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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

tional League of Women Voters today issued the formal call for it's fifth annual convention in Buffalo, N r., next April 24 to 29. Every state in the country will be represented. Mrs. Maud Wood Park, president of the league, will preside.
 The convention will mark the open Ing of an intensive nationwide campaign, Ito get out the vote" for the 1924 election. Final instructions how to get out 7S per cent of the eligible vote; the leagues goal in tho presidential election. will be given. ]. The test of the leagues four years of work Is in the 1924 election, mem- bers are reminded.
 "In. the election of 1920. for the first time in the history of our na- ton. women throughout the United Statets were entitled to vote," the call reads. Most of them were strangers in the great domain of public affairs. They had much to learn.
 Year by year stnos then tho leagre has carried on with increas- ing success the work of educating women for the primary duty of good citizenship-the casting of an in- formed and conscientious vote.
 At Buffalo, the league will gather with another national election ahead. an election in which the work of four years will be tested. To meet that test. all our strength of mind and numbers, all our experience, all our wisdom and our devotion will be needed.
 y" "The league calls every member. Come and enlist anew for the work | before us. Come and do your share | that self-government may be Justi- ] fled of its fruits"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

MISS FRANCES BROOKS, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Brooks who will have the honor of leading the Valentine ball be given by the Apollo club the evening of February 5 with the club president. Mir. Mercer Price
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
EVERYBODY INVITED TO
 r.TTrZENaHIP SCHOOL

Just ten days off is the Citizenship School which will be the most impor. tant undertaking of the League or Women Voters for January. A great deal of care and thought has been Mrs Neil R, Wallace and her con- mittee have spared no pains to make 1t a complete success and thoroughly worth while.
 The Hillman hotel has been se-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
SHIP .STEAMS TO SEA TO BURY ITS MASCOT
Soup Chloroformed When Doctor Decides He Hasn't A Chance

HONOLULU, Jan. 12.-The UniteL States coast guard cutter Mojave steamed into port recently ahead of her schedule. Immediately she docked.. members of her crew got an automobile and rushed the ships mascot. a dog named Soup" to a veterinarian in an endeavor to Sa his life. But Soup" had no chance to live, the doctor declareu, and he was mercifully chloroformed. The next morning. with her flag at half mast. the Mojave steamed slowly out of the harbor to sea, where. after & brief service, the remains were con- signed to the deep.
 Soup" joined the MoJavs at San Francisco and served aboard during the Alaskan tour of duty. He became Ill shortly before the cutter was due here, and nothing that could be done seemed to help him. The commander was appealed to. and he gave per- mission to increase the speed of the ship to capacity in order. as soon as possible, to secure the services of . veterinarian. '''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

This suite of best spfing construction: loose cush- ions; upholstered in fig ured taupe velour; a close-out at this very low price. Easy terms if you want them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

This is the time to buy your LIVING ROOM on. We are showing the largest assortments o ture now. You will do yourself an injustice if
 MANY SAMPLE AND ODD SUITE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

CALL FOR NATIONAL CONvEN-
 T1ON The board of directors of the Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
FORT GIVES OUT EXACT WORDING
 OF JURY CHARGE
Would Clear Issue Sur rounding Underwood
 Maine Speeches

So much publicity has been given to Judge William E. Forts charge to the iJefferson county grand jury last Mon day, in reference to an investigation of the Ku Klux Klan charges made in speeches by Senator Oscar Underwood in Maine that Judge Fort is anxious to have his exact words published.
 In a perusal of the portion of his charge, dealing with Senator Under wood, which follows, it will be found that Judge Fort does not impress his own opinions on the grand jury, nor does he verify or refute the charges. simply asking the grand jury to make ,nomplete investigations of the conditions.
 In letter to The AgeHeraid, Judge Fort says 'in justice to all concerned, II request that you publish all of this portion of the charge so that the pub lie may have the exact language used.
 The charge reads as follows:
 'Now, gentlemen, I feel it my duty to call your attention to a statement that was made in the public press some time back by very high public off eial, senator iron. this state. In the course of political speech he is quoted as having said, in the state of Maine, that in this state of ours there was an invisible empire that was able to make everybody shiver for fear that they would be taken out and beaten or otherwise mistreated, and that the courts had come under the power of such influence, and that a reign of ter TOT was prevailing in this state.
 He at least is quoted as having said. T come from a state where men and women shudder at night when a knock comes at the door, where men do not dare assert freedom of thought, because an invisible hand may fall So far as l know, gentlemen, and so far as my observation goes, I have information from no source which would warrant that statement; but I want to charge you, in the name of justice, and in the name of all our institutions, that if you find that anybody in this county has been taken out and flogged or mis- treated, or that the law has been taken into the hands of any body or set of men, instead of having it properly ad- ministered through the courts of law, that you fearlessly and honestly investi- gate and indict, so that the courts may do their part in preserving public peace.
 Il believe, without having made any special investigation of this statement, that somebody has poisoned the senator as to conditions in Alabama, although it is his own state, and although he represents it's people in the senate. l Believe this statement is exaggerated. If did not believe so, I would feel like resigning from this position I hold, because I am one of the authorities that must aid in the enforcement of the law. But let me say to you that no such statement should be allowed to rest, be- cause there is only one way to admin ister the law; that is through the courts of the land, that justice may be done, that a faithful investigation may be had and that there should be an impartial handling of all persons that are accused of crime and vice.
 Of course, gentlemen, what I want you to do-what I am inviting you to do-is not to adopt any sensational at.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

exaggerated, but I invite you to make the fullest investigation of it, and let the chips fall where they may, because there is no such thing in this country of ours as any government but one, and that is the government of our constitu- tion and our laws, and do not believe l that there is an agency, secret or oth- erwise, that would dare attempt in this state and county to do otherwise. do not believe the people would put up with it.
 "NOw, I am not saying that I be- lieve that an organization or any set of men is trying anything of that kind, but say this statement has been made and, being made, think we ought to find out whether it is true or not j and, | if it is true, wipe out such conditions just as soon as we can and start over again. If it is not true, say so, be- cause the people of this state are in- terested in good government, they are interested in righteousness, and they are interested in law, and there is nothing more powerful than law, properly and legally administered.
 "For my part, if had to believe that such things were going on in this com munity now, I would want to set aside all other public business until the mat ter had been looked into and straight ened out, so far as my power goes.
 LawIess Indicted
 "I have seen, and I know officially that there have been indictments in this court for acts of lawlessness commit ted. The cases have been tried and we can only judge of the cases by the re- sults-by the evidence presented and by the results. We cannot judge of the cases by just simply rumOr or prejudice or anything else; but in my mind to say that the public officials of this state, one or more or all, are afraid of any power in the administration of their public duties is, think, to hurl islander at body of men who are sworn to do right and have proven that they have the courage to do right; but if you find that there is any truth in it, don't hesi- tate to say so, because we want justice to prevail and we want good govern ment to prevail, and we cannot get it without sacrifice, and we cannot get it without honesty, and we cannot Ob- tain it without candOr and courage.
 q believe that a great many state ments that are made, not only in this case but others, come from propaganda. I believe that there are people who are interested in putting out stories and ex- aggerating conditions. But it doesn't make any difference what 1 believe l; it doesn't make any difference what any official may believe, take hold of your government and make it what it ought to be. That is the only way we are ever going to continue our government or perpetuate free institutiOns-bOldly, honestly and fearlessly to do the right as we see the right.
 q mention this and emphasize it be- cause don't think it ought to be passed unnoticed. don't think that any off cial who carries in him fear of any secret hand is worthy of office, and ii any official does that, don't hesitate to expose it but if there are public of ficials who courageously are dOiUg theil part, who are trying to do right, don't hesitate to uphold them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
COURT REVERSES
 TELEGRAM SUIT
Butler Man Claims West ern Union Garbled
 His Message
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Oct. 9.-The supreme court in decision Thursday awarded writ of certiorari to the court of appeals in the case of c. H. Priester vs. the Western Union Tele- graph Company.
 In this case, which originated in But Ter county, Priester claimed that the telegraph company made an error m transmitting telegram from Greenville to New Orleans in quoting price on oceans, it being claimed that the mes- sage was delivered to read fifteen cents per pound instead of 50 cents. Priester sued for 1852. 10, and was given yer dict of $1 in circuit court, a decision which was affirmed by the court of ap- peals.
 Priester carried the case to- the su- preme court which reversed the court of appeals.
 Another case in which the supreme court granted a writ of certiorari to the court of appeals was that in which Horace COurson had obtained judg- ment of 900 against the Alabama Fuel and Iron company in St. Clair county for an assault alleged to have been committed upon him by w.. 5. Painter, emplOye of the corporation. The court or appeaiS dIlirhcu thc AvWct court, but it's action was reversed by the supreme court.
 The supreme court also reversed the decision of the court of appeals in the case of E. NJ. Jones vs. Huey F. Lee, Barbour county. This case involved payment of license in the town of Eufaula, the supreme court holding that the 1920 federal census should govern in determining the amount of license due, and not a municipal census.
 The supreme court 6verruled an ap- plication for rehearing case of the Cap ital National Bank ct al. ys. Fourth National Bank, appealed from the Mont | gomery circuit court, this case involv. ing possession of 300 shares of capital stock of the Montgomery Cotton Man ufacturing company.
 The supreme court also denied an application for rehearing in the ease of the City of Florence vs. the State, ex rel James Burtwell. This case in- yolved contest by Burtwell of an cleo tion held at Florence December 10 1923, to levy school tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
HUNTSVILLE HAS
 CITY HALL ROW
Mayor Adams Refuses To Approve City Coun-
 cil's Appointment
fTennsssee Valley Bureaul

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct. 9.-Mayor Fraser l.. Adams has disapproved the surety bond submitted to him by James M. Gill, who was recently elected by the city council to the position of city clerk of Huntsville. This IS the mayors s first move following the action of the council in electing a new slate of city officials. some of whom are declared to be obnoxious to the chief city execu- tive, without consulting the wishes of the mayor.
 Mayor Adams claims the power to keep any of the councils choice of of- ficials out of office simply by refusing to sign their bonds and this is certain to result in deadlock unless com promise or an agreement of some kind is reached. He is expected to disap- prove of the bonds the new police Of-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
NORTH MISSISSIPPI
 IS FREE OF TICKS
Southern Counties Still Are Un'
 der Quarantine

MERIDIAN, Miss, Oct. 9.-(Spe- cial. .)-Dr. E. NJ. Moline, government veterinary inspector, states that tick eradication has been completed in this county and all counties north of here. Everything south of Lauderdale county is under federal and state quarantine" /" he said, ''and the Clarke county line, south of Meridian, is the dividing line"
 Seven Bungalows Planned-The Ma rion park suburb to the north of Merid- ian. which has been rapidly built up with homes in the past two years, IS to be given another boost with the cree tion of seven new bungalows by Walker W. George, one of the promoters of the upbuilding If this section.
 Baptists To GatlAer-There is to be great get-tOgether day of Baptists of Meridian and east Mississippi here Oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

tight and smooth through any weather, and many years.
 Then, too, the linoleum floor is notably easy to clean and to keep clean. It never needs re6nishing. Such floor should not be scrubbed or secured. Your linoleum floor should be washed as soon as it IS laid, then waxed thoroughly and polished, and after that, the only care Is the daily use of dry mop. The surface dust is easily brushed up. Going over 1t about once week with cloth moistened in liq- uid wax keeps the polish high. About twice a year a thorough re- waxing and polishing, and the floor grows handsomer as years go by.
 Where to get floors of EnOIenm
 You can find Armstrong's Linoleum in the new colors and modern de- signs at any good furniture or de- partment store. If you want a per- manent floor, it'is wise to have an experienced linoleum layer cement your linoleum floor for you. Good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
DAMAGE SUIT LOST
 BY FARM BUREAU
Dallas County Man Gets Judg
 ment For $750

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 9.-(Special. )- After an all-day trial, judgment of $75O was given R. P. Wallace against the Alabama Farm Bureau Hay asso- citation in the circuit court Wednesday morning.
 The plaintiff, R. P. Wallace, prom inent farmer in west Dallas, had sent 13 cars of hay to the farm bureau and he estimated his loss at $T50 by failure of the association to get the right mar ket price and thus did not carry out the contract of 1923. He brought suit for $1, ,O0O. Pettus, Fuller and Lapsley rep resented the plaintiff and Craig and Craig the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

merchants are prepared to render this service.
 Armstrong; LinOleaaH Rags Armstrong's Linoleum Rugs, prints ed or inlaid, like all Armstrong's Linoleum, are made of cork, hnseed oil, and burlap, and have the Circis "A" trademark on the back. FLOORS, FURNITURE, aud COLOR
 By Asse' Foster Wrigks
 We are offering Mrs. Wright's recent book at twenty-five cents copy. The author was formerly president of the Interior Decora- tors League of New York, and her book tells how to use color effec- lively in home furnishing and dec- oration. Write for the book today.
 If advice about some particular problem of decorating your home would help you, write to our Bureau of Interior Decoration. Specialists in decoration will help you work out color plans for your entire house, or for particular rooms. No charge is made for this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

titude toward public affairs, not to at tempt to exploit yourselves in the news papers through any sensational state. ments made; but simply to make use of common sense in the honest investiga- tion of public affairs. For your own sake and for the sake of the public see to it and determine, Is this statenient true or is it not true? If it is true, stop at nothing to see that such a condition ceases. If it is not true, say so, be- cause the fair name of our state is at stake, and no man ought to rest con tent to have it said that our people are afraid in the day time or in the night time of anybody or anything. We are free men. ta&
 q don't doubt, gentlemen, that you will find that this statement has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
GAINED 40 POUNDS
 IN SIX MONTHS

MT. C. A. Peabody, Taylor. vile, Ill.,, Took Six Bottles of TaylOrs Blood Medicine. He Says That His Rhemna- tism Left Him; That He Has a Good Appetite, Eats Any thing He Wants, Feels Fine, and Gained Forty Pounds in Six Months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
This Floor Is More Than Pretty.

IMAGINE the charm of this en- A trance hall in its full color.
 There is hint of stateliness in the door architecture, the verandah columns, and the curve of the stair rail. The first step toward enhanc- ing this lovely effect was getting beautiful floor instead of the old wood floor with it's gaping cracks and scared surface. This floor is Armstrong's Inlaid Linoleum in black and cream tile, with border of plain black linoleum. It is a foundation ofbeauty for beautiful hallway.
 This pretty floor is PermGnent
 and easy to clean
 AAoor of fArmstrong's LinoIeum has severaladvantagesbeSidesitsbeauty ofcolor and design. Properly laid that IS, ccncnted down over layer of builders deadening felt-it is a permanent floor, never buckling or stretching, but always remaining
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

ficials when they are submitted to him. All of the old officials have been in- structed to remain on their jobs until the mayor tells them they are not needed.
 AIIegator Found-A live alligator has been found hiding in barn in the northern part of the city and was cap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
FLOORS, FURNITURE, and COLOR
 By Agses Foster Rrigks

ARMSTRONG CORK COMPANY Maer5 Of Cork PrOduets 1860
 Lnoleum Divi5iOn LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

tured after he had made . vicious fight to retain his liberty. He is four feet long, and how an alligator of this size could have grown up in this region is not known. There is big creek in north Huntsville, however. and he may have lived there a long time. Joe Van valkenburg took the sauriansand will try to make pet of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

Inc
 Entrance Hall A floor of Arm strong's Straight Line Inlaid with a border of Arm strong's Plain Black Linoleum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

Taylor's Blood Medicine contains Iodide of Potash and other vegetable ingredients, such as Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Gentian, Wintergreen and Sassafras, 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 rheumatism and paralysis. Get bot tie of Taylor's Blood Medicine today from your druggist. It will stop those headaches, backaches, pains in the fin gers, arms and knees. It will bring back your appetite, make you gain weight if you arc thin and pale. Tay- lor's Blood Medicine is purely vege- table, pleasant to take, will tone up your stomach and make you feel fine.
 Price $1.OO a bottle and if you are not satisfied it helped you, after talk ing 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., 1924-10-10
FLORENCE CHURCH
 SPENDING $2O,OOO
Annex Being Built And Other
 Improvements Made

FLORENCE; Ala, Oct. 9.-lmproye- ments are under way by the congrega- ton of the First Christian church of Florence to the extent of $20,0OO. This will include the building of the annex to the church and the making of other improvements. Contracts were awarded today to J. K. Johnson of Sheffield for the installation a heating system, the price for this being $3,OOO.
 To Inspect Dam-According to an- nouncement by Secretary Jones of the Florence Chamber of Commerce a num- Der of members of the Illinois Manu- facturers association will arrive on special train on November Is for in spection of Wilson dam and the Muscle Shoals district.
 Two Games Set-Florence will have two football games Friday when the state normal will play St. Bernard from Onllman at the North Florence athletic field and Coffee high will have for their opponents the Mt. Pleasant, Tenn, team on the high school athletic field. tober 16. Among the distinguished guests on the occasion will be Dr. Lee R. Scarborough of Fort Worth, Texas, and Dr. Charles E. Burts of Nashville.
 To Retain Bureau-Reports have been set at rest here that the veterans bureau office is to be moved to Jackson, with statement by Manager Brennan to the effect that he has received infor. nation from the office of General Hines director general at Washington, that a general order has been issued providing for the retention of the bureau here.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
SKIPPER MAKES DENIAL
Captain of steamer Zeehond and His Crcw Of Eight Are Accused of yio- lating Nolstead Act.

New York. Jan. Son trial with eight of his crew for conspiracy to violate the Nolstead act. Captain Hen dirk J. krans of the seized Dutch ves- sel Zeehond denied in federal court today that his ship was captured with in the Smile limit or that he had un- loaded any of her liquor cargo on the Cholera banks of Fire Island.
 Charges by customs officers aboard the coast guard cutter Seminole that the Zeehond was landing lisuors~ere based. Captain krans declared. on the fact that he had given a couple of cases of wine to an American boats- man who came to his aid when the vessel was in trouble several miles out.
 It was an ill-fated voyage anyway, said the Dutch skipper. 4 few days out from the home port. laden with liquor. part of the crew mutinied. later deserting at the first stop. There was trouble with the engine. the drinking water and the sailing gear. When finally the Zcehou vas brough into the Lee of Fire Island for repairs said Capt. Krans. he discovered he couldn't use his anchor. Then the Seminole got him.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
DEMOCRATS ASSAIL
 SALE OF FIREARMS
Presidents Policy Bitterly At.
 tackled by Robinson

Washington, Jan. s. - President Coolidges Mexican policy, which re- suited yesterday in an arms embargo directed against the dc la Huerta rev. olutionists, was assailed from demo- cratic quarters today in the senate.
 Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the democratic floor leader, presented a bill which would prohibit under heavy penalties the sale of munitions to foreign governments, either by the United States government or private American citizen.
 While the measure did not specifi- cslly smcntion the recent sale by the United States or surplus war mater igls to the Mexican government un- der President Obregon, it was ox- painod by the author as having been drawn with that incident in view.
 The text of Senator Robinson's bill follows:
 "That from and after the passage of this net, except when the United States is engaged in war, it shall be unlawful for any officer, agent, citi- zen or corporation of the United States to sell or offer to sell or deliver or attempt to deliver, arms or muni- tions to any foreign government or to any foreign political or military off, icer or agent.