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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
PUBLIC IS URGED TO SUPPORT AUTHORITIES
Morgan County Grand Jury De- plores Lack Of Action
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

The extent to which the general public is responsible for the enforce ment of law has been forcibly brought to the fore by the Morgan county grand jury Tn its report last week the jury stated its regret that it could not bring an indictmen; against the public for its apparent in difference to the enforcement of law. The jury's report has created wide discussion here.
 The jury requested that persons witnessing violations of the traftic laws swear out warrants against the offenders and appear against them in court. The jury requested also that the public stay behind the off cers at all times and see that the of ficials did enforce the law. It was the first time the Investigating body had ever taken the public to task in connection with law enforcement in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
TO LAY CORNER STONE

Grand Master Julius Spearman of the Alabama Grand Lodge of Masons, will conduct the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new First Christian church here next Friday morning. Other officers who have been named to assist him are Deputy Master James A. Bilbro, Senior Grand Warden o. D. Street or c. A. Yer Beck. Junior Grand Warden T. T. Culverson, Grand Marshal D. c. Springfield, Grand Chaplain E. R. Clarkson, Grand Treasurer Joseph Balfour, Grand Secretary J. A. Gal lant, Principal Architect w. T. Chris topher, Senior Grand Deacon M M. Turner, Junior Grand Deacon G. F. Christopher, Senior Grand Steward R. A. Bolglaze, Junior Grand Steward J w. Penn, Grand Tiler c. D. John son, Cup Bearers c. A. East, c. K. Crossfield and J. A. Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
TRAIN KILLS SELMA MAN

FULTON. Ala, Nov. 1S.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Charles Bradford, flagman on the Southern railroad residing in Selma, was killed here by local freight while on duty About 5:30 this afternoon. The train was switching on the lumber yard of the Scotch Lumber company and orders were given to back the engine be- fore he was clear of the track. He lived but a few minutes after the accident, his body having been crushed by the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
SEES NEW EXODUS
Negro Fair Head Predicts Departure
 Of More Members Of Race

Williams Harris, president of the Tennessee Valley Negro Fair asso- ciation. has given the press a state ment declaring his belief that many more negro farmers will be leaving this section for the north during the approaching winter unless something is done to hold them He declares many of them cannot live until the landowners make seasonal provisions for them in the spring and that their removal will be a necessity in a great many cases. Harris suggests that road buildingsand other public works now being planned be started as soon as possible Sd as to provide the needy negroes with employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
----------s.-------=-- JACKSON CELEBRATES
College Auditorium Crowded For
 Armistice Day Exercises

JACKSON. Ala, Nov. 13.-(Special Leased Wire. 1.-The college audi torium was filled to capacity Sum day for the Armistice Day celebra- tion. The decorations were beauti- ful. the entire stage overhead and the sides being covered with na- tional colors,s crepe paper cut in narrow strips, large flag in the center, with red, white and blue bunting drapery. In front there was a border of evergreens. grasses and peoples. Invocation was by Rev. U. s. Turnipseed. The program in- cluded songs by the congregation, announcements by the American Legion and the Red Cross, intro- duction of the speaker, Prof. Paul Fisher; addresses by R. A. M. Rog- CTS, commander Mobile post, Ameri- can Legion. and the Battle Hymn of the Republic" by the congrega- tion. After a minute of silent pray CT by the standing assemblage, the benediction was pronounced by Rev T. B. McPheeters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
DR. DAWSON AGAIN HEADS
 ALABAMA BAPTIST BODY
Conference Sets Precedent By Re-EIecting All Officers For A Second Term
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 13

Four hundred and thirty delegates to the 102nd session of the Alabama state Baptist convention, assembled in Montgomery in centennial cele- bration, began the program and busi- ness of the assembly today with the unanimous reelection of all old of ficers of the convention, establish ing a precedent in continuing in of flee for a period of more than two years it's president. pr. l.. o. Daw- son, Tuscaloosa, was reseated as moderator. w. M, Blackwelder, Huntsville, and J. R. Hobbs, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bir- mingham, were reelected vice presi- dents and pr. W. M. Woods, also of Birmingham, was reelected secre- tary for the 21st year.
 In welcoming the delegates to the capital of Alabama, Gov. W. w. Brandon took occasion to comment Upon the recent conference of gover- nors at the White House. He de- clared that Alabama was extremely liberal to the national government in providing the state constabulary for the purpose of curtailing the business of distilllng and selling liq- uor. but that greater. than the en- forcement of laws was obedience to laws and he asked the Baptists to discountenance the abetting of vio-
 
 The governors address drew ringing applause despite the admonition of the schair against such evidences of approval.
 Get Down To Business.
 Formalities dispensed with, the convention delved immediately into the business before the assembly and cleared the program for pr. John w. Phillips of Mobile, who delivered in the convention sermon, one of the most optimistic sermons ever preach ed from an Alabama pulpit. The keynote of the message was faith and abstenance from splitting debates and arguments over words and phrases in the dogma and over creed conception.
 In the apparent noise, unrest and bustlof of the present age, condi- tion which he declared had been widely publicized" from pulpit, press and platform, Dr. Phillips saw only the working out of Christianity which he characterized as a religion of restlessness. He declared that un- til the coming of Christ the world had been apathetic, quiet, restful but that with Him Christ had brought unrest He based this statement and bad policy will ever be the ag- gressor against good man and good policy, sin preferfing to be in conspicuous.
 Thankful For RestIessness.
 He was thankful for the restless ness in. that he saw plain evidence that there were enough Christians in the world to attempt to locate and uproot Sin. "The silences of God, he declared, "are louder and more eloquent than the shouts of hell.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
STUDENTS TO TRAVEL BY SPECIAL TRAIN
Large Number From Marion To Att
 tend Baptist Convention

MARION, Ala, Nov. 13.-(Special) Thursday November 15, special train will be operated between Ma rion and Montgomery to carry the faculty and student body of Judson college and other friends of the college to the Baptist state conven- tion at Montgomery.
 The train will leave Marion at z o'clock in the morning and will reach Marion on the return trip about o'clock that night. Presi- dent Baldy of Judson will be one of the main speakers on the program of the convention that day, as edu cational matters will be discussed. LuRch will be served to the Marion party at the Exchange hotel. A large party of Marion people are ex- pected to attend. Professor Snuggs of the Judson faculty Is in charge of arrangements for the special train and former Senator J. Marvin Moore is chairman of the committee of Marion citizens to take the stu dents from the college to the sta ton in automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
SPECIAL SESSION CALLED

A special communication of Ran burne Lodge, No. 652, A. F. & A. M., has been called for Saturday, No vember IT, for degree work. and fulA attendance Is urged. Visitors are welcome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
RARE IS RURIEn

Margaret, three months old, daugh- ter of Emos Clark died at his home in East Gadsden Monday. The fu- neral and burial took place at Union cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14

Toward the conclusion of his mes- sage he pictured a Baptist church large enough, broad minded enough consecrated enough to include every believer in the Christ and his ability to save. Throughout there was the admonition to the ministers to avoid pulpit hysteria and thus refrain from working the congregation into a frenzy.
 Reports of the various activities of the church, published in pamphlet and, therefore, not read to the con vention, showed that in 1923 the Baptist church has made the great est progress in the 102 years of US history in Alabama. All denomtna- tional schools in Alabama are full to overflowing, it was shown, and all activities of the church, excepting the missions field. were self-support- ing.
 Howard Assets $S16.S04.
 There are sn Alabama approxi- mately 60,00O Baptists who in- creased the yearly donation by sol,- 640.O6 over the 1922 total and brought the total paid upon the $75,0OO,OOt campaign to s2,OSS,247.60 the finan- cial report showed. Report on How ard college showed assets of $Sl6,- S04, with 40 students in the regl'- lar department, 90 students in the extension department and 90 students in thee observation school, the great est enrolment in the history of the institution. Judson showed an equal ly gratifying report. Thirteen new ministers have come into the state since the last convention.
 The convention will continue through Friday noon and it is ex- pected that before the close of the meeting 1000 delegates and visitors will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
REyENUE BOARD MEETS

The LaWrence county board Ot TeV- enue met in regular session Monday and transacted much routine busl- ness as well as considering ways ana means of directing the county finances for the new tax year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
TAXES ALL COLLECTED
Heflin Council To Act On Objections .- U. At. Next Meeting

HEFIIN, Ala, Nov. 13.-(Special.) ) According to R. E. Jones, town clerk, the town taxes for 1923 have been completed and returned to the coun- eil. The council will hear and deter mine any objections thereto upon It's regular meeting, November 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
TO GO TO OPELIKA

Frank Reid, who has been em- ployed at the Heflin Motor company for the past several years, has ac- cepted a position with the Opelika Motor company, and will move his family there about November 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
LAUNCH MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Moulton Parent-Teachers' as- sociation has launched a drive for new members. Tho drive is being made by the students of the fourth grade in the public schools up through all of the high school grades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14

Thomas B. Puckett, n years old died at his home near Glencoe Mon day night. The funeral and burial took place at Bethel cemetery Tues day afternoon. MT. Puckett is sur vived by his widow and several chih- dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
ENTERTAIN ENDEAvoRERs

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ma rion Presbyterian church enter tained the Intermediate Christian Endeavor society of the church with a party at the home of MT. and Mrs. George P. White. Each member of the society invited one guest. The auxiliary furnished refreshments. There were about 40 young people in attendance. The chaperones were Mrs. George P. White, Mrs. Mamie Carrel, Mrs. George F. Marshall, Mrs. Roy l.. Jackson, Miss Bessie Jones and Rev. w. B. JClemmons. Miss Inez White had charge of the entertainment program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
CHIEF GIVEN RAISE

The town council at it's last meeting raised the salary of Chief of Police Ike Wheeler. Mir Wheeler has been on the job for the past three years and has made an efficient of- ficer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
HOME ON WHEELS

"You spend most of your time tour ing?"
 "Yes," replied Mrs. Chuggins lit- tie wearily; q have about decided to take the Home, Sweet Home motto off the parlor wall and hang it in the flivver.' Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
ENJOY ,PossUM HUNT

A number of young people of Ma rion enjoyed a 'possum hunt Fri day night. They went out in auto mobiles to the beautiful country home of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Webb and went on the hunt from there. The party bagged one pos sum. Mrs. Webb served refresh ments after the hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14

other tattoo on right forearm. Actual fingerprints are on file with the United States bureau of criminal identification and with police depart ments in New York, Chicago and numerous other cities and towns The reward is now S600.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
NINE RAIDS MADE BY .PHENIX CITY POLICE

PHENIX CITY, Ala, Nov. 13.-- (SpeciaI) )-Nine raids were conduct ed by members of the PheniX City police department Monday after noon, and eight gallons of whisky were seized. The place, said by po- lice to be operated by Drew Horne, in "Laudanum Lane in the upper Girard section of PheniX, was raided by the officers, where the reported seizure of small quantity of liquor. Horne was arrested and placed in the Girard jail on a charge of vio- lating the prohibition law. Four boys, whose ages range from 15 to IS years. also were arrested by the police during the afternoon on charges of gaming.
 MRS. TRAILER GAINING
 The condition of Mrs, Susie Tray Ter, who was injured when she at tempted to jump from an automo- bile travelling at fast rate of speed on the Summerville road Friday thorities last night to be improving and it was said that she would be able to leave there today.
 AGED WOMAN EXPIRES
 Mrs. Mary Jane Johnson, S4 years old, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her son, F. J. Johnson, on Third avenue, Girard. The body will be carried to Ezelle. Ala. for funeral and interment Wednesday.
 Mrs. Johnson is survived by four sons, D. J. Johnson of Girard, Will liam Johnson of Mobile, J. c. John son of Fiorala and G. T. Johnson of Goshen, and two daughters, Anna Blalock and Mrs. Addie Mathis of Dothan.
 J. T. PERRY BURIED
 Joseph T. Perry. 65 years old, died at his home in Scale, last night, having been in falling health for some time. Mir. Perry was one of the best known citizens in Russell county, having been 8 member of one of the old families of the coun- ty He was 8 member of the Meth odist church. Besides his widow, who was Miss Anna Brandon, one son, Thomas Perry, of Bessemer. survives him. The son was at the bedside when the end came. Flu neral services were held at Scale Tuesday afternoon at o'clock and interment followed there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
GLENCOE MAN RURJED

is found in possession of a car with out current license tag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
DRIVE UNDER WAY

Gadsden was divided into elght zones for the purposes for the Saliva tion Army drive at a meeting of the advisory board of that organization Monday night, and it is announced the Civitan, Rotary, Kiwanis and Business Woman's clubs will name committees to take care of all of them, two zones ito each club. The drive is to secure funds for the work of tfa army in 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
GERMAN IS sPEAKER

John Rasmussen, am ex-soidler or the German army and now memper of the Student Volunteer Band of Emory university. addressed the w. c. A. Armistice Day. MT. Rasmus- sen pleaded for better understand- Ing of European countries and be- lieves that this can be, brought about by an interchange of students and pro pean universities. Tis cmfwyp sh pean universities. This Is tho first of serie of talks at MontevAllo empha- sizing ,nternatlonalissz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
eo4. RAI,ES cIxNED

Etowah county ginned 6,245 bales or cotton up to November 1, as against 7,1O7 bales up to the same date a year ago. It is said practically all of the crop has been ginned and that it is now being rushed to the market. Spots were selling above 33c Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
l. GADSDEN PLANT IS
 TO BE ENLARGED
$10O,000 Addition To Be Erected By Southern Man
 ufacturing Company
GADSDEN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

Announcement was made Tuesday that the Southern Manufacturing company is planning to add milling in-transit plant to it's big finishing mill on Tenth street to take care of the surplus rough lumber produced in the Gadsden district The addi- ton will require an expenditure of about $10O,00O. It is proposed to take the rough lumber made by the near mills and finish it for the market: It is said since the car works burned a number of small mills have had to cease operation for lack of a market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
MANY OWNERS DELINQUINT

Officials stated Tuesday that not less than 600 automobile owners would be delinquent taxpayers after Wednesday as it will be impossible to wait on all of those who have not assessed their machines for taxes and licenses. Chief of Police Little field announces that he has instructed his force to arrest every person who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
MONTEVALL0 CELEBRATES
Armisticc Day Program Of Music And
 Addresses Carried out

MONTENALLO, Ala, NOV. lo. | Especial. )-Sunday afternoon at , o'clock, large and enthusiastic au- dience met in the chapel of Alabama college for the celebration or Armls- tice Day.
 The audience consisted of the facul ty and students of the college ths local Exchange club, which .marched over in body; the ex-service men in and around Montevallo- marched with them, and the Montevallo U. U. D.
 The address of G. l.. Bailes Of bir- mingham was most enthusiastlcahv received. His review of the causes oi the war, of the part America played in bringing itat to a successful close and the debt we owe 60 those Who paid the supreme sacrifice were most inspiring. He concluded with most effective peroration on our countrys flag. concluding with the following sentence.
 May the God of nations, who has rested the ark of his convenant with America. continue to crown our lag with honor; protect it from treason, and grant us to send it down to oul children's children with all the bless ings of justice, freedom, demoracy, education and religion
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-08-10
CHAPTER w
The House In Solo,.

Wilmington and his companion
were walking at a good pace. Tommy
started In pursuit at once, and was
in time to see them turn the corner
Of the street. His vigorous strides
soon enabled him 10 gain Upon them,
and by the time he, in his turp,
reached the corner the distance be-
tween them was sensibly lessened.
Their course was a zigzag one de-
signed to bring them as quickly as
possible TO oxford street. When at
length they turned into 1t, proceeding
IN an easterly direction, Tommy
slightly increased his pace. Little by
little he gained upon them.
Just before the Bond Street tube
station they crossed the road. Tommy,
unpercetved, faithfully at their heels,
and entered the big Lyons. There
they went up TO the first floor, and sat
at a small table in the window. It
was late, and the place was thinning
out. Tommy took q seat at the table
next to them, sitting directly behind
Wilmington in case Of recognition. On
the other hand, he had. full view of
the second man and studied him at
tentlvely. He was fair. with a weak,
unpleasant face, and Tommy put him
down as being either a Russian or a
Pole. He was probably about fifty
years Of age, his shoulders cringed a
little as he talked, and his eyes, small
and crafty, shifted increasingly.
Wilmington ordered a substantial
lunch for himself and his companion /;
then. as the waitress withdrew, he
moved his chair a little closer to the
table and began to talk earnestly in
a low voice. The other man Joined in.
Listen as he would, Tommy'could only
catch a word here and there; but the
gist Of II seemed to be some direc-
tions or orders which the big man
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-08-10
E2DpE ddd!yS
~ EveNN6
Fairy Tale
WMARY GRAHAM bOELYL<
ELVES BALL
WMARYG GRAHAM ~
eog,s ,osT m ~tSrl,n Htw;,U1 yhio"

"Come to the ball." said Eiile Eli
"We are giving a ball, we want every
one TO come"
And she went around asking all the
friends Of the Elves, and the trlehus
of the Elves are many.
you'll be sure to come, won't you
Fairy Princess Twilight-BelI! she
asked. And Fairy Princess Twilight
Bell accepted with much joy.
you'll be sure to come, won't you,
Fairy Princess Joy?" she asked. Il
Fairy Princess JOY said she wouldn't
miss it for anything, and thar she
would be right on hand. Or rather
she explained, she would be along on
both her feet.
you'll be sure to come, won't you
Fairy Ybab?" she asked. Ana Far!
: Ybab said she would come and that
the Fairies orchestra would come TOO
Then" said Fairy Ybab, when th'
members Of the Elves orchestra wan
to dance we will play for them"
THAT is wonderful" said Elie Elf
"you are always so unseIhsh, deai
Fairy Ybab."
"Well," said Fairy Ybab, 1T alWay'
seems rather mean to be selfish apou
music. If one can give a great dea
of happiness by playing merry an'
pretty notes ! think one should q
so.'
And then Efie Elf asked the rest o
the Fairies, and all Of the Brownies
and Billie Brownie and his brother
Bonnie, accepted for the Who'll
family
Efie Elf invited old Mr.. Giant an
Witty Witch and she invited Mr.. Su
and Mr.. Moon.
She invited the King of the Cloud
and the Army OF Raindrops and tn
Mist grandchildren and the RainbON
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-08-10
Worth the Effort.

When retired ministers get together
they frequently fall to discussing ser
fiohs they have preached. Two Scotch
Presbyterians just over from Scotland
met at a church service recently and
during the conversation one of them
Stated that when he first entered the
ministry he delivered a sermon three
hours in length. y
Mon, weren't you tired before you
had finishedf" asked the other.
"Sure," the other answered, but 1t
would a done your heart good to see
how tired the people were."-Colum'
bus Dispatch.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-08-10

The common criminal, the well-bred
Irish gentleman, the pale Russian, ana
the efficient German master OF the
ceremonies! Truly a strange SIN
lister gathering! Who was this man
who held in his finger these curiously
~variegated links of an unknown chain!
Two knocks followed in quick sue
cession on the door below. The hrSt
man was quite unknown TO Tommy,
who put him down as a city clerk. A
quiet, intelllgcnt-looking man, rather
shabbily dressed. The second was OF
the working classes, and his face was
vaguely familiar to the young man.
Three minutes later came another,
a man OF commanding appearance, ex-
quisltely dressed, and evidently well
born. His face, again, was not I'M
known TO the watcher, though he
could not for the moment put a name
TO It.
After his arrival there was n long
wait. In fact, Tommy concluded that
the gathering was now complete, and
was just cautiously creeping out from
his hiding place, when another knock
sent him scuttling back TO cover.
This last-comer came up the stairs
so quietly that he was almost abreast
of Tommy before the young man had
realized his presence.
He "a a small man, very pale, with
a gentle, almost womanish air. The
angle Of the cheek-bones limited at his
Slavonic ancestry, otherwise there
was nothing to indicate his national
ity. AS he passed the recess, he
turned his head slowly. The strange
light eyes seemed to burn through the
curtain Tommy could hardly believe
that the man did not know he was
there and In spite of himself he shiv-
cred. He was no more fanciful than
the majority Of young E~nglishmen,