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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
z CONVICTIONS
 OUT OF z CASES { COURT RECORD

c EVEN convictions of seven D cases tried was the record of
 the fall session of federal court at Gadsden this week. Of the seven, six were cases of violation of the national prohibition law, and the other embezzlement, Assistant United States District Attorney James Smith reported Thursday at the federal building.
 James B. Marston, rural mail car- rier of the Round Mountain post of- flee, was convicted on 15 counts of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in the Atlanta penitentiary. He is said to have stolen money or ders which he was supposed to de- liver to patrons of his route.
 i. Federal Judge w. I. Crubb, of the southern division of the north ern Alabama district, and members of the official court, returned to Birmingham late Wednesday night from Gadsden, where they held court for two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
pEATTv TRANsFERs

Sarah o. Naff, Mrs. Annie Burney, William T. Burney, Mrs. Rosa w. Dar- by and Stephen J. Darby to Pryor H. Plumlee and J. M, Anderson, Not 19 and the4east 90 feet of lot 20, block, SS, city of Birmingham, $150,O00.
 Bonnie M. Roegner to Evelyn Franks Roegner, parts of lots and 9, block S4, East Lake, $4,5O0. R. D. Coffman to Sarah Weinstein, lot 6, block 5, Avondale.
 Ike Adler to Lillian NJ. Johnston, lot 12, block 37, city of Birmingham, S16,000.
 Birmingham Realty company to Mat tie M. Bowdry, lot 3, block 5S7, accord ing to Elyton survey, $7,O00.
 F. B. Johnson to Mattie I. Lewis, lots 8 and 4, according to survey of Grand view Land company, $3,600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
HOWZE ADDRESSES
 REAL ESTATE MEN
Legislator Explains New Ala bama Code, Effective Aug. r

Birmingham realtors heard a real treat Thursday when Henry Howe, prominent Birmingham attorney, ex- plained recent changes in the Code ot Alabama, especially as relates to the real estate business, at the regular weekly meeting of the board at the Municipal market.
 Since there are more real estate transactions in Birmingham in one week than there are in the balance of the state, the new code was pre- pared with an eye on this great indus trial city, according to Mir. Howze.
 Among the fundamental changes cited, in which Mir. Howze played an important part were: Changes in in- corporation laws, removal of much red tape surrounding loans, changes in the law as regards landlord and~tenant and others.
 The committee worked for six nonths on the changes in the code be- fore they were finall ypresented to the legislature according ot Mir, Howe, who explained that much of she legislature, according to Mir. many new and important points in law introduced in it's place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
TESTS ANNOUNCED
 FOR FEDERAL JOBS
Radio Operator And TopO-
 graphic Draftsman Wanted

Competitive examinations for posi- tions of radio operators and of topo- graphic draftsmen in the fifth civil service district have been announced for early September by the United States civil service commission. Applications must be made by competitors for the positions through the secretary of the fifth civil service district, Atlanta, Ga, before August 30, it was said.
 Several radio operators are needed at Memphis, Tenn, to fill existing vacan- cies there Entrance salaries are S1 ,320 and $1 ,6S0 a year and subsistence, with promotion up to $2,040 without change of assignment.
 One topoghaphical draftsman in the government engineers office in Chat tanooga, is needed. The winner Of the draftsman test will be sent there. Sal ary for the first year is $1,SG0. with possibility of advancement to $2,400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
PROGRAM ADOPTED
 FOR MEETING HERE
Amusement Events Arranged For Merchants Convention

The program committee of the Ala bama Merchants convention met Thurs day afternoon at the Chamber of Com merce and adopted six events for en- tertainment of August 27, the second day of the meeting.
 These events are fat mans race (200 pounds or better), tug of war, spoon race, fiddlers' contest, and horseshoe pitching contest. Prizes to be selected later by the committee, will be awarded.
 The contests are scheduled for 4 o'clock in the afternoon preceding the barbecue, the leading feature of the pie nic at East Lake park. During the con test and barbecue music will be fur nished delegates by the Boys Industrial band, if the arrangements now being made by Sid Lee, general chairman, are successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES

L.E. Bell, 9, and Euthena Allen, 24. William Henry Hury, fl, and Lillian E. Glenn, 35.
 Walter Dick, 1T. and Willine Arris,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
PLAN QUICK ACTION

City and county officials conferred Thursday on plans for an early start of the First avenue improvement program. New drafts of the contracts between the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
POSTOFFICE HERE
 EXHIBITS STAMPS
One Of Finest Collections Is ' Viewed At Federal Building

Probably one of the rarest and most interesting stamp collections seen in many years is on exhibition in Post master R. B. Smyer's office at the Fed eral building. this week.
 The collection, owned By the post of flee department of the United States, won the first prize in government ex- hibits at the International Philatelic exhibition last May in London. It con- tains at least one sample of every series of stamps issued in 1922. and several others besides. Included in the group is the famous 24 cent inverted aeroplane stamp, the plate for which was engraved enormously with the aeroplane upside down. Collectors value it at $1, 500. Only three are in existence, all others having been recalled and destroyed.
 Among others in the collection are the new deep blue Roosevelt five cent stamp, one, two, and five cent Pilgrim TorCentary, and one, two, and five cent San Francisco exposition stamps.
 city and county will be drawn up at once by City Engineer A. J. Hawkins, with indications that the work will be- gin as soon as the board of revenue
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
GILMORE FUNERAL
 SET FOR SATURDAY
Prominent Birmingham Author
 Dies In Minneapolis Wednesday

The body of Mrs. A. J. Gilmore, Bir- mingham author, who died Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis, Minn., will arrive in Birmingham Saturday morn- ing.
 Funeral services will be held at ? o'clock Saturday afternoon from the South Highland Methodist church. Burial will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery, with Vice in charge.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
One Mother Says {:

One Mother Says:
 When my boys have been rompine hard just before meal is served have them lie flat on their backs on the floor for a few minutes until their muscles all relax: This saves them from ire quent pains in the stomach, and the re- taxation makes them much less prone to rush through their meals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08

house in New Orleans, St Louis and New York. The company operates stores only in the south. Benjamin Kaufman, president of the Kaufman Straus company, will sever his rela- tions with the firm and move to New York, whree he has accepted other busi- ness connections, Mir. Washer added. kandcsOeacc s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Legion To Hear Comedians From
 Bijou

A special program will be rendered at the regular weekly luncheon meet.
 ing of the American Legion Friday afternoon at 12 80 o'clock in the pri- vate dining room of Greenwood's cafe, when Winehill and Frisco, comedians from Loews' Bijou will appear. Miss Linnie Mae Lipscomb, talented read CT of Judson college, will also appear on the program. An invitation to the luncheon is extended to all ex-service men who in turn are invited to bring their wives, daughters and sweethearts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-08
DEATHS

J. c. AlversoR--J c. Alverson. age 6s. died Thursday afternoon at local in- firmary. Funeral services will be an- nounced later by Vice.
 Edward H. Flippo-Fune services for Edward R. Flippo, age 42. who died Wednesday at a local infirmary, will be held at o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence, 413 Hunter street, Fairview. Burial will follow in Elm wood cemetery, with Echols and Angwin in, charge. 4 Mrs, G. M. Buchanan-Funer services for Mrs. A. J. Buchanan, AT, who died Wednesday at the residence. 4701 Seventh avenue. north, will be held at o'clock, Sunday afternoon from the residence. Burial will follow in Elm wood cemetery. with Vice in charge. Mrs Arta Peters-FuneraI services for Mrs. Arta Peters. 70. who died Wednes- day at the residence of her sister, Mrs c. P. Gunter. s24T First avenue were held at S:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence. Burial followed in Elmwood cemetery, with Vice in charge. Besides her sister she is survived by R. L. Peters of Brownsville, Tex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Funeral Of Tony Tetrosanti

Comrades of the World war paid
their last tribute of honor ana respect
tn n deceased Comrade. Monday ar
ernoon. when tho funeral services or
Tony Tetrosanti, a veteran OF me
World war who passed away at the
Augusta State hospital, were con-
ducted at Knowlton Il Hewins fune"-
nj home. Rev. Stuart b. Purves.
u. d.. of ST. Marks Episcopal church
ofIiciated at the funeral and the
American Legion service was con-
Quoted by Commander George n. j.
Froberger.
There was delegation present
from the James Fitzgerald Post, NO.
9. American Legion. and from the
American Legion Auxiliary. The lat"
war veteran was not member OF Tue
local Legion post, but died wlthoht
family and the Legionaires assumed
the duty to a comrade and gave MN
n fitting funeral service. There were
several beautiful floral emblems from
the local organization or Norlu war
veterans and the auxiliary,
The remains were placed IN tne le-
ceiring tomb at the Mt. Pleasant
cemetery and in the spring Will ne
consigned to the earth in plot which
will he properly marked as the grave
of n soldier. Committal services
were read at the tomb by Command
or Froberger. and the escort and
bearers. all members Of James Fitz-
gerald Post. American Legion, were
Commander George a. j. Froberger.
Past Vice Commander Frank j.
Sprasue. Commander-electA Arthur 5.
Merrill. James F. 1ngraham. Lewis A.
Rurleigh. ,Jr.. and Ernest Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
More Money Is
Needed for Charities
Christmas Gift Fund

Contributions of money are coming
in rather slowly towards the Chari-
ties and Corrections fund for the pur-
chase Of Christmas presents for the
State wards under the supervision of
the board, according to the report
made yesterday by Secretary CRUDE
b. Cornish OF the board.
Up TO the present time about 500
has been received and the total sum
needed is $1700-an average of 81 per
child. If the donations do not come
in more rapidly it will mean that
about 900 of the children cannot have
Christmas presents. For the larger
part, these will not be children in the
cities. but In the smaller places
where clubs have not given their
support towards the Christmas pro-
ject.
Mr.. Cornish requests that all who
are planning to contribute towards
this worthy cause, will send their
donations at once to the Charities o.
flee at the State House in order that
the presents may be purchased. wrap
ped up and sent to the children be-
fore Christmas time. II Is a big task
to make Christmas n happy day for
1900 poor children of the" State and
the hearty cooperation of Maine peo-
pie Is necessary for the success Of
the project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting of Governor and Council M Friday January

professor of education at the Uni
versity OF Maine; Adelbert w. Cor
don of Augusta. the secretary; Supt.
Charles Il. Lord of Camden, the
treasurer; Supt. r. =. Packard OF
Houlton, Supt. Frank Rowe of War
rem and Supt, Fred w. Burrill of
Augusta.
Special features at the next State
convention will include q school mu-
sic festival Thursday morning and
women educators night on Thurs
day evening, at which Miss Ava IL,
Chadbourne of Orono, the vice pres
ident of the association, will preside
and the program for which will be
provided by women educators. De-
partmental sessions will be held on
Thursday afternoon and Friday
morning.
Department Chairmen
The committee selected the fol-
lowing as department chairmen:
Rural schools, Sub-principal San
ford l.. Preble of the Presque Isle
Normal school: intermediate schools,
Supt. Fred w. Burrill of Augusta:
mathematics, Principal Charles +.
Taylor of Gardiner; English. Prin-
cipal Charles l.. Smith of Belfast;
classics, Principal Drew Il. Harthorn
of Coburn Classical Institute of Wa
terville: commercial BRANCHES, c. II.
AnnabIe of Bangor High school; In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
.upH0LDS VERDICT
IN CASE AGAINST
c. NJ. POWER co,

Two rescripts were handed down
ns the law court yesterday, one from
waldo county and one from Cumber-
land county.
Waldo Case
In the Waldo county case of Iny<e
PciIetier VIZ. the Central Maine Pow
er Company, the motion and excep-
lions OF the defendant are overruIed.
Inc rescript which was drawn by
associate Justice Warren e. Phil
prooR oil Waterville. is as follows:
In a common law action brought
by an employee to recover compensa-
ton FOR injuries received in the en-
pioy OF non asserting employer un-
Ger the Workmen's Compensation
Act
Held:
]. Since negligence Is the basis of
all actions for injuries suffered By
employees, the plaintiff must aIlege
and prove that his injury was in
whole, or IN part. caused by the neg
hgence OF his employer or of some
herson for whose care the employer
is legally responsible, which, in the
case Of so-called employers, includes
negligence of fellow servants
2. The question of negligence Of
fellow servants Is one of fact, and
their negligence and its causative ef-
fccf are 70 he decided By the jury;
and q verdict in favor Of the plaintiff
viii not be disturbed unless 1t APP
pears affirmativcly that the verdict
was the result of bias. prejudice or
misunderstanding OF the testimony
and tire law applicable to the case.
j. II Is not necessary to consider
exceptions to the admission or ex-
clusion of testimony relating to neg
L.
dependent of the negligence OF fell
low servants. where the verdict Is
clearly sustainable because Of the
negligent acts of those fellow SER
wants independent of any alleged
negligent methods in vogue by the
defendant itself
Cumberland Case
The exceptions OF the respondent
are sustained and the indictment Is
adjudscd bad in the Cumberland
county case of State W.. Albert S.
Conant.
The rescript. which was drawn by
Associate Justice John a. Morrill, OF
Auburn. is as follows:
An Indictment based upon Public
Laws of 1921, Chap. 2ll, Sec, a,
! which simply alleges that y. OF L.
In said county on the thirteenth day
OF October \. u. 1923, at said F., did
! operate and attempt to operate II
certain motor vehicle while being
| then and there intoxicated and under
tho influence of Intoxicating liquor.
| against the peace" etc, IL insufficient
upon general demurrer; 1t does not
| sufficiently charge the offense which
| the statute was intended to punish.
| and may include an act which Is not
/ punishable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Maine Needs
Laws for Erection
Of Fire Escapes,
Word of Beals

"Maine needs a code of laws gov
erning the erection and maintenance
of fire escapes in manufacturing,
mercantile and public buildings" as
serts State Labor Commissioner
Charles O.. Beals in the report of the
labor department from 1921 to 1924
recently filed with the Governor and
Council.
"The present law" continues
Commissioner Beals, docs not con-
tain specifications as to the width of
balconies, pitch OF stairs, rise and
tread OF stairs, dimensions of metal
in the different parts of the escape
or how escapes shall be secured to
buildings, and in consequence We
find escapes made of too light metal,
with narrow balconies and stairs,
and fastened to the buildings in such
q manner that it would be extreme
ly dangerous to allow their use in
case of fire or panic, and 1t can be
/, easily understood that moving
freight OF panic stricken people il
bound to test even the best built
and the most safely secured fire es-
cape.
II have recently inspected fire
escape in one of the large cities that
is fastened to building by drilling
holes into bricks, inserting wooden
+ plugs and screwing lag screws into
the plugs. This escape has been on
| the building for number of years
and the action of the weather has
rotted some of the wooden plugs, and
| ct. ffa.l
! in this building, which is five stories
! high. and the people employed IN
| it crowded on the fire escape. moth
! ing could prevent q bad accident IN
which lives might be lost. A care
fully drawn code of laws such is III
effect in many other states would
remedy such conditions as these.
I'VE have worked during the past
! four years in conjunction with the
! fire officials of the cities and larger
towns of the State securing better
means of cgress from manufacturing
and public buildings. Many fire cs-
| Capes have been ordered erected and
subsequent inspections have shown
that the alterations and $dditions
ordened have been made. There are
still in the State many buildings III
which manufacturing Is carried on
that were built during Il period IN
which very little attention was given
to means of egresS under other than
normal conditions. Many of such
buildings are of wooden construc-
ton, three and four stories in height
| and We're constructed with only one
stairway. 1t is to the remedying OF
dangerous conditions i'll such build
ings as these that we have give II
most of our attention. We are Sc
, curing good cooperation in the work
from the owners and lessees of the
buildings and conditions are improV-
ing with satisfying rapidity''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
CONJECTURE As TO
COST OF MAKING
FILL AT EDCEC0mb

The records at the State highway
department show that up to December
LIST the contractor who Is making the
fill of the Edgecomb cutoff, according
to his bid of q specific amount per GU
bic yard had been paid less than half
the amount estimated as the cost OF
the fili
There have been reports that the
cost would be greatly in excess of the
amount estimated. Some OF the news
papers have reported that the State
has found q "bottomless pitt" The
contractor is quoted as estimating the
cost at from. $l26.000 to sIso.00o. The
estimate given by the chief engineer,
Mr., Sargent was $4,000.
1t appears to have been understood
all along that there was one uncertain
~ owing to the nature Of the conditions
and judging from the d4fnculties en-.
Tcountered by the railroad engineers
near that place at the time OF the con-
struction of the railroad.
The Bath Times accompanied its az
ticle recently published describing the
difficulties encountered IN making this
fill with an editorial expression approv-
ing the work and the route. The Booth
bay register of Dec. IL reprints the ar
ticle in the Times but not the editorial,
and devotes several columns to an ac-
count Of its own visit TO the scene. In
this there is severe criticism of the
chief engineered the highway commits
sion.
The Journal called on Mr.. Sargent
for an interview. He said: ZIP TO
December LIST there had been paid to
the contractor on account of this NIL
the sum of So6,SS6. This is less than
half the estimate and indicates that
the work may he accomplished within
the estimate. but of course in work Of
that kind only time will tell what the
exact cost may be-"
Asked respecting the nature of re-
cent reports he had received from the
work he said these had been encourage
ing. He apparently did not care TO ex-
press opinions. but said he would glad
ly give the public any facts in his
possession ana 1t was evident that he
had no apprehensions about the pub
lie generally not being pleased with the
work when completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
p. O. Worker
Hurt By Elevator

Robert True. employed at the Au-
gusta Post Office. is resting as COM
Portable us can he expected and no
serious internal injuries are antici-
pated as the result OF hts being
crushed by the elevator. while at
work. Saturday. The accident oc-
Cured about I:30 o'clock in the
afternoon. Mr.. True was engaged III
leading truck Of mail onto the
elevator and in some way the Gle
vator started and Mr.. True was
badly crushed, being caught be
tween the floor and the elevator. a
doctor was summoned at once ana
examination revealed no brokeh
bones. II is hoped he sustained no
serious internal injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

dustrial training. Stephen E. Patrick
of Augusta, State director of vOca-
tional education: history and eivics
Prof. Orrin C. HormeH of Bowdoin
college; modern languages, Prof. s.
F. Harms of Bates college; public
school music, Miss velmah Spencer,
supervisor of music. Rumford: ag-
riculture, Charles w. Wood, Unity;
drawing. Miss Louise T. Weatherbee
of the Gorham Normal school; deans
of women and advisers of girls, Mrs.
Pearl c. Swain, Portland: rural help
ing teacher. Miss Georgia Walker.
Woolwich; physical education. Will
ham E. Search, director of physical
education. Bangor: home economics.
Miss Pearl Greene. assistant profess
sor of home economics at the Uni
versity OF Maine: grammar and jul
nior high schools, Principal L. b.
Williams of Old Town: secondary
school principals, Principal L. Z.
Moulton of Auburn: primary schools
and kindergartens, Miss Lou Buker,
primary supervisor. OF Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Manatawny May
Not Reach City

1t is doubtful If the coal laden
barge Manatawny is taken to Au-
gusta this season The Seguin
could get her through all right but
there lis the possibility of getting
frozen in after docking for IL day
or two for discharged. There are
81 miles of ice from Swan Island To
Augusta and while it is not thick. 1t
Is just sharp enough to cause dam
age to the barge by opening her
seams. Ice was reported at Rich
mond, Cedar Grove and at Gardiner
bridge, so unless there should he Il
sudden thaW which seems unlikely,
the possibility or getting to her
original destination with the cargo
does not appear any too bright
Bath Daily Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

of His Career "A Sainted Devil.
Don't Miss It Last Times To-day.
AS . dashing young South Ameri-
has a role never to be forgotten. He
combines the best parts of his
characters In 1.-The Four Horse
men, and in BLOOD and Sand"
There Is an opportunity for him to
dance the Argentine tango for
which he is internationally famous.
He has love scenes aplenty, and
there is action for him in his fights
with bandits.
"A Sainted Devil" is n fiery tale
OF this Spanish American youth
whose bride is stolen from him on
his Wedding night. His vain search
for her, his emhittered turning
against the injustice of life and be-
coming bandit, seeking vengeance
for his wrongs, makes tense.
exciting drama full of hot-blooded
action and suspense.
Helen Daley, L newcomer In
Paramount pictures, plays Julietta,
the bride OF Alonzo tValentino).
Mia Naldi does some high
powered vamping as Carlotta, and
Louise Lagrange, who did SUCH
good work in The Side Show OF
Life" has sympathetic role.
Radio Mad" q comedy, a news
weekly and Pathe Review complete
this wonderful program
Coming Wednesday and Thursday
-Nazimova and Milton Sills in
Madonna OF The Streets".-Adv.