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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
FOUR INJURED
 AS CAR UPSETS
Normal School Girls Pinned Under Auto In
 Wreck Near Florence
tMuscle Shoals Bursaul

FLORENCE, Ala, May 19.---An ex- ceedingly narrow escape from fatal accident occurred yesterday afternoon on the Chisholm road, four miles from Florence, when car occupied by Ed Mcintyre, two young men and six young ladies of the State Normal was overturned. One of the young ladies in the party became excited for fear of a collision with another car and grab bed the steering wheel. The car skidded and turned completely over, pinning most of the occupants underneath. It was found that Miss Ernestine Garner of Athens, Ala, suffered broken limb and this morning Miss Bertha Payne of Gurley, Ala, and Miss Mildred Craig of Barton, Ala, were taken to the hos pital for examination for possible in- ternal injuries. Mcintyre was taken to his home and was confined there to- day with slight injuries.
 To Sell United States Property.-- Bids MiN be open at Wilson Dam on May 27 for the disposition of all gov |ernment property along the while Mus cle Shoals canal, which includes a large number of buildings and their equip ment. This sale is being made pre-. paratory to the overflowing of the canal by the waters of Wilson Dam. The properties include many substantial buildings, boiler houses, etc. One of the buildings is 10-room home.
 Japs Inspect Dam Mesagora Akaz- wa, chief mechanical engineer and Jasuke Anzo, chief electrical engineer of the Tokio Electrical Light and Pow CT company of Japan, were shown over the Wilson Dam Saturday and the nitrate plant Sunday by John H. Thomas of Wilson Dam. They were sent to this country for that purpose. Both men were in the earthquake when 160 of the company were killed.
 Attend Labor Meetlng--A large dele gation of representatives of organized labor from the Tri-Cities are in Bir- mingham today for the opening of the state convention, where they have gone with three well defined aims to make a fight for the election of sam c. Hunt for president of the state body; for Roy T. Kelly, for financial secretary, and secure the location of the state head quarters in the Muscle Shoals district. About twenty-two are in the delegation, which is headed by H. l.. Emmerson, as chairman and Julian Bailey, as secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
|ORPHANAGE HOME
 WILL BE LOCATED
Montgomery, Opelika, Tusca- loOsa And Others Bidding

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 19.- The commission on selection for site for the proposed widows and orphans home of the Pythian order in Ala hama will meet Tuesday at the Pythian Temple on Dexter avenue to draft its report for the grand lodge, it was an- nounced Monday by Col. Allen Cren- shaw of Andlusia, member of the com mission.
 The grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama will begin meet ing Wednesday and 1t is expected that lit will take action on locating the home at an early stage of its proceedings. Montgomery, through the local Pythian lodges and the Chamber of Commerce, has put in a bid for the location of the homo. Some of the other cities offer ing sites were Opelika, Tuscaloosa and Fairhope.
 Candidates File Figures--Office of the secretary of state was in receipt Monday of returns of expenditures from several candidates filed subsequent to the primary of May IS. These re- turns were for expenses incurred by the candidates in the period intervening be- tween the time they filed their first expense returns with the secretary of state to the day before the primary.
 William l.. White, candidate for Con- gress from the ninth district, returned S818 as his supplementary expenses. Joel B. Brown, candidate for associate judge of Alabama supreme court, re- turned $210.01 as supplementary ex- penses. R. 5. Carr. candidate for judge of the seventh judicial circuit, re- ported s22.60, and John J. Haynes, for judge of the eighteenth circuit, reported S6 for taxi hire.
 Schools ns-Information was re- ceiyed Monday by Chester E. Johnston, state fire marshal, that the school house at Boaz, in Marshall county, had been destroyed by fire last week. The building was valued at $6,000 and the contents at $2,5OO. Both were total loss, but were partially covered by S4,000 insurance.
 To Probe Fire-Chester E. Johnston, state fire marshal, left late Monday for Birmingham to investigate a recent fire. From thence he will go to Gun tersville to see if the court house there is in a safe condition for continued oc- eunnucy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
LEGION CONVENTION SET AT. TUSCALOOSA
Mobile Delegates To Come Up
 River On Steamer
(Tuscaloosa Bufeau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, May 19,- Taylor Peck, state commander of the American Legion, left here Sunday aft CT holding conference with members of the organization with reference to the state convention to meet in Tus- caloosa July 8 to 5. The steamer Helen Burke of Mobile has been secured by the Mobile Post, Commanders Peck stated, to bring delegation from the port city to the convention. /
 No Action On Dawson-A long ses- sion of the congregation of the First Baptist church was held Sunday but no action was taken in regard to ac- ceptance or rejection of the .resigna- ton of the pastor, Dr. l.. O. Dawson. It is expected that definite action will be taken by the congregation in con clusion of the services next Sunday.
 To Buy Equipment Superintendent and Mrs. J. NJ. Burnett, Miss Emma Donoho and Miss Claude Burton of the Tuscaloosa public schools left Monday for Birmingham, where they went to visit the Birmingham high schools with q view of purchasing new equipment for the new high school here.
 J. B. COrbln-J. B. Corbin, age 72 years, died at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Buckner Sunday morning.
 Debatcrs Organize The chapter of T. K. A., national debating fraterni- ty, was organized at the campus of the University of Alabama Sunday. Of ficers will be elected later. The mem- bers are ;'Tt: B. Hill, Jr., Montgomery ; D. O. Boner, formally of Birmingham Charles Berry, Greensyille; R. S. Baird, Bismingham; Irby Scott, Ath- ems; Claude Harrison and Miles Vent ress.
 Win Prizes Miss Sallie Curry of Duncanville, won the first prize and Miss Mildred Langston also of Dun- icanville, won the second prize in the muffin baking contest here Saturday. Miss Ruby Moore of YOlande, was de clared the winner of the third prize.
 Delegates Named-Mrs. Marion Estes, Mrs. c. B. Townsend, Mrs. Jennie Brown, Mrs. Leonard Barnes, Miss Carrie B. Allen, Miss ! Bertha Mitchell and Miss Mamie Hawkins will represent the local Pilot club at the annual meeting of the Pilot inter- national at Selma Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
PRISONER CLAIMS SENTENCE FIXED
 BY DRAWING LOTS
Negro Wants Sentence Of IS Years In Prison
 Set Aside

GADSDEN, Ala, May 18. Claim ing his punishment was decided by lot, Joan Thomas, negro, convicted of sec ond degree murder in the circuit court last week, Monday filed motion to set aside the verdict. His motion was sup ported by an affidavit of Ernest lid more, member of the jury also by slips of. paper containing theNnnmbers
 alleged to have been used sip casting the lot.
 It was finally decided, he states. to put IF slips of paper bearing the num- Der IF and 12 bearing the number of IS into hat. Each of the jurors then drew out a slip. The majority of them drew IS and the negros punishment was accordingly fixed at IS years. The court gave the state until next Monday
 to answer the motion.
 Fail To Nominate The Seventh dis trict republicans failed tonominate a candidate for Congress at Cifilnian last Saturday and the convention adjourned
 to meet in Gadsden July SFwhen q can dldate will be selected: Gordon Ashly,
 former collector of the port of Mobile, ana .. B. Kennamer, United States district attorney for northern Alabama, were named as delegates to the national convention at Cleveland, O., in June. Joe McCleskey of Gadsden and Theodore Johnson of Birmingham were named as
 alternates. The delegates were instruct cd to work and vote for Coolidge also
 for o. D. Street for national coihmit- teeman.
 Car Goes Into River--A northern
 tourist returning from Florida diyed off ? ferry boat with his closed automobile
 into the Tennessee river at Gun&ersville Sunday and was rescued when ferrymen
 managed to cut holes in the top of his ] gar with boathooks. Because of poor brakes the car ran onto the boat and a leaped over the apron raised to pre- a vent Accidents of the kind and settled down into 10 feet of water. Being un- 2 able to swim the man held on to his scat until the hooks began to jabs against q his body. He grabbed a pole and shot to the surface, half unconscious. He
 continued his Journey homeward Mon I day morning.
 Youth Stabbed-Oti Perrotto, 16- sear-old Gadsden boy, was stabbed in . the left thigh and seriously injured by
 h drunken stranger near Anniston Sun ] day night according to the story ke told here Monday. He said he and three
 other boys were putting on spare tire 3 when man walked up and began talk
 ing to them. The stranger was drinking and without wrod of warning sudden < ly drew a knife and attacked him. The police are investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

AUBURN, Ala, May 19.- (Special.) } Declaring that in view of the serious handicap for funds under which Auburn is working as compared with like in stitutions in other states, the college is at the cross roads and the institution and the state are suffering and will continue to suffer irreparable loss if additional funds are not provided. Presi- dent Spright Dowell, in submitting his semi-annual report to the Auburn board of trustees Monday, expressed the con viction that all other problems which the state has to meet are secondary, when compared with the problem that faces her of financing her educational agencies in such a way as to enable them to function wisely and efficiently.
 The board of trustees was in session throughout the day with Gov. William W. Brandon presiding. Dr. DowelFs s report to the. trustees covered n mimeo- graph pages and set forth in detail the facts concerning the college.
 Referring to the increase of student fees voted at the last session of the board of trustees, Dr. Dowell expressed his regret that fit becomes necessary to tax the individual student in this way, since it Is contrary to our ideals of equality of opportunity and tot the general practice in state institutions of higher learning.
 To Increase Fees
 Sheer necessity, however, he added, 'seems to leave no alternative at the present time if we are not to pile up debt. The increase in fees will give but partial and temporary relief for maintenance. It will not be possible to raise salary, to reduce the size of sections, to provide equipment, or, in fact, to meet any of the outstanding needs of the institution for improve ment. The increase of fees at Auburn corresponds closely with the increases at the university and at MontevallO.' '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
TEACHERS PASS
 EXAMINATION
Successful List For Jef- ferson And Other Coun-
 ties Announced
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 20.- Announcement was made today from the office of the state superintendent of education of the list of successful applicants for teachers certificates from the April examinations, from Jefferson county, and from number of counties of northern, middle and western Alabama.
 Following is the list
 Life (col): Johnnie E. Coger.
 First grade (white): Ersie J. Kyle. Second grades (white): Mrs. Stella Bradford, Warrior; Hattie Ezsell Grimes, Lucille Hoskins, Mrs. Leotta Graham Hydrick, Sister Mary Joseph. Second grades (col.): Mabel D. Bibb, Crispus Bibb, Rosalee Albert Brannon, Mildred Brice, Annie B. Brown. Hattie Victoria Denson, Lucille Virginia Evans, Laura Freeman, Hattie B. Hall, Abbie c. Jackson, Gertrude Ma son, Mamie Sears, Frances Yam Will Hams.
 Third grade (white): Lucy Gerald inc Armstrong, Mrs. Georgia Melee Trafford, Ala. Mrs. Lillian Mildred Self, Trussville Mrs. Virginia Walker, Ensley.
 Third grades (col.) :: Solomon Madi- son Blount, Leila Beulah Brooks, Lucille +. Clark, Amanda Duncan, Lu- eetta B. Fluker, Kate Thornton Grace, Vera Elizabeth Huffman, Mattie Lee Jackson, Andrew Jackson Johnson, Mrs. Ernestine H. Lowe, Ethel Okom, Bethsaida Pladelle Reid, Mary NJ. Reid, Maggie May Targer, Emma B. Wills, Laura Etta Wood, Mabel Wood.
 Dallas County Second graded white): Sallie Na- bors
 Third grade( white) Mrs. Millie E. Crawford, Maud D. Kennedy.
 Third grades {col) Arree Williams Blevins, Ettay Mae Blevins, Benjamin F. Durham, Anez Fisher, Chester A. Fredd, Mamie Lee Guerrant, William H. Hazeley, Annie Margaret Heflin. Wilson Lowell Holt, Sallie Leontine Miers, Pearl Arizoni shelton.
 Hale County
 Third grades {white): Richard Clay Bailey, Mrs. T. M. Rhodes, Dollie Windham
 Third grades (col.): Dora Lee Cole man, Lillie Telitha Ellisj Abrom Row ser, Minnie Tabb. @
 Sumter County
 Second grades lwhite1: Leslie Me Elroy, Thomas Malachi Robinson.
 Third grades (white)': Ethel Lee McElroy, Emma Lou Mitchell, Della Pearle Walker.
 Third grades (col.) Lena Evelyn Carter, Clara M. Dumas, John D. Hill, Primus w. Lemon, Mrs. Mary E. Plump, William Powell.
 Marshall County
 First grade lwhite) Mrs. Ada Kir- 
 Second grades (white): Flossie Edith Baird, Mrs. c. W. Brumfield, Leah Elva Camp, Hugh Carter. Otis Carter, James Clyde Davis, Joseph Daniel Dyar, Alice Eubanks, John Perry Gilliland, George c. Hall, Le- Roy o. Jones, Gustie D. Jordan, Will liam c. Leach, Joseph A. Lindsay, Knoxie William Mitchell, Mrs. Elzera Wright Roberts, Mrs. Jewel Raines Sims, Nora Wood.
 Third grades (white) Garvel Cham bers, Horace Chandler, Esther B. Dav- is, Zylphis Verta Davis, Roy Harrison Dyar, George Marshall Gamble, Lillian Gunnels, Cleo Katherine I. Mrs. B. G. MAtheny, Marie Montgomery, Willie Ealls, Henry Paris, Joseph w. Prem tiee, Bensie Ethel Rains, Mittie Vesta Raines.
 Winston county
 Life (white): Mrs. Bessie Howeh Butler.
 Second grades (white) Mrs. Jessie Gravlie Barton, Mrs. Ota Anthony Rose.
 Third grades (white): Hey Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
HARRISON OPPOSED
 BY EARL BREWER
Senator Pat Not To Canvass
 Until After Convention

JACKSON, Miss, May 19.-Eugene Fly, secretary to Senator Pat Harri' son, arrived here today to assume charge of Senator Harrison's campaign for reelection. It was understood that headquarters would be opened in Jack son June l.
 Former Governor Earl Brewer, who seeks the place now held by Senator Harrison, has opened state headquar- ters and already is waging an active campaign. Senator Harrison, because of his appointment as temporary chair man of the democratic national conven- tion is remaining in Washington and so far has arranged no speaking dates in his home state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
McDoweH Tn Annual Report,
 Says Auburn At Crossroads
Lack Of Necessary Funds For College Forces
 Raise In Student Fees

The president called attention to a number of improvements in the material resources during the past year made possible through gifts in the Greater Auburn campaign.
 "The new dormitory, which is a model, has been completed and equipped" President Dowell said. "A shop of brick and concrete 50x200 has been completed and occupied, and an electrical and mechanical laboratory and research building of similar con- struction and two stories in height is well under way. They are not only permanent and modern in construction, but they give much needed relief and make possible higher quality of work. They have involved expenditures of nearly $200,0O0.'
 Urges Mass Athletics
 Touching on athletics, Dr. Dowell told the trustees that "the growing ten- dency to insist upon normal and regu- lar athletics for all students, with little difference in time or effort required on the part of the individual who may or may not have 6 place on the team, is democratic and sound, if not carried too far. In other words, if the movement for mass athletics is promoted by the desire to insure widespread and rational activity on theNpart of all students and to eliminate only the objectionable fea- lures of our present highly selective and competitive athletics, we shall be able at the same time to retain it's many excellencies.'
 ''The spirit among the men composing the team," Dr. Dowell added, twas never better and the prospects are promising. The organization of our administrative force and of the coach ing staff and the plan for handling finances have no other design than to make athletics wholesome, democratic and successful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
ExCHANGEITEs TO MEET
State Convention win Open At selmi
 On June 11

SELMA, Ala, May 19.-(Special )-- The convention of Affiliated Exchange clubs of Alabama will be held in Selma, June 12-13. Bruce K. Craig, president of Alabama Exchange Clubs, will pre- side over. the sessions, which will open at 10 o'clock on Friday morning, June 12, at the x.Ki-Ro club rooms.
 Many of the 100 delegates who are expected will reach the city 0n Thurs. day to enter the golf tournament being arranged by E. F. Russell, which will extend through the three days of the convention. Plans for the entertain ment of the delegates are being per- fected, and Hotel Albert has been made convention headQuarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
Tn sEIH FnRT

MOBILE, Ala. May 19.-Fort Gaines, once grim stronghold that pro- tected the gulf coast of the infant United States from foreign foe and forays of outlaws of the sea, is to be offered for sale. The bill approving the sale of the old Dauphin Island post has been approved by Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
Beginning g Saturday, May 24th
 We Close At 6 O'Clock On Saturdays


 doing so through sincere desire to aid the movement fostered by Birming ham Women for early cosing-and with full realization of responsibilities Birming hams leading Clothing Store
 We believe that saesforce deserve and need the shorter hours with the privileges brings them of enjoy ing their homes and recreatons and that they will be able because of it to give you better service
 We believe that will be assured of service pleasing because salespeople enjoy this extra freedom and that they will show their appreciation their purchases earlier in the week. earlier on Satur- days
 It little financial sacrifice for this any other large store to take this step. We nothing overhead and sustain real loss of sales. Of course believe that loss will be only temporary we believe that the good will established will justify fully taking this step therefore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
FIRM BANKRUPT
Involuntary Petition Filed Agninst1
 Tuiiis Company


 MONTGOMERY. Ala. May 1o---In- 4 voluntary bankruptcy proceedings hays been filed by eastern creditors against the Tuliis. Hardware company of thist city, one of the oldest and largest wholefs sale and retail hardware firms in this part of the state. The creditors charge the company has accounts in excess of $30,000 with them which it is unable s to pay. A temporary order has been granted and M. H. Stuart has been apr pointed as temporary receiver.
 Sol Sugarman Dies-Soi M. Sugar. man, lessee of the Grand theatre, died yesterday afternoon in hospital here. He had been identified with theatres in 2 several southern cities before coming gs here. A ;. Dr. Pratt Resins-Dr. Charles H. k. Pratt, pastor of the Trinity Presby. terian church, has submitted his resig. 7 nation of his charge here to acceptsthe. chair of missions and evangelism of the 5 Presbyterian Theological seminary at -55 Louisville. Ky, ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, May 19.--- Especial. )--Members of the Acme club, which is composed of business and pro fessional men under 30 years of age. celebrated the third anniversary of the organization of their club last night, with dinner followed by a dance to which the young lady friends of the members were bidden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

last year. Judge Henry Clayton of Montgomery will preside over the trial.
 U. c. T. To Meet--Anniston council No. A, United Commercial Travellers, will be host to the grand council of the state United Commercial Travellers at 1t annual convention, which will be held in this city on May 30 and 31. Rep resentatives from the council over the state will be in attendance. c. M. Noble of Anniston is grand councillor of the order in Alabama.
 Twenty-six To Graduate-Graduation exercises of the Wilma Avenue gram mar school will be held Tuesday after noon. Twenty-six pupils will receive diplomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
PAVTNG ATJTHORTyEn

MONTGOMERY Ala, May 10s-- Sale of $100,000 of city bonds has been authorized by the city commission, the proceeds to be used in paving projects already authorized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
OFFICE ELEVATED

OPP, Ala, May 19-The Opp post, office will become second class office on July 1, 1t has been announced here Authorization of the advancement was made following the report of the postal business here during last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

Free Freeman, Jessie Mae Love. Clar- ence G. Lyle, James Lester Phillips.
 Pickens County
 Third grade (white): Mrs. Floy R. Lawrence.
 Third grades (col.l: Lizzie Brooks, Otis Brooks, Andrew Murphy Foster, Robert E. Foster, Claudine Jamison, Hattie W. Jemison, livery L. Richey, Sarah B. Richey.
 Fayette County
 Second grades (white): Ruby M. Sims, Mrs. Lula R. Smith.
 Third grades (white) Mrs. Dalton Barnes, Flora Mable Estes, Lucy Eleanor Sims. Mrs. Eyvie Lee Smith.
 a4s se Perry County
 Third grades leol.l ) | Hattie Lee rCar- rington, Augusta Clark, Mary D. Gooden, Helen Earline Hawkins, Irene Madre Hawkins, Marion Lucille Lewis, Elizabeth Wilson.
 Lawrence County
 Third grades (white): Walter Bell, Ralph Emerson Graham, Annie Eu. genia Simpson, William R. Sims. Third grades (col.): Irwin Chisto- pher Boyd, Cullen Haley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
TUsKEGEE CLOSING
Nashville Man Breaches Commence
 ment Sermon

TUSKEGEE, Ala, May 19.-(Spe- cial. IA note of optimism was sound ed in the commencement sermon preached at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Sunday afternoon by Dr. J. W. Perry, Nashville, Tenn, secretary of the home department of the board of missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, south.
 The sermon marked the beginning of the forty third anniversary exercises of the famous school which was found ed by the late Dr. Booker T. Wash ington and of which Dr. Robert k. Moton, is the present principal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
TO HOLD BABY SHOW

OPELIkA, Ala, May I9.--A baby judging contest will be held here July 1, it has been announced, with four nationally recognized authorities to act as judges. Measurements and details of each child will be taken, and submit ted to the judges, who then will make their decisions and return them to this city, where the prizes will be awarded. The judges are Dr. Royal s. Cope land, Dr. Charles Gilmore Kerley. Dr. Charles White Berry and Mrs. Walter McNab Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
Porters' And Saturday Closing!

Porers has always believed in the principle of early closngand more than ten years ago led in effort to cooperation of all Birmingham Clothing Stores in such movement.
 At that time Porters did close for an entire summer at 7:3O D. Saturdays.