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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NEGRO LODGE MEN < IN ANNUAL SESSION
United Brothers Of America
 Meet At West Point

WEST POINT, Ga, Nov.19.-(Spe- cial).-The Negro Supreme Lodge United Brothers of America ana DIS ters of True Love, opened its Seventeenth annual supreme session here today with W. H. Ward, supreme master, Of Mont gomery. presiding. The day meetlngs was held at St. Paul A. M. E. church on Macpherson street.
 The Supreme Master, made some timely remarks, informing his members to be corteous and polite to- the white people because they are friendly to them and help them. He urged them not to violate, any of the laws and rules of the city and state. Rev. w. Il. Finley. D. D. of Montgomery, sang and Sidney McColloIgh, supereme chap lain, offered prayer9 The proclamation was read by the supreme recording secretary, Estella Benjama of Clantonn, Ala, assisted by Susie D. Ward, assi- stant secretary of Montgomery, Ala.
 After reading of the proclamation, Griffin Hall, of Montgomery paid high tribute to w. H. Ward, supreme master, as a leader who is safe and sound. Rev. W. H. Finley, D. D. of Mont gomery, Ala, declared that this institu- tion was a great order and was doing great good for his people.
 The following committee was appoint ed on rules, Rev. W. H. Finley, Rev. W. R. Ragland, Griffin Hall, M. B. Jennings, and D. c. Burnes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
YORK TRADE DAY DRAWS OVER 4,OO0.
Many Persons Attend Big Celebration From Miles
 Around

YORK, Ala, Nov. 19.-(Special.)- More than 4,000 persons attended the giant trade day celebration sponsored by the chamber of commerce here today. A number of prizes. were given away in- cluding an automobile.
 Persons came from as far as 30 miles to the trade day. Many parts of Maren- go and Sumpter county were repre- sented and several were here from Mississippi. 1150 bales of cotton have been ginned in York this year and a prize was awarded to a farmer who had the most ginned here. He brought in 69 bales during the season.
 Chamber of commerce officials were well pleased with the outcome of the first trade day and more will likely be held. The merchants co-operated in mak- ing the day a success and were them selves materially benefited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
SCHOOL TERMS RUN
 ONLY I13 DAYS
Lawrence County Schools Run
 On Less Than $100,000

MOULTON, Ala, Nov. 10-(Special) The general and the financial annual reports for the Lawrence county board of education for the scholastic year of 1923-24 are being distributed among the patrons and friends of schools in the county. The financial report shows that there passed through the hands of the treasurer O: public school funds for the direct benefit of the schools of the coun- ty, S87, 7,34624. This included both gen. eral fund and district taxes, but did not include local contributions to schools which ran the amount to above $100,000.
 The report also shows that the aver age length of the white schools was only 113 days and for the negro schools but 72 days. There are several schools, however, that ran eight and nine months. The report also shows that 4,8O1 white children under 152 teachers were in the schools and 1896 colored children were taught by the 27 negro teachers. On October 1, 1924, there was a balance of but $43.89 general fund to begin the new year, but of the $11 ,S62.65 special school district taxes there was left balance to the credit of the respective districts of $3,33S.08.
 The report also shows that including rural school buildings completed and nearing completion the expenditures for the year are above $22,800 not including the reconstruction of the county high school building which will cost around $25,O00 to $30,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NEGRO CHARGES
 ROBBED KIDNAPPING
Swears Out Warrant For Two Alleged Members
 Of Party
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

FLORENCE, Ala, Nov. 19.-Claim- ing that an effort was made by men in regalia of the klan to entice him from his home and frighten him into leaving this section, if not to inflict bodily harm, Charles Cole, negro swore out warrants for two men whom he claimed were members of the crowd.
 One of the men for whom warrants were taken was placed under bond. This man, Dave Murphy, declined to testify at a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury under bond of S1OOO. The other man had not been located Wednesday.
 According to the testimony of the ne- gro the two men whom he accuses came to his home on the Gun Wills Ford road, about six miles west of Florence, on the night of November 8, at about II o'clock, and offered to give him 50 cents if he would pilot them to the home of another negro.
 He went with the men he stated and after they had proceeded short dis tance the men halted in the midst of group of white robbed men, some of whom said he would have ten days to leave the county and others suggested that he had better be killed at once. Cole says that he then started to shout murder and that his daughter came from the house and fired gun, frightening his captors. He stated the men ran away and that he then went back to his house. He claims that he knows of no reason for the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
MEAT INSPECTION SOUGHT

Ordinances regulating the inspection and sale of meats and the prices of slaughtering houses were submitted to the city council last night and passed over until its next meeting for final action. After the ordinances had been read the unanimous consent to pass it at the meeting was asked, but this was not given. These ordinances were offered in furtherance of the plan of city health officials and other citizens who have been striving to secure a more rigid inspection of meats here.
 The other ordinance regulated the price to be charged by abattoirs for their services. The ordinances would affect butchers, dealers and farmers alike. Recently a similar ordinance was passed regarding the rigid inspection but did not affect farmers. This ordinance was held invalid by City Recorder Phil Whiteside and the new ordinance was introduced to supplant the old ordi- nance.
 It was voted to pave west Tenth street from Louisville and Nashville railroad crossing to the city limits in west Anniston a distance of approxi- mately five blocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
OFFICERS SEIZE BIGGEST STILL M LEE COUNTY

OPELIKA, Ala, Nov. 19.-lSpe- cial. )-State law enforcement officer, Kyle Young, reports that he and officers Gilbert and Gore broke all records, Tuesday, in the size and contents of distilling outfits captured, when they raided and destroyed three mammouth stills nine miles south of Girard, in Russell county. Two of the stills were of 2,5O0 gallon capacity each, and the other still was of 1,S00 gallon capacity. All three were in row, close together.
 There were six vats of beer, each holding 2,OO0 gallons, and the stills were filled with beer, making in all 1S,OOO gallons of beer. There were also two POO gallon whiskey containers; two copper worms each sixty feet long, two flake stands and two condnsers. The officers also found on the place, three lanterns and three shovels and fifteen 10 gallon whiskey kegs, one gallon of wKiskey, and four cords of fire wood, all ready for business.
 Young declared it was the biggest moonshine outfit he had ever seen or heard of. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
SILHOUETTES OF
 STATE CAPITOL
Estate Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 19.- Montgomery will have distinguished visitor Friday in the person of Dr. J: Walter Fewkes, chief of the bureau of American ethnoIogy. Announcement of his coming was made today by P. A. Brannon. of the state department of archives and history, who has returned from assisting the organization of the Tennessee Archaeological association at Nashville. Dr. John Trotwood Moore, director of the Tennessee department of archives and history, was elected presi- dent of the association. Dr. Moore is a native Alabamian, born at Marion.
 Dr. Fewkes, who will reach, Mont gomery Friday, will address a meeting of the Alabama Anthropological society, and will also visit several Indian mounds in this section. zetT
 W. K. Carothers, county superinten- dent of education of Perry county, was visitor to the state department of ed ucation today and conferred on plans for building program projected in Per " county. It is planned to consolidate the high school activities of the county.
 Another visitor was F. B. Haynes, county superintendent of education of Bullock county, who conferred with of- ficials of the department of education relative to the county high school for Bullock county, projected for Midway: Bullock county at present is one of four counties having no county high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
JURORS EXCUSED AS KLANSMEN
Railroad Conductor On Trial
 In Gadsden Kidnapping Case
lGadsden Bureau.l

GADSDEN, Ala, Nov. 19.-John Hopwell, conductor on the N. c. and St., L. railroad and a citizen of Gun tersville was placed on trial in the cir cpit court late Wednesday on the charge of kidnapping J. Mailer, Gads- den merchant one night last June. Nader is said to have been seized by band of white robed men at his home and carried seven miles into the country, a house lease and a check for a small amount of money extorted from him.
 Hopwood was indicted at a special term of the grand jury in July. h. asmuch as the K. K. K. offered a re- ward for the capture and conviction of the guilty parties Solicitor Sivley asked that the jury be boiled as to mem- bership in that organization and three members asked to be excused. It Is thought they were stricken from the list by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
BOY KILLER GIVEN
 LIFE SENTENCE ION CONFESSION
Morgan Youth Pleads Guilty Of Staying
 Blacksmith
Tennessee Valley Bureau.)

ALBANY Ala, Nov. l9. Silas BIankenship, 16, has been sem fenced to life imprisonment by Judge James B. Horton of the Morgan coun- ty circuit court. Blankenship plead guilty Wednesday before Judge Horton to the murder of Robert Tosh, 50, Octo- Der 28, at blacksmith shop, said to have been owned and operated by Tosh. j. Evidence in the case was to the effect that Tosh had accused number of boys of entering his blacksmith shop. Young Blankenship is said to have been accused by Tosh. It appeared that Blankenship confronted Tosh ask ing him if he had so accused him and when Tosh answered in the affirmative Blankenship began firing.
 It is Se&dh the young man plead guilty on the advice of his attorneys, Wright and Britnell. An understand ing is said to- have existed between the district attorney and attorneys for the defense to the effect if Blanken- ship would plead guilty he would not be given the death penalty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
WOMAN
 EXPIRES AT MORRIS
Mrs. Lee Is Survived By B :. Grandchildren

MORRIS; Ala.s, Nov. 19r4( Specian- Norris and this entire community mourns the death of Mrs. Calista Ann Lee, known and loved by several genera tions in Jefferson county. Before her marriage to T. A. Lee she was Miss Calista Ann Turnham, born in Coosa county in 1S4S.
 Mrs. Lee was the mother of eleven children and d devoted member of the Baptist church. The surviving children are Mrs. A. +. Marton, Crocker Juno tion; Mrs. Jake Bibb, Morris; Mrs. Sam Fields, Morris, Route l.; Mrs. c. 0. Posey, Morris Mir. T. r. Lee. Crocker Junction; Mrs. Will McCarty, Morris Route 1; Mir. Charles Lee, Gardendale; Mrs. Rosa McCarty, Morris Route 1. The deceased is also surived by 33 grandchildren and g great grandchil- dren. The funeral was conducted at the family burying ground and was attended by nearly all of her immediate relatives and by friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
BIDS ANNOUNCED
 ON COOSA BRIDGE

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 19.- (SpeciaD-John Monaghan, of Pelham, Ga., was low bidder for the substructure and approaches to the Leesburg bridge over the Coosa on the Gadsden- Center highway, in Cherokee county on which bids were opened today at the state high way department. His bid was $62,- GS1.50. Award of the contract is ex- pected when the highway commission meets December 1. Bids will be asked for the steel superstructure later. The bridge will have concrete substructure, steel superstructure and creosoted tim Der approaches. The length of the bridge proper is approximately 450 feet and approaches 1920 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
OFF FOR CONVENTION
President Banks To Attend Junior
 Chamber Meeting Here

E. B. Banks, president of the State Junior Chamber of Commerce and sev- eral members of the Anniston Junior Chamber of Commerce are preparing to go to Birmingham for the annual state convention Friday and Saturday of this week.
 c. c. Wick, state secretary-treasurer and Rush Cole, a state director, also reside in Anniston and will be among the delegates from this city. Director Cole who is general superintendent of the Southern Manganese corporation and Federal Phosphorus company of Anniston is scheduled to deliver one of the addresses on the program on "some things we must do to attract new in- dustries."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
OBSERVE SCHOOL WEEK
Public Exercises Held By MOntevaIIO
 Students

MONTEVALLO. Ala. Nov. 19.- (Spcial. .)-Education Week is being observed by public exercises under the auspices of Montevallo students. Tues day was observed as patriotism day. The program was conducted by the class of girl scouting leadership. Mariana Thomas, Patton, Ala, spoke on Amer ica. The history and growth of girl scouting was presented by lone Coate, Grove Hill; Home Activities by Caro- line Thrash, Stanton; Health Actiyi- ties by Katherine Thomas, Ashby Citizen Activities by Martha Twitty, Columbia; and Respect Due to 0he Flag by Mildred Walker, Newborn. Montevallo plans for the colors were explained by Miss Nellie Stone, the Girl Master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
PAROLE SOUGHT
Freedom Is Asked For J. R. Caldwell
 Of TaIIapOOsa

UNEMPLOYMENT, Ala, Nov. 19.- Application for parole for J. R. Cald- well, convicted in Tallapoosa county, who received a sentence of a year and a day for manslaughter, for killing Bud Buce, was heard by the state pardon board Wednesday. Among those asking that the parole be granted were Charles s. Moon, who was circuit solicitor and prosecuted the case; J. w. Strother, G. c. Douville and a number of other in terested citizens. F. Lloyd Tate, of Wetumpka, special counsel in the pro- secution of the case, appeared in oppo- sition to the parole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
BEARD CASE SET

After attorneys failed to agree on a date in December, Judge Steele, Wednesday set Monday, January 26; as the date for trying Homer Beaird on the charge of killing Policeman Henry Ingram at Attalla November 2. Street and Bradford, Guntersville law firm, will represent the defendant and W. J. Boykin, one of the leading members of the GadSden bar, will assist Solicitor Sively in the prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
kIWANIANS FETE
 UNIVERSITY TEAM
Coach Wade Speaks At Luncheon Of Tusca-
 lOOsa Club
Tuscaloosa Bureau.)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Nov. 19.-The Kiwanis club was. host to the Alabama football team and officers at the lunch con meeting Wednesday afternoon and thirty were guests of the club. The address of welcome was delivered by Hayes Tucker and the response was made by Coach w. W. Wade. There was musical program and singing by club members dedicated to the foot ball team. The nominating committee announced the nominees for club off cers to serve the ensuing year, election to take place the last Wednesday in December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
JACKSON COUNTY
 PLANS HEALTH UNIT
County Board Appropriates
 $5,OOO For Board

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 19.- (Special.)-Dr. S. W. Welch, state health officer, was notified today that the Jackson county court of county commissioners had voted unanimously to establish a county health unit with an all-time county health officer ef- fective January 1. An appropriation of $5,000 was made by the county for the purpose. Jackson county will be the twenty-fifth county in the state to organize with an all-time county health officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
PASTOR RETURNED

MARION, Ala, Nov. 19.-(SpeciaD News has been received that the pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. B. D. Burnworth, has been returned to this church. He has only been pastor of this charge few months but has endeared himself not only to his congregation but to the whole community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
OFF FOR NEW YORK

Lieutenant Tarkington in charge of the local Salvation Army left Tuesday for New York. While there she will attend an important conference in re- gard to the work of the Salvation Army. The work here during Lieuten- ant Tarkington's absence will be in charge of Cadet Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
PAINTINGS ACQUIRED

The state department of archives and history has acquired under the will of Mrs. J. s. Johnson, of Talladega, paint ings comprising copies of old world mas ters, the value of which is estimated at several thousand dollars. The paintings will be placed in the capitol. to await the erection of memorial building, which it is hoped will be built later, when the pictures then will be placed there,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
HEFLIN TO HEAR
 BAPTIST OFFICIAL
Rev. Bennett To Speak On 75
 Million Drive

HEFLIN, Ala, Nov. 19.-(SpeciaD On next Sunday Rev. s. H. Bennett, of Montgomery, superintendent of field work for Alabama Baptists, will preach at the II o'clock services at the local Baptist church. His subject will be Completing the Seventy-five Million Campaign."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
RIDDIE CHILD SAFE

Dispatches' from Moulton state the little child of Doc Riddle and his wife, both of whom met violent death sun day, which was thought to nave Deen lost, is now safe with reiatives ,, or the deceased father and mother. Ihe mystery of how the fatal shooting of Doc Riddle and his wife occurred re- mains unsolyed. National Forest ou- pervisor Luffburrow of Mouiton was The first one to discover the dead bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
CONFERS WITH FORESTER

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 19.- (SpeciaD D-W. R. Nation, of the United States forest service, was in Montgom- cry today and conferred with Major Page S, Bunker, state forester. The federal representative came to Alabama in the interest of cooperation between state and federal agencies in forestry work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
TROY MINUS RAIN
 FOR FIFTY DAYS
City Without Dust Allayer
 Since Sept. 29

TROY, Ala, Nov. 19.--(Special. J. November IS naked the fiftieth day day since this section of Alabama ex- perienced n good rainfall, such as fell on September %, when it registered two inches in the local weather bu- erau's rain gauge.
 A very light rainfall occurred during Saturday night, October 26, when .21 of an inch was recorded. That was the only rainfall during October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
SPEAK ON JAPAN

Clifton Estes and his mother, Mrs. Estes, who have resided in Japan were the principal speakers at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary club Tuesday aft ernoon, their subjects being the Jap anese exclusion act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
BIBB SCOUTS TO ORGANIZE

Scout Executive D. R. Sapp has returned from Centerville where he held conference relative to putting on a Scout program in Bibb county. Prof. Smith, principal of the high school there, is working in the interest of the Scout movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
DISTII,LING CHARGED

Curtis George, P. G. Green, and liar rison Moody are in the county jail on the charge of manufacturing whisky, following a raid on a still near Gallant Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
HOUSES BURN

Small houses in Attalla, the property of Lester Gray, were destroyed by fire late Tuesday night. The loss is es- timated at $4,O00 with insurance of S1 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
SCHOOLS TO CLOSE

The city schools of Albany will close next Thursday and will not open until tbe following Monday. It is expected that the Decatur city schools will ob- serve the same Thanksgiving program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
AUTO DRIVERS WARNED

Chief Ed Burrows warns all automo- bile owners of the town and county, who have not purchased 1925 tags to not drive such cars into town unless it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
MRS. MYRTIS SMITH

Mrs. Myrtis Smith, GO, died sudden ly at her home in Alabama City Wednesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

In a recent issue of the Plainsman, is noticed the name of James B. Leslie, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Leslie of Troy. His name is mentioned among the stu dents making the highest records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
TO ISSUE BULLETIN

The Alumni association of the state normal school in Troy will issue bull letin in sJanuary that will be a brief history of the association and it's mem- bers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
a1 DEGREES REACHED

The government thermometer at LOCK Number 10 went to thirty-one dur ing Tuesday night and Wednesday morning at seven o'clock had risen to thirty-three. Tuesday night was the coldest on record this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
5 SOLDIERS DROWN
Key West Ferry Sinks, Cuban Launch | In Collision

HAVANA, Nov. 19.-Five soldiers were drowned last night when the Key West Ferry Estrada Palm ran down small gasoline launch in which a dozen soldiers were returning to Moro Castle from Havana. The ferry was not damaged although she was almost run aground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
nLITERACY DAY HELD

"IIliteracy Day" was observed at the state normal school Tuesday morning at the assembly exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

to buy the new tags, as 1t is violation of the laws of the state and county to drive automobiles now without buying the tags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
PAST0R CALLED

Rev. D. F. Funderberg of Talladega has been called to the pastorate of the West Anniston Baptist church, it was announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
RECITAL GIVEN

MARION, Ala, Nov. 19,-(Special) A brilliant recital was given by Miss Cecil Arden, of the Metropolitan Opera company, at the auditorium on Monday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
MULE THEFT CHARGED

Winfred Anderson, 10, is in jail here on the charge of stealing mule from his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
w. M. HARRIS IMPROVED

W. M. Harris, who has been seri- ously i'll for the past several weeks, was reported Tuesday afternoon as being i'm proved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
MUSIC CLUB TO MEET
Sixth District Session Will Be Held
 At GreenyilIe

GREENVILLE, Ala, Nov. I9.- Especial. .)-Arrangements are being completed by the members of the Green vile choral club for the entertainment of the sixth district annual meeting of the federal music clubs in this city November 20. The general sessions will be held in the Greenville opera house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NEW PASTOR TRIED
Dr. Robinson Is Now Presiding Elder
 Of necafvlr District

Dr. J. S. Robinson, several years ago pastor of the Methodist church here and now presiding elder of the Decatur dis trict, will preach his first sermon in the Twin Cities Sunday night at the Ninth Street Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NEW STORE OPENS

The Beeland Brothers Mercantile conmpany's new department store building has been formally opened.