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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
LEGALS

Notice of Stoekholders' Meeting
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings Com pany, in the City of Birmingham, Ala at p. m., on Tuesday, January Is, 1884 for the purpose of electing directors anu for the transaction of any other business meeting. This January 1. 1924.
 D. W. STOCKHAM, Secretary.
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REAL ESTATE-RENT J

APARTMENTS AND FLATS Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
BLIND ADS

Tn order to make 1t easier to rs- ply to "blind" or keyed" ad. vertisemsnt. The Age-Herald will accept replies over the telephone k and place the memorandum in the advertiser's answer box.
 If you wish to answer an .ad. vertisement in this. way. simply Classified Department. Give the young lady the message you wish delivered to the advertiser and she will do the rest, Simple enough, sh' |l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-02
ROOMS WANTED

UNFURNISHED-Wanted, by two refined business ladies; 3 unfurnished rooms; West End preferred. G-30, Age-Herald.
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FOREaT PARK--Beautiful. bedroom, fur
 nis36d; well hsated; in private home i; everythtng new; meals near; price req
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l3TH AVE-, N, 1731-Furnished apart ment rooms, private entrance, con meeting bath. Hemlock 192O-J. SOUTHSIDE-4-room apartment. all mod
 ern conveniences. private home. 1012 Central St., s.
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 ,SALESMEN-I want a num- .lber of salesmen with cars to Alabama and Mississippi kith a strong line of merchan- dise direct from factory to klfarmers and large property owners. If you have had expe- rience in selling lighting plants, farm machinery, paints, roof coating or pianos, and have been successful, you are well-trained for our line of Ywork. Our contract is based on commission, but those who are accepted will be given weekly drawing accounts for expenses. If you are inter Nested in such contract, call or write l. J. Dowdy,N Florence AHotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
RICH WIDOW, S2 DEFIES DAUGHTER
 TO WED MAN, g
Mrs. Sarah Trays Mar riage Plans Halted
 By Minister

NORFOLK, Va, Sept. 17.-ThOugh recently facing court action by her daughter to have guardian named for her, refused a license in Norfolk and denied the services of a prominent Portsmouth minister by whom she had expected the ceremony to be performed. Mrs. Elizabeth Fray, 72 or S2 years old and wealthy, expects to wed Jack Edward Griffith, age 29 musician in a local moving picture theater sometime tomorrow. By whom and where the ceremony will be performed was to- night a carefully guarded secret.
 Daughter Files Suit
 Mrs. Fray, widow of John J. Fray, wealthy stock broker of Raleigh, N. C.. and Washington, D. C., was made de fendant several months ago in suit filed at Raleigh by her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Fray Wayland of Washington, who sought to have the court there appoint guardian for her mother. A temporary injunction also was ob- tained restraining the Citizens Bank of Raleigh from turning over certain securities to Mrs. Fray.
 The complaint alleged that Mrs. Fray, who was declared to be S2 years old, had lost control of her faculties and was in her dotage; that the aged woman had become enamored of the young musician, whom she was said to have met in a Washington theater and that he, while professing to love her, was endeavoring to obtain control of her fortune. Later the action was withdrawn by Mrs. Wayland.
 True Love Match
 At the time the suit was filed, Grif- fifth who had moved from Washington to Norfolk denied he ever knew Mrs. Fray and nothing more was heard here of the romance until Griffith ap- piled to the clerk of the corporation court today for a license. When the brides age was given at 72, the license was refused. Later, however, the ap- plication for license in Portsmouth was granted but owing to the delay the wedding was postponed until tomor- row. Mrs. Fray tonight declined to discuss her wedding saying "this is our private affair Griffith, likewise de- clined to say anything further than that the match was one "of true love-" and that he and his bride expected to be very happy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
GRAY SILVER QUITS
 FARM BUREAU POST
John w. COverdale Also Resigns
 At Executive Committee Meet

CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-John W. Gov erdale resigned as secretary and direc- tor of organization of the American Farm Bureau federation at the quar- terly session of the executive commit tee today. and Gray Silver resigned as director of the legislative department and Washington representative of the federation.
 The two officials of the Farm bureau resigned, it was stated, in order to de- vote all their time to the newly-organ- ized Grain Marketing company, a cor poration which plans ultimately to take over five large grain companies and operate them on cooperative basis. MT. Silver is president of the Grain Marketing company and Mir. Coverdale is secretary and treasurer.
 Mir. Coverdale retained his position as treasurer of the American Farm Blu reau federation. Farm bureau officials said a new secretary probably will not be named before the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
BANDIT ENDS LIFE
 TO AVOID CAPTURE
3 Others Sought After Terror izing New York Community

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. Sept. IT. One bandit is dead of a self-inflicted wound and three others are being hunted today following night of dar. ing hold-ups and shOotings through Westchester county.
 After a number Of hold-ups the four bandits stopped a motorist, tied him to a tree and stole his car. When this car stalled, one of the quartet returned to Mount Vernon and hired a taxicab to drive him to the scene of the stalled car. There the chauffeur was clubbed into inconsistencies and his taxicab stolen.
 Returning to Mount Vernon with the stolen taEicab, the bandits attracted the attention of patrolmen. The men scat tered, the policemen firing number of shots. Achievements arrived and one of the bandits shot himself in the head when surrounded. The dead ban dit was Identified as Paul R. Mcbride of Cambridge, Md,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
United States Steel Agrees To Abandon Pittsburyh u
} Suprem e Justices Named dByDaugherty,
 Wheeler Tells Ohioar1
Independent Charges Re- publicans Plan To Spring
 Blackmail Plot

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. It. Three of the nine members of the United States sumpere court were placed there by Harry NJ. Daugherty, who was 'ousted from office because of corruption shows in his department of justice" Senator Burton K. Wheeler, independent vice presidential candidate, told meeting in labor hall here Wednesday night.
 Wheeler opened his campaign in the home state of the former attorney general by denouncing Daugherty in vigorous terms and charging that "the Ohio gang" is planning to stage black mail suit against him when he arrives in Columbus Thursday.
 A person from Butte, Montana, is to file suit against him in connection with an automobile accident there five years ago, Wheeler announced he had been informed He charged that Daugherty, William J. Burns and the republican national committee were back of the movement.
 Cites Progressive Principles
 Citing thirteen progressive principles advocated by Senator La Toilette which have become laws, Wheeler told his audience;
 Tn the face of this constructive record. our opponent searched through our progressive platform to find some thing they could attack. They found it. The attack began. The ballyhoo men of the Republican party were es. pecially happy because they said to themselves we can make the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
NEGRO AK SLAYER ELUDES DEPUTIES AT UNION, MISS. Birmingham Officers Join
 Chase For John
 Milton ATTACKED WOMAN '%@ AND KILLED BABY Believed To Be Hiding In Northern Missis-
 sippi
lSneeial To The Aga.HeraIdl

lSpecial 10 In0 Aso-heEdfut
 MERIDIAN, Miss, Sept. IT. Sheriff N. E. Cannady and deputies were joined here to- day by Chief Deputy Henry Hill of Birmingham in the search for John Milton, es- capped negro convict, who killed the eight-month-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Blaney Collins at Morris, Ala, with an ax on August 8 and attacked the dead child's mother.
 Milton was reported to have been located at Mehan, Miss, near here. Later he was seen at Union, Miss, 30 miles far ther north, according to infor- nation here.
 The Meridian officers returned from Mehan tonight declaring that the negro had not been captured in Mehan, and that the Birmingham officers were con tinMing the chase north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
FURTHER TAX CUT URGED BY DAVIS IN IOWA SPEECH
G. O. P. Tariff Assailed As One Based Upon
 Greed
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DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 1T-Fur ther tax reduction and a downward revision of existing tariff duties in a manner to avoid jeopardizing the sta bility and sense of security that are es- sential to the transaction of business were promised tonight by John w. Davis, in an address in this stronghold of republicanism.
 In making these promises MT. Davis vigorously assailed the existing tariff law and attacked President Coolidge for what he described as "coolly" claim ing credit for the tax relief given by 'the democratic tax bill" passed by the last congress, bill which he asserted the administration opposed at every step of the way through congress.
 Contrasting what he said were the guiding principles of the two parties in the handling of matters of tariff and taxation, the democratic presidential nominee declared "the democratic theory is a maximum of revenue with a minimum of tax; the republican doe Urine is maximum of revenue with a maximum of subsidy"
 Declares for Economy
 Besides promising tax and tariff re- form, Mir. Davis declared for economy in government, national and state and in this connection he said he wanted to take exception to the "bOasting" of the republican administration on the subject of tax and public debt reduc- tions. He presented figures to show that the democratic administration had reduced taxes more than two billions of dollars after the war and that it had cut the public debt at rate of $140,- 100000 q month against the $67 ,500,- 900 under the present administration.
 MT. Davis address tonight at the coliseum was the fourth delivered here since his arrival early in the day from Missouri. He spoke first at an organi- zation meeting of democratic leaders then at a gathering of democratic wo- men and finally at dinner by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He left late tonight for Chicago where he is to speak tomorrow night
 After outlining his conception of the difference in the taxation doctrines of the Democratic and Republican parties, Mir. Davis launched into q scathing denunciatiOn of the Fordney- -McC Cum Der tariff law. He declared that be-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
DOOR IS OPENED
 FOR U. $. ENTRY
 IN DEFENSE PACT
American EnvOys Sought At Geneva Disarma-
 ment Conference

GENEVA, Sept. 1.-The door was left open for the participation of the Cnited States in the League of Nation s new project for compusory arbitration and security when the league Gisarma- ment commission Wednesday inr,rted in article eight of the Benes project clause permitting League of Nations members to make defensive alliances with states which are not members of the league.
 The clause renders possible an Anglo American agreement to enforce peace without the United States joining the league.
 League of Cations members can only enter sGch alliances, however, providing the non-league state notifies the league what forces it is disposed to contribute toward carrying out league sanctions against any state refusing arbitration.
 Wound Want United States
 Earlier in Wednesdays discussion the league disarament commission passed a resolution asking the league council to invite the United States to send dele gates to the leagues temporary dis armament commission whi h is discuss ing the question of government control of the private manufacture of arms and war materials preliminary to summon ing an international conference on this subject.
 The sub-commission, composed of representatives of twelve leading cOun- tres who are handling the arbitration and security project outlined by Foreign Minister Benes of Czecho-Slovakia, spent the day in discussing article eight of the plan, which provides for regional defensive alliances.
 The British delegates have opposed such agreements, while the French have insisted that while the league should not encourage further group alliances those already formed and reg istered with the league secretariat should be included in the leagues se- curity pact.
 The French won their point when article eight was adopted late Wednes- day by the sub-commission, The de- fensive alliances referred to are pacts of a type similar to those now existent between the nations of the little Entente and between France and Belgium, France and Poland and France and CzechO-slovakia.
 Thus, under the plan, France would retain the powerful alliances she has built up, particularly in central Europe and the Balkan peninsula.
 The agreements will form part of the leagues arbitration, security and dis armament project on condition that the protocols of these agreements be filed with the league secretariat and left open for the signature of any other powers who may wish to join in the regional agreements.
 The sub-commission has approved sections of other clauses in the Benes project, but the entire project still must be adopted by the full commis- sion and then by the assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18

agreed to entertain an invitation from France for the 1928 convention in Paris.
 Greetings from the Veterans of For eign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and this Legion, and an address by George L. Berry, representing the American Federation of Labor, com pleted the days business session.
 Mir. Berry, a delegate from Tennes- see, promised the legion the whole hearted support of the American Fed eration of Labor for reduction of illit- eracy, child welfare, and an "unadul- terated affection and love for country. J
 Many delegates took part in the 40 and s" horse and buggy parade this afternoon; others viewed the planting of tree by the legion at the state cap. itol grounds, and tonight a fire works display and public wedding at the faiI grounds and boxing card at the au. ditorium furnished the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
NEWS FROM TODAY'S
 WANT ADS

Steam table with meat and Vege- table pots for sale Home near Country club. worth $22. 900. for $14,OOO 1924 Ford touring for $S5O Pointer dog for sale A real buy in Central park for only $500 down Al bookkeeper and office man ager desires to locate in Birming- ham
 Extra good Fountain Heights bung- allow for S5,750 Police puppies for sale Only $500 down buys woodlawn Highlands home with built in features
 Experienced lady teacher desires position In grammar school 1922 Overland touring car for only Frame sawmill building for sale Durant touring car s55O Travelling man desires exception ally nice room with private bath price no object First class paint color maker southside business property wanted Have s7.OOO to loan on city real estate
 Five room bungalow in East Lake, only $500 down Soda dispenser wanted Travelling salesman with seven years experience open for propo- sition
 1924 Ford touring cars from S2lO to $295
 Store for rent on busiest downtown corner
 Assistant shipping clerk wanted Want to buy large office safe Hunting dog and Remington auto
 matic shot gun for sale Experienced brick street paving man wanted Turn to pages IA and Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
CHICAGOAN HELD
 IN FLORIDA CASE
Leroy Gardner Identified By
 Widow Of Slain Man

CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-Mrs: Marie Josephine Wagner, widow of Fred l..
 Wagner, one of the proprietors of the Tropical Inn at Miami, Fla, who was shot and killed there year ago, today identified Leroy D. Gardner alias Rush before United States Commissioner Beitler as the man wanted under those names on an indictment voted in south ern Florida charging conspiracy to viO- late the prohibition laws. Mrs. Wag- ner now lives in Buffalo, N. r., but re- fused to give her street address, declar- ing that her life has been threatened. She has been active in efforts to bring to justice the slayers of her husband. Attorneys for Gardner, or Rush, argued against the validity of the indictment, asserting it failed to specify any overt acts. x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
Jail Term Is Urged By Judge Land
 For Failure ' %f ,ote
Legion Chooses Omaha For 1925 Convention
 City
fRx Associatad Press,

tDy h1S4CS3SVu GEDoST
 ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 17.-Deci- Omaha and a rousing ovation for former Judge Kenesaw M. Landis marked the third days session of the American Legion's sixth annual convention today.
 The fight for the next convention was a nip and tuck affair between the Nebraska city and Fort Worth, Texas, and produced some of the most exciting scenes of the convention.
 Greeting Unsurpassed.
 But those outbursts of enthusiasm were outdone when National Comman- der John R. Quinn presented the fiery, white haired judge. The demonstration that followed surpassed anything the convention had seen.
 Indiana's delegation, headed by it's band, led rush for the platform and soon the distinguished visitor was ob- scured by thicket of department stand ards as every state banner was thrust around him on the platform.
 Interrupted frequently by wild ap- plause, Mir. Landis spoke extemporane- ously, scorning the topic that had been assigned to him. that on the constitu- tion, as this was constitution day at the convention.
 "Why, God bless you," he said, talk the constitution of the United States to the Legion? Had it not been for what the organization represented by this out fit did, there would not be any consti- tuition of the United States"
 From a, bitter denunciation of those who have spread "villanous propa- ganda" about the legion, he turned to the problem of getting the electorate ot the country to the polls and recon. mended that any man failing a second time to vote should be cast into jail.
 Entertain Frances Bid.
 The convention accepted the time and place committee report promising the 1926 convention to Philadelphia, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
LEADERS STRESS
 VOTING AS DUTY OF ALL CITIZENS
State Wide Move Launch . ed To Get Out State Vote

Representatives from nearly every organization in the state of Alabama, including religious, political, educa- tional, military and fraternal, were present at the Get t-Out-the-Vote" luncheon held Wednesday at the Tut wiler hotel under the auspices of the Alabam League of Women Voters.
 With statistics showing that only about half Of the qualified voters of Alabama ever cast ballot at election, the subject of bringing people to the polls, without interest of party affilia- tion, was discussed openly by visitors at the luncheon. Leaders in many lines of endeavor were called upon to give their views as to why Alabama cast such a small percentage or votes when compared to its qualified voters, and answers from every side were candidly given.
 Visitors unanimously voted for the joint resolution to return to the organi- zation which they represented and en- thuse them in the "Get-Out- The Vote" crusade. The Alabam League of Wo- men Voters fostering the voting crusade, having set the goal at 241, ,941, which is just 75 per cent of the qualified vote.
 Condemn NOn.VOter
 Discussion of the voting question brought condemnation upon the man who could vote but who would not, not only as being unpatriotic but more dan gerOus than igOrance and dishonesty, and almost traitorism to give the coun- try up to the sway of minority voters.
 Questions to visitors as to why peo- pie did not vote brought many unique answers.
 ''Men don't vote because they don't see any use," said Judge Hugo Black, '"This ignorance is dangerous"
 ''To get the vote cast, it must go through the fraternal organizations" |" said O.. ID. Street of Guntersville 'Two-thirdS of the qualified voters can be reached this way"
 Voting by everyone can only be se- cured by two close political factions stimulating the people" said George Bondurant.
 "There is too much difficulty at- tached to voting" said George Huddles- ton. 'To get the votes cast the re. strics )ns in keeping the native born white of Alabama from voting must be removed"
 National Director Speaks
 A feature of the luncheon was the address of Miss Adele Clark, a director of the National League of Women Voters, and a native of Alabama, who described the national aspect of the question, showing that everywhere in the country similar "Get-Out- the -Vote' campaigns were being heartily waged.
 To carry the work further in the rep resentative organizations appointees were made from each section. Mrs. Joseph R. Estes, and George Lewis Bailes were selected from the military and patriotic group; Lila Ma, Chap mand Agnes Harris, educational; Mrs. E. 0. Sanders and Edgar Bowron, clubs: o. b. Street, Mrs. J. F. Carle and Dr. H. A. Elkourie, fraternal; Miss Virginia Handley, social service; James l.. Davidson, business groups, and Dr. J. A. billiard and Morris Newfield, churches Chairman of the committee is Mrs. Brenton K. Fisk.
 The campaign of urging the qualified voters to use their right will begin at once in the Birmingham district under the supervision of the Alabama League of Women Voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-18
MARYLAND TOWN
 SOLD FOR $43,OOO
Ashland Ordered Put On Block
 To Settle Estate

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 1.-The little village of Ashland, Baltimore coun- ty, was sold at public auction today to J. B, Schwartz of Baltimore, for $43,- co.
 With the exception of the church, school house, and Northern Central rail- road station, the entire village, com prising thirty -four houses, mostly frame and brick structures, was owned by the Joshua Horner estate. This estate was ordered sold by the circuit court of Baltimore county because the theirs wished to realize some money on it. The property was sold as a unit after individual bids on the homes tOtalled only $32, ,50O