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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
COOLIDGE GIVES
 VIEWS ON NEGRO
Says Full Political Rights Will
 Be Won

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Presi- dent Coolidge in letter to Robert R. Moton as president of the National Ne gro Business league at Chicago, made public tonight at the White House, con- graduated the American negro popu- lation upon the economic progress they have made and expresses confidence that "their full political rights will be won through the inevitable logic of tbeir position and rightfulness. of their claims" The league is about to meet in annual convention, marking the quar- ter centennial of its organization:
 After paying tribute ''to the leagues louder and your distinguished prede- cessor, the late Booker T. Washington, T bhe letter says:
 ''In the accumulation of wealth, es- tablishment of material independence and the assumption of Q full and hon orable part in the economic life have already substantially solved these rhases of their problem. If they will but go forward along the lines of their progress in recent decades, and under such leadership as your own and many others among their excellent organiza- tions are aftording, their future would be well cared for.
 That they will continue in this way of advancement cannot be doubted by anyone who knows their accomplish ments heretofore. They will continue their efforts for educational progress and spiritual betterment; but just as they demonstrate their eagerness for such improvement, they will find them selves enjoying a constantly greater and greater support and sympathy at the hands of the whole community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
BESSEMER SOCIAL

Auction Bridge Club-The members of the Auction Bridge club and a few additional guests were entertained by Mrs. Dan Houston at her home on Sixth avenue Wednesday afternoon from age of many varieties were used to decorate the rooms upon this occasion.
 At 1 o'clock a two-course plate lunch con was served, after which the after noon was spent playing bridge. The high score prize, lingerie, was won by Mrs. John G. Johnston, Jr., and the consolation prize, an embroidered van ity dresser set, was drawn by Mrs. Percy Cowen.
 Those present were: Mrs. John c. Johnston, Mrs. Walter Houston, Mrs. Mercy Farley, Mrs. Clarence Bum- gardner, Mrs. George Stoves, Mrs. Bryan Cowan, Miss Mable Baird, Miss Mary Hodges, Mrs. Cliff Jenkins, Mrs. Herbert Farr, Mrs. Percy Cowen.
 Assisting Mrs. Houston on this oc- casion were: Mrs. Percy Cowen and Miss Mable BaxleyS
 R0tary.Ann Club Entertained-Mrs. George Mcdowell was hostess to the Rotary-Ann club at her home on Ar lington avenue Thursday morning. At noon a delicious luncheon, consisting of sandwiches, cake and tea was served, after which the meeting was called to order by the new president, Mrs. Annie Sturdivant. All officers and committees elected and appointed at the last monthly meeting were installed at this time and work and plans for the club yeac begun.
 After the business session a vocal solo by Miss Margaret Golsom, ac- cOmpanied by Miss Alice Ragsdale, and a violin solo, accompanied by Mrs. Crow, were enjoyed by those present. One new member, Mrs. Mary Cope land was added to the roll, while quite number of visitors were present, among them being Mrs. B. c. Simmons, of Utica, Miss Miss Alice Ragsdale, Mrs. Crow, Miss Margaret Golsom, Paul Smith and Mrs. Joe Knapp. With the exception of two, all club members were present.
 MOrgan-BOmar Wedding-Miss Gladys Morgan, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Morgan of Brighton, and Mir William W. Bomar were quietly married Wednesday evening in the presence of a few relatives and friends at the home of Rev. Jerome o. Will Hams, who performed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
BESSEMER GETS
 ICE CREAM PLANT
Wilson Hogg To Have Charge Of Pro-
 duction
lRAssamer Rnraan.l

The American Ice Cream company was organized this week at Bessemer, for the manufacture of cream and con- | factions. Installation of the machinery at the new plant on Fourth avenue was started Thursday morning. The company was incorporated, with num- Der of stockholders, and is planning considerable expansion of the business before next spring. Wilson Hoeg, well known young business man, will act as plant manager. He has spent the past two years ih Brooklyn, New York, where he was connected with the ice cream and confectionery business dur ing that time, haviig charge of Blohms Confectionery company there.
 The plant will be located at 1920 Fourth avenue. Extensive improve merlts are being made to the building, and Mir. Hogg expects to be manufac- turing cream within the next few days. In addition to wholesale manufacture of ice cream, the plant will specialize in filling individual orders and special ties.
 Several prominent business men are connected with the new venture and their plans call for the erection of a much larger plant at the end of the summer season.
 Indorses Defense Day-Formal in- doresement was given to the National Defense Day program, scheduled for September 12, by the Bessemer Rotary club at it's Thursday luncheon. Col. T. S. Moorman and Capt. George Louis Bailles made talks on the purpose and significance of the day. The resolution to indorse the movement also carried a provision that the members of mili- tary ago should actively take part.
 Bradley To Be. Buried--Funeral services for the remains of W. N. Bradley, age A, who died at the Bes- semer General hospital Wednesday morning, will be held Friday afternoon from the residence of l.. B. Bradley, 1908 Clarendon avenue, at o'clock. with Jacobs in charge.
 The deceased has been a resident of Bessemer for the past 20 years and was a prominent real estate dealer.
 Large Picnic At Lake---Linnie Lips comb of the Lipscomb Cycle company will be host at a picnic to be held at West Lake park. Tuesday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

Thompsontown, where there are 12 cases already.
 Wednesday. Dr. J. L. Kibbe, of the T. c. I. compafy's health department, and Mrs. E. E. Murray, county nurse, inn0culated 80 persons for typhoid fever in the vicinity of Thompsontown. All cases reported hare been among negro residents.
 Plant May Be Located Here Plans were discussed at the monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to offer inducements to a manufac- turer of cotton picking machine, who has made inquiries concerning this district. It is expected that Bessemer will have splendid chance of getting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

September 2. All bicycle riders, rang ing from 4 to T years. are especially urged to the preset.
 Employee To Picnic -Erlick and Lef- kovits will entertain their employees and their families with picnic and all day outing at Pineview Beach Friday. The store will be closed for the entire day so that all persons will be able to enjoy the whole day at the popular sumfier resort. Swimming, dancing and plenty of barbecue will be enjoyed during the day.
 Typhoid Increasing-Three new cases of typhoid fever were reported to the Bessemer health department Wednesday, having been found at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Tots wear 2 for $l

Frocks-bloomers and play aprons for little girls from two to six years--odds and ends from brisk summer season most of them soilsd, but all they need is a bath ---you're sure to find at least two things you like for your small daughter--for Friday--2 for g1.-- The Baby ghop-Second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
VICTORY IS SEEN
 FOR DEMOCRATS
27 States Now Have Democratic
 Governors

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2a-Demo- crats believe that the trend in Novem- Der is forecast by the results of the last state and senatorial elections.
 Twenty-seven states, representing 29O electorial votes, have democratic gov ernors. Seven additional states, with 56 electoral votes, returned democratic senators in 1922. The total electoral vote thus represented is 346, which is so more than is necessary to a choice in the electoral college.
 T cannot see wherein anything has happened from the republican stand point to make any of those states change their opinions" said Senator Jones of N NJ, chairman of the demo- cratic senatorial campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
CHANGE OF DATE
Star Lodge Band To Give Concert
 August 24.

The concert scheduled to be given by the band of Star Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Woodrow Wilson park on Sunday afternoon August 31 will be given the. coming Sunday afternoon August 24, according to the announcement of the concert committee. The concert program is un- usually fine and includes some of the best known classics. Prof, s. Costa, noted band leader, will direct the con cert. It will commence at 3 80 o'clock.
 This concert is the first of a series of park concerts by Star Lodge band, and is entirely free The lodge ex- tends cordial invitation to the public to attend this concert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Friday Bargains
Selffilling fountain pens $l

A really unusual Opportunity for sehool-eoing boys and girls--to find fountain pens As fine as these --14-kArat points substantial barrels--appropriate for class room use--speclal for Friday Bar. gain Day at $1.--stationery Shop Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Colored linen 'kerchiefs, 19c

Exquisite flower eolors with tiny 1-16-inch white hems-the needed dash of color for fall costumes--- invest in half a dozen different shades Friday at SD easy price as 1Sc eaeh.---Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Scalloped table
 cloths. 05c

Round table cloths of highly mer- cefized damask-snowy white artistic designs-scAlIoped edges for breakfast room and small fam fly use--=a good time to buy sew eral while they're just sSc.--AHAin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Pumps and
 OxfOrds. S1

About one hundred pairs of good
 looking pumps and oxfords--some with low heels-mAny with high heels~-sy good range of sizes-- taken from our regular stock for substantial Friday Bargain Day savinGs-~at $l.-MAin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Odd stamped
 pieces, 30c

Center pieces and pillow tops stamped in attractive designs on tan crashI All ready to embroider for Christmas gifts or your own home--just for Friday, SSc.--Art sAOp.-BaIcony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Odd dressing tables. $49.75

Mahogany combination with tripli. cate mirrors--dressins tables thas have been to sl26-the kind that fit well in any guest room suits- for Friday at $4s.7s.-Third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Boys linen trousers. l.2

Tan or gray linen crash. sesr. sucker and spanish suitings, in sizes to IS, with many weeks of warm weather ahead, HALF-pTice. Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Curtain remnants. 1Oc

Novelty nets serirnS I1iarqui- settes = in fact most every kind of curtain material--All prices inc eluded--all the same on this apes eial Friday Bargain Day table Toe a yafd.--Third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Every summer
 hat. $l

Every summer hat in stock--rnany that have been to $20 earlier in the season--yours NOW for just sl. No deliveries, please.
 Millinery Salon-Second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Women's tailored suits $0.75

About fifty fall and winter suas.. Good colors--mostly small sises-- suits that have been to $40--out- in-a-hurry Friday at $s.75.--Fash. ion FIoor-Second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

thought the club list will be filled with out any trouble whatever.
 Stead Buys LOts--Joe Stead, owner of the Belle and Franklin theatres in Ensley and the Gary theatre in Fair field, bought two lots in Fairfield, Thursday, corner Gary avenue and Forty-eighth street. The purchase is for an investment, although it was stated that Mir. Stead intended to build another theatre on one site. This, he said, was a mistake, as the Gary thea tre was taking care of the Fairfield situation at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Edison records
 HALF

Just because they're stricken from the cataloe, but every sort of see lection is included. Several hun dred in all--now soc, 75c and S1 (which are HALF what they were originality. This offer good on other days, also.--Balcony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Mems palm beach suits,$6.05

Broken sizes, with plenty of stonts, all of genuine Palm Beach cloth, well made, in good eoiors. Low at ss.sSs-The Store for MEN --lMaln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Corsets at I-2

Discontinued models In such fa- nous makes as Lily of France, Memo and La Vogue (front lace) cut in two for one day only Second. U.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Fiber lamps 1-2

Table lamps and bridge lamps in various finishes--attractive shades flor brisk selling Friday at just HALF the former pricese-Third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
NOT EVEN DOUBTFUL

T suppose you have a good many doubtful bills on your books ?' said the friend
 Ionly wish they were" sighed Dealer Carryall. There's no question about most of them."-Good Hard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Mems straw hats 70c

This seasons hats all of them about a hundred to find new own CTS, Friday at 79c.--Main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Leather hand bags, $1.59

Pouch and envelope styles = brown-tan-gray and Mack many fitted with coin. purse and mirror low even for Friday at. just $I.59.-Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
666

0 a prescription for MalariA, Chills and Fever, Dengue or BiI. ious Fever. 1t kills the aerms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
All dolls, IA off

Boy dolls-girl dolls--dolls that say Mama" in fact, every single doll in stock-special for this Fri day Bargain Day = One-fourth LESS.--Fourfh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
75c brassieres
 49c

Slightly soiled, 50 you save a third. Built-up shoulder type.---~ Second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

TOTAL LOSS May-Did Anne get anything out .. her breach of promise suit? June Nothing at all {: the man da cided to mary er.-Bristol News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

this concern, as it is near the rau materials which will be used in 'the new implement,
 A discussion was also held relative to a campaign to interest voters in this city in using their franchise mors literally at future elections. Statistict were read showing that only about N per cent of the voters are taking parl in the elections and this is part of national campaign to arouse their in teresf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

!ssspl A lesl-
Evening star., 1924-02-26
SCIENTISTS TRIALS
IN JUNGLE EXPLAINED.
Wanted Swollen Toes Cut Off So
He Could Make Faster
Progress.
Rr tho Associated praxs

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN February 26.-Prof Robert
Koch. the discoverer of cholera and
tuberculosis germs, undertook an ex-
pedition into Africa in 1906, at the
request of the imperial government
to study sleeping sickness in the hope
which would eliminate the disease.
from the blood of natives. The ia
nous scientist kept a diary on this
trip, parts of which have just been.
made public by Prof. kleine, who re
Gently made trip to Africa to test
"Bayer 205," which has proved eff
cacious in the treatment of sleeping
sickness.
Details of Character.
Prof. Kleine was with Prof. Koch
on the trip In 1905. and has supple
mented the latter's diary with de-
tails of a personal character which
Dr. Koch omitted because. OF his
modesty. Dr. Koch was sfxty-four
years old when he made the African
trip.
He was determined to find some
means of fighting sleeping sickness.
Sanitary measures were employed,
sufferers from the disease were iso-
atoxyle, a chemical product which he
hoped would eliminate the malady:
He attained no definite results, and
it remained for younger scientists to-
work out the remedy for which he
was striving.
Suffered From Fleas..
In the African jungle the aged
scientist suffered much from the
sting of sandfleas. and his feet be-
came so swollen that he wanted his
associates TO cut off his toes in order
that he might walk faster. They. re-
fused to do 80, and he soon recover
and and was able to vary the monot-
ony of jungle life by hunting croco-
diIes. He was good shot, but was
not boastful of his marksmap shin
one day he shot a crocodile through
the head at extremely long range
and his entry in the diary was: ~
crocodile. was shot by the eNpedi-
tion today"
Evening star., 1924-02-26
STUDEBAkER PLANS
TO SPLIT STOCK
Directs 40 Shares, So That EN-
ployes May Make
Investments.
BY the Associated Press.


SOUTH BEND, Ind, February 26.-
Directors of the Studebaker Corpora
tion, meeting here today, decided to
cali special meeting of stockholders
to be held April at Jersey City. \. j.,
at which they will be asked to ap-
prove thei directors recommendation
that the charter of the corporation
be amended to change the character
of the outstanding common stock
from 500 par value to stock of no
par value. Present stockholders would
receive two and one-half shares of
new stock for each share of old stock
now outstanding.
Ii is intended to increase the au-
thorized common stock to 2,500,O0
shares. although only 1850 shares
will be needed to retire the present
outstanding common stock Of 10000
shares. The remaining $4,000 shares
of new stock will not be issued at
present.
The object in reducing the stock TO
$40 basis is to permit broader in
vestment In II by Studebaker en-
pioyes, dealers and car owners, COM
pany officials explain. Under the
present 10 per cent dividend rate. each
new share of common stock will re-
ceive dividends of 81 quarterly, or 81
per annum.
Evening star., 1924-02-26
NORTHUMBERLAND
STOCK PURCHASED
Banking Interests Get Shares Held
by Tobacco Products
Company.
By the Associated Press.

by the Ass0c1afed Press.
NEW YORK, February 26.-Promi-
nent banking interests have acquired
the Tobacco Products Corporations
holdings of Montgomery Ward conf
mon stock. The shares were obtained
by Tobacco Products through the re-
cent dissolution Of United Retail
Stores and the subsequent distribu-
tion of it's holdings.
Opposition has developed among
southern shippers to the proposed ac-
quisition OF the international Great
Northern railway by the Gulf Coast
lines. Business interests in San An
tonic are objecting to the merger on
the ground that the Gulf Coast will
route the bulk OF its traffic through
Houston instead OF San Antonio.
Net profits of sS,0e6,S03 were re-
ported by the Timken Roller Bearing
Company for 1923. compared with
T.724,225 the year before.
The British Empire Steel Corpora
tlon, Ltd.. reports net profits Of ST.
S6S,36S for 1928. Gross earnings were
s4,444,346, compared with $3.s17.275
in 1922. =.
Evening star., 1924-02-26
SELLING IS HEAVY
|NL|BERTYBONDS
High Call Money Puts Check
on SpecuIation-Foreign
Group in Slight Drop. =.
BY GEORGE IT. HUGHES,

sRecisl Dispatch to The Star. :.
NEW YORK, February 26.-Demand
Tor bonds was rather slow today and
the movement of prices was irregu-
lar. No particular reason could be
advanced for the contrast with Mon
day, except in the fact that the mar
ket for call money was firmer. That
development led to profit-taking by
spectators In liberty bonds, with the
result that quotations of virtually all
the issues in that group were lower.
The market in liberty bonds was
purely 9 traders market. Fluctua-
lions lacked other significance. Traders
are Influenced from day to day by the
changes In the call money rate.
Company had omitted the dividend
started selling movement in the
company's bonds. Both the first sink
ing fund per cents and the con-
Verttble debenture Is broke sharply.
Foreign Group Reacts.
The foreign division Of the market
was affected somewhat by profit
taking in those issues which had re-
ment in French bonds halted, but
prices were steady Japanese new 6Ias
selling when issued" were strong
early in the session, going to 93ss. a
new high record. However, after mid
day they were reactionary. 1t is un-
derstood that upward of $4,000 sub
scr!bers took bonds. the average dis
tribution having been $4,000 to each
subscriber to the $3.50, coo. 900 issue.
Seaboard Air Line bonds continued
to feature the railroad division of the
market All registered new high rec
ord prices. Following a rise of II.
points in the adjustment income SIS
Monday they scored more than an
other point today.
Utility Bonds Favored.
Utility bonds also continued to re-
fleet accumulation by insurance COM
panies and other investors Public
Service of New Jersey general 5s es-
tabltshed q new high record for the
year.
Gilt-edged railroad bonds were firm.
Virginia Carolina Chemical issues re-
covered. 1t has been denied repeatedly
that reorganization is in prospect.
Evening star., 1924-02-26
ANNUAL REPORTS MADE.

NEW YORK, February 26.-Du-
uuesne Light Company.k report shows
net income OF t4.s79,724. compared
with $4.232,734 in 1922. =
Net profits OF Chandler Motor Car
Company last year were $2,055,267,
against $1.705,780, the year before.
Surplus was given as saT5.2s7.
8. American La France Fire Engine
Company had net income of $702, $40,
against ;7ss;s44 in 1922. ~
LoosA wiles Biscuit Company, res
ports net pfofit OF $S14.325. compared
with SS20.s67, the preceding year. -
Evening star., 1924-02-26
WOULD REDUCE STOCK.

NEW YORK, February .s5.--.Re-
capitalization Of the Radio Corpora
ber of shares of preferred stock from
100000 to 100000, and the no-par
value common stock from 100000 to
100000, has been proposed by the
directors. Maj" Gen. James G. Har-
bord, president, announces. Stock
holders will vote upon the plan in
! The amount Of the capitalization,
Gen. Harbefd said, would remain the
same, but the plan would create q
par value Of $50 for the preferred
stock.
Evening star., 1924-02-26
Home Training.

From the Foston Transcript. RI, :.
The Scraps had received neWs-'S
paper containing the report of a reia-
tive's marriage, and Johnny was
reading the item aloud to the family. !.
circle. AT high noon," he read, "thes
clergyman took his stand beneath the
floral bell, and to the music of the ;,
wedding march the contradicting
parties moved down the
Not 'contradictin',' Johnny" inter
rupted his sister" 'contracting.
We'll" stoutly contended Johnny,
they'll be contradfcting parties be-,
fore very long" = So : : =
Evening star., 1924-02-26
MARKET CLOSES HEAVY.
Break in Coppers Undermines Rest
of Share List.
by the Associated Press.

by the Assoca ted Press.
NEW YORK, February 26.-Omis-
sion of the Anaconda Copper dividend
at today's meeting of the directors
unsettled today's stock market after
an early period Of moderate strength.
Copper shares broke one to four
points and losses of point or more
took place in number of other ac-
tive issues. Sales approximated S00,-
900 shares.
The closing was heavy. Trading be-
came livelier in the final dealings.
Bear traders increasing their Offer
ings in various sections of the list.
Anaconda extended it's loss to four
points.
Evening star., 1924-02-26
DAIRY PRODUCTS.

BALTIMORE, Md, February Is tSpe-
cial) Live poultry-Turkeys. pound. 1Sa
so; young chickens. 23a3s; Leghorns, 23a
Is: old roosters, 15al6: old hens, 22a27;
ieghorns, 22a23; ducks, ,23a32; geese,
1Sa24; pigeons, pair, 40aa5; guinea fowl,
each, 30a60. ~.
Dressed poultry-Turkeys. pound. lSa
80; chickens. 20a32; ducks, 28a32: old
roosters, 16a17; geese. 2oa24; capons,
S0a35. -
firsts, dozen, "a; southern, 80. Butter
creamery, good to fancy. pound, 47a52;
prints, 52a54; nearby creamery, 43a45; i;
ladies, 30a32: rolls, 2sa31: store packed,
2sa29: dairy prints, 2sa31; process but
ter, 80. rs:
Evening star., 1924-02-26
WOOL MARKET SLUGGISH,

BOSTON, February 26 (SpeciaD -
Summer street raw wool markets
were sluggish today. with buyers still
shy Word has been received by the
trade that the protest on the duty
on carbonized wool has been sustain
ed by the United States Court of Cen
erla Appraisers. The 1922 tariff bill
made carbonized wool subject to a
duty of SO cents, plus 20 per cent ad
valorem, whereas wool not so cleansed
was subject to only a 31-cent duty.
Receipts here Monday were 1,72S
bags of domestic wool.
Evening star., 1924-02-26
Already Settled.

From the Yorkshire Post. : = %t@i'. o.
A Lowland farmer on his ;deathbet :
recommended his wife to marry theiF .
servant man." and said that he. could :
not die happily until she promised to =
"oh. gudeman," she HrenIied,* -yei::
may dee in peace, for Sandy. and p !,
|have settled that already ~ -{{,.. =.