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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
LOCKJAW FATAL AFTER NAIL CUT
Youth Dies In Tuscaloosa Following Wound
 In Foot

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, May 25.- Phillip Cox, S12-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Cox of this city, died at the Druid City hospital Saturday morn. ing of lock jaw as the result of nail wound in the foot. The funeral will be held from the residence on Greensboro avenue Sunday afternoon at o'clock Interment will be in Evergreen ceme- tery.
 Wins 0ratOrical Prize.-George Har- rison of Opelika won the senior Oratori- cal contest at the University of Ala bama this year, it was announced Sat urday.t The prize was offered by the trustees of the university.
 Finish Road JOb.-The Finnell < Tootacker Co. of Tuscaloosa, contrac- tors, have just completed and had &C., cepted several miles of roads in Coosa county. The cost0of these roads was $235 900.
 Kills MOcking Bird.-Eight cases for violating the game laws of the state were before Judge J. P. Shelton Satur- day. One man pleaded guilty of killing a mocking bird and was fined $1O and cost. Tuscaloosa is noted for it's mock ing birds and reports have reached the game warden that some of them have been killed
 Commencement HeId.-The annual commencement exercises of Central col lege were held Friday night at the high school auditorium, Dr. L. o. Dawson delivering the baccalureate ad- dress. Dr. J. H. Foster, the president, made an address to the class and pre- scented diplomas to the six young women 0raduafas Dp EnStnr leaves earlv in June for Ashland, Va, where he has ac- cepted the pastorate of the First Bap- tist church..
 To Act on ResignatiOn.-The congre- gation of the First Baptist church after services Sunday night will again take up the resignation of the pastor, Dr. l.. O. Dawson. Dr. Dawson has been urged to withdraw his resignation and to remain as pastor. He accepted a chair in Howard college in Birming- ham and stated that it is his intention of beginning his duties at the college in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
SIBERT ON TRIP
 TO INSPECT PORTS
Seeks Most Approved Plans For
 Docks At Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, May 24.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Plans of the state docks commission for the construction of ia cilities between One and Three Mile creeks on Mobile river have advanced to such an extent that Gen. William L. Sobert, chairman engineer will devote about two weeks on an inspection Of ports in the United States and study of the general proposition of imports The chairman left tonight and before returning to the city will visit New York and will give a careful study of the facilities, as well as the territory which furnishes the imports.
 General Sibert did not announce his itinerary. He merely said that the time had arrived for the commission to probe important export matters, and that he hoped to get some valuable information on the trip.
 Simultaneous announcement was made that Judge Thomas G. McClel- Ian, general counsel for the commis. sion, had gone to Boston, Mass, to get an opinion from bond attorneys before state bonds are placed on the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
SOMERVILLE HAS NEW POSTMASTER
Republican Succeeds Dem Ocrat Who Held Place
 For Ten Tears
Tennessee Valley Bureaul

LBANY-DECATUR, Ala, May %. c. P. Johnston, who has served the peo- pie of Somerville, formerly county seat of Morgan county, for the past ten years as postmaster with the exception of the time he was serving in the World war, has turned over the office to Guy Walker on orders from Washington. The change was made Friday.
 According to information reaching here, MT. Johnston, who is a democrat, took the civil service examination here on January and Mir. Walker stood the examination in Hartselle on the same date. MT. Johnston was said to have received a grade of 96-50. Mir. Walker is republican. The retiring postmaster is very popular in Somer- vile.
 MasOns EIect.--Members of Decatur chapter No. 3S, Royal Arch MasOns, Friday night elected the following off cers for the year: John Garrison, high priest; Harold Carter, king; R. T. Sheppard, scribe; A. B. Harvey, secre- tary; T. A. Bowles, treasurer; Ed. Humphrey, captain of host; Robert Banks, principal sojOurner; B. c. Shel- ton, royal arch captain; Joe Brown, master of third vail; Milton Andrews, master of second vail; T. E. McCul- tough, master of first vail. Wilbur Rover was elected life member of the body in recognition of his work for the order.
 Bible Class Has Banquet-The ban quet of the Y. NJ. c. A. Bible class at the association building Friday evening was attended by about 150 persons. The banquet was served by members of the w. c. T. U. Addresses were made by n number of members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
AUBURN ALUMNI NAME STIRLING NEW SECRETARY Football Star To Take Ur Duties Next
 September HOMECOMING DAY
 IS PROCLAIMED Vice-President And Other Officers Of Alumni
 Appointed
(state Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 24.-Ed c. Shirling, Auburn football and base ball star, has been selected as secretary of the alumni association of Auburn, tC be associated with the athletic execu tive staff, beginning September l, 1924 This selection was made by Dr. Spright Dowell, president of the Alabama Poly technic institute, and by Judge w. H Sanford of the Alabama court of ap peals, who was elected president of tht Auburn Alumni association at it's meet ing of May 19. The special duties oi MT. Shirling will be to handle the ath letic games of the Alabama Polytechnic institute.
 The date of the Clemson game at Au burn is designated by Judge Sanford as homecoming day for all Auburn alumni and all committees are called to meet at Auburn on that day.
 Viye Presidents Named
 Other appointments announced Satur day by Judge Sanford in his position as president of the alumni association follow:
 Vice presidents in the state of Ala bama
 First congressional district, Horace Turner, Mobile; Second congressione district, George Wheeler, Montgomery Third congressional district, J. A. Walk CT, Opelika, Emmett Sizemore, Auburn B. E. Ross, Auburn; Fourth congres siOnal district, Walker Reynolds, An niston Fifth congressional district, F Lloyd Tate, Wetumpk&; Sixth congres sional district, T. W. Smith, Tusca loosa Seventh congressional district E. P. Murphy, Gadsden; Eighth con gressional district, George Duncan, Ath ems; Ninth congressional district Charles K. DeBardeleben, Birmingham Tenth congressional district, Marvin Pierce, Winfield.
 Vice presidents outside of the state of Alabama
 George A. Garden, New York; H. O Sargent, Washington, D. O.; D. Ash. craft; Atlanta, Ga.; Clarence Ousley New Orleans, La.; Mrs. Kate Hagen Tulsa, Okla.
 Executive COmittee
 Executive committee: E. B. Ross Auburn, chairman; Emmett Sizemore Auburn J. A. Walker, Opelika George Wheeler, Montgomery; George A. Car. den, New York.
 Advisory committee of cooperative relationship with the administration oi the college w. B. Stanford, Montgom cry, ex-officio chairman; w. K. Terry Birmingham; George Blue, Montgom cry; Matt Sloane, New York; W. NJ Williams, Washiongton, D. C.; John V DensOn, Opelika, Ala.
 Athletic advisory committee Haygood Patterson, Montgomery, chairman John Davis, Birmingham John Rush Mobile; Reynolds Tichnor, Atlanta Ga.; John Illges, Columbus, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
25O In Graduating Class
 At Uniuersity Of Alabama
Rogers To Speak At Breaking Of Ground For
 Library

. UNIVERSITY, Ala, May 24.-(By Associated Press. 1.-Two hundred and fifty persons will receive degrees and diplomas at the annual commencement exercises of the University of Ala bama, which begin tomorrow and ex- tend through Tuesday.
 At II o'clock tomorrow morning, Dr. Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist church of Montgomery, will deliver the sermon before the graduat. ing class.
 Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian church of Birmingham, will deliver the address at the annual meeting of the alumni society, at II o'clock Monday morning. More than 5000 persons have been in vited to this meeting.
 John A. Rogers, chairman of the state highway commission, will deliver the address at the breaking of ground for the new Gorgas library, at noon Monday. This will be followed by the alumni banquet, at 1 o'clock.
 At s o'clock Monday night the Glee club concert will be held in Morgan hall, followed by a dance in the gym nasium.
 At II o'clock Tuesday morning the graduating exercises will be held, with an address before the graduating class by A. H. Carmichael.
 The list of graduates is:
 B. s. in law, Benjamin Hardeman, George F. Harrison, Ormond Somer- vile, Jr.
 E. s. in education, Sarah s. Adams, Edith Allen, James N. Castleberry, William c. DuBose, Mrs. Annie NJ. J. DuBose, Gilmer c. Eidson, James NJ. Givens, Luther B. Harris, Jacqueline T. Hodges, Vergie Johnston, Vida H. Jones, Julia Kelly, Emmett McGauley. Fannie l.. Martin, Daniel c. Palmer, Naomi Irene Pool, Mayme E. Ramsey, Stella T. Rentz, James T. Smith, Isaac Judson Snead, Mrs. z. l.. Strickland, Florence Tilman, Alto Lee Whitehurst, Clinton F. Williams, Pauline Will loughby.
 B. S. in medicine, Dorman B. Barber, J. H. Baumhauer, Sam Haigler Black, Sam l.. Brister. Jr., Louis F. Botta, G. B. Conwill, Virgil A. Denson, John L. Gallagher, Jr., z. B. Graves, J. W. Haley, Scale Harris, IT,, Richard A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25

Irons, James W. Hendrick, Cecil E Kimbrough, Lelias E. Kirby, Roy R Kracke, D. Isbell William M. Me, Kissack, Eldridge T. Norman, John T Oliver, c. H. Reagan, Guy G. Werner
 B. s. in commerce, Guidon T. Baird James NJ. Bell, Edgar L. Bellenger Martel H. Brett, Robinson Brown Lindsey U. Bruce, Daniel o. Conwill Mamie Ruth Davis, Stanley c. Detlis Scott Jennings Drummond, Louis F Gray, Roy l.. Hicks, William K. Ring George F. Kitchens, Perry l.. Newton w. Sheffield Owen, Malcolm A. Pat. terson, Robert w. Pitts, William H Ray, Horace o. Shropshire, Sam Silver. man, Harvey N. Smith, Abraham Temerson.
 B. S. in engineering, Garnett An. drews, James J. Ashton, Luther A. Burleson, Richard N. Coleman, Robert Duggar, G. c. Dyar, Walter s. Ernst c. G. Farabee, Henry c. Cause, Will. liam F. Graham, George A. Hill Thomas l.. King, c. J. Martz, R. E Meade, Jr., NJ. $. Merritt, Foster C. Nix, W. F. Prosch. R. R. Randolph, J
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
MAN SENTENCED
 FOR BEATING SON
Six Months Term May Be Suspended, Judge
 Intimates
(Gadsden Bureau)

GADSDEN, Ala, May 25.-Sam Badly, who is alleged to have brutally beaten his 10-year-old step-son, Her man Ross, Thursday afternoon, was fined $50 and sentenced to six months at hard labor when tried in the county juvenile court Saturday. The evidence is said to have shown that the child was severely injured. Judge Gilliland indicated he may suspend the labor sentence in order that Badly may sup port his wife and four children. This will not be done until the promise IS made that there will be no child-beat- ing in the family, officials declare.
 Veteran Camps JOin-The merger of Stonewall camp of Confederate vet erans of Cherokee county, with the Emma Samson camp of this county, was made complete here Saturday. The Cherokee organization had dwindled Ill numbers until it did not have enough to hold a meeting. It was decided to disband it and bring the membership here.
 UndergOes 0peratiOn-L. w. Bram- lett, wealthy farmer, who was seriously injured Friday afternoon when he fell from load of hay, underwent an opera tion Saturday and tonight was report ed to be in serious condition.
 To Go to Auburn-Mrs. Herman An derson, Mrs. Tom Jones and Misses Thelma Anderson, Jewell Weems and Ella Smith will leave Monday for Au- burn, where they will attend the ten short course. They represent the girls and women's clubs of the county.
 Plan Temporary Building-It is an nounced that the Atalla board of edu- cation is planning to build large tenn porary structure to take care of the overflow of students and two additional teachers who have been employed for next year. Fifteen boys and girls graduated Friday night at the close of the school.
 Douty Is Stricken-S. R. Douty, special poultry demonstration agent of this district, was suddenly stricken with appendicitis when on train Fri day night coming from Birmingham to Atalla. He underwent an operation here at noon Saturday.
 School Merger Ratified-The county board of education Saturday ratified the proposition to consolidate the Pine Grove school with the Glencoe High school, provided the Pine Grove com munity votes special 3-miH tax for school purposes. An election to de- termine the question was authorized.
 Win Garden Prizes-James Qualls, Joe Herndon, Hoyt Lee and George Hinton won first prize for the best gar den work done by a team on the EtO- wah county high school during the past term. Hollis Thompson and Fitzhugh Brothers won the first prize for the best work in agriculture, while the sec ond twent to Richards Hamby.
 6S Win DiplOmas-Sixty-eight boys and girls of the Gadsden High school were awarded diplomas Friday night. The graduating address was delivered by Hugh Bradley of the University of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
HOPEFUL FOR FORD
U. l.. Andrews More Optimistic After
 Washington Trip

SHEFFIELD, Ala, May 24.-(Spe- cial. .)--J. l.. Andrews, vice-president of the Tennessee River Improvement asso' citation, has returned after spending q week in Washington where he was called by Col J. w. Worthington and others who are interested in the ac- ceptance of Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals.
 He stated that when he went to Washington he felt that there was lit tie, if any chance for the acceptance of the Ford bid at this session of Congress but ant he now believed there was T chance for favorable action within the next 10 days.
 Plans Memorial Service.--At the First Methodist church next Sunday morning, national memorial exercises will be held, to which Confederate World war and Spanish-American war veterans have been invited. The sub ject to be used by the pastor, Rev. L. c. Sturdivant, will be Life Through Death "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
BAPTIST BODIES . GATHER IN JUNE FOR CONVENTION Young People Hold Thir- ty-First Annual Con-
 ventiOn SESSIONS WILL BE
 HELD AT MENTONE Ali Alabama Railroads Grant Rates Of Fare
 And One Half

MONTGOMERY, Ala. May 24.-- (By Associated Press) thirty first annual convention of the State B. Y P. U., the annual Baptist state Sunday school assembly and the annual state w. M. U. convention assembly will be held at Mentone, June 8 to 28, accord, ing to an announcement made by the Alabama Baptist convention. headquar. ters here. r4
 The B. Y. P. U. convention will open the assemblies, June 8, and will con tinue until June A. The Sunday school assembly will begin June 15, and continue through June 21, and the w NJ. U. meetings will begin June 9 and continue through June 2S, according to the program outlined.
 Reduced railroad rates of fare and one-half for the round trip have been granted on all Alabama railroads to all persons holding certificates issued by the state headquarters here, it has been announced. These tickets are good for return until June 30.
 Speakers Announced
 Many leaders will take part in the three associational programs.t
 Speakers for the B. Y. P. U. con yention will include: Dr. w. +. Powell Nashville, Tenn; E. D. Lee, Dallas Tex; Frank H. Leavell, Memphis Tenn; Mrs. Frank H. Leavell; ]. D. Lamdin, Montgomery Mrs. F. E. Lam din; Miss Georgine Coley, Judson col lege; Rev. c. H. Bolton, Montgomery H. V. Hamilton, Little Rock, Ark. Miss Agnes Durant, Ensley Rev. C. l. Hudson, Cullman \ Dr. R. Kelley White, Marion, and Rev. A. D. Zbin den, Stevenson.
 The program for the young peoples meeting will include musical entertain ments, conferences, addresses, plays and recreational work in and around the camp grounds and tourist resort at Men. tone.
 The Baptist state Sunday school con. vention assembly will include lectures conferences, classes and recreational features. Among the speakers for these sessions are Dr. John l.. Hill, Nash. vile, Tenn; Mrs. James W. Wood Birmingham; Mrs. w. l.. Blankenship Atlantas Ga.; Dr.. J. R. Hobbs, Bir minghan Harry L. Strickland, Nash vile, Tenn. Mrs. Aurora F. Shumate Birmingham; Dr. A.d Hamilton Reid Sylacauga; Dr. William k. Rigell Gadsden; J. Fred Scholfield, Birming ham; Miss Arrie Moody, Montgomery R. B. Simms, Andalusia; Dr. w. T Smith, Opelika, and Emmett Moore Montgomery.
 Missionary to Speak
 The State W. M. U. meetings will include mission study programs, stere opticon lectures, addresses, house par ties, camps and vacation Bible school discussions.
 Speakers at the missionary union sessions will include: Miss Kathleen Mallory, Birmingham; Dr. Fred B Pearson, Jerusalem, Palestine; Dr John 0. Dawson, Birmingham; Miss Jessie V. Roth, Birmingham Mrs Harvey Clarke, Tokio, Japan; Mrs. A T. Hanson, Decatur; Dr. NJ. E. Dodd Shreveport, La. Noble Y. Beall, En' terprise; Miss Ethel Gregg, Birming ham; Dr. B. D. Gray, Atlanta, Ga. Miss Willie Kelly Woolley, Auburn Mrs. Ida NJ. Stallworth, Montgomery and Miss Hannah B. Reynolds, Mont. gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
COTTON IS BEHIND
Stand Poor and Many Acres Replanted
 in LOundes

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, May A. Especial. blowing to excessive rainfall and low temperature the cotton growth in this vicinity is at least two weeks behind the average year. The stand is badly broken and many acres have been replanted. The majority of the farm CTS are in the midst of chOpping and sweeping, and unless exceptionally good weather for it's growth prevails the next 60 days, very short crop will be har- vested.
 Store RemOdeled.- big two story building on West Pollard street. occupied by the Ueople's Mercantile company, has recently undergone con siderable improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
OFFICER GUILTY
 IN MOBILE RING
 QUITS HIS POST
Resignation Of Donaghue And Two Others
 Accepted

MOBILE, Ala, May 24-(Special Leased Wire 1.-The resignations of Deputy Sheriffs George l.. Donaghue, Walter Blackman and John II. Moore have been accepted by the sheriff, &C., cording to announcement made this morning by Sheriff Paul Cazalas, fol- lowing the close of the rum ring" trial in federal court where all three of the deputies were defendants. Donaghue was convicted, while Blackman and Moore were acquitted, along with two other attaches of the sheriff's forces, William H. Holcombe, Jr., and Fred Hudoff.
 Announcement that the three depu- ties-had resigned and that their resig- nations had been accepted was made by the sheriff this morning.
 Donaghue has served as a deputy un- der W. H. Holcombe, Jr., and also w. H. Holcombe, ST.. and has been con nected with the sheriff's forces for many years. Blackman has served un- der three sheriffs, while Moore served under w. H. Holcombe, Jr., and Paul Cazalas, present sheriff. All five of the deputies were in the joint conspiracy trial in the United States court, q gov ernment indictment charging conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
MASONS HAVE HOME

UNIVERSITY, Ala, May A.-The Masonic club of the University of Ala. bama purchased home for its own use, and next session will occupy the old Prime Plac" as a prmannt rsi- dence. This move to obtain a home for Masons and sons and daughters of MasOns who attend the university dates from 1912.
 Officers of the club this year. when the dream of decade was realized are A. L. Patterson, Alexander City, presi- dent; H. C. Cargile, Johns, vice presi- dent; Rufus B. Hall, Vernon, secre- tary: Clarence Carlton. PalOs, treas urer. James N. Castleberry of Har- bury was editor of The Alabama Build CT, the clubs publication, and Dewey T. Naborsof Berry was business man. ager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
PHARMACISTS TO MEET

AUBURN, Ala, May 24.-SeveraI hundred persons will gather here June f and for the annual convention of the Alabama Pharmaceutical ossocia- tion. The program has been prepared, and detailed arrangements are being made for the entertainment of the phar- amcists. The Auburn school of Phar- macy, of which Dr. l.. S. Blake is the head, and druggists of Opelika and An burn will act as hosts to the conven- tion.
 Officers of the state association are F. R. Lovelady, Birmingham, presi- dent; w. c. Fowler, Montgomery, first vice president; W. G. Bingham, Tds- caloosa, secretary; S. l.. Toomer, Au- burn, treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
CAMP MCCLELLAN TAKES ON VIGOR AS UNITS ARRIVE Twenty-Second Infantry Marches Through An
 ,niston En Route ANNISTON SELLS
 BIG BOND ISSUE Proceeds Will Be Used In Program Of Street
 Improvements
lAnniston Bureaul

M ANNISTON, Ala, May 25.--On schedule time the Twenty second United States infantry marched through An niston Saturday morning en route to Camp Mcclellan where this regiment will be stationed during the summer .training season. Owing to heavy downpour of rain that greeted the troops just as they were entering the city not as many people witnessed their ar rival as was expected. However, every ! available doorway and shelter along Noble street was crowded with specta- \ tors who applauded the Khaki clad fig 2 ures as they passed by.
 {. When the head of the long column reached the post office building D. w. Ryther, commander of the regiment, was presented with solid gold key to Anniston by Colonel Harry NJ. Ayers fin behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of which he is president.
 .g The band of the Twenty ty-second infan- try led the parade and despite the in elemency of the weather the affair was staged in snappy military style. Z The Sixth cavalry under the com niand of .Col. Robert J. Fleming ar rived in Camp Mcclellan Friday night and with the addition of the Twenty second infantry good size. garrison Is being maintained at the local camp, numbering more than 1000 men. These troops are regular army soldiers and will prepare the camp for the citizens who will receive military training here this summer.
 Street Bonds SOld-Sale of $25S, ,OO0 worth of street improvement bonds by the city of Anniston to Ward-Sterne company of Birmingham was announced today by the city clerk. The bonds were sold at premium of $1 per hundred, it was stated, the successful bidders winning out over several others who submitted offers for the paper. The money from the sale will be used in street and sidewalk paving and other improvements contained in the program authorized by recent ordinances adopted by the council.
 KiIby Back Home-Former. Gov. Thomas E. Kilby arrived in Anniston i Friday from New York where he re- gently landed after completing a tour of the world. Governor Kilby was met at A the station by a large committee of citizens and the Boy Scout band. He will rest at his home here for several days before resuming his work at the office of the Kilby Car and Foundry company.
 Anniston Man HonOred -S. l.. John ston. Anniston man, who was elected grand chancellor of the Knights of .Pythias in Alabama at the grand lodge convention held in Montgomery last week has returned to the city and states that a very active program is planned by this organization during the coming 2 year, Among the projects is the build ing of $45,000 orphans home in Mont lRomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-25
TO HOLD MEMORIAL
 FOR JOHN TYSON
Tribute To Be Paid Alabamian
 In Halls Of Congress

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 24.- Special. )-Memorial services for the late Representative John R. Tyson of the second Alabama district, will be held by the House tomorrow. The de- ceased was at one time chief justice of the supreme court of Alabama. Rep resentative Almon of the eighth Ala bama district will net as speaker. The other members of the delegation will participate in the ceremonies.
 Speakers from other states will be Representative Garrett and Byrns of Tennessee, Deal, Moore and Hooker of Virginia, Rankin of Mississippi, Bull winkle of North Carolina, Raker of California, Fairfield of Indiana, Rouse of Kentucky, Aswell of Louisiana, Hershey of Maine, Wingo of Arkansas, and Larsen of Georgia.