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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
DEATHS

Brltton K. Kiilian-Funeral services for Britton R. Killian, 47 who died Wednes- avenue. south, will be held at 2:3O o'clock Thursday afternoon from the res- idence. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery with Lige Joy In charge. He Is survived by his widow Mr. Killian wao formerly an engineer with the Southern railway for a number of years, Mrs. Bula Mae Hunter-FuneraI services for Mrs. Bula Mae Hunter. 46, who died at II o'clock Wednesday morning at the residence, will be held at II o'clock Thursday morning from the residence, 463 De DeBardcleben avenue. Fairfield. Burial vii. follow in Elmwood cemetery With lige iov iu charge.
 G. (. Mosley -Funcral services for C. C. Mosley, 46, who died Monday at a local lntrmary from guuShot wounds said to have been self-intliCted. We're held at 2;30 o'clock Wednesday from Vice. 8 Woodlawn funeral pNrlors. Burial fol- lowed in Forest liill cemetery. Knigh. T"iHplnr cer"ruonirs We're performed at the grave. Tho former associates of MT Mosl"y or the board of health acted A. VI. Reid Funeral services for A. NJ. h"id, 6l. who died Tuesday at the resi- d"mrr. GGlI kilmh"rly avenue, Gate City. Will be held Friday from the residence. The hour wIi! be aun"unced later by Augusta MassengnIe-Fun"raI services for augusta MasSengal ag"i \. daughter of MF5 Augusta MaSScuE}le. wh0 lied Tuesday at local lufirmary, will be lelu hl o'clock Thursday afternoon from the WUOdlawn Methodist church. Burial will follow in Forest Hill ceme- tery with Vice m charge
 l.. C. MOntgomery-Fu services for L. C. Montgomery, 53. who died Wednesday morning at the residence, lO6 Forty sixth street will be held at 3:3O o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence Burial will follow in Forest Hin ceue- tery with Vice in charge He is sur Niv"d by his widow; six sons. lnCious Montgomery, John Montruinery. Dayi. Montgomery, Hadrn MuutEonrry E.u- Jamin Montgomery ana Wallace Mont Bouery; three daughters. Miss Th-Ifma Montgomery, Mss Maybeth Montgomery and Mrs. A. l.. Fitzgerald: his mothei Mrs, Julia Montgomery; two brothers Dr. Q. H. Montgomery and C. F Mont. gomery and q sister, Mrs. Nj. F.. Sell. W. \. Munkus-W, $, Munkus died at hi, residence near Patton's chapel Wednes day afternoon. Funeral services will b, held Thursday afternoon at 1:3O oclocl from Patton's chapel with interment 1T the adjacent cemtery with Johns 1T charge.
 Mack Hicks-Mack Hicks, C5, of 25Os Ave nue Fl, Ensley, died Wednesday after noon in q local infiTmary The remains will be shipped to Brent. Ala, Thurs day by Echols e@1 Angwin.
 Sara Alice AlnOn-Sara Alice Almon. GG diel at her residence, 1107 Twelfth Court north, Suesday morning. She il survived by six The funeral will be held from the residence Thursday afternoon with interment to take place in Elmwood with Echols and AngwiI in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
RUNAWAY TEAM
 KILLS PIKE MAN
Tries To Rescue Family From
 Wagon

TROY, Ala. Dec. 10.-(SpeciaL)- The funeral of w. NJ. Henderson was held yesterday at Ramer church at three o'clock. Mir. Henderson was ac- cidentally killed late Sunday when he tried to stop a runaway mule hltched to a wagon in which his children were riding. When the mule became fright ened he caught hold of the bridle and was thrown to the ground and trampled by the mules. He died two hours later.
 He was 73 years old and prominent member of the Banner church. lie IS survived by his wife. Mrs. Nancy Hen, derson: two sons, Oscar Henderson of near Ramer A. T. Henderson of Lock hart and seven daughters, Mrs. Laza- rus Green of Perote; Mrs. w. w. Craft of Boswells Mrs. W. l.. Brown and Mrs. John W. McLendon of Ramer church Mrs. John Lindsey of Troy ; Mrs. George Kelly of Louisville; Mrs. Luther Tatlor of Andalusia. Two brothers also survive him, Fate Hen derson of Andalusia and Henry Hen- derson of Troy.
 The funeral services were conducted by Elder Parish of Andalusia and in terment followed at the Ramer ceme- tery.
 The funeral of W. M. Henderson. who was killed when team of mules hitched to wagon ran over him was held at Banner church yesterday. He tried to stop the mules. His family was in the wagon at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS

On each Sunday morning from now until Christmas the Young Matrons class of the First Baptist church will have fruit and toy shower in the church class room. Toys and fruits col lected will be given to the local poor children at Christmas time.
 A Harvest Day" celebration will be held by the Methodist Womans Mis- sionary societies of the district at the Brighton church Thursday.
 The Roberts-Vance Parent-Teacher association will meet at the Roberts building Thursday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. Prof. R. F. Wood will give an address, and Mrs. Arthur Jacobs xill sing.
 The Rotary-Ann club will meet with Mrs. George Waller Thursday at 12 80 o'clock
 A prayer service of the women of fiorthside will be held Thursday at 8 clock at the home of Mrs. J. E. Fore tian. Mrs. Jim Weaver will be the leader of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
NEWSPAPERMEN CHESTS

Charles Allen, business manager, and J. o. Stuardi, circulation manager of the Age-Herald, were guests of the Xii wanis club at their Wednesday lunch con at the grand Hotel. Both made short talks, expressing the papers in- terest in civic affairs here, and re-af- firmed their desire to cooperate. They were also guests at business meeting at the '. M. c. A.
 The Wednesday luncheon was fea- tured by report of James Morton on the district convention at Orlando, Fla, recently. w. E. Lee, a new member, was received at this time, the Kiwanis charge being delivered by A. E. Aus man. Nomination blanks were distrib- uted Wednesday for the election of officers, which will take place next week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

Tomorrow: The Lne-up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
EXCHANGEITES JOIN
 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Club To Supply Favors For
 LOew's Children's Show

All nicknalks candies, fruits, nuts, apples and other goodies necessary for the mammoth Christmas party given by Loews Bijou and the Exchange club, according to action taken at the regular weekly meeting of the board of the Exchange club held Wednesday afternoon at the Tutwiler hotel.
 More special features were also an- nOunced for this free Christmas party. Marcus Loew is sending to Birming- ham as q background for the celebra- tion Baby Peggy in her latest feature picture, Captain January" a picture particularly suitable for children and especially for orphans.
 In addition there will also be shown especially for this occasion Our Gang comedy, the famous combination of juvenile actors who daily make many thousands laugh.
 There will also be another special education novelty for children "GO Easy" augmented by the presentat ton of a specially selected program of news events. In addition to those four subjects for moving pictures for chil- dren, other and even greater features will be announced for this Christmas party during the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
BESSEMER SOCIAL
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Members of the Southside Bridge club were delightfully."- entertained Tues day afternoon by Mrs. George Rutledge at her home on Clarendon avenue.
 Mrs. Julian Erlick won high score, Mrs. F. U. Harris the guests prize and Mrs. Charles Kitchens drew the consolation. A delicious hot plate lunch con was served to guests. Those pres ent were: Mrs. Mac Clay, Mrs. T. c. Donald, Mrs. Julan Erliek, Mrs. Gard ner Goodwin, Mrs. Sam Erlick, Mrs. c. A. Harris, Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Eugene Honeycutt, Mrs. George Houston, Mrs. T. G. Johnston, Mrs. F.. B. Mayes, Mrs. c. w. Mcdonald, Mrs. E. K. Miller. Mrs. H. H. Pendle- ton, Mrs Fred Stover, Mrs. Lowell Naff, Mrs. c. R. Kutchens, Mrs. F. U. Harris. Mrs. Bruce Snider, and Mrs. T. T. Huey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

Let us take Boise. Idaho, for example. From Chicago to Boise is 1.S11 miles. From Chicago to Portland, Oregon, is 2,21I miles. For such miscellaneous commodities as lard. paint. and soda. both Portland and Boise are paying at present Sl.20 hundred pounds from Chicago. 'nder the new rates. Boise would still pay SEQ; but Portland. more than 100 miles further along the line. only Sl .O0. On the iron and steel products essential to all industry, Boise and Portland both pay $125 q hundred. If the railroad application be granted, Boise will pay $1.25. and Portland S1. Dry goods, now costing $15S to both points. would come down to $11 for Portland. And so on through the list of the commodities and of thousand western towns.
 The interior ragged; but the coast cities and Chicago viewed the proposal with calm satisfaction. The new rates profess just tu meet the tariffs of the steamship companies. Opponents of the readJuStment say that, reckoning in such items as marine insurance and consider ing the comparative speed of railroad shipment, the tranScOntinental lines are really underbidding the steamers. Doubt less, then, the steamers, having the un- hampered power to make their own rates, will reduce freight charges. The prospect of long rate war does not at all diSpease the coast cities.
 This means delivering the far west ern trade over to Chicago!" shouted an indignant legislator of the intermoun tain region, Chicago likes that, human | ly and naturally.
 TOmOrrOw: The Lineup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
2 OTHER ARRESTS CAUSE SENSATION IN MANS DEATH
BrOther-In-Law And Son. In-Law Involved By
 CorOner's Jury

TALLADEGA, Ala, Dec. 10.-(Spe- cial. IA sensation was caused here to- day following an investigation into the death of W. D. Shelley Sunday night when his son-in-law Leland Haynes and his brother-in-law. Will Farmer, were Jailed in connection with the case. Luke Ware, a negro, was arrested Monday charged with the murder of Shelley and is being held in connection with the case.
 The arrest of Haynes and Farmer oc- cured after coroner's jury returned a verdict here today involving them and the negro in the murder. The negro denies that he is guilty and says that Leland Haynes did the shooting.
 The four were out riding in car at the time of the trouble. Some of them had been drinking, it is said Beth Smelly and Farmer maintain they are innocent.
 Smelly was one of the most extensive farmers in this county. He lived several miles southeast of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
DENNY TO SPEAK
 AT ENSLEY PARTY FOR GRID TEAM
Kiwanis Club Dinner TO Have University
 President
(EnsIey Bureau.)

Dr. George H. Denny, president oi the University of Alabama will come to Ensley Thursday night to attend the Kiwanis club dinner in honor of the Ensley High school football team His address will be the principal one of the Kiwanis dinner and entertain. ment, which has been arranged as a token of the appreciation of Ensley business men for the splendid record achieved by the Ensley eleven this season.
 Dr. Denny is known all over the south as an outstanding exponent of clean, high-class sportsmanship and in his appearance before the Kiwanians and their guests has created deepest interest. Dr. Denny will deliver an address in the absence of George Cor don Crawford, president of the Ten. nessee company who could not attend by reason of prior engagements.
 The program Thursday which will be given at the Elks club, will include a short talk by Dr. Charles B. Glenn superintendent of Birmingham schools n duet by Leon Cole and Mrs. Shackel. ford. Reservations which have been made for the affair exceed 200 it was stated Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
3 MILLION LOST
 IN WALKER OIL
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(Continued From Page One.) the defense 24, according to present plans.
 Miss Miller was on the stand nearly seven hours. Defense attorneys gave her a searching cross-examination in an effort to break down previous testimony that $1,S1O,000 in added values were placed on the books in 1921 in an attempt to ward off financial crash. They finally drew from her the statement that this S1,S1O,0OO appeared in 1920 financial statement, but tlfat it did not go on the books until the next year.
 Miss Miller and Buchanan testified that commissions as high as 25 per cent were allowed on stock sales. Some salesmen were required to accept stock in payment of commissions, Miss Mil Ter said She declared that A. w. Walker, president of the company, re- ceived commission of one per cent on all stock.
 Says Stock Returned
 Don't you know that all stock sold in this way was retured?' demanded o. D. Street, of defense counsel. The witness answered that she had no knowledge of this.
 w. c. Oates, examiner for the Ala bama Public Service commission, had previously testified that the company set forth in it's application to sell stock in the state it would no allow commis- sions of more than 15 per cent.
 Buchanan, the son of the former sec. retary of the company who testified Tuesday, was asked by District Attor- ney Kennamer to tell what he knew about 1921 stock sales being entered on the books in the April business, but Judge Grubb sustained defense attor- neys and told the witness not to an swer.
 We are not trying the defendants foI not keeping their books right but foI making false representations about stock sales,' Judge Grubb ruled. This was one of the first points the defense had won in the trial its previous objec tions to testimony having been over ruled.
 Buchanan in his direct testimony saiG the $1,S10,000 jump in values" was entered when the books failed to bal ance, but Attorney Street later caused him to admit that the books were not out of balance. He said his father anC A. w. Walker prepared the list of ''in creased valnes," and that Hopson, Me nasco and Harold Walker had nothing to do with it. Testimony to this effect also was given by Miss Miller. Defense attorneys are hotly contest ing every point and are subiecting al government witnesses to vigorous cross examination. They have witnesses here from all sections of the country tc break down the governments case wher they get their inn ing, they assert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
LEAGUE MEETS

The Ensley circle of the Child Con- servation league met Tuesday at Il 80 o'clock at the new home of the First Presbyterian church. The church home will be the future meeting place of the league. The hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Jones and Mrs. E. C. Scott.
 Mrs. Sleeman had charge of the pro- gram and spoke on "The Dignity of La bor as the Medium of Expression and the Necessity Of Every Human Being to do His Work in the World" Mrs. k. c. Scott also spoke. Her subject was Encouraging the Child to Help Mother as a Method of Establishing an Indus trial Place in the Home."
 Luncheon was served at noon. A discussion was led during lunch by Mrs. E. c. Scott on the subject of Why the Children Object to Helping in the Home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
BIDS ARE OPENED
 FOR HOTEL WING
Contracts To Be Let In Few Days For Tut
 wiler Unit

Bids were opened Wednesday on the construction of the proposed addition to the Tutwiler hotel, Jemison and com pany announced following a conference with representatives of firms bidding on the work. Certain compilations are to be made however and an award will not be made for day or two.
 It was understod that the lowest bid- der was the Ferro- Concrete Construc- tion company of Atlanta. Other bidders included the Realty Construction com pany, Smallman-Brice and Day and Sachs all of Birmingham and D. D. Thomas and Sons, the King Lumber company and Foster Creighton com pany.
 The addition will include 90 rooms, completing the wing construction, one section having already been completed since the construction of the original unit. :7.
 The contract is being handled by the hotel Tutwiler operating company of which George Gordon Crawford is pres- ident and which company owns the hotel property. Conferences will be held with the present lessees before an award is made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
NEGRO ANTAGONISTS
 IN SESSION HERE
More Than Three Hundred Dele.
 gates At Opening Meet

More than 10000 negro Methodists are represented at the fifteenth annual session of the Central Alabama confer ence which held it opening session Wednesday al St. Marks Methodist church, Birmingham. The meetings will continue until Sunday.
 Bishop c. H. Phillips of Cleveland is presiding and speeches were made Wednesday by c. l.. Ward, president of Miles Memorial college; Rev. John H. Davis and Dr. J. H. Starks, editor of the "Western Index" of Dallas, Texas. Approximately 300 delegates and Bir- mingham Negro Methodists attended the sessions Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ENTERTAINS AT BANQUET

The Women of the Ensley Highland Methodist Sunday school were enter tained by men of the Brotherhood class at banquet given Monday evening in the church dining room.
 Mrs. K. J. Cole, Y. w. c. A. work CT from China, was speaker of the eve ming. She spoke of "Customs in China" The program was ill charge of the Eunice Matthews Bible class and the Matron's Bible class. A violin solo was given by Miss Esther Gill, vocal solo by Mrs. Howard Moore, several piano selections by Miss Dorothy Me Mutt, an amusing stunt by Mrs. Carl Screws and Mrs. J. w. McNutt, solo by Mary Florence McNutt.
 Mrs. W. 1. Phillips presided. The men served about 13O guests with a turkey dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ASSOCIATION MEETING

An interesting meeting of the Parent Teacher association of the Clarendon school was held at the school Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. T. Levvy, of Bir- mingham, prominently connected with the state association, gave an address on "Thc Need of Recreation and Social Standards"
 A group of children from Miss Nil. gore's room sang "Christmas Carols, and this month, the attendance prize, was awarded to Miss Mary Lovett's room.
 Following the program social was held in the school lunch room. The hostesses were Mrs. Ben Houston, Mrs. V. L. Summer, Mrs. J. w. Brook, Mrs. George Woodrow. Mrs. T. R. Copeland, and Mrs. Henry Hurd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
WYLAM MERCHANTS
 HOLD MEETING

The final meting of the year of the Vivian Associated Merchants was held Wednesday, at which time plans were made for holiday trade.
 The association since being organized has succeeded in several very important improvement plans here and have equal ly us important plans to be handled during the coming year. Several short talks were made at the meeting, and merchants expressed the opinion that the holiday trade volume would exceed any ill recent years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
SANTA'S VISIT ARRANGED

The visit of Santa Claus to the children of the Ensley district Sat urday is all arranged. Through a com mittee of local business men, the an- nual visit of the friend of children has been speeded up few days and over 2,OOO gifts will be distributed to the boys and girls of this section. The entrance of Santa Claus will be heralded by band which will escort the merry old chap to the Masonic temple where the distribution will take place.
 The twenty-five high school boys forming the Ensley High football squad will see that the little folks are kept in order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
EXTEND TIME LIMIT
 ON STOCK RETURNS
Corporations Now Have Until
 Feb. 2 To File

The state tax commission has grant- ed banks and domestic corporations a 3O-day extension in which to make returns of their stock for assessments Cor the tax year beginning Oct. l, 1924, according to a letter received Wednes- day morning by Tax Accessor Roy Dillon.
 Banks and domestic corporations are required, under the state law, to make returns of real estate, personal property and stocks before Dec. 21. and pro- vides n penalty of 10 per cent in ad- dition to an additional penalty of $5 day for delinquency.
 The order received by Mir. Dillon ex- tends the time until the first Monday in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ROOKLOyERS MEET

The Booklover's vlub met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. J.. Donald on DeBardeleben avenue.
 Mrs. c. l.. Foster had charge of the program for the afternoon. Hhe gave A talk on .The World In Which We Live" Mrs. Harry IIillhouse gave an instructive talk on "The Hebrew Religion, And The Land of Palestine Following the program the hostess served dainty refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. George Schwartz entertained members of her bridge club recently at her apartments on Arlington avenue. The high score prize was won by Mrs. l.. l.. Lockwood, and the consolation prize was drawn by Miss Mable Chapman.
 A salad and ice course was served Those present were: Mrs. A. D. Mad dox, Mrs. Glenn Long, Mrs. J. E. Carter, Mrs. Hal Brook, Mrs. w. C. Stoddard, Mrs. Tom Baker, Mrs. Will Parker, Mrs. w. H. Rogers, Mrs. Steward, Miss Mable Chapman, and Mrs. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ENTERTAINED AT SOCIAL

Teachers and officers of the Second Baptist church Sunday school were en- tertained with a social at the home of the pastor, Rev. Walter Dudley, Tues day evening, at which games and con- tests were enjoyed.
 Refreshments were served to the fol- lowing: MT. and Mrs. J. D. Glenn, Mrs. c. B. Horton, R. A. Minton, MT. Kelliman, Mrs. w. w. Kendrick, Mrs. Will Davis, Mrs. Grover Bryan, Mrs. Cecil Gray, Mrs. Minnie Gilbert, Mrs. John Morris, Mrs. c. T. Essman, and Rev. and Mrs. Dudley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11


 Mighty pretty" said my girl friend, ito see boy pay so much attention to his mother. It simply isn't done nova days. He must be very fond of her"
 Well. he is. And it is outside the pic ture to tell that he is one of the most conscienceless of the professional danc- ing partners who infest the city's danc- ing places. They call 'em gigolos in Paris
 There may be-oh-five hundred of them, said the owner of dancing place. "I don't know"
 They toll not, neither do they spin. but they dance every afternoon and night. Good-looking, 1.-the, dressed to the hines, manicured to perfection.
 Every one of them hopes to find some rich old woman as a meal ticket" said he. 'The old women pay we'll for their exclusive attentions. with pres ent thrown in now and then"
 There's room for more, he said. The supply of foolish old women seems in exhaustible.
 Tex O'Reilly, soldier of fortune, says that he is the man who started Louis Wolheim toward fame. You know Vol helm. The Hairy Ape and so on and so on. The best actor of roughneck parts in town.
 Il busted his nose for him. said OReilly. "Years ago.
 Woheim returned the favor, it ap- pears. for he gave O'Reilly a tin ear. But Tex did not cash in on it.
 The most interesting character in town is Arnold Rothstein. I did not say admirable. I said interesting. He knows more about what goes on under the surface here than all the detectives put together
 And think what goes on, if you will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
MISSIONARY MEETING

A splendid program and business meeting was evident at the meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Walter Dudley taught the missionary lesson.
 Mrs. k. N. Thomas, a returned mis- sionary from the foreign fields. made the principal talk of the afternoon, her topic being, Putting It Through" :"
 At the business meeting a report on the play, '"The Arrival of Kitty" pre- sented at the high school last week, showed over $100 was made.
 A social hour was enjoyed by the 20 members were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
TEACHERS ENTERTAINED

The teachers of the beginners depart ment of the First Methodist Sunday school were entertained recently by Mrs. R. F. McTyeire, Jr., at her home in Powderly. with luncheon.
 Plans for the Christmas party to be given pupils of the department on Dec. 23. were made, and stockings to he filled with offerings for the Methodist orphan's were prepared.
 Those present were: Mrs. F.. c. Hines, superintendent of the depart ment; Mrs. T. R. Mitchell, Walter Me- Dowell, Mrs. George Woodrow, Mrs. Eugene Coston, Mrs. T. z. Canter- berry, Mrs. F. B. Buck and Miss Lillian Ryan.