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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05

the kind of doll you can have for ever so little effort. They are worth $40, but you can get one without cent
 First girl to register was Louise
 The first girl to register was Louise Chapman, age 14 years, 231 Cornelia avenue.
 First to register during first hour were: Ruth Lathem, Rosa MacEd- wards, Susie Kenndey, Jessie Richard Waldrop, Jr., Wilma Allbritten, Bettie Orr, Eva Feagin, Margaret Perkins, Jane Day Perkins, Inez Smith, Rob- ert Blake, Ethel Weber, Mildred Tup- per, Mary Francis Norton, Minnie May Stephenson, Martha Brown, Dortla Brown, Linell Piper, Doris Spencer, Grace Waldrop, Frances Klibu, Eloise Rickerson. Merle Stephenson, Doris Yearly, Myrtle Ryan, Cora Lee Jones, Frances Couch, Louise Dyer, Louise Milton, Margaret Kessler, Martha Nell Maddox, Jane Pearl Maddox, Susan Thomas, Lula May Roper, Zolite John son, Eula Booth, George Brannon, Mary Doss, Beatrice Stevenson, Veda Cantrell, Helen Crs. Bessie Hyatt, Vera Pennington. Marjorie Stafford. Mary Elizabeth Kelly, Elizabeth Kirby, Eve lyn Cardells,, Velma Bibb, Lucille Linn, Jennie Corhbee, Ivarie Hammon, Ida Powell, Frank Stockell, Jane Good win, Helen Goodwin, Rozell Johnson, Louise Me Dowell, Lorraine Wedaman, Elme Barton, Mary Louise Stamper, Neva Barber, Meta Barber, %Winifred Anderson, Augusta Sehoenbern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
5000 EMPLOYED ;. ON WILSON DAM
Washington Bureau)

'.s es WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-In the con sstruction of Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals under the engineering corps of the war department, 5000 civilian em- lployes are engaged, according to an of ticial statement by the civil service commission today. The commission publishes official correspondence to prove that the large army of civilian employees is giving highly satisfactory service. It says:
 1T "The civilian force consists of assis- tant engineers and other technical work CTS, mechanics of many kinds, helpers, and common laborers, besides the clerical staff. The civilian personnel IS re- cruited through the office of the secre- thry of the Fifth United States civil service district, Atlanta, Ga.
 Lieutenant Colonel George k. Spald- ing, corps of engineers, United States army, has addressed the following com Ihunication to l.. A. Mover, the civil service commission district secretary at Atlanta: lilf.'After an experience of something over fourteen months, in the construc- ! tfon of Wilson dam, the early part of which period was one of rapid expan- sion, requiring the employment of large number of classified men, l feel it my duty to express to you my sincere Appreciation of the assistance which ycur office has rendered to mine.
 - '3The spirit of helpful and intelligent coloperatiOn which you have invariably shown is perhaps best described by the statement that have felt since my first three months experience here that you are as much interested in my getting the right men for the job as am lnyself.T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
NAMED MANAGER ! FOR PUBLISHERS
Craston Williams Takes
 Up New Duties With s. N. P. A.

; . CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Oct. A. Craston Williams, of Greensboro, Gh., has been appointed to the position of manager of the Southern Newspaper Publishers association. He will make lis headquarters in Chattanooga and will take up his new duties October l, working under Walter c. Johnson, sec retary-treasurer of the s. W. F. A.
 Mir. Williams was selected for the t,lace out of some twelve or fifteen names considered by the board of di- rectors. He is considered to be one of the best newspaper men in the south and exceptionally well qualified to hold the position to which he has> been ap- pointed. He has been serving as sec retary to United States Senator Will liam J. Harris, of Georgia.
 The office of manager is new ap- pointment created at the last annual meeting of the s. N. F. A. by a reso- .lution which was passed providing for the cration of manager to assist the . Secretary Treasurer, Walter .C. John son. of Chattanooga, who has held this office for the past eight years. This
 
 sensive growth of the organization within the past few years, the afafirs making it imperative to have someone on the job at headquartefs who could give it (his undivided time and atten- tion.. Because of MT. JohnsOn's valua- , ble knowledge of the affairs of the as- sociation the directors were unanimous in their belief that he should continue to serve as secretary-treasurer.
 .a Chattanooga will remain the head quarters of the $. N. F. A.. because of its splendid geographical location, being easy to reach from any part ot the country.
 T Mir. Williams was educated in the public schools after which he attended Emory college He was reared in country printing office and has done everything from setting type, job work and press work on up to occupying the editors chair. He was editor of the Americus, (Ga.) Daily Recorder from 1915 to his entry in the United States army during the World war. He entered the first officers training camp and served through the war, and Tn France, as commanding officer of the machine gun company. Fifty-sixt infantry, Seventh division, resigning from the regular army in which he had Enlisted early in fhe war. He attained the rank of captain.
 Mir. Williams served as secretary to United States Senator William j.. liar Iris, of Georgia, from the time of his return from France in 1919 to date, and was his campaign manager in 1924. He is member of the National Press club, Washington, D. O., q Scottish Rite Mason, Shriner, and member of the Sigma Nu college fraternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
FIVE SENTENCED
 TO PENITENTIARY
Negro Whose Leg Was Shot Off Gets Four !
 Years

Pleas of guilty on seventeen indict- ments against five men were received Saturday afternono by Circuit Judge Snyder. John Edwards, negro, who had his right leg shot off by trap gun while attempting to rob an Avondale store several weeks ago, was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary.
 Walter Baker, white, was sent to the penitentiary for from two to three years on four counts charging forgery. Harry Walker, colored, received q sentence of one year and one day in the peniten- tiary for distilling. Frank Brown, white, was given sentences totaling 355 days on the county roads on several in dictments charging obtaining money un- der false pretense and forgery. In addi- tion, he is to serve out the costs, not ex- ceeding ten months.
 H. J. Wilson, white, received sen tence of two years in thepenitentiary on several. worthless check indictments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
GOOD HEALTH -. CHATS ON CHIROPRACTIC

ch,ropractic means done by the hand, and Ia the science and art of adjusting by hand the dispiacements or Wnatso- ever character that may occur m tne human body. The 300 articulations oi inc skelelxl frame being prominent, but asnacisiIv fhe articulations- of the verte- hrse coIlmn, commonly called the back bone, to remove ocelusion of stimuius from the nerves which should furnisn vitality, sensation and motion.
 This procesg, a very important ana far-reaching fact, displacement oh tebras. impaired nerves. causes ao- normality and thereby disease. Cniro- nractic is the most exalted of all me cha nical sciences, since the greatest study of mankind Is man. Hs S SnsiEs nurpose and object is accomphsneo when the displaced elements arg G nsrve= and stimulus has had time to restore normal size and power to mus cIns Uraments and other tissues. An- ci6ent aiIv when this condition has been etfained. no sickness, disease or pam can exist. so.. o,. and knows the law of displacement occlusion of stimulus. and adjusting 70 remove the same. Knowing the law or dIsnIace cement, he is able to give you a correct diagnosis of your allments' Chiropractic does not teach the treat ment Of disease, put Oh SAAS = teaches the removal of the cause Oh shnormaiIty, which is generally known
 IT does not occur to those not familiar with this great science tchiropralicl . what relation could possibly exist pc, tween a yertebrae of the backbone ana a sore foot, rheumatism of the Knee, boiI on the wrist, or case or lung fever. scarlet fever, typhoid fever or any other pain. sickness or ailments they might have. - r..
 Tn all these eases, nerves nave Deen interfered with, causing occlusion, loss of normal function, bringing about the sbove results. By bringing about bet ter relationship of all unit structures of the body, by breaking down mus cular fiscations thereby freeing the nerves these diseases are eliminated.
 I'll. HEALTH IS THE MOST EXTENSIVE THING IN THE WORLD BIIT THE CHARGES OF A CHIR0- TRACTOR ARE VERY REASONABLE INDEED.
 Every chiropractor listed will be glad to give you
 COMPLETE EXAMINATION
 ABSOLUTELY FREE BIRMINGHAM:
 Dr. J. c. Glover
 Dr. Wm. H. Wells
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 pr. Rosa Renfro Smith
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 Dr. Dessie M. Fallon
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
TO INVADE MEXICO

ST. LOUIS, OcE. 4.-Delegates of the American Association of Travelling Passenger agents from all parts of the country departed from here today for Mexico where they will hold their 49th annual convention. Sessions of the con- vention are scheduled to be held in Monterey, Lake Chapala and Mexico City, where the party will remain three days. A reception there by the President of the Mexican republic is on the schedule. The delegates assem- bled here yesterday and departed on two special trains. They expect to re- turn in two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
PARENTS AMAZED BY PER.
 FORMANCES OF DOLLS

FORTY-FIVE little girls, accom-
 panied by their parents, regis
 tered for one of The Age-Her. aids Wonder Dolls the first 45 min utes Blach's store was open Sat urday morning.
 Several hundred had registered and signified their intention to earn a Wonder Doll free, before Blach's store closed at o'clock Saturday.
 Grown people were amazed at the performances of The Age. Herald's Wonder Dolls, declaring them all but human--and surpassing in looks and workmanship anything they had ever imagined in doll creation.
 Everybody complimented The Age Herald on it's enterprise in put ing these remarkable dolls within reach of the children of Birming- ham.
 Display and exhibition all this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
NEW LAMP HAS NO WICK OR CHIMNEY
Most Brilliant Home Light Known iJs Cost One Cent a Night.

A new lamp which has no wick or chimney. yet, according to experts, gives the most powerful home ight m the world, is the latest achievement of ". c. Fowler, 3sO Factory building, Kansas City, Mo. This remarkable new lamp beats gas or electricity-gives more light than 300 candles, IS ordi- nary lamps or 10 brilliant electric lights. and costs only one cent night
 A blessing to every home, especially on farm or in small town. It is absolutely safe, and gives universal satisfaction. No dirt, no smoke, no odor. A child can carry it. It is the ambition of Mir. Fowler to have every home, store, hall or church enjoy the increased comfort of this powerful, pleasing, brilliant white light, and he will send one of his new lamps on free trial to any reader of The Age Herald who writes him. He wants one person to whom he can refer new customers. Take advantage of his ' fee offer. Agents wanted. Write him today.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
UTAH MAN HEADS
 MINING CONGRESS

2 SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. Al. $. Gates of Salt Lake City last night was elected president of the American Mining congress at the final business session to succeed H. $. Seaman of Chicago. Gates served during the last a Year as third vice president.
 ' Other officers elected were. Daniel
 B. Wentz, Philadelphia, first vice pres 4idcnt E. l.. Doheny, New York City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
E .lPEERSHING SAILS ' FOR SWITZERLAND
(By Associated Press.)

g. NEW YORK, Oct. 4.-General John sJ. Pershing, retired, sailed on the Tieviathan today to visit his son. who is at school in Switzerland. Asked whether he would accept post as secretary of war in the next administra-
 lion if it were rendered him, General
 p ''Why, that would be right in my . sRershing grinned and said: line. But, honestly, l hadn't given 1t TT fought"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
STOP KIDNEY TROUBLE

1T you suffer from Kidney Bladder Trouble back or leg ache to prove you can quickly be rid of these troubles I will send you a sl size of my famous Kavona Compound, postpaid and without cost or obligation. If it cures you. tell your friends and pay me what you think is fair. other wise the loss Is mine. Merely send your name to- day for this liberal introductory offer THE kAV0NA co. Dept. l9l, Kansas City, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05

best thing to do with the bottom of rocker is to glue on a strip cut from an old felt hat. Don't let the joints come where the rocker rests when idle. The felt lasts long time and can be renewed easily when worn. Popular Science Monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
TO PREVENT FLOOR SCRATCHES

Those who have hardwood floors in their houses know the difficulty of keeping htem free from furniture scratches. Pushes and sides overcome the difficulty for furniture that has straight legs, but these will not prevent rockers from scratching the floor. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
By THE DOLL LADY

FVERYONE is talking dolls, seeing EI dolls, and thinking and drawing
 dolls. Even the busiest business men and some of the oldest grandmoth- CTS took time Saturday to come and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
F all Plowing Important
 To Get Best Spring Crops
Land Broken Before Winter Will Yield Much
 Larger Return, Says McVay
By GEO. B. McvAY. SIR.

THERE period for the farmer It prac-
 tice and when the picked gathered
 the hay in the barn. the bale the turnip patch abandon real work for the Like the housewife the farmers work done if he take advantage of the changing and the necessary work ko the foIlo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
PyOPrhea

Gan De St0ppeu In A4 E1oUfS If you suffer from Pyorrhea, sore and spongy gums, loose teeth or other mouth irritations, I want to send you my simple home treatment under plain wrapper. It stops Pyorrhea in it's worst form, and is curing thousands after everything else failed. Simply send name for generous To-day free trial offer of my secret home treat ment. Address King Laboratories, 134 Gateway Sta, Kansas City, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
SCHOONER BEACHED
 OFF GULF COAST
Mobile Owned Ship Damaged
 But Not Badly

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 4.-The Ameri. can four-masted schooner Else, owned by J. M. Scott of Mobile, is on the beach at Santa Rosa Island, Fla, ac' cording to information received in Mo bile today. It is believed that the schooner will be pulled off the sand. 10 miles east of Pensacola light.
 Captain Willie Rodden is master of the Else. Information here was that while attempting to tack the Else, he ran in too close to the beach, and was driven ashore, stern first. A Pensa. cola tug, the Richmond, was reported assisting the Else which had made for Pensacola from Havana, whence she sailed September 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
HOME COMING DAY

Sunday is Home Coming Day at the Walker Memorial church, and a special invitation to all friends of the membership to attend the special serv- ices at II o'clock !. m.,. has been is- sued.
 The choir vii render special music and the pastor, Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, will preach on the subject, I'm going home."
 During the past 20 months, Walker Memorial church has enrolled more than 200 new members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-05
F. H. MccAULEY

Dealer in Go-Zip and Kyso Motor Fuel, Good Gulf and Tex ico Gasoline, Speedoii. Havohne, Supreme, Texico and Poiarine Motor Oils. Alemiting, Doping
 Ladies especially invited.
 Evenue H. and 17th St., Ensiey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13
Calls for Expression
of Opinion in Regard to His
Services to Doheny Interests

WASHINGTON. Feb f5.--The qncs-
tion oF William N. NrAdoo's avail
Hh'lit. for the democratic prrSidcn-
tisi nomination II "a ~ put ND 10 a
mceiirg az state leaders in Chicaro
~ lis own suggestion.
IN 4 laftcr 70 David VI. Rockwell nf
Ohio. ramnairn manager in charge ~
hi national headquarters IN Chicago
Nr. NrAhoo Iaet night ASKED him ~
rail- q conference to de:rrmire whcth-
handling of th- Mexican Interests Of
Fi ". rohcnr ~ prciudicial In the
cause uf progressive democracy" I've
also recommended that "rrogrcSsiscS
foas-idr the Democratic party repre-
scntafireS 81 labor. representatives Of
the farmers and any others you may
think advisable hc invited to partiri-
pate "in order that We may get ~ far
aS possible true index NJ public
opinion
Nr. aIcAdoo declared that II the
conference should decide that IAN
honorable professional service render
"a by me ~ a client. hat having I'D
relation Whatever ~ the iii leases
new under investigation M the sen
ate sorimittcr" had made him nm
available for thc nomination he ~oaid
"eiadly withdraw and fisht a 4 pTi-
vatc in the ranks"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13
GORGEOUS MUMMY CASE OF
EGYPTIAN KING EXPOSED
TO VIEW WHEN LID RAISED

LUXOR. Eryrt Feh. M Owing to
what hc carrer.erizeA as h ~discouf-
iesy" q the E.sptisn public wosls cr-
rartmen. Howard Carter head .f the
axcavnt on work closed Tut Ankh
Amer tomb .uaav ana ahanipnr up-
eIatinls II rs nnAer "a thc crisis VII
precipitnt.a hv the refusal o' the svyp
San covcrnrcrt TO permit the wivc &c
the cxeas-tors 70 visit the tomb this
morning.
The corrcsr ondcrt ~ tho Associated
Press NJ thc first nrw.rrpe man ad-
mite ~ view thc gorgeoui mumrv
ease K Tut-Ankh. Amen. which was u
ciosed ye. terday by the raising Of the
mass .ve I'D Of the sarcoVhegsz-
AT the firs. view of this wonderful
hixafrc. golden cffin with trc face,
horldc Y. hrsast and nrms II The Pha-
,aoh sta-d.rr out ia hol est relief On
.tc mstal one realized th-t tAss 0iscoy-
e1v VA. indeed an event n the annals q
Egypt clagv-
rcthinr has rvcr hfen found in EEFpf
before resembling this colossus "a gold
with its strangely ratErai. oddly capti-
vstirg face am supreme dignity Of
line. The only parallel on csn call &c
mind is the great stone cffigy carved
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13

on tia lid of the safcophagus of Mr.
cnptah. The rcpufed Ph1rach of Exoau
= now seem clear that the effigy
hefe lp. n. whose sarcophssus Ties ia
HIS tomb. scsnt hunitcd yarhs from
that pf Tr Anih-Amrn and hithtrto rc
a.r el as unique III Egypt, merely rep-
cscnts in ston. the habitIaI form ~
ihc mummy case Of Egypt kings.
The sight of the sheets Of geld CLEAN
Ing on the m-mmy case tf Tut-Ankh-
Amen tells its cwn tale ~ thr reward
that awsit.d the enterprise of thc ar-
ciert tomb robbers and rcsdily cx-
plains why. of al The cpulchres Of
Epypt's old rule, only Tut-Ankh
Amen's has been invlolate.
When the correspondent caterci thf
tomb hc found sheet III glass lai
actuss the oprn sarrorhaEus beneath
tie cr ckcd ere mite ia which hung FIX ~
Is tackle .cme thsec feet abovc. The
first sight Of the Gcsd kings cffigy was
cvs rwhclmirg. il might have beca 2
huge golden idoi- An Incredibly bizarre
effect was lent BY the solid. f0llcA
head-dress. the long curved golden
heard. The thickness or ship'a cable arr
the gigantic fiail ana crock graspei n
the great hands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13
DENVER OIL MAN HAD
ADVANCE Information
ON OIL LAND LEASING

ing the naval reserve under the sctipn
.hich ihc interior pasimeni had taken
ii Ii1a. whcn the rights .o operate on
such IahH h.d been scld WI pu.lir arr-
ti0n
in 1920 il was common talk among
ihe 81 usn iha, the reserve WAS being
dsained" hc said
NJ deriarl that he had never
Nf arrhinr tp obtain lease sp
'ra WY. erve hut waa Only trying
a ai ua fof tae priyil ~ III driving
of O. wells 70 prevent drainage e the
entire reserve. lIia advances to obtain
afanrrncrf ha urcn jected il 1917
hy Admir Griffin anA Commander
Stewart. Wright anna Shafroth.
Tt.rr ia-u, with George Cre1i. who
also testified yestrrd NJ Stack said ihr
fsfmcr chairman of the committee on
public inlermation did know that r. ~
Drhrag waa as ciafc with him in cf-
rata to reta lrac to drill offset wells
w Teapot Dome.
IA nnr rat have told hm the money
paid him came from D9hcnyt sail
stack. ~hut b. knew had non- and that
Nr Drherv was backlog me-"
stack saii that tht $4,000 ha paid
rrrfl waa fhc amount manned by tha
latter as -the grub st kc ha wuHl
need Crtel was employed, ha said, hc
cause he knew officials in Washington
nd was tp represent the syndicats il
The natlonal car.tal-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13
CLAIMS HARDING
PAPER SOLD FOR
half A MILLION
Frank A. Vanderlip Called
to Appear Before Investi-
eating Committee in Con-
nection With Statements
Continued from rage Onel

WASHINGTON. Feb. II The name %
the laf President Harding and the CIR
cum4tAnrcA surrounding the Hale cf his
newspaper, thc Marion Star. were
brought into the oil lease scandal WY
Frank A. Nandcrlip. New York banker.
The oil committee subpoened Mr. Var
derlip ~ appcar hcf0 il and sxrlain
the spcech hr made last night af o.
shining New York iaEing the source rt
thr funds paid for the Star sh0ull NJ in-
ycstirated. tie sent word that he would
be glad TO "tcll what ! know"
The subpoena was issued By Chairman
Lfnroot after thc O sininE speech haa
been characterized by Senator Walzh,
democrat. Montana, the leading figure
in the nil inquiry. Az requiring thor
ouvh investigation by the committee
Other senators were disinciined 10 dis
russ the stateman made by Mr.. Van
frriir. HUT THE news went like wild fire
throughout the senate and officials
quarter generally with The result that
THE storyssoon was On every tongue and
TIE long list Of other developments that
had entered into the Gays history of
the OH Investigation were almost for
gotten.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13
Senate Orders Inquiry Into
Charges Contained in the
Resolution of Sen. Heflin


WASHINGTON. lsh. l3-inqu;rv
into char - of fra.dclrns lard opera
'icns IA rcass VAS ordered fet,y ~
thr senate Ia adopting fe.pluf az
offered hy Senafos "A nflIr. hrno .at.
Alahama.
The inrriry to b. cord s1.ed ~ ih.
senate fos,offi," eo-"r:tscr. VIII be
directed neesa:is inn cneratiun. oF
The Alamo Land and Su..A- carnan4
Of ~h''h X. y. GEca ~rr. rspa',l.s III
naticnal committeeman G.oR Teas.
IS president.
Consideration OF The resolution WI.
blocked b. Sena.or iiarrc,h. rrp-bls~-
an. okiahosaa. rntsl hr hal been aiv-
en- permission 20 laser: III shr re-
ord number of cdiirr-as, from Tex
as papers dealing with .hc psopnsAi.
sir. Erca Ct j. not mcmbcr ~
this hod,." sad inc hiahara senai-
or. "ani has no . her Wa io b. hcard
~ this sinr. Ilc srgnr~.r.. me- % H.
htrt these editorials ~ illustrative ns
the Other s.de of ihr natter"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-13
Official Weather Reports

Brown vile and vicinity: Fair and
warmer tonight sad Thuss lay.
East Texas: Far fonght and Thurs
day; little change in temperature.
Ligh; westerly w.ads on the coas..
Weather Conditions
me pressure was moderately high
TINS morning ever TIE western ,r
southern portions 81 tAe c-ratry. snf
relatively low over the north eatr-l
s;stes- lear s@iss prevailed over - (.
g. raicr portion cf the United state All
the morning observation. arl prcc pits
ticn was almost negligible IN ihe coun-
\ within the last ? hours. Temp sra-
trreS continued 20 moderate slowly
= roughon' the western h.lf. hut were
iderahly lower over the eastern II. Il
Ua:ted States. with rnVerciv
Gather over the New Enrlan /
bis morning.
\vest temperature last night ~
ons ranged from Sc at ri
Brownsville,