II o'clock. Special matters will come up and it is asked that all mem bers attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
S28,O0O WRECKED OFF FLOATING DEBT AT ONE
 STROKE IN DALLAS

SELMA, Ala, Feb. g. (SpeciaD.
 Dallas county reduced it's floating debt to the extent of $2S,o00. Probate Judge w. NJ. Vaughn, acting for the board of revenue took up and de- stroyed certificates of indebtedness against the county for that amount. The total outstanding floating debt of the county is now only $4S.000, while on the first day of January 1920. it was s2So,ooo. Judge Vaughn says he hopes to entirely clean up' this item on the debt side of the ledger by next January. The pay ment of these obligations releases the county from some interest pay ments that have been right bur densome in the past. amounting at one time to over s1.00O 2 month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
HEAVY DEATH. .TOLL. IN B|G BLASTS IN. AME ER|CAN MINES
Ninety-nine Men Still Impris- oned in New Mexico-- Can adian Explosion Takes
 34 Lives
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back the tongue of flame and smoke burst from the opening with a roar. He was knocked down and burned by the flaming dust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
CcRLEY ACQUITTED

ST. LC Mo-. Feb. Civilian
 Corley. we. ny pearl broker of New port, Ark, charged with murdering William McCleese, chauffeur, was found not guilty here this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
Skin AblaZe
 ruith Eczema
Constant Itching Almost
 Unbearable!

We know there is one thing thst stops eczema. and that is more red
 lood-ceiisi s. s. S. builds them by the million! You can increase your red blood cells to the point where 1t is practically impossible for eczema to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10

recommend the Vegetable Compound to all my friends, and you can use my testimonial letter. - Mrs. HATTIE WARzoN, S70 Garden St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
BUICK

Touring. 1919. good shape. good tires. s325. And a 1920 Road ster. in fine shape throughout, at $4O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
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Milwaukee, Wis. -'T had abad pain in my left side and l could not lift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
CHEVROLET

A corking good 49O Touring-in fine shape, with good tires-at s25C. If you like a Chevrolet sa.i cannot afford to pass this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
CREAMERY COMPANY pRosPERs

The annual meeting of the Purity Ice and Creamery company, one of this city's thriving industries, was held today, the reports made showing a splendid years business just closed. Resolutions were passed commenting the splendid management of c. C. Suttles. The board of directors for the coming year was elected as fol- lows: R. M. Agee, ]. B. Hain, J. Free man Suttle, B. L. Youngblood, c. E. Suttles, J. A. Minter, and Judge s. F. Hobbs. The officers elected by the board were: Judge s. IF. Hobbs, presi- dent, J. A. Minter. vice president and c. E. Suttles. secretary, treasurer. manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
FORD

You do not need a spy glass to see the values in the Fords we offer. Values are high-yet prices gre low. Touring, with starters, s135 up to s225. Two corking good Coupes. one at s275; an other 1922, like new, at s395. And a 1921 Sedan, repainted. in jam-up shape, at $3sO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10
ATTEMPT TO PUT BAR BILL BACK 0N .CALENDARCHECKED
Representative Fite Leads Successful Fight on Bill Giving Broad Powers to
 Bar Association
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AG Ell ERALD : HautOounery Ala Feb


 Following a hard fight made on the bill by Representative Fred Fite of Jefferson, the house of repre- sentatives Friday voted overwhel- mingly against the removal from the adverse calendar of the senate bill giving the Alabama Bar association the right to control the practice Of law in Alabama. When Represen- tative Glover of Henry made a motion to take the bill from the adverse calendar, Representative Fite's mo- ton to indefinitely postpone Mr. Glovers motion was carried by loud cry of "ayes"
 The bill passed the senate sever al days ago but was adversed by the house judiciary committee by d vote of 12 to 9. II provided that the Alabama Bar association should elect a commission which would issue li- cense and hear disbarment cases against lawyers It required each attorney in Alabama to pay a license of five dollars year for the sup port of the association.
 Representative Flte charged that the bill would create a perpetual board which would take from att torneys their right of trial by jury, and would take seven thousand dol lars year from the state treasury and would give the board, which would select it's own successors, full control of attorneys He said the board could prescribe any restric- tions it saw fit on persons applying for license.
 He mentioned that the dean of the university law school had been writ ing letters in support of the bill and he didn't know but what it was an effort to require all persons prac- tieing law to attend a law school.
 JASPER WATER CASE UP
 The Alabama Water company today petitioned the Alabama public ser vice commission to appraise the value of the properties of the company, located at Jasper, and to fix rates and schedule of service to the cus- toners. The hearing of this peti- ton was set for March 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-10

ing the necessary steps. to get relief through an appeal to the public service commission and in doing this as quickly as possible" J. w. Brooks, president of the city council expressed himself thus: City coun- cil should take up this matter at once, and I believe that we will be able to do so in the near future. It may have been good policy to wait until the old public service commis- sion went out of office, but with the new board in we should not delay asking for reduction in water rates. I believe we will get it."