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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. s.-Dr. Hastings H. Hart of the department of child health and penology of the Russell Sage Foundation was vis- itor to the capitol today. Dr. Hart made study of conditions in Alabama in 1918, which had an important effect in bringing about the organization of the state child welfare department.
 While here today he visited Kilby prison. He is scheduled to address the luncheon of the Kiwanis club today.
 The little Dixie Post of the Amer ican Legion at Demopolis is out to win the banner offered by Gen. R. E. Steiner, for the post of the state which renews the largest percentage of its present members for 1925 by Decem- Der 31. J. Fred Johnson, department commander, has been notified that the Demopolis post expects to have its membership renewed 100 per cent by the end of the week. Some renewals have already been sent in by the post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
DOWELL WANTS
 EARLY MEETING
 OF TRUSTEES
Governor Asked To Call
 Session Of Auburn n;roctnrs
(State Capital Bureau. ]

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. S.-Dr. Spright Dowell, president of the Ala bama Polytechnic institute, today ap- pealed to Governor Brandon to call a special meeting of the board of trus- tees of the institution for the 'considera- ton of the request of alumni gathered at Birmingham last week for the dis charge of Dr. Dowell. The appeal was made in a letter received by the gov ernor from Dr. Dowell.
 Governor Brandon, in announcing the receipt of the letter stated that no ac- tion would be taken until four members of the board made the request. He mentioned that the law requires the ap- proval of four members before any spe- cial meeting can be held. If the re- quest is received by the requisite num- Der the special meeting will be called sometime in January.
 Dispatches from Birmingham stated that about POO alumni attended the meeting and urged the election of an Outstanding commander" as Dr. Dow ell's successor, the contention being that Dr. Dowell has not shown the wis., ion needed at Auburn.
 In his request to the governor Dr. Dowell said he did not seek the pres idency and that he does not desire to retain it unless he can be permitted fully and fearlessly to discharge the duties of the office"
 DoweIHs Letter
 Following is Dr. Dowell's letter to the governor:
 To His Excellency, Governor W. W. Brandon, President Board of Trus- tees, Alabama Polytechnic Institute. My Dear Governor Brandon:
 In view of certain publicity which has just been given out by a group of Bir- mingham alumni, wish to request that you call a meeting of the board of trus- tees at the earliest practicable moment.
 Not Disturbed
 While regard the position of pres ident of this institution second to none in the state in importance and the opportunity for constructive. service, I did not seek the position wRSa I was elected and I have not since and will not now or hereafter do anything to retain it other than faithfully and fear lessly discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability.
 l am neither surprised nor disturbed at the attack made upon me, but I be- lieve that the good of Auburn makes it necessary that the legally constituted guardians of the college. the board of trustees, should meet and take action as in their good judgment may be prop CT under existing conditions.
 Respectfully.
 sPRIGHT DOwELL,
 President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
CORONER'S JURY PROBES KILLING
 TALLADEGA MAN
Negro Is Arrested After Farmer Is Shot To
 Death

TALLADEGA,. Ala, Dec. s.-(Spe- cial. .)-A coroners' jury late today was investigating the killing last night of W. D. Shelley. planter, in connec- tion with which Luke Ware, negro, is being held. Shelley who farms on large scale was in an automobile at the time he was slain and Ware was last seen in the car with him.
 The crime was committed on the Clay county road about nine miles from Talladega at . point called Hickory <. Springs as MT. Shelley, his son-in- law, Leland Haynes, his brother-in-l law, Will Farmer and the negro, Luke Ware, were returning from Clay coun- ty where they had been to see about getting tenant to come to Mir. Smell ley's farm to work the coming year.
 The negro was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff Perry Campbell, in the vicinity of Leland Haynes home on what is known as the Old Burt place. When the negro was found he drew a pistol so it is stated, and asked if MT. Shelley was dead declaring that if he was, he was going to blow his brains out. He was told that Mir. Shelley was not dead and ordered to throw the pistol down which he did. Officers then placed him under ar rest and told him the truth.
 The pistol which the negro had in hic y,cccaSoinsn had throo oYrufv oh IT, bers. When questioned about the mur- tell nothing about it as he was drunk and that he would not have killed MT. Shelley for anything in the world, as he was his best frined. Ware was brought to his home early Monday morning by negroes who reside on the Clay county road. According to the story of Haynes and Farmer they both had gotten out of the car when MT. Shelley was shoti and were some dis tance away when the shots were fired. A close examination of the clothes worn by MT. Shelley when he was killed revealed no powder burns which Investigators declare would have been evident had he been shot at close range.
 The physical evidence would indicate that the shots that killed him were fired at greater distance than from the car seat or on the ground be- side it. When officers reached the spot where MT. Shelley was killed his body was found in Ford car crumpled up under the steering wheel.
 Mir. Shelley was one of Talladga kx,S- Lz full farmers operating under the name of Franks and Shelley. He and his partner, W. M. Franks, had operated one of the largest farms inz this part of the state. MT. Shelley was also connected with individual farming op- erations as we'll as with his son-in-law, Leland Haynes.
 He is survived by his wife and four children, two brothers, G. c. and Grover Shelley and his mother who resides with her son, Grover. At a late houI Monday afternoon no funeral arrange. ments had been made,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
DATES ANNOUNCED
 FOR JURY TERMS
Dr. Gamble Heads Selma Relief
 Club

SELMA, Ala, Dec. S.-(Special. J. Judge s. F. Phelps has announced the dates of the terms of circuit in five counties which make up the fourth district; Bibb county, January g.; Dal- las, January 19; and February 2; Perry, February g; Hale, March 2; Wilcox, March g.
 A recess of one week is allowed in Dallas between civil week and criminal week. Another regular term of court will be held in Dallas April 1. Grand juries will be drawn and venires served about 20 days previous to the sitting of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
W. q. IT. III. ACTIVE

ATTALLA, Ala, Dec. 7.-(Special.) The Attalla W. 0. T. U. met in regular meeting, December 8 with Mesdames Mills,. Dixon and Hinton, hostesses, at the home of Mrs Hinton. The com munity service committee read their report and the union pledged $10 to the Community Chest. Mrs. T. D. Breeden was elected citizenship super- intendent to take the place of Mrs. Cooper who has moved away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
IN CAR ACCIDENT

William Blackwell is recovering from injuries sustained when his burning car turned over and pinned him beneath it near Falkville early Monday morn ing. Blackwell discovered that the rear of his car was on fire and on looking back lost control of the ma chine. The car plunged over an em- bankment pinning him beneath. He was able to cut his way out with his pocket knife before the gasoline tank exploded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
MRS. MARY K. NICHOLS

Mrs. Mary E. Nichols, widow of the late Dr. A. B. Nichols, died at her home on Eighth street at midnight Saturday. She was 75 years of age and had been in ill-health some time. Mrs. Nichols is survived by four sons and one daughter. The funeral was held from the First Baptist church Mon- day morning conducted by Rev. Jud- son E. Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
CONVICTED

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 8.-(Spe cial.) The non-jury term of Circuit court which was conducted by Judge Oceola Kyle has ended and the records show that there were 19s convictions on charges of violating the prohibition law four for operating automobiles while in toxicated, two for public drunkenness and three for reckless driving. Other minor cases brought the total convic' tions to 34.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
NEW ALMSHOUSE
 BUILT IN ETOWAH
$25, ,00O Structure To Open At Gadsden Next
 Friday
(Gadsden Bureau.)

GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. S.-Mrs. Jessie Scott has been appointed matron of the new county aims house on the Hokes Bluff pike and she will take charge when it is thrown open to pub lie inspection next Friday. The build- ing cost upwards of $25,0OO. It has 2S rooms, electric lights, steam heat, hot and cold running water, titled baths and all modern conveniences. New furnishings are to be installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
PROFESSOR TO RETURN

Dr. Jack Montgomery of the Uni versity of Alabama will return this week from New York where he was representative from the university and colleges of Alabama at the na- tional council of the Young Mems Christian association at New York. He is at present visiting the Canadian schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
POULTRY SHOW SET

HU NISN1LLC, Ala, Dec S.-( Spe- cial. 1.-The second annual exhibition of the North Alabama Poultry association will be held in Huntsville from We'd nesday through Friday of this week. More than 700 fine birds have been en- tered, representing four states, and the best that Madison county has ever pro- duced will be among the exhibits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
JOHN QUILL DOCKS

The John Quill, river packet plying between Mobile and Selma. docked at Selma Friday night after being stranded
 on Mary Taylor sand bar. Officers had to SCOUT the country for food. At last the water rose enough to allow the Quill to get afloat Friday when
 she loaded with enough coal for the trip down and left with Christmas goods for down river in a few hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
HEADS RELIEF OLuR

Dr. E. W. Gamble, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church and one of Selmas foremost workers for charity, was elected president of the city relief club as the new charity organization is called. Dr. Walter Allen, president of the former Selma Relief association
 was elected vice president, H. H
 Frasier, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, was elected secretary-treas. urer. It was decided to open subscrip- tion lists at once for the collection of $2,0OO to tide over the present need
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
DIVIDEND DECLARED

At meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Poland Soap Works this morning at the plant a dividend of 8 per cent was declared for 1924, it is announced. This is the third dividend of eight per cent to be paid for the period of three years during which the soap works has been established, Carter Poland, president of the cor rora tion, stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
CHICKEN FIGHT STOPPED

Patrolman Wise and Langley cap tured three of 20 white men who were watching a chicken fight south of the steel works Saturday and were busy rounding up the others Monday. The officers found five dead, and two live roosters in the pit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
MUCH RAIN FALLS

From o'clock Sunday night to 9 o'clock Monday morning two and eight tenths inches of rain had fallen here, according to the daily report at lock ten. At g o'clock Monday morning the river was rising at the rate of one foot an hour on account of the long drought the river had been at a very stage for sometime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
PUPILS LEARN TO SAVE

Miss Eva Powers announced that the Wilma Avenue Public schools, the Glenaddie school and the Sixth Ward school have each made 100 per cent records in school savings contests and have tied for high honors. Wood stock school followed in the second place, Quintard school third place. Mechanicsville, the youngest member of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
STATE UNIVERSITY
 TO CLOSE JAN. 2
Students To Spend Vacations At
 Home
fTnscalnnsa Rnreau l

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. S.-The University of Alabama will close for the holidays on December 19, and will resume on January 2, 1925. Most of the students will spend their vacations at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
SIX STILLS CAUGHT

State Law Enforcement Officers John Coleman and Lester Camp and Federal Officer Jim Robertson have re- turned from Bishop mountain, Marshal county, where they captured six stills and arrested Clarence Wilbanks as an operator. They found 5000 gallons of beer but no whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
BAPTISTS CELEBRATE

The new educational building of the First Baptist church was opened Sun day morning with an attendance of 500 at the Sunday school. The open ing address of the occasion was made by Dr. l.. O. Dawson of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
VETERAN INJURED
Colonel Walton Struck By Auto At
 Decatur

Col. J. W. Walton, a Civil war vet eran, and we'll known local citizen, is at the Benevolent hospital recovering from painful but not serious injuries received Sunday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile. W. l.. Paul said to have been, driving the car was fined in police court this morning in connection with the case. Liquor was reported to have been found in the car which was operated as a taxi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
RIVER RISING

The gauge on the Tennessee river here this morning reported two feet. The water is muddy for the first time since July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09

in Gadsden Sunday night and Mon- day. Two and sixty-five hundredth inches fell up to o'clock Monday morning. The rain came as a great relief to the rural sections where hun dreds of farmers were hauling water over considerable distances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
STATE EXAMINATION SET

A state examination will be held at the court house in Anniston next Mon day beginning at 10 o'clock in the morn- ing it was announced today by Prof. s. P. Gibson, county superintendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09

the school. saving system showed a decided gain over previous records, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
w. N. BURLINGTON

W. N. Burlington. age A, a prom inent citizen of Albany, was buried at Hartselle at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
Grandmother Knew
There Was Nothing So Good for Con
 gesti0n and Colds as Mustard

mere was N0gning 50 GOOu TOT Con"
 gestion and Colds as Mustard
 But the old-fashioned mustard plas- ter burned and blistered while 1t acted. Get the, relief and help that mustard plasters gave, without the plaster and without the blister.
 Musterole does itse It is clean, white ointment, made with oil of mustard. It is scientifically prepared, SO that 1t works wonders.
 Gently massage Musterole in with the finger-tips. See how quickly it brings relief-how speedily the pain disap- pears. rlTry Musterole for sore throat, bron- ohitis, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges- tion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill plains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Qt may prevent pneumonia.)
 To Mothers: Musterole is also
 made in milder form for babies . and small children. Ask for Chill
 dren's MusterOle. s5c and 65c, jars and tubes; hospital size, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09

UNIONToWN, Ala, Dec. S.-(Spe- cial. .)-Capt. Emmett Fitzpatrick has arrived home after an absence of IA months in Paris, France. During his absence Captain Fitzpatrick attended the University of Paris which confer red upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The subject of his theses in French was the executice depart ment of the Confederate States of America, and of his theses in English, the political history of Alabama dur ing the Civil war. Captain Fitzpatrick received a warm welcome and will reside in Uniontown, possibly until spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
LIQUOR CAR CAUGHT

c. Hibbs was arrested Sunday when
 he was caught with two and one-half i gallons of whisky in his car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09
CITY DRENCHED

Anniston Has Big Rain After
 Drought
 Anniston and immediate vicinity was subjected to one of the heaviest drench- ings of this year beginning last night at z o'clock and continuing throughout the night and up to noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-09

BIG RAIN FALLS An old time trash moving srain fell
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The Coconino sun., 1924-12-05
BLAME IT ON THE EDITOR.

When our morals are low-blame
it on the editor-because someone
says he is publishing some kind of
propaganda. When the crime wave
IS at high tide-blame it on the editor
because he publishes the crime de-
tails-what the public asks for. When
war is deellarel-blame it on the
editor-because someone has said
that newspapers make money during
the war {quite overlooking the high
price Of labor, paper and other sup
plies needed). When a prize fight is
matched, somewhere in the U. s.
blame it on the editor-because
someone has insinuated that he has
safe bet on the winner (inside dope).
When it rains a little too often -
blame it on the editor-because he
recently gave an umbrella manufac-
turer a gratuitous puff. When we
have an unusually long dry spell =
blame it on the editor because
you've heard he's thirsty bird.
When folks don't go to church =
blame it on the editor-because he
gave last Sundays ball game the
front page. When you have dyspep-
sia-blame it on the editor-because
he published recipe for a dainty
dish. When your medicine is bitter
and unpalatable-blame it on the
editor-because he recently published
some modern prescription. When
congress enacts a law you did not
want-blame it on the editor-because
he, too, is a Cight) taxpayer. When
a show is rotten-blame it on the
editor-because it was. advertised in
his paper. When the show is par ex-
cellent-don't forget to ring up the
editor and ask for his passes, as
he usually has one or two comps.
When the opposite party wins-blame
it on the editor because he refused
to publish columns of whispered
(criminal) scandal about the winners.
If some popular drive does not
bring the expected amount of cash
don't forget to hold the editor res
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-05

ALL ORDINANCES, ORDERS OR
RESOLUTIONS OF SAID TOWN
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" ("
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
TOWN OF FLAGSTAFF, COCONI-
NO COUNTY, ARIZONA, AND THE
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
AS FOLLOWS:
Section /. That special election is
hereby called and ordered to be held
at the City Hall in the Town of Flag
staff, Coconino County, Arizona, on
Tuesday, to-wit: the Both day Of De-
cember A. d. 1924, between the
hours of s A. M. and P. M. for the
purpose of submitting to the property
taxpayers who are in all other re-
spects qualified electors of the said
town for their vote and determination
at said election the following ques-
tion:
Question:
Shall the Town Of Flagstaff, Coco
nino County, Arizona, be authorized
to borrow money and issue coupon
bonds of said town in the aggregate
principal sum of Four Hundred Seven
ty-Five Thousand Dollars ($475 5,000)
and thereby incur an indebtedness in
excess of four per centum of the val
ue of the taxable property in said
town for the purpose, of providing
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-05
HUNT Won BY LESS THAN 1000;
HEARD CARRIED TEN COUNTIES

counties, Davis received a majority in
four, while LaFollette failed to receive
a majority in any county, although he
received only nine fewer votes than
Coolidge in Mohave.
Coolidge carried Apache, Cochise,
Coconino, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo,
Pima, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma coun-
ties, while Davis won in Gila, Green
lee, Graham and Santa Cruz counties.
Dwight B. Heard, although the loser
in the gubernatorial contest, received
a majority over Governor Hunt in
nine of the IA counties, Governor
Hunt carrying five counties with a
sufficient plurality to overcome the
lead given Mr.. Heard.
Cochise, Coconino, Maricopa, Mo-
have, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Yavapal
and Yuma counties were in the Heard
column, while Gila, Apache, Graham,
Greenlee and Santa Cruz voted plu-
ralities for Governor Hunt. Some of
the contests were very close. Mr..
Heard's majority in CSconino county
being only two votes, in Cochise, eight
votes and Navajo, 16 votes.
The Coconino sun., 1924-12-05
f. A. Thies, Marshal.

+. a. lines, Marshal.
Section 3. That the town clerk is
hereby authorized, ordered and di-
rected to cause notice of said election
to be given as provided by law by
causing a copy of this ordinance
properly headed as follows:
ORDER AND NOTICE FOR SPE-
CIAL BOND ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN THE TOWN OF FLAG
STAFF, ARIZONA, ON THE 30TH
DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1924.
to be posted in at least five public
places within said town and at the
polling place in said town at least
twelve days prior to the date set for
said election and by causing copy
of this ordinance with such caption
to be published in the The Coconino
Sun, the official newspaper of said
town in five consecutive weekly is
sues of said paper Immediately pre-
ceding the date of said election, date
of first publication to be not less than
thirty days prior to the date of said
election, and said election shall be
held and the results thereof canvassed
in all respects as provided by law.
Section 4. That the town clerk is
hereby authorized, ordered and di-
rected to cause the ballots to be used
at said election to be prepared, and
furnished to the judges and clerks at