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Evening star., 1924-03-29
BY THORNTON
W. BURGESS

discovered the corn which had been
scattered on shore. Without even a
look this way or that way she came
their necks stretched out picking up
that corn. Mr.. Quack joined her, and
the way they waddled about with
their necks strength out picking Up
that corn as fast as they could was
funny. Yes. sir, 1t was funny. Mrs.
Quack seemed to be thinking only of
herself. 1t was the same way with
Mr.. Quack. Sometimes they would
both run for the same grain of corn.
Now, Farmer Browns Boy had seen
Ducks feed before. but never in his
life had he seen any feed as greed
lily as Mr.. and Mrs. Quack were feed
ing. 1t was a question which was
greediest.
"They are half starved. Yes. sir,
they are half starved. They act as
Evening star., 1924-03-29
The Greed of MIR. and Mrs.
QuaCk.
You ne'er can truly measure greed
Until yoE know how great the need.
Old Mother Nature.

Patiently Farmer Browns Boy
waited and waited in the blind he
had built near the mouth of the
Laughing Brook where it enters the
Big River. Little by little Mr.. and
Mrs. Quack, the Mallard Ducks, drew
nearer to the shore MY" thought
Farmer Browns Boy, they are sus-
picious. Never have l seen any one
more suspicious. They must have
had a hard time Of it this past win
ter to make them so suspicious"
At last Mr.. and Mrs. Quack reach
ed the edge of the wild rice and. still
alert and watchful. swan in betW cen
the brown clumpS. Suddenly Mrs.
Quack discovered on the bottom in
the shallow water a fow grains OF
tho yellow corn Farmer Browns
Boy had thrown out there. Almost
at the same instant Mr.. Quack dis
covered some. Such change as
came over those two Ducks! All
their suspicion seemed to vanish.
They plunged their heads down and
TIPPED up so that they might reach
the bottom and get that corn. IN
stead of one keeping watch while the
other fed, both tipped up at the same
tine. 1t seemed as if they couldn't
get that corn fast enough. Yes, sir
that is the way it seemed. They
appeared to forget that there could
be such a thing as danger in all the
Great World.
AS ssoon as they had eaten the last
of the corn in that particular place
they began to swim about hastily
locking for more. They soon found
more, and then it looked for all the
world as if each were trying to see
which could get the most. They
were a perfect picture of greed. were
Mr.. and Mrs. Quack. Presently Mrs.
Quack was SO close to shore that she
Evening star., 1924-03-29

put Kirby back as engraving bureau
head. Gas tax bill cuts out property
tax, Senate finds after passage. Re-
tirement bill is reported out without
dissent. Justice Siddons fears bond
ruling may flood courts. Merchants
stage big spring review. Vote amend
ment to District rent law. Three
senator's named to hear protests
against District heads. Police pay
increase almost certain. Fourteenth
street extension almost ready for
House Child labor amendment call
I'd out of committee. Motorists clubs,
A. A A and " NJ. A., in District.
unite. Auto reciprocity again eX-
tended Dyed fish found in District.
Burt Miller ousted by Commissioner
tended. Dyed fish found in District
President favors armory for District.
Judge Mattingly reappointed
Evening star., 1924-03-29
VARIED PROGRAM
PLAYED BY ELMAN
Selections Demonstrate Range and
Facility of Great Violin
Master.

Mischa Elman, famous Russian vio-
linist. presented program of varied
and interesting compositions at Polls
Theater yesterday afternoon before
a large audience that seemed quite
enthusiastic.
|, His two heaviest numbers, the Mar
dini Sonata in d Major" and Lalo's
Symphonic Espagnole" were the
first two selections. The Nardini
number was filled with emotional
shadings, and the fascinating rhythm
Evening star., 1924-03-29

see to it that they get plenty while
they are here. My goodness, /
thought put out corn enough for
half a dozen Ducks! But it begins to
look as If these two will find and eat
every grain of it."
But there is a limit to what very
hungry folks can eat. At last the
crops OF Mr.. and Mrs. Quack were 50
stuffed that they swelled right out
There wasn't room for another grain.
Mrs Quack tried to swallow one and
couldn't. Then, side by side, Mr. and
MRS. Quack swan away among the
broken down rushes and rice until
they found place where they would
be well hidden. For few minutes
Farmer Browns Boy heard them
talking. OF course, he couldn't un-
derstand what they were saying, but
there was happiness and content
ment in every sound
Quietly and carefully. so as not to
frighten MI. and Mrs. Quack. Farm
er Browns Boy stole away from his
blind and started for home.
Copyright. 1924 by T. w. Burgess)
The next story: THE Quacks Re-
LSai
Evening star., 1924-03-29
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Mai. Bell urges two more members
on the utilities body. Senate comm
nation of city heads seen. Public
buildings plans deferred. Leonard
Wood. Jr.'s, theatrical venture fails
Senator Greene leaves hospital. Four
motor bandits rob collocetor of $4,000
and fee Funds for survey of streets
asked Ground is broken for Mount
Pleasant Library. Bill introduced to
Evening star., 1924-03-29

The next story: THE Quacks Re-
gain Faith"
Evening star., 1924-03-29
THE WEEK
Epitome of Events Up to
March 20.
FOREIGN.

Huerta in flight for Texas port Lon
don foreign transportation strike af-
fects millions. Gen. Nivelle, comman-
der at Verdun, dies. Count Brock
dorff- Rantzau may succeed present
German ambassador here. United
States prelates elevated at Rome
Threatening letters sent to British
minister for colonies. Three British
flyers start on round -the-world trip.
Greek assembly votes for republic.
Crisis drawing near in Turkish poll
tics. British opposition to experts
seen. Poincare. beaten. resigns, but
consents to withdraw resignation and
form new cabinet with deputies sup
port. One hundred killed in land
slide in Italy. Samoans want United
States naval rule to end. British
government may take control in Lon
don car strike. Poincare chooses part
of cabinet. Threat to darken city in
London car strike.
Evening star., 1924-03-29
NATIONAL.

SincIair's refusal to testify brings
contempt action by senator's. Auc-
tioneers are paid S42,750 day by
United States, reports show. Do
nothing charge causes five-hour de-
bate in Senate. Tax bin arouses
new Senate Astir. G. o. p. cash
book scrutiny planned by oil COM
mittee. President stops arms ex-
portation to Honduras. Sinclair Ger
tilted to District court for contempt;
vote of ~ to 1. Aircraft inquiry
ordered by House. Source of $4,000
spent on ranch by Fall undisclosed
Walsh resolution to impeach Fairs
son-in-law passes. Senator's reject
tax plan favoring earned" incomes.
Mellon asks own taxes to be prooed.
Thirty three million dollar profit in
oil deal limited by Roxie Stinson.
Hamon spent million to nominate
Harding, Jennings tells committee
asserts PenroSe, Daugherty and Hays
got money in case. Johnson leading
Coolidge by 1907 in South Dakota
La Toilette i'll of pneumonia.
Daugherty resigns on request from
President. Langley, charged with
drv conspiracy, TO give $1,000 trial
bail Valet describes parties held In
Attorney Generals home.
Evening star., 1924-03-29
CAPITOL AIR UNHEALTHY
Copeland Introduces Resolution for
Better Ventilation.

Senator Copeland OF New YORK in
troduced yesterday a resolution pro-
viding for the appointment of d joint
committee CT the Senate and House
to consider plans for the better ven-
tilation CT the Senate and House
chambers.
He acted in response to many com
plants that the air is oppressive and
unhealthy in the chambers Senator
Copeland was formerly health COM
missioner of New YORK.
The American Bible Society reports
that during 1923 moro than 2.395. 900
copies of the Bible in over 100 Ian
Ruages and dialects were distributed
in this country alone. This circula-
ton nearly doubles that of last year
and further fortifies the position of
the Bible as the worlds best seller.
Evening star., 1924-03-29

The British air force is still being
used to aid in the collection of taxes
in India.
Evening star., 1924-03-29

If they hadn't had full meal for a
long time" muttered Farmer Browns s
10y. I've seen hungry Ducks be-
fore. but never any as hungry as
these two. If they have been as
hungry as this for very long it is
no wonder they are SO thin. l must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
UNDERWOOD MEN
 SURE OF VICTORY
Musgrove Supporters Also Are Enthusiastic Over Outlook
ssTATE gAFITAL BUnEAIl

r.
 M0NTGOAfHa Yj la., March As the campaign for the privilege of nam ing Alabama's delegation to the demo- cratic national convention draws to a close, supporters of Senator Oscar W. Underwood. are enthusiastic over the outlook for the senator. and declare that the democracy of the state will give i him an overwhelming Endorsement on March Il.
 Friends of L. B. Afusgrove also are not bashful in their claims on behalf of their candidate, and interviews with friends of the two candidates here to- day revealed that all appear in the usual high spirits a week before the election.
 At Underwood headquarters, it, is said that the senator will carry every county in Alabama with the possible exception of Walker.
 Underwood supporters here claim that the east is nearly solid for Under wood. Alfred M. Tunstall, manager of the Underwood campaign for Alabama, stated that Maine, Connecticut, Massa- chusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and three-quarters of the Pennsylvania dele gation will be for Underwood. New York; he predicted, will be for Al Smith, and when he is eliminated, for any man who is near enough the nomination to be nominated by New York's vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
BONUS IS ARGUED
 FROM BOTH SIDES
Major Bailes Of Birmingham Is Speaker At Anniston
 Meeting
fANNIsTnN RnREAul

ANNISTON, Ala, March 4--For- mer service men and others gathered in large numbers on Monday evening at Anniston athletic center to hear arguments for and against the proposed soldier bonus at the hands of Major George Lewis Bailes, of Birmingham and Judge Luther c. Lisles, of An niston, the reasons of the two speakers being presented from their different view points with great deal O. feel ing. Major Bailes spoke at length in favor of the bonus for the soldiers, while Judge Lisles advanced a number of reasons against the proposal: The debate was arranged by the Anniston legion and the wOmans auxiliary of that body and was listened to with close interest by a crowd that com fortably filled the auditorium. Presi- dent E. D. Banks of the junior cham Der of commerce presided and intro duced the two speakers. v { ! Paving Work Authorized
 The city council has ( authorized Major J. L.. Wikle to secure funds for paving and guttering of Noble street from Eighth street to the Oxana hotel and Christine avenue from Tenth to Sixteenth streets were unanimously adopted.
 A. J. Haley Is Buried
 Funeral services for the late Andrew J. Haley who died Sunday night at Annapolis, North Carolina were held at the Four Mile church Tuesday after noon by Rev. J. T. Self. Jones A. Haley brother of the late citizen who moved to Anniston about 20 years ago arrived in Anniston Tuesday morning. and will spend sometime here with his relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
A HEARTY MEAL!
 ---NO INDIGESTION

'My! How enjoy eating these days just like hearty, hungry 'youngster.' Knowing the pleasure of meal time, as l do now, has given me new ideas of life and It's greatness. Like thou sands of others l had gone years and years trying to alleviate conditions for which the stomach was directly responsible. First it was dangerous Indigestion; then nervousness, nau- sea, constipation, loss of energy. A rundown system; finally complete loss of appetite, the appearance Of rheumatic Iains--you see my blood had become impoverished But we live anc learu--, FERRALINE, Nat. ure's Own Remedy, brought a ray of hope which soon turned into a great light of Robust Health. No longer does the necessity of eating just SO bother mel eat anything because FERRALlNE has restored the stom- ach to health, It will do as much for you; it will bring you relief from the troubles (which are many) due to a disordered stomach. Even phy- sicians endorse 1t and the price is small-$1.00 at leading druggists, Re- member it's guaranteed to be un- equaled as stomach remedy.
 FREE YEAR BOOK FOR EVERY.
 BODY
 Send fer one, Ius full of facts. fig ures and data. Adress, The FerraIins Co.,, Dept. Az. P. 0. Box I833, At. lanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
FORT PAYNE LIGHT
 PETITION GRANTED
Commission Also Approves Old
 Atlantic Coast Schedule
fsTATE CAPTrAL BUREAU)

7 MONTGO OSiERy. Ala, March A..
 The Alabama ptlblfce service commis- sion today granted the petition of the Fort Payne Light and Power company for a certificate Of convenience and necessity for the construction of dam and generating plant at DeSoto Falls on Little river, DeKalb county. The life of the certificate is limited to ten years from January l, 1923. =
 The commission also granted the pe- tition of the Atlantic Coast Line rail- road to discontinue passenger trains numbers 188 and 1S7 between Abbe- vile and Dothan and restore the pas senger service and, train schedules eff feetiye prior to October I, 1923. The petition was granted effective April 1. 8.a. Brandon Paroles Two
 Governor William W. Bsandon today paroled. William Yelder, sentenced from Dallas county for four to four and one half years for distilling October z, 1922, and Lee Reese, of Dallas county, sentenced to five to six 7, years for forgery February Il, 1920. Both cases were recommended by the pardon board. s' q. @ &.ss = :,
 Governor W. W. Brandon, when asked today what action he will take as result of the conviction of Jack Cleveland, member of the Mobile county board of revenue on a murder charge, stated that he is awaiting noti- fication from the court that sentence shas been imposed upon Cleveland, and that no action has been taken by him as yet pending receipt Fof this informa- tion of the imposition of the 15 year sentence, The governor said that he preferred to make no statement as to
 what course of action he will take after receipt of this information from the Mobile court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
BUSINESS MEN
 TO REOPEN MILL
Papers Are Filed In Decatur
 For $25,000 Project
lTENNEssEE VALLEY BUREAUl

TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAUJ
 ALBANY Ala, March A. 4.-Incorporatioh papers have been filed here by the Decatur Mill and Ele- vator company composed of local men who will operate the building and ma chinery of the old Brandon Mill and Elevator company on the banks of the Tennessee river. The company is capi- talized at $25,00O The milling ma chinery of the new company, now in the old Lyle Taylor building, will be in- stalled in the elevator plant. Corn meal will be made at once in the plant and later, according to c. w. Knight, the president, it is planned to erect flour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
TUSCALOOSA K
 PREPARING FOR
 BIG MEETING
Kiwanis Club To Be Host To Social Workers
 Of State
(TUsCALOOsA BUREAU,

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, March A. Especial. )-Tuscaloosa is making ella borate preparations for the state con- ference of Social Workers, to be held in that city, March 9, 10 and II. The Kiwanis club, of which Mfr. c. F. Persons is president, will entertain the visitors. The club places special stress on assisting the "underprivileged" child and all members are doing all pos sible to have most successful meeting.
 Already reservations are being made at the two hotels in Tuscaloosa, the McLester and the Burchfield, and rep resentatives of many Kiwanis and other civic organizations in the state will be present. This meeting will be interest ing to all people interested in com munity development in it's various phrases, and reservations should be made at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
CORDOVA TO HAVEI NEW SCOUT TROOP
Jasper Citizens Are Pleased
 Over Big Coal Deal
lIAsPER BuKEAul

JASPER, Ala. March 4.--A great deal of interest is being manifested here in the big coal field involving hundreds of thousands of acres of mineral land in this section of the state which was announced in Sunday issue of the Age-Herald, Mir. Musgrove, who promoted the deal, has not been in Jasper this week, therefore, full de- tails are lacking. However, those who are in touch with him state that a large office building will be erected here for the use of the newly organ ized Steep Water Coal company.
 Branch Store To Open
 R. o. Cranford, president of the hardware store has announced that his firm will establish a branch store in Cordova. The new hardware store will be located in the Miller building near the Busy Bee corner in Cordova, in the room occupied by Mir. J. H. Porter. a merchant who is moving away. The store will be run under the supervision of the Cranford Hardware store of Jasper.
 Fire. Fighters Entertained 1. A1s SkdIilOfu ciitcTtdiucu tut Jasper fire department Monday night with banquet at Kemps cafe All the men were present. Mir Cranford made short talk which was enjoyed by all.
 sf Form New Scout Troop
 Information was received in Jasper this afternoon that new scout troop was organized in Cordoya today with Hollingshead scout master and Wein- stein patrol leader. Mir. E. R. Sapp says this troop will be one of the largest in the county.
 To Work On Field
 Announcement was made here today that work would begin here next Mon- day to sod the new Ki-Ro athletic field
 Prepare For Election
 Arrangements are being made in Walker county this week for the hold ing of the presidential preferential pri- mary election next Tuesday. Clerks, inspectors and managers have been named.
 Wedding Of Interest < A wedding of much interest. to the people of Jasper was solemnized last week when Miss Catherine Strickland became the bride of Mir. Otis Daughtery Miss Strickland attended school here last year and has many friends in Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
RAIL PROJECT IS
 NOW UP'FOR 0. K.
Line Between Opelika And Birmingham Before
 Commission
tsTATE CAPITAL BUREAu)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March A. The Alabama public service commission received Tuesday from the interstate commerce commission the petition of the Central of Georgia to construct its line between Opelika and Birmingham. This petition was sent to the Alabama commission by the federal body for rec ommendation.
 One hundred miles of roadway will be. affected by the improvements, it is stated, and large amount of money in- yolved. The railroad proposes to re- locate 47Ia miles of trackage, which will shorten the mileage by 433 miles. It is expected that this will cause reduction in cost of service that will exceed 67 per cent of the improvement.
 Milk Inspectors Active
 The bureau of inspection of the state board of health during February made 256 inspections in IS communities, To- cated in seven counties, according to figures published Tuesday. Milk in- spectionss were carried on throughout the entire month, but only two weeks were devoted to field inspections.
 Twepty-eight hotels were inspected and 21 of these received certificates. The Self hotel, Oakman, and Robbins house, Beatrice, attained perfect scores. The average score of the 21 hotels re- ceiying certificates was 90.5, the aver age of the last previous scores being s2.5.
 Following is a summary of the inspec- tions of February: Hotels. 28: cafes, 49; barbershops, 32; soda fountains, H; bakeries, 6; bottling plants, 12 :; pasteurizing plants, I; dairies, "A; meat markets. 27; total, 256.
 Road Work Inspected
 C.. N. Mitcham, engineer of the third division, state highway department, and Fl. G. ,Culverhouse, assistant division engineer, returned to Montgomery Tues day from trips of inspection. Mir. Mitcham had been visiting the Mont gomery-Selma highway stretch under construction in Lowndes county. Mr. Culberhouse was in the southern part of Montgomery county Inspecting the work on the Dublin Orion road. The grading on this road is now 60 per cent completed.
 Aged Prisoner Paroled
 Parole was issued Tuesday by Cover nor Brandon to Andrew Dunnivant, convicted in Fayette county of distill- ing and given sentence of 15 to IS months. He began serving this sen- tence September 21, 1923. Dunniyant's parole was recommended by prison of- ficials, county officers, the trial judge and solicitor before it came to the members of the board of pafdons, who recommended it unanimously. It is stated that the prisoner is 90 years old and his family destitute.
 Amendment Approved
 Approval was given Tuesday by the Alabama public service commission to the proposed amendment to the cotton concentration tariff of the Western Railway of Alabama. This amendment would eliminate the requirement of daily reports of the cancellation of freight bills used for cotton shipments.
 Game Law Convictions
 The following convictions were re- ported Tuesday to the office of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
TO TALK PORT NEEDS State Docks Commission Meets in Mo-
 hilA TOdav

!, MOBILE, Ala, March 4.-(Special) ) matters will be discussed Wednesday at the regular monthly meeting of the state docks commission in connection with the construction of the port facilities: The meeting will be held at the offices of General Will liam l.. Sibert, chairman and engineer. Commissioner Charles Henderson of Troy, +. c. Blair of Tuscaloosa and General Sibert compose the board.
 Several hours will be devoted to port discussions. General Sibert will present suggestions of the state board of ap- praisers, it was believed, and the com mission will give careful consideration to the appraisals. .a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
LINK TRAILS BOY

OPELIKA, Ala, March 4.-Young Zibe Fletcher, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fletcher, fell as he was coming out of the grammar school building Tuesday morning, breaking his arm in the same place where it was broken several weeks ago. The arm had just healed from the previous break, which he received while skating on the sidewalk several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05

state game and fisheries commissioner i: Henry sArmon, Russell county, fined $25 for violating the trapping law; Jim Marshall, Russell county, fined $25 for trapping without license; J. H. Grif- fin, Marion county, fined $1O for hunt ing, without license Lister Williams and Sam Reese, Washington county. fined $10 for hunting without a ii- cense.
 Commissions Issued
 The following commissions were is. sued Tuesday by $. H. Blan, secretary of state: J. c. Hopwell, notary public, Birmingham, Jefferson county; A. F. Huson, notary public, New Market, Madison county; S. D. Cater, notary public, Montgomery, Montgomery county; W. H. Welch, notary public, Lincoln, Talladega county; J. E. liar. ris, notary public, Lincoln, Talladega county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
MANY IOIN CHURCH

CASTLEBDRRY, Ala, March 4.--A Especial. )-With total of 40 mems bers added to the rolls of local churches Castleberry's greatest revival came tt close after being in progress two weeks. The revival, conducted by Rev. R. J. Haskew, evangelist of the South Alabama conference, and held at the Methodist church, brought S4 members to the Methodist Episcopal church, to the Baptists 51 and to the Methodists 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
NEW BUILDINGS TO GO UP, IS REPORT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March A. Especial. al.)--Continuation of extensive building operations in Lincoln Mill vil- lage and the presence here of w. IL. Barrell, head of the Lincoln Mills cor poration, have revived rumors that the company contemplates extensive new additions in the near future.
 The company has a new addition al- most completed and some time ago bought enough for great extension of it's plant. Many cottages for opera tives are being erected. High officials of the company will not confirm the re- port of additional extensions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
, CITIZENS PLEASED
Three Members Of Old Dothan Council
 Are Returned

LOTHIAN, Ala, March 4.-Complete revised returns on the Dothan city cleo tion early this morning show the nomi- nation of three members of the old council. They are W. F. Martin, J. P. Bolts and B. c. Porter. New members elected were Walter Kornegay, Charles Coe, ward I; B. R. Pitcher, ward 3, and M. D. Bozeman and R. l.. Gaines, ward 4