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The Washington times., 1924-02-18

'sPeter B. Kysae in
B. V. De"

So a New York Tribune
writer describes the great
novelist as leaning out the
window on 4 June evening
last week." The writer also
quotes Mr.. Kyne as saying
"Never saw such a climate,
The east is warmer than Cal
ifornia."'
Not so many years ago an open
S0inter, calling for open soindoeOs,
tOGs q tragedy. It meant no ice
harvest. N0SV every city has its ice
plants that manufacture and store
zee the gear round. In WGskin0-
Won, American has nine plants
sCkich tOork to protect WGshtn0-
toms food and health.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
Sleds Nabbed, Children
Coast Streets in
Garbage Cans
By InteruationaI News Service.

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. Is.
The ingenuity of. youth win not
be crushed.
Salt Lake police in their eff
forts to cut down coasting acct
dents confiscated q patrol load
Of sleds alone the avenues on the
North Bench, which had pro-
vided nearly a mile Of brisk sled
ding on many streets and result
ed in numerous serious injuries
and three fatalities.
This week garbage can" to-
bogganing made its initial bow
on the billy North Bench, when
scores Of youngsters seized gal
vanized cans, ash cans, wash
tubs and other refuse recep-
tacles-the coasting was in full
swing again.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
DENLY 'SCAREER
BEGAN WHEN
HE WAS 10
Went With Father to China.
Served in Customs-Joined
Marines in World War.

~ Edwin DENLY, who submitted this
resignation as Secretary of the
Navy today. was born in. Evans.
vile, Ind, fifty-four years ago, the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DENLY.
He was educated at the Evans.
vile public schools until he was
fifteen years old when he went
with his father to China. Charles
DENLY was at that time Minister to
China.
DENLY returned to the United
States a few years later and en-.
tered Michigan University from
which institution he received the
degree of LIB. in 1895. He served
at the same time in the Chinese
Imperial Maritime Customs Service
He was admitted to the bar In
1896 and practised in Detroit until
the outbreak of the Spanish Amer.
lean War when he enlisted as gun
ner's mate on the U. S. S. Yose.
mite.
In 1903 he was elected to the
Michigan house of. representatives
and in 1905 was elected to Con
gress where he served until 1911.
Upon returning to Detroit he be-
came q member of the firm OF
DENLY, Kennedy and O'Brien, and
in 1918 was made a member of
the Detroit Charter Commission.
He was married in 1911 to Miss
! Marion Bartlett Thurber, of De
troit.
At the American entry into the
World War, DENLY enlisted as a
private in the Marine Corps train
ing camp at Paris Island, s. c.,
and later served in France for a
few weeks as an observer. On
December 81, 1920, he was placed
on the inactive list as a major in
the u. 8. Marine Corps Reserve.
At that time he was appointed
chief probation officer of the re-
corder's court Of Detroit and circuit
court Of the county Of Wayne.
which position he resigned to be.
come Secretary Of the Navy in
President Harding's Cabinet in 1921.
He has two children, Edwin, jr..
eleven years old, and Marion, eight
years old.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
DEBT FUNDING.
COMMISSION
MEETS
Body Announces Appropriate
Action is Underway Re- !,
garding Debtor Nations. :

The American Debt Funding Com.
mission els taking all practicable
steps to bring about a funding Of
the entire indebtedness to the
United States" the commission an
nounced today following a brief
executive session.
It was stated that certain debtor
nations, including Czecho-Slovakia,
Esthonia, Poland and Jugo-Slayia
have commissions either in this
country or are expected here
shortly for the purpose of taking
up questions relating to their in
debtedness.
'These debts, as well as the other
debts, together with appropriate
proceedings relating thereto, are re-
ceiving the constant attention Of
the commission" 1t was announced.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
DUTY

Duty to the Deal
organization means
more than attending
to things on the sur
face, which all may
see. Behind. the
scenes a hundred and
one details are at
tended to- wit bout
thought Of an extra"
charge.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18

It's worth while to know what's
going ON In the sports world. Read
Louis A. DOugher.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18

Funeral
81 Ok
p Reference Ask Your
NeighbOr

The D al Funeral
Home, a feature of Deal
Service, is recognized as
one of the leading estab-
lishments of this kind in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
CHARLES B. WARREN EXPECTED TO GET DENBYS CABINET POST
TIA JUANA ENTRIES.
FOR TUESDAY. FEE. %.

FIRST RACE--Three and One-half
rlongs; two-year- olds; maiden filliea;
The Washington times., 1924-02-18

Opposition was directed to Roberts
not only because certain Senators
felt he has insufficient experience
with land law, but because of a
speech he made In New York a
year ago, in which he attacked
what he described q move toward
naturalization Of industry.
During the speech, made at the
time the La Toilette COMMITTEES was
investigating nationwide gasoline
prices, Roberts mentioned the high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
ELECTRIC PLANT
 BUILT AT MENTONE
Will Reserve Supply Power To
 Fort Payne

FORT PAYNE, Alav Dec. 12.-(Spe- ciaD-The hydro-electric plant at Men tone has been completed by A. A. Miller, owner and builder, of this city, and is now ready for the rainy season in order to generate electricity for Fort Payne and nearby communities. This plant, which was erected at a cost of several thousand dollars, is located two miles south of Mentone at what Is known as Desc Falls, the water now having a drop of more than hundred feet, which, with good supply of rain, will be capable of furnishing the power here for the entire town and all of the va rious industries, as well as supplying Valley Head and Mentone with electric lights.
 Mir. Miller also has purchased sec ond oil engine for use at the water and electric light plants, at cost of about S15,OOO. The municipality has had such rapid growth during the last two years that much additional machinery has ben required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
NEW POLICE CHIEF
 NAMED AT MOBILE
W. F. Burch To Devote Full
 Time To Job

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 13-Warren F. Burch, for many years a detective of the police department was today named chief of the police department, succeed ing Jesse F. Hogan, an attorney. Hogan was appointed or December "A, last, at a salary of $4,000 per year following the forced resignation of Chief of Po- lice P. J. O'Shaughnessy, who was in dicted by the federal court for conspir- acy to violate the prohibition law and later convicted. The commission fixed the salary of the new chief at $3,00O per year and he is to devote his entire time to the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
Broke His Vow

After trying all remedies and doc tors for stomach trouble for eight long years decided l couldn't be helped and swore I would never take another dose of any kind of medicine, but when I saw what NIayr's Wonderful Rem edy did for friend, who also suffered from bloating as l did, l concluded to try it myself. It helped me at once. It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the m, flammation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose WI, convince or money refunded. AL al druggiSts.-AdY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MONTGOMERY MAN
 DANGEROUSLY HURT

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Dec. 13.- Matthew $. Whitfield, prominent busi- ness man of Montgomery, was danger ously injured when his automobile went over a twenty-foot embankment Satur- day. He received a fracture of the skull and serious cuts about the face and head. Surgeons at a local hospital Saturday night reported his condition to be serious and refused to indicate whether or not he would recover The fracture was at the base of the skull and he has been unconscious since the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
JUDGE GIVES NEGRO 70 YEARS IN PRISON
Smith Sentenced For Tunkh0user
 Staying In Illinois

SHELBYvILLE, Miss, Dec. 13.- Frank Smith, 27, negro, was found guilty of the murder of William Funk houser, newspaper solicitor, September 30, here today and was sentenced to seventy years in the penitentiary. Harry Davis, another negro, is awaiting trlai and Sam Houston, third suspect has been caught at Cleveland, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
|BIGCOTTON MILL
 ELECTRIFIED
Gadsden Concern Will Also Soon Begin Night
 Operations
iGadsfIen Bureau.

GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. 13.-The big cotton mill of the Dwight Manufactur- ing company, which consumes 2o,Ooo bales of cotton year, are being cleo tr;fied If is also announced that 12O looms which have been equipped wlS4 motors will immediately begin nlght operations, double shift having been organized for that purpose. The change from steam to electric power Will De made while the plant is running Dur ing the first nine months of the year the plant ran on an abbreviated sched- ule and with reduced force but on November l it resumed full-time opera tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
POULTRY EXHIBIT
 HELD AT JASPER
Still Worm 40 Feet Long Is
 Captured

JASPER, Ala, Dec. 13.-(Special. ) The first annual Walker County Poul- try show opened in the new Stovall building, three doors west of the post office on Thursday, and will continue through December 20.
 E. F. Black, president of the associa- tion, stated today that he and ". II Tubbs had secured a room on the first floor of the new Stovall building fol the show. Exhibit coops have beer purchased and that part of the ex penses will be eliminated next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
EIGHTEEN INDICTED

Eighteen true bills were returned by the special Blount county grand jury which convened last Monday, three of them for murder in the second degree, >one for criminal assault and a number for distilling. Lillie Bryant and Will Allen were indicted for staying Ed Dixon at Remlap short time ago. It is charged the woman fired the fatal shot, but that Allen was stabbing Dixon with knife at the time. Judge Wood son Martin will convene jury term of the circuit court at Oneonta Monday for the trial of criminal cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MADISON LEADS
 OTHER COUNTIES
 IN COTTON YIELD
Fillmore Puts Up Good Race Against Valley
 Competition
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Dec. 13.-Ihe report of cotton ginings up to Decem, Der 1 shows that Madison county had gined %, ,426 bales, which bears out the nrediction of crop of more than thirty thousand bales. Several gins have been running full tilt since December l and there is still cotton in sight to be ginned and it is believed that during the later reports, Madison county will pass El- more and hold her title as chief cotton producing county in Alabama. The race has been between Elmore and Madison during the last two reports with Fl, more leading slightly but being several weeks closer to the end of its season. On December 1 of last year Madison county had ginned 21,490 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
JAIL DELIVERY
 PLOT IS BARED
Convict On Way To Prison h. forms Officials

TALLADEGA, Ala, Dec. 13.-(Spe- ciaD-A negro named Morgan being carried to the penitentiary revealed 2 plot to break jail here which would probably have meant the escape of ten prisoners. Morgan informed Officer Dickey of the planned delivery and on Lis return here Dickey notified the sheriff.
 On investigation it was found that an upright bar in cell had been sawed and cross bar also removed. The work of making an opening large enough for escape was almost complete. Morgan who gave the information is beginning an eight year term for murder on the second degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
FARM MEETING HELD

The monthly meeting of the Tusca- loosa farm bureau was held Saturday and the members heard talks by Judge Fleetwood Rice on cotton growing and farm problems, Miss Isadora Williams, market master on the curb market and G. A. Grollope of the state extension service on poultry. President J. s. Yerby appointed a committee to noml- nate officers for the coming year. This was the last meeting of 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
HEN SALE HELD

DIXONS MILL, Ala, Dec. 13.-(Spe- ciaU-The women of the Baptist church obtained nice sum of money from the sale of hens donated by the women of the community. The proceeds from the Honation are to be applied to the fund that is being raised to pay for the piano purchased for the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
FALSE PRETENsE CHARGED

N. D. Griffin, well known young man of the city, was locked up in the county jail Friday night on the charge of false pretense. He is alleged to have passed a $13.75 check which was no good. He claims the check was given him by a stranger and he is innocent of wrong doing. He had not made bond early Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
HAS LOCKJAW ATTACK
May Die As Result Of Injury In
 Hand

Gerdine c. Smith, 12-year-old son of G. c. Smith, is near death as the result of an attack of lockjaw caused by shooting toy pistol loaded with a blank cartridge. A piece of the wad- ding punctured the skin of the palm of his hand on Thanksgiving and on the following Tuesday he developed symp- toms of tetanus and the next day his jaws were locked. Several physicians have battled day and night to save and Saturday it was thought he was slightly better but still in a critical condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BUY HUNTING LICENSES

SULLIGENT, Ala, Dec. 13.-(Spe- cial. )-Many citizens of the surround ing territory have purchased their an- nual hunting license since the recent rains and are now enjoying their fla vorite sport. It is stated that game is more plentiful this season, especially that of squirrels and birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
PLAN CHRISTMAS TREE

At the meeting of the varlous heads Of the civic organizations of the city to arrange for the community Christmas tree Saturday, Brad Wood was elected general chairman. Another meeting will be held to arrange for the day.
 For the first time residents of West End LOW have gas in that section, the work of putting down the mains being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BISHOP TO PREACH

Bishop Coadjutor Mcdowell will preach and administer the apostolic rite of confirmation at the Episcopal church of the Holy Comforter Sunday morning and in the afternoon he will attend meeting of the vestry to aid iii selecting rector to succeed Rev. E. c. Seaman who will be confirmed as bishop in Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
SCOUT COUNCIL ELECTS

The Tennessee Valley council of the Boy Scouts of America has elected offi- cers for the year. Dr. Carl A. Grote is president; E. F. Strong, w. M: We'll man and w. L. Boyles, vice presidents :; R. H. Gillian, treasurer; J. w. Baxetr, commissioner R. J. Sseger, executive: District chairmen are E. W. Mcleod for Madison county, J. A. Woods for Morgan county and A. W. Holman for TincOln county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
ASYLUM ANNEX
 COSTS $lM,0OO
New Building At Bryce Hospital Ready For
 Use
fTuscaIoosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA Ala, Dec. 13:-Ihe new addition to the Bryce hospital for the insane which has been in course of construction the past year and o6o cost ing the state approximately S1OO,O00 is completed and will be ready for oc- cupacy in a few days. The building is near the present hospital building, is fire proof and of modern structure i'll every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
POIrITRY AWARDS MADE

Awards are being made at the Ten nessee Valley Poultry exhibition now Ill progress here by A. c. Pickard, poul try expert of Knoxville, Tenn. There are more than three hundred exhibits H. l.. Gardner, poultry expert of Au burn, following the interest aroused by the annual show has come here to holc a series of meetings at which he will give noints on poultry raising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
xoRIn C0uRT FAVORED

The Axis club is fostering local movement favor of the World court peace plan and at a meeting Friday night a committee was selected to ar range for publicity and public meetinsg. Mrs. Charlott Cox is chairman, Miss Ita Stocks, secretary; Dr. T. Y. Greet, treasurer. The first open meeting will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
LAYS WATER MAINS

A. A. Miller, owner and operator of the local light and ice plants, has about finished laying the water mains from the artesian well to the mains which supply the city with water, in order to increase the water supply of the city The rain which fell here last Monday greatly replenished the water supply ot the big spring and now all trains are being permitted to take water at Fort Payne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
HOME DESTROYED

While R. A. Griffin was decorating the interior of his east Gadsden home Friday neighbors rushed in to tell him a blaze was issuing from the roof. The building was soon destroyed with a loss of $3,OOO with insurance of $1 ,5O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BIG STILL CAPTURED

The largest still worm in Alabama, perhaps, is to be seen at the sheriff s affice here. It is made of new copper, about as large as an ordinary well bucket in diamater, and about 40 feet long. coiled in two places. It was cap tured by Sheriff Kilgore and deputies near Parkers ferry last week, together with a mammoth distilling outfit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
GRID STARS ENTERTAINED
Dr. Edmonds Speaks At Junior Cham'
 Der Banquet

Der Banquet
 The Junior chamber of commerce frl- day night entertained the officers and members of the Alabama football squad and football team of the local high school at banquet at the McLester hotel. There were 1855 guests present. Dr. Henry M. Edmonds of Birmingham delivered the address and his subject was "Perils of Football. students or Prof. Karl Garner, ot the UnlVerslty of Alabama. presented playlet, Mrs. Richard Foster sang several solos and several selections were rendered by the university band. Cecil Grimes, manager of the local play houses, presented each of the Alabama team with an annual pass to the movie theaters and the junior chamber gave each member a football blanket with the emblem of the university on them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BAZAAR GIVEN

SULLIGENT, Ala, Dec, 13.-(Spe- ciaI.D-Quite a successful bazar was conducted Saturday at one of the down town stores by the ladies of the Rap ti~t Missionary union for the benefit of the local Missionary society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
Tallapoosa Jail Clean

The Tallapoosa county jail was de- scribed as clean in all departments There were four prisoners. Some lm- movement was noted in the almshouse. Two prisoners were found in the Coosa county iail, who stated that they were well fed. It was recommended that the steel work and interior of jail walls be thoroughly scraped and repainted and heavy wire screens placed over windows. The almshouse inmates was reported to be well supplied with cloth ing and bedding.
 The steam heating plant of the Cham bers county jail was reported in need of repairs with prisoners complaining of lack of heat during cold weather. Bedding was ample and in good con dition. Food was well prepared and I the supply ample. There were six | prisoners here.
 Need of repairs to the heating sys- tenn and water works of the Perry coun- ty jail was reported, also need of solid fireproof wall between the two upper compartments. Some of the build ing was found to be beyond reclama ton" and was ordered burned. The cells and bedding in the part of tht Jail occupied by the single prisoner were clean and well ordered and th' prisoner stated that his food was ample Buildings of the Perry county aims house were described as in 'an advanced stage of dilapidatfon." There was n' complaint as to food, but the repor stated that ''it is obvious that thu amount paid by the county for the up keep of each inmate is not adequate and renders it difficult to meet tn needs for food and clothing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
TO REMODEL THEATER

A contract for the improvement and rehabilitation of the Grand theater has been awarded by the Hutchens company to Baxter Brothers of this city and the work will cost approximately $25, 5,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
TOWN PROSPEROUS

A sign of prosperity here is that all the available houses are rented, and number of new dwellings are being built. More new houses were built here this year than since 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BRICK STORE SOLD

The two-story brick store house at 3O9 Broad street, one of the oldest structures in he city, was sold Saur- day to H. D. Sturkie for 2,5OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MRS. PEARL EUSTACE

Mrs. Pearl F. Eustace, wife of Hugh T. Eustace, prominent farmer of Jack son county, died yesterday at the family home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

be held at the court house on the night of January 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
DYNAMITE CAP EXPLODES

Another victim&of the dynamite cap appeared in Jasper Saturday. It was Louie Mills, of McCollom, boy about IA years of age. Louie was playing with it when it exploded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

Clay county jail which was reported as clean and in good order with bed ding ample and in good condition. The quarters of the almshouse were de- scribed as comfortable, with inmates stating that they obtained sufficient food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

completed Friday afternoon. The Ala bama Power company for sometime has been piping this part of the city. Gas was turned on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
Problem Is Nation Wide

"Ragardless of all figures, the 1act remains that books costs are great anu that they press very hardly upon some of our poorer people. Investigation reassurpS us, however, since we are not clone in our troubles. Books are hlgh- lriced everywhere and just as all other nroducts of skilled craftsmen are hlgh' Anv novel by recognized writer costs from S1 50 10 $3.50 when 1t Is new, ana if represents only a fraction ot the Skili snent on a modern textbook. It should heIp to remember also that teXtDooRS, though high, represent very small part If thr cost of an education. Their cost is bound to be a minor consideration : and a greater loss can come from cheap hooks than from high-priced, good books.
 Alabama may come to staSe print ing though it will be a doubtful step partiai supply of free books will al most certainly come, though even thls will meet opposition from those Who believe that a pupil ought to own, mark and keep his school books; but, Tn the menatime. our people must risk the unsplfishncsS of the state textbook com mittpc, an appointive group ot state ed' | ucatorS who serve for brief period 1ol very small per diem. who study thou sands of books, choose the best available according to their judgment, and are promptly lost sight of in the body of teachers. The teachers believe that wf
 now have the best list of books in the
 history of Alabama schools and tha
 the good results therefrom will com
 pensate many times the hardships caused l:y their cost.
Evening star., 1924-12-26
Clearance Offerings in
Dainty Underthings

Workmanship that would ordinarily be priced much
uring STYLES are marked for clearance
Evening star., 1924-12-26

Materials and workmanship that would ordinari
higher-many aluring styles marked for clearanc
Women's Pajamas, of cotton voile, shadow
batste and nainsook A broken assortment of
sizes and pastel shades Regularly $l.o5.
Sateen Costume Slips in stripe and plain
sateen Straightline effect with bodice tops. All
splendidly made. Various colors. ............
Rayon Step-ins, in good assortment OF col
ors and sizes. Firmly knit, good quality rayon.
Regularly priced S1,o5 pair. Observation-Disclosures.
Cotton Jersey BIoomers, sport boomers,
we'll reinforced and made with double elastic at
knee All street colors. Sizes SO to a .....
Petticoats straightline models of fine trco-
sham good range OF sizes and colors. All
excellently made Tailored finish .............
Bungalow Aprons, of fine smooth cotton
foulard In dark shades. Sizes from SO to, A..