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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
FREIGHT TRAIN
 KILLS WOMAN
C0llinsville Mass Meeting To Ask Protection At Rail
 Crossing

COLLINSvILLE. Ala, Feb. s. Especial. A terrible accident occurred here Thursday afternoon when south bound freight train of the Southern railroad struck Mrs. Anna. Smith at the crosisng near the depot. She was said to have been walking very rapidly and did not realize how near the train was and stepped directly in front of the +oncoming freight. f. ,.f
 Practically every bone in her body was broken and she was tossed several feet through the air. and by the time any one reached her she was dead. Mrs. Smith is widely known in this part of the state and was one of the old resi- dents of this city. She leaves several children and her husband. who is an invalid and besides a great many friends. The funeral services are de- layed pending the arrival of relatives.>
 Mass Meeting to Be Held
 A mass meeting has been called to be held at the high school auditorium here next Monday afternoon to decide on medHS Ol protecting 'lne puUHc dt the railroad crossing on Main street of this city, where several serious acci- dents have occurred in the past several years. Some steps are to he taken to either put up gate or to have watch man placed at this point in the near future, as it is a very dangerous point here. Other safety devices are to, be discussed pertaining to the safety of tKe school children going and coming from school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
DRUG STORE ROBBED Porter Blamed For $1O0 Loss At Ope. lika .-f


 OPELIKA. Ala, Feb. s.-(Special Leased Wire.l "A negro, named Thirs- ty. Jones, an employee of Walden Drug company, is in jail on a charge of grand larceny, the arrest being the re- suit of the discovery of plot of whole sale stealing from the drug store. l. is stated that about $1OO worth of goods consisting of expensive extracts, chemicals medicines and notions had been missed from the store.
 Interest in Revival
 The revival service at St. Paul Meth odist church in this city is growing ia interest. under the preaching of Rev. J. W. Reinhardt, conference evange- list. Twenty applicants for church membership are reported to-date.
 !, t, Sue Power Company
 Barns and Walker, the well-known firm. of Opelika attorneys, are repre- senting the plaintiff, G. W. Farr, in a $5O,000 damage suit, recently filed against the Alabama Power company in the Randolph court. The suit is based on. the. death of the plaintiff s wife, as the result of an electric shock from the company's wires at the plain tiff's home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
BUSINESS CHANGES NOTED AT FA.YETTE
New Grocery Store Opens-New
 Restaurant Is Planned


 FAYETTE, Ala, Feb. .S.-(Special.) ) There has been several changes in the business circle of rayette, the last week and some new businesses added. F.. A. Nuckles, of the firm of F. A. Nuckles and company, has sold his in- terest in the business to Dr. $. S. Maddox. W. E. Butler, and Mathew Brook. r. NJ. Lockhart, proprietor. has sold the city market to Edgar Bohan- nan, and John Cannon. Lee Tarwater sold the city cafe to c. A. Stacy. Can non and McCaleb is the firm name of a new grocery store, just opened. T. G. Johnston is erecting a building for a new restaurant.
 Entertains StewardSS
 J. D. Dickson entertained the board of stewards of the Methodist church, in a business meeting at his home. Plans were made or individual work in the collection of assessments in their charge. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
WOODMEN CLASS
 WILL BE INITIATED
Perry County High School So- tH- < zcietx Elects officers

MARION, Ala, Feb. S.-Sprott camp No. 947 Woodmen of the World will hold its regular. meeting on the February s, and will have large class of candidates to initiate. H. F. Nichols, the consul commander and Henry W. Ivey the clerk, have issued invitations to the all the other Woodmen of the county to. attend.
 Society Elects Officers
 The literary society of the senior class of Perry County High school have elected officers for the new term of. school as follows: Roy Barnett, president; Kendrick Hare, vice presi- dent; Margaret HileyA secretary; Mary Long, critic.
 Bishop Mcdowell Confirms Class
 Rev. William G. McOowell, bishop coadjustor of the Diocese of Alabama. condueted services at St. Wilfred's Episcopal church last Sunday morning. He also confirmed a class of applicants for membership in the church.
 Lieut.. Patrick Visits Marion
 Jack Patrick, first hetenant in the aviation corps of the United States army, was visitor in Marion this week.
 Mrs. Antoinette McCulIey.
 Mrs. Antoinette AIcCulley died at the residence of Mrs. R. l.. Adair in Union town last Friday after prolonged ill., ness: She was the widow of the late Robert McCulley, prominent Perry county planter.
 .Vetern Passes Away
 Newton M. Griffin, one of the few remaining veterans of the war between the States, passed away this week at the home of his son, Pierce Griffin in the Hamburg neighberhood. He was in his ninetietli year, and was a mem- Der of prominent Perry county family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
POLL TAX PAYMENTS
 JUMP LNs FAYETTE
Several Citizens Pay Up For Years Past. Collector Reports

FAYETTE, Ala, Feb. S.-(Special.D From statement furnished by tax Collector John R. Fowler the poll tax for Fayette county in 1923, was $3,357 against $2,74S, for 1922. In the list of prayers. Mrs. Fowler says quite number have paid back poll, some as far back as 22 years.
 Mrs. NuckIes Honored
 Mrs. Paul Nuckles was the houoree of bridge party last Tuesday after noon. Those to enjoy the game were, Mrs. Paul Nuckles, Mrs. A. J. Lawley, Mrs. Roy Dodds. Mrs. J. F. Robertson. Mrs. E. E. Thomason; Mrs. J. H. Muckley. Mrs. T. c. Propst, and Miss Augusta Robertson. Prize for high score was awarded Mrs. A.. J. Lawley.. and the consolation prize, Mrs. E. E. Thomson. ,e
 :, Mrs. Rose Hostess K Mrs. E. Rose was hostess in her home on Winston street. last Tuesday, to the ladies of the Presbyterian Aid so- ciety. Those present were. Mrs. M. Brotherton, Mrs. W. w. Monroe, Mrs. Roy Chandler. Mrs. Romie Fulford, Mrs. 9. NJ. Grimslet, Mrs W. D. Morton, Mrs. T. NJ. Peters. Mrs. F.. R. Van- Diver, Mrs. Lovie Lofts. Mrs. D. n. Arnold, Mrs. George Gullett, Mrs. T. A. Rose, and Thos. NJ. Peters, Jr.
 Party For Mrs Scott
 Mrs. Charles Scott was the honoree at an unannounced social gathering of friends last Tuesday afternoon, at the home of Prof. and Mrs. B. l.. Balch, in College Park. The event was cele- bration of Mrs. Scott's birthday.
 Court Adjourns
 The non-jury term of circuit court, with Judge K. l.. Blanton, officiating adjourned Wednesday evening, after three days session. Eleven criminal and six cival cases were disposed of.
 Granted New Trial
 The court of appeal in a decision handed down last Tuesday granted a new trial to Mrs. Aline Kirkley, who received a five year sentence following conviction on a charge of manslaughter for the killing of her uncle, Sanders billiard, about a year ago. Mrs. Kirkiey is now at liberty on a $750 cash bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
AWAIT DECISION 2. DN PRIMARY. PLANS
No Ballots Ordered So Far In
 .; Dallas County

! ASELM sAla., Feb. 'S.-(Special Leased Wire. JIG. W. Barker, secre- tary of he Dallas county democratic executive eommittee, said that the com mittee wiN take no action in fegard to the primafy until after the meeting of the state zdemocratic committee which will be held in Montgomery Monday, February e11. Alter that the Dallas county dennecratic executive committee will be called to. make its decision. v Phosphate Ordered.
 The Dallas County Farm bureau will meet in its new quarters at the court house Wednesday, February Is, :at'zs1O o'clock. About 250 Dallas county farmers are expected to be present. Twelve carloads of acid phosphate were received on Friday for local distribu- tion, part of the Q carloads ordered for February shipment. This is the first time in the history of farming when a bale of cotton will buy a car load of acid phosphate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
SEES GROWTH OF
 DAIRY INDUSTRY
Cream Shipping Movement In Tennessee Valley Pleasing
 To Hardie
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU)

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Feb. 8. The south is rapidly coming into the leadership in the dairy industry of the nation and Alabama has splendid position in the southern ranking of states. according to William Hardie of Auburn, dairy expert, who is in Morgan county after having spent some time in Madison county in the inter- est of the campaign to expand the industry in this state. Mrs. Hardie also expressed himself as much pleased with the movement in Lawrence county to ship quantities of cream to Mor- gan county creamery. There is no such thing as over stocking the cream and butter market" Mir. Hardie stated.
 to Fight Malaria
 l.. H. Rector, new sanitary engineer, for the northern section of the state assumed his duties here Friday. He will make a survey immediately of the malaria situation in all of the Tennes- see Valley counties. The fight against malaria will be bitter one in north Alabama, he declared but predicted that it will be won. Mir. Rector for merly was in the Mobile district. He will succeed Col. William D. Wright son who has been transferred to Balti- more, Md. 7,
 Tax Official Visits
 ], B. P. Roberts of Montgomery, mem Der of the Alabama tax commission, is making a tour of north Alabama confering with tax officials. Mir. Rob- erts declared Friday reports indicated that tax payments were being made more promptly this year.
 Euiogizes Wilson
 Eulogy of Woodrow Wilson was given at the weekly meeting of the Morgan Kiwanis club by B. W. God bey. His subject was "Woodrow Will son, the Man" New members of the club were introduced as follows: A. A. Hardage, A. D. Cohen and Henry Sig man.
 Pastor Absent
 In the. absence of the pastor. Dr. l.. F. Goodwin. members of the West Minister Presbyterian church, will con- duct services there for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
MAJOR GENERAL REVIEWS CADETS
Makes Visit To Marion %Insti- tute-Entertained At
 Luncheon

MARION, Ala, Feb. S.-(Specia1.) ) Major General Charles s. Farnsworth, arrived in Marion Thursday. He came spected the corps of cadets of the Uni the station by Capt. James E. Cole, Jr., of the United States army, who, is assigned to Marion institute by the government as instructor in military science. Lieut.. Col. Charles. N. Sisson, of the U. $. army reserves, superintend- ant of Marion institute, and by a dele gation of the Civitan club of Marion, headed by J. Marvin Moore, the presi- dent of the club. The other Civilians wer A. K. Armstrong, 1rby Pope, Lawrence P. Howze, Arthur " Stewart, William l. Hogue, Bodie Mason and Rev. W. E. Clemmons.
 At the institute he was met by Col. Walter Lee Murfee; president of the school, and by Lieut.. H. F. Costolo and J. A. Mitchell, members of the U. s. army reserves who are members of the faculty. General Farnsworth accom- panied by these officers and the Civi- tan delegation inspected the corps of cadets who were drawn up on the campus under command of. cadet Cap tain, Crigler. After the inspection the cadets passed in review before the gen. eral. Some of the faculty members and the Civitan delegation were entertained at lunch at the home of Col. Murfee. After the luncheon General Farnsworth gave a very interesting outline of the work of the reserve officres training corps throughout the country.
 Bucket Brigade Formed
 The members of the junior and sophomore classes of Perry County High school were formed into bucket brigade for the fighting of possible fire in the buildings of the school at a meeting held Thursday morning. . f Memorial Pillars Erected
 Two handsome brick memorial pillars have been erected at the entrance of Judson college on either side of the cement walk leading to the main en- trance. One was erected by the senior class of 1920 and the other by Col, F. N. K. Bailey of DeSoto City, Florida in memory of his sister, Lula Bailey, a former Judson girl. -- Mrs. Hendrix Dies
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph A. Hendrix were called to Waynsboro, Miss, this week by the death of Mir. Hendrix's mother, Mrs. V. D. Hendrix.
 Sheriff Raids Stills Charles A. Wilkerson, sheriff of Per ry county, with his deputies and deputy Gaddy of Dallas county, made a rait in Pope's Beat below Uniontown las
 week and found four stills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
SILHOUETTES OF ,. x. STATE CAPITAL
eTATE CAPIFAL BUREAG

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. s. Senator Oscar Underwood has Nths unanimous support of women offcisls and employees at state capitol in his race for the presidency, so far as can be ascertained by an observer. At any rate, none of the women on duty at the capitol has been heard to voice anything but Hearty approval of the senator's candidacy and some ot his most vigorous and aggressive support CTS are members of the fair sex They boost his campaign, wear Underwood buttons, conspicuously displayed, and show great enthusiasm in pinning such buttons on masculine friends who hap peh to enter the capitol devoid of this expression of loyalty to Alabama s candidate for the presidency.
 The attitude of the. women toward Senator Underwood contains in it sornethine whieh-.is in the nature of q compliment both to the senator and t.,ythe political side of. the women vot- CTS, make-tip.
 The female of the species has been classified by Kipling as more deadly than the male, but apparently it is ifOt. SO AluCl duutCtcu U CuctISuluS dnA- mostly oyer issues which have long since passed into history. Senator Un- .derwood, it will be recalled, opposed granting women the right to vote. s, Does the enthusiastic support ac- corded Underwood by the women real- ,Iy indicate ss that women are more broad minded and less vindictive, po- iitcaIly, than; the men? Or is it due to the, indefinite feminine trait which sometimes responds more to indifer- ence than to the most ardent suitdr? Do the women really understand and appreciate the sentiment which actuat- ed so many honest men in public life, on the suffrage question, a sentiment which made them wish to see women remain always shielded from contact with the affairs of politics, and public life?
 At any rate, whatever may be the cause, as stated above, the women of the capitol city, as represented by these who serve. the state at the capitol, are heartily and avowedly for Under wood. They have made no demand that he apologize for having opposed women suffrage, and seek no gusran- tee that he will uphold and maintain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
|DR. BIARElS0N ARCHIVE BOARD
Sheffield Man Is Elected Vice !. Chairman, Mrs. Owen
 Reports
lsrATE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. S.- The board of trustee of the Alabama department of archives and history in annual meeting Friday elected Dr. ". II. Blake of Sheffield. vice chair
 man of the body, Gov. W. W. Bran don. is !ex-offici9 chairman.
 Annnal report was submitted by Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen, director of the department, and hte heads of the various divisions of the depart meht also made their reports. Thomas NJ, Owen, ,JS, chief clerk of the depart ment, reported on the archives, Mrs. Mary E. Mullen reported on the library; Mrs. Frances Halls reported on the, travelling libraries; Mrs. Henry King reported on the work of the file clerk. E A resolution was psssed by the board assign clerk to mafe a record of Alabama muster rolls during the war between the states fin view of the fact that the Alabama department is pre- pairing to make card in Dixie of all Alabama soldiers in the servfee of the Confedefaey. Another resolution was passed by the board asking the lesis- lature to increaser the mgintesance fund of the department.
 The trustees inspected the record room in the basement, recently reol, ganized by Thomas Nj. Owen, IT,, chief clerk, and the room was found kept in excellent condition.
 The following members of the board were present: Governor Brandon Dr.. W. H. Blake, Sheffield; Chauncey Sparks, Eufaula; William l.. Lances- ter, Wetumpka Judge Henry E. Eos. ter, Tuscaloosa Congressman l.. B. Bainey, Gadsden and Hugh Morrow, Birmingham. t9f
 | Several s of the trustees announced their intention of visiting Friday aft. ernoon the grave of William Wyatt Bibb, the first Governor of Alabama This grave is situated near Coosade on land belonging .te Warren Hall. The latter will on this occasian present the grace to the care. and custody of the state,. through the archives depart ment.
 Lieut.. Edwin E. Johnson arrived at Maxwell Field in a Martin bi-motor plane Tuesday afternoon, this complet. ing the last lap of an air journey from Mincola. Field. Johnson left Nashville at 12 80 O'clock Friday afternoon and landed at Maxwell Field in three hours. He said he encountered no diff. ficulty. and that tbe air was ideal for flying Johnson'ss family reside at Pike road in this county, and he will spend several days. here. He is the aviator who caused "a sensation several weeks ago by making safe landing on Riverside Drive in New York city. Dispute Over Coin
 A dispute over the ownreship of a 25-cent piece caused the death of Julius Cooper, and the making of a charge of murder against Andrew Charson, negroes, today. Cooper was shot one time by a pistol in Charson's hands. Charson disappeared and has not been arrested, ts-. ~, .efsi .T %Es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
SCORES BUCK" PASSING .Fallacy Of Idea Shown By Demopolis Kiwanis Club

.'DEMOPOLIS. Ala, Feb. S.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. .)-"Passing the Buck was exemplified in the opening ''stunt" of Thursday Kiwanis luncheon. The chairman of the program commit tee was called on for number of the program, he excused himself and sug- gested another. The duty was in turn passed to another and finally to "Duek" Drake, who interestingly explained that a Kiwanian's policy must not be to ''Let George do it." Passing the Buck" is taboo" f.
 The visitors present were Attorney l.. R. Wilson of Demopolis, W. A. Smith, city treasurer, and W. E. Har- grove, public accountant of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

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 For fifty years Lydia E. Pinkham's. Vegetable Compound has been used by women from girlhood through middle age. S :. It is a dependable medicine for troubles common to women. Such symptoms as Mrs. Policeman had are relieved by correcting the cause of the trouble. For sale by druggists every. where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
MOBILEANS VOTING
 ON SHOALS ISSUE
Over 5000 Ballots Cast So Far
 In Election

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. S.-(Special Leased Wire.)-With over 5000 bal. lots in hand. there is. every indication that 10000 Mobilians will take part in the referendum to show the sentiment of this city with regard to the offers for Muscle Shoals. The contest will come to close Saturday and by that time it is expected that the total will reach fully 10000, as the ballots are coming in at the rate of from 1,200 to LOO each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
BIGAMY CHARGED

CENTERVILkE,. Ala.,a Feb. s. Especial. )-Sheriff John $. Ward reached Centerville Wednesday after noon of this. week, bringing with him k. c. Bethany, charged with bigamy. 1tsis alleged by the court papers here that Bethany, having a wife and two children. deserted them and married young girl and when it became known that he had wife and children he left this section and was arrested in New man, Ga. Acquisition papers. were granted and Sheriff Ward made the trip. to Newman. The bond has been fixed at $1,000' and the case will be acted upoh by the grand jury at it's next session. Wife No. 2 clings to her supposed husband ssS ~ .Y Gardens ,Kllied
 The recent freezes Killed the rem nant of. vegetation in this section. and those gardeners who were venturesome enough to replant their gardens after the January freeze that it will be neces- sary for them to make third attempt.
 yl- Chimney Blown Dodwn
 tornado struck the Avery place, a nile and half northwest of Center vile and demolished a chimney to a dwelling house. The wind then arose and no further damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
SCHOOL EVENTS
 WILL BE STAGED
Hundreds Expected To Attend
 Affair In Tuscaloosa
tTUscALOOsA BUREAU)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Feb. ,S.-A county school affair will be held in Tuscaloosa March 1, which it is ex- pected to bring hundreds of school chill dren to make exhibits, have contests. and to take sightseeing trips to all places of interest. The affair will open with band: concert st g o'clock. At 9 80 the, children will'ss1e divided into groups and taken to places of most in terest to them and at 10 o'clock school exhibits will be opened to the public. At, noon songs will be sung by the combined group Of high schools, ele' mentary grades, and primary grades and at o'clock there will be series of song concerts and later in the evening visit to the fire department will be made for a demonstration in fire fighting. Prizes will amount to severui hundred dollars to be contest ed for by the several schools.
 Farm Bureau To Meet
 The Tuscalosoa farm bureau and county council will meet at the cham Der of commerce auditorium Saturday mOTHlnS IprBl ine ApurpOSe soL tdhiHs steps to- lave more rural telephones installed and to plan for the opening of the curb market here March 15.~'
 To Build $7,0Q0 Home
 E. P. Holmes has closed contract with $. H. Hinckley to erect S7,000 home at Seventeenth avenue and Tenth street. Work will commence at once.
 @ Chest Plan Indorsed
 The committee named at a mass meeting to investigate the community chest idea for Tuscaloosa has made a favorable report to General Chairman Hayes Tucker. Another mass meet ing will be called soon, at which it will be decided if the community chest will be put on. 3 fr
 Fires Are Numerous
 Tuscaloosa had four fires before noon Friday all in different parts of the city. There was no serious damage. but the fire department was called out to all of the blazes. "
 E. F. Baird will have charge of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
KIWANIS PROGRAM GIVEN

TROY, Ala, Feb. S.-(Special. )---- The program committee of the Kiwanis club, headed by Byron McBryde and Fill Pagan, made a start Thursday night for the month of February with splendid program. Miss Frances Hicks gave a reading with piano ac- compartments by Miss Rita Williams
 Miss lula Mae Norris gave another splendid reading and this was followed by dance hg Martha Eugenia Vaughn, who pleased everyonefby her grace and charm. The dance was given in cos tune and she was accompanied by Miss Marie MeBryde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
ALBERTVILLE HOTEL DESTROYED BY FIRE Patrons Routed At An Early
 Hour As Building Burns

ALBERTyILLE, Ala, Feb. S. Especial. Patrons of the Albertville hotel were routed from their rooms at an early hour this morning by fire of unknown origin. The flames began in the kitchen and destroyed the whole building, two-story frame structure, at an estimated loss of $5,O00. [.
 Fires had been out in the kitchen stoves for several hours and the origin of the fire is mystery. Patrons in the main building were able to get out their belongings sse...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
ASSOCIATION PLANS
 CORDOVA CARNIVAL
Entertainment To Be Staged
 For Benefit Of Schools
lJAaPER RuREAul

JASPER, Ala, Feb. S.-Reports from Cordova today are. that the Parent-Teacher association of Cordova will hold carnival at the new Indian Head grammar school building next Saturday night. A feature of the carnival is to be the Indian Head band which is under the. direction of Prof lessor Merck, The proceeds of the carnival will be. used for the benefit of -rhe C0rdova public schools.
 Building Completed
 Henry Stokes of Cordoya was here today and stated that the Nelson Gro, cery company in that town has just completed it's new building, which is one of the best in Walker county. A large refrigerator has been installed costing $2,O0O.