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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
'S50,000 OFFERED
 l F0R PEACE PLANS
Edward A. FiIene Opens Con- test For Italians, French
 And English

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Europeans, unaccustomed to participation in the Ibig prize contests" so common in America, will get taste of this coun- trys popular indoor pastime in com petition for the s5o,000 offered by Edward A. Filene. wealthy Bostonian, for peace plans in England, France and Italy. A German peace prize contest may come later.
 But knowing that such a contest would fall upon European ears with a strangeness, Filene first consulted with many leaders on the continent. before he decided to give prizes to- taling s50,000 to the winners in the three countries of a competition mod eled on the American peace award recently conducted here.
 The idea suggested itself to me because I was impressed with the greatness and originality of MT. Ed ward Bok's plan," Mr. Filene ex- plained. He recently returned from an extended tour of Europe. T con- suited active leaders, men most fa- miliar with conditions in the various countries. telling them that doubted whether the habits of thought of the people or Europe were Sucni as would enable them to make a success of the idea.
 O o O
 Europeans Enthusiastic.
 "In many conferences, the idea met with unanimous and enthusiastic sup port in the different countries, as to its value and practicabiIity.
 "I, therefore, made definite offer, namely. that the money would be given as soon as a non-partisan bal anced committee had been formed, made up of leaders along the line of the Box plan committees, who would administer it along the lines of the Box plan when 1t was ready for ac- tion."
 Three we'll known men undertook to get the committees together. They were headed by Arthur Sweetser, an American, and a member of the secre- tariat of the League of Nations
 If the right group of impartial German leaders can be found to supervise contest in the Reich, will support one there, if 1t succeeds in England, France and Italy" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
ICY PLUNGE SAVES THREE FROM DEATH
Two Mississippi Negroes Rescue
 Whites From Creek

ABDERDEEN. Miss, Jan. 1.-Two negroes, Ed Jones and William Drake, saved the lives of three white persons late today when an automo- bile truck in which the latter were riding plunged into icy waters of the James Creek canal near here. Hous- ton Webb, with his wife and their ten-month-old baby were moving, using the truck to transport their belongings to their home. They reached the canal when Webb lost control of the machine through a de- feet in the steering gear and the truck plunged into the canal.
 Jones and Drake were walking along the road and witnessed the ac- cident.-s Despite the temperature Of IT degrees, the negroes plunged into the canal and rescued the trio, who later, were brought to. this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
Fine Canaries' Are English Sparrows


 TROY, Ala. Jan. 5.-(Special Leased Wire. )-One of the most amusing stunts pulled recently in Troy was perpetrated on the Ro- tarians on their recent ladies night" celebration. At this time Alex Henderson announced to the club that he had been able to se- cure limited number of English canaries, the best songsters in the world. and that he bought the lot for members of the Rotary club and would auction them.
 The 3birds. bright gold in color. but songless, were held to view and auctioned, the lowest bids be- ing $1.5O. All birds were sold and carried home and not till some days later did the club members find out that they had bought common English sparrows that had been dipped in yellow dye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
MOBILE M hY0R PROTESTS MERGER
Says Consolidation Of Mobile And Ohio And Southern Is
 Unconstitutional z.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-Charges mat the proposed consolidation of me Mobile and Ohio railroad with the Southern railway and other roads under the tentative merger plan was unconstitutional and would destroy long standing competition between she ports of Mobile, Ala.. and New Orleans, were contained in a brief Tiled with the interstate commerce commission today by R. " Tavlor
 Mayor of- Mobile. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
Fiyetuorks cduse
 Six Deaths

MOBILE, Ala. Jan.s5.-2fBy 3s- sociated Press. )--Within the past 10 days, six people, five of I6nh were childrens have z died hefe from blood poisoning and tetatust due to accidents in the use of fireworks and toy pistols. The
 sixth death was recorded .toda z
 when Clyde N. Wiggins,. IS, died
 wounds in the hand from a blank. cartridge, Two children aged two years, died from phosphorus pois- oning after eating fireworks known as '.son-of- and four boys from wounds received from blank. cartridges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
VAUGHAN DECLINES TO
 HEAD BOX COMMITTEE
Baldwin Locomotive Company Head
 Says He Opposes Project

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 5.-Samuel M. Vauclain, president of the Bald win Locomotive works. has declined the invitation of Mayor Moore to become chairman of the Philadelphia citizens committee of the Box peace award.
 Thanking the mayor for his offer. MT. Vauclain declared that his busi- neess 'is to make locomotives, not to run sideshows" He said he was satisfied to let people who are elect ed to jobs run the government and expressed himself as opposed to the practice of outsiders trying to tell government officials how to run the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
ZITA OFFERS GROWN

Efforts by former Empress Zita of AuStria-Hungary to pawn Germany s ancient crown of gold, which has been tossed and bartered about like plaything of so much pewter, have raised storm of protest in the Ger man press. Even books are being written about the ill-fate of the crown. which, minus the jewels that in the olden days glistened in in- numerable royal courts, was, at last accounts, resting in Zita's coffers while she endeavored to strike a bar- gain with some souvenir hunter from America to aid her in obtaining funds for a livelihood.
 The last known public appearance Of the crown was in 8 Zurich hotel where an aristocrat in joyful mood staggered across the corridor with the crown upon his head. tilted at a sharp angle. much to the astonish- ment of the hotel guests. Comment ing upon this incident, which it char aeterizes as an unprecedented scan- dal. the Duetsche Zietung, says:
 Thus we take leave of a treasure which was the center of so many Ger man legends and tales-a treasure for which German tribes and princes fought so many wars. and which fi- nally got into the clutches of a cun- nlns woman to whom all Germany means absolutely nothing. And then to cap the climax the crown has been publicly profaned in a locality ire quented chiefly by international lprofiteers." The Meue Merkur considers the use or the crown for the amusement of the iolterers in Zurich hotel as nothing less than a disgraceful act which places blot upon history.
 The crown came into Austria;s nos. session in 1918 when it was trans. ferred from Regensburg to Vienna a1ter the German empire had fallen to pieces as an outcome of the Ma poieonic wars, and was handed down rom one generation to another until lI reached the hand of Emperor Charles. who passed it along to Zita when Austria became republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
DEATH F0R BLACKS WHO SLE w WOMAN Two Are Tried, Convicted And Sentenced Ten Days
 After Crime

VAN BUREN. Ark, Jan 5.-(By As- sociated Press.)-Spurgeon Ruck and William Bettis, negroes, convicted of murder in connection with the death 10 days ago of Mrs. Fife Mitchell Latimer, who was shot and clubbed to death in her home near here, were sentenced by Judge James Cochrane tonight to die in the electric chair. February 15, between the hours of sunup and sunset.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

Fossil discoveries show that 1T ages long remote, great giraffe-liks creatures, some with horns ano antlers. roamed in the south of Flu. rope, Persia, India and even China
 Chief Lama, of the monastery a, Rongbuk near Everest, is regarded as the incarnation of god, and pill. grims from all parts of Tibet go tc get his blessing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
YOUTH KILLS SISTER

Twenty -Year-Old Boy Flees Into Cold else ssAfter Shooting NEW eYoRIk. Jan. 5.-Twenty- year old Michael Anfello of Jamaica
 tonight shot and killed his i4-year- old sister CarmeIa, and fled, hatless
 and coatless.s into the bitter cold
 night, police reported. The shooting,
 they said, was accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

EX-PRESDENT WILSON ENJOYING HIS BRTHDAY.-A Rolls Royce touring car valued 0O0 presented
 ex-Pesident Wilson for his birthday by group of New York friends and adlnisers unknown to Mr. Wilson He shown with his Wilson, leaving for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

A squaw of the Indian tribe of Crees in the Canadian wilds, makes her own clothing of printed cotton, and superimposes each new garment on what she is already wearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

A form of salutation among Fijians of equal rank, when they meet early in the day is Awake" evening Sleep" or "Go to Sleep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
.FLUE SWEEPERS0f .P0TSDAM WALk0uT
Distinguished Residents Face Smoky Winter As Result Of
 Chimney Sweep Srike

BERLIN, Jan. 5.-(By Associated Press.)-Former Crown Princess Ce- ellie and other distinguished resi- dents of Potsdam are faced with the possibility of cold and smoky win- ter because the Potsdam chimney sweeps, who are now on strike, are threatening to desert this one time imperial suburb.
 / Potsdam police have expressed sympathy with the disgruntled flue cleaners, who declare they have so little work to do and are so poorly paid that they will be forced to go to larger" city in a body unless the Potsdam populace promises them bet ter pay. H,
 The picturesque sweeps. with grimy hands and face, and wearing long tailed coats and high hats, are parad- ing the streets in protest, with their brooms and blackened ropes over their shoulders.
 The insurance companies also have expressed sympathy with the sweeps, and. are telling the Potsdam people that it is highly dangerous to neglec. the flues.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
POPULARITY OF THE
FEDERAL RESERVE
Test Shows Small Country Banks
as Well as City Banks
Strongly Favorable.

Assertions by some politicians that
small banks generally are inimical to
the Federal Reserve System were put
to the test recently by a committee
appointed by John ID. Phillips. presi-
dent Of the State Bank Division of
the American Bankers Association by
means of a QUESTIONABLE sent to H.
coo state banks. The result Indicated
that an overwhelming majority of
them are, in fact. friendly to the
System.
Two questions were put to the
banks. The first was as follows:
do you believe that the Federal
Reserve System has been beneficial
to the agricultural. commercial and
banking interests of the country and
that 1t should be perpetuated?"
To this 1894 replies were received
or these 4,024 voted Eyes" without
qualification. and only 81 voted no"
Further answers still coming In when
this tabulation was made indicated
the same favorable trend.
The second question asked by M
Phillips committee was:
"If your not being a member should
contribute to the destruction OF the
System. would you joinH'
While the great majority of the
state banks are not members OF the
System. largely for technical reasons.
the answers showed that the bulk OF
those non-members who are eligible
to join would do so IL such action were
necessary to save the System. To
his second question 2,S76 have been
recorded as voting 'yes" and only
725 as mo" Many refrained from
voting on this question because I'M
der the present rules they are in
eligible for membership.
Some replies voiced certain crit
icisms of the System, but these uni.
versally dealt with details OF admin
istration or of the rules and not with
the principles of the institution.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
RECONSTRUCTION

A man came into a Nebraska bank
in the spring of 1922 and asked for
financial assistance. His statement
prepared in the Service Department
showed he was about bankrupt: that
he owed $1,000 more than his equip
ment was worth. He had farm rent
ed for the year. Further credit had
been refused him in his own bank and
he was about ready to Qu.' and apply
the proceeds from the sale II his
equipment to his debts.
The banks Service Man vent with
him to his farm and after an examI,
nation decided that II the farmer had
a half dozen cows and ten brood sows
he would probably be able 10 use his
pasture and intended corn crop to ad-
vantage. The bank finally loaned him
$1,000 for this purpose and took a
chattel mortgage on the stock pur-
chased as It's security. The bank ad-
mitted that ordinarily loan should
not be made like that. but the farm
was close to town and the stock could
readily be resoid.
Wucn Lno emu Oh inc year came
around the exact records showed that
the family had been well maintained
and on half Of the cream checks; the
other half had been applied on his
$3.50 note at the bank. covering the
loan for the cows. Five days before
the year was up the principal and in
terest on the note we're entirely paid
by crea mchecks. The pigs afforded
q net gain of 31.400 after all expenses
we're paid.
In addition to this financial gain.
the farmer was taught the value of
good COW and the necessity OF keep
ing a record Of his operations TO know
which farm operations are profitable.
The Farm Service Department Of the
bank was able TO teach this man
things he had never dreamed about.
II Is worth the effort the banks would
be called upon to make II each bank
could but turn one broken. discour-
aged farmer into a prosperous one
BaakeT-FarmeT.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
Danta's Massipe Brain

Dante was not q Nordic, as some
anthropologists have asserted, but o
member of the Mediterranean race.
So declared Prof. Fablo Fassetto Of
the University OF Bologna, in a paper
presented TO the American Association
Of Anatomists al their meeting In Buff
falo, N. Y. The evidence is from o
recent examination Of the bones Of the
great poet
The most important feature OF the
skeleton Is the large capacity Of the
Uranium or brain case. This is 1,700
cubic centimeters. or much more than
the average even among men Of high
intellect Dante's height was about 5
feet s inches. The shape Of the bones
Of the head definitely Identifies Dante,
according to Professor Fassetto, with
the Mediterranean race, contrary 70
the opinions of those who believed
the poets name and family 10 have
been Of German origin.
Compared with the size Of his head,
Dante had small face, the bones
show: and bis features were not sym
metrlcai. there being a marked devil
alton Of the nose toward the right
Spinal bones showed evidences Of ar.
thrills. or inflammation Of the Joints.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
Samaritan Dance Copy
of Actual Knife Duel

Every man among the Karo-BatRks
In northern Sumatra Is trained in the
famous Dance Of the Knife" since
the movements are the same as those
In actual knife dueIs.
In the one we saw two men--one
small, with a pugnacious little mus
tache, the other tall and lean and
graceful as a greyhound-took their
places at opposite ends Of the dancing
mat Each drew knife with scorn-
ful gesture and threw ii into the CEN
ter Of the circle. The music took a
defiant, growing note. It sounded as
If two cocks were challenging each
other, writes Edward A. Salisbury In
Asia Magazine Musicians and dancers
seemed to initiate some familiar ami
NAL of field or forest. In wonder
fully timed series Of steps and GEES
lures the men rushed forward, back
and forward again; then. with fierce
gesdculations, they snatched up their
knives and fell to.
The steel glittered In the sunlight
as the fighters clrcled about each
other, nostrils dlstended and eyes
cleaning, until. with sudden motion
as swift as the spur thrust of ban
tam cock striking for the kill, the little
man, grasplng the knife arm of the
tall one and wrenching Il sIdewise and
down, forced him to his knees. Then.
Jlst as the aggressor swung up his
weapon for the death blow. the man
at his feet broke loose and flung away
In a desperate whirl They closed
again and this time each managed to
grip the knife wrist of his opponent
They stood. breast heaving against
breast, knives forced high in the air
as their bodies swayed back and forth.
Then both knives fell to the ground
and each man fought for the others
throat. Now the big man suddenly
caught his game little enemy by the
neck and waist, hurled him 10 the
ground and. grasping a knife. ap-
peared to plunge the weapon into his
breast. Then he proudly placed one
foot on the seemingly lifeless body
and swung his blade high In the air
10 triumphant gesture.
We applauded, for at no time dur
Ing the dance, which was as scientific
as fnst-fought boxing match or saber
duel, did the performers for a single
movement lose time with the music.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
Salts Fine for
Aching Kidneys
When Back Hurts Flush Your
Kidneys as You Clean
Your Bowels

Most folks forget that the kidneys.
Ike the bowels. sometimes get sluggish
and oloPgcd and need a flushing occa-
ionally, else we have backache and dull
misery 10 the kidney region, severe
headaches rheumatic twingcs, torpid
liver, acid STOMACH. slccpicssncss and
all sorts OF bladder disorders
You imply must keep your Kidneys
active and clean and the moment YOU
feel an ache or pain in the kidney
region begin drinking lots Of water
Also get about four ounces OF Jdd salts
from any good drug store here, take
d tablespoonful in q glass Of water be
fore breakfast for a few day and Your
kidneys will then act fine This famous
salts is made from the acid Of ~ pes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia,
and is intended 10 flush clogged kid
news and help stimulate them to actiy-
ity II also helps ncuiralize the aelds
in the urine 50 they no longer irritate,
thus helping to relieve bladder dis
orders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; makes a
delightful effervescent lithia water drink
which everybody should take now and
then to help keep their kidneys clean.
A well-known local druggist says he
sell, lots Of Jad Salts TO folks who be-
lieve in trying 10 correct kidney trouble
while II IS only trouble BY all means
have your physician examine your kid
neys at least twice year,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12

an hour, with all the lights turned on.
the ammeter should show charge" If
it doesn't the battery will be dis
charged This calls for expert atten-
ton. Also note when the ammeter
doesn't discharge" when lights and
Ignition are turned off. This Is n short
circuit between the ammeter and
switch and it must be found and cor
rected Immediately. If the ammeter
needle becomes bent, giving wrong
reading, this may be determined by
shutting off the light and disconnect,
ing the wire from the ammeter to
the switch.
The successful motorist is the fellow
who learns by observation and who Is
constantly tinkerng with his car. Try
It out and find how much you don't
know about an automobile.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
Various Ways to Avoid
Bad Service in Starter

The starting motor takes its current
from the storage battery through
brushes, 1t sometimes happens that
these brushes for various reasons are
not liking proper contact, and this
means more or less failure of the sys.
TEN. When trouble arises In this sys-
tenn these brushes should be carefully
examined Again one Of the cells Of
the storage battery runs down before
the Others which are therefore called
upon to do more work than they are
able to handle. Also a grain of grit OF
foreign matter may get between the
contact points of a switch and make
world of trouble before IT is discovered
and dlslodged
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
COMB SAGE TEA
INTO GRAY HAIR
Darkens Beautifully and Restores
Its Natural Color and
Lustre At Once

Common garden sage brewed into
heavy tea, with sulphur and alcohol
added, will turn gray, streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and lux
uriant. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sui
phur recipe at home, though, Is trouble-
some. An easier way is to get The
ready-to-use preparation improved by
the addition of other ingredients a
large bottle, at little cost, at drug stores,
known as "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" thus avoiding a lot of
muss.
While gray, faded hair is not sinful,
we all desire to retain our youthful APP
pearance and attraotiveness BY dark
ening your hair with Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound. no one can tell, be-
cause il does If so naturally, so evenly.
You just dampen sponge or soft
brush with il and draw this through
your hair, taking one small strand at
time; by morning all gray hairs have
disappeared After another application
or two your hair becomes beautifully
dark. glossy. soft and luxuriant and you
appear years younger.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
Mumer Nut

The exhaust and the muffler tube
are usually united by a large hex
agonal nut which frequently shakes
off, due to the vibration incident to
ordinary road travel and then follows
a series of tremendous barks that will
call the police Of most municipalities
The best way TO avoid the trouble Is
to drill both nut and tube with a small
hole that will take a wire nail, which
will hold the muffier firmly in place
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
IVOID TROUBLES
|. Of CAR BATTERY
leading Of Hydrometer Is
Best Way of Testing
It's Strength.

~ ERWIN GREER. President Greer
College OF Automotive Engineering,
Chicags)
Learn to read the hydrometer, as it
he best way Of testing the battery.
h one made Of celluloid instead Of
Ea& as this type Is in less danger
Il breaking. reading between 1,275
|a 1900 denotes that the battery Is
|s-g property charged by the gem
|nM If the hydrometer reading
1 Vi down to 1900 you may be using
be lights or starter too much. II the
sfne is hard to start excessive use
II tie starter will run down the bat
EE, II the car Is not operated much
&Ihg the day time the battery may
b get enough current to carry the
. gE. Ii case none of these troubles
II shown and the system still is at
HAgt gov should hive the car taken
Al electrical expert, as the gen
ntor may not be delivering the
'rount Of current necessary.
Take Care Of Terminals.
Keep The battery terminals tight and
Hefed with cup grease to prevent
preston by the battery acid. Prevent
ai druits By watching the insula.
y Of The wires and covering worn
aees with tape. The only attention
wires need is TO see that they do
COME loose or become short cir,
aied By going over the thumb nuts
asonSlly and glancing at the rest
Tie wiring such troubles will be
laded
Watch the Ammeter.
Keep an eve on the ammeter to
lie sure that The battery is charg.
ssaen the engine Is running. When
cay ia rnrnin- about twenty miles
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12
USE SULPHUR TO
HEAL YOUR SKIN
Broken Out Skin and Itching
Eczema Helped over Night

For unsightiy skin eruptions, rash or
hlotches on face, neck, arms or body.
you do not have to wait for relief from
torture or embarrassment, declares a
noted skin specialist. Apply little
Mentho-Sulphur and Improvement
shows next day.
Because of its germ destroying prop
critics, nothing has ever been found 10
take the place of this sulphur prepara-
ton. The moment you apply it heal
ing begins. Only those who have had
unsightly skin troubles can know the
delight this Neutrality-suspicious. brings.
Even fiery, itching eczema is dried right
up.
Get small jar Of Rowles Mentho-
Sulphur from any good druggist and
use il like cold cream.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-07-12

Nothing is more exasperating than
to argue with a person who always
agrees with you.
People who magnify the faults Of
others are always the last to see
their own.
People who are stingy with thanks
seldom ever have any opportunity 10
extend them
Those who are the first to see the
mistakes q others are the last to
recognize Their c~n
We must have friends in pros
perity if we are 10 expect their help
in adversely