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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
| U. s. INTERVENTION FOR
De VALERAA ASKED IN HOUSE

American Intervention for the re-
lease OF Eamon De Valera and other
Irish Free State prisoners was urged
in the House today by Congressman
John ]. Boylan, Democrat. of New
York.
Citing presidents for the action,
Boylan said the United States inter.
vened when the ministers OF state
were tried in Greece.
Our Government also protested
when an archbishop, his vicar gen.
eral, and host Of clergy were perse.
cuted by the Soviet Government of
Russia" he said, adding that he be.
lieved it proper for Congress to in.
tervene and request the release of
the Irish prisoners.
Mrs. Catherine T. Wheelri0ht.
mother Of De Valera, is a resident of
this country. living at Rochester,
N. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
VANCOUVER HAS
MAN WANTED
IN D. c.
Pursuit and Capture Of Stat
ford E. Severn Reads
Like Movie Thriller.

Escapades rivaling those Of movie
thrillers probably will be revealed
when Stafford Eustace Severn,
thirty.four, alleged rum and drug
smuggler, is brought back to Wash
ington by Headquarters Detective
Bernard w. Thompson to face a
charge Of evadtng the narcotic laws.
Thompson left this city last night
for Vancouver, British Columbia,
the longest Journey for a fugitive
ever undertaken by a Washington
detective. Severn, after eluding the
police for two years, Is said to be
under arrest there.
Investigators who trailed Severn
Canada, islands in the south and
Cuba, finally captured their man
on a little stretch of land off the
coast of British Columbia. On this
island, it Is said, he had become
a planter.
In July, 1922, Severn was arrest
ed here by Detectives Harry Evens
and Robert Sanders alter he had
sold them $4,000 worth OF druss, it
is stated. Following his indict.
bond of $4,000. Not long after
ward, he fled.
Picking up a trail through a
woman to whom he had sent let.
tiers, investigators followed him
from. place to place. but each time
he seemed to be one jump ahead.
About a year ago, he was arrested
by Federal authorities on a rum.
laden yacht, and was jailed at
Flattsburg. While Detective Thomp-
son was going for him, Severn
sawed his way out.
About a week ago, he was taken
in Ocean City, British Columbia.
His captives took him to Jan.
couver, where British police ar
ranged to have him deported. He
was taken into custody by Edward
Fields, employed by Joseph Torillo.
the bondsman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
DISMISSAL OF ZoNING
INJUNCTION SUIT ASKED

A petition to dismiss the suit for
an Injunction filed recently against
the coming Commission and the Dis
trict Commissioners by Mrs Ruth
y. L. Larrabee and other residents
IN the neighborhood of Dupont Cir.
Gle, to prevent a permit to the
11OV massachusetts, Avenue Com
pany, Tor an erection Of an apart
ment at that place, was today filed
the coming Commission I'd the
District Commissioners.
petitioners declare that the con.
tempiated change of the height of
the building on the Twenty-first
street front of the property had
been duly advertised md a public
hearing held before the change was
authorized.
Petitioners declared they were
without authority to refuse the
permit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
Z SHOTS FIRED
At MORNING
PROWLER
Escapes After Noise Arouses
Householder - Man is
Held by Police.

Noises in his bath room, caused
by the stealthy raising Of screen,
early this morning, attracted the
attention Of James r. Guy, 1922
First street northwest. a salesman
for the Snyder & Little Shoe Com
pany.
Investigating, he discovered a
negro just as he entered his bed
room. Guy fired two shots, neiths :.
of which took effect, and TIN
prowler dived through the window
and made his temporary escape.
AS q result of description, fur
nished the police by Guy, John
Henry Kane was arrested twenty
minutes later by Policeman e. r.
Franklin, Of the Eighth Precinct.
where he was charged with house
breaking.
Kane denies that he was the in.
truder, but was unable to furnish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
P OL|CE MOVED
BY PLIGHT Of
MOTHER
Will Ask Parole for Son Who
Has Been Convicted in
PIGGY WiggIy HoId-up

Touched by the appeal made by
acknowledgement Mrs. Mary n.
Bradley, five headquarters detec-
tlves agreed today to request the
parole of Leroy Bradley, convicted
with two others in the $4,000
Piggy Wiggly robbery.
The aged mother nearly lost her
life yesterday when she fell into
Little river while trying to reach
the shore from the humble h0uss.
boat on which she lives in AFFECT
poverty. She was bent on coming
to this city to intercede for her
son.
Mrs. Bradley had tottered across
two other households ON her way
to shore. When about to step on
a gangplank, she lost her balance
and fell into twenty feet Of water.
She was rescued by Roy Wood, an
emrloye at the power house, who
rushed to the scene.
1t was from her cot III the mouse
boat. that the shivering and ex.
hausted mother unfolded the tragic
chapter of her life which ended
with the arrest of her son. 1t was
the timeworn tale of a young .ilan
falling in with evil companions and
being led astray, according to her
account. The mother explained
that for three days she did not
know where her son had disap.
peared and that it was a news.
paper that told her the bad news.
Detectives Edward Kelly, Thomas
Sweeney, Arthur Scrivener, Joseph
Waldron and Ira Keck are the
quintette which intends to recon.
mend clemency to the court. The
detectives admit that the young
boy is not "a bad fellow" and thew
appear confident that the Judge
will heed their recommendations.
Five robbers attacked the Piggy
Wiggly officials and secured SIS, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
GARDEN PARTY TO RAISE
HOUSE OF MERCY FUND

The annual garden party and
bazaar for the benefit Of the House
or Mercy will be given this after.
noon in the Cathedral Close at Mt.
st. Adams. Its purpose is to raise
FUNDS TO help carry on the work
FOR unfortunate girls and their chill
dren during the coming year, at the
home on Klingle road.
1t Is hoped that the return this
year will exceed that of last, when
profits from the lawn fete amount.
ed to nearly $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MORE
THAN ON ALL. RAILWAYS

NEW YORK, May 21.-There are
on the Government payroll more
persons than would be required to
operate all the street and steam
railways in the country. James A.
Emery, counsel of the National AS.
ISOLATION of Manufacturers, told
delegates to the convention of that
body here today.
In n period of twenty years, said
Emery, Federal commissions had
grown from three to thirty.three.
and their expenses from $500. 600
to $3.50 100000 annually.
Urging that the people take great.
err interest in political affairs.
Emery said that "the citizen indlf.
ferent to his political Obligation
was the unconscious ally of every
treasury raider"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
CANADIAN PoSToFFICE
CHIEFS HERE ON VISIT

Arthur Webster, secretary of the
Canadian postoffice department, and
p. 7. Coolican, general superin-
tendent of the Canadian postal serv-
ice, arrived here today for a two
day conference with Post office De-
partment officials.
Following the conference they
will leave for Montreal, where they
will sail for Stockholm, Sweden, to
represent Canada at the eighth uni.
versal postal conference on July 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
SHRINE BANDS WILL
SEND KANSAS CONCERT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. May 21.-
The Kansas City Stars radio sta.
ton will take an active part in
the activities attendant during the
Shrine convention in Kansas City
this week. The Star, station
WDAF', has reserved the week on
it's programs for Shrine musical
organizations.
Already seven Shrine hands
representing seven different cities
have arranged to broadcast from
the Stars station. Some OF the
largest band organizations in the
country will play.
The convention, of course. is
one of the big events on the years
calendar, and the musical end of
it this year is being played up."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
AMATEUR FIGHTER, 22.
IS DYING AFTER BOUT

BOSTON. May 21.-Charles Quinn.
an amateur fighter of Kansas City,
is at City Hospital today in a criti.
cal condition. believed to be suffer
ing from conclusion of the brain.
Quinn was knocked out by A.
Allegrini, Of Los Angeles, last night
in the third round of their bout at
the arena. Quinn is twenty-five
years old and lives at ITO East
Seventh street, Kansas City. He
fought in the 160-pound class
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
l. c. c. to Have Fare Hearing.

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission and the Public Service Com
mission. Of New York, win hold a
joint hearing in New York city. on
June IS, ON the subject Of commu-
tation fares between points on the
New York, New Haven and Hart.
ford railroad. 1t was announced to-
day. This hearing was previously
scheduled for June 2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21

Mrs. Webster is accompanying her
husband.
The delegates Of the United States
at the conference have not yet
been named.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
.PeriIs Increase in London

LONDON, May 21.-The growing
peril of London streets is seen in
statistics issued by Scotland Yard
for the first quarter of this year,
which show there were 1891 ACCT
dents, of which It's were fatal. The
worst offenders appear to be motor
cars, which account for 4834
accidents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-21
Adjournment June 7 Certain.

President Coolidge was assured
today by Congressman Longworth
and Madden that 1t was absolutely
certain" that Congress could ad.
journ by June Z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
SAYS LIME SINK
 CAUSED CAVE-N
Atlanta Engineer Reports On Reservoir Accident
 At Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala, Dec. G.-(Spe- cial. .)-After an examination to the caye-in of Talladega's new 2,OOO,OOO- gallon storage reservoir, H. F. Wiede- man of P. H. Norcorss X Co., Atlanta, announced that the accident. was un- doubtedly due to a lime sink.
 Mir. Wiedeman's examination was not thorough one, as the cavity could not be entered and he declared that until thorough exploration could be made he could express no opinion as to whether the damage can be repaired or not.
 Probably two weeks will elapse be- fore the cavern can be entered, as loose dirt near the cave-in will have to be sluiced off and then timbers placed in the opening so that 1t can be entered with safety. A construction foreman will be in the city early next week to do the necessary work preparatory to the examination.
 Mir. Weideman stated that if the sink is not too great it can be filled in and repaired at a cost of $5,000 or $6,O00, but on this point he said he could ex- press no opinion until the hole was entered. Should it prove that the res ervoir can be repaired, it will not take great time to do 1t.
 As to the present status of the city's water system. he declared that it's eff ciency is absolutely unimpaired both as to the quantity and quality of the water, and that the accident only re- suited ill an inconvenience in pumping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
200 HUNTERS PROTECT WOODS
 AGAINST FIRE
(State Capital Bureau)

" ONTGOMERY. Ala, Dec. 6. WI Two hundred hunters recently
 spent two days on approxi- mately a township of woodland and started not a single forest fire, ac- cording to the state commission of forestry. This was notwithstanding that the present drought is said to be the most serious that has occurred in ths history of the state.
 The occasion of this splendid ex ample of using but not abusing the woodlands was the annual hunt on the forest holdings of the Allison Lumber company near Bellamy. Hunters were present from over the entire state and many of them en- gagged freely in smoking. The woods were exceedingly dry and single lighted match or cigarette stub dropped without being extinguished might easily have resulted in a dis astrous forest fire. This was par ticularly true of the second day of the hunt when the entire state was swept by heavy winds. Most of the visitors were members of the Ala bama Wild Life Conservation league and the security of the woods during their presence was concrete evidence of the ability of the association to put into effect it's high standards of sportsmanship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07


 ports was one calling for a standardized test for home economies work in high schools, which was received favorably by; the assembly.
 Miss Henrietta Thompson of Auburn, chairman of the committee on college problems of the Alabama Home Econ omics association" read the report of her section. She said the outstanding college problem was the classification of freshmen and the planning of their work in order that repetition in their instruction may be eliminated. She cited instances where numerous students have had to duplicate their work on account of improper classification.
 Following this report Mrs. Mamie c. Thorington of Montgomery read the re- port of her committee on publicity and recommended many changes and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
Ford Gets Double MiLeage
 With NelU Intention Simple Device Works Wonders

The most amazing and remarkable in- vention that has come to light in recent years has just been produced by Rob ert Martin of Chamberlain, S. D. Fords that were formerly making only 12 to IA miles on gallon of gas are now getting from 28 to 43 miles, by using this new attachment. This marvellous invention is simple affair of alumni mum and glass and can be installed by anyone in just few minutes. In ad- dition to increasing mileage, it filters every drop of gasoline fed to the cyl finders and removes every particle of carbon at the same time. MT. Martin guarantees it to increase mileage on any car and is willing to give one free to any person who will help him in troduce it. Write Robert Martin, S27-99 Somers Bldg, Chamberlain, S. D., and ask for his free sample offer.- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
GADSDEN LEADERS. DECIDE TO START
 JUNIOR CHAMBER
Steps Also Taken To Se-
 cure Several New El Industries
(Gadsden Bureau.)

GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. 6.-The chamber of commerce, at its regular monthly luncheon Friday night, took definite steps to organize a junior chamber. W. H. Butler, G. l.. Moore, Tom Whitworth, J. O. Hinkle, Jr, Eddie Freeland, Robert Joerg and Joe Stanley were appointed a committee to canvass the city for members.
 E. D. Banks, president of the Annis- ton Junior Chamber, and of the state body, was the chief speaker. President J. L. Herring read his annual report which showed that numerous industrial projects are on foot, including several steel wire working mills, a cotton fac tory and others. W. P. Lay, J. l.. Herring, Otto Agricola and c. $. Ward were appointed a committee to locate cotton mill under plan suggested by Captain W. P. Lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
|NEW SCHOOLS GO UP IN PULLMAN Buildings At Hulaco And Welt Just Com
 pleted

PULLMAN, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Special. Many new rural school buildings are go- ing up over the county. Among those which are just being completed are the rew school buildings at Hulaco and at Welti. These buildings are frame ones and exactly alike. They cost about $9,OOQ each. Of this amount the state furnishes one-third and the citizens of the community raise the remaining two thirds.
 Oak Grove is erecting a new building Of two rooms and other communities will have new buildings soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
PEANUT-POTATO
 WIZARD IS FOUND
(Continued from Page One. )

is deeply religious and considers he IS doing an inspired work.
 His Early Life
 Until he was 19 years of age Doctor Carver says the old blue-back fspeller was the only book he ever studied. Of his early days he says:
 II was born at Diamond Grove, Mo-, about the close of the Civil war, in a one-roomed log shanty, on the farm of Moses Carver, a German by birth and the owner of my mother, my father being the property of a Mir. Grant, who owned the adjoining plantation.
 During the marauding incident to the war, Carver relates that he and his mother were stolen and spirited away to Arkansas.
 Our master immediately sent fine race horse and some money to purchase us back" he said "The horse was giv- en for me, but my mother could not be found.'
 The young negros father had pre- viously been killed accidentally, so that he was left after the war a penniless orphan. He managed to go to school every winter, supporting himself by cooking and doing all kinds of house work in private families. From the first he stated that he wanted to know every stone. flower. insect, bird or beast and consequently lived much in the woods
 Works in Laundry
 After finally finishing high school, young Carver entered Simpson college at Indianolo, Iowa. Three years later he entered Iowa State college at Ames, Iowa. Here he obtained his bachelor and master degrees For a while he remained there as member of the fac ulty and was then called to Tuskegee. He paid his way through college by working in a laundry.
 Of his many varieties of dyes, Doctor Carver declares they are as permanent as the clays of the hills from which they are made.
 All 1 do is to compound what God has made for mans use and delight, :" he says. Tt is the handiwork of God, not mine" And that IS his philosophy that he is doing Godly work.
 In introducing the potato and peanut into society, Doctor Carver likes to consider himself just worker for the good of his race and for the south as a whole. He does not look the part when seen at work in the laboratory or in the fields at Tuskegee. He is small of statue and slightly stopped.
 But his sparkling eyes portray a great soul and his handclasp the able chemist in agriculture that he is.
 The annual Spingarn medal was awarded to Doctor Carver in 1922 for the most distinguished achievement by an American of African descent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
MERIDIAN TO BUILD NEW $I5O,OO Y. M. C. 4,
Ground To Be Broken On Jan
 uary Second

MERIDIAN, Miss, Dec. 6-(Spe- cial.)-It is announced by the building committee that ground would be broken for building Meridian's new $150,000 Y. NJ. C. A., building January ?. Fit ting ceremonies will mark the throw ing of the first shovel of dirt, the full program not yet has been completed The money to erect the new "Y' home was raised in this city during last year by public contributions during cam paign of about ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NEW BOATS TO RUN
 ON ALABAMA RIVER
Stern-Wheel Packet Arrives
 From Louisiana

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 6.-The stern wheel river packet Peerless arrived here from Morgan City, La, and will be put into service on the Alabama river this week. The inauguration of the service of the Peerless will be the second to be started this week. The packet Alabama. which was built at the Harrison Bros. shipyard, Mobile, will go into regular weekly service be- tween Mobile and Peachtree, Ala, be- ginning Monday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TO IMPROVE SCHOOJ.

At the regular meeting of the board of directors of the Columbus Cham Der of Commerce this week. H. NJ Pratt reported that the city council had made provision for additional exits tc the auditorium of the Lee High school A letter was read from Paul D. F Spearman of Fremont, president Of Mississippi-Alabama Central Railway company, requesting certain cooperation in the building of that road into Co lumbus. An invitation was extended him to meet with the board of direc tors in the near future and outline his plans in detail. The Chamber of Com merce decided to continue membership in the Southern Commercial Secretaries association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
FARMERS TRAPPED

Robert Sanford and B. M. Morton, farmers of Green valley, were trapped in Morton's barn Friday afternoon just after they are said to have sold five gallons of whisky to two customers. Sheriff Leath and Deputy Sheriff Robertson had hidden in the barn dur ing the day and walked out on Sanford and Morton as they were winding up a sale, it is said. The officers found 15 gallons of whisky in a hay loft, they reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
24,2s1 BALES GINNED
Cullman County Crop Sold For S4OOO,OOO

According to the recent cotton re- ports. CulIman county has 24,2S1 bales of bolton ginned this year, as compared with H. 761 last season, as. compared scnlescotton in the county to be ginned
 according to tbe yinners. .Valuing the cotton and the seed at approximately $50 per bale, Cullman county will have near S4,OOO,OOO from her cotton crop this fall. The weather has been admirable for picking cotton and it is white and of very fine fibre, according to cotton buyers here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07

est relief is sooth- ing, penetrating St, Jacobs Oil. Rub it right C1 your pain ful back, and in- stantly the sore ness, stiffness and lameness disappears. Don't stay crippled! Get a 35 cent bottle of St. Jacobs Oil from your druggist. A moment after it is applied you'll wonder what became of the backache or lumbago pain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
35c "Danderine" does Wonders for Any Girls Hair

While beautifying the hair "Dander- inc" is also toning and stimulating each single hair to grow thick, long and strong. Hair stops falling out and dandruff disappears. Get bottle of "Danderine' at any drug or toilet coun- ter and just see how healthy and youth full your hair appears after this de- lightful, refreshing dressing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
HOME ECONOMICS ; CONVENTION HELD Classification Of Freshmen Is
 Given As Problem
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. G. What was pronounced one of the most successful conventions in the history of the Alabama Home Economies as- sociation was brought to close here today, with luncheon at the Whitley hotel. Plans for the expansion of the work for 1925 were discussed at the closing session Saturday morning, at which many reports were read. Among the commentators contained in the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
MUCH SMOKE
 BUT NO FIRE
 M THIS CASE

c HEFFIELD, la., Dec. 6.-(Spe-
 a!.)-The old addage of where there is smoke there is fire" was proven unture :n Sheffield today when the fire department of nitrate plant numbe. one answered a call to plant number two where thick volumes of smoke was coming from one of the laboratory buildings.
 Upon arrival i: was found that the smoke was caused by water com ing in contact with a quantity of phosphorus which was stored in the building and there was no fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
CAPTAIN REASON DIES

Captain W. P. Reason, for many years wealthy farmer, died Friday at the home of his daughter near New Orlans. The funeral will take place at Duck Springs, this county, Sunday aft ernoon. Captain Reason reared 13 chill dren and gave them all a university education. All thirteen are teachers and principals in universities. He represented Etowah in the state leg islature in 1894.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
HELD UNDER BOND

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 6.-Sidney Met calfe, auto mechanic, after long pre- liminary hearing today in the recorder s stantine, a river front cafe proprietor, was held to the county grand jury under S5,000 bond. Constantine was shot as he was advancing on Metcalfe with a knife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
CONDUCTOR WOUNDED

Information reached Meridian late last night from LImberton that Con ductor F. R. Willis, who was alleged to have been seriously wounded by Engineer w. H. Graham during an altercation between the two near that place late Thursday, would recover un- less there should be complications.