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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
NEW PLANT COMING
 TO RUSSELLVILLE
Monumental And Building
 Stones Will Be Quarried

RUSSELLvILLE, Ala, Oct. 27.- Especial. )-T. A. McGahey and John T. Sandford of Columbus, Miss, have closed deal for some acreage in north east Russellville along the Sloss-Shef- fields switch for the purpose of erect. ing a large and complete finishing mill for all kinds of monumental and build ing stone. This will be the largest plant in the south, using exclusively Alabama stone. They will secure the stone from the Foster and Creighton company, whose immense quarries lie but few miles east of the site of the new plant.
 The Aday Quarries, recently opened up by Foster and Creighton company have practically an inexhaustable SUD- ply of the finest limestone. The estf mate is 100000 cubic yards. This is beautiful, pure white stone, free of all faults. Blocks as long and large as can be handled can be quarried from this mountain and then sawn in any dimensions required.
 Don A. Creighton, secretary of the Foster and Creighton company, has been working for some time to secure this plant for Russellville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
CHANGES QUARANTINE

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 2.- Especial. )-The quarantine against California as a result of the appearance of the foot and mouth disease will be made to conform with the federal gov ernments quarantine on November l. This announcement was made today by Dr. c. A. Cary, state veterinarian. Any changes in the federal governments quarantine in the future will be made without official change by the state veterinarian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
OWENS TRIAL WEARS CLOSE
Mental Experts Testi- rnony Conflicts At 4th
 Days Hearing

Arguments in the trial of Frank Owens, alleged negro axe man, will start in Circuit Judge William B. Ford's court at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Judge Ford announced at the adjourn ment of court Monday. Court will be resumed at 9 o'clock, the defense being given one hour in which to present its final testimony.
 Most of the trial Monday was devoted to the examination of experts who dis agreed upon the sanity of Owens, who, it is alleged assaulted Richard Warner and l.. D. Watkins with an axe before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
l SUFFERED WITH | ANNOYING ITCH
Turned to RingwOrm. Could Not Rest at Night. Cuticura Heals.

"I began suffering with a most aunoying Itch about the temples and back of the neck which later Itook the form of sore eruptions and turned to ringworrns. They itehed and burned so that I could not rest at night.
 "i read an advertisement for Cu- ticuTa Soap and Ointment and sent for a freessample. purchased al cake of Cutieura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment and after using only a part of them l was complete fly healed" (Signed) Miss Julia Embers, 1882 Toledano St., New Orleans, La.
 Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Talcum are all you need for all toilet uses. Bathe with Soap, soothe with Ointment, dust with Talcum. gGmpass Free by Man Address: ~cutieuEA GAAsF. at0rias, DsUt t, Maiden A0, Mas" Sold every where Soap 2Se Ointment 26 and Soc Taleum Be. BY Try our new Shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
Mss Constance Jackson, Florence. Ala,

street, Woodlawn, Ala, received her dollies in time for her birthday, Sunday was Laura's fifth birthday and she was happy that her dollie arrived in time to spend her birthday with her. Other winners were:
 Gertrude Dinton, 1915 Eleventh Court; Carrie Elizabeth Peacock, 3554 Twenty street; Ruth Mounter, 539 Fortieth street, Fairfield; Vera Aderholt, York, Ala; Martha Rosa Braden, Tuscumbia, Ala. All of my children in Birmingham and city near by tell me it is easy to win my dollies. As it only takes 15 new subscribers sign to take The Age-Herald for six months and pay the carrier 20 cents per week or S5 cents per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
PREVENTS INFECTION

The greatest discovery in flesh heal ing is the marvellous Borozone, a prepa- ration that comes in liquid and powder form. It is a combination treatment that not only purifies the wound of germs that cause infection but it heals the flesh with extraordinary speed. Bad wounds or cuts which take weeks to heal with the ordinary liniments mend quickly under the powerful influence of this wonderful remedy. Price lLiquidl soc, COG and $1.20. Powder SOc and COG. Sold by Alleys Seven Stores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
LINEMAN BADLY
 HURT IN FALL
Murphy May Die As Result Of
 Broken Belt

II. B. Murphy, lineman for the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, was seriously injured Monday morning when he fell from a telephone pole at Mormon avenue, Central Park.
 The injured man was removed to South Highlands infirmary by Johns ambulance. He is believed to have sustained intrenal injuries, besides his bruses and lacerations and his condi- tion is said to be serious.
 Witnesses declared that Murphy's safety belt broke while he was on the pole and caused him to fall. He was approximately 30 feet from the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
HOBLITZELLE HERE
Owner of Lyric On Periodical Inspec.
 tiOn Tour

Karl Hoblitzelle, president of the In- terstate Amusement company, which controls the Lyric among other theaters. was in Birmingham Monday on one of his periodical inspection tours. Mr. Hoblitzelle declared the entertainment business in a healthy condition with a noticeable increase in patronage due to cooler weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
TO CLOSE STATION

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 27.- Especial. )-The Alabama public serv- ice commission in an arder today granted the petition of the Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railway company for authority to close the agency station az Hodgesville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
STUDENTS ON VISIT
 TO MUSCLE SHOALS
400 From Ward-B Belmont See
 Big Project
(MuscIe ShoaIs Bureau.)

FLORENCE, Ala, Oct. 27.-Soms 400 students of Ward Belmont in Nash vile arrived on a special train in Shef- field this morning on sightseeing tour of Wilson Dam and the Muscle Shoals district. They returned to Nashville late this afternoon.y ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
CONDUCTOR DIES

Y. W. Mitchell of Sheffield, for a number of years conductor on the Southern railway, died at his home here Sunday morning from a heart at- tack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
GOES TO CONFERENCE

Rev. L. G. Sturdivant, pastor of the First Methodist church of Sheffield, left today to attend the Methodist cou- ference in Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
GAME WARDEN ON VISIT

Chief state game warden, Cottrell, of Montgomery is in the district on an official visit of several weeks.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
LOOMS PRESIDENT OF
 COMMERCIAL TRUST co.
Elected to Succeed Late James M. Curtin by
 Directors

Al q meeting Of the board of direct- DTS of the Commercial Trust com pany this morning, John C. Loomis was elected president and Pardon C, Hickey was elected vice president. Mir. Loomis succeeds the late Jamcs NJ. Curtin and Mir Hickey takes the place Of Mir. Loomis as vice presi' dent.
 Mir. loomis has been connected with banks for the past % years. For eight cyars he was employed by the Aetna National bank in Hartford in minor capacity. He then went 10 the Windsor Trust company where he was treasurer for a year and A half. Nine years ago he came 10 the Commercial Trust company as treas urcr and in April. 1923, he was elect ed vice president.
 Mir. Hickey is treasurer Of Landers, Frary & Clark. He has been q director of the Commercial Trust company for two and onc-half years
 Walter NJ. Bassford of Watertown has entered the employ of the trust company as discount teller. He has been with the Waterbury Trust com- pany.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
THINKS SLAYERS OF
 BROTHER SHOULD DIE
Brother of Robert Franks Expresses Himself
 Students Testify

Chicago. June 10.-Members Of the faculty of the University Of Chicago and fellow students of Nathan Leo pold and Richard Loeb. confessed kidnappers and slayers of Robert Franks. schoo1boy. were visiting fhe states attorneys office today to tell their stories of the lives of the pris- oners. Their testimony was wanted to help build up the case against a de- fense Of insanity.
 T. Neil1 Johnson, an instructor. told how Leopold took a difficult law ex- animation two days after the killing. Loeb vas a postgraduate history stu- dent.
 Robsri Franks and his cider broth CT, Jack, 15. both planned 10 be lawyers but they had different views Of capital punishment, Jack said to- day. Several weeks ago they took opposite sides at a school debate. Robert vas on the negative. Robert was always opposed 10 capital punish ment, Jack said-and Roberts side ron.
 Referring today to Leopold and Loeb. Jack declared: T think with out doubt they should be hanged"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
2S4 GALLONS CONSIGNED FOR CITY CONFISCGTED
state Police Make Clcan-up in East Hartford-TrlICk Owned by Local Man

Hartford, Conn. June 10.-Two hundred and thirty four gallons or al- cohol being transported from Proyi- dence. E. l.. 10 this city and New Britain were seized by State Police man Smith at 2 o'clock this morning on the Connecticut Boulevard in East Hartford. Frank Lombardo of number 45 Front street and Milo Poylik Of Newton. Mass, were arrested and are to be tried in East Hartford town court Thursday morning. The alcohol was contained in go six-gallon cans which were stored in a light truck be- longing to a New Britain man. It is thought that the alcohol can be traced to a source in Providence from which considerable liquor has been coming into Connecticut during the past few months
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
Women Fight in Lawyers Office;
 One Pulls Out Fistful of Hair
Enraged Wife Attacks Rival Who Was Helping For mer's Husband to Start Divorce Proceedings.

A hall of hair was exhibited in po- lice court this morning that had been picked up from the floor of the office of Attorney Harry Ginsborg after Mrs. Anna Miaznik and Mrs. Bertha Osakayicz. both of 59 Broad street, lad been arrested on charges Of as saulting each other. The court was unable to find out whose head had given up the hair.
 Alter listening to the testimony, which proved to be very conflicting on several points. Judge Benjamin W. Aling found both women guilty and fined them si0 each
 According 10 the story given the court by Attorney Ginsberg, the hus- band of Mrs. Aliaznik came to his of- flee last night with Mrs. Osakasicz to have him start proceedings in a dia torce action against his wife. Mrs. DsakayicZ was 10 be his star witness. They we're no sooner in his office, ac- cording to the story when Mrs. Miaz- nix rushed in and started an argu- mcnt with Mrs Osakavicz. The talk ing did not last long as both settled HONH tO DuslHEsS III sDOFI Ofuer and started grappling with each other.
 Hair pulling was the main indul- gence Of the battlers. but Policeman Patrick O'Nlara told the court that when he arrived at the office in rec sponse to call from Attorney Gins berg, Mrs. Miaznik was on the floor and Mrs osakaNicz was on top of her. Mrs. Osakavicz was pulling at her ad- versary's hair and Mrs. Miaznik had her teeth embedded in the arm Of fine other woman, holding on until the policeman was forced to choke her 10 make her release her grip. Dr walsh testified that he had treated Mrs Osakavicz for the teeth marks in her arm.
 Mrs Miaznik told the court that her husband spends all his time in the tenement Of Mrs. Osakavicz drinking liquor and that he beats her up when she complains about it. She said that Mrs. Osakavicz had told her she would tell story about her so her husband could divorce her. and fin that way get back at her for quar- feling about her moonshining actiti- ties to the police.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC
Detroit Has Une-15O Policemen and 50 Doctors EfTect Quarantine of Entire
 fs Block Section.

Detroit. June 10.-A cordon of i5o rafrolmen. 50 physicians and many assistants effected a smallpox quaran- tine on a IS block section Of the east side. in an effort to prevent any neT outbreak Of the epidemic, which is now under control.
 No person is permitted 10 leave the district. which is a residential-business section populated largely by foreign CTS. until he is vaccinated. Street cars pass through the section but are not permitted to stop.
 The quarantine was lifted shortly before noon. after between 14.0go and i5.0 coo persons in the district were vaccinate1.
 Six new cases Of smallpox and two deatas from the disease were reported t0 the department Of health Monday.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10

sounding the keynote of the conven- ton. "ln the great array of rulers. kings and prime ministers, intrusted with power, there is none who can surpass him in honesty of purpose, in courage. or in high devotion 10 the welfare Of his country"
 Mir. Burton asserted that "by far the greatest share of our citizenship looks to President Coolidge rather than 10 congress for leadership" and he urged the party 10 take its stand with MT. Coolidge on all of the con- troversal issues which have arisen between the executive and some mem bers Of the republican majority in congress.
 He recommended that the party declare for American adherence to the world court with merely the Harding Hughes reservations. He regretted that congress refused to &C., cede to Mir. Coolidge's wishes in en- acting the Japanese exclusion provi- sion of tho immigration bill. He de- ciared the new tax law abounded in defects and should not be taken as the last word in tax revision. He dis missed enactment of the bonus bill over inc presidents veto with the as- sertion that "conditions created by it must be met and it's provisions must be willingly accepted"
 Much of the blame visited upon republicans in the session of congress just ended, he told the convention, however, lis not deserved because on many major questions their party has not commanded a majority in either branch"
 Enumerating the achievements Of the republican party in it's steward ship Of national affairs in the past four years. he paid high tribute to the memory Of President Harding. told Of the accomplishments under his leader ship. and pronounced this bsnedic- ion:
 "Iicst. wearied spirit, rest in peace. -ecure in the lasting remembrance hich belongs to the immortaIs."
 Varied Accomplishments.
 Varied and numerous were the ac- ympiishments cited by Mir Burton. ranging from the achievements Of the arms conference and Ameriran un- official participation in the work Of fhe separations experts committee through the field of domestic acfiyi- fas resulting from legislation and ex- ermtive undertakings. He pro- a3uncad i a record on which the party could take its stand. 'confident ast when the ballots are cast in No- snber in numbers like the falling
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New Britain herald., 1924-06-10

deliberation, fired bullet into his brain.
 Two notes. one addressed to an in- timate friend and the other 'to whom il may concern" recounted tho story of his long battle with a disease Of the kidneys, his physical exhaustion and mental turmoil and his eventual surrender 10 death.
 T have been broken on the wheel Of the souls effort to express itself" said one Of the notes which was found beside the body. Nothing remains but to dynamite the ruins"
 Policeman Sees Tragedy
 Samuel Alden. a special policeman. was the sole witness of the dramatic act which terminated the career Of the noted author.
 Mfr. MacFarlane stopped at the en- trance to the coroner's office and hung his walking stick over his arIn." Alden said. T thought he was goiIig 10 light a cigarette or cigar in the lshelter of
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New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
STAYS ON THE FARM
Planting Most Important. says Cool Idge's Father. Refusing To Go To Cleveland
B. The Assoc.ated Press.

B. Tie Assgclated P;ess Plymouth. Vt. June 18--The spring planting is the farmers first duty, thinks John C. Coolidge. the presi- dents father and he said today that he had refused an invitation to the republican convention in Cleveland received this morning from the rec publican chairman. "Telegram received. Thanks" his answering wire read. T cannot see my way clear to go 10 the conven- tion."
 The farming had been backward. Mir. Coolidge told representative or the Associated Press He has his oats and wheat seed planted. but tho p0ts- toes must go in next He was busy all morning with the harrow. and he doubted whether he would even have time to listen in on the radio set installed in his home
 Mir. Coolidge did try out Inc sct for few minutes after the scheduled opening Of the convention. but the friends who operated the contritancr for him could not "get" Cleveland at all. The set Is glittering bronze lined affair. presented by commer- cisl firm, with Mir Coolidge-s name engraved upon fl.
 i've had several invitations" Mir Coolidge stopped his narrowing long enough 10 say. "One was to go to Washington en route to Cleveland. and to see my grandson graduate al Mer- cersburg, Pa. but there is foo much to do here. and I shan't accept any of these invitations
 The father of the president put the reins about his shoulders. eiUcised tO his horse and went ca uith ais har- rozInz
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
Plumbers Demand for
 Wage Boost Held ID

Following series of conferences covering a period Of several days sr agreement has been reached between local master plumbers and journey men whereby demand for increased wages will he withheld until January. af which time the question of wages will be arbitrated.
 The journeymen are now receiving tt an hour or fs a day. They voted to ask sl.25 an hour. or ss day. but after conferring with the master plumbers. decided that. n view of present business conditions m in- crease Will be sought until after Janu- sry i, 1915
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
PASTORS REMAINS
 REMOVED TO CHURCH
Body of Rev. John I. Winters Lie
 in State at St. Mary's
i,tO0 CHILDREN IN ESCORT
Parish Societies Meet To Pass Reso- lutions On Death of Prest-Ponti- fical High Mass To Re Celebrated Tomorrow Morning at 10.

The remains Of Rev. John T. Winters lie in state before the altar in St. Mary's church where he had conducted services and preached for more than score of years. This afternoon at s;30 o'clock the children Of St. Mary's Parochial school escorted the remains from the rectory to the church and upwards of 2,000 mourners viewed for the first time the body of their deceased pastor.
 Tonight the office of the dead will be chanted at 1880 o'clock. It is ex- pected that the spacious auditorium of St. Mary's church will be filled to the vestibule with parishioners paying tribute 10 the memory of their de- ceased leader.
 HOO Pupils in solemn Procession
 This afternoon exercises were car ried out under the supervision Of Rev. Raymond ]. Clabbs, principal of St. Mary's school and were witnessed by several hundred members of the con gregation At 3:S0 o'clock the school closed. Pupils marched from the building to the rectory line of marchers going on either side of the priests house and meeting in front of the building. thence to the church. Boys of the eighth grade formed guard Of honor at the church steps. The HOO pupils Of St Marys school filed up the steps followed hy a cross bearer and acolytes and the remains ot Father Winters. With slow and rey- erent step, each with a mourning band of black ribbon tied on his arm. tho children presented an impressive spectacle. The body was placed before the altar and the school children were given an opportunity to view the re. mains. Appropriate prayers were said in the church.
 Funeral Tomorrow Morning
 Tonight following the exercises, watchers delegated by the various church societies took up their night watch. They will remain with the body until tomorrow morning. At 10 o'clock. a pontifcal mass of requiem will be celebrated by Rt. Rev. John J. Milan. bishop Of the Hartford diocese. Priests in attendance at the funeral are expected 10 number more than 25O.
 At a special meeting Of the Holy Family Circle of st. Mary's church held last night in St. Marys school hall, aj members were selected from among the members present to attend the funeral. Because of the large num- Der who are to attend, the society has been limited to this number as a rep resentative delegation. These mcm- bers will meet in St. Mary's hall to- morroe morning al g:5o o'clock and will be escorted 10 the church and to
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New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
BORAH POSITIVELY DECLINES TO BE
 ON TICKET, SUGGESTS JUDGE KENYON
Wires Emphatic Instructions to National Committeeman
 -Lowden Also Reported As Definitely Out of Race

Washington, June t0.-Sen. Borah of Idaho sent instructions to Cleveland it were presented to the republican national convention as a vice-presi- dential candidate.
 He urged former Senator William S. Kenyon of Iowa for the nomination, and it was said he had recommended him at a conference with President Coolidge.
 Senator Borah communicated his wishes in a telegram to John w. Hart, national committeeman for Idaho.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
Police and Fire Boards
 Will Organize Tonight

Meetings Of the police and fire Lizards will be held tonight and the eelec;ion of David L. Dunn as chair nan of the former. and John r. T.. Eeeters as chairman of The latter commissions are expected.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
A SUICIDE AT 10 YEARS

New York. June 1e.-Brooding over a scolding he had received for damag- ing his uncieis automobile while using t uithoat permission. Edward FBo- cam. 1s years old. shot and killed him self last night.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
RESPONSE IS LIGHT
Fresh Air Camp Ispd Tn Need of Trfends-Total Receifed ID To Datc Is st1s-C. F. $, Gives stO.
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Total today ..........

Total today ............ sll5.00
 That is how ihe figures of hte Fresh Air Fund look today. The Herald Fresh Air Editor. who is act ing as an agent for the committee in charge of the Fresh Air Camp at Burlington. where many New Britain children may go for a week or two and build up health and strength. has reason 10 be somewhat discoura ged in the lack of response by New Brit air people to the appeal for funds. Somehow he reels. however. that the required amount. s5.50O will eventual ly be forthcoming and that the camp may be run 10 it's full capacity this summer as heretofore. He is anxious that those who plan to subscribe do SO as soon as possible. Contributions will bs received at the Herald office and acknowledged in this paper as soon after reception as possible.
 The people of the city. Te have felt. have been thoroughly aware Of the good work that is being done in this purely local philanthropy. They are willing. we also feel. to give to it's support. Those who wish to give are asked to make their returns as soon as possible.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
M'FARLANE, WRITER, IS TRAGIC SUICIDE 'u1as@ilcat -5'ifss i-o of Con Advt. Bept,, , Vl Ddll Hartford, Conn.
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EXHAUSTED BY ILL HEALTH
Left Note Explaining Mental and Physical Torturcs From lncurable Ailmenl--Was Writer, Preacher. Actor and War Correspondent.

San Francisco June 10.-Waging losing battle with i'll health. Peter Clark MacEarlane, noted author and former actor and preacher, accepted defeat with stoic philosophy and shot and killed himself here last night.
 The final chapter Of his long and brilliant carer was written with an artistry as consummate as any dis played in the tragic termination Of one of his novels.
 Kills Self at Morgue
 Walking 10 the steps of the San Francisco morgue, he pulled a pistol from his pocket and, with eoolness and
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
FORMER CONGRESSMAN DIES.

Warrensburg \. r.. June fD.- Louis Woodward Emerson. banker. republican leader and former Inem- early today after long illness
New Britain herald., 1924-06-10
THE WEATHER

Hartford. June f0.-F0ecasf for New Britain and HiCinity: Increasing cloudiness tonight; "Wednesday probably showers; little change in temperature.