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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
MARGARET HARDING
 IS DEAD IN BOSTON
Was Youngest Daughter Of Fed
 eral Reserve Banker

Relatives in Birmingham were nvti- fled by wire early Sunday morning of the death of Miss Margaret Harding, youngest daughter of w. F. G. Hard ing, at their home i'll Boston, late Saturday. Miss Harding's death came as a shock to her friends in Birming- ham, as there had been no intima tion of illness The wire received by Mrs. McGee Porter, aunt of Miss Harding, was sent by Mrs. E. J. R. Thayer of New York, an older sister, and con. tained the bare news of her death, stat ing that the funeral would he held Monday in Boston.
 Miss Harding was born in Birmng- ham March p, 1900, and removed to Washington when her father was aI,- pointed to the federal reserve board, of which he was later made governor. and removed to Boston when George Harding was elected governor of tine Boston regional reserve bank in that city last year.
 Miss Harding was a granddaughter of the late Sydenham Moore, one of the pioneer citizens and builders or Birmingham. Her father was, prior to taking over his duties as governor Of the federal reserve bank, president of the First National bank of Birming- ham.
 She is survived by her father and two sisters, Mrs. F. J. R. Thayer of New York, and Mrs. Robert Pell of Paris. Miss Harding was popular member of Washington society for years and was considered one of the noted beauties of the Capital City. She was well known in Birmingham, where she visited frequently ~after growing up and the notice of her death brought sadness to many Birmingham people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
OFFERS SON TO SUFFER TERM
 FOR ANOTHER

CHICAGO. Jan. 27.-A mother stood in criminal court yesterday and begged the judge to sacrifice one of her two sons-survivors of 10 babies--iO save another mother from giving up her only son-who had been sentenced to the peniten- tiary.
 It was before Judge D. Young that William Hanley, 20 years old, and Arthur Stehl, IS, were defend- ants. Both boys had been con- victed of robbing a man of $1 and stealing his automobile and had been sentenced to from 10 years to life in prison. They were seeking a new trial.
 Il know what it means to a mother to lose children" Mrs. Han ley pleaded with the judge. T lost eight. They died. Just send one of the boys here to prison. Send my boy and leave this other mother her only son. Please, judge, I'll have one left
 Assistant States Attorney Ed ward Lyons whispered to the judge, who nodded, and continued the case for a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
RECORDS REVEAL MOBILE MAYOR
 CHANGED STAND
Taylor Voted For Res0lu- tiOn Indorsing Ford's Bid For Shoals
CHANGE IN FRONT
 CAUSES SURPRISE
Executives Constituency Given No Inkling Of Executives In-
 tended Trip To Washington

MOBILE. Ala. Jan. 27.-(By Leased Wire) Mayor R. V. Taylor of Mobile, who appeared before congressional committee at Washing ton Saturday in opposition to Henry Ford's proposal for Muscle Shoals, has changed his position since 1922 was made evident by the records of the city commission which shows that on Feb ruary 21, 1922, Mayor Taylor voted for a resolution which urged that Con- gress accept the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals.
 The resolution passed by the city commission on that date was intro- duced by Commissioner Hartwell. It reads that the city commission "heart- fly endorses the Ford project and urges the Alabama delegation to support MT. Ford in the fullest measure. The city hall records show Mir. Taylor voted for that resolution. Saturday he appeared in Washington and gave testimony be- fore a congressional committee and de- clared that ito turn over Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford would be to sell the nations brthright for mess of potage," and urged that the offer of the Power company be accepted.
 Strongly Endorses Ford.
 The resolution, as passed by the city commission on February 21, 1922, is as follows, as taken from the record of the commission
 "Whereas, much discussion and agi- tation has developed from the fact that the Alabama Power company has sub mitted bid to our government for Muscle Shoals, and.
 Whereas, there is chance for de- lay in this matter being settled by Con- gress to this fact; and,
 Whereas, there is much merit in the proposition as submitted by the Honorable Henry Ford and,
 Whereas, the development of this property was first brought to the at tention of the American people by MT. Ford;
 Therefore, be it resolved by the board of commissioners of the city of Mobile that they heartily endorse the Ford project and urge the Alabama delegation to support Mir. Ford in the fullest measure
 And be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Hon. Henry Ford and to each member of the Alabama delegation in Congress"
 Unanimous Vote.
 The resolution was introduced by Commissioner Hartwell. It was sec onded and adopted. Commissioner Crawford, who was at the time presi. dent of the commission, and Commis. sioners Taylor and Hartwell each voted for the resolutions adoption, the city hall records show. Mobile has only tIirey commissioners, including tIfs mayor.
 The appearance of Mayor Taylor in Washington Saturday and his attack on the Ford proposal created much surprise in the city of Mobile, where the Ford offer has been given general sup port. Mayor Taylor's visit to Wash ington was unannounced. Fellow mem bers of the city commission, Commis- sioners Crawford and Hartwell, have both stated since publication of the mayors Washington appearance that he did not represent the city in making such statement and was unauthorized by resolution of the city board to Visit the nations capital in opposition to the Ford proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
DISPELS U vVU AUV AUNuHHH "
 BRITAN'S FEARS
New Regime Received With Sur. prising Calm In View Of
 Alarmist Predictions

LONDON, Jan. 27.-(By Associated Press. )-How long the new government will last is. now the predominant issue in England. When it is recalled how recently as during the general elections, both the conservatives and the liberals voiced intense alarm lest labor comes into power, it is surprising how calmly the new government has been received.
 Still more remarkable has been the urammity of the press in acknowledging what is characterized the skill and the sagacity which Ramsay Macdonald, the new premier displayed in choosing his first ministry, not only in care fully dovetailing the trade union and intellectual wings of his party into a composed whole, but also in selecting outsiders, whose names are calculated to aIlay any apprehension in the coun- try that revolutionary legislation will be attempted.
 The general belief is that Mir. Mac Donald has been 'actuated by two prin- cipal motives-first, to take a safe line, calculated to secure much, needed ad- ministratiive experience and, second, to improve the prospects of his party at the next general election, whenever that may come.
 Finance Stumbling, Block
 If Mir. Macdonald gets the fair play to which the bulk of the, press acknowl- edges he is entitled, it is the opinion in piltical circles that his administra- tion may last a year or two. The be- lief prevails that the touchstone will be finance and foreign affairs. Without going outside the proposals of former Premier Baldwin's administration it is considered that in the kings last speech Mir. Macdonald can find an ample pro gram of social reforms concerning un- employment, housing and the like, to which the opposition isz the. House Of Commons could take no exception, for two years. at least.
 Foreign affairs, esr .cially relations with France, and the reparation prob lems are expected to prove the first pitfall for the Macdonald government.
 Mir. MacDonald's assidious devotion and study to foreign affairs, over which he has been working for long hours, early and late, at the foreign office, is considered an indication that he realizes where the test of his administration will come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28

tribute their confidence and support.
 T shall give to the canvass of the state whatever time the conditions of the campaign seem to demand.
 The management of my campaign, state and national, will be in the hands of Edward A.. Glenn. Louisiana, Mo-, who managed the campaign of the late Champ Clark, and who also conducted my campaign for the nomination for senator
 Tax Reduction
 Reed declares for reduction of the smaller income taxes, rigid economy in all government affairs, keeping the gov ernment agencies out of business oper- ation as far as possible. adjusted com pensation for veterans, agricultural re- lief through tariff reduction and freight rate cuts, and vigorous prosecu- ton of "malefactors" in the Teapot Dome scandal.
 The higher spots of the senator s statement are:
 The democratic party favors mak- ing the principal reduction the smaller incomes.
 One method of reducing taxation which ought to be employed immediate ly is the practice of rigid economy in all governmental affairs. including the abolition of useless boards and bureaus, and the discharge of the vast army of useless agents now engaged in consum- ing the public revenues.
 Recognizing fully the duty to re- strain the excesses of great aggrega- tions of capital, nevertheless, the con stant interference by governmental agencies with the honest business of the country is intolerable and should be discontinued
 Both political parties solemnly promised our soldiers adjusted compen- sation. It remains to be decided whether this pledge is to be kept or broken. The democratic party in tends to redeem its promise and tc keep faith with the soldiers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
ALABAMA EPWORTH
 LEAGUES TO MEET
Annual Assembly To Be Held In
 Montgomery June g

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. .27.-(Special Leased Wire. )-The annual assembly of the Alabama Conference Epworth league will be held at the Woman's college in Montgomery, June 23-27, in elusive. this year. according to informa- tion received in Mobile from Rev. w. V. Pierce, Fitzpatrick, president of the conference. Representatives from the local Epworth league will attend.
 The conference will be in the form of a school. or institute, in which courses in league work and methods will be taught. The instructors will include Miss Ina C. Brown of the central of flee at Nashville, associate superintend- ent of missionary work. and Mrs. G. 0. Cook, intermediate superintendent of the Atlanta City League union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
GOMPERS RECEIVES
 CONGRATULATIONS
Labor Leader Is "A Years Of
 Age And Still Active

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Samuel Gompers. who labors for the workers, was 74 years old today, but he didn't realize it until messages of congrat ula- ton began to pour in from all parts of the country. During the last four months the president of the American Federation of Labor has travelled more than 15.000 miles, delivered 210 ad- dresses, presided at 300 conferences and written thousands of letters and state ments, but his birthday found him as busy as ever at his desk and in the best of health.
 When reached my seventicIh year, Mir. Gompers said, "I made the statement that felt no different than when I became 90 years ago. say the same thing now. So for a. work is concerned, really feel ,dat aceonl plish more than did ven, c0rld not keep still if I war fcG to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
FUMES KILL SAILORS
Fumigation of Ship to Rid It of Rats
 Causes SulfOcatiun

HAVRE, Jan. 27.-The danger of fumgating the holds of ship to exter- mnate rates without first clearing the whole ship of passengers and crew has been brought strongly to the attention of the French government as result oT the recent suffocatiJn of several members of the crew of the Caroline.
 The report to the government points cut that, despite all possible precau- tions. it is impossible effectively to fu- mgate one hold without allowing the deadly fumes tO seep through to other parts of the ship. Stricter regulations for "de-rating" ships are expected soon to be put into effect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
DIVORCE UNKNOWN IN GARTZ
Town Claims Record for Coupled Wet
 Half Century

STETTIN, Jan. 27.-The little town of Gartz, near here. claims the record in Germany for married couple who have passed their golden wedding ami vcrsaries. Within the last few months the sixtieth anniversaries of twenty one couples of Gartz have been cele- bratcd by the principals and most of the 5000 population.
 There has not been divorce in Gnrtz. it is said, within the recollection of the oldest inhabitant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
TEACHER DRINKS POISON
Then Goes To Apartment. Of Her Lover
 To Die

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jan. 27- Miss Mabel Brown, 2S, pretty art and music teacher, drank poison Sun day and then went tO the apartment of her lover. Casimir ]. Wech. justice of the peace and prominent local poli- tician, where she died in fHw mo- ments afterward.
 Welch told police he had quarreled with Miss Brown at party the two had attended on Saturday night. He declared she threatened to take her life then, but believed she was joking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
TICKET sPECULATORs

NEW YORK, Jan. -7.-Theatre- roers in New York city are "being robbed by the combine of thieves, high binders and robbers which operates as ticket spectators in the neighborhood of Forty-second street" declared Will liam A. Brady theatrical producer. sprnking today before meeting held at city hall under the auspices e the board of education. Mir. Brady said he personally knew of three theatrical men having been paid $225,O0O last yesr for turning over tickets to the scalpels ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
SIX HURT IN FIRE
Thirty Families Rescued In St. Paul
 Apartment Blaze

ST HAUL, Minn., Jan. 27,-Six persons were injured and property damage etimated at $2OO,OO0 was rausri by fire which destroyed the Glendale apartments in the downtown district here early today Thirty families were rescued from the build tug.
 First reports were that several ten anlS had rerished in the flames. but police and firemen tonight said they believed all had been accounted for The cause of the fire has not heen de- termined. The loss was estimated at $175, ,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
PLANTATION HOME BURNS Mississippi Home on Delta Sustains
 Loss of S3O,OOO

SHARkEY. Miss. Jan. 27.-The plantarIon home of Tom G. James. one of the landmarks of the Mississippi delta, was destroyed by fire early to- day. The loss was estimated at S30,0 900. The home was built in 1857 by Col. Greenwood Leflore Sharkey, d delta pioneer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28
FOUR DIE iN WRECK.

HAMMVJND, .---- IN0. -I,--~fOWr persons were aii'.', another probably fatally injured a0 two f,tbere less SC riously in'lrtd when ei Nickle Plate passenge, rain st-'tk an automobile early Y S morUYs.
Evening star., 1924-03-30
EMANCIPATION DAY
SERVICES PLANNED
National Association for Advance.
ment of Colored People to
Observe April II.

The anniversary of the emancipa-
tion proclamation issued by President
Lincoln to District of Columbia slaves
will be celebrated Friday night. April
II. at the Metropolitan A. VI. f.
Church, under auspices of the local
branch. National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People.
Representative L. c. Dyer of
Missouri. author of the anti-lynching
bill. and James Weldon Johnson.
national secretary of the national
organization. will be the speakers.
The committee in charge plans to
have veterans of the civil Spanish
American and world wars present at
that time. The ladies' service group
will be in charge of the auditorium.
The National Association in cele-
brating the anniversary of the
emancipation proclamation will in
augurate its campaign for budget
and new members. which. will con-
tinue until May Is. A meeting of
all workers will be held Tuesday.
April /. at the 18th street branch of
the Y. NJ. c. A. to prepare plans for
the drive here.
Evening star., 1924-03-30

The 1isth, public concert to be Civ
en- tonight at Central High School at
S:15 o'clock under the auspices of the
Community Music Association, will
present four musical features, headed
by the Herman Rakemann string
quintet, and an especially attractive
program of community singing di-
rected by Robert Lawrence.
The other feature numbers Will be
Ruth Goodall, soprano; David Legum
violinist. artist pupil of Henri So
kolov: and Winifred Royle. pianist of
the Hendley-kaspar School of Musi-
cal Education.
Mr.. Rakeman's quintet. consisting
OF himself, first violin; lsadore Alp
her, second violin; T.. Earl Wagner.
viola: Edward Matteossin. cello. and
Mrs. Carrie Bruce Wagner, piano.
will be heard in the Allegro Conbrio
movement of LewandowSkys "Quin-
tet, and the string quartet. "Twi-
light" arranged by Mr.. Rak kemann.
Mrs. Goodall. vocal soloist, has Sc
lected as her number Whisper and
Shall Hear" by Piccolamini and
Wake Up" by Phillips. Mr.. Legum,
assisted at the piano by Mrs. Jessie
Blaisdell. Will play D'Ambrosio s
'Canzonetta," and swing Song by
Ethel Barnes. Miss Royle's piano
number will be prelude in G Minor"
by Schutt and Rachmaninoff's HUI
moreSque in O Major"
Mr.. Lawrence has been searching
old music files for medolious favor
ties of years ago, and tonight will
lead the audience in recalling group
of very old timers. He will be as
SISTED by the Washington Commu-
nifty Orchestra, directed by Charles
V. Banner. which also will contrib
ute several selections. Mrs. H. Clyde
Grimes will begin Il twenty minute
organ recital at 1855 o'clock
Children under four wears Of ape
will not be admitted and all other
children must come with adults and
sit with them throughout the con-
cert. There will be 1850 seats free
to the public and $50 seats reserved
for members of the association and
those desiring to purchase reserve
seat privileges for % cents The
doors will be open at o'clock
Evening star., 1924-03-30
QUINTET is FEATURE
OF CENTRAL CONCERT
Old-Time Songs for Community
Singing Are Also on
Program.
SOPRANO SOL0IsT FOR EVENT
Vlolinist and Pianist Other Attrac-
tions at High School.

Central High Community
Center. tonight SIS o'clock.
Admission free. Doors open at
Program.
March ............. Selected
Washington Community
Orchestra. Charles V. Ban
ner. director
(a) America"
(b) salute to the Flag"
Co Oath of Allegiance"
I'D Doxology.
Everybody.
(a) Annie Laurie"
(b) Merry Life"
Everybody.
(a) Welcoming Visitors to
Washington.
CD Acquaintance Song
Everyt ody.
(a) prelude in G. Minor
tb) 'HumoreSque in G
Major" .Rachmaninoff
Winifred Royle. pianist
(a) Columbia the Gem of the
Ocean"
tb) My Nanny"
Everybody.
(a) Canzonetta .D'Ambrosiu
Cb) Swing Song"
Ethel Barnes
David Legum. violinist.
Mrs Jessie BlaiSdell at the
piano.
ta) Perfect Day"
Ib) Sunshine of Your Smile"
Everybody.
(a) "Whisper and ] shall
Hear" -. .Piccolomini
tb) Wake Up. Phillips
Mrs. Ruth Goodall. soprano.
ta) school Days"
OBJ sidewalks of New York
tc) Molly and / and the
Baby"
I'D Peek boo"
Ce) Amt Dat Shame"
90 Nonsense Song"
Robert Lawrence and
Everybody.
Announcements.
Ca) Quintet. Allegro Conbrio
Movement"
Lewandowsky
Herman Rakemann. first
violin.
Isadore Alpher. second violin.
j.. Earl Wagner. viola.
Edward MatteoSSian. cello.
Mrs. Carrie Bruce Wagner,
Piano.
(b) "Twilight''
Arranged by Rakemann
Strint Quartet.
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
Everybody.
Evening star., 1924-03-30
HARVARD OPENS new
ASTRONOMY STATION
More Intensive Study of Southern
Skies Planned From 1000
Foot Level in Chile.

Another Harvard astronomical sta
tion as a far southern subsidiary
assistant for the southern hemis-
phere has been opened at Chuquica-
mata. Chile, twenty miles from the
Smithsonian station at Colama. Its
altitude is more than 1000 feet; the
region is practically rainless, and
clouds are rare. The southern milky
way" and the Magellanic clouds are
being searched for variable stars. A
continuous Photographic patrol of
the southern heavens is maintained
with a wide angle lens.
The Harvard station which was
established at Arequipo. Peru. some
thirty-five years ago. has done some
excellent work in its astronomical
survey of the southern heavens. More
than 100000 photographs have been
made of celestial objects south of the
equator. But the weather is often
unfavorable for astronomical obser-
vations from December to March.
Besides. the station is not far enough
south to reach the regions near the
south pole.
Evening star., 1924-03-30
Closing Out
Boone Kitchen Cabinets at u
Below Regular Prices

We dscohtinung this line of Kitchen Cabinets in
order to dispose of stock quickly have made
about onehd less than
o purchase a Kitchen Cabinet at great saving
Evening star., 1924-03-30

OF wearing apparel is to be eX-
hibited in various forms bv Washing
tons leading merchants. In addition
10 the latest in clothes for the indi-
Vidual, there will be exhibits de-
signed to aid in beautifying the home.
entertainment has been arranged for
and it is stated a miniature cabaret
comprising some of the best acts
from two Broadway shows will be
presented. Miss Edith Helena. Metro
politan opera soprano, will give sew
eral concerts
The committee in charge is headed
by Harry +. Cary, potentate of Almas
Temple: +. Lawrence Walker, re-
corder, and Charles ID. ckelford,
treasurer.
Evening star., 1924-03-30
SHERWOOD GIVEN HONOR.
Representative on Private Soldiers
and Sailors Legion Rolls.

Representative Isaac r. Sherwood
of Ohio, was presented yesterday
with an engraved certificate of hon
orary membership in the Private
Soldiers and Sailors Legion by Mar
vim Gates Sperry, national president
Gen. Sherwood. who started his re-
marlia BILE career in the civil war as
a private and has always advocated
legislation for the soldiers in Con-
gress, expressed qualification at be-
ing made member of the Private
Soldiers and Sailors Legion
Evening star., 1924-03-30

der auspices of
Almas T e m p | g.
The proceeds of
the revue will be
devoted to the
Almas Christmas
charity fund and
the uniform units
who aided in max
ing the Shrine
convention h er e
asst year a sue
cess. Six thou
sand volu n t e e r
ticket sellers will
continue to sell
a admissions for the
show.
Virtually every
thing in the Nyav
Evening star., 1924-03-30
10000 TICKETS SOLD
FOR FASHION REVIEW
Convention Hall Event to Swell
Christmas Charity Fund of
Almas Temple, Shriners.

Forty thousand tickets already
have been sold for the merchants
exposition and fashion revue to be
held at Convention Hall in May, un-
Evening star., 1924-03-30
Autoist EXonerated.

A verdict exonerating Raymond ".
McNaughton, West Clifton Terrace,
driver of an automobile that fatally
injured Jasper E. Whelchel. 1899 II
street northwest, at 9th and G streets
northwest Thursday night, was report
ed by coroner's jury at an inquest
held at the norgue Friday afternoon.
Funeral services for Mr. Whelchel were
conducted at HysoIg's undertaking es-
tahlshment this afternoon. Inter-
ment will be at Gainesville, Ga, former
home of the deceased.
Evening star., 1924-03-30

1t isl said that the Pope receives
about $4,000 pieces of mail a day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-03-06
Metal Star Marks Spot
Where Abe Lincoln Stood

In front Of independence hall in
Philadelphia, stands statue of George
Washington. 1t replaces the marble
statue of the great American which
was placed there by the contributions
Of the school children Of Pennsylvania.
The weather was causing the marble
to disintegrate and for that reason it
had been removed to a corridor on the
second floor of the city hall. On the
sidewalk, near the new statue, in front
of tire cradle of liberty, is metal star
which fuarks the spot where Abraham
Lincolls stood to raise new American
flag during the Civil war. The body
of Lincoln reposed In state in INDIE
pendence hall during the period when
it was being conveyed to its place of
burial in Springfield. The bodies of
Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams and
others were accorded similar honor
Detroit News.