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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
NEGRO KILLS WHITE MAN

ATLANTA, Jan. 12.-V. J. Veal, a postoffice employe. died today from wounds he received when he was shot by an unidentified negro here last night. The negro fled. not stop ping to rifle the pockets of his vic1 tim The holdup and shooting oc cured in residential section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

New York. s7s2s11.59s; Chicago, s32s s.604,s17; Los Angeles, s2o0,133,- 1S1: Detroit, s12s.662.711; Philadel- phia. s12s.511.sa5: Cleveland, sss.- Francisco, S49,594,011; Baltimore s46.9SS,002: St. Louis. S41.443,755: Boston. s40,s26,352; Milwaukee, s39,- 0O7,s45; St. Paul. s35.735,627; Pitts burg, $32,915.S12; Minneapolis, s32,- 315.545; Newark. s32,226, ,106: Buffalo. $27.907.000; Oakland. $27,62S,897; In dianapolis. s27,307.279; Cincinnati s27,16o,52O; Atlanta. s27,O9s.49S; Portland, Ore, s25.247.135; Kansas City, Mo. $24,s41.756; Long Beach, Cal, s23,603,5S0; Seattle, $22,492.67S.
 The discovery that a serum made from the pollen of certain plants wa. of benefit in relieving hay fever vic timS has started new industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
NO LACK nH Ir

Doctor-You should exercise your feet more, sir, now that golf is out of season.
 Patient-I do. own a player piano, ride bicycle and~a young man calls on my daughter every night-New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
HAYDEN BEDDOW

Funeral services over the remains of Hayden Beddow, three-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. H. H. Beddow, 4500 Eleventh avenue, Wylam, will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at o'clock, followed by interment at Oakland, with Echols & Angwin in charge. Hayden died of pneumonia after a few days ill., ness, and this fact has cast quite a shadow into many Wylam homes. The youngster was of singular brightness and general favorite. He has many uncles and aunts. in Ensley and Wylam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
OFFICIALS TO VISIT CLASS

Extensive preparations are being made for the visit of Commissioner W. B. Cloe and 200 police officers and firemen to. the Ensley Christian church Sunday morning. The visit will be made to the Brotherhood class of the church, and it is ex- pected that all attendance records for that class will be broken as a result of the visit of the officials in a body. Samuel C.. King, teacher of the. class, will be in charge. The visit is a result of the campaign be- ing waged by eontesting teams to increase the membership
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
WILLIAM NOTES
MRS. ELLIS ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Tom Ellis entertained her Sunday school class. Faithful Work CTS. recently in the basement of the Methodist church. Each young man invited . friend to share Mrs. Ellis hospitality.
 Officers for the year wers elected ss follows: President, Cecil Morgan; vice president, Oakley Love; secre- tary, James E. Donnelly ;treasurer, Donnie Adkins; entertaining advisor, James w. Donnelly. Cake, salad and coffee were enjoyed.
 ~ DINNER PARTY
 One of the most enJoyable affairs of last week was a delightful dinner party given Thursday by MT. and Mrs. 2. B. Anderson at their attrac- tive home on Thirty-eightn street. A profusion of green and red decora- tions and potted plants were tasteful iy arranged in the dining room. where a delicious dinner was served at Il o'clock. Guests included MT and Mrs. W. G. Mosley. MT. and Mrs' J. R. Sizemore. MT. and Mrs. c. H. .Mosely. MT. and Mrs. Earl sizemore' Mrs. Albert Holmes of Shadyside T. M Flynn of Sulligent, and Woods Frank of Guin. Ala
 JOINT VENTILATION >e Mount Pleasant lodge, No. "A. K of F., and Calanthe temple held 9 joint installation Monday night Tn Fraternal hall. A musical program was given prior to the installation The service was witnessed by large crowd, after which refreshments were served.
 PERSONALS
 MT. and Mry. Joseph Martin are al Biloxi. Miss. where they will spenc several weekA
 Paul Steward and walter Canois have returned to Akron, o.
 Mrs, Walter Mansill has returned from an extended visit to relatives lr Florida. --.4..
 Mrs. J. G. Washington of Lont Beach. Cal, is the guest of her par cnts, MT and Mrs. w. J. Six.
 Mrs. Romins and daughter nave returned from an extended visit te relatives at Rogersville. Ala.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Murdock an nounce the birth of daughter. whon they have narced Marjalyn Ruth'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
PORTER LEAVES s4O,OOO

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 12.-William H. Patterson. negro porter, left an estate valued at s40,400. He saved his wages and didn't gamble" Pat terson's friends explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
MISSION CLOSES SUNDAY

A large congregation IS eNpecleu Sunday at St. Johns church to hear the conclusion of the series of ad- dresses delivered during the past week by Rt. Rev. c. M. Beckwith Episcopal bishop of Alabama. The subject for Sunday morning is Tn thA Church We Are Stamped as Gods Coin," and at night, "In the Church We Arc Co-workers with God"
 Bishop Beckwith has made many new friends in this section who will inyariable have a warm welcome for him upon his future visits.
 The addresses of Bishop Beckwith on Christian fundamentals have been of decided interest and attraction for all that have heard him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
PERSONALS
PRATT CITY
pARrNTs.TEACHERs. MEET

Thnrsdav afternoon about 60 pa rents and teachers were present ae the first meeting of the Parent Teacher association of tho Pratt school for the new year, held Tn the auditorium of the school. With tne president. Mrs. Walter NlSnoa' ,ar r the chair, plans were formulated Tor a dollar drive to raise funds to pay for a motion picture machine recent ly purchased. The following commit . tees were appointed. who will ask each person they call on to donate a dollar: East Highland committee IS composed of Mrs. James Walker Mrs. John Poole. Second street: Mrs J. M. Reynolds. Mrs. T: l., James and Mrs. B. L. Ingram. Third avenue: Mrs. A. L. Reeves. First av- enue: Mrs. J. M. Darlington. Third street: Mrs. s. C. Seay, Mrs. Deron Cochran. Mrs. James Little, Mrs John Hurley and Mrs. T. Fletcher; Southside; Mrs. Trearthern and Mrs. Arthur Powell. North High lands: Mrs. Findlay and Mrs. Ollie Gore, and Balsam avenue, Mrs. Frank Lacey. The drive will begin imme- diately.
 At the close of the business ses- sion a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served. The hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. A. D. Pow [ ell and Mrs. Matte Sullivan.
 CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
 At a recent meeting of the Altaray club the following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter: President, Howard Cantrel; vice president, Joe Hill; secretary. Ebert Whitson; treasurer, Carol Varnon; conductor. Virgil Porter; chaplain, Fred Scott.
 An interesting business meeting of the club was held on Monday eve ming of this week. Howard Cantrell, the newly elected president. pre- sided, and interesting plans for the new years work discussed. Extensive plans were completed for banquet to be given next week. The meeting was largely Attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
TELEPHONES DEAD

The Southern Bell Telephone com pany in this section is neck-dee in trouble as a result of the wind storm that assailed this district Thursday afternoon. It was stated Saturday that Pratt City was without any telephone connection whatever and that repair men were trying to ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
VISITOR HONORED

Among the delightful social affairs of the new year was a dinner given by MT. and Mrs. J. R. Pearson, com plimenting their house guest, Rich ard Pearson, of Texas.
 A lovely arrangement of winter flowers graced the center of the pret- tily appointed table, around which were seated the guests of honor, Richard Pearson, MT. and Mrs. W. O. East and daughters, Airline and Dora Slice; Mir. and Mrs. Will Massie and son, William; Mir. and Mrs. Gray Am person and daughter, Jeannette; Grady Hawkins, Frank Durough, George Hurst, Ossie Copeland and sons. A. G. and Norman, and Miss Mary Joe Copeland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
PERSONALS
 w.. and Mrs. O. K. Lamb , guest Miss Leetrice s Miss Dorothy Mathews, wi engaged in missionary "

feet 8 betterment of that situation at once. In Central Park. thers were great numbers of telephones "out of order" while in Ensley the situation was also bad. It is stated that of 50 cables leading to Birmingham. con- of them, and nine out of 10 calls to Main resulted in the answer: "All Main cables are busy, call later"
 It was stated that several thou sands of dollars would be lost as a result of the damages, which were being taken care of as rapidly as men are able to make the repairs.
 MERCHANTS TO MEET
 Ensley Associated Merchants will meet Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with the new president, P. H. Tyler. presiding. At this meeting. it Is stated that several matters relating to the work for the year will be taken up and discussed.
 CHANGE TIDEWAT'ER PLANS
 It was understood in Ensley Sat urday that the proposed changes in the routing of the Tidewater cars as planned would not result in the of the Tidewater tracks between Ensley and Fairfield on Avenue and into Valley road. Fair field. The report was heard here that the street railway company would ask the authorities for permis- sion to so reroute the cars as to eliminate the Tidewater line to Fair field. at least & part of the way. due to the fact that. the South Ensley double-track system is capable of serving all the traffic. However, street railway company officials are understood to have given up the idea at this time and that no appli- cation will be made to the city off cials for permission to make any changes in this section, at least for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

Mrs. John Roden has returned from Mt. Pinson, where she visited her mother, Mrs. Ed Flynn.
 MT. and Mrs. J. J. Schusler an- nounce the birth of daughter, whom they have named Mary Elizabeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
ARGONIANs GIVE PLAY.

On, Tuesday afternoon the Argo- nian Literary society of the Ensley high school gave performance of the comedy, Not Man in the House." Those who took part were: Miss Mildred Sunley, Miss Jessie Childress, Miss Gladys Fuller, Miss Alice Billing and Miss Katherine Meehl. The advisers who coached the players were: Miss Luttrell, Miss Grayson, and Miss Palmer.
Evening star., 1924-09-28

ability, economy, comfort and per-
formance, in whatever order OF i'm
portance your peculiar circumstance
suggest.
Inquiry Among Users.
Obviously. you want a car that
demands you want to make upon it
and that will keep on running for
as long as possible. You Will fnd
that Inquiries among users OF the car
in your town will give you a line upon
its ability to stand up under pressure
and upon its life.
Economy is important to most OF
us, and you will have no difficulty in
discovering a ears reputation in this
respect from those who have been
driving one. The well known human
characteristic of liking to srumble
if there is any real occasion is help
ful to the prospective car buyer.
since it readily brings him opinions
OF the vehicle he is interested in
from those who have used it for d
greater or less time.
Comfort and performance are two
characteristics that you will have to
pass upon for Yourself. Get in the
car and see If the upholstery is deep
enough, If the leg room is right al d
If the springing suits you. Drive the
car and see If its acceleration- hill
climbing, pickup, gear changing and
other performance characteristics
fulfill your requirements.
BY taking little care In this way
the car buyer may save himself lot
OF regret later on.
Evening star., 1924-09-28
Americans Smile
At French View
OF Traffic Work

Announcement recently by cable
dispatches from Paris that traffic in
that city was handled more expedi-
tiously than in New York, Chicago
and Los Angeles caused a smile on
the part of traffic experts in this
country. 1t was stated that the
astonishing number of 5000 automo-
biles passed a certain point in so
hours and were handled without
trouble or confusion.
The smile comes when it is figured
that the crowded Paris corner ham
died 3,S4S vehicles day, while a
crowded Los Angeles or New York
corner handles easily dozen times
this number and then has cars to
spare Another thing the investigat-
ing French commission apparently
forgot TO consider is the fact that in
Los Angeles County alone there are
as many motor vehicles on the
streets as there as in the entire cOun-
try OF France.
Evening star., 1924-09-28
SALIENT POINTS
FOR CAR BUYERS
important Future Questions
May Be Settled by Little
Careful Inquiry.
BY JIMMY MURPHY.

AS this is one Of the seasons of the
year when many cars are bought. 1
am going to consider briefly the
points that should be considered in
making a selection. Many buyers
forget some very important points
that are likely to be expensive in the
later life of the car.
Obviously, the first thing to be con-
sidered is price. This problem almost
automatically adjusts itself to fit the
buyers pocketbook. So the first step
in buying a car is to pick out the
cars that fall within the price limit
your means have set.
The next question to consider Is
the position of the manufacturer. You
do not want to buy a car from u
maker who is only in business for a
short time. This might leave you
with an orphan on your hands. the
resale value of which would be al
most nothing. Next look into the
standing of your dealer in your town
Is he firmly established in business
Are his service facilities adequate TO
take care OF your needs? Has he q
good reputation for service A few
inquiries among people who own that
particular make of car will quickly
determine the dealers standing.
Appearance Important.
Next he sure that the appearanc d"
of the car suits you. This is largely
a matter of personal taste. but it is
important, because dissatisfaction
With the car may be largely dislike
of its appearance.
And now give some thought to the
resale value OF the car you are con
Siderins. a few inquiries among
second-h hand car dealers in your town
will enable you to judge this.
By the time YOU have applied the
above tests TO the cars selected as
possible buys you will have elimi-
mated many and have reduced your
list to perhaps four or five To these
you viii apply another set Of tests.
which viii enbody durability. reli-
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VARIETY OF ADVICE.
Suggestions Sometimes Good, But
Not Always Safe.

The fan belt on the average car is
a good example of the Importance of
knowing what's right for your own
particular car. sitting promiscuous
advice accordingly.
Some people will tell you not to
Keep your fan belt too tight, since
such plan will result in stretching
il unduly, thus keeping il loose.
That's good enough advice for some
fans and some belts, but it doesn't
apply in every case. If belt is fiat
and narrow, for instance, and runs
on a fiat and narrow pulley, it has
to be tight all the time, otherwise it
will slip. The owner has to use a
1ype of belt that will not stretch to
any extent after it has worked in.
Evening star., 1924-09-28
NEED OIL GAUGES.
IIctorists Realize Necessity for
Accurate Record of fabrication.

ZIG improvements in little things
VIII soon be demanded by the DIS
eliminating car owner Perhaps the
most important of these Will De
gauge that will tell the car owner at
glance just what the quality or MS
oil is.
These oil level indicators on mod
ern engines tell nothing but the quan :
tity of lubricant in the crankcase and
register just as well if half the So
called lubricant is gasoline that has
leaked past the pistons. Just because
the Indicator says full is no rea-
son to suspect that the engine has
sufficient fabrication. 1t may be sew
eral quarts shy of real oil.
Those early dash pump indicators
that used to Whirl around to show
that the engine oil was being
circulated had some advantages over
the calm needle indicator of today.
The driver could at least see the oil
and sometimes tell whether or not II
was equal to the job.
Evening star., 1924-09-28
HINT ON BALLOON TIRES.
Variation in Pressure Should Be
Accurately Regulated.

There is tendency to forget that
you cannot allow such a wide vari-
alton in pressure for balloon tires
as you can for regular cords. For
instance. whereas a margin of ID
pounds of air does not make much
difference one way or the other in
d cord tire that is moderately in
Evening star., 1924-09-28

fated, full balloon tire may be en-
tirely too soft or too hard il only
5 pounds below or above the recon-
mended pressure. To get the best
results from balloons it is impor-
tant to keep this essential difference
in mind.
Evening star., 1924-09-28

If. in trying out the demonstrator
OF new make Of car. you are not
certain whether the failure Of the
car to reveal snap and ginger is
the result of tight bearings or lack
OF power, try the test Of noting how
long the engine spins after you have
switched off the ignition A tight en-
gine viii stop almost Instantly.
Evening star., 1924-09-28

such adverse conditions, will idle per-
fectly because it is running on fuel
that is already in the vacuum tank
and past the distractions
When it is accelerated the fuel that
is already in the tank soon vanishes
and the engine, in depending upon d
new supply, encounters difficulty
drawing more gas through the line.
Evening star., 1924-09-28

braking power with clutch engaged,
but you prevent injury to tho clutch
mechanism. II is better not to drive.
with clutch depressed unless abso-
lutely necessary. 4
Evening star., 1924-09-28
ERRONEOUS VIEW CITED.
Advice in Treating Clogged
Vacuum Tank Strainer.

Most motorists would conclude that
IL the vacuum tank strainer were
clogged with sediment. or If there
were a partial stoppage in the gas
line. the engine will starve for gas
quicker when idling then when run
ming fast and creating a strong sue
tion in the vacuum system. But this
Is not the case. The engine, under
Evening star., 1924-09-28

Arthur Yell of New Lisbon. Wis. was
killed while flying kite to which
piece of wire had been attached. As the
kite rose it touched wire carrying
5000 volts. and the current followed the
string to his hand. He was s years old
Evening star., 1924-09-28
SAVING THE CLUTCH.

1t is considered better practice not
to release the clutch on down grades.
Not only do you get better and safer
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Mrs. William
Barrett
Ridgely, who
has been
taking part
in social
activities
again after
a period
Of mourning.

~. l., ana Grano Rapids, Mich.
The Minister and Nine. de Graeff
have leased q cottage at Sherwood
Forest, Nd, Of which they will
take possession shortly.
TO ATTEND INsif1TUrE OF
POLITICS AT WILLIAMSBURG.
Nine. Panaretoff, wife of the
Minister Of Bulgaria. entertained
at luncheon today for a company
of twenty-four ladies'.
DR.. and Nine. Panaretoff will
spend the month Of July in Caz.
anovia, N. T., going in August to
Wtlliamstown, Mass, to attend the
Institute of Politics. They will
also visit the North Shore of Mass.
achusetts before returning to Wash.
ington in the autumn.
VARELAS LUNCHEON HOSTS
FOR LEGATION SECRETARY.
The Minister of Uruguay and
Nine. Varela entertained at luncheon
at the legation today In compliment
to Hugo v. de Pena, secretary of
the legation. and Nine. de Pena,
Mr.. de Pena received his degree Of
civil law. Oh Wednesday and the
party was arranged to celebrate this
event. The other guests were the
Minister Of Columbia and Nine.
Olaya, the Secretary Of the Peruvian
Embassy ana Nine. Prada, the Sec
rotary Of the Legation Of Ecuador
and Nine. Larrea and the First
Secretary Of the Spanish Embassy
and Nine. Arnao.
4
The minister Of China, Doctor
Alfred SEE. has left Washington for
Syracuse, N. T.. where he will
speak at Syracuse University to-
morrow. and on Monday will receive
the degree Of LII. D.
| AA
The minister from Finland, Mr..
Axel Leonard Astron, is at the
Ritz Carlton, New York, for q short
visit.
Miss Inger Bryn and Miss Laura
Bryn, daughters of the minister If
Norway, sailed yesterday on the
Bergensford to pass the summer in
Europe. The Minister and Nine.
Bryn win occupy a cottage at Stony
Man Camp, Skyland, Va, going
there later in the season.
BUTTONS RETURNING
TO ANN ARBOR TODAY.
Doctor Marion Leroy Burton,
president Of the University Of Mich
igan, and Mrs. Burton, who have
been at the Willard for a few days,
are returning this evening to Ann
Arbor, Mich. Doctor Burton, who
is to place President Coolidge in
nomination at Cleveland, and Mrs.
Burton, with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
w. Stearns were with Mrs. Coolidge
in her box at Memorial Continental
Hall last evening when President
Coolidge presided at the national
| oratorical contest.
X
Admiral William B. Caperton,
and Miss Marguerite Caperton have
gone to Warrenton. Va, for a few
weeks after spending the winter in
Washington.
ENTERTAIN TO-DAY FOR
HARVARD CLUB MEMBERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Tucker.
man are entertaining the members
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OF the Harvard Club at a picnic
supper this evening at their home
at Edgemoor, Md. A swim in the
Edgemoor Country Club pool will
be a feature of the festivities.
There are about forty in the club.
Mrs. 30 Sweeney. who spent the
last winter in Washington, has
left for Jamestown, r. I.
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NOTED sCULPTRESS WEEDS;
RECENTLY VISITED HERE.

Miss Malvina C. Hoffman, daugh.
ter OF the late Mr.. and Mrs. Rich.
ard Hoffman Of New York, and one
Of the foremost sculptors Of Amer
lea, was married yesterday to Sam.
uel Bonarios Crimson, Of New York
and England in the Chapel OF St.
Angarius, the Cathedral Of st. John
the Divine, New York
Miss HOFFMAN was recently a Wis
itor in washington, the guest of
Mrs. John Steward McLennan.
The marriage was marked by its
simplicity. The ceremony was Der.
formed by Suffragan Bishop Her.
bert Shipman in the presence of
near relatives. Close by the altar
was one OF the brides most famous
pieces OF sculpture, 1.-THE Sacrifice. -
erected by Mrs. Robert Bacon in
memory of her late husband. a
former ambassador to France.
Mr.. Crimson and his bride en-.
tered the chapel together, and she
was given in marriage by her
brother. Charles Lamson Hoffman.
Doctor Frederick Gay. professor of
bactertology In the College of Phys.
icians and Surgeons Of Columbia
University, served as Mr.. Crimson 8
best man. There were no ushers
or bridal attendants.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Crimson left for a
fortnight's motor trip to the Berk.
shire region. and on their return
Mrs. Crimson will resume her
Sculptural work in her studio, at
157 East Thirty-fifth street. Mrs.
Grimson's THE Sacrifice" is
symbolical Of the common sacrifices
Of men and women for an ideal.
4
Mrs. George e. Hamilton will
entertain the Woman's Club of
Bethesda at o'clock Tuesday at
her home on the Rockville pike.
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Advertising Serves a Purpose

Advertising has double purpose. 1t first sell
merchandise, and second build public confidence in the
merchant and his establishment.
To achieve the first purpose the merchandise adver-
tlSed must be good value. To succeed in its second
purpose. advertising must be truthful
merchant advertised dollar garments for seven
teen dollars. The response remarkable, and the
saescerks kept busy from the time the doors opened
to the closing hour The garments bargains at
seventeen dollars and the public recognized that fact
But the merchandise not dollar value. And the
public also recognized that fact.
This is actual instance of an advertisement that
succeeded in its first purpose but failed miseaby in the
second Despite the volume of sales the day of the
offering this kind Of advertising threatens the foundation
of public confidence.