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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
FIRE INSURANCE REVISION READY
 BY NEXT MONTH
Water Main Extentions And Fire Equipment
 Given As Cause

Birmingham's revised schedule of fire Insurance rates, providing sharp re- auctions in many sections of the city and increases in some others, will be- come effective, within the next two weeks, it was learned Wednesday at the offices of the Alabama Inspection and Rating bureau, state representatives of the Southeastern Underwriters' as sociation. , F. A. DeYore, district manager, who supervised the re-classification work, has worked out all details of the new schedule and it is now in the hands of the printers. In the aggregate the re- visions will mean a saving to property owners of Q large sum annually. though officials can not accurately estimate the amount at this time.
 Effective January
 The revised schedule will be effec- tive as of January Il, and property owners will be advised fully of the new rates by their insurance agents, Mir. DeVore said. f~
 While home owners in sections here tofore listed as second, third and fourth class zones will reap most of the bene- fits, the downward revision will he felt by various other classes of property, of ficials said.
 According to Mir. DeVore, the revised rates will call for increases on certain classes of property in many sections. This applies particularly in cases where fire risks are unusually great, he said.
 Tt is impossible" he continued, ".to make q definite statement until the new schedule is ready for publication. There will be a great many reductions, but : there also will be increases. Home owners will reap most of the benefits, but some home owners will not get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
.COlJE LECTURES
 HERE THURSDAY.
French Doctor To Be Heard One Night Only At The
 Jefferson

Emile Coue, one of the leading ex' ponents of the treatment of nervous and other diseases through auto-suggestion will spend Thursday in Birmingham and deliver a lecture on his work Thursday night at the Jefferson thea. tre.
 The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Birmingham Theosoph- ical society, beginning at 8 o'clock.
 NJ. Coue, now on his second lecture tour of the United States, where he at- tracted great crowds on his first visit, will arrive in Birmingham at 5 o'clock Thursday morning, but will remain in his car until o'clock, when a welcom- ing committee, headed by J. D. Moore and the French consul stationed in Birmingham, will visit him. He will be in his room at the Tutw"-r hotel all Thursday morning. Thursday after noon he will be taken by Mir. and Mrs. W. ,sD. Nesbitt, who visited him last summer in his home at Nancy, France, for visit to the leading places of in- terest in the city.
 Practical demonstrations of his method of treatment will be given i'm mediately after the lecture Thursday night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
CONTROVERSY ON
 BONDS CONTINUES
Schools Only,' Contingent Re-
 sents Riders

Commissioner William H. Harrison Wednesday declined to comment on the report that school authorities have no intention of withdrawing school bonds from the pending election, should other bonds issues be included, save to de- clare that he was evidently misunder- stood.
 T did not declare school authorities might withdraw school bonds under those circumstances" said Harrison, What did say in a statment Tuesday was that friends of the school bonds may urge their withdrawal if fight developed over including other bonds."
 Meanwhile reports persisted Wednes- day that a bitter fight was brewing over the report of the sub-financing committee which leaked out, to. the eff feet that other bond issues were to be recommended along with the school is- sue.
 Neither side of the question would make any comments on the situa tion which may result in the defeat of all issues, according to city hall reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
TAKE TESTIMONY
 IN JOHNSON CASE
Defendant Charged With Killing Of J. R. Turner In January
 Of Last Year

Four witnesses were heard Wednes- day afternoon in the trial of Peyton Johnson, negro, charged with the mur- der of John Robert Turner at Twenty third street and Fifth avenue, with an axe, January 6, 1923.
 No attempt was made by either the prosecution or the defense to bring out any evidence obtained directly or iRdi- rectly through use of scopolamine, or so-called truth serum. Practically all the evidence was in the nature of de- scriptions. of the wounds alleged to have been made on the dead mans head, in an attempt by the prosecution to show that he had been killed by an at tack with an axe.
 l. c. Turner, father of the mur- dered man, was the first witness called and testified that his son left home about 6 o'clock on the afternoon of the alleged murder with $4 in his pockets and was found few hours later with several gashes in his head. The wit ness was followed by George NJ. Bragan and R. J. Walton, city detectives, and Coroner J. D. Russum, who described the condition of the body and the nature of the wounds. Walton testified that the dead mans pockets had been turned wrongside out.
 Six witnesses have been subpoenaed by the prosecution and IA for the de- fense. Johnson is represented by Luther Patrick. George Frye and Thomas Roe, while the prosecution is in the charge of Assistant Solicitors J. P. Mccoy and Willard Drake. The case will be resumed Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
PARK SljRVEY0
 START THURSDA
F. A. Roberson Ccnfers M Board Wednesday And In-s
 terests Members

Birminghan's newly created pal board was much impressed. Wednesdf with the ideas of Francis A. Robersd| nationally known landscapee enginee and asked him to make a survey i the park system beginning Thufsda,
 Commissioner William H. Hatrisd who is also chairman of the boer may accompany him. Rollerea touched on his plans and explain3 his qualifications at the regular ntee ing of the board, with only two mel bers absent Mrs. Charles J. Shar! was out of the city and Lewis Bowl had to leave before the meeting VI over to fill another engagement.
 The board also heard a delegatiI of East Lake citizens which urged q purchase of two lots adjoining LyI park to enlarge the property. | board promised to inspect the lots s! consider the petition. s
 Dr. J. N. Hansins, of Wahou
 station. between Woodlawn and EI Lake. asked for playground in
 district. He was instructed to see any sites were available and report b. to the board. s
 M. P. Phillips, chairman of # boards finance committee, made his
 port, showing that funds available 1924 musical concerts and general pal development were rapidly diminishini
 The board will hold an adjourne meeting Monday afternoon at 2:9 o'clock in city hall council chamber 1 elect a secretary and transact oths business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
STOPPED HIS
 RHEUMATISM
 TEN YEARS AGO
Mr. Arthur D. Lynn, Tampa, Florida, Took Taylor's Blood
 Medicine Ten Years Ago. He Says His Rheumatism Was Cured and He Believes Taylor's Blood Medicine the Greatest Remedy on Earth.

Taylor's Blood Medicine contains Iodide of Potash and other vegetable ingredients such as Sarsaparilla, Dan delion, Gentian, Wintergreen and Sas- safras, which act as a fine tonic to the stomach while the iodide of Potash absorbed by the blood destroys the poisonous acids which lead to rheuma- tism and paralysis. Get a bottle of Taylor's Blood Medicine today from your druggist. It will stop those headaches, backaches, pains in the fin gers, arms and shoulders, hips and knees. It will bring back your appe- tite, make you gain weight if you are thin and pale. Taylor's Blood Medicine is purely vegetable, pleasant to take, will tone up your stomach and make you feel fine.
 Price $1.00 a bottle and if you are not satisfied it helped you, after taking three bottles which should last you about thirty days, return the bottles to your druggist and get your money back. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
FOOD SHOW DRAWS
 BTGGESTsC CROWD YET
Birmingham Packing Company
 Has Weiners For Saturday

Following several days of unfavorable weather, the food exposition Wednesday had the best attendance since it opened last Wednesday. Expressions coming into the office of Secretary Apperson are all most encouraging. Officers are pleased with the exhibits, the excellent behavior of the crowds. Refreshments which are offered on every side in bountiful supply are big drawing card.
 The Birmingham Packing company announces that it is having provided for Saturday, the last day of the expo sition, 1000 wienies and as many rolls to give away Saturday evening.
 Miss Crawford of the North Birming- ham schools telephoned the secretary that she will bring a class of school children Thursday afternoon. Many more students are expected Friday afternoon.
 Members of the exposition commit tee state that many good things are being said about the food exposition, and that they are being encouraged for 1925 show already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
BOY SCOUTS SEE
 SELVES ON SCREEN
Troop 10, Birmingham, Stars At
 Capitol

Breathless with pure joy, youngsters of Troop No. 10, Boy Scouts, sat in the Capitol theatre Wednesday, morning, noon and evening, and saw themselves on the screen.
 N. l.. Royster, manager of the thea trc, had the reel made. He wanted to show a world of wondering adults just what the scouts do. "All of us have seen their helpful york; Mir. Royster said, "in serving as .ushers at public functions, helping with the crowds in parades and of late assisting with the traffic on Saturday; but. though we have read much of their camp life and the things they learn, not all of us knew what they really do.' 5
 Troop 10 was called to show what scouting was like, movie of their ac- tivities was taken, and now it is being shown. It will be the main picture Thursday at the Capitol theatre, Sec ond avenue, near Nineteenth street, starting at 10 o'clock in the morning, and being shown every hour until II o'clock at night.
 Troop 10 will get half of the pro- ceeds from the box office.
 All the scenes were taken in and around Birmingham. z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
FUNERAL THURSDAY
 FOR DR. EUBANKS
Well-Known Dentist To R.
 Buried At 3 O'Clock

Funeral services for Dr. Alfred Eu. banks, 72, pioneer Birmingham dentist who died Tuesday afternoon at local infirmary, will be held at o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence POO Eubanks street, Elyton. Inter. ment will follow in Elmweod cemetery. with Jones in charge.
 Dr. Eubanks' death resulted from complications from an operation sev- eral days ago for appendicitis. He had been in i'll health for some time previous.
 He was born in Birmingham in 1851 and had practiced dentistry here for 45 years. He was one of the oldest den- lists in the district He was a regu- lar attendant at dental clinics and has written many articles on dentistry and medicine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
MUSICAL CONCERT
 SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Municipal Orchestra To Appear
 At Masonic Auditorium

The municipal ochestra will present a request program Sunday afternoon at the Masonic temple auditorium, at o'clock. Five hundred request pro- grams have been received at the office of the musical director and the num- bers proving to be the favorites include the following: "Tannhauser March, lWagner); Diminished Symphony" lSchubert) "Evenins ~Star" from Tannhauser (Wagner); Hungarian Dance Mo- J' (Brahms); Carmen" selection (Bizet), and Blossom Time' selection (Romberg).
 The soloist chosen for this perform ance is Miss Marion Stavrovsky, so- prano, who won such success at the concert presented January 20. Miss Stavroysky will be heard in the aria "One Fine Day." from Madame But terfly" (Puccini). .s as well as in "Rit- Iorna Vincitor" from Aida" (VerdD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
CITY MARKET RENT
 ISCUT 50 PER CENT
Lessees Of Stalls Find Business
 Slow Off Beaten Track

Rentals in the new city market have been temporarily reduced >50 per cent, Commissioner William H. Harri- son stated Wednesday, to help out the merchants there until business improves.
 The reduction was effective January 1 and extends for only three months.
 Harrison said conditions were im- proving at the market, but that busi- ness was not what it. should be. He said, another campaign of Advertising and publicity was being planned to draw trade to the building.
 The structure, is generally credited with being the most sanitary and modern market building in the United States, and foods are kept in the most wholesome manner.
 The fact that the market, located at Third avenue and Twenty-third street, is slightly out of the beaten track of the downtown business district, is believed by officials to be respon- sible for business being slow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
EQUITABLE WEARS
 4 BILLIONS LINE
Insurance Company Issues 64th
 Annual Statement

The sixty-fourth annual statement of the Equitable Life Assurance society ef the United States gives evidence of the company's continued progress, its officers say. The new insurance writ ten. in 1923 totaled $5s4, FOG, 600, not including over $44 4,O0O. 900 of group in- surance. The outstanding insurance on December 31 exceeded s, ,4O0, ,0OO,- 600. Upwards of $1O9, ,OOO, 900 was dis bursed to policeyholders and benefi- charles during the year in death claims, matured endowments, dividends, annui- ties and other payments, making a total return of $1,67S,967, 900 to policyhold- CTS since organization. Nearly $39,- COG, GOO has been set aside for dividends to policyholders in 1924. A large in- crease was made in the issue of policies payable on the monthly income plan, as we'll as those taken to protect business intersts and to provide for inheritance taxes. Over 90 per cent of the domestic death claims were paid within 24 hours after receipt of due proofs of death. The statement calls attention to the scope of Equitable service, and to the many insurance needs covered by the com pany's range of policies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
TWO INJURED IN
 FALLS WEDNESDAY,
WOrkmen Slip From New South.
 side Structure

w. H. Naighloss, Vineville, Ala, and Lopzy Zimmon, a negro residing at 1908 Sevenm avenue, north, were seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in sep arate falls from an apartment house being erected at Mt. St. Vincent on Southside by the Bruce construction company.
 The negro fell seven stories landing on the head and severly fracturing the skull, shoulders and arms. Naighloss fell an hour earlier in the afternoon from the first story, breaking his collar bone.
 Apparently no cause could be given for the accidents, except that the men lost their balance. Both were removed to St. Vincent hospital, which adjoins the property. Naighloss will recover, his attendants say, but the negro, probably, will not live through the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
|lKAD0O E URGED
 BY MRS. M'NEEL
Says Frantic Efforts Of Enemies Strengthen Him With
 People #

Mrs. John D. McNeeI, democratic na- tional executive committeewoman from
 Alabama, in response to inquiry from the New York American regarding Will liam c. McAdoo's continued availabil- ity as democratic nominee, has replied
 that she considers Mir. McAdoo pre- eminently available. The telegram from
 the New York paper is as follows:
 "In view of latest developments Nc. Ado0's admission he was to get $9O0,- 900 more from Doheny for accomplish ing certain big things for Doheny in Mexico and Doheny's lates admission he was trying hard to make McAdoo democratic nominee in 1920. at the time McAdoo was under heavy retainer by Doheny. Do you feel McAdoo can go further in present campaign? Do you feel there may have been any Me FAdoo-Doheny understanding as to Me Adoo's Mexican policy? If latter elect ed 1920 and do you feel now that if elected McAdoos mind could be en- tirely free on Mexican matters? Would appreciate if you wire onr expense opin- ion as to McAdoo's availability now and on other points"
 To this Mrs. McNeel replied as fol. lows Replying to, your telegram of today, am glad to say that think MT. McAdoo is preeminently available as the democratic presidential nominee, He was not a candidate in 1920, so Mir. Doheny's alleged suppor4 of him could have no special significance. The frantic efforts of his enemies to involve him in the oil lease scandals show how desperate they are and only serve to strengthen him with the people. It is, n think, unfortunate that MT. McAdoo Pdid not win the contingent fee of nine hundred thousand dollars as it would help him considerably in financing the terrific fight which he is destined to lead against special privilege and the infamy and dishonesty that are the in Eevitable products of special privilege"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
MRS. PALMER DIES
 OF SHORT ILLNESS
Was Student Nurse At Hillman Hospital

EEan saaa-
 Mrs Florence Jones Palmer, age 40, student nurse at the Hillman hospital, died at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday after noon at the hospital of pneumonia fol- lowing a To-day illness.
 She is survived by sister, Mrs. Pipkin, of Florida, and a brother, E. z. Jones, of South Carolina. Funeral serv- ices will be announced later by Johns.
 Mrs. Palmer was born in Florida and came to Birmingham three years ago to take a position as secretary at the Hillman hospital. After rendering two years of faithful service in this capacity she returned to her home for a years leave.
 Upon her return a few months ago she entered training. Hillman authori- ties Wednesday night paid tribute to her character as Christian woman and to her worth as a nurse. She was loved by the entire staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

reductions. In some sections garages will be given higher rates, and in other sections they will receive reductions. This same situation will apply gener- ally. 5
 Classify On Merits
 .9The only way to know definitely which property is to be decreased will be to inspect it and classify it on its merits. That is the way the new sched- ule is going to work"
 Mir. .DeVore promised in two weeks to disclose all details of the new sched- ule and make it possible for property owners throughout the city to know ex- actly how they are to be affected.
 City officials, who long have worked for the revised schedule, are confident it will mean a total saving of hundreds of thousands of dollars n year. Im- proved fire fighting facilities and wide spread extensions of water mains by the Birmingham Waterworks company were largely responsible for the decision of the underwriters to reclassify Bir- mingham property and establish new rate schedule. & .<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
RATE IS LOWERED
Ayondale Sawmill Case Settled By
 Commission

Much satisfaction was expressed Wednesday by officials of the Birming- ham Traffic association over an order issued by the Alabamn public service commission requirfhg the estah hlishfnent of reasonable and nondiscriminatory rates on logs, carload, from Birming- ham and Mobile division points on the Southern railroad to Avondale. Rates are ordered that will be equivalent to rates to North Birmingham, whereas the Avondale rating has been higher.
 The case was brought before the com mission by the traffic association on behalf of the Williams X Voris Sawmill company of Alabama, and hearing of the complaint was held here recently. A detailed report by Associate Commis- sioner Frank F. Morgan, setting out the findings of the commission, is made a part of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
SUES FOR st00n00

Suit for $100,000 was filed Wednes day in circuit court by John Garling ton against Johns Undertaking com. pany for injuries alleged to have been received by his minor son when car in which he was riding collided with n Johns ambulance at Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue.
 Darlington claims that his sons in juries were of permanent nature and that he was obliged to spend a la rge amount of money on medicines and medical treatment, in addition to losing his sons services during his minority. He is represented by W. A. Denson, attorney, and demands trial by jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
FLAGMAN INJURED
 M FALL FROM CAR
N. l.. Page Badly Bruised While
 On Duty Wednesday

N. l.. Page, 407 Fifty-seventh street, south, flagman for the Alabama Great Southern railroad, sustained an injured eye and numerous cuts on the head and face Wednesday morning when he fell between two coal cars on the Alabama Great Southern main line to Atlanta.
 Page, according to information re- ceived in Birmingham, was coupling the two cars when jolt threw him be- tween them. He was placed on No. IS, inbound passenger train, and brought to Birmingham and removed to St. Vim cents hospital in Ridout's ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
NEGRO STRUCK BY
 PASSING AUTOIST

Tuesdays third traffic accident in which pedestrian was struck by a passing automobile, occurred about mid night, with Ivy Lewis. negro, 250S First alley, as it's victim.
 Lewis was knocked down and his leg broken by a speeding machine at Twen- ty-fifth street and Fifth avenue, north. The motorist did not stop and wit nesses were unable to obtain the license number of his car, according to re- port of the accident made by T. A. Riley and B. F. Hubbard, city de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
COURT FINES JOHNSON

J. Q. Johnson, >S24 Forty-fourth street, north, who Tuesday swore out warrants against his sons, Sam and Sheldon, for assault with intent to mur- der. was fined $50 in police court Wednesday for disorlerly conduct on complaint filed by his wife.
 Mrs. Johnson charged that her hus- band threw her out of his automobile last Saturday. This act resulted in the quarrel between the sons and their father, it WAS said.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
WANT LEWIS ON
 REVENUE BOARD
Community Meeting Called For
 Thursday Evening

A community meeting will be held in the Walker building, Thirtieth ave- nue and Twenty seventh street, Thurs day evening at 8 o'clock in support of the candidacy of John A. Lewis for the board of revenue. f4'
 MT. Lewis and a number of speakers are scheduled to talk at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
DETECTIVES RECOVER LOOT Garments Worth $SOO-Four Negroes
 Are Held,

Clothing recovered with the arrest of four negroes by Williamson and FL ledge. city detectives, Wednesday, was identified as portions of the loot taken in burglaries of the Palace Cleaning company, Eighth avenue and Eigh- teenth street, and the Halcomb Clean ing shop, Third avenue and Eleventh street.
 In all over $500 worth of clothing has been recovered so far by the de- tectives. The four negroes being held in connection are: Belle Adair and Adair Sumter, 914 Twelfth street, north; Penrose Thomas, S05 Eighth avenue, north, and Robert Page, 91O Twelfth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
REuEvED OF CONSTIPATION

Constipatiou is of the most common ailments. and one most likely to be neglected Certain waste matters must be eliminated from the system daily. and if the bowels cannot accomplish this alone they EoLEy CATHARTIC TABLETS are mild in action pleasant and easy to take and promptly relieve stipatIon and its effects. Mrs. Ellen Bethel F. D B, Clanton, Ala, writes: FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS are the best medicine have used for constipation and sluggish liver" Sold every where.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
FINED FOR ASSAULT

Mary Ware, negress, 517 Twenty third street, south, was fined $25 by Recorder Burns Wednesday for as- sault and battery upon Nancy Pelton, 511 Twenty-third street, south. Evi- dence in the case showed the woman to have drawn a revolver on her neigh boz following a dispute.