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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-24
OFFER $1,000 FOR CLUE
IN MRS. WEBB'S DEATH
Woman's Relatives Seek Purchaser
of Bichloride, in Reward
Circular,
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, n. Y, February 23-
Relatives of Mrs. Gertrude Webb have
authorized n private detective to Of
fer a reward of $1,000 for information
leading to identification of ANY per
son connected with the Webb case"
who bought bichloride of mercury "at
or about the time of" Mrs. Webb's
death.
Circulars advertising this offer have
been distributed in Westminster coun-
ty, New York city, Connecticut and
Atlantic City.
William l.. Hunter of Devon, Pa,
Mrs. Webb's uncle, declined to dis
cuss the matter by telephone. SAM
mel Jennings German, her father, is
lin Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-24
COL. J. G. SLATER DEAD.
Confederate Veteran Founded Old
Washington News.

Col. John G. Slater, seventy-eight
years old, Confederate war veteran
and a resident of this city more than
fifty years, died at his residence, 1928
ED street, yesterday afternoon.
He established the old Washington
News. and was the owner and pub
fisher of that paper until it merged
into the Washington Times. He was
In the real estate business in this
city, selling his interests in the news
paper. He maintained offices at 7l9
18th street northwest.
Two sons. Charles and Robert SIa-
ter. reside in this city.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16
CHANGE OF SENTIMENT

Tuesday marked by the dedication of services in
sections of the country the immortal Abraham Lincoln
To the occasion the Republican Party of Ramsey
County held banquet at the ST. Paul Hotel This BAN
quet committee following the traditional lineage of the ancestral
Republican party invited many Race Republican leaders who
stood pat support of the od guard Ayers made
that would incompatible to udcous reasoning to
suppose group drop their Republican ncnaons and follow
other platform other than that based the Res Pubca
theory.
Nevertheless banquet witnessed the presence of less than
delegation of the Republican faction of
group Knowing the accustomed attendance naturally became
obvious inquire to why the meager representation
That question be easily answered The rank and file Of
previously strong party have awakened to the fact that the
label Republican fails carry with the guarantee of purity for
the product They have caught the fever of dissatisfaction that
is gradually nnocuatg group of voters They have felt the
of discriminate adversely They have called for fulfill
ment of platform promises only to be put off ignored Such has
been the experience for and the continuation of per
be augmented only the stadpat Republicans of give
their support continuously
warning sounded by authorities to the effect that
the voting strength of genuine party supporters might
be another direction heeded by the Grand Old
Party The effectiveness of national dissatisfaction be viewed
character SYNONYMOUS the aty of interest displayed in
the by those of this section who have always supported it.
How long has taken the thinking voter to learn that the
Republican party of today not the of Lncos time?
may been have been MONTHS matter how
long the time consumed the has awakened the fact that
the voters of group must receive than promises We do
not place the Republican party higher plane than other
political faction 1t is the cabre of that makes his party
reality phantom Possibly fare better supporting
another group but could not fare much The failure to
attend the Lincoln banquet needs explanation either the
mttee charge the nonnerested former party supporter
The facts assimilation of multiplicity of opinions mingled
with observation of faacy and peous relationship measured
out to the Negro voter by his best Grand Old Party
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16
DOES THE TRUTH HURT?

Some few months of leading Twin Cities churches
threw its in welcome to minister The usual
crowd and spirit cooperation prevalent witness and
his initial The minister proved to be of those unusual
frank honest ceancu fearless and Godke That type
the atheist must respect So strongly did he preach
truth that many thought he talking directly
substantiated his assertions with Biblical proof Then of
those who should have been giving their support this She
herd he watched delightfully."- his assigned flock began
nvng themselves to how they might impede the
of their institution They found him humanity faues
yet they sought to convict him. They recognized his consistency
remarkable possession still they opposed him. The seed he
had sown few weeks few hearts had grown bountfu
harvest Those who appreciate Cody minister
their opinion that greater minister had the
munity than this one.
Why cannot church pillars be satisfied with Cody teach
ing? Why must intrigue be carried within the
religion? The church is the worlds greatest institution
preservation dependent largely upon the sancy
bers Can the outside world be saved good
his euenants seek to dhrown him before the very
he seeks to save? The fact that this Goke
for of his congregation He dared tell them
faults and accepted be prevent his carrying
for which he ordained He sought the greater things
and held the religion preached days the week as well
as the seventh
whether he be the pillar of the church just humble
ton whose pofessed belief not strong enough make him
to the truth Few of ministers strong enough
speak the truth all occasions and when vested
with those qualities that sterling let petty individual prestige
be suppanted by desire perfect love- faith and duty then
port man called to lead the people from darkness into light
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16

Feb. IS, 1924. Tickets 75c.-Adv.
Mrs. Waldo Turner. 386 No. st. Al
bans street, was hostess on wednes-
day afternoon to the Maids and Ma
irons Club. After enjoying 500 the
ladies partook Of sumptuous repast.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16

The Harriet Tubman Civic League
will meet February 18 at $3.50 P. M.
at the Wilder Charity building.
Dance and dine with tho Gopher
Gun Club at the Grand opening Of
thes Hotel Howell Monday evening,
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-02-16

Mrs. Rosa Lee Myers. accompanied
by her daughter Lorraine, left Thurs
day for Charleston. S. c., to visit her
mother and relatives.
Mr.. w. H. Mccoy, Sr., of winni-
peg, Canada, is expected to arrive in
the city about the 18th for a visit
with his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PRATTVILLE PLANS
 GREAT FAIR WEEK
Cornerstone Of New Masonic
 Temple To Be Laid

PRATVILLE, Ala, Oct. 24..(Spe- cial. l.)-The Autauga County fair is ready to open it's gates on the morning of October 2S, and the best exhibits that have ever been put up here will be seen on all four days. The most at tractive list of prizes ever offered to the crowds in this city will be given away.
 There will be three big days in Pratt vile next week. Wednesday the cor nerstone of the new Masonic Temple will be laid with becoming ceremony, and several important speeches will be delivered. A large crowd will be in at tendance upon the fair and quite an ad ditional crowd win be present to vii ness these Masonic ceremonies.
 Thursday will be given over largely at the fair to negroes and their school children. Ana interesting parade will take place on Thursday and Friday The first day will be for the negro school children, and Friday will be for the white school children. The parade on both days will beformed Fac tory street in front of the courthouse and march down Factory street to Sec ond and on Second tp Pine street, thence south to the fair grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
COON HUNTERS READY FOR MEET Annual Hunt Will Open On November 3 At
 Selma

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 25.--(Special.) The annual coon hunt will come off November 8, and 5 at Moletta's bend where about 4,000 acres of land suitable for coon hunting has been made into a preserve for this sport.
 Men are now at work on the coon hunters lodge which will be finished in time for the meeting. This will be rough structure with an immense living room surrounded by hunks fer the members and their guests. Frank Hous! ton will be in charge of the "eats" quality.
 Fun and goodfellowship will be the order of the day. Most of the prize winning dogs changed hands at the hunt last year this being fine place to add to one's kennel. Men are all ready registered from far distant states with their dogs. This being the first coon hunters association in the United States Mir. Taylor, of the Country Gen. tleman, will be on hand, and other fea- ture writers will cover the meet. Three beautiful loving cups will be awarded to the first three winners. Blanks have been sent out by the secretary, o. M. Hendricks, and an early entry will be appreciated.
 The party will leave Selma at 2 o'clock for the hunting grounds in order to get everything ready for the first nights hunt on the third.
 R. J. Goode, Jr., of Gastonburs, is president 1ohn Blake of Selma is vice pEesidents apeara Randall Of Marion Junction, is second vice pres ident and o. NJ. Hendricks is secretary. treasurer. The executive committee consists of Eugene Morrison, one of the prominent founders of the association, John Blake and Norman StanfiIl. The guides are Tommy Austin and Johnson Woods Brooks. The judges will be men well up on coon hunting. The grounds are ideally adapted to the sport, be- ing just enough of water and thicket with wide area of dense forest.
 Other officers of the association are Dr. W. D. Gamble, captain, and Dr. D. J. Meadow, veterinarian. The di- reetors are A. J. Finlayson, Allen Chap man, M. Metz, Frank Houston, Sig Buster, Wink Gowan, Archie Hardy, Otis Hendricks, Charles Porter, B. Miley and Roy Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
JEFFERSON. TAX VALUES LEAD STATE Figures For This County Over One-Fourth Of
 Whole State MOBILE COUNTY
 COMES SECOND Valuation For 67 Divis- ions Of State Are
 Announced
fstata Capital Bureaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 25.-Jef- ferson county's tax valuation for 1924 amounted to more than one-fourth of the total for the entire state, according to figures from the state auditors office showing valuations, for taxation pur- poses, by counties. The figure for lief ferson county was $251 ,214,654, and for the entire state $997, ,156, ,701. The figures comprise valuation for taxes of real estate, personal property and public service corporations. and penalties, but do not include the valuation of motor vehicles, on which reports will not be made by assessors until after November I5. It has been estimated that the valuation of motor vehicles will be in the neighborhood of $25, 5,0O0, 900 for the state, which will send the total to well over O billion dollars.
 The figures do not represent the actual value of the property. involved, as 1t is assessed for taxes at 50 per cent of its value, the figures represent ing the 60 per cent assessed valuation.
 Mobile county was second in the list, it's figures being $67, ,476 ,5OS, and Mont gomery third, with $47, 7,S50,276.
 The assessed valuations of the various counties, including penalties, but not including motor vehicles, was shown by figures from the state auditors depart meIlt to be as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PIKE MAN FREED
 IN MURDER CASE
Father Is Given Life Term In
 Penitentiary

TROY, Ala, Oct. 25.-(special. )- Isaac Harden was freed. He was tried by jury this week for being implicated in the murder of Jim Stewart fol which his father, George Harden, is now serving a life sentence, and was found not guilty. Henry and Frank Wilkes, who were tried on the same charge both received sentences of ten years in the penitentiary.
 Sollie McLendon, the other party who was present when the killing of Stewart took place, has been used as a state's witness. but will also be ar- raigned for eomplicity in the affair. He has been indicted but the date for his trial has not been set.
 Jim Stewart, a young white farmer, becnrne involved in a quarrel with the u.her men at an illicit still and was r'rrd sred. His body was carried by ,Arm to the road about a mile away aaG leit there. where 1t was discov- ered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
BRONZE TABLET
 TO HONOR WILSON
Will Mark Place At Mo- bile Where He Deliy-
 cred Historic Speech

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 MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 26.-7lSpecial Is6ased Wire. VIII pay trfhuta te America ss wArsttTne prestslent Sunday Afternoon at appropriate eFer- cises and the unveiling of tablAf at the Lyric theater, the stage of which was the scene of gala occasion on October 27, 1913, when President Wood row Wilson said that "The United States will never again seek one addi- tional foot of territory by conquest. !" The program for the event was com. pleted today by the Mobile chapter of Daughters of American Revolution.
 Appearance of President Wilson at q meeting of the southern commercial con gress during his first tefns as the coun- try's leader was heralded far and wide, and his speech on that occasion has be- come q leading chapter in important events which transpired during his ad- ministration. That speech was cred ited with cefnenting' the friendship which has existed between the United States and Central and South American republics
 The tablet, which the Mobile chapter will unveil will show the important ref erences which Mir. Wilson made, re garding freedom of Americans, during his Mobile speech.
 The inscriptions on the tablet is "On this spot, October 27, 1913, Woodrow Wilson said: T want to take this OcA casion to say that the United States will never again seek one additional foot of territory by conquest. She will de- vote herself to showing that she knows how to make honorable and fruitful use of the territory she has and she must regard it as one of the duties of friendship to see that from no quarter are material interests made superior to human liberty and national opportunity.
 "'This is not America because 1t is rich. This is not America because 1t has set up for great population ops portunities of material prosperity. l would rather belong to a poor nation that was free than to rich nation that had ceased to be one with liberty. But we shall not be poor if we love lib- erty, because the nation that loves lib- erty truly, lets every man feel free to do his best and be his best.
 The words @eeected to his honor by the Mobile chapter; Daughters of Ameri. can Revelation October ?, 1924" ap- pear on fhe tablet. M
 Some time ago DaughterH of the American Revolution decided to erect q tablet to commemorate the spot where President Wilson delivered the address. Their task will be completed Sunday aft ernoon, when the tablet will be unveiled as a lasting tribute to the great Amer ican."
 The main address of the occasion Sunday will be delivered by Dr. Car ence J. Owens, president of Southern Commercial congress, and leader in the congress when it met in 1923. It was during the congress meeting. that Mir. Wilson spoke and Dr. Owens took a leading part in the program in honor of the visiting president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
WALKER IS READY FOR CENTENNIAL
Oldest County In State Prepares To Celebrate
 tooth Anniversary

JASPER, Ala, Oct. 25.-(Special.) Enthusiasm is running high among the promoters of the Walker county cen tennial, which is to be held in Novem- Der. Friday, November 14, has been fixed as the date for holding the eele- bration. The celebration will take the form of a pageant. It is the purpose of the promoters to make the pageant one of the greatest educational events that has ever been held in Alabama. From all information that has been Ob- tained from every school and church in the county they are all cooperating in helping put the celebration over.
 Written invitations are being sent to hundreds of old former Walker resi- dents who were at that time big boost CTS for this county.
 Walker county Ss said to be one of the richest coal counties in the south and the early development of that industry will be shown as one of the educational features. Show windows have been given by the merchants of Jasper for display.
 Another feature of the educa tional part VIII Dc tue ECAASo VI NNAAJ dilns that were the first people who came to this county. The largest col lection of Indian relics in this state will be on show. This collection was gath cred by John B. Hay, Q well-knOwn Jasper citizen. Other figures will pre- sent the county's part in the Civil war and World war.
 Merchants and business men are en- tering into hearty cooperation with the committees. Many of them have se- sured the rubber stamp bearing the in. scIiption Walker COunty's Centennial Celebration and Homecoming. Noveru- Der 14," and are stamping every piece of mail that goes out.
 Mrs. Pennington, who has charge of the pageant features of the celebration, announces that she is busily at work on the plans for the proper picturiza- tion of Walker county's part in the ad- vancement of this county and section.
 Walker county is the oldest county in Alabama. The county was created by an net of the legislature in the year 1883, one day after Christmas which was December 28. Walker was named after John W. Walker, a Virginian, who settled at Huntsville, and was Alabama's first United States senator. Judge Long is chairman of the eelebra- ticn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
Institution On Lookout Mountain Is Tribute To Distinguished Author And Former
 Congressman

Saxon.
 ! I remember him first when he was a guest in my fathers home in Rome, Ga., on the occasion of his delivery of his great lecture D. Jekyll and Mir Hyde at Shorter Female college. was just seventeen years og age at the time, and a pupil of this great Southern in gtftation. | o. e''- 2.I was something Of a dreamer my self, and felt that ff3 family did not understand me, just as all dreamers do. l had little library all my own fitted up in the basement of our home, and l invited my cousin down to see it.
 I watched him as he scaned my be- loved collection of books, Shakespeare, Ruskin, Emerson, Carlyle, Dickens, Scott. and I scarcely breathed as he glanced from book to book.
 At last he came and stood by my side. he took my cold trembling hands in his, he stopped over and planted a kiss on my ceaak, and then I dared look up for the first time and saw him brush away a teGr. You are liv-
 (COntinued on Page 6).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
CITY OFFICIALS INSPECT PAVING AnnistOn Party Will Make Visit To Nashville
 Tuesday
(AnnistOn Bureau.)

ANNISTON, Ala, Oct. 26.-A nun. ber of city officials are preparing to go to Nashville Tuesday morning to in spect some paving work being done in that city with reference to having some similar. work done in Anniston, it was learned at the city hall Saturday after noon. Among those who are planning to make the trip are the following Mayor Sidney J. Leaves, c. F. Duke president of the city council; H. H Booth, council member, and Henry liar. ris, city engineer. It is expected that the officials will return following a days inspection of the work in Nash vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
BY STELLA VIVIAN HARPER
 naan (Nf Tha MaSter SchoOls

If we can answer this question, Gan I make my dreams come true" we shall have found the famed philosophers stone, as well as the front of perennial youth, at least mental and spiritual youth.
 .s. know a men who can arNt-has made his deams enc true, and I am going to tell you about. him, ana shah say things about him he would not say for the world. I feel that I have the right to say the most intimate things about this un- usual man, for .he is my klnsman, and I am his co-worker in the building of The Master Schools, and have shared all his joys and sorrows, his hopes, his plans, his deans, from its inception.
 Not only do I feel have the right to reveal to the world the most intimate glimpses of my ditinguished cousin, but 1 am sure 1t is duty I owe to thou sands of aspiring mountain boys and girls who will be inspired by the life and achievements of this great Anglo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
STUDENTS FORM
 DE MOLAY CLUB
TreveEyan Davis Chosen Head
 Of Organization

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Oct. 26.- Especial. )--The De Molays at the Uni Versity of Alabama have taken the lead of the De MOlays in other educational institutions in the state by organizing a De Molay club. This club which was the first of it's kind to be organized in the state and. was made possible by the great interest and cooperation of the Masonic club at the University. They not only promoted its organization, but also opened the doors of their spa cious and comfortable club home on University avenue to their younger brothers as q place to spend their lei- sure hours.
 The purpose of the club is to bring to- Eether the De Molays at the university as often as possible in order that they may become thoroughly acquainted with each other during the year.
 At the last meeting the following of ficers were elected to serve: Treve- Ivan Davis, president; M. D, Smith, vice president; D, c. Byrd, secretary and treasurer; J. H. Seruggs, cores bonding secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PROGRESS SHOWN
 IN ASHLAND FAIR
Agricultural And School Exhib-
 it's Especially Attractive

, ASHLAND, Ala, Oct. 25.-The recent Clay county fair held at Ash land was the most successful in many years. The general building was filled from front to back with exhibits from schools, clubs, communities and mer- chants.
 State, secondary agricultural school. located at Lineville had two booths in which boys pruned fruit trees, made grafts, did budding, and other demon strations each day and the girls of the domestic science class made salads and other dishes to the delight of the vis- itors.
 Clay County High School
 Clay county high school had booth of work done this year in manual training booklets, sewing. The sixth grade booth was interesting with bird houses of every description included with the other exhibits.
 Highland Junior
 Highland Junior school took first prize from rural schools and Delta took second. There were thirteen rural communities out of sixteen where home demonstration work is carried on, rep resented with booths and exhibits.
 Mrs. Jacobs of Washington, D. C., who was judge of the fair, stated Salem club had the best all round club exhibit complete with record books and awarded an extra blue ribbon to this booth. The following clubs gained spe- cial mention for the good exhibits and artistic arrangement: Campbell, Cross Roads, Sikesville, Millerville, Clairmont Springs. Salem, Hipine, BrOwnville, Delta, Good Hope, Cragford, Ashland.