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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
CELEBRATION HELD
 BY OLDEST LODGE
Masonic Club At Huntsville Gel
 ebrates Anniversary

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 1s.- Especial. Celebration of the hun dredth anniversary of the organization of Helion lodge, No. 1, ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the first lodge of the order in Alabama, was attended by large audience last night in Masonic Temple and addresses were delivered by Past Grand Master Lawrence N. Lee of Montgomery, and George H. Thigpen, superintendent of the Masonic Orphans home. Frank H. Ford, wor- shipful master, delivered an introduc- tory address reviewing briefly the his tory of the lodge and there was a spe cial program including a piano solo by Herbert Souther, song by Carlisle Davis, violin solo by John O'Neil and read ing by Miss Louise Lough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
ANNlSTON DOCTOR
 TO HEAD BUREAU OF FOOD CONTROL
New Department Created In Colbert County Ef-
 fective Jan. 1
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Dec. 1s.-Dr. Charles Thigpen, prominent physician of Admission, has accepted the position as chief of the bureau of food control of the Colbert county health depart ment. He will take up his duties on January l. Dr. Thigpen comes to Col bert county highly recommended for his professional efficiency, especially as re- gards the line of work in which he will be engaged here and with high moral and social standings.
 This addition to the Colbert county health department was made possible by the cooperation of the authorities of Sheffield and Tuscumbia and citizens in the passing of ordinances which calls for rigid inspection and the enforce ment of regulations governing the of- fering for sale of food products. Mrs. Thigpen, wife of Dr. Thigpen is niece of Dr. W. H. Blake, ST., of Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
Alleged Husband
 Of 2 Wives Held
 Of UnsOund Mind

DRATTVILLE, Ala, Dec. 1S.-
 Especial. }-Fred A. Smith,
 veteran of the World war, who was arrested here recently, charged with deserting wife at Bonafay, Fla, has been adjudged of unsound mind and will be sent to Bryce hos pital. When arrested, he was living quietly with >another wife and child.
 He was married about 15 months ago to an Autauga county woman in the country about ten miles from here, and they removed to Prattvllle last spring and have been living chiefly on the pension allowed him as a veteran on account of injuries received while in the service of his country.
 The veteran was originally from Cincinnati, O., and is said to have gone to Florida after his return from overseas, and married in that state. He and his wife did not get along we'll and he left her, it is alleged, and came to this county and married here. The last wife has been duly appointed his legal guardian to care for the pension he receives from the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
SULLIGENT FORMS
 COMMERCIAL CLUE
H. T. Ogden Heads New Cnam-
 Der Of Commerce

SULLIGENT. Ala, Dec. 1S.-(Spe- cial. mass meeting of the business and professional men of the town was he'd Tuesday night at the school audi torium to organize civic body, After much discussion and many suggestions it was voted to organize a regular chamber of commerce. The following officers were elected: H. T. Ogden, president, and F. NJ. Sizebore, secretary. A committee composed of w. D. New man, J. c. Stokes, and d'E. V. Nash was elected to draw up the bylaws for the organization by the time of the next meeting which will be Tuesday night, December 23. There were 36 present and all were very much interested in such an organization for the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
D0NAHOO HEADS
 KIWAN1S CLUB
Lonnie Noojin Elected Vice President Of Gads-
 den Organization
(Gadsden Bureau)

GADSDENt Ala, Dec. 1s.-C. A. Donehoo, superintendent of the city schools, was Thursday elected president of the Kiwanis club. Other officers named were: Vice president, Lonnie Noojin; treasurer, Otis Wragg; district trustee, 0. l.. Guice; directors, George c. Allen, W. H. Butler, Sidney Berk- stresser, T. l.. Christopher, Henry Howe, G. L. Moore and John l.. Ray. The club voted to do away with its meeting next week and to donate the cost of the luncheon to the Near East relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
unInI1P REPORTED

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 1S- Especial. "A holdup by an automobile bandit on North Church street has been reported to the police by R. H. Crick. Crick declares that as he was going home an automobile drove up to the curb beside him and the driver alighted with flashlight in one hand and pistol in the other, commanding him to throw up his hands. The robber searched Crick's pockets in an expert manner and found eight dollars which he ap- propriated, than stepped back in his car and drove rapidly away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
HTGH COURT HEARS
 LANCASTER CASE
Guardsman Convicted In Killing
 Of Walker Miner
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 18.-The case of Robert J. Lancaster, Alabama National guard, convicted of the second degree murder was submitted to the court of appeals today. The case was argued by Judge Horace Wilkinson of Birmingham, special prosecutor for the state.
 The Lancaster case is one of the most noted criminal cases in recent Alabama history. Several years ago, William Baird, coal miner, was taken from jail at Jasper and shot to death, at a time when a coal miners strike was in progress in the district.
 Baird had been arrested, charged with killing national guardsman and it was claimed that the party of men who took him from the jail and at whose hands he met death consisted of na. tional guardsmen, with Lancaster member of the party. Lancaster after two mistrials was convicted of sec- ond degree murder in Marion circuit court and given an 1S-year sentence. It was his appeals from this conviction which was submitted to the court of ap- peals today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
10 PER CENT DIVIDEND

The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Bank of Sulligent was held Monday night. It was shown that busi- ness had been good during the year, and 10 per cent dividend was declared. The following board of directors were elected for the ensuing year; Dr. R. H. Redden, Dr. F. A. Collins, R. w. Clark, F. NJ. Sizemore, Clyde Oldshoe, and W. w. Ogden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
HOLIDAY PERIOD BEGINS AT U. OF A.
Special Trains To Be Run Friday From The
 University
Tuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 1S.-The University of Alabama closes Friday at noon for the holidays and most of the students are preparing to leave in the afternoon for their homes on special trains to be run to accommodate the studnet body. Very few, it is said, will remain in Tuscaloosa to spend their vacation. The public schools also close Friday for the holidays season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
CHRISTMAS MELONS

Watermelons for Christmas has been the object of several melon growers for years past and Joe Williams, one of the most successful of the melon grow CTS of this region, declares that he has them in abundance this year. Several specimens of his melons in perfect con- dition, are being shown here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
PLAN PLAY FESTIVAL

A play festival will be given by the county schools at Denny field at the University of Alabama on February A. A demonstration of the play activities of the school the past year will be one of the features of the festival. Children of different ages will take part in the various stunts and plays to be put on during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
WIT NORMAN DIES
Large Family Is Left By Confederate
 Veteran

W. T. Norman, for many years a citizen of Sheffield, died this morning at the home of his son, J. 0. Norman. Square" Norman as he was familiarly known had passed his 70 years. He was a confederate veteran and had many friends throughout the state. He is sur vived by several children and grand children. Funeral services will be con- ducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maude Waldin Friday afternoon. Inter- ment will be in Oakwood cemetery Tuscumbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
ARRESTED IN STILL RAID

Sheriff Luther Loyd's deputies raided wildcat still in operation near the Winston county line yesterday arrest ing s. c. Dodd and Alvin Cofield, young men, bringing them to Hamil- ton and placing them in jail. Three gal Ions of whiskey was confiscated and a 35-gallon still was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
TATE HEADS ATTORNEYS
Will Succeed Wiley Tunstall, De-
 ceased

Judge s. W. Tate, vice president of the Calhoun county Bar association for the past year, was elected president of that organization yesterday at a meeting of the county lawyers held in the circuit court room at the county court house. Judge Ttate will succeed the late Wiley Tunstal who died in Greensboro last Saturday night. Judge Merrill was elected to the vice presi- dency to occupy the position thus vacant by Judge Tate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
OyERTON HEADS WOODMEN

Tuscaloosa Lodge, W. o. w., held it's annual election this week. D. c. Over ton was chosen counsel; Charles Jockson advisor; U. $. Lindsay, banker; G. D. Robertson. clerk; Marvin Hardin, watch man; J. c. Means, escort; Tom Brown,
 sentinel, and R. A. Wallace, D. l..
 Shirley and D. c. Overton, trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
FARMER ARRESTED

John Patterson, planter of Madison yesterday on a charge of having a still and liquor in his possession. He was held to the next federal grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
DEFECTS CORRECTED
School Children Found To Be More
 Healthy

According to reports of the county health authorities only 16 per cent of the 46O children in the Attalla public schools have deficient teeth, eyes or tonsils. Five years ago when the county board of health began to examine the children, those of Attalla found defective numbered 67 per cent. Two years ago it was 40 per cent. It is stated correc- tions are made after defects are shown by examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
TALKS ON HISTORY

Dr. W. H. Blake gave the Sheffield Rotarians a most interesting talk on early days in Alabama at their lunch con today. Dr. Blake is prominently identified with the Tennessee Valley historical society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
SCOUT DIES OF INJURIES

Sam Brooks, 17-year-old scout patrol leader, who accidentally shot himself while hunting Wednesday afternoon, died Thursday morning. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. Most of the Boy Scouts and scout leaders at- tended the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
CHANCERY COURT
 HELD AT HAMILTON
Two Arrested In Raid On Still
 Near Line

HAMILTON, Ala, Dec. 1S.-(Spe- cial. )-Judge Ernest Lacey of Jasper was in Hamilton this week holding chancery court. Several cases were tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
TRAVETERS TO MEET

Tuscaloosa Post of the T. P. A. will hold it's last meeting of the year Friday night at the McLester hotel. With the 1925 state convention coming here prep arations for the meeting will be begun at Fridays session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19

advantage of this amendment, however, while the old drainage act of 1915, passed before the adoption of the amend. ment, has been declared void.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
DEFENDS KHAN

A representative of the Ku Klux Klan of Birmingham spoke to a large crowd in the court house yesterday defending the order from newspaper criticisms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19

Perhaps one of those bargains in used cars in today's Age-Herald Want Ads is just what you have been looking for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
EXCHANGE CLUES ELECTS
w. R. McBurney Heads Tuscaloosa
 Organization

Organization
 The meeting of the Exchange club Thursday was devoted mostly to the annual election of officers. w. R. was elected president; A. E. Lambert, first vice president; Charles NJ. Fitts, second vice president; A. ". Struder, third vice president; E. H. Austin, secretary and treasurer; board of control, E. H. Phfer, c. c. Johnson, NJ. c. Thomas, F. H. Alston, A. w.. Patton, A. F. Tatum. Ed Livingston is the retiring president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
HOG SALE HELD
Car Load Sale By Troy Associa-

TROY, Ala, Dec. 1S.-(Special- Wednesday, the first sale of the Troy Cooperative Hog sales association was held ard one car of hogs was sold to A. B. Boutwell,, of Greenville. Tops brought $S35 per hundred. Atlanta and Montgomery stock yards had buyers at the sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19

You Know Tonic Is Good when it makes you eat like hungry boy and brings back the color to your cheeks. You can soon feel the Strengthening, Invigorating Effect ot GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. 60c.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
HENDERSON H. HARRIS

Henderson H. Harris, age 60 years, died at his home near Berry, Ala, Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
You Should See Our Beautiful Lounging Robes

If you wanted to give the Prince of Wales a Christmas Present you couldn't give anything finer than one of the Luxurious Silk Lounging Robes and Dressing Gowns. Many of the silks are imported Moire, Silk, Velvet, Cut Vel- vet, Brocaded Effects-they're simply gor- geous! And the values extraordinary at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
LITCHFIELD

Mr.. Edward T. Gilman, who was
called here by the death of his sister,
Mrs. Flossie Perry. returned to his
work in Whitensville, Mass, Satur-
day.
Miss Annie Andrews of Wales who
has been caring for her cousin, Mrs.
Perry, returned to her home Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurston Gilman of
Waterville and Mr.. ana Mrs. Alfred
Weston of Gardiner were in town
Thursday to attend the funeral Of
their cousin. Mrs. Perry.
The funeral services for Mrs. Flor
ence Perry were held Thursday after
noon at her late home. Rev. c. A.
Watkins officiating. The floral tri-
butes were many and very beautiful.
Evelyn Small passed the week end
with Ella Gogers. They attended the
senior play at Litchfield Corners, Fri
day evening.
Doris and Kenneth Cram attended
the Winter Carnival at Augusta FRI
day and Saturday.
Mrs. A. S. Trott and Mrs. r. N.
Adams were among the unfortunates
Wednesday. in being unable to get
home from the city on account Of the
storm. They passed the night with
Mrs. Adams brothers family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis True in Farmingda,e.
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Republicans Fail
Continued from Page One)

revenue than the Democratic rates and
aid thereby in financing.
While negotiations were going on
between the steering committee and
insurgent leaders, rumorS threatening
a new break in party ranks were heard.
Assertions made yesterday on the hoor
by Representative Mills. New York.
and Trendway, Massachusetts. Repuh-
lican members of the ways and means
committee, that they would vote
against the measure as il now stood
were followed today by declarations
of other Mellon rate advocates that
they would not even support n COM
promise on the income schedules. The
strength of this movement has not
been developed. but Representative
Longworth said he thought most of
the party would vote for the compro-
mise.
The fight to ditch tho Garner rates
will hinge on the vote on the previous
question which will be made immcdi-
ately the bill Is reported for final ac-
ton. If this is defeated. the measure
again will be open for amendment.
Republican members of the ways and
means committee also held n meeting
and considered n proposition of some
OF the members TO fight the entire bill
as now amended. No agreement was
reached. however, and another session
will be held tomorrow.
Chairman Green of the committee is-
sued n statement explaining the in
crease in inheritance taxes ana the Inn
position of a gift tax. while Repre-
sentative Mills issued a statement at
lacking every amendment thus far
made in the bill and declaring in its
present form it should not pass the
House.
Explaining the gift tax which was
approved on his motion, Mr.. Green
said lis effect on large estates will
probably not appear to any great cx-
tent i'll direct revenues. but indirectly
the receipts from income and Inherit
ance taxes will he largely augmented.
Under existing law owners of large
estates can give away amounts with
out tax and thus escape q portion of
the income SurtaXes and all of the cs-
tate tax on the amount of the Gift"
The provision In the amendment in
creasing the estate take rates. which
provides % per cent. credit for es-
tate taxes paid states. Mr.. Green said.
represents the greatest reform and
the most important change i'm our rev.
ehue System since the ADOPTION OF the
progressive income and estate taxes"
Its practical effect, he declared. would
be to mike the total amount of the
inheritance tax TO be paid under the
state and federal-provisions the same
in each state"
Mr.. Mills said the revenue bill re-
ported by the ways and means com
mittee 'at no point increased taxes"
THE present hastily thrown togeth-
err, improvised measure" he asserted,
follows no particular plan. 1t be-
gins by making a greater tax Ieduc-
ton that the treasury can bear and
then by the imposition of mex taxes and
the increase Of old seeks to reduce. the
deficit of its own creation. the net re-
suit being, however. the creation OF
over 100000. oU3.-
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failure Of the justice department TO
take action on the oil disclosures. prob
ably will be called up for debate to-
morrow and Ii is expected TO pass
without material delay.
There still is some difference of opin-
ion among senator's his to the personnel
of the investigating committee. but II
appears probable that a Republican
belonging to the Lafollette insurgent
wing of the party, which often has at
tackled Mr.. Daugherty's official acts,
will be selected as chairman. The Re-
publican Senate leaders have told the
president they believe the attorney
general should retire as soon as pos
sible, and they do not appear inclined
to place any obstacle in the way 81
the complete inquiry that Mr.. Daugher-
ty himself has said he would welcome.
Senator Willis of Ohio. one of the
very few Republican members who has
publicly defended Mr.. Daugherty from
the attempt to force his resignation,
conferred late today with President
Coolidge. He said afterward he would
not oppose adoption of the resolution
and it was indicated that action on IT
might be possible before adjournment
tomorrow.
Mr.. Coolidge also talked over the
situation late in the day with Paul
Rowland of Cleveland who is expected
TO act as Mr.. Daugherty's counsel IN
the Senate inquiry. This conference
took place after the attorney generai
had left Washington and Mr.. HOW
lands return to the department OF JUS
tice was awaited before the statement
reaffirming Mr.. Daugherty's position
was made public. There were some IN
dications that Mr.. Daugherty's mignt
have prepared and left with depart
ment officials still another statement OF
greater length for possible use in case
any fiat demand for his resignation
should come from the White House.
Today's decision was the oulmina'
tion of a series of discussions when
approached a turning point at two
hour conference which the president
held with Mr.. Daugherty early last
night. At that conference the situa'
ton was discussed in all its phases
and the president later called into con-
sultation his closest political advisers
in Washington-Secreta Slemp
Frank w. Stearns and William NJ. But
ler manager of the Coolidge presiden'
tial campaign.
Before the executive left the White
House proper Cor his office this morn.
ing Mr.. Daugherty again was called
| into conference by Mr.. Coolidge, VINO
frankly informed him of the conclu'
sions reached. The attorney genera
persisted in his refusal to retire for the
present, and the president did not In
! sist that he do so.
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currsn. Exsnts Club Meets

Current Events Club met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home or MIS-.
Grace l.. Hedrick, Academy street.
Several matters OF business were Ia
ken up. An appeal was read from
Opportunity Farm and 1t was voted
to send sum of money from the
club treasury to help in the work.
A letter urging the Importance Oh
public health work upon the clubs is
was read. No action was taken upon
this because the club is already ac-
lively supporting the public heaIth
work in Maine. Some other minor
matters were taken up.
The speaker of the afternoon was
Mrs. Fred Lilly. Her subject was the
Power of Islam" Mrs. Lilly traced
the beginning of Mohammedanism.
contrasting it in its beginnings with
other world religions, then gave an
outline of the way in which its power
was spread by the sword. She men,
toned the defeat of Charles Martel.
gave the spread of Islam into Syria.
Egypt, Africa and Spain. She dwelt
upon their power at its height and
the culture and learning il represent
ed. Then came the division of the
caliphate, and the three ccnters of
poWcI, SOluONa III IptllIi, sibi A's'sSNa'N
being two OF the capitals of rival
caliphs. Then Mrs. Lilly spoke of the
gradual downfall of Islam. due to the
divisions in the caliphte, the Mongol
invasions, and the way in which the
western world was waking up. ending
with driving out the Moslem from
nearly all of Europe. She emphasiZ-
ed the fact that the Turks or Osman-
II ore descendants Of the TurkOmanS
defeated and coverted by the earlier
SaracenS, and themselves become
fiercer missionaries of the sword
than their teachers. AS a conclusion
she sketched the present condition
of the world of Islam, its unrest since
the war and its spirit OF self-deter-
limitations. as shown by the National
list movement Of Renal Pasha. The
paper was of great interest. Current
events followed. The next meeting
will also he at the home Of Mrs. He'd
rick and Mrs. Jane Sleeves will have
the paper.