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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

at the Chamber of Commerce building Birmingham, Wednesday, August 27, al 3 a. m. %s4r
 Three Paroles Granted Governor W W. Brandon today upon recommends. tion of the pardon board paroled John W. Smith, sentenced from Lee county for second degree murder. August 12 1922, for 10 years Roy McCann, Col. bert county, sentenced for murder foa 15 years. November 2, 1918; and Ran. dolph Golden, Dale county, sentenced March 4, 1922, for three to five years for arson.
 Junior Schools TOpic-An address by Dr. R. E. Tidwell, assistant superin- tendent of education in Alabama, fea- tured the Thursday session Of the an nual meeting of the county high school principals at the Chamber of Com merce auditorium. Dr. Tidwell's sub ject was Junior High Schools, and he discussed it from every angle. Dr. lid we'll presented the many favorable phases of the junior high schools. He told of the weaknesses of the old curric- ulum. He stated that the elementary course does not prepare the pupil for the future; does not utilize environ rnent and present life activities for ed ucational growth and requires too much repetition in upper grades. The ele- mentary school does not adequately pre- pare for the high school, Dr. Tidwell said.
 The matter of junior high schools was discussed by the principals, many of them presenting their local problems concerning such a matter.
 The meeting of the principals will continue through Friday.
 At the Thursday afternoon session J, B. Hobdy, of the state department of education, was the principal speaker. Thursday evening the annual ban quet was held at the Court Street Meth odist church.
 W. T., Spencer of the state depart ment of education, presided at the Thursday session. He called on number of the principals present for short talks regarding conditions in their localities. ,,s,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
FORESTAIL.
 ,.. .
 DREADED CHILLS AND FEVER

No one need suffer the seasonal recurrence of Chills and Fever, with it's terribly weak. ening effect. Wintersmith's Chill Tonic will kill your Chills and take all the Malaria out of your system. If you are subject to Malaria the best plan is to take Wmters smiths Chill Tonic beforehand, It win often prevent development of the diseasa, Itputs rich, red blood into your veins, give ing you the strength necessary to ward oR Malaria.
 Fifty six years of continued success have made this the standard tonic in thousands of homes throughout the malarial districta of the United States, Central and South America and elsewhere.
 The system easily assimilates Winter smith's Chill Tonic and there are no bad effects on the stomach or uerves. You should have bottle in your home. Popular size, 50 cents; mammoth size, $l.O0. All drug stores. Wintersmith Chemical Com pany, Inc. Louisville, Ky. ----Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
SENATOR HEFLIN
 RESTING AT HOME
Will Soon Begin Speaking Tour
 For Democrats

LAFAYETTE, Ala, Aug. 21.-(spe- cial. United States Senator J, Thomas Heflin has returned home for a few days rest before beginning a speaking tour in the interest of the democratic party in the coming presi- dential election. Senator Heflin is very optimistic and states that the demo- crats have the best chance of success in years, and that when the November election is over the democrats will be in charge of the affairs at Washington.
 Farm Bureau To Meet-The Cham bers county farm bureau will hold it's regular annual meeting at Rock Springs August %. A barbecue will be ar ranged, and the meeting promises to be one of the best in the history of the organization. Ed O'Neal, presidnt of tn Alabama farm bureau, will be the principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
NEGROES IS HELD

Leased Wire, e,)-Lucy Mosely, negro woman charged with killing Lucy Jones, August Il, at the home of the latter, five miles southeast of Orrville, was committed to jail without bond in a preliminary hearing of the case to- day in the court of common pleas. The Mosely woman was caught in Mo bileGs she got off the train and brought back to Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
. MOBILE WOMAN, 98 YEARS OLD,
 GETS HAIR BOB

RM9BlLE, Aug. 21.--Mrs. Lucre- V tia Alexander, aged 98 years
 of this city, who had her hair bobbcd this week, is believed to be the oldest bobbed haired woman in Alabam. Mrs. Alexander was the center of an admiring crowd of friends on the street today when she made a trip to the downtown sec 3tion in an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
COnnparatiye

Manager of the Country Music Hall On my right, at enormous expense, the Flying Foggarties, the worlds great est acrobats; and next week, for your benefit, we've engaged another couple as can knock spots off these two!- From the Argonant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
MOTORMAN TNJURRD

"A B, DriVer Removed TO M08EJ EJEEZE
 After Crash
 A. B. Driver, 52o Twenty-fourth ave nue, north, street car motorman, was cut and bruised when his motorcycle colIided with an ice truck at Fifteenth street and Seventh avenue Thursday morning. He was taken to Birming- ham General hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
STILL IS SMASHED
 f AND } MEN HELD
Much Beer Poured Out In Gnu.
 lafipne Raid

A.
 HEFLIN, Ala, Aug. 21.-(Special. Sol Brymer, T., J. Bentley and Jim Miller, three Calhoun county men, were arrested in this county Wednesday by Federal Officer Crumptons and State Officers Draper, Garrett and Lynch, who wrecked still said to belong to the three men,
 The illicit liquorS making plant was located in the Chulafinnee section of this county. The officers poured out several hundred gallons of beer and some whisky.
 Mrs. Black Buried--Funeral. services for Mrs. E. T. Black, 80, who died at her home here at noon Wednesday fol lowing a long illness, were held from the home Thursday afternoon, Rev. J. c. Francis of the Methodist church, con- ducting the service. .'
 Mrs Black had lived for many years in Heflin and was well loved all over Cleburne county. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Owen Black of Birmingham, Tom and Lee Black of Heflin, and two daughters, Mrs. H. F. Houston and Miss Mary Black of lief lin.
 Grnad Jury Adjourns Cleburne county grand jury which was con- vened here Monday morning by Judge S. W. Tate of Anniston, adjourned Thursday morning. after returning 27 indictments against that numbe: of of lenders in this county.
 Judge Tate came over from Admission Thursday morning to receive the report of the grand jury. He was accompanied back to that city by Solicitor James B. Sanford, of Talladega, who has been in charge of the grand jury inyestiga- tions in this county. Both of the court officials. will return to Heflin next week for the civil and criminal jury term of the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
Vast Areas Untouched

Vast territories have never been touched by Mobile in it's fight for for eign business, Mir. Oliver said, and the success of the port depends upon the work of Mobile and Alabama. He com mented on cooperation which Mobile banks are giving to ships and in fi- nancing shipments.
 Congressman Oliver was loudly ap- plauded during his address and at the conclusion President J. l.. Bedsole of the club told Mir. Oliver and Rota- rians that Mobilians were awake and were giving cooperation and working hard for the development of business for the port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22

Let show you the features of this desk desk
 and filing cabinet at the price of desk alone. ''
Evening star., 1924-08-02
FIRES THREATEN
SCENIC BEAUTIES
Timbered Spots in California
and Oregon National Parks
in Path of Flames.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. August =
Scenic spots in California and Ore
gon-the timbered Feather River
Canyon and the Crater National For
est-were being swept by forest fires
last night.
The Feather River Canyon fire was
burning over a five-mile front, de-
spite the efforts of residents of four
small towns in it's path to check the
blaze. The fire already has destroyed
a number Of buildings, including the
Nelson Point Hotel, a landmark of
the early sos.
In the Crater Forest section, in
Oregon, fires were reported near As
pen Butte, 40 miles east of Medford,
and at Forest Creek in the same
area. A large force of men was fight
ing the fires. which already have
burned over 500 acres.
From eastern Washington fire
was reported in the Colville National
Forest. The blaze was being fought
by $50 men after it had burned over
1000 acres in the forest and 1000
acres in the region adjoining.
At Santa Cruz, Calf, a new fire was
reported burning on half mile
front. The blaze destroyed two ranch
homes and other buildings and was
being fought by 35 men endeavoring
to drive it out of the path of other
ranches in the vicinity. s
The American Red Cross. Pacific di-
vision, prepared for eventualities to-
day after reports reached the United
States forest service headquarters
here that the fire situation in the
National Forests in California was
getting increasingly serious. Red
(.ross ChaHerS throughout the State
already have been instructed to hold
themselves ready for any duty called
for by the forest service.
The settlement of Cascade. in the
Plumas National Forest, was reported
threatened by fire which for week
had been sweeping uncontrolled over
the timber holdings Of the Hutchin-
son Lumber Company. northeast OF
Oroville. The fire entered the Piumas
last night and is now but few
miles removed from a great fire
along the middle fork of the Feather
River, in the same forest.
Evening star., 1924-08-02
INDIAN TRIBE TO ENACT
BIG HISTORICAL PAGEANT
Rites to Attend Elevation of
ojibwa Medicine Man With
Ancient Ceremonies.

BY the ASSOcI1te0 treo0.
BAYFIELD,, Wis, August 2.-Indian
missionary and exploration history Of
the upper Great Lakes region, and
particularly that section in and
around the Apostle Islands Of Bay
field, from the beginning of civiliza-
tion to the present day is being un-
folded in pageant for the first time
in history here by an entire Indian
tribe for the edification Of thousands
Of tourists.
The coming of Duluth to the city
which bears his name, the advent OF
the, missionary fathers, tho trail Of
the trader and pioneer, as well a.
insight into the whole history OF In
dian legend, poetry and song. 10 dove
tailed in q long sequence OF events
in the Apostle Islands IndfanS az
fair OF their own making.
The pageant, divided into seven
shifts Of three days each, Is OF such
duration because MokAdjiwens. about
to be raised to the full power OF
medicine man OF his tribe, must enter
the big sleep in which the dream
lasts for three days. SO the spectator
BY the drexm before q final curtain
falls on great play.
,Mokadjiwens features that portion
of the pageant which has to do with
tho reproduction Of the Mid-wt-win,
or eighth degree OF the Grand Lodge
OF the Ojibwa- It marks the drDt
time In several centuries that the
rites have been. performed by Ojtbwa
Indians
Evening star., 1924-08-02
Detectives Raise
Purse to Enable
Woman to Go Home

Headquarters detectives are not
always the hard boiled emotion
less, case ehardened men they ap-
pear to be when engaged in their
daily routine of running down
criminals or giving a suspect the
third degree. There are sob stories
and sob stories, and when a gen
uine case of hard luck crops up
now and then they are just as
kind-hearted and sympathetic as
anybody else.
Take the case of Mrs. Clyde
Andrews of Portsmouth, Va, for
instance. Mrs. Andrews left a seri-
ously i'll husband and five children
at home and came to Washington
to seek assistance of her father.
Union Station. She didn't know
how to find him anywhere else and
finally, broken down with trouble,
she appealed to the authorities.
Taken to the Board Of Charities, in
the District Building, yesterday, it
was found she was without funds.
Her case came indirectly to the
attention of big Tom" Sweeney,
veteran headquarters underworld
terror. who whipped off his hat
and passed it around to his COL
leagues in the detective bureau.
The sum of 50 was raised in few
minutes. {
Tom purchased the grateful
woman a ticket back to Ports
mouth, and gave her the change.
= Then he put on his hat and re-
sumed an interrupted search for a
hOld-up man.
Evening star., 1924-08-02
U. S: JUDGE DECORATED
WITH LEGION OF HONOR
American Bar Members End Of
ficial Paris Visit at
Reception.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, August 2.-The members of
the American Bar Association ended
their official visit to Paris with a
tea and reception at the American
Chamber of Commerce yesterday, at
which Judge Clayton Montgomery of
Alabama was presented with the in
sigma Of the Legion of Honor by
Leon Meyer, undersecretary of the
merchant marine department., repre-
senting- the government.
Judge Clayton In his address said
he hoped that some sort OF world
court would finally be instituted in
which the United States could partici-
pate.
Among the other speakers were
Myron T. Herrick, the American
Ambassador; Manuel F'ourcade, pres
ident Of the French Bar Association;
Silas H. Strawn of Chicago and
Blythe w. Branch, president Of the
American Chamber Of Commerce.
humorous reference to his seven
years law practice.
'The judges decisions often were
SO rotten that I reformed and became
q banker" he said.
Mr.. Strawn emphasized the desire
of the United States to see the ex-
perts' report adopted and followed
through to q successful conclusion.
Earlier in the day q number of
American lawyers attended q meet
ing at the society. for comparative
legislation.
Evening star., 1924-08-02
Air Mail Pilot Killed Paying
Respects Ouer ''Buddy's" Craze

When services at Gerrans' grave
were briefly concluded with the firing
Of three tolleys by uniformed vet
Grams the mourners went to the pyre
Of the pilot few yards down the
hillside. -
Funeral arrangements for Blanch-
field will be delayed until arrival Of
relatives. A brother. Michael F..
Blanchfeld. Is expected from San
Jose, Calf, today. A sister, Mrs. Leo
Duffy, resides in New York City. He
also is survived by his mother, who
lives in Cork, ireland.
Blanchfield served with the British
Royal Flying Corps during the war.
He was a native of ireland, 20 years
of age. He Joined the Air Mail Serv-
ice in January, 1921. and was ranked
as one OF the premier flyers Of the
service.
He flew his first plane in 1914 and
since that time has flown more than
10000 miles.
The plane in which Blanchfield met
his death was declared to have been
In perfect condition.
Evening star., 1924-08-02

States began frantic efforts to get its
10000 tourists out of the possible
theaters of war. Russia sent no reply
to the kaisef's demand for an explana-
ton OF her mobolization. The Stock
exchange in New York was closed.
The small nations of Europe scram-
bled into mobilization to maintain
their neutrality" Paris sent out Of
fcial word that she was calm,
august came the crash. Germany
declared war on Russia. German
patrols near the Russian border were
fired upon. France was electrified
into actiea. France was in alliance
with Russia Great. Britain was the
third member OF the entente, but
there was much opposition in Eng
land to participating in the war. The
Kaiser signed his general, mobiliza-
ton order and the German war ma
chine which was to surprise the world
rolled into action. 10
Poincare, who has Just laid down
the reins in France, ordered the
French mobilization, but iifststed
France was not yet at war. Gers
many seized Luxembourg, the neutral
state between it and Paris.
Sought Quick Close.
There was no surcease after that.
Next day Germany demanded free
passage through Belgium in order to
attack France. Germany was strik-
ing on two fronts. She hoped to sub
due France quickly. Russia was
thought to be her strongest foe.
August 3 Germany declared war on
France. Belgium fought to maintain
her neutrality and held the Germans
In check long enough for France to
get her guns ready.
With the invasion OF Belgium. Great
Britain declared war, on Germany.
The death grapple that was to last
nearly four years and half had be.
gun. Nor was 1t ended until the
United States threw her strength on
the side of the allies after nearly
three years of frightful hostilities.
Yet there are plenty Of statesmen
who say today the world has learned
nothing: that there will be another
war when the devastating effects of
the last one have worn a little more
away. ,--s-s.s.s,-ssss
Evening star., 1924-08-02
D. s. QUITS DOMAIN !.
. Of SANTO DOMINGO
Protectorate Of Eight Years
Duration to End in Re-
moyaI of Troops.

complete -outpouring of United
States troops and Government off,
cials from the Island of Santo Domin-
go is to begin next week and will be
completed by September. making the
end of this country's eight-year pro-
tectorate.
While the island actually has been
a self-governing community since the
election of President Horacio vasquez
and Vice President Federico velas-
quez in July, it will find itself en-
tirely independent Of all American
interference and influence after the
fThe majority of more than 1900
marines who had been stationed at
Santo Domingo, under Brig. Gen.
Harry Lee, military governor and
commander of the troops; sailed for
this country on July 18. The most
of the 500 left there under Col. Rich
ard N. Cults, will depart August 8
and the remainder, the United States
has promised, will have been removed
by September 1.
One More "Friendly Nation"
And now America counts one more
on her lists Of friendly nations, and
may stand on and view her work
Santo Domingo was just a finan-
cially stricken, rebellion-ridden island
when the United States installed a
military governorship November 20,
1915, at the request of President
of many of her enlisted marines, this
country has done for the Dominicans
what 1t did for Cuba.
Today the country is united by a
network of American roads which
make 1t possible for automobiles to
the island. American methods Of
education have been inaugurated'
hospitals, treasury department,
sanitation system. all built upon ana
run according to American hnes,
have been sE.abiished o%nd In hers.if ,so. rnfn I'm
long-continued. default with regard
to foreign debts, treaty was made
with the United States providing
that the island should not increase
her debts without the consent OF
was forgotten. Gradually the i'm
poverished people drifted into
state of revolution. !,
q. 8. Alta solicited.
In 1915 President Jiminez invited
the United States to send navat
forces to the island to prevent fur
ther bloodshed and to protect Amer
ican properly and life
Admiral n. 8. Knapp was dis
patched to San Domingo on Novem-
Der 20, 1916, to act as military gov
ernor and to command some 1000
marines He has been succeeded ny
Rear Admiral Thomas Snowden. Rear
Admiral, s. s. Robinson and Gen.
Harry Lee. who resigned onfy on
July 18.
Eager to separate herself from all
foreign entangiements. the united
States has constantly been planning
to evacuate. In June, 1879, the four
political leaders were invited mere for
= conference They were: Senior
Federico Velastuex, Gen. Horacio
vasquex, Senior Elias Brache and DE-
FrA1gicsos PeyuaAc.i -,
1 II W1s49yoed . provt11onLl presi.-
dent, Cen .1fini s BrgoA should be
Evening star., 1924-08-02

4
appointed representing all political
parties equally, an assembly elected
and the office of vice president Great
ed. With the recent official election
OF President VasQuez and Vice Presi-
dent velasquez, the United States de-
termined to exacuate.
Foreign Debt Reduced.
During the occupation of American
marines Santo Domingo foreign debt
has been reduced to $13.e00,000 But
most remarkable of all American ac-
complishments in the Dominican Re-
public has been the organization and
training of national police feyce of
some thousands Of men. who win be
able to keep peace and enforce .order
should the departure Of the United
States from Dominican soil lead to a
return OF old-time conditions.
(Chpy.igAt 112A.9
Evening star., 1924-08-02
sy the Associa ted PREF

By the Associated Press.
RENO, New, August "A coroner's
jury will determine how William F.
Blanchield, air mail pilot, met his
death yesterday afternoon. But the
men of the service know that Big
Bilr' lost his life paying his last
respects to buddy" Samuel j.
Gerrans, one Of the men vino work
on the ground, but who was intrusted
with keeping the planes in perfect
order.
They know, too, that when Blanch-
field was flying over a Reno ceme-
terry to drop a wreath on the open
grave a trick of wind caught the
craft as the pilot turned for the
closing act in the funeral services
and tipped it.. The plane went into
nose dive and burst into flames
when it. hit some telephone wires.
A house near where it fell also was
destroyed by the fire.
And so Blanchfield, veteran of the
World War and numerous battles with
billiards while carrying the mail over
the Nevada deserts, died.
Evening star., 1924-08-02
CANADIAN STRIKE
TAKES UGLY TURN
Strikers Threaten Destruc-
tion of Power Plant and For
est in Newfoundland.
By the Associated Press.

ST. JOHN, N. F., August 2.-Tele-
Premier Monroe and Alfred Prince,
head of the committee of strikers, on
the construction work of the Humber
mouth power plant on the west coast
of Newfoundland, WIRE made public
today, showing the belligerent attf-
tude of the strikers, who seek a 10
per cent increase. Princes first tele-
gram read:
Want you at once. Three thou
sand men will board at government
or company expense. II train comes
and you not there will be sent
back and demand you. I know ex-
press will not cross island till you
come"
To this the premier replied: "In
best interest Of all concerned urgently
suggest call of strike for present,
giving government time to close the
house and investigate the whole stu
alton at Cornerbrook. Personally de-
sirous giving every assistance pos
sible."
Threatens Destruetion-
Prince wired back: -Four thousand
men demand your presence at Corner
brook at once. If not plant and
forest will be laid in ruins. Every
man demands free meals after tomor-
row at government or company ex-
pense."
premier Monroe then telegraphed
Prince that in view OF his second
message he could have no further
communication with him.
The Humbermouth project Is being
financed Jointly by the Newfoundland
government and British capitalists, and
when completed is expected to give
employment to several thousand men.
The mills are being constructed near
the mouth Of the Humber River, down
which logs cut in the western forests
will be floated.
Fear Political Move.
The government is concerned over
the message received yesterday from
General Manager Alexander OF the
company FORMED to carry out the
project to the eject that Sir William
Coaker, head Of tho Fishermen's Pro-
tective Union and of>%he Fishermen's
Party, which has been 4ctive in colo
nial politics. WAS in close >$ouch with
the strike committee and Rauid try
to organize the workers IL the Company
persisted in its refusal to INCREASE
wages.
Most Of the people in Newfoundland
are primarily fishermen, but are ready
to turn their hands to other work, and
1t is believed that many Of the strikers
are fishermen who have been engaged
as unskilled laborers