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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
DOMESTIC HEROINES
 IN OUR HOMES

Women who lead domestic life seem to listen to every call of duty ex- cepting the supreme one that tells them to guard their health. As long as they can drag themselves around women continue to work, Necessity to keep on their feet all day when over-tired, or sitting in cramped positions day in and day out often brings on ailments from which women suffer tortures. For fifty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been strengthing women and overcoming such ailments. Sickness and pain vanish under its influence and thousands of women have been benefited by it.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09

the third attempt to set it on fire. The building was worth $10,000 or more,
 Club Names Officers-The Highly" club of the Troy school has elected of ficers for the year 1924-25. Gavin Hams, vice president; Chester Quarles. Greene was named president; Max Will secretary; and Paul Beck, treasurer.
 Named Bank Director-At the regu- lar meeting of the board of directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank W. H. Brantley was elected to succeed the late J. T. Brantley, who had served on the board for many years.
 Martin M. Br0oks-Martin M Brooks, one of Pike county's most prominent citizens, died Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09

the city negro school. B. c. Niece hee, superintendent of city schools, who talked to the fire marshal's office by long distance telephone, said he be! lieyed the blaze of incendiary origin.
 This is the third fire in the school since December 16, 1923, records show. No solution of the fire December 16 was found. A fire. which occurred in the school March 14, was declared to be the result of negligence.
 TROY, Ala, May S.-(Special Leased Wire. )-About o'clock Thurs day morning the building used by the negroes as a school house was burned to the ground. It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin as this is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
THE WEATHER

. hAueule n0reAtw get raOrIua, AlaDama and AissisBippi: Fair Friday and prob ,ably Saturday. Virginia; Cloudy and cooler Friday; Saturday cloudy.
 North and South Carolina. Georgia and Florida Fair and cooler Friday Satur- day fairy ~ s-s
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Partly cloudy with moderate temperature Friday and Saturday ,.f 4.
 Iouisiana: Friday increasing cloudi- ness; Saturday probably showers
 Arkansas: Friday. and Saturday partly cloudy; showers Friday night and satur- day. tg
 Oklahoma:' Friday and Saturday un- settled occasional showers ssi
 West Texas: Friday unsettled, scatter- cd showers; Saturday partly cloudy.
 Illinois: Cloudy and unsettled Friday, probably rain north and central.
 Summary of observations made at sta- tions1 of the United States Weather Bureau dnFing the 24 hours ending at ?. ma s0th meridian time. May 8, 1s24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
EUTAW HEARs REPORT

EUTAW, Ala, May S.-(Special Leased Wire re.)-According to reports here, c. M. A. Rogers received a tele- gram today from John A. Rogers, presi- dent of the Alabama Highway com mission, stating that the injunction against the proposed Gainesville road detour had been dissolved.
 However, those interested in the case here were unable to verify the report and information from Montgomery was that Judge Leon McCord had rendered no decision yet in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
LAYMEN DREW PLAN Proposal Of L0uisianan Adopted By
 Northern MeShodists

SHREVEPORT, La, May S.-A Louisiana layman, Horace White, at torney, of Alexandria, drew up the basic plan under which the Northern Meth odist Episcopal church has agreed to merge with the Southern Methodist church, it was disclosed today by Dr. George s. Sexton. president of Cente- nary college here and member of the Southern General conference. The pro- posal was presented at the Southern conference at Hot Springs several years ago for the first time. Mir. Whites plan later was elaborated. but the basic principles, Dr. Sexton said, were those of his proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
FIRE INVESTIGATED
 M TROY SCHOOL
Negro Institution Has Third
 Blaze Since 1923

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May s.-A request was received at the office of the state fire marshal this morning for an investigation of the fire at Troy last night, which completely destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
PLANs ELABORATE SUICIDE
Frenchnnan Buys Casket, Supplies
 Brandy, Hangs Himself

BERNAF.- France, May S.-Elabor- ate. preparations for his final rest were made by Ernest Deshayes, a laborer. First he invested his savings in q hand some oak coffin and in it placed soft pillow, hot water bottle and a flask of old brandy. Then, dressing him self in his best, he hanged himself from peach tree in full bloom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
lElNDs

East Gulf: Moderate1 northwest and weather fair Friday. tf
 West Gulf: Moderate variable becom- Friday. rff Nf N
 sandy Hook to Hatteras; Fresh south and southwest. showeFy weather Friday.
 HAtterls to Florida Straits: Moderate. to ffeshi weateriy showers followed by clearing friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
FRATERNITY PICKS
 AUBURN STUDENTS
Eight Seniors Selected For Tau
 Beta Pi

AUBURN. Ala, Oct. 1S.-(SpeciaI Eight members of the senior class in engineering at Auburn have been elect ed to membership in Tau Beta Pi, the honor society in engineering schools of America. These pen were elected from the senior class on the basis of high grade scholarship. Banquet and initiation will follow within the next three weeks.
 The men elected to membership are as follows Edward Foster Williams, Carrollton, Ga; William Jelks Long, Eufaula; Albert Edward Duran, Co- lumbiana; Elmer Graf, Cullman; John Edwin Payne, Phenix; Howard Flaw kinS Knowles. Eureka Jerry Heaand Reeves, Eufaula David Lawson Gar yin, Dock Run. The faculty members of Tau Beta Pi are Professors C. A. Baughman. J. A. C. Callan, A. St. C.. Dunstan, w. D. Garman. NJ. T. Full Ian. J. J. Wilmore and C. R. Hixon.
 H. F. Schwekendick of Mobile, mem Der of the senior class here was del egate to the Tau Beta Pi convention at Iowa State College, ut Ames, Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
FINE WEATHER AIDS
 GATHERING OF CROP
Harvesting Season Will Soon Be
 Over In Limestone

ATHENS, Ala, Oct. 1S.-(SpeciaD The weather continues to be fine here for crop gathering. Never in the his tory of Liemstone county has there been q larger season of splendid harvesting weather than has been this fall and should the present continue for few weeks the bulk of the crops will be out and marketed.
 Garage SOld-A business deal made here recently was the sale of half in terest in the firm of Starkey and Cole man, garage men of this place, to V. B. Gilbert, sheriff of Limestone county.
 New Pastor Arrives-Dr Cutts, the newly engaged pastor of the Baptist church of Athens, has arrived and taken charge of the work as pastor.
 Pastor Resigns-Dr. T. B. Clark, pastor of the First Christian church of this place during the past year, has re- signed from his present station and will leave on November 1 for Arkansas, where he will reside and have charge of church in the future.
 Diphtheria Appear-An epidemic of diphtheria has appeared in Athens dur ing the past few days and as precau- tion the county health department or dered the suspension of the city school at noon Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
CIGAR BOX MEN
 MEET AT MOBILE
City Wins Convention In 1925
 Over Tampa

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 17.-(Speclal) The 1925 meeting of the National Cigar Box Manufacturers association, an or ganization which gets 90 per cent of its raw material from concerns in Mo- bile, will be held held here an February 19, 20 and 21, according to informa- tion received at the chamber of com merce today, following invitations from Mayor H. T. Hartwell, the chamber, and J. H. Sheip, cigar box material manufacturer and chairman of the lum- Der committee of the national body. The association has a membership Of 20O scattered throughout the country, and it is expected a large number will at- tend the gulf city gatherin. Tampa, Fla, was a strong bidder for the meet ing but Mobile won out.
 The members were said to be anxi- ous to come to Mobile for several req sons, chief on being that 9 per cent of the material which they use in mak- ing cigar boxes in obtained from Mo bile. Mir. Sheip attended the 1924 an- nual meeting and extended the invita- tion, but the matter was referred to the executive committee, which acted yes terday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
0PELIKA READY
 FOR GREAT FAIR
Exhibits Of Agricultural Products Will Feature
 Annual Exhibition

OPELIKA, Ala, Oct. 1S.-(Speciaf.) With everything in readiness, the streets of the city gaily decorated with flags and bunting, in honor of the event, the gates of the fourth great annual agricultural exposition at Ope- lika, will swing open to the public on Monday morning, October 20. It will be essentially an agricultural fair. Great emphasis is placed upon that fact, and the reasons for it are ap- parent. Opelika is an agricultural town i; draws its trade, its resources its prosperity form the surrounding farm ing country. Lee county is an agricul- tural county. $5,00O have been offered in prizes and premiums, in order to stimulate better and more profitable farming.
 One of the outstanding attractions will Dc the Auburn exhibition One thousand square feet in the main build ing will be used for this greatest show ever before seen at fair of this size or kind Plans for this notable exhibit were prepared by some of the south's greatest agricultural experts, headed by Prof. Funchess.
 A modern country home will be shown, designed by the department of agriculture and engineering, with elec- trial conveniences The electrical dis play will be put on by the college, in conjunction with the Alabama Power company. Auburn will also present ani- nal husbandry, featuring live stock. An expert will be in charge of each department to answer questions and make talks.
 Besides Auburns big contribution, other notable attractions will be the various community exhibits. These community club exhibits represent the best of everything in each community, the product of the farm. kitchen and sewing circles, arranged elaborately and artistically. Five or six of the Lee cOun- ty communities will be represented, each community fair itself in minea- ture, Smith Station. Gold Hill, Pine Grove, Farmville, Marshal Lee and others: In this connection there will be numbers of boys and girls club, can ming clubs, showing what the young farmers are doing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
GREENSBORO HOST TO CLUB WOMEN
Fourth District Meeting Is Set For October
 3O-31

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 1S.-(Special.)- Mrs. John Tate chairman of the fourth district of Federation of Women's clubs officially announces the convention of the district at Greensboro October 3O-31. with representatives from l2 counties, and 55 clubs.
 The opening meeting will be held at 8 o'clock Thursday evening with Mrs. Logan R. Fuller president of one of the hostess clubs presiding. An address of welcome will be given by Mayor Nor ton of Greensboro and welcome also from Mrs. Ali Tunstall which will be responeded by Mrs. Henry Mcdaniel of Demopolis. Mrs. Val Taylor, presi- dent of the Federation will be present and make an address, and an address will be heard from the chairman, Mrs. John Tate.
 The address of the convention will be given by Dr. Julien Pennington psych- ologist of Birmingham. After the ad- dress, Dr. Pennington will give men, tai test demonstration.
 Operated On--Dr. w. c. Gewin came down from Birmingham Friday to operate on his cousin, Miss Emerette Gewin, for appendicitis.
 Uses Feet For Hands-The negroes in town are interested in the advent of the armless negro woman who can use her feet as deftly, or more so, than the others can their hands. Large crowds flock to the Methodist church, colOred, to see this marvel play on the organ, sew, cut out and put together quilt pieces, and write, all with her toes.
 Teacher Called HOme-Greensboro friends of Miss Martha Dale, the pop ular teacher of the second grade in the public school, regret that she was called to her home at Whitsit. to be at the bedside q CT brother, who was strick- en with .nfantile paralysis recently. Her sister, Miss Mary Dale, came over from Livingston tO fill her position un- til her return.
 Parent- Teacher Active-The Parent Teacher association is splendidly organi- zed this year, with Mrs. E. l.. Powers as it's president.
 Cotton Crop Large-Cotton picking is not over in this county. Scarcity of labor makes it difficult for the farmers 10 clean up their fields. The crop has been an unusually large one, larger by far than the ones for the last two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
JUMPS FROM CAR
Man Is Given Ride But Decides To
 Jump Out

OS
 OPELIKA, Ala, Oct. 1S.-(Special.) ) An unknown white man came to his death in an unusual manner by falling from a speeding automobile at Loach- apoka Thursday afternoon. The man was first seen few miles below LOach- apoka when he hailed passing au- tomobile, driven by George Bass of NOtasuiga, asking for a ride. He got in on the rear seat of the car, and in passing through the town of Loach- apoka. while the car was running at the rate of 30 miles an hour, the man was seen to step over the car door and fall, his head striking the ground with such force as to crush the skull. When eye witnesses rushed up, the man was found unconscious mad in a dying con- dition.
 The car ran on about 200 yards be- fore it was discovered that the stranger was not in. it. Mir. Bass went back in his car, picked up the injured man and brought him to a hospital in Ope- lika, where he died from his injuries a few hours later.
 It is not known why the man left the car, whether he called to the driver to stop and was not heard, or had fit and fell out.
 The body is at Fredericks' undertak- ing establishment awaiting identifica- tion. The dead man is described as about 35 years old, six feet tall, weigh ing 1855 pounds; has heavy set of black hair, pompadoured, with side burns :; wore blue serge trousers, and khaki shirt, army shoes, and inSband of grey felt hat initials were N. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
DR. BOMAR TELLS
 OF TRIP TO JAPAN
Tuskegee Party Makes Visit To
 Florida Resort

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Oct. 1S.-(Spe- cial. 1.-The Y. NJ. c. A. of the Baptist church held their weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. Ethel Segres on Tuesday night with Dr. Bomar as the principal speaker. The young ladies had as thelr subject Japan, and Dr. and Mrs. Bomar smoke very interestingly of their recent trip to that distant country. Others taking part on the program were Mrs. Cliff Thrasher, Miss Jane Campbell, and Miss Lucille Gumm. Twenty were present and six new names were added to the roll
 Visit FlOrida-Those enjoying the Florida trip this week, complimentary of the Coral Gable Construction Co. at Miami, Fla, are Mir. and Mrs. Ted Alexander, Dr. and Mrs. c. B. Col Her, AIesdames. l.. c. Lewis, ID. E. Laslie and Pat Drakeford.
 Grand Jury RepOrts--The grand jury for Macon county rendered it's report Wednesday, finding 19 true bills, and reporting that the jail is in splendid condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
BAPTIST READY
 FOR CONVENTION
105th Annual Session Will Be Held Soon At
 AnnistOn
(Anniston Bureau.)

ANNISTON, Ala, Oct. 1S.-Three weeks from next Tuesday the most prominent figures in the Baptist denom- ination of this state will gather at Anniston in the 105th annual session of the Alabama Baptist State conven- tion. Baptist learers from all sections will be present to formu- late plans for the work of the coming year and to set the goal of achieve ments toward which the denomina- tion will strive in its 1925 program.
 The three days sessions of the con- vention will mark the last meet ing of the state .Baptists during the per iod of. the $75,00O,000 campaign. Over $60,000,000 has been raised in the south during the drive and it is ex- pected and plans will be made at the convention for raising the remainder of the $75,000,000 before the year closes. .Dr.. W. J. AIeGlothlin of -GreeRviAe.sA4 $. C., president of Furman university and brother of Rev. J. T. McGlothlin, pastor of the Parker Memorial Baptist church of this city, will make the principal address of the convention on the $75,000,000 campaign on November 12.
 Chairman c. R. Bell of the local ex- ecutive committee on preparations of the convention and Walter Reynolds, chairman of the housing committee, are making plans for the entertainment of the delegates All will be in readiness for their arrival on November II. The delegates will be entertained in the homes of the members of Parker Me morial and other churches and will be extended every courtesy the city is able to offer. More than GOO delegates are expected
 Building Permits SOar-October is expected to set a new record for build ing permits issued in any month so far in 1924, city officials stated Saturday afternoon. With the month less than twO-thirds gone already permits for work amounting to $64, ,335 have been issued. This represents an increase over the month of September of $43,- O45.
 Permits issued the last month total S21 ,290 which is regarded as an av- craze for each month during the present year. A large number of the permits were issued for the construction of small buildings.
 Negro Nanny" Fined-Addie T. Kent, age 17 years, typical old time southern nanny" negro who resides near White Plains was tried in county court today on the charge of possess ing liquor in the form of home made wine. The aged woman was fined $50 and cost by Judge Thomas w. Cole man.
 Delegates Named-L. J. Kirkus and J. H. Hemphill have been selected as delegates to represent Camp Pelham United Confederate veterans at the state reunion which is to be held in A. Pagan head of the camp has also announced that other members will attend and it is expected, Anniston will be we'll represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
ALEXANDER CITY
 READY FOR FAIR

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, Oct. Is. With the East Alabama fair beginning here next Tuesday morning, the final details for handling one of the largest crowds that have ever been to Alexand- CT City are being perfected by the fair officials. The buildings and grandstands have been repairs, new buildings con structed, fences repaired and the race track being put in excellent condition.
 $. NJ. Day, manager of the exhibits, states that six communities and several schools have already reserved space for their exhibits. The poultry exhibit will be one of the features of this years fair. New pens have been built for the birds and poultry expert will be in charge of this department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
CITY OFFICIALS
 NAMED AT ROANOKE
O. L. MullendOre Is Renamed As
 Clerk

ROANOKE, Ala. Oct. 1S.-(Spe- cial. )-The new city administration with Leon Jones, mayor, has been or ganized by the election of w. T. A. Huey mayor pro tenn. and chairman of the committee on lights c. c. Arnold chairman of the committee on water, c. l.. Ford chairman of the committee on sanitation and H. Enloe, chairman of the committee on cemetery. 0. l.. Null lendore was reelected clerk, w. B. Rod gers chief of police and s. F. Aber- nathy superintendent of water works. G. N. Gofield, former sheriff, was elect ed night chief.
 County Tour Made-Sponsored by the commissioners court, the county edu- cational forces and the county agent, the first See Randolph County" tour was conducted last week. About 12 cars made the tour, carrying between 30 and 40 people. The good farming, good roads, good school buildings, good homes and fine scenery found on this tour were revelation to those of the party who had not been over the coun- ty before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
ENGINEER TELLS OF MALARIA WAR AT WILSON DAM Dread Disease Completely Conquered In Muscle
 Shoals District COST OF CRUSADE
 PLACED AT $6,000 Gallons Of Oil Sprayed In Malaria Breeding
 Places

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Oct. 1S.-How malaria was conquered at Wilson dam is told by N. H. NJ. Rector, assistant sanitary engineer, attached to the Ala bama board of health, who directed the anti-malaria campaign from July Fl to October 4. MT. Rector is in Albany preparing his report which will be made to federal and state authorities.
 Mir. Rector has made preliminary statements concerning his observations and states the history of malaria epi- denies shows that often the germs ap- pear where large bodies of water are impounded. Authorities, therefore, were on the lookout for the disease in this section and reports from Lauderdale and Colbert counties were closely watched. The result was that by the middle of July many cases of malarial fever were reported to him.
 Method Used
 The following steps were taken after consultation with health officials, both state and federal:
 Oil was used to prevent breeding of malaria mosquitoes. Large numbers of blood smears were made. Residents were taught how to avoid malaria, and uuinine was used to cure malaria and to prevent it.
 The oil was placed in tanks, set on skiffs and the skiffs were sent around the edges of the inland lake close enough to the banks to enable operators of the pumps to spray oil along the banks wherever malaria mosquito breeding places existed.
 The blood smears were made by ex- perts of the government. The health officials of many sections assisted In educational campaigns against malaria, quinie was furnished in large quantl- ties, free at first, and later the medi- cine was sold at cost.
 Cost $6,00O
 Mir. Rector stated that ''early in the season health officials located every house liable to have it's occupants in fected with malaria. The cost of the crusade, according to MT. Rector, was approximately $6O00.
 The following individual health work CTS aided in the success of the cam paign:
 Dr. V. c. Prussem, New York; Dr. R. Wallace, Washington state, both of the Rockefeller foundation; Miss Ethel Barrier, microscopist, Memphis G. H. Hazelhurst, chief sanitary, engii- neer of the Alabama state health board, and the health officers of the counties of Lauderdale and Colbert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
Famous Artist Begins Work
 OfPainfing Prison P Portrait
Lives In Walls While Drawing His Concep-
 ton Of Christ
(State Capital Bureau ]

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 1S.- Actual work on the large painting of the compassionate Christ is being done at Kilby prison by Max Sasanoff. MT. Sasanoff was commissioned by the Big Brothers, a Bible class in the First Presbyterian church in Montgomery and taught by Judge Leon McCord, to paint this picture to be hung in the prison of Alabama.
 This is the first instance on record where effort has been made on as large scale to correct lives of those to whom punishment has been meted out by offering inspiration to better and higher living through the use of the fine arts.
 Mir. Sasanoff, in order to retain the influence of the prison has chosen to live within the great walls of Kilby while he works on the painting which he hopes will be his masterpiece He is, therefore, locked in with the men each night and spends all of the days in his prison studio.
 Once before this artist, who has learned in the school of sorrow since he came to America, spread forth his conception of the forgiving Christ within prison walls. Tthat time was within prison walls. That time was done on the walls of the federal prison in Atlanta. This painting, together with singing the artist did in the va rious churches in the city ot Atlanta and over radio, won for him his par don.
 Since securing his freedom, Mir. Sas- anoff has devoted his time to painting portraits. President Coolidge, Attor- ney General Martin, Mir. votaw and Governor Walker, of Georgia, have been among those whose portraits he was commissioned to paint.
 His painting of the World war has hung in the congressional library, Wash ington, D. C., since the last year of the war. Many of his paintings on religious subjects were hung in cathe- drals in Europe before he came to America.
 Mir. Sasanoff's training and educa- tion have been very liberal. When less