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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
THE WEATHER

Extreme. northwest Florida and Ala hama: Fair Monday; Tuesday probably rain colder Tuesday night.
 Mississippi: Fair Monday; Tuesday proo- ably rain and colder.
 Tennessee: Increasing cloudiness Mon day followed by rain Monday nlsht or Tuesday; colder in west portion Tuesday,; much colder Tuesday night.
 Kentucky: Mostly cloudy and somewhat warmer Monday followed by rain Monday night and Tuesday; colder in west DOT tion Tuesday much colder Tuesday night.
 Virginia: Partly cloudy and continued cold Monday; Tuesday snow or rain with slowly rising temperature
 North Carolina. South Carolina and Georgia Fair Monday; Tuesday probably rain not much change in temporal ture.
 Florida: Fair Monday and Tuesday ex- cept possibly showers in extreme north portion Tuesday,
 Illinois: Snow or rain in north and rain in south portion Monday; Tuesday prob ably sncw and colder.
 Missouri: Unsettled with probably rain Monday; snow and much colder Tuesday
 Louisiana: Monday partly cloudy, little change in temperature; Tuesday unsettled, colder in northwest portion.
 Arkansas: Monday unsettled, tncreas sing portion; Tuesday probably rain, much colder.
 Oklahoma: Monday unsettled. rain or snow at night, colder in northwest portion |; Tuesday unsettled. much colder; cold wave Monday night or Tuesday.
 East TexaS: Monday increasing ciouui ness: Tuesday unsettled, much colder Tn north portion.
 West Texas: Monday partly cloudy, colder in the Panhandle; Tuesday unset tied, probably snow in north portion {; much colder cold wave Monday night or Tuesday in north portion.
 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States weather bureau, during the "A hours ending at D. m, 9Qth meridian time. Sunday, December 14' 1894.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
MOVIE STARS
 EN ROUTE HOME
Thomas Meighan, Star Of Bed Rock Returns
 East

The work of filming Jack Bethea s novel "Red Rock" is nearly finished, it was announced Sunday night when Tom Meighan and Mrs. Meighan. John Milton, Frank Campeau, Cue Winburg, and Emmet Crozier, publicity director, left at II :5O o'clock for New York.
 Miss Lila Lee departed for New York Saturday, it also was announced, as did three other members of the company. However, Wallace Beery, Edward Southerland, director and number of others are still in Birmingham and will finish the work of taking scenes near Birmingham intwo or three days.
 After the scenes near Birmingham are completed, the interior scenes are to be made at the Famouis PPlayers- Lasky studio in Long Island City, N. J.
 As a parting gift Thomas Meighan was presented with the largest candy cane ever seen in Birmingham Sunday afternoon.
 The gift, from the candy department of Joseph, Loveman and Loeb, was presented by Miss Joe Loveman, Ferdinand Well, $. w. Martin and E. P. Veil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
DTTY IS TOPIC

The consciousness of duties disre- garded, the knowledge of written pages that cannot be changed, the thought of past that cannot be remedied, and the sense of lost opportunities to serve "because of the waters that have passed" were named at the Galax theater last night by pr. R. N. Slmp- son. as the Makers of Good Man He'll" in an eloquent and beautifully worded sermon that took 30 minutes to deliver.
 The discourse of Dr. Simpson was his last at the theater, for next Sunday he breaches at his new church, the First Christian, at the corner of Twentieth street and Seventh avenue, north. With Mrs. c. B. Benard as piano accom- panist, the song service at the open ing was led by quartet composed of the following men, Il. E. Cunning, Charles Bernhardt, Fred Lewis and h. B. Conrad. The last named is the minister of education and music for the First Christian church.
 Dr. Simpson thanked the instltu- lions and the individuals who had been instrumental in furnishing assembly halls for his church services during the time the First Christian congrega- tion was without a home.
 On Sunday night a sacred concert will be given at the new church fol lowed by addresses by visiting ministers.
 Sunday morning at phillips High school Dr. Simpsons text was from the Forty third Psalm, Walk about Jerusalem; count the towers thereof :; mark well her bulwarks; consider her palaces" He said in part "The Forty eighth Psalm may have an inspirational background similar to that of our splendid national anthem. An army had come against Jerusalem, the best army that imperial authority could draft and military gen:us train; but the besiegers knocked at Jerusalem's s gates in vain and withdrew defeated and chagrined; and some layman with d poetic soul wrote his exultant boast of Jerusalems impregnahle fortifica- tions. It was an answer to the pes simist within the walls of the city, the alarmist who had been spreading the contagion of fear wherever he went, There is the alarmist within the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

cuts were too high to be of use in open inc the door or window. It was learned that the physician was partly dressed when he pursued the alleged burglar from his home and called for aid.
 He was wearing bath robe when officers arrived to investigate the murder. but no blood was ill the sleeve to show that ne had slipped 1t on after heinz shot. Numerous other susplclous circumstances are alleged to have been found during the investigation which caused the coroner to issue the warrant.
 Officers from the sheriffs depart ment, the state department, the T. C. |. company, the solicitors office and the Fairfield police began to lnyes- tigate.
 Through this piecing together of facts. the state claims that it has a complete case which is now ready for presentation to the special grand Jury which will convene Monday at the Bes- semer court house.
 Officers Find Dope
 While these clues were being gath cred by officers, it was rumored that the physician was a dope addict. Proof that this was not fact was secured during the past week. when Edwards was brought to Birmingham from Bes- semer A small bottle containing nor phine was found in Edwards clothing. This at first strengthened the rumor until the physician showed no sign of wanting narcotics. After a week S test it was admitted by the prosecution that he was not an addict.
 The doctors removal caused the first legal tilt between the state and the defense, when George Ross, Edwards attorney filed a writ of habeas corpus against Sheriff T. J. Shirley of Jeffer son county The defense was victorious in this battle which was held behind closed doors before Judge J. B. C. Own of the Jefferson county circuit court, Bessemer district.
 May Fight Appeal
 Judge Gwin ordered the prisoner re- moved back to Bessemer Thursday. The sheriff. through Mir. Perry, an nounced that the case would be ap- peaIpd to the supreme court, and Ed wards was kept in Birmingham jail until Thursday afternoon. Perry then advised Shirley to carry him back to
 Mr. Perry explained this move by quoting a law which repaired the sher- if to put up bond if he should appeal the case and kept the prisoner in Bir mingham against the courts order This appeal is still pending. while Perry is withholding his decision as to whether action will be taken upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
SZOLD TO START
 PLAY REHEARSAL L
You And r To Be Produced
 By Little Theater Players

First rehearsal for Philip Barry S play, "You and l." to be given by the Little theater in January, will be held Tuesday night, Mrs. vassar l.. Allen, president of the Little theater, an- nounced Sunday afternoon.
 At the same time six of the. seven members of the cast were named by Bernard Szold, director of the Little theater. The leading role, Maitland White, is to be cast Monday. Nancy, Whites wife is to be played by Miss Annabelle Stiff; Ricky, Whites son, by Mir. Joubet; Ronny. Ricky's sweetheart, by Miss Lila Stanley; Etta, the maid, by Miss Willis; Godfrey Nichols. Whites friend, by Willis Mccall, and W. T. Warren, Whites employer, by Mir. Lacey.
 The action of the play centers around Maitland White, successful business man, Early in his life, he had renounced art in order to marry, and at the in aistence of Nancy, he spends a year painting a portrait of Etta. The climax comes when Warren, the manufactures, attempts to buy the painting for adver- Using purposes, and White rejects the offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
DR. GLENN TALKS. AT CELEBRATION OF ALABAMA DAY
D. A. R. Presents Flags To City And County
 Schools

Patriotism, like charity begins al home.
 This epigram by Dr. c. B. Glenn was the keynote of the Alabama Day celebration held Sunday afternoon in the Hotel Tutwiler ball room. The program was arranged by the Daugh. ters of the American Revolution with Dr. Glenn, superintendent of schools as the principal speaker. Every school and patriotic society in the city was represented at the ceremonies, com memorating the one hundred and fifth anniversary of the founding of the state. -
 After invocation by Rev. Charles Clungman, the program opened with the presentation of a silk flag by the Daughters of the American Revolution to Post No. 1 American Legion. Col onel Walter E. Bare received the flag which was presented by Mrs. J. R entire audience then gave the "Flag Salute" under the direction of Mrs E. A. Richey.
 The history of Alabama and a de scrlptlOn of the origin of the state flag were given by Dr. c. A. Brown and Dr W. F. Baker, who presented principals of each school with flag.
 In the main address of the afternoon Dr. Glenn spoke on the value of state patriotism and declared that "patiotsn like charity should begin at home. One of the important. points brought out in his address was that Birming ham ranks fifth in cities of the United States over 100000 population as re gards school attendance.
 This fact is the more significant, Dr Glenn declared, because the four cities which rank above Birmingham are 1T the far West, and Birmingham leads the south and west in attendance. This is unusual also, he added, because of Alabama's supposed illiteracy.
 Music for the affair was given by a quartet consisting of Mrs. $. D. Kim brough, Mrs. Walter Coin, Thad Pencil and Mrs. F. R. Blackwood, with Mrs Louise H. Dent as aecompaniest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
WOMEN TO HONOR
 MRS. /. M. HAWKINS
Retiring President Of Voters League To Preside At Tea

The Jefferson County League of Women Voters will hold their last meeting of the year with compliment tary tea-carnival Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the ballroom of the Tut wiler hotel. Four loving cups will be given to team captains who secured the highest number of new members for the league during the recent mem bership drive.
 Mrs. c. B. Jaynes, who has presided over a number of the social meetings of the league, will have charge of the features in the entertainment and the music.
 On the program will be Mrs. c. R. Sexton, who will give short humorous reading. Mrs. Erwin Caldwell, dressed as a gypsy, will tell fortunes. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the Birmingham-Southern orchestra.
 The central theme of the tea-carnival will be to extend a welcome to the incoming officers for 1925. It is the final meeting of the league in which Mrs. J. M. Hankins, the retiring pres ident, will officiate. Mrs. w. J. Adams, president-elect, will take office in Jan uary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
YANKEE STOCKINGS
 PLEASE EUROPEANS
Women On Continent Favor
 American Made Goods
(By Associated Press.)

ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec. 14.- The American feminine stocking is the most popular hosiery in many parts of Europe this season because of it's full fashioned effect, found usually only in the most expensive wear. Many of the American goods reaching the con- tinent are of artificial silk and sell from 90 cents to $1 :50 pair, the women contending that the American stockings, even at this cheap price, out wear European hosiery by many weeks.
 Europeon buyers admit that the Am erican stockings have many distinc- tive features. They are particularly well finished as to surface, they say, have soft smoothness that immediate ly comments itself to the feminine touch, and the colors are suitable and the shadings varied enough to answer the wants of the trade generally. The stockings are cylindrically woven with little tuck running down the back which creates the impression of a seam which is found in only the most costly articles selling for five or six times the amount dealers ask for those now being offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
GREATER DEMAND
 FOR LABOR FOUND LIN MANY STATES
Conditions Satisfactory Throughout Land, Says
 U. $. Survey

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Increas- ing employment in nearly all the mid dle-western and many of the eastern states and generally satisfactory condl- tions throughout the country, were re- ported today by the labor department.
 Increasing activities in many indus tries throughout the country are re- ported fot November, while in nearly every case of the increase in employ ment from the preceding month, the slackening was described as seasonal.
 Many mines resumed operations in Tennessee, reducing the number of un- employed, though there still is a surplus in nearly all lines.
 Continued activity in building Ill Florida provided ample work for build- ing tradesmen, the report stated. The usual migration of unskilled labor has ceased a surplus.
 Incoming northern transients caused some unemployment in Georgia, the re- port stated, but a large road construc tion program, now under way, afforded work for many. o..
 Employment increased in North Caro- lima in some of the larger industries. Brisk building operations gave employ ment to large numbers of skilled and un- skilled laborers.
 Alabama reported n general improve ment in industrial conditions. Employ ment gains were noted in coal mining, textiles and lumber industries.
 Industrial employment continued to show marked improvement Tn Mlssis- sippi. the report stated, most industries operating on full time basis, the ex- cepution being in the tevtile line.
 Employment conditions in Louisiana were affected greatly by drought, the report said. with the result that sur plus of labor exists. The demand for help on sugar plantations in the oil re- fineries has kept the urNnployment down.
 Despite an improvement in the labor situation in Arkansas during November; there still is surplus of both skilled and unskilled labor, the report said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
IRELAND PLANS
 RUM SALE CHECK
Liquor Dealers Enter Protest
 Against Sale
(Ry Associated Press.)

DUBLIN, Dec. 14.-The Free State government has passed through the Dail a bill to check the abuses of the sale of drink in Ireland. The measure is concerned with restrictions of the hours of opening, and the placing of clubs of all classes in the same position, with regard to hours of sale, as the ordinary drink shops.
 While the Temperance party consid- CTS the measure too moderate, the licensed trade is much disturbed and has called upon the senate to delay passing of the bill till a government commission has inquired into the whole matter. Ministers have indicated the opinion that there are more than twice too many shops for the sale of drink throughout the country, and the trade contends that in abolishing those sur plus to requirements the government must compensate the dispossessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

The sacredness of VOWS and the ub- Llgations which VOW to God entails upon the Maker was the subject of Dr. Trevor Mordecais sermon at the First Presbyterian church Sunday night. The text, taken from Deut 23 :21-23, was When thou shalt VOW a VOW unto the Lord Thy God, thou shalt not defer to pay it; for the Lord Thy God will sure iy require it of thee. But it thou shall forbear to VOW, it shall be no sin in thee"
 After giving the definition of a VOW as "A voluntary obligation to God, gen orally assumed one condition if his be- slowing certain specific blessing" Rev. Mordecai divided vows into two classes, marriage Had religious. He explained that there is but little difference. mar riage vows being ceremonial while re- ligious VOWS are simple.
 And out into life they go.'' he con tinued after describing a wedding, "arm in arm and hearf\to heart, their souls with new fragrance, no longer twin but one. And following them out into the world of hard and stern realities goes the command of the Almighty Whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.'"
 How inspiring, how sacred, how hallowed, how abiding in His eyes are the holy bonds of matrimony. Yet how men juggle with them, soil them, break them, treating them, as it were, with an infinite contempt"
 In discussing baptismal VOWS, Rev. Mordecai told of the obligations which the vows entail upon parents.
 Il venture to say" he continued, that there are thousands of people that have taken that VOW and who have agreed before Almighty God to do these things, that have never given it a second thought; and the children, yes, many of them are allowed to grow up without any religious convictions.
 And yet we wonder why it is that the church is not reaching it's young people. Some blame the pulpit, others blame this, that and the other thing, but the fault lies entirely with the home, and it Is at its doors that the responsibility lies."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15

ten confession, explaining all details of the crome. According to his story Sann- rick was a soft drink salesman, and the staying followed an argument over Q S1O debt. This Jules asserted h" had paid, but that Sannrick had collected second time from Jules mother and had then attempted to collect for the third time at the time of the murder.
 After being struck by Sannrick, the negro stated he hit Sannrick with soft drink bottle and then attempted to burn the body along the roadside in the outskirts of Montgomery.
 Jules said that he came to Birming- ham on freight train and has been hid- ing in the city since the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
EDWARDS CASE
 GOES TO JURY
lContinued From Page One

The other child was aslecp in the ltom which tine accused doctor claims he had left so hurriedly. The bed which Mrs. Edwards occupied YVES saturated with chloroform. Her face was burned, apparently from being administered by someone with clumsy hands, or frlgh- tened person.
 Dr. Edwards told neighbors and the police who were summoned, that he had been awakened by light in his face, and the strong smell of chloroform. l1pon awakening he found man bend ing over him with a flash li.bt. pistol and the chloroform. The man was at- temp, ing to administer the drug, Ed wards said.
 Shot In Hand
 The phys.c-an claIli.d that he reached for the pistol of the intruder snd was shot through the hand. The robber fled through the rear door per- sued by the physician, who fired at him three times. Nothing was taken by the intruder, a later investiga tion showed.
 Many clues were left by the slayer, according to the first findings of the police. The screen of the window and the screened door had ben cut. The tele- phone wires had been shipped from the inside. Jt
 One window and the kitchen door had been opened. The slayer apparently had visited the room of Mrs. Edwards first, attempted to chloroform her and then murdered her with the butt of his pistol, it is believed.
 Story Unsatisfactory
 The story told by the physician did not satisfy Coroner J. J. Grove, Police Chief Y. l.. Anthony of Fairfield, and Chief Deputies Hill and Reeder. On the morning of the murder the coroner issued warrant for the arrest of the physician, charging him with murder in the first degree. They claimed that Edwards allged, alibi was full of flaws.
 Investigators claimed that the screens were cut from the inside and that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
NEGRO ADMITS
 MURDER OF MAN
 IN MONTGOMERY
Slayer Signs Written Confession In Birming-
 ham Jail

Hubbard Jules, alias James Dorsey, negro, confessed to city police Sunday that he killed William A. Sannrick in Montgomery on August 12, according to NJ. F. McDuff, superintendent of the police identification bureau. He was ar rested Saturday and is being held for Montgomery officials.
 Jules is said to have signed a writ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
WORLD TRAVELER
 TO ADDRESS, CLUB
Will Describe European COndi- tions At Exchange Club Meet

W. Mckay Wright, world traveller, lecturer and author, who has recently returned from a study tour of western Europe will address the regular lunch commenting of the Birmingham Ex- change club Monday at F 80 at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Actual conditions in Germany, Aus tria and the Salvio countries, and the fact that i've won the war but lost the peace" will be the subject of Mir. Wright's talk.
 The final reports for the Exchange club Community Chest workers will be made during the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
S4,5OO FOR JOKE BOOK
Rare Edition Of Hum0r's Antiqu
 Brings Rare Price

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The book sales season has opened in London with sev- eral rare editions offered at auction. The chief of these was a copy of the third folio of Shakespeare's plays which made a record price of $S,000. A copy of "Humor's Antique Faces" a col lection of epigrams bearing the date 1905 and of which only one other copy is known to exist, brought $4,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
LOCAL DATA
WINnG

East Gulf: Moderate east and south east, and weather fair Monday.
 West Gulf: Moderate to fresh south ast and south and weather fair Monday.
 Caribbean Sea and Wndward Passage Moderate to fresh northwest, and weather overcast Monday.
 Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Diminishing northwest and fair Monday.
 Hatteras to Florida Straits: Moderate to fresh northwest and north. and weather fair Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
PLAN SPORT PALACE
Munitions Site To Become German
 Play Ground

MUNICH, Dec. 14.-By Associated Press )-One of the largest sporting palaces in Germany is to be built here on a tract formerly occupied by q mum itions works. The place will have a seating capacity of 14,700 with room tor 5000 standees. The proposed palace also will be used for conven- tions and political meetings, but sport ing events will have preference of dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
TUG GOES AGROUND
Captain And Crew Of Lake Vessel Re.
 DOrted Safe

BUFFALO, Dec. 14.-The fish tug Helene went ashore at Angola, 30 miles from Buffalo, early today. Captain H.. of six, Dunkirk fishermen, were report ed safe. They had drifted in a gale on Lake Erie for three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
COOLIDGE BRAVES GALE

Presidential Party Leaves For Potomac
 Cruise
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Braving wintry gale, President and Mrs. Cool idge and several friends left Washing ton shortly after noon today for cruise down the Potomac on the May flower. They will return early to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-15
SPEAKS OF VOWS"

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
MBRIDE COMMENCES
 TERM IN ATLANTA
Is Convicted For Violation Of
 Liquor Laws

Hub Mcbride left the county jail Fri day for the federal prison in Atlanta where is to serve IS months for viola tion of United States liquor laws. He was in the custody of Deputy United States Marshal John T. Stewart.
 Mcbride was sentenced several weeks ago, but was held in the county jail to stand trial of assaulting Special Of ficer G. F. W. Stephens. This trial resulted in McBride's acquittal.
 Mcbride is reputed to have been wealthy a year ago, but officers as- aert that 12 automobiles belonging to him and large quantity, of liquor had been seized and that, at the present time, he is almost penniless.