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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
BRITISH COLDS
COST 500, 900, 900
Approximately SO,OO6,OOO Cases
OF Snuffles Expected
lBy Associated Press }

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The costlest
diease in England, in the aggregate. is
the common cold. and the 100000 to
SO0O0,O00 eases of snuffleS that will
develop in British heads during the com
ing winter will cost in the npighbor-
hood of 100000, 900. according to II
London Medical Health officer.
lie bases his figures on an average
cost in loss of time, lowered working
capacity, medicines and doctors bills
at $1.25 a cold, although in many cases
the costs mount up to $50 or more.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
EJRGINIAN KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 21.-William
J.. Vaughan, farmer Meadowville,
Chesterfield county, was killed and
Mrs. c. +. Long OF Richmond was Sc
riously injured today when the aut%
mobile in which they were riding turned
over on the Petersburg highway as
they were hurrying to attend funeral
in Surrey county. Mrs. Long il ex-
pected to recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
$145,OO BLAZE IN ARKANSAS

whcih threatened to wipe out the bust
ness district of this city today was fin
ally extenguished after destroying the
brick building occupied by the Elks
club and mercantile establishments The
damage was estimated at $145,O0O The
fire department of England, Ark, as
sisted in confirming the flames to one
block. The fire is believed to have start
ed in a defective flue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
is MULES KILLED
BY GEORGIA TRAIN
One Horse Also Dies Under
Wheels OF Locomotive

MACON, Ca, Dec. 21.-Sixteen mules
and one horse were killed by the north
bound Dixie Flyer Sunday morning
when it ran into a herd of 70 mules
and horses at the Echeconnee crossing.
on the Dixie highway here. The acct
dent did not derail the train but caused
delay. TIE animals had broken out
of a corral nearly a quarter of a mile
away during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22

esteem the estimate of-partial friends
who are so kind as to apply that COM
pliment to the administration over which
l had the honor to preside.
Far Greater Things
"But the point l would make is that
the business phase of an administration
is worthy of special commentator only
in so far as it affords means for the
achievement of the states material in
terests and for, what is more important,
the development and maintenance of the
features of government that are of an
educational. eleemosynary. and humane
nature All right-thinkins men and wo-
men feel deep concern in the economic
welfare of the state. 1t would be diff
ficult to overestimate the Importance
of our material interests, but there are
far greater things in government than
the accumulation of money and the
Continued On Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
FISH OILS DEODORIZED
Chemical Treatment Eliminates o.
iectiOnable Feature

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 21.-(By
Associated Press. discover that fish
oils can be deodorized by passing hydro
gen, nitrogen or crabon dioxide gas
through them has been announced by
DIR. H. X. BenSo, professor of chem
ical engineering in the University of
Washington. This eliminates an obpec-
ton to paints made with fish oils, of
which there is a large potential produc-
ton in the Pacific northwest. Such
plants are declared to have unusual
&,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
SOUTH TO HAVE RAIN. sLEET
Region East OF The Mississippi For
Bad Weather

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Local
rains and sleet in the southern states
and local SHOWS elsewhere east of the
Mississippi within the next two days
were predicted today by the weather
bureau as the continuation of the severe
cold weather which has caused num-
erous deaths and considerable damage
in it's sweep eastward.
The weather will remain fair Monday
on the middle Atlantic and northern
Atlantic states and the temperature will
rise slowly almost generally east of the
Mississippi Monday except in portions
of the southeastern states, the bureau
forecast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22
ZERO WEATHER HITS BOSTON
Cold Wave Grips New England In
Move Eastward

BOSTON, Dec. 21-The cold wave
which for days has been moving east
ward, enveloped New England today,
bringing with it long chain of below
zero temperatures The coolest spots ap-
peared to be Rutland, Vermont, and
Manchester, N. H., with reports of ~
to 20 below, Colebrook, N. H., with 26
below and Waterville, Maine, 20 to 80
CONTINUED On Page Two.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-22

Alabama: Unsettled, probably rain
or sleet.
Mississippi: Unsettled.
Georgia: Unsettled.
Tennessee: Increasing ClOudiness.
Complete weather data is ON
Page ~.
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THE WEATHER
- aoN&l
g. ]koldsy

mothers apron strings are good
things to be tied to until she unties them
and she can be trusted to know when 20
do it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
NE w ORLEAN|ANS CLAIM B|GFORTUNE
Hearing Starts In Paris On Claims In 100000
 Franc Estate

PARIS, Jan. 9.-The claim of two residents of New Orleans named Mussen to the 4,00o,00o frac fortune inherited by the late Rene Degas from his brother, the famous artist Edgar Degas, was called for trial to- day. The claimants assert they are the children of Rene Degas' first wife, whom he married in New Or leans in 1869 and divorced later, but prior to 1884, when divorce was legalized in France. Therefore they allege that the divorce was illegal under the French law and that Rene Degas' second marriage was void.
 The claim was presented at the time of Rene Degas' death in 1921, four years after Edgar Degas died, leavng & magnificent collection of canvasses which brought 1o,000,000 francs, 100000 of which went to Rene. The latter by his second wife left three children whose claim to any share of the fortune Is contested by the Americans on the ground that they were the issue of an illegal marriage.
 Later during the hearing On be- half of Maurice. Edmond and Odette Degas, the Paris children, the advo- cate offered to recognize the legiti- macy of Edgar and Vdile Musson and divide the legacy of 100000 francs into five parts. each of the children taking one. Previously the Paris children had refused to recognize the legitimacy of the others. The hear ing will be continued on January 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
{ DEAD; 5O HURT IN KATY WRECK
Two Passenger Trains Have Head-On Collision Near
 Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. "A mass of twisted wreckage piled high on the railroad track and along tho right of way was the scene that greeted the dawn today at Hillen- hahl. 12 miles west of Houston, where two fast M., K. and T. passen- ger trains plowed Into each other at 3 o'clock last night.
 At least three persons were killed and more than 50 injured; three probably fatally.
 The wreck is thought to have re- suited from confusion of orders on the part of the trainmen.
 The dead:
 ville,, Texas.
 Fireman Ed Sullivan, Smithville.
 At 1 a. m. only one body, believed to be that of de Rossett, had been recovered It was mangled and burned beyond recognition.
 The northbound train had pulled off the blind siding at Hillendahl about five minutes before the col iision and was picking up speed for it's run to the next station. The southbound train running aganst time to reach the switch by p. m., was making fast speed as 1t came toward the siding.
 O o O
 Brakes Applied.
 Although brakes were applied as the two passenger carriers sighted each other, the impact as they came together was heard for more than & mile. Wreckage was strewn on either side of the track while DOT tion of one engine was shunted nearly to the right of way fence. Baggage cars, telescoped by the crash piled on top of each other in mangled confusion. Live steam from the engines scalded members of the train crew and several passengers
 Passenger and Pullman coaches kept the track. The front end of the forward coach on the southbound train was split open and several negro occupants severely injured.
 The toll of the crash was brought to three dead with the death today of a negro passenger. Three of the others more seriously injured in the wreck are said to be in a critical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
COLLEGE AMAZON IS PLAYED BY EDUCATOR
Drinking, Dancing, Social Impurity
 Among CO.Eds Is Charged

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-An army of "hard drinking, cigarette puffing, licentious Amazons." such as the world never has known before, has invaded the college campus of today, Dr. Charles J. Smith, president of Roanoke college, Salem, Virginia. de- clared today at the opening of the national Lutheran Educational con- ference.
 Drinking, dancing and social inn purity, he charged, has disrupted col lege social life, and even have ex- tended to theological seminaries.
 The modern dance," he said, If not bad of itself. usually is con- ducted in a bad setting.
 What can we do when daughters of the so-called best people come out attired scantily in clothing but abun- dantly in paint; carry a bottle of liquor; dance as voluptuously as pos sible; call for frequent intermissions to smoke cigarettes. quench their thirst and engage in violent betting parties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
O'RYAN CONTRASTS FORBES AND HINES
Recommends More Efficient Medical Staff And Elimi-
 nation Of Waste

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-John F. O'Ryan of New York, general coun- sel for the Senate veterans com mittee, was called into conference today by that committee to consider his report on the bureau investiga- tion. which already has become public.
 After considering the O'Ryan. re- port, the committee will proceed with the drafting of its own report to the Senate.
 O'Ryan in his report draws con- trast to conditions in the bureau un- der Charles R. Forbes, the former director, and under Frank T. Hines. the present director. He calls at- tention to a number of reforms in- stituted by MT. Hines, but states that further reduction of employees should be made and other changes brought about.
 Fewer, more efficient and better paid medical men is one or the recommendations Also it is pro- posed that the country should be divided into four territorial depart ments, each headed by a medical director vested with authority to correct local abuses and 10 ad- minister discipline.
 Reduction in waste in hospitals and vocational training, and the re- solving of doubts in favor of claim ants are other recommendations. He laws under which the venerans bureau operate so that claimants may better understand just what statutes govern in particular cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
FATHERS WORD CONVICTS YOUTH
Deeply Religious Parent Re- fuses To Lie Even To
 Save Son

JERSEY CITY. N. J., Jan. s.-Ar- mold Anderson, 26 years old, has been convicted of murder because his father, Alvin Anderson, a Brooklyn tailor, who is deeply religious, could not lie on the witness stand.
 'I asked Arnold if he was guilty, the father testified in low voice, The looked me right in the eye ana said: T killed him. What he said he meant and I believe it was true.'
 Young Anderson was accused of killing Harry c. Moore, real estate broker in holdup. The son testified he had told his father he was the murderer in order to shield part ner in the holdup who fired the shot. The jury in its verdict last night recommended mercy and Anderson will be sentenced to life imprison- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD
PORTO R|CANS ASK F0R MORE POWER
Commission Of II Members To Ask Congress Modifi-
 cation Of Organic Law

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. B. (By Associated Press.)-Porto Rico is sending to Washington today a commission of II members to seek at the hands of Congress further modi- fications of it's organic law. Cover nor Horace M. Towner, appointed by President Harding, is an ex-officio member of the commission.
 The joint resolution passed by the last legislature creating the com mission directs it to present to the President and Congress requests for legislation covering the following points:
 That the Congress. as we'll as the President of the United States of America declare the purposes of said authorities as regards the final status of the island of Porto Rica;
 That the legislature of Porto Rico be granted power to legislate with out restriction on all local matters; shall elect their governor by vote of their qualified electors;
 That all appointments now made by the President of the United States with the approval of the fed eral Senate shall hereafter be made the advice and consent of the insular Senate;
 0 o O
 Wants Lesi.lative Power.
 That the island be granted power to legislate on all its financial prob lems and to regulate the acQuisi- ton of lands, and to levy local ex- else or internal revenue taxes to be collected in benefit of the insular treasury, and in general on all such measures as may be demanded by the interests and needs of Porto Rico which are now in conflict with such other measures of the same nature as are of a national character. and;
 That all such measures of na- tionaI character that tend to bene- fit education, agriculture and other sources of knowledge or of wealth in the island. shall be extended to Porto Rico in the same proportion in which they are extended to all the states of the American union."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
MODERNISTS TO HAVE NEW AVOWAL OF FAITH
on-Conformists At Secret Meet
 ing Take Important Step

NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-A modernist "ayowal of faith" Is to be developed this winter by the liberal Episcopal rectors of the New York diocese.
 This was the most important out growth of a secret meeting held oy a number of non-conformist Episco- palians at the Union League club late yesterday.
 The next step of the modernists. however, in refusing to let the con- troversy die down. will be demand for complete vindication of the Rev. Lee W. Heaton of Fort Worth, Tex, of heresy charges just withdrawn against him.
 Simultaneously. the modernist as sault assumed added momentus with the signature of 150 Presbyterian ministers at Auburn, N. Y.. protesting against the conclusion of 1923 gen. eral assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
Dorothy Nainsook, $2.S9

Dorothy Nainsook, $2.S9 Another sheer quality. such as Fashion ayers for 1924. in ten-yard pieces to the box. Clipper Nainsook, $3.39 Women who know "Clip- per- quality will recognize this as a low price for ten yards of the fine nainsook.
 Jap Nainsook, $5.39 For ten yards of the forty- inch width in a box. Delight fully sheer quality for baby's wear and for women's best" underwearables. The price is unusual.
 Jap Nainsook, 39c ' The identical quality which we usually sell for see. Only 1000 yards of this ''cap- ture" to go at 39c a yard.
 Longcloth Bolts, $1.49,
 $1.75, $2.5O Ten yards to the, bolt. An excellent quality for this modest price. All one yard wide.
 ViyelIa Flannel, $1.49 A splendid guaranteed quail ity of pre-shrunk flannel 3l inches wide; for baby things and soft undergar- ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
POSSE SEEKS MAN

HAMMOND, La. Jan. 9.-A posse today was couring this section for Strickland Kinchen, a young married man of this section, who is alleged to have mistreated a 15-year-old girl here a few nights ago
 According to authorities Kinchen took the 15-year-old girl and her 12-year- sister to a moving pie ture show Monday night. later talk ing the two girls to a hotel. Ex- animation by the coroner revealed that the elder girl had been given drug and assaulted, according to police.
 Kinchen is believed to have fled In an auto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
HERO DIES OF BURNS.
Remained In Burning Plant To Sing
 To Trapped Workers

Remained In Burning Plant To Sing
 To Trapped Workers
 PEORIA, H., Jan. s.-Frank Licht- weiss, Peoria, q hero of the disaster at the Pekin Corn Products starch plant in Pekin, last Thursday morn ing, died this morning as a result of burns and injuries received when he remained on the third floor of the building to sing to his fellow work CTS who were trapped by the explo- sion and fire.
 Lichtweiss' death and that of Vir- den Glazenbrook of Pekin, brought the death toll today to 21, with more than 20 bodies believed to be still in the ruins.
 Lichtweiss, a World war veteran, sang to his comrades to prevent a stampede when they were caught on the third floor of the burning build ing and remaining until flames swept through the room,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
SIX VICTIMS OF ICE
Auto Plunses Party Through mi

Auto Plunges Party Through Thin
 Covering On Lake Andrews.
 ALEXANDRIA, Minn., Jan. 9.-Six persons were drowned and three es capped when an automobile broke through thin ice on Lake Andrews last night.
 Mrs. Pearl Glade and her two small children, Mrs. Rollo Glade and baby. and Rudolph Wctfe. brother of Mrs. Rollo Glade, were the victims The two husbands, brothers, escaped and saved their sister, Doris Glade.
 The party was crossing the ice en route to an entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
Forbes Arrives At Capital

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, - Col Charles R. Forbes. former director of the veterans bureau, under fire as result of the Senate investiga- ton of his administration, arrived here today to confer with his counsel.
 Forbes denounced the preliminary report of counsel for the committee. Major John r. ORyan, which charged The former director with guilt on every count presented in testimony at the committees hearing.
 Forbes has been living in seclusion in Massachusetts on account of the precarious condition of his health hut was stirred by the publication of the O'Ryan report to return to Washington to defend himself.
 Condensed milk contains 30 pei cent milk solids, 90 per cent water cent Sloar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
Boxed Stationery, $1

The boxes are slightly soiled from display and handling. but the paper and envelopes are as fresh as ever. Pink and white and blue and white combinations formerly priced at $2 to $5 NOW $I. stA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

One proud owner heard thirty one stations in a single night. You can get" lot of 'em, for the wave length range of the NR-5 is 200 to 575 meters. That range takes in ALL broadcasting under the new allocation of wave lengths.
 The set has Hazeltine Neutro- dyne circuit-two stages of tuned radio frequency, detector and power amplification; maxi mum selectivity and tone quality five vacuum tubes-three automatic control jacks; the audio tubes light only when the plug is in the right jack-bev- ele d. e dge, engraved. hand polished Formica panel-hand- rubbed piano finish African mahogany cabinet-square bus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

White Outing, 19c A good soft quality. 34 inches wide. For making baby clothes, night gowns. bahamas, petticoats and other underthings. Wom- en who do the family sew ing will want to take ad- vantage of this specially low price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Birdseye, 10 Yds., $1.79 Red Diamond brand. heavy quality. Enough for one dozen hemmed napkins. each 27 inches square. spe- cial at $1.79.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
Monogrammed Stationery
 For Graduation Gifts !.

For the girl who graduates at the end of the Winter semester, attractive stationery with her monogram well engraved makes charmingly personal gift. Choose from generous selec- ton of boxed paper in white or colors and variety of monogram designs.
 Personal cards in a number of fashion-right en- graving styles are welcomed gifts for the boy or girl graduate.
 Our three-day engraving service is decided advantage when time is short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Lingerie Jersey, 39c One yard wide, in pink. light blue. maize, flesh and orchid. as well as white. Admirable quality. Special price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
(OttonS:
A Parade of Gay
 Colors

Sheer fabrics for undercloth- ing, sturdier goods for other purposes-all at appealing price marks for standard known grades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
IOVEMAN. JOSEPH&L LOEB
Givers of Parties

can easily make them scintillating affairs of in- terest with original new tally cards. score pads. favors and playing cards.
 Hostesses who would be different will find a host of ideas in the complete assortment dis played in the Stationery Shop. Select yours now. while the choice is fresh and unrestricted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Uniform Linene, 22c Made for sterling service and much laundering, as required for nurses uniforms. One yard wide. Specially priced at 22c.
 Nurses Cloth, 25c A prime favorite with moth. CTS who want children's s rompers to look we'll and wear long. as we'll as with nurses and others who like the same qualities in uni- forms. Special at 25c.
 SECOND FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

bar wiring; tested and soldered contacts-al| rear connections- shielded receiver-Freed-Eise- : mann matched Neutroformers- nodded bakelite sockets-uni- versal rheostats-polished bake lite dials.
 Loud Speakers Madera Clear Tone. SIS. Bristol, : IT,, $22.50. Bristol, ST., $32.50. Atlas $25. Magnavox, both models, $35. Shopworn phones, $50 up.
 Receiving Sets e @. Kennedy V. complete. $l25. Federal Model no, $143 Radiola V, $142.50. Firth, complete, $l25.
 BALCONY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
New! Neutrodyne "NR-5"
 RADIO Sets, $1 50

This is the complete set every radio bug has been waiting for SO long. From its real African mahogany cabinet and polished Fornica panel to. its soldered electric con- nections, it's beauty!
 But wait till you first tune in!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Uniform Poplin, 39c
 Pretty quality for children's frocks and uniforms. One yard wide. At a special price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Bloomer Cloth, 45c Satin finish; highly mer- cerized; white and all the dainty ,colorings favored this year for undergar- ments. This material will take the place of lingette and butychyne. Special.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Zephyr Ginghana, 35c Irnportedl One hundred pieces of 32-inch small checks and small plaids- really superior to ging- hams we've had at much 'igher prices. This fresh shipment will go fast at 35c a yard.
, 1924-05-20

were done. Policeman Innis held up the
marines compelling them to walk In front
of him until they reached the wharf
where a quiet Gro vd were enjoying the
music that was being rendered by the
Industrial Brass aBand when a sudden
conster alton was made by Policeman
Innis blowing his whistle to call his su-
pari0r officer to give him assistance; by
this time some Of the people left the
wharf through the disturbance that was
going on, and were afraid to return.
If these ourages are to continue no n
woulp be able to come out on the streets
or even remain N their homes and be
safe.
TIE Governor ought to put a stop TO
such serious affairs for he is on the is-
land presently aud should also be respect
ed by these men who are in their perfect
senses.
these advantages should cease in our
beau iful home-the Garden of the West
Indies and if prop er actions are taken
they viii be CUT OUT. AND THEY
MUST.
, 1924-05-20
TELEGRAM MS.
ST. CROIX STATION.


Hong Kong, May 16th.-Dr. Sun Vat
Sen, President of rha South China Gov
ernment. whose death was reported to
have occurred on tuesday, is alive and
is perfectly well, his confidential secre-
tary declared emphaticaily today to a
representative of the Associated Press
sent from hon. Kong to Suns Canton
Headquarters. On being assured that
the Sou bern China's leader still is
alive. the correspondent requested an
Interview with him, DIR SIM the
Secretary added is perfectly well, after
an in"isposi'ion that could not be termed
illness" However the opinion still pre-.
valI5 in Hong Kong that if the constitu-
ti,naI :party chief is not dead, he at
least is suffering from a severe break
do Rn. 1t is said that his condition is
such that none but members of his fami-
ly are permitted to see him.