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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
TRAFFIC MARKERS
 WILL BE ERECTED
Huntsville Council Decides To
 Pave Another Street

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 12.- Especial. )-The city council of Hunts vile has ordered the removal of the concrete pillars silent cops," which have stood at street intersections for the regulation of traffic since the auto mobile became a big factor in street traffic, and they will be replaced by cir cular concrete tablets, which will stand not more than five inches from the street surface. The old pillars have been the cause of many wrecks in the past and there was much complaint against them before the city authorities decided to remove them. While the subject of street improvement was be- fore the council, an ordinance for the paving of still another street was adopted. The next street to be improv- ed is Gates, cross town residence street.
 On request of a committee. of busi- ress men headed by H. A. Wheeling, secretary of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, the council adopted an or dinance fixing a license of $50 year on house to house convassers and re- quired that all persons who engaged in this business make bond in the sum of $500. It was shown that canvassers make heavy inroads into the business of the regular merchants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
OBTAINS
 VIEWS0 SOLONS
 ON ROAD BONDS
LegislatOrs Are Asked To Consider $75,0O0,OO0
 Issue For Highways
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 12.- John A. Rogers, chairman of the state highway commission, has addressed let ters to the members of the Alabama legislature asking their views on the proposed bond issue of $75,O00,00O for roads and bridges and requesting them, if they are favorably inclined, to urge upon the governor the calling of spe- cial session of the legislature to consider the necessary constitutional amendment.
 In his letter Mir. Rogers encloses a copy of the proposed amendment and gives a summary of the arguments in favor of its adoption. He points out that the amendment provides that the bonds shall be cared for by special tax on gasoline not to exceed five cents gal lon, that $15,0O0,000 of the $75 5,0O0, ,00O coming from the bond issue shall be spent for bridges and that not less than $50O,O00 of the bond money shall be spent in each of the 67 counties of the state.
 He asks the members to write him their views and to consult with the boards of county commissioners in their counties and let him know the senti- r,ent of the various communities toward the proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
GAS TAX PROPOSED
Anniston May Levy One Cent Per Gallon

An ordinance providing for the pay ment of tax of one cent for each gallon of gasoline or other automobile fuel and one half cent for each gallon of kerosene sold in Anniston was presented at the city coucil meeting last night. The ordinance was passed to its second reading in compliance with the law that requires an ordinance to be read three times before final action is taken unless unanimous consent of the council members is given. The unanimous con- sent was not asked last night.
 The ordinance was introduced by H. H. Booth, chairman>of the street com mittee, and all money raised by the additional tax is to go to the street im- provement fund, it was stated.
 The next tax measure is expected to cause considerable protest among auto- mobile owners as it is claimed the auto owner is taxed sufficiently by the state and county licenses. Punishment auth orized by the ordinance for failure to pay the tax is fine of not more than $100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
|ANNlSTON ALUMNI REMAIN NEUTRAL. IN AUBURN FIGHT
Decide To Leave Charges Against Dowell Up To
 Trustees
Admission Bureau.)

ANNISTON, Ala, Dec. IF. Local Auburn alumni decided to take a neutral stand in the custer proceed Local Auburn alumni decided to take a neutral stand in the custer proceed ings started against Dr. Spright Dowell at a meeting held late Thursday after noon, Neither endorsement or com mendation of Dr. Dowell's three years record as president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute was given by the Calhoun county Auburn alumni.
 The conclusion to take neutral stand was reached after more than an hours discussion. Some of the members of the alumni society favored obtaining the real facts in the case before taking definite action and others wereri favor of going on record unqualified endors- ing Dr. Dowell and finally an agreement was reached to keep out of the con troversy. The same action was taken In regard to the athletic organization of Auburn.
 The alumni were favorable toward retaining Coach John Pitts, but be- lieved it best to leave the entire matter to the institution's board of trustees. The following were present at the meet ing; Walker Reynolds, president of the Calhoun county Auburn Alumni asso- citation, Dr. c. w. Daugette, president of the Jacksonville Normal school; Dr. c. A. Thigpen, John B. Steadham, o. K. Seyforth, H. H. Booth, c. J. Perry man, S. l.. Nuths, l.. W. Crane, Robert Lee Fields, B. I. Sterne, Snow Perkins, Thomas Howell,-- and Ross Houser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
LUMBERMEN MEET FROM TWO STATES
Timber Problems To Be Considered At Tusca-
 lOOsa Conference
Tuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 12.-The short leaf pine association recently or ganized in Alabama and Mississippi will meet at the chamber of commerce audi torium Monday and will bring to Tus- caloosa 25 or more prominent short leaf pine men of the two states. The object of the meeting is to discuss matters of interest to pine dealers and to slove problems of the industry. G. c. Gray of Meridian, Miss. is president; H. B. Rradston of Birmingham, vice president ; R. F. Darrah, Meridian, second vice president. The session will last through the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
TWDN-CITIES HOLD
 GR0TT0 PARADE
Birmingham Fraternal Men Attend Albany-De-
 catur Ceremonial
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR Ala, Dec. 12. In the neighborhood of 1000 prophets attended the Kamram Grotto cere- monial in the Twin Cities on Friday afternoon. The entire delegation in- cluding three Masonic bands parded from the Louisville and Nashville rail- road station throughout the two towns concluding the procession at the Princess theater, where the 250 candidates were carried through the initiatory ceremonies at 5 o'clock.
 Following the ceremonial the prophets were entertained at banquet at the Malone building, the hall being beauti- fully decorated for the occasion. Shops and windows of the cities were deco- rated, and the towns were turned over to the entertainment of the visitors with welcomes everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
MRS. OWEN HEADS
 ARCHIVES BUREAU
Reelected For 6-Year Term By
 Trustees

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 12. - Mrs. Thomas NJ. Owen was reelected director of the state department of archives and history for a term of six years at the annual meeting of the board of trustees of the department today. Three members of the board, l.. B. Rainey, Gadsden, seventh dis trict; W. H. Blake, Sheffield. eighth district, and Hugh Morrow, Birming- ham, ninth district, were also re- elected.
 The board indorsed the policy of compilation of records of Confederate soldiers and soldiers of the World war. Reports on activities of the department during the year were submitted to the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
LICENSES RAISED
 BY SELMA COUNCIL
Railroads Entering City Must
 Pay $500 Per Year

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 12.-(Special.) The city council at it's last meeting in creased the licenses of railroad and tele- phone companies and recommended the increase of other business concerns. Under the increase authorized by the Selma council, railroads operating in and out of Selma will pay license of $500 instead of $4S0 and the telephone company will pay license of $5SO in- stead of $500.
 A decrease from $175 a year to $10O a year was made for the express com panies.
 Increase of licenses recommended were the Academy of Music from $250 a year to $500, and Selma Undertakers from $1OO year to $150. It was also recommended that the Alabama Power company pay a license on electrical goods. Reclassification of automobile dealers according to their gross yearly sales was authorized.
 These increases are in line with May or Rowelrs announced policy of secur- ing more revenue for the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
LAUDERDALE GINS
 7,OOO MORE BALES
Cotton Crop This Year Far
 Ahead Of 1923

FLORENCE, Ala, Dec. 12.-The cotton in Lauderdale county in 1924 has exceeded that of 1923 by approxi- mately 1000 bales, according to statis- tics compiled by the federal cotton sta tistician for the county. The crop ginned up to December 1 was 20,4S7 bales as compared with 13,78S bales up to that date last year. As most of the cotton raised in the county was ginned by December 1 in both years, this report is said to indicate the in crease in yield this year over last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
KIWANIANS ELECT
 NEW SET OFFICERS
Dr. C. R. Whitman Heads Tus-
 cumbia Club
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

TUSCUMBIA, Ala, Dec. 12.-The annual business meeting and election of officers for the coming year took place at the meeting of the Tuscumbia Kiwanians today. In the financial re- port for the year it was shown that the club had expended $3,453.S0 or chari- table and other purposes during the past IA months.
 The following officers will guide the destinies of the club for the ensuing year: Immediate past president, M. F. Edwards; president, Dr. c. K. Whit man ; vice president, William H. Shaw; treasurer, W. o. Reed; directors, N. P. Tompkins, Isaac w. Deloney, N. B. Ware, James E. Garnett, John W. Davis, B. F. Allan, and James Isbell. The annual meeting will take place on the first Friday evening in January when Ladies Night" will be observed. At this time the new officials will be installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
REST FROM 1 TETTER ON FACE l
In PimpIes. Itched and Burned. Cuticura Heals.

"I had letter for about two years. It broke out in little pimples on my face and kept getting worse all the time. It itched and burned causing rue to scratch, and the scratching caused eruptions. I lost my rest at night because of the irritation, and my face was so badly d:sfgured that I had to stay in the house.
 II began using cuticura Soap and Ointment and after using six cakes of Cutieura Soap and five boxes of Cuticura Ointment I was completely healed" (Signed) Miss Cecil McGinnis, Mooresburg. Tenn.
 Use Cuticura for every day toilet purposes. Bathe with Soap, soothe with Ointment, dust with Talcum. s.mulss Pres by Mall. AdLress: "outieurA LAbor- atoriss, Dept h, Maiden 4S, Mass" Sold every where. Soap 26e. Ointment A and 6oe. Taleum 2be.
 - Try our new Shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
ROTARIANS HOST
 TO FOOTBALL MEN
Sheffield Club Indorses Move
 ment For $75,OOO Hospital
Muscle Shoals Bureau.)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Dec. 12.-The Rotary club of Sheffield were host at banquet Thursday to the High school football team. A good program was arranged by the committee, of which Rotarian Truck was chairman. Ad- dresses were made by Judge J. H. Nathan, chairman of the county school board, and Dr. H. J. Willingham, presi- dent of the State Normal school. A resolution was passed eby the club in dorsing the movement for a new hos pital for the Fri Cities and pledging the clubs unqualified support to the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
Parole Asked
 For Husband
 Of Madonna
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 12. A committee including Judge Leon McCord, teacher of the Big Broth CTS Bible class of the First Pres- byterian church, Montgomery, George Bayzer, chairman of the executive committee of the class, and Douglass Goode, of the Baraca class of the First Baptist church called on Governor Brandon this afternoon to ask for a 9O-day trial parole for Lillard Creech, whose wife posed for Max Sasanoff in the picture recently painted by the fa- nous artist at Kilby prison.
 Mrs. Creech died shortly after the completion of the picture, leav- ing three children. A movement has been started since her death to have her husband ,parOled.
 Governor Brandon advised the committee that he would take up the matter with Judge Charles P. Almon, cicuit judge, who presided at the trial of Creech, who was sent up from Franklin county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
PLEASED WITH VISIT

Officers and members of the chamber of commerce have expressed themselves as being much pleased with the result of the visit of inspection of the terminal and Warrior river here by General Ashburn, directing head of the inland waterways. The promise of General Ashburn to reopen the ports at Tus- caloosa and Demopolis and of improving the barge servcie means much to this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
MILLS ABLE TO RUN
 AFTER BIG RAINS
l.. H. Geek Freed At Camden
 In Murder Case

CAMDEN, Ala, Dec. 12.-(Special.) ) Heavy rain all over Wilcox county broke the long continued drought which has caused so much loss to the forest pastures and some buildings. The branches and creeks are now full of water. A number of mills will be able to operate again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
DR. HOBBS SPEAKS
 ON THE HOLY CITY,

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Dec. 12- Especial .)-Dr. J. R. Hobbs. pastor of the First Baptist church of Birming- ham, Ala, delivered an interesting ad- dress before the Y. W. c. A. at Ala bama college this week. The subject was "The Holy City" He has recent. iy visited the Holy Land and gave many interesting personal experiences.
 At the chapel service on Thursday he made an address to the faculty and student body on the subject, What Are You Worth? ?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
MINE LONG IDLE
 TO REOPEN AGAIN
200 Men To Be Given Employment From First
 In EtOwah
(Gadsden Bureau.)

GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. 12.-After be- ing idle for thirteen years the Etowah resume operation about January 5, ac- Iron mines just north of the city will cording to announcement here Friday. Employment will be given to POO men at the start but the force will be gradu- ally increased until production reaches 500 tons of ore daily. The Sloss Shef- field Steel and Iron company which re- gently took over the property will also blow in one of the Alabama's s company furnaces here January 1, it is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
TEACHER TEST SET

A state teachers examination will be held at the courthouse next Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, according to announcement made by the county su- perintendent of education. It is not ex- pected there will be many to take the examination because of plans by which teachers now receive certificates. upon the completion of certain prescribed courses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
BRIDGE TO OPEN
 ON JANUARY I5
Span Over TallapOosa River Cost
 $21O,OOO

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 12.- The new bridge over the Tallapoosa 'river in Tallapoosa county, on the Flor ida short route between Alexander City and Dadeville, will be opened for traf- fife about January 15, according to information today from the state high way department. The cost of the bridge was given at approximately S21O,OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
TO DOUBLE ICE PLANT

Announcement has been made by Mir. Lagomarsino that plans have been com pleted for more than doubling the out put and the electrically equipping of the Sheffield Ice plant. The plant now son is winning distinction as singer. has a daily capacity of 35 tons. When the new equipment is installed the capacity will be 75 tons daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
STUDENT CONTEST
 HELD BY NORMAL
Most Popular Boy And Girl Are
 Chosen

TROY, Ala, Dec. 12.-(Special. J. The contest which has aroused much in terest among the students of the state normal school came to a close Monday night. The pictures of the winners will go in the popularity section of the Pal ladium, the college annual, which is be- ing edited this year by the senior class. The results were as follows: Most popu- lar girl, Thelma Carroll; best looking man, James Morgan; best looking girl, Sarah Jimmerson best all round man, Henry Roper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
WAR HERO ON HIKE

ANNISTON, Ala, Dec. 12.-SpeciaD Sergeant James Farley, one of the eight survivors of the original Canadian Princess Pat regiment heroes of the early days of the World war, departed from Anniston this morning continuing his walking jaunt to Jacksonville, Fla, after enjoying a day and night here as the guest of ex-service men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
POULTRY SHOW ON

The North Alabama Poultry associa- tion opened its second annual exhibition in Huntsville Wednesday afternoon and the number of exhibits and quality of them are declared to be the largest and pest ever shown here. Previous to this the largest poultry exhibition was at the 1924 Madison county fair. The ex- hibits represent half dozen states and the best of the poultry product of this rooioO aIeO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
FOOTBALL PLAYER ]
 IS OPERATED ON
Durrell May Of Roanoke Strick'
 en By Appendicitis

ROANOKE, Ala, Dec. 12.-(Spe- cial )-Durell May, locally known as Big :" May, crack player of the Hand- ley High football team, East Alabama champions for the season just closed, was a victim of an appendicitis attack recently and was operated on at the Knight sanatorium. Last reports are that he is getting along well and will probably be able to be out in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
CHAMBER TO MEET

The chamber of commerce of the Twin Cities has called a mass meeting to be held at the commerce hall on Tuesday, December 16, to place before the people of the two towns several important i'm provements that are now before the chamber of commerce and the city coun- cil,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
Florida and Cuba

If you contemplate a trip to Florida or Cuba, use the new fast train Kansas City-Florida Special. It leaves Bir- mingham 3:30 p. m., arrives Atlanta $40 p. m., Jacksonville 7:45 a. m' Handles drawing room sleeping cars' observation car and dining car.
 Southern Railway System
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
NEGRO PASTOR DIES

Rev. A. P. Rollins of the Negro Con- gregational Methodist church of Shef- field died suddenly at his home this morning. He was apparently in good health Thursday. '. He was 41a years of age. The body will be sent to Tallahassee, Fla, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
CEMENT ORDERS PLACED

Orders for 5O,OOO barrels of Portlpnd cement was placed by the government with Birmingham firms this week. The cement is to be used on the construction of Wilson Dam. The Lehigh Portland Cement company received an order for 30,000 barrels at $66,907 and the Atlas Portland cement got the contract for 10000 barrels at $45,00O. The Bir- mingham plants of these companies will supply both orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
"ARMY" BEGINS DRIVE

The Salvation Army will put kettles on the streets of the Tri-Cities Sat urday. The money collected in this way will be spent in the providing of bask cts for the poor as well as a Christmas tree for the children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
NORMAL PROGRESSES

The opening of the winter term of the State Normal school has been most satisfactory, 326 have been enrolled this year as against sos up to Christmas of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
DOG FOUND RABID

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 2.-Head of dog sent in by R. H. Blanton of Selma was examined at the state labora- tory Friday, showing that the animal was rabid. No detils were received as to whether anyone had been bitten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
RAINFALL HEAVY

The heaviest rainfall was recorded in Troy this week that has fallen for some time. It registered 2.38 inches as com pared with 2.11 inches in Montgomery. This is according to the figures given by F. l.. Zimmerman, local weather observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
PROF. M'KINLEY AWAY

Prof. B. P. Mckinley, head of the vo- cational department of the University of Alabama, is attending the national convention of state directors of voca- tional education in session at Indian apolis. He is expected to return home Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
oIINN BACK HOME

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 12.- Especial. .)-I. T. Quinn, state commits sioner of game and fisheries, returned yesterday from New York, where he at- tended the convention of the American Game Protective association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
s1Oe RAISED FOR CHURCH

The ladies of the Associated Re formed Presbyterian church held d bazar and dinner this week and real ized $106 for their church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
PLAN CHRISTMAS TREE
Civic Club Meet Saturday To Discuss
 Matter

A meeting of the presidents of the luncheon clubs, women's federated clubs and civic clubs of the city will be held at the chamber of commerce office Sat urday morning to perfect plans for a Christmas tree. The meeting has been called by Frank M. Moody, president of the Community Chest, which will finance the tree this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13

letters in athletics in the Gadsden high school have formed the G club with Crumpton Gallant as president and James Christopher as secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
NExyspAPERMAN ON VISIT

NEWsPAPERMAN ON VISIT
 Wiley l.. Smith, manager of the Chi cago bureau of the Universal service left Friday morning for Meridian, Miss, for a brief visit, after spending week with friends here. He was for a num- Der of years a reporter on Gadsden naner and is well-known in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
FARMERS TO MEET
Many Problems To Be Discussed At
 Decatur

J. c. Ford and J. $. Cain, farm of ficials of Morgan county, announce meeting of agriculturists of this section to be held at the chamber of commerce hall. The roads marketing situation, trading inducements and other impor tant matters will be brought before the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
VISITS PARENTS

Morris Nelson of Dallas, Tex, has just made a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. Mary Nelson, and his sister, Mrs. l.. E. Warlick, of this place. MT. Nell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
DEPOSITORY CHOSEN

The Tennessee Valley bank has been re-chosen as the depository of Morgan county funds by the local board of reve- nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
WANT HEALTH WORKER
Rural Sanitary Inspector Proposed For
 EtOWah

Dr. John Sharp of the state health department and Dr. c. l.. Murphree, county health officer, went before the county board of commissioners Friday end asked that rural sanitary in- spector be employed as part of the health campaign in Etowah. The com missioners have taken the matter under consideration. It is understood, however, that the inspector will be authorized and put to work early next year.
 ATHLETIC CLUB FORMED
 Eighteen students who have earned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
'ilk Dressing Gowns
 SIS to $45

Exquisite French Cut Velvets, Moire, lovely Brocaded effects, Silk Velvet, Silk and Wool Mix lures. The most beautiful and complete display in town-with- out question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-13
Wool Dressing Gowns $12.5O to $25
Imported Cut Silk Neckwear
 $1 to $4

Whatever else a man receives, he'll not receive too many ties, so you can plunge" on this practical item with full assurance that it will be most useful. Italian, French, Swiss, Austrian and good old U. s. A. silks in patterns as rich and rare as the blends in Corot.