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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17
VOW GO on WITH TnE STORY

10 ahcad, said l1r, McMufuoch,
and. turning TO the side table. he
: poured out two liberal portions OF
Whisky. III there's anything can
- 10 help. count me at your service.
You tell me he had fears about little
Phn?"
He had" answered Harley. ''and
Il is maddenlng TO think that he died
before he could acquaint me with
their nature. But l have hopes that
you can help me in this For In
stance'-again ne fixed his gaze up.
on tho gloomy face OF the physician
who Is the distinguished Oriental
gentleman with whom Sir Charles
had recently become aeaualnted7''
Or. McMurdoch's expression re.
NAMED utterly blank. and he slowly
shook his head. II haven't an Idea
in the world" he declared. "a pa.
tent. perhapsG'
Possibly" said Harley conscious
OF some disappointment, yet from
the way he spoke OF him scarcely
think that he was a patient. Surely
Sir Charles. having resided so long
In India. numbered several orientals
among his acquaintance II not
among his friendse"
None ever came to his home re-
piled DIR. MeMardoch. He had all
the Anglo-Indian's prejudice agains;
men OF color" He rested his mass.
i've chin in his hand and stared down
effectively at the carpet
Again Harley found himself at a
deadlock. and Il was with scanty
hope OF success that he put his next
question to the gloomy Scot. WAS
Sir Charles friend OF Mr.. Nlcol
Brinn?- he asked.
= "Nicol Brinn7" echoed the physi.
>xian. He looked perplexed. You
Wean the American uiIlIonaire2
believe they were acquainted Abing.
don knew most OF the extraordinary
people in London: and IL half one
hears Is true, Nicoi Brinn Is as mad
as halter. But they were not In
any sense friends as far as know. /"
He was watching Harley curiously,
why do you ask that question:"
Il viii tell you in q moment" said
Harley. rapidly. but have one
moro question 10 put to you first.
Does the term FireTongue convey
anything TO your uindf-
DR.. McMurdoch's eyebrows shot
upward most amazingly. Il won't
insult you by supposing that you
have chosen such n time for joking. /"
he said. douriy.
Hariey's manner was almost fierce.
When tell you why ask these
questions-and / only do so on the
understanding that my words are TO
be treated in the strictest confidence
you may regard the matter In a
new light. 'Nicoi Brinn' and Fire.
Tongue were the last words which
Sir Charles Abingdon uttered.
Z A short silence ensued. during
fhlch DR.. McMurdoch sat staring
moodIly down at the carpet and Har-
ley slowly paced up and down the
room. then:
I'm view OF the fact" he said. sud.
denly. "that Sir Charles clearly ap.
pretended an attempt upon his life,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17
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this canal. at a point about midway
between tho base OF the claw and
tho tip.
Tho fact that cannries are In.
jurod hy cold drafts cannot DO too
strongly emphasized. In many
cases. exposure Is followed by con.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17
WHAT A PERsIsTENT Cuss,

Mother-Mary. you let Reggie stay
too late last night. II was 1 o'clock
when no went
Daughter-But you told mo I must
give him time to propose.
Yes. but five hours r.
well. mother. you know no slut
ters. Passing Show nondonl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17

armless ono clnmped them beneath
his right armpit. wriggled his
shoulders spasmodically, hunched
forwnrd--and out rolled the dice.
Then Captain Jackson stepped in.
you blankety.blasted blister" he
told the armless one. I'D pinch you
for crap.shooting II I didn't think
tho Judge would call me liar. I've
a good mind TO hand you paste in
tho snoot for making fool outa
me-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17
DESIGN OF CANARY's CLAWS.
A-BLooD VESSEL. B-PLACE
FOR CUTTING.

As remedy, place in the drink.
ing cup one ounce OF water to which
have been added 20 drops OF syrup
Of tolu. 10 OF sweet spirits OF inter
and 10 OF glyccrine.
Pneumonia in cage birds often
follows exposure and IS nearly nj.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Sir Charles Abingdon calls upon
Paul Harley, criminal invesuEator
and tells him he Is much disturbed
because Of constant surveillance BY
asked 20 dine az the Abingdon home
and when he arrives az the appoint
ed time the butler informs him the
master Ii calling at the bedside OF a
sick friend.
When Abingdon returns homo he
tells Harley OF a false message sent
20 call him 20 tho home OF the sick
friend. Dinner Is served and during
the soup course Sir Charles becomes
suddenly ili and falls from his chair
IN dying state. Or. McMurdoch
pronounces death due 90 heart fails
IRE. Abingdons last words are
"Nieol Brinn" and "F'irc-Tongue"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17

This Is an apron.front dress In
three tiers. The pleated frIll gives
II an extra flare. OF course. there
Is no belt in front. because !: fol.
lows tho Princess lines. A narrow
belt ties in back.
It's a style that deserves two-fold
commandments its smart Prin.
cess lines and for It's new use OF the
popular frill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17

Miss Martha Travilla
Speakman, shoion above, is
the neaoly appointed recre-
alton erpert for the United
States Children's bureau, and
toiH haee something to sag
IN the future about children's
sports. Miss Speakman halls
from Philadelphia,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-17

For constipation, the addition OF
lettuce. apple or other green food to
the meal is usually sufficient
This Is the third OF a series OF
articles on the care OF pets In the
home.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
PROF. Fl. A.. SELLERS
 NAMED PRINCIPAL
COmpleteF aculty At DixOn's
 Mills Not Announced

DTXoN'S MILLS, Ala, Aug. 14.- Especial Leased Wire. l-Prof. H. A. Sellers, of Peabody college, Nashville, Tenn, will be the principal of Dixon's Mills High school for the session, the other teachers for the high school de- pertinent have not yet been named. Mrs. A. B. HinsOn, who has been con nected with the school, for several years, will have position in the junior high school department The grammar grades will be under the charge of Miss Annie Majors of Goodwater, Miss Lu- cile Sealy of Thomaston and Miss Ruby Lou Rentz. Miss Rentz and Miss Sealy both are Montevallo graduates.
 Prof. w. J. Myers, who served as principal here for four years, has been elected principal of Arlington High school. Mrs. Myers, a weli-known pri- mary teacher, will teach at Arlington also. c. ". Hawk; who had charge of the science department, will be mem Der of the faculty of Magnolia High school. Miss Maggie McVay, who was at the head of the home economies de- pertinent, will have the same work in the Linden High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
JUDGES CLEAR UP
 CLOUDY RULINGS
Kyle And Horton Finally Agree On Search
 Law
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Aug. IA | Especial. )--Judge o. Kyle and Judge James B. Horton of the circuit court have cleared up a supposed misunder- standing on account of the law as given by them to the special grand jury re- gently in session here, according to correspondence which has passed be- tween the two officials.
 Judge Kyle, in letter to the Com munity Builder, a newspaper published by the sheriff of Madison county, de- clared that what he said to the spe- cial grand jury relative to searches be- 1 tween D. m. and s a. m. for liquor was that no search could be made un- less the place or premises were open. | He cites his authority for giving that | instruction to the grand jury in an act of the legislature of 1915. Judge Kyle resents in his letter the impli- cation that his charge was delivered ito shield the bootleggers." His letter to the sheriff is very caustic and refers to the finding of the grand jury that
 prisoners had been whipped in the county jail with the knowledge of the sheriff and his deputies.
 Judge Horton, in a letter to the sheriff, denies that there was any re- flection on Judge Kyle or that he in- structed the grand jury that searches for liquor could be made between 6 D. m. and 8 a. m.,l unless premises or places are open. At the time he gave the charge. Judge Horton declares, he did not know how Judge Kyle had con- strued the law and nothing he said was intended to vary anything he had said in his charge. Snodgrass Is Trustee Creditors of the bankrupt general merchandise firm of H. A. Campbell and Son of Scotts- boro, have elected J. Nj. Snodgrass, at- l torney, as trustee of the assets. Lia- bilities amount to SIS, 800, of which 1 S7. .OOO is secured by mortgage on real estate and $6,500 unsecured. The un- secured creditors will only share in the SLIGO which was secured from a sale of the stock and fixtures after court costs and various fees have been deducted from that sum.
 Birth And Death Report-The Madi- son county health department has is- sued the July birth and death report, showing 119 births, at an annual rate of 26.88 per thousand, and 73 deaths. Twenty-three of the persons who died were over 60 years of age, fifteen under one year and seven between and one two years.
 Seeger Is Trainer-R. J. Seeger, of Tuscaloosa, has been assigned to Ten nessee Valley headquarters in Hunts
 vile as trainer for the Boy Scout troops of Madison, Cullman, Morgan and Limestone counties and Lincoln county, Tenn.
 Woman Faces Charge-Mrs. Nora Berry has been arrested and lodged in jail on a charge of assault with inc tent to murder in seriously stabbing
 Mrs. Goldie Guthrie, & neghbor, in a fight in the northern part of Hunts vile. Mrs. Guthrie, who is in criti- cal condition, declares that she had no I weapon, and that after bitter quar- rel, Mrs. Berry's, husband handed his wife a knife and told her to use it.
 Mrs. Payne Dies--Mrs. Louis Webb
 Payne, IT years old, died at the city hospital yesterday after undergoing an
 or,eration for appendicitis. She was a
 daughter of Mrs. J ". Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
Summer Weather Hard
 On the Stomach

Physicians are warning people to keep their digestion perfect during the summer months. The entire di- gestive system is at low ebb when the weather is so warm. Every man, woman and child is an easy prey to serious stomach troubles, if they are not careful to keep their stomachs in good condition. You can go through the balance of the summer feeling we'll and strong, free from indigestion and constipation, if you will use FER RALINE. Instead of spending hun dreds of dollars to go away to the springs, just visit "Health-Land" (your nearest drug store) and get a bottle of FERRALINE for $1.O0. Bring the health resort to your own home. Remember, too, that your druggist is instructed to immediately refund your money if you are not delighted with the results. Did you ever hear of a health resort making that guarantee Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
STATE GUARD HAS RECORD NUMBER AT GILLIAN
Governors Day Will Be Observed Saturday,
 August g
iAnniston Bureau.l

ANNISTON, Ala, Aug. 14.-With strength of more than .1,6OO men at Camp Mcclellan, Alabama National Guard has more men in training this year than any year since the World war, it was announced today by Capt. U. N. James, regimental adjutant of the Alabama guard. The organization of the regiment is working more efficiently and with less friction than ever before. and the morale of the men is at its highest peak, Captain James stated. With all these indications, it is pointed out that this season should prove to be } the most successful in the history of the Alabama guardsmen.
 General William P. Screws has es- tablished headquarters of the 31st divi- sion in the area formally occupied by the 22d U. s.. infantry and is acting as division commander of the guards men from the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. General Hart ley A. Moon is commander of the Ala bama brigade, and is located in the for mer headquarters of the officers reserve corps. The regular program of training has been followed by the Alabama men since Wednesday when the routine work of the summer encampment was begun.
 Plans Progressing Plans for "gov- ernors' day" at Camp Mcclellan are being completed rapidly, it was an nounced Thursday. Governor W. W. Brandon, of Alabama, Governor Whit field, of Mississippi, and Governor Flu quay, of Louisiana, will be present at the camp on Saturday, Aug. 23, and re- view the members of the 31st division. Many other noted visitors from over the south will be present on that day.
 Farmers Use Rest ROom-According to report made by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, during the year ending August IA, more than 5000 farmers and their wives used the farmers rest room at 910 Noble street. The Junior Chamber, backed financially by several local business men, sponsored this rest room and all farmers in this section of the state are. given the use of it as a headquarters during their visits to the city. Offices of the county farm agent and home demonstration agent are To- cated in the building and free library is also furnished for the enjoyment of the farmers who care for all latest publications on agricultural subjects and general literature.
 Open Boil FOund-J. T. Henry. a farmer residing on the Alexandria pike, brought to the city today an open boil of cotton which he stated negro tenant, Jesse Ware, had found oh his farm on August 10.s This is the second open boil reported this year. John Floyd Smith reported several days ago that tenant on his farm below Oxford in Talladega county has found an open boil.
 Tent Enjoys Outing Following the completion of q business meeting and initiation the members of Anniston tent No. 5, of the Maccabees last night en. Joyed watermelon cutting as the guest of Richard Gibson and Jesse Ginn, two members of the order. A talk by Prof T. l.. Williams was one of the outsfand, Sing events on the evening program,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL
lState CanitaI Burean.l ]

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 14.-- Miss Virginia Handley, director of the state child welfare department, re- turned today from Greensboro, where she took two children, wards of the child welfare department, to spend a summer vacation as guests at the home of Mrs. R. H. Cobbs Mrs. N. Zlden and Mrs. Charles StoIlenwork, daugh- ters of Mrs. Cobbs, will assist in en- tertaining the children, who in the past have not had such an opportunity for summer holidays as more privileged have.
 Mrs. Handley found several others at Greensboro willing to give a holiday to children in the care of her depart ment. Mrs. A. M. Tunstall, former di- rector of the child welfare department, Mrs. Robert Greene and Mrs. W. H. Pickens will each take two children, who will thus get a holiday through the generosity of these ladies of Greens boro.
 Miss Handley stated on return to the capital that she was much impressed with evidence of the agricultural and horticultural products on the es- tate of Col. A. NJ. Tunstall, the noted "parliamentarian from Hale." She was particularly struck by the type of honeytew melons grown under his supervision.
 Beginning Friday, the bridge over the Alabama river at Selma, will be closed from D. m., to a. m, every day except Sunday for about two months, according to information from the state highway department. This is due to repair work on the bridge, which will be done at night in order to interfere with traffic as little as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
MANY PRESENT
 AT FARM PICNIC
Edward O'NeaI Is Princi- pal Speaker At Tusca-
 lOOsa Outing
tTuscaIOosa Bursanl

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Aug. 14.-The Tuscaloosa Farm Bureau picnic was held Thursday on the McDaniels farm on the Columbus road, about six miles from Tuscaloosa, and an immense crowd was present. Several hundred from various parts of the county passed through Tuscaloosa Thursday morning en route to the picnic grounds.
 Eight hundred pounds of meat were barbecued Wednesday night, and free ice cream and lemonade were served throughout the day. The. entire county was invited.
 President Edward O'Neil, of the state Farm Bureau, was the principal visit ing speaker. Judge Fleetwood Rice was the principal local speaker.
 Road Work Urged Nineteen citi- zens, including Probate Judge Wool sey Finnell, and a part of the Tusca- loosa County Board of Revenue spent Thursday in Montgomery, where they appeared before the state highway com mission in the interest of the four concrete roads to be built in the county.
 Fish Fry PIanned-The local Civitan club has voted to provide fish fry at Camp Horne on the opening day of the camp of Home Demonstration Club girls, as on that day county life institute will be conducted by state workers. It is expected the institute will draw large number in addition to those who will attend the camp.
 Oliver To. Speak, Congressman W. B. Oliver is on the program to address the young peoples branch of the Ala bama W. c. T. U. at Camp Horne Friday morning. His subject will be Law Enforcement"
 Singers To Meet-The State Chris tian Harmony convention opens here Friday and will be held in the court room at the court house. One hundred additional chairs have been placed in the rooms. President G. 0. OQuinn of the county organization received a letter from A. A. Vines, of Birming- ham, president of the state convention, stating that there will be record at. tendance declaring that many would be here from all parts of Alabama.
 Selma Man Dies-Jack Hersfield, of Selma. age 25 years, died suddenly Thursday morning at q local hospital of acute indigestion. The body will be forwarded to Selma for interment.
 / Revival We'll Attended-A revival is being conducted at the Southside Bap- tist church, and the meetings are be- ing well attended. The evangelist, J. l.. Ayers, is doing the preaching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
MADISON FARMERS
 VISIT WILSON DAM
$50 Enjoy Inspection Tour To
 Tri-C Cities
Muscle Shoals Bureau.)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Aug. 14.--A spe- cial train of 12 cars arrived over the Southern railway this morning from Huntsville bringing members Of the Madison county farm bureau and their guests, the total number being S5O. At Sheffield 8 government engine was at tached to the train which carried it to Wilson Dam where the visitors were shown over the project. They left at 4 80 Thursday afternoon. The train was in charge of MT. W. 0. Spencer, of Chattanooga, district passenger agent. Mir. c. F. Striplin, manager of the Madi- son county farm bureau, was in charge of the visitors.
 Shoals Opens Monday-The opening of the Cherokee high school on next Monday will be featured by the com munity life institute which is given an- nually under the auspices of the Ala bama Council of Christian Education. The institute will be directed by NIT. Tom P. Ellzey, general secretary.
 Barbecue Is Held-Sheffield post of the American Legion is holding it's an- nual barbecue today. The meeting is being held in Lincoln park.
 Gas Price Cut-The retail price of gasoline in the Tri-Cities was reduced one cent per gallon today, making it 21 1-2 cents.
 Sharp Speaks-At a meeting of the Sheffield Rotary club, Rotarian sharp, of Florence, gave an outline of the work being done to prevent mosquito breeding on the lake above Wilson Dam. Rotarian Parks, of Sheffield, also was heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
AUGMENTATION
 OF SCOUTS BEGINS
Confederate Reunion Parade
 Plans Are Progressing

7 HATTIESBURG, Miss, Aug. IA Especial. IA reorganization of the Hattiesburg Boy Scouts, which, until a couple of years ago, was one of the most active boys organizations in south Mississippi, is now under way, follow ing a meeting of the committee for this purpose.
 Parade Plans Made-The committee which has charge of getting up the parade to be staged during the re- union of the state Confederate veterans in Hattiesburg, September 8 to 5 re- port that the members are having marked success in their arrangements for this feature of the entertainment. Shelby Pickett states that about 25 business houses, civic and fraternal organizations have already agreed to have floats in the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-15
LEE FARM BUREAU
 MEETS AUGUST 20
Mystery Of RObberies Solved
 As Men Confess

OPELIKA. Ala, Aug. 14.-(Spe- cial. 1.-The Lee County Farm bureau will hold it's annual meeting in Ope- like Wednesday, August 20, at the courthouse. President John S. Kerne- han of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association and other promi- nent speakers will address the meeting on live farming topics of the day.
 Several hundred Lee county farmers are expected to attend this important meeting.
 Burglars COnfess-The mystery sur rounding the recent burglary of the Opelika Candy and Produce company store was solved Wednesday when the sheriffs office received a telephone message from the chief of police of Birmingham stating that he had a man under arrest. It was stated that man giving his name as GoOde, of St. Au- gustine, Fla, had walked into the po- lice headquarters and announced that he and three others had burglarized the store in Opelika and wanted to give himself up.
 An officer left for Birmingham to bring back the self-eonfessed burglar to the Lee county jail. This confession VIII 4cdu lnC LII tAC three others implicated.
 Ellington Leaves-C, s. Ellington, district agent for the Equitable Assur- anee society, left for New York We'd nesday night to attend the sixty-fifth anniversary business conference of the agents and district managers of this company. Mir. Ellington won a mem bership to this conference fy his rec ord as salesman of insurance for this company. During the past 21 months he has sold $475,000 worth of insur- ance. On this trip, and during his stay in New York City, he will be the guest of the Equitable company.
 Audit Completed Peabody, state examiner of public accounts, com pleted his audit of the books of the Lee county officials Tuesday and left for Montgomery.