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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
REPORT AWAITED
 IN EDWARDS CASE
No New Developments, State And Defense
 Report

Until State Chemist B. B. Ross of Auburn completes ifs analysis of the stomach of Mrs. George T. Edwards, killed in Fairfield on December 7, no new developments in the case are ex- pected, it was announced by Solicitor Ben Perry of Bessemer Friday.
 Dr. Edwards is being held in the Bessemer county jail without bond, and his attorney stated that he had not de- cided his future procedure. Two actions under consideration by Mir. Ross are an appeal for an early trial and the is suance of writ of habeas corpus. Under present plans, Dr. Edwards is to be tried late in February.
 One angle of the case which came to light Friday was that the state did not believe Mrs. Edwards was poisoned but are analysing the stomach for the presence of narcotic drug, which would produce sleep.
 However, it is not believed that the chemist will complete his analysis for several days and in the meantime, the state is contenting itself with investi- sating minor details of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
$3OO,O ,OOO Fire Razes Six Big Buildings
 At Tupelo, Miss.
(By Associated Press.l ]

"UPELO, Miss, Dec. 19.-Fire
 that broke out about o'clock
 this afternoon in the Masonic club rooms on the third floor of the Professional building ragged until shortly after o'clock tonight before it was subdued. Half block in the business portion of the town was de- stroyed by the flames. A conserva- tive estimate places the loss at S300,- GOO. not more than half of which is covered by insurance.
 Calls for help were sent by the Tupelo fire department to neighbor- ing towns but half-dozen of the largest business buildings in the town, including the Masonic temple and Stantonville telephone exchange were burned before the efforts of the fire-fighters were of any avail.
 No one was injured so far as is known The origin of the fire is undetermined.
 Dynamite was used by firemen to stop the spread of the fire. At 8 o'clock tonight the flames were still smouldering but there was no fear that it would get beyond the dyna- mited area. First reports stated that the origin of the fire was undeter- mined but it was later said that de- fective wiring was believed to have caused the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
YEGGS LOOT BANK;
 FIRE TEXAS CITY
Loss At Valley View Is Placed
 At $24O,000
lBy Associated Press.)

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. l9:- The loss to the two banks at Valley View which were robbed early today before the burning of the towns busl- ness district, was placed this afternoon at $12,500 in cash. One bank lost about $60, ,000 in notes and securities, it is said. The total loss from fire and bandits will reach $240000, it is estimated.
 The yeggmen. dynamiting the vaults of the First National bank, made away with its safe and that of the Guaranty bank and then started the fire which wiped out the entire business section.
 When the first alarm sounded the building in which the two banks are located, was in flames. Through the flames it could be seen that the bank vaults stood open and both safes, each weighing about 4,00O pounds, were zone,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
SMYRNA FIRE LOSS
 NOT RECOVERABLE
American Tobacco Company
 Loses London Suit

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The suit for 100000 pounds sterling brought by the American Tobacco company against the Guardian Assurance company for losses sustained in the Symrna fire of 1922, was decided today in favor of the assur- ance company.
 Justice Rowlett said that the ques- tion before the court was whether the Symrna fire was an act of war, result ing from the hostilities between the Turks and the Greeks, or whether it was an accidental conflagration. War losses were not covered by the policy.
 The justices decision stated:
 "The Turks were exultant over their triumph. Can it be said that the fire was not connected, even indirectly or remotely, with the military occupation I do not think it can.'
 The action was in the nature of test case to determine the liability of insur- ance companies arising out of the Smyrna holocaust. It was estimated that approximately 2O.OOO,OO0 pounds ster- ling was involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
NEWS FROM TODAY'S
 WANT ADS
Statement October 10th, 1924
 KESOIKCEA

Experienced nurse is wanted. Steno- bookkeeker is sought, salary $75 a month. Dictaphone operator is wanted. Three gas heaters are offered for $6 and $S.
 Diamond ring lost in downtown district.
 5-room bungalow on elevated lot in East Lake offered for s3,OO0. will trade for car or small farm. Modern Groom bungalow is offered for sale. s250 cash; bal terms. Many attractive rooms are offered. Investment on Ave. F. between 30th and 3lst Sts., offered for $6,OOO.
 lot close to Milner Heights suit able for apartment site, is of- fered for $G,000. 1924 Ford touring is offered for $35O.
 Lot located at Earle Place is of fered for $500 14th St. alley corner, between 3rd and 4th Ayes. north, is offered for sale.
 Investment on 3rd Ave. W, is ad- vertsed for S25,000. Many practical Christmas gifts are suggested. 1922 Ford touring offered for s1S5. Buick 1 touring, 1924 model, is ad- vertised for S525. Young lady cashier is sought Turn to pages IS and l9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
TWO LOCAL MEN
 ATTEND MEETING
Sales Conference Of Caldwell &
 Company Held In Nashville

Leland Rankin and R. l.. Edwards. of the Birmingham office of Caldwell and company, are in Nashville attend ing the two-day sales conference of that organization. Representatives of Cald- well and company from all of their branch offices are attending.
 Reports to the conference show that the past year has been decidedly the most successful in the history of the company. Plans will be made during the meeting to increase the business for the coming year still further. During the year now closing Caldwell and com panv have opened four new branch of fees and have substantial enlarged their organization in all of the cities where they were already located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
ARMY ENGINEERS REPORT AGAINST
 WARRIOR LOCK
Declare $1,SOO,OOO Sanders Shoals Project Would
 Be Unprofitable
ORy Associated PreSs.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Army en- Cineers today reported against improve ments of Mulberry Forks, of the Black Warrior river. above Sanders Shoals in Alabama.
 The division engineer has recom- mended the construction of the lock anc dam with d 2j-foot lift at sanders Shoals to improve navisat tion facilities through Mulberry and Spisey forks to the upper limits of the river. The coal department estimated that the cost of this was $1,S52,36O with an alternate estimate of S1 .235,000 for 21-foot dam also submitted.
 The river and harbor board. however, reported it considered that the percent age of coal shipped from Alabama coal fields through the Warrior river very small.
 Major General Taylor, chief of the army engineers, after reviewing opin- ions. stated that he did not deem the proposal worthy of federal aid, as an increase in commerce which had been expected the last few years on the War rior had not materialized and that fur thermore he did not, think proposed i'm provements would stimulate it further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
NEW STANDARDS
 OF COTTON URGED
Senator Sheppard, Texas, Intro
 duces Weight Bill Friday

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Authority would be given the secretary of agri- culture to formulate and enforce new standards of weight for cotton bales and of methods of baling under q bale introduced today by Senator Sheppard, democrat. Texas. An appropriation of $25, ,0O0 was carried in the measure to meet expenses of an investigation of available methods of compressing cot ton for shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Upon the
 election of William Green as
 president of the American Fed eraation of Labor by the executive council this afternoon, James Dun can, first vice president, at once re- signed. A close associate of the late Samuel Gompers for 40 years, Dun can told his colleagues he felt entitled to the office himself because of seniority and long service. His resig- nation will not be acted upon until the executive committee meets again at Miami, Fla, about February 5. Duncan, former head of the Granite Cutters. says his decision is fire yocable.'
 Green, who has been secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America since 1912, and votes in Coshocton, Ohio, was nominated by Thomas A. Rickett, of Garment Work ITS and seconded by Matthew Woll of the Photo Engravers. Both Woll and Rickett had abandoned tentative candidates of their own and retired in favor of Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
AGREEMENT NEAR
 IN VIADUCT WAR
(COntinued From Page One.)

 approval. The provision is made that the city pay 20 per cent of the cost, and that the railroads and property owners pay the remaining so per cent on a basis to be amicably worked out before the commission acts definitely probably a 50-50 cost split.
 City Attorney w. J. Wynn, called in by the commission, ru1ed that an agree ment on spans at Twenty-fourth and Twenty-sixth streets would not interfere with the legal phases of the under pass fight.
 It is probable that an agreement on the Twenty fourth street span will be reached first, since the railroads have had this project under careful consid eration for weeks, but an adjustment of the Twenty-sixth street project is expected to follow closely.
 The movement of property owners to bear a portion of the viaduct expense at Twenty y-sixth street was declared by Robert D. Johnston, patent attorney. to be one of the most encouraging de yelopments in the grade separation problem in several years. MT. Johns ton asserted that he could see consid erable business logic in the campaign and that he expected concreate results to come from it.
 "The assessing of property owners along the thoroughfare most effected is logical plan. With a viaduct built either at Twentyfourth or Twenty sixth streets. or both, property values would reflect handsome enhancement of values and the profit to those taxed would far exceed their assessment" he said.
 The attorney stated that the pro posal of distributing cost of grade crossing separation might even be fol lowed in the construction of under passes below Twenty street. Some feasible method for taxation could be worked out, he said, so that realty hold CTS would pay in comparison with the benefits they derived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
DEATHS

NIr,. Mury Chiles-Funeral services for Mrs. HAry Chiles. 64. who died at a local hospital Friday night, will be held at 2 o'clock sunday afternoon. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery with Brown in charge. Mrs. Chlles is sur vived by her husband and one son, R. W. Chies and by one daughter Mrs Helen Carter,
 rIen Buff0rd-Cleo Bufford 10 0-months old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Allen Bufford, Route 6, died Friday morning at the residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from Walker chapel with Morrison in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
SUPPLY MEASURE CARRIES S25,O0O FOR BIRMINGHAM
Bill Provides For Exten- sion Of Post Office
 Mailing Platform
By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-The largest peace time supply bill ever pre- sented to congrcss-a measure carry ing more than three quarters of a billion dollars for treasury and post office department activities during the coming fiscal ypar-waS reported today by the house appropriation committee.
 The total is SIG3. 1S0. .522, or S11,- S90,614 more than for the current year, but approximately S12,000,000 less than budget estimates.
 Of the combined total. S126,911.107 would go to the treasury and S636. 269, 41J to the post office department.
 $11.OO0OO0 For Dry Unit
 Included ill the treasury item IS S1 1 100000 for enforcement of prohibit tion-S7S3, l20 more than recommended by the budget, but S341,77O less than the total available this year.
 Among the post office department items is S2,600,000 for the transcon- tinental air mail service-S150,0 ,00O less than the amount granted for this year.
 For the New Orleans mint $11 AGO is provided; for extension of the mailing platform and changes i'll approaches hL tHe DlTillIlsfldll' <Alh'' Po'' oiIi'S and courthouse $25, ,000: for remodeling the first floor, including mechanical equipment and other alterations. at the Mobile. Ala. customhouse and post office S15,000.
 The bill carries S16G56. 200 for the customs service-$322,940 less than was appropriated last year; S417, 600 for the Federal Farm loan buearu; 1; $4S,02l, ,S60 for the internal revenue service, including the $1lOoo,0o0 for prohibition enforcement; S9.103.1O1 for the public health service and Sl.6S2,- O40 for mint and assay offices.
 The bill carries S526.313 for mail transmission by pneumatic tubes-the amount available this year-and SS9,- 250.000 for rural delivery service, the latter decrease of S600,O0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
HUGE RUM FLEET.
 ADMIRAL'SPLEA
(Continued From Page One.) requires two or three days and that distilling is decreasing.
Prescriptions Decrease

Prescriptions Decrease
 Assistant Commissioner Jones dis closed that more physicians are taking out permits to prescribe intoxicating liquor for medicinal purposes than for merly. while about $500 such permits were revoked last year for lack of good faith on the part of the holder.
 There are now 6S industrial alcohol plants and S3 denaturing plants, Mir. Jones said, and Dr. J. NJ. Doran, chief of the industrial alcohol and chemical division, revealed that 70 bonded ware houses, of which 2S are concentration and nine are consolidated warehouses, are in operation, with 20,000,O00 gal Ions of whisky in bond.
 Ut will take considerably over ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20

the college, nor transfer to the alumni association its management.
 Tn dealing with this question I am not concerned with majorities or minor ities, but with determination to de what l think is right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
CASCADE PLUNGE DANCE

of the biggest dances of the season Sat urday night when Mig Lawley's .musi- clans will be the feature attraction. A new heating system has been installed and patrons of the popular resort are assured of a comfortably heated hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20

years, possibly 12 years, at the present rate of .medicial consumption" Dr. Doran estimated, ito exhaust the whisky stock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
CARAWAY SUCCEEDS ADAMS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Senator Caraway. democrat, Arkansas, today was appointed to membership on the senate public lands committee to fill the vacancy left by the withdrawal of Senator Adams. democrat, Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-20
TOIOyyFR APPROACH

The appropriation of S25,000 for the Birmingham post office and courthouse will be used to change the level of load ing in the rear of post office, which will facilitate easy loading of mails, according to J. G. Bass, postmaster. The changes will involve the lowering of the present approach to the build ing three feet and repavins it. The space to be changed is about POO feet by 50 feet The changes will be made under the supervision of w. F, Snead, internal revenue collector and custod- ian of building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

But-we're not contented with
sweeping aside all charges between
maker and ourselves. We have per-
fected one of the most economic retail
clothing services for men and young
men in America. Operating upstairs
we effect rental saving of $4,000
year. Selling for cash we've no credit
losses. Turning our stock fast reduces
our capital investment to a minimum
and keeps our statesmen on their toes
every hour in every day.
The thrifty buyer likes to dwell
ON these points! He sees that there is
no idling in Fahey-Brockman store.
He knows that we can operate on
about a third of the capital of any
competitor doing the same annual
business-because we turn our stock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
SHOW SUCCESS
Many See 0ahIia Exhibits;
Shorey Wins Sweepstakes

Officials OF the second annual
Dahlia show. which closed Thurs.
day today estimated TINT 50. 900
people saw the exhibits at the new
extension TO the pike II. market.
over 5000 amateurs and IS pro
fessionals showed flowers az the
two-tiay exhibit
William II shorey. professional
exhibitor. won the sweepstakes for
the finest dahlla shown. in competi.
ton with all other exhibitors.
Great satisfaction with tho down.
town show was expressed by those
In charge The exhibit last year
was held at the arrnory. Attendance
at the chow just closed was double
that OF last year. they said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
To Extend Service
of Postal Savings

A campaign TO extend the service
OK the INT. u States po,th savings
system will re conducted By the Sc.
attl, posfofiico the wesk OF ser-
TENDER, 1925. according to an an.
nouncement by Postmaster c. ~
Perkins e DAY.
Mr.e Itcpie will be urged TO te.
poslt their "a, ncy in the pcs Il sav.
ings. Tho postoffice IL not corn.
pcting wiiG private banks Perkins
says. but Is seeking 10 prevent
boarding by putting money irio
circulation .rat would Otherwise be
"salted' away.
The United States postoffice. in
it's savings department, now has Of
deposit 5000, 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
Death Takes Wife
of French Consul

Mu Marcel u Daily. wife OF the
acting French consul here. died sud
denly n heart disease at the family
home, 2ol7 soylHton ave, ~. Thurs
day Funeral services were 10 be held
at The B0nney- watson chapel az o..
clock D. m. Friday. the Rev Canon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
Fit and Style
Guaranteed

We are noaO Snoring q great
variety of Fall and Winter Models-aU
the last aUord IN Style-enpresSed d.
rect from the makers. Mems staple
suits galore-Slims and Stoots as aUeH
as yo,t,,g mems snappy models. We
haze the suit, ouercoat or raincodt you
avant at guaranteed saving of ten
dollars. Come on IN and let's shoe
you!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

CUNFLowERs on sunse, hill
- and isn't that where they're
supposed 10 flourish7 Yes. indeed.
and that's just the very reason Miss
Ruth warteS Ballard high school
Girl. has entered her prize sun.
flowers In the Market Day parade.
for Saturday. September 81.
The Market Day parade Is TO ad-
vertise Seattle day. October :. AZ
the Western Washington fair. and
every boy and Girl in Seattle be.
tween the ages OF 10 and IS years
Is invited 10 enter his or her ex
hibst Of fruit, vegetables or pets
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
Kills Herself by
Leap Between Cars

BUTTE. Mont. Sept. i9.-Mrs
Harry Epsdine. 20. wife Of Sc.
attic merchant, jumped between two
cars Of al castbound Milwaukee
train and committed suicide The
death occurred near Bearmouth, 81
miles west ~ Butte.
Her husband told authorities that
the woman .ried death by poison
at her home July 20, following a
nervous breakdown from which she
has suffered for several years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

in the parade. Fifty dollars In
cash prizes are offered for the best
entry from the vegetable and ami.
NAL kingdoms. and the vegetables
and flowers are 20 be nuctionsd az
the City Hall park. after the parade.
the benefits TO so 70 some charitable
institution.
The Sunset Hili Improvement
club has taken charge Of the flower
section Of the pande However,.
This does not prohibit other entfcs
II you have a beautiful flower. a
huge vegetable. a luscious fruit. or
a Pretty or unusual pet. enter IL in
The Market Day parade. For Eur.
Their details call MIS-. Guy at tho
Seattle office OF the Western Wash.
ington fair. in the Chamber Of Com.
ulerec. MA in-50s0.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
Calf Club Work Is
Accusing Interest

RITzv1BLE. Wash, Sept. b.
Farmers in Adams county are show.
ing a keen interest in the work Of the
boys dalry.calf club at Warden.
Many OF them attend meetings on
feeding and care. as those whose
wheat crop was very light are de.
pending largely upon their cows for
Yarn income this coming winter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
w. J. Coyle Spent
$2,863 in Campaign

OLYMPIA. Sept. 10 William J.
Coylr. unsuccessful candidate Tor re-
publican Eubsrnutoral nomination.
filed nturns with the secretary q
state yesterday, showing campaign
expenses ~ 1897 @ W Louitt
farmrT.labor candidate FOR attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
One Early Settler
Had One Huge Foot

one 81 Scatile.s early settlers GER
tainly had ID huge foot n measured
~ inches Ions. four inches acrosa the
heel and five and a hair inches
across the hail % the foot
Petrlncd remains o. the sale ~ an
ancient shoe ~ those measurements
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
Latest Styles
Same Prices

The F-B Stores are
stocked with a larger
variety of new suits
and overcoats than
ever before:
more fine aooolenS
more rich patterns
more Re,C models
more smart styles
all direct from New
York. Sold at the same
standard prices-carry-
ing the same saving of
$40 at least-backed by
the same guarantee and
followed with the same
personal service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
FATHERS ERROR

81 liked that young fellow you
we're with the other night. so ] asked
him TO dinner this evening. Told him
to drop around in his business
clothes"
"oh, fathorl He's a life-guard. -
Judge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
Low Overhead Spells High Values

at least three times to his one. Idle
money and idle men along with high
rental charges constitute the high cost
of merchandising. And that's the nut
the Fahey-Brockman system was de-
signed to crack.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

were found 40 feet underground.
where Beacon han H. being washed
away az 9th ave \ and Main a. g.
A. Hawkins, sit Poplar place. II the
The finder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

general, showed campaign cEpcnses
~ nothing explaining that his filing
fee was paid BY John g. Kennedy.
state secreta'y u the party
W y Askren, candidate for The
state supreme court, spent $4,000,
his report showed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

Weird animals of immense size are
rumorcd 90 rNiHt In an unknown
Arctic rcEion between tho CuNillo
ana 'urcupino rivers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

Darling. / viii lay my fortune az
your feet
'&o. but you haven't a large for
tune"
mo bat IL win look larger beside
those feet"
lie won-Emory T0reador.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19

Manufacturers ~ fancy hatpinH re-.
port q heavy slump la their business
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
What You Get for Your Money

When you buy good suit good overcoat at the
clothing for incidental charges that
tackled the between the maker and The Fahey
Clothing Service charges
reduces the of them to a minimum.
For nstance-t the Master Taors of America real
money merchandise retailer
genial fellow. He commission of ~ 1870 That's
small bill of goods but imposing
million and half dollars worth of merchandise year
We and Because direct
maker insists quantity discounts with
volume Frequently these discounts than
Hence quality clothes for and
young Fahey windows competition
can touch
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-19
PAGES Is TO 28
SISTER WON nXER

Bll-s. u Trinity Episcopal church,
gfnciatlag.