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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-03-27
Junior Class Play
"SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER"
Twin City Opera House
March 28, 1924 8:15 p. m
THE CAST

THE CAST
Mr.. Hardcastle. Paul Henderson
Mrs. Hardcastle Ina Mccall
Tony Lumpkin. ....... Roy Miller
Miss Hardcastle. :. Janet Whitaker
Miss Neville. -. E. Annabel Smith
Young NARROW. Stanley Newsom
George Hastings. Roy Thompson
Sir Charles NARROW. :. Guy Finley
Maids, servants and members of Inn
other members of class.
Scene laid in England, about Hard
castles home at the time of Oil
yer Goldsmith.
Costumes furnished by Kamp-
mann Costume Works, Columbus,
Ohio.
Music by high school orchestra.
Prices, 35c and soc.
Advance reserve seat sale Thursday,
March 27, 3:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
SHORT CHANGER
 LANDED IN JAIL
Accused Of Working Game On
 Tuskegee Merchant

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Nov. 7.-(Spe- cial. )-An unusual thief made his au- pearance in Tuskegee this week in the form of a short changer. Charlie Vaughan, accompanied. by an uniden- tified woman, made the rounds of the stores, buying small articles, and giv- ing large bills for pay. They would confuse the merchant by asking for the bill back two or three times in different forms. They made their way to M. .F. Primm's store, and he detected the scheme: An argument ensued, and Vaughan knocked Primm to the floor and escaped in a car. Officers were put on his track and he was landed in jail. After the difficulty became known, a number of merchants revealed themselves as victims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
JUDGE ASKS CURB
 ON BOOTLEGGERS
Auburn Faculty Requests Ac-
 tiOn By Federal Jury

OPELIKA, Ala, Nov. 7.-(Spe- cial. )-The fall term of federal court convened here Wednesday morning, with Judge Henry D. Clayton of the mid, dle district of Alabama presiding. In his charge to the grand jury, Judge Clayton severely scored bootlegging and moonshining, and called on the jury to help stamp out the illegal manufac- turing and selling of intoxicating li- Quors.
 A large delegation of professors of Auburn college, headed by President Spright Dowell, and the mayor of Au- burn, waited on Judge Clayton, and urged that the influence of the court and the juries be used to curb the vio- flation of the prohibition law, as a matter of protection to the students of the Alabama Polytechnic institute.
 Judge Clayton pledged his utmost cooperation in that respect. And in his charge to the grand jury he said {: '@To sell whiskey to a mature man is an offense; to sell it to a. young man, minor, is a detestible crime" He further declared: Tt is no longer a question of whether the law is wise one, but, we have the law, and it must be enforced"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
SKELETON FOUND
 NEAR WETUMPKA
Cause Of Death Or Iden- tity Of Man Not
 Established
(State Capital Bureau.)

WETUMPKA Ala, Nov. "A skeleton, believed to have been of a white man was found Thursday after noon by Carl Roberts, negro, near the New Style community, about four miles northeast of Wetumpka.
 The clothing was decayed and fell to pieces when picked up, but the shoes which appear to have been new at the time of the mans death, are still in good condition. Rubber heels on the shoes show practically no wear at all.
 Among the remains were also found a pocket book with 40 cents in it, a Masonic emblem, knife, a pipe with three pipe stems, three pencils, num- Der of papers which were so illegible that nothing could be learned from them and Seth Thomas silver watch. The number of the works was 618S4, and on the case No. 5315609. Engraved on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
STATE MODIFIES QUARANTINE RULING Regulations Regarding Circuses
 Are Adopted
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. G-Ihe state board of agriculture at meeting today approved the modification of the quarantine against California on ac- cout of foot and mouth diseases, so as to limit the quarantine to the area in California now held in quaran- tine by the federal government; 1t was provided also that the Alabama quarantine shah follow the changes as to quarantine which may be made by the federal government, as to terri tory in California.
 Approval was also given to modifica- tion of the quarantine against Iexas SO as to allow meat to be shipped through Alabama from packing houses in Fort Worth where federal inspec- tion is maintained, provided, however, that such shipments cannot be unloaded in Alabama.
 Another regulation adopted by the board provided that all travelling cir cuses. animal shows and. menager1es coming into Alabama must notify the state veterinarian at least ten days be- fore arrival, giving dates and location of show during the 15 days immediately proceeding the time required to enter this state. Circuses may be required to furnish health certificates, and clean ing and disinfection of animals, cages and other equipment may be required by the state veterinarian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
|OIJSTlNG OF JUDGE 1S RECOMMENDED
 BY GRAND JURY
Failure To Turn Over Fines Charged To Tus-
 calOOsa Justice
(Tuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Nov. 7.-Im- peachment of Justice J. P. Shelton was recommended by the county grand jury when it reported today after investigat- ing charges that Shelton neglected to keep complete records of the office. The report of the grand jury said, "rather than court of justice Shelton has made his court one of injustice and oppression"
 The report made after an examina- tion of his records charged that Shel- ton failed to keep the records in ac- cordance with the law and that in over 1900 cases he handled, the records of only a few were complete. The TO. cords were incomplete, not because of ignorance. but because Shelton wished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL
iState Capital Bureau ]

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 7.-The old-fashioned coon dog or "potlicker hound' was to be seen in all his glory at the recent field trials of the Ala bama Coon Hunters association in Dal- las county, according to commissioner of game and fisheries, I. T. Quinn, who has returned from attending the field trials. The coon hound holds place in the hearts of many sportsmen from which he can be displaced by no other canine, however highly pedigreed, Com missioner Quinn declared. About 15O people from all parts of Alabama and from other states attended the Dallas county field trials, which were, of course, held at night. Many coons were ! captured.
 ] Although the coon is not classed as dangerous game and generally flees at the approach of man, Commissloner Quinn had an experience on the field trial hunt in which he narrowly missed being upset by the onslaught of a coon seeking refuge from its enemies. The coon, a specimen of monster size. had been treed, and dazzled by the, lights thrown into its eyes, leaped from the tree in search of an avenue of escape. The animal narrowly missed landing in Mir. Quinn's face, and gave him glanc- ing blow on the shoulder, which nearly upset the commissioners equilibrium, so that when he recovered himself the coon had disappeared.
 -
 The Alabama Coon Hunters associa- tion leased 12,000 acres of fine coon territory in Dallas county and field trials were a memorable exhibition of this time honored southern sport, MT. Quinn stated.
 The state insurance department is showing a big growth in receipts over last year, according to figures furnished today by Superintendent Frank N. Julian. Receipts for 1924 to date have amounted to $717, 7,sS1.21, while re- ceipts for all of last year amounted to $617, ,7O0.S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
E WRECK VICTIMS
 ARE NEAR DEATH
Samson Couple In Hos. pitaI At Mont
 gOmery

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 7.-Ro- land Faulk. one of the six persons-in- jured in an automobile accident 15 miles from Montgomery yesterday, was dismissed from local hospital today. T. S. Faulk, Miss Marie Campbell, Mrs. J. P. Faulk, Mrs. J. E. Faulk and A. s. Griffin, all of Samson, also injured in the same accident. remained under treatment of Montgomery physicians.
 Reports from the hospital are that T, s. Faulk, business man and farmer of Samson, and Miss Campbell were the most seriously injured, X-ray pictures late yesterday revealed the fact, state physicians, that Miss Campbell has a broken collar bons, broken back and a punctured lung. Her condition is re- ported as very serious. Mir. Faulk, it is feared by physicians, is injured in- formally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
ALUMNI GATHER
 AT TUSCALOOSA FOR HOME COMING
Governor Brandon Is To Speak At Banquet In
 Gymnasium
(Tuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Nov. s. Alumni have already begun to arrive for the annual celebration of Home coming day" Saturday when 2,00O Uni vesity of Alabama graduates are ex- pected back. The major event of. the program are the Alabama-Kentucky foot ball game at Denny field during the afternoon and the alumni luncheon at s<he gymnasium Saturday at noon.
 Gov. W. W. Brandon, of the class of 1895 will deliver an informal talk since set features are scheduled and no speeches have been arranged.
 Alto. V. Lee of Gadsden, presi- dent of the Alumni association, will also address the Alumni. 5f-
 Tuscaloosa Civic clubs and the Tus- caloosa junior chamber of commerce are backing Homecoming Day" and Tuscaloosa business men will attend the luncheon. The Glee club quartet and the band will feature the luncheon pro- gram.
 A meeting of the board of trustees is set for Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
LYMAN IS WINNER
 IN JUDGES RACE
Defeats Republican Opponent By 775 To 475

GOODWATER Ala, Nov. 7.-(Spe. cial. )-Complete but unofficial returns from Tuesdays election in 'Coosa coun. ty give Judge E. s. Lyman 775 and C. W. Mckay, republican, 475, for circuit judge of the eighteenth judicial circuit Judge Lyman also carried Clay and Shelby and his majority will be between 500 and 1000 votes in the circuit, from reliable reports from the other counties
 The organized fight against B. B Kilgore, democratic nominee for com missioner of the second district, in favor of W. H. Mcclure, republican nominee for this office, failed. Kilgore received 716 votes to 5S3 for Mcclure, thus giv. ing Kilgore 133 majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
AMBULANCE HITS CAR; WOMAN DIES Death Comes Just At The Time Of Accident In
 Sheffield
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Nov. 7.-Mrs. W. B. Hagood of Loretta, Tenn, died in an ambulance at the inter-city bridge between Florence and Sheffield late Thursday afternoon while being con veyed from Sheffield to the Eliza Coffee Memorial hospital in Florence. The ambulance was struck by car said to have been driven by Leila Flewellen. Almost immediately Mrs. Hagood sue cumbed.
 The body was transferrsd to Fielder's undertaking establishment and prepared for shipment to the family home near Loretta. Doctors stated the auto crash did not cause her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08

to obscure the amount due the county, the grand jury said.
 Shelton has been careless about pay ing over fines collected for game and fish law violations and collected from individuals as justice of peace, the re- port further charged. Immediate be- ginning of impeachment proceedings were recommended by the grand jury. The original complaint made against Justice Shelton came from a state auditor who investigated under orders of Governor Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
TO SET ROAD CONTRACT

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. IL Special. )-The state highway commits sion will meet at its offices here Tues day November II. Award of contract for the project in Russell county be- tween Scale and HurtsbOro on which bids were recently opened is among the business expected to be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
HAVE FARM COMMITTEE

OPELIKA, Ala, Nov. 7.-The cham- Der of commerce of Opelika has just or ganized an agricultural commitete, headed by T. J. Whatley. Other mem bers of the committe are Wallace Sal ter, I. J. Dorsey, John Harwell, W. H. MacGregor, 0. G. Lee, R. E. Hudson and !. H, Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
TELFPHONE CASE SET

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 7.-Spe- cial. )-The Alabama Public Service commission Friday docketed for hear ing December 1, the petition of J. L. Wilkerson, operating as the Jackson County Telephone company, for ap- proval of sale of the telephone pro- perty to A. L. Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
PLAN COMMUNITY FAIR

The-centennial celebration which was scheduled to have been held in Lexing- ton on Armisticc Day has been post pened until November 21. A community fair will be held by the Colbert coun- Fly high school in the. high school build- ing in that city on that date. The fair will be staged as a part of the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
SHOOTS BROTHER.IN.LAW

J. H. McReynolds was arrested this morning in connection with the shoot ing of Frank McNee, his brother-in- law at Fleetwood last night. McNee's head and face were injured by load of backshot. McNee, separated from his wife, was attempting to get their chil- dren from her at her home when Mo Reynolds, a brother, shot him, it is stated,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
ATTEND FAIR

Tuskegee citizenship is patronizing the state fair in Montgomery this week rather extensively. The good road to minutes of Macon's capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
nEGREES CNNFERRED

The Opelika Commandery No. 28, Knights Templar, held an interesting conclave Tuesday night, conferring de- grees on two candidates, J. W. Lisle and R. W. NJudkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
MRS. JESSE B. YORK

Mrs. Jesse B. York, age 45, wife of J. B. York, died at her home at Fosters Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Grant Greek chapel and interment was in the church burying ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
MOYES TO ARKANSAS

J. R. Campbell, whose wife died a week ago, has decided to sell his home in East End, and dispose of all his belongings, and move with his daugh- ter, Miss Mary, to the home of his son who lives at DeQueen, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
R H DENMAN DIES

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. T. Especial. )-B. H. Denman, aged 7S, Confederate veteran and one of the leading men of the city died Friday afternoon. 4,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
RIJN OVER BY CAR

John Lair, of Tuscumbia, was borught to the Colbert county hospital in Sheffield Thursday evening suffer- ing from injuries sustained when he was run over by an automobile in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
M. R. HAMMER

NJ. R. Hammer, age 72, died at his home in Northport Thursdap night. Flu neral services were held this afternoon at Big Sandy church. Interment was in the churchyard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
MORE SOY BEANS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 7.-The acreage of soy beans grown in Alabama increased 40 per cent, according to q bulletin issued by the department of az riculture and received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08

by Carl Roberts in a very dense swamp and near the intersection of two branches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08
GAMBLE TO PREACH

Rev. Gary Gamble of Huntsville will deliver a sermon at Grace church Shef- field Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08

the back of the works was the name of Otto Stoelker, Montgomery, Ala.
 An effort was made here to find some trace of the man by his shoes, but noth- ing from that source could be learned as the weather had erased all marks on them. It is estimated that the tragedy occurred probably a year or more ago. The remains were accidentally found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08

Nothing in boys wear is spared-nohing held back Everything
 go quickly and effect speedy disposal choice stocks prices have been to the bone You all know what Porter Quality s all know Porter Value. You all know Por Variety then all with boys cohe and take
 advantage the marvellous values created by plans to devote all e thought space mems only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-08

he quicker close out these splendid stocks the bette ell like it. And these prices will move these stocks in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
JOBS
HELD UP BY
LOCKOUT
Workmen Idle as Result of
Alleged Contract Breach
BY Companies

Seventy Washington elevator
constructors, idle as the result of a
lockout following an alleged viola.
ton of union contracts by two lead
ing local elevator companies. are
meeting today at Pythian Temple
with officers OF Elevator Construct
ors' Union No. 10, the local union,
In an effort to force compliance
with the terms of the agreements.
The men probably will remain idle
until a ruling can be secured from
the International Elevator Con.
structors' Union, 1t was indicated at
! today's meeting. The session ~
likely to continue throughout today
and the men expect to s.eeC again
tomorrow morning. -
The alleged violations occurred in
connection with the construction Of
the new Cosmopolitan Theater build
ing at Thirteenth and e streets
northwest.
Thirty-five employees of the A. B..
G. Elevator Company quit work
last week and we're joined by forty
sr.ssioyes of the Otis Elevator
Company. Employees Of other local
elevator construction companies
probably will not be affected, 1t was
stated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
MEN BELIEVED
INJURED IN
ACCIDENT
Truck and Touring Car Col
Tide, But Victims Are
Mystery "

An accident on Ridge road, about
a mile the bther side Of the District
line in Maryland. in which a Ford
touring car collided with d truck
loaded with fruit and vegetables,
today is believed to have resulted
In the injury of two OF the occu-
pants Of the touring car. A pool
Of blood was found on the road
by Mounted Policeman Henry G.
Stroman, of the Tenth precinct,
who Investigated the affair, but no
trace has been found of the victims.
The accident occurred early to-
day, and the touring car is believed
to- have carried four colored men
on their way to work. 1t was
driven by a white man, according
to witnesses. The impact was 50
terrific that the lighter car was
completely turped around, and
demolished, but the truck was not
damaged badly. Fruit and vege-
tables, however, were spread all
over. the, road. M aS
The truck, according to Policeman
Stroman, belonged to Rudolph
schultz, who. with his brother. con,
ducts booth in the Arcade Mar.
ket. Investigation at all the hos
pitfalls OF the city today has failed
to reveal what has happened to
the injured men. 4t@
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
FINEST U. S. SEISMoCRAPH
READY At GEORGETOWN

Installation Of the finest seismo
graph in North America has just
been completed at Georgetown Uni
versity. 1t was announced today
The new instrument ranks among
the best in the world.
In recent years, with its old equip
ment. the university has given the
first warning, of many disastrous
earthquakes in all parts Of the
world. Its recording of the Japanese
disaster last year gave the first
intimation Of the occurrence in this
country. @
The new apparatus. known as
the. Galitizin vertical seismograph
Is expected to give even more Ac
curate and dependable service
Magnetic registr xtion and photo
graphic recording Of earth vibra
tons in the new device will entirely
eliminate the element OF friction
which has entered into other types
of instruments. $ssy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
THE GIRLS.


I've meandered MandaIay-wa way:
I've sailed from Singapore;
I've knocked about, both In and out,
For thirty years or more.
I've been In every business.
From pumpkin seeds to pearls.
9 always been the girls!
o, certainly remember
All the stenches o. RangOOM;
And in Port Said. the Twin dead
That squeaked beneath the moon.
And 1 am not fOrgettin' yet
The mamxelles o. MarseilleR.
Or ever ceasin' sninkin' pleaein'
Thoughts o. maids o. Wales!
I've seen the ghouls O. Guinea;
I've been to BOrneO;
I've gaRgled gin and swallowed sin
In Cork and CallaO.
! like to kiss the Iasses' Hips
When they are red with wine:
like to ketch 'em, like to fetch
Love to make 'cm mime!
i've hOlIered in Hawaii
To q ukulele's tune: VI
I've found my fun, as round I've run,
From Januear to June.
And of all the varieties
o. Joy by land and sea-
Say. gimme beauty-cIlnging' cutie
Fem-i-nin-i-tee!
From the mud o. Madagascar
To the solemn Scottish Isles,
I've seen 'em dressed, the worst and
best,
In every sort o. styles.
And l am not particular
About the special kind;
The merry maidies, lovely ladies.
Sure do move my mind!
JACK HENRY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
u. s. EMP OEES
FREE FROM
POLITICS
Civil Service Commission Finds
They Are Generally OBJ
serving Law

Civil service employees throughout
the country-particularly the postal
employes-are observing the rigid
rule of the Civil Service Commits
sion to desist from political activi-
ties during the present Presidential
campaign.
Inquiry at the Civil Service Com
mission today elected the fact that
while they were working upon a
number of "picayunish" cases and
probes, involving violation of the
political activity rule, there were
no cases of major Importance be-
fore it.
In the past two years, it was
saidS there has been only a single
case requiring criminal prosecution,
called to the attention of the Civil
Service Commission.
Most of the violations reported TO
the commission are OF the tyne of
the rural free delivery carrier
transporting a voter in his vehicle
to the polls, which is a violation.
While case of this sort is con-
strued as a technical violation Of
the law, there are often circum.
stances which make 1t unnecessary
to go further than to reprimand
the postal worker responsible for It.
The Civil Service. Commission.
however, expects to- enforce the
present lazy rigidly. It is Keeping
close tab upon the activities of
the various organizations of civil
service workers, and will warn
them from time to time whenever
propaganda or activities seem to
transgress the letter of the law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
NEW YORK POLICE TAKE
ALLEGED AUTO "FENcE"

Arthur Conan Doyle. glib auto.
mobile salesman" yesterday was
placed in the custody Of the New
York police. who had sought him
on charges OF selling number OF
stolen automobiles. He was ar
rested here Saturday at 1416 Madi.
son place northwest.
Police said that Doyle purchased
machines from a gang in New
York city at 10y price, then
brought them here. He offered
them for sale to local merchants.
Three cars of Questionable title
which he is alleged to have sold
In the Capital, have been recovered
Detectives Joseph .onn h.
Henry Jett Of the central office said
dhcy expected 10 re.'"r few more
which Doyle sold in town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
BIDS OPEN TO COMPLETE
MT. ALTO VET HOSPITAL

Bids are being opened today for
the construction Of the last unit
at Mt. Alto Veterans Bureau Hos
pital, completion OF which win make
the local hospital group one OF the
most complete OF its kind in the
nation
The new unit will be a combined
recreation hall, dining hall and
dormitory for the entire nursing
staff. The building is to be model
and will be one OF the largest
buildings in the group, aside from
the hospital proper.
Construction Of new recreation
hall for the patients is now nearing
completion. The hall Is in one OF
the finest portions of the hospital
reservations and overlooks Rock
Creek valley.
Awards for the nurses building
probably wiAEbe made this week.