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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
MOBILE GROUPS
 ITS RUMCASES
Banker Staples To Be Tried With Ship
 Broker

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 16.-Under or ders issued by Federal Judge k. T. Erwin today Alfred L.-Staples, former banker, and Captain J. NJ. Scott, ship broker, will be tried together and Frank W. Boykin, real estate man, and J. $. Connaughton, probate judge at Hamil- ton, Ono, will be arraigned at the same time on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and conspiracy to DrlDe federal officers.
 w. Ii. and k. l.. Holcombe and a seventh defendant in the conspiracy case, who has not been arrested, will be tired together. The cases will probably be heard at special winter term of the federal court. Demurrers to indictments against the defendants charging con- spiracy to violate the tariff by the smug- giing of liquor were upheld by the court. A motion filed by k. l.. Holcombe seek ing bill of particulars in his case was OVerruled. . -.t..-, t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
Man Engrayes
 MWord. Letter
 In Eye Of Needle

WTASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-A for " ty-four word letter reposing
 in the eye of needle has been received at the Smithsonian institu- tion, The microscopic missive, which was sent to the institution for dis play before the annual meeting of the board of regents, is so small it has to be magnified S8 times before it can be read. It measures exactly one-11 ,25Oth of a square inch. The text of the letter follows:
 "This is crude, hurriedly pre- pared sample of micro engraving: l trust it will contain moment of in terest to the regents and regret that time prevents preparing an exhibi- tion more worthy of their inspection. Believe me to be yours cordially, Alfred McEwan."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
MOBILE SHERIFF
 CLEANS UP OFFICE
Six Of Cazalas' Deputies Are
 Discharged

MOBILE, Ala, Dec 16-An order was issued today by Sheriff Leo Schwarz letting out six deputy sheriffs who had served under former Sheriff Paul Ca zalas, resigned, following impeachment proceedings against him. The deputies who were told that their services would no longer he needed are: Chief Deputy Charles Smith, Deputies Fred O. lIudoff, John H. Moore, James Rasher Will Ernist and Joe Stringfellow Smith and Ernest had previously re signed last night, The action marks the first 'clean up move of the sheriff as indicated in a recent announcement Moore and Hudoff were defendants in the rum ring conspiracy cases last May, but were acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
HURsEsHOEs TOURNEY

LONDON, Ohio, Dec. 16.-The next tournament of the National, Horseshoe Pitchers Association will be held at Lake Worth, Fla, February 16 to 2S., it was announced here today by R. B. Howard, of the National Horseshoe as- sociation. Cash prizes of $4,OO0 and trophies valued at $1000 are to be awarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
SELMA MAN ILL

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 16.-(SpeciaD- w. C. Agee, one of Selmas most promi- nent citizens IS critically ill. He. was taken ill Friday and it was thought could not live through Saturday. Mrs. Eu- gene Elebash of Pensacola, his daugh- ter is at his bedside, his other children living ill Selma. ,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
FAMILY IN WANT
Husband Declared To Have Deserted
 Wife And Children.

HATTIESBURG, Miss, Dec. 16.- Especial. .)-Alleged to have been de serted by her husband, and with three small children to care for, mother living six miles from Hattiesburg on the Jackson highway has been found by a Hattiesburg investigating con- mittee to be in dire need. It was found that they have neither clothing, food nor shoes. The mothers health does not permit her to work more than half the time. Local organizations are plan ming to take over the matter of cloth ing the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
REALTY TRANSFERS

Frances A. Harris and husband to Mary J. McCormik, Lot 10 and one-half of Lot Ii in Block s, according to the map of the Milner Land company /; $42,500.
 Quinn Galloway and wife to c. c. Whittle, Lot 5 in Block 2, according to the survey of the Central Park High lands Land company; S6,150.
 T. T. Port to B. W. Laguire, Lot 10 in Block 2, according to R. W. Owen s addition to Birmingham $6,000.
 Sem Motlow and wife to Eva M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
ALLEGED SLAYER
 OF MOTHER FREEL
Jury Only Out Fourteen Minutes
 At GuIfpOrt

GULFPORT, Miss, Dec. 16.-Her- bert D. Montgomery, 49, on trial on a charge of having killed his 70-year-old mother, Mrs. Edward Montgomery, at their Long Beach home November "A, was acquitted by a jury in Harrison county circuit court late today. The jury deliberated fourteen minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

, if he listened to the clubmen discuss his tales. It's bit odd to listen to one of these ruddy oldsters tell story of man. breaking hardship and then see him stamp out to his deep-padded limousine. Always at the door these old fellows cast their eyes aloft. The habit of a life time.
 Even if the square-riggers are no long CT tied up to the wharves on South strect-and although the steamermen of today would be denied as sailors by the hoarse old gentlemen of the uptown club "a walk on the street is worth while. For almost three centuries American ships of sort have swung here at their moorings, even if they were Dutch first and then British. The names of the streets carry back to the birth of our history. Here Wall street ends, cobbled and dirty, in no way suggesting its re- splendent self of a few blocks away. Here are Old Slip and Corlears Slip. A row of oyster houses oddly suggestive of seaside cottages, and the great fish mar ket, and not far away restaurant which has been known to a few for century. High overhead the arches of Brooklyn bridge. under which in mid stream a battleship is passing. A maze of mean streets at a stones throw, where one may hear every language of the world, almost. A Room for Rent" sign at the smashed-in door of hall way too filthy for street dog. A Span- ish mission. A team of huge horses and a negro driver who hardly touches the reins and talks to them as though they understand.
 Not as lively as farther uptown. But South street is worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

But the crimps are gone. For many a year boats filled with hocused sailors put off nightly for the fleet lying al anchor. South street was ablaze ana clamorous. Many a man has been found on it's cobbles with his head bashed in In those days the long bowsprits of the square-riggers at the wharves almost arched the street. Their battered fig ureheads seemed to be peering into the street windows. Not one is there today street old-timers come from miles around to see her.
 Ever notice what peculiarly statues que poses the out of work sailor takes Huddled behind shelter, their stubby pipes cupped in their hands, bending for ward as though on lookout, the old salts stood motionless, except that at long in tervals their pipes were lifted.
 Singapore" I heard as I passed them. Riga. Shanghai. A bloody tough un, e were. Naow. 'E were knifed in Callao."
 A score of dialects, and yet they looked singularly alike. Thick-soled, be- capped, in heavy, shapeless clothing, their faces scanned with weather. And all lonely.
 There is a club uptown in which many old seamen can be found. Rich seamen. mind you, or at least well to do. When something happens on the high seas the old salts flock to the smoking room to talk it over. The li- brary is well found in the literature of the sea. Many writer of sea stories would find blisters on his consciousness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
TO DOUBLE PLANT
Hoe Works At Laurel To Be Expanded

LAUREL, Miss, Dec. 16.-Plans for doubling the capacity of the Bartran Hoe works here shortly after the first of the year are being completed. The factory is now working full time. The present capacity of the plant is $50 hoes A day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

Caldwell, Lots 4, 5, 6, z, 8 and 9 in Block 246, according to the survey of the Elyton Land company; $10,000.
 Mary Frances Evans and Sara F. Evans to V. l.. Adams and O. P. Adams, Lot in Block B, north, ac- cording to Dr. Joe R. Smiths survey of Smithfield's addition; $6,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
PACK CHOSEN SECRETARY.

Sam Pack, of this city, was chosen nual convention held in Hattiesburg Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
When You Feel a Cold
 Coming On

Take Laxative PROMO QUIN1NE Tab lets to work off the cause and to for tify the system against an attack of Grip or Influenza. A Safe and Proven Remedy. The box bears signature ,f E. w. Grove. 30c.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

East Gulf: Moderate southeast and south and weather partly overcast Wednesday.
 West Gulf: Fresh southeast and south and weather generally fair Wednesday.
 Caribbean Sea and Wndward Passage: day.
 Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moderate to fresh southerly and weather overcast, pos sibly local rains Wednesday,
 Hatteras to Florida Straits Moderate southerly except easterly over extreme south portion and weather partly overcast Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
Manhattan Days And Mights
By Herbert C0reY

M EW YORK; Dec 6This morning walked the length of South lN street. down the toe of the island Sailors hang about To them it is all York they There three missions and little specializing in op
 
 study their tickets f Half dozen chaders oors cool and dark filtered with anchor chains and wind which sldeHghts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

Perhaps one of those bargains in used cars in todays Age-Herald Want Ads is just what you have been looking for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17
LOCAL DATA

For the 24 hours ending at p. m. Tues day, December 16 1924:
 Highest temperature .......... 76 Lowest tempera ture ................ 62 Mean temperature ................. bS Normal temperature ............... 46 uary ..i.................. 296 halnIal U Total rainfall since January 1....... 39.41 uary ...................:. S.O7 Relative humidity, 2 d. m........... 92
 12 noon ....-.......... ..s''... 6l
 ID. m. ..................... 72 Dry thermometer. 2 a. m. .......... 65
 12 noon .................. 73
 D. m .................. 69 Wet thermometer, a. m. ........ GA
 12 noon ...........,....... GA
 D. m. .................... 63
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bu- reau, during the 24 hours ending at z n. m. 9oth meridian time, December 16, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-17

argues that in his opinion the com- mission of his own state is incapable of doing so"
Evening star., 1924-12-21

would be made, principally in the
Eastern and Great Lakes watershed
territories.
The American Forestry Association
sponsoring the measure, suggested
that the funds be expended in speed
ing up forest purchases in the White
Mountains, the Appalachians and the
pine regions of the Southern and
lake States. About 100000 addi-
tional acres are necessary for proper
conservation and protection of timber
in the White and Appalachian Noun
tains, it is estimated.
Association officials declared that
under careful management the pro-
posed Federal timber areas in addi-
tion to producing lumber and pulp
wood and protecting stream flow
would furnish recreation spaces for
three-fourths OF the Nations popula-
tion.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
$40, 100000 FOREST
::%s'PROGRAM PROPOSED
Purchase of Land and Conserva.
tion of Timber Is Pro
vided in Bill.

IA l0-year program under which
kao, 100000 would be appropriated for
purchase of forest land and for forest
conservation under the Clarke Nc
Nary law and other conserva ton
measures would be authorized under
b. bill introduced yesterday in the
Senate by Senator McNary, Republic
Ean, Oregon, and in the House by Rep
resentative Woodruff, Republican,
Michigan.
Purchase of about 100000 acres
Evening star., 1924-12-21
PROTEST is SHELvED
BY MEDICAL SCHOOLS
Canadians Will Try to Secure Bet
ter Rating by Means of
Negotiations.

OTTAWA, Ontario, December 20.-The
conference of medical services of
Canada adjourned today without TAX
ing action on a protest made yester-
day by Canadian medical schools
against the secondary rating given
them in the official publications of the
United States Medical Association.
DR.. J. C. Connell of Queens Uni
versity, sponsor of the resolution of
protest, withdrew II, after some con-
ference members pointed out that
more could be accomplished through
private negotiations with the United
States medical authorities.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

A mechanical page turner has been
invented for use by armless readers.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Luxurious as an Eastern
idol in a jeweled shrine. A
gold-and-red cabinet guard
ing the golden richness with
in. Florient perfume and
toilet water. rouge and face
powder. A royal gift for the
ruler of ones heart.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28
WOE TO ALASKA, the day of fl

WOE TO ALASKA, the day of free garden seeds is past. No more can the frugal voter write to the Dele gate and receive free large package of seeds which when planted turn out to be something else other than what was expected. For many years the free seed graft has been the Con- gressman's most patent votegetter in the agricultural district, and in past years had invaded Alaska to some ex- tent The luscious radish and the succulent lettuce must now be pur- chased by the small gardner from his local dealer, and he will undoubtedly get what he pays for. In the old days one planted cabbage and ruta- bagas came up. Protests were of no avail as congressman had paid their debt to the voter with a package of garden seeds franked to him at the governments expense. Now that this pernicious habit has been stopped let us concentrate on the government $ competing with the small printery by sending out printed and stamped en- velopes at price which would throw an Alaskan printer into bankruptcy Get the stamped envelopes and have the printer do the rest.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28
EXCHANGE OF COLLEGE CADS FOREIGN LANDS
 URGED AS PEACE AID

LONDON, Oct. 24-Another big scheme for the interchange of col lege students as a means of promot- ing friendly relations between na- tions is being promoted in Europe by Marcus M. Marks, of New York former President of the, Borough of Manhattan.
 Marks scheme is for an exchange of students between the United States, England, France and other countries. The movement has been approved by the American Council of Education and is now being dis cussed with leading European edu- cators
 There are a million college stu dents in the world" Marks said, If we can only give them opportunity to travel and spend some time at the universities of other countries they will become an important fac tor in determining general public opinion. Their minds vii be broad ened, prejudices will be removed, and a kindlier feeling toward men of other races will be engendered. It will be a sound move toward uni
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28

may be that Wheeler intended to
 criticise the Commission for not re- quiring all such agreements to be made public, but, if so, his point was speech sent to the east. As to the particular Alaska Railroad and it's contracts, of course, the Commis- sion has no jurisdiction. Wheeler was reported as flaying Secretary Work of the Interior department for not canceling such a contract. If he did so intend, then, it might be sug- gested, it might be wise for the Com to take thought of the mor- row by considering what would hap pen to it in the event of the election of any such candidate. For years it has been cabling and ordering car riers, such as the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska Steamship company, to make joint rate and, necessarily COuII dCIS LII IO1 IAiC oAf
 ision of such rates, every one of which is secret, when they are made by the carriers, without the help of the Commission. The theory has been that, by means of joint rates, the shippers get lower charges than by combination of the locals. But, now that Wheeler has told the pub lie about the awfulness of secret con- tracts for the division of the money carriers obtain from the public, it may be expected to about face and put everything on the combination of locals, even if those combinations are higher than joint rates. Perhaps Wheeler is trying to force such a situation so that he can make his point about high freight rates more
 penetrating. However, suggestion
 is that he is just plain dumb" about
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28
ANYHOW, IT IS TO LAUGH
Giraffe World, Chicago.)

It may be a serious situation that the gathering together of haif-baked economists, fishers in troubled wat
 CTS and addicts of selfpity, by La
 Toilette has brought about, but the temptation to laugh, nevertheless,
 cannot be resisted, by those who
 know about joint transportation rates
 and the division thereof, at the
 speech Wheeler, La Follette's running mate, made at Seattle October 9th.
 Wheeler frothed at the mouth, rhet- orically speaking, because, he said, the Secretary of the Interior, as the operator of the Alaska Railroad, had made a secret" contract with a steamship company supposed to be controlled by J. P Morgan. The lat ter is the arch field who invests the savings of folks so they get a return
 therefrom in their old age, in use ful enterprises, thereby giving em- ployment to thousands of those who think LaFollette, who never start ed a factory or kept one going, un- less it was some mill furnishing pa per on which speeches are printed, is saint. Wheeler invited his audi tors to quake over the impending cat aclySm due to that secret" agree ment about the division of rates His friends in Washington hope that s. J. Wettrick, the Seattle traffic man, was at the Wheeler meeting so that he could be thrilled by the revelation of such an infamous contract. Of course, Wettrick and a few other traffic men may have been so phyeg- matic as to remember that, except and unless, the Commission com mands their production, all contracts for the divisions of rates are kept secret and revealed confidentially on ly to the employees of the carriers whose duty it is to apply them It
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28

such matters. In passing, it may be fair to say that Secretary Work says Wheeler was talking about transac tions that took place before he be came Secretary, that he was conduct ing an investigation to find whether there was such a contrast, and that he certainly had not written any let ter asking that the agreement be kept secret. Among people who think the Alaska Railroad, built pri marily to haul coal to a navy that wsa being turned into an oil-burning one before the road was near comple- ton, is another example of ineffi- ciency of government in business Wheeler would be doing real serv- ice for the country were he to have that Alaska Railroad forced to keep accounts according to Commission rules. In that way the people could learn, month by month and year by year, how much that road was cost ing them.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tn prohate No IA

In the Probate Court for the Kodiak Precinct, Third Division, Territory of Alaska, before the Hon. Sid s. Bettman.
 In the matter of the estate of An drew Wanberg, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the under signed, administrator of the estate of Andrew Wanberg, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit such claims, with the neces- sary vouchers, within six months af- ter the first publication of this mo- tice, to the said administrator at the law office of John F. Coffey,at Ko- diak, Alaska, which said office the ad- ministrator selects as his place of busi- ness in all matters connected with the said estate of Andrew Wanberg, De- ceased.
 KARL ARMSTRONG, Administrator of the estate of An
 drew Wanberg, Deceased. John r. Coffey, Attorney for Admin istrator.
 First publication October 20, 1924. Last Publication, November 10, 1924
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28
YerSal peace. :"

VtISdI ptdCt.
 The plan contemplates the raising of an international fund to assist students who are selected for study at foreign colleges.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28

Lieutenant Locate his three flying who saved by the U Richmond 12 miles off the of Greenland The plane badly damaged, destroyed by fire.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28
Classified Advertising

PLAIN SEWING DONE, children's
 clothes, aprons, and underwear, call Madison 10. k257
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28

One thing is very noticeable in the present campaign, and that is the mud-slinging indulged in by the op- ponents of President Coolidge. Not one word is said as to the qualifica- tions of the men seeking office, who apparently want election on their op- ponent's faults rather than on their own merits. LaFollette is brainy man, but his war record alone will defeat him.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28

each employ another man who would spend his money with the merchants and firms securing the printing. We do not know how the other towns are but we'll bet plugged nickel the can- vasser received few orders in Seward. The Gateway has met all prices quoted by Seattle firms and is still meeting them.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-10-28

A representative of Seattle firm who recently canvassed the Territory informed the Gateway that. he had about $5,0O0 in orders for printing and stationery in his order book. This sum would enable the printeries of Seward, Anchorage and Fairbanks to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-01
WHITCOMB HOME
WITH GUESTS
Chamber Chief Brings East
ern and Western Visitors

David whitcomb. president OF tho
Seattle Chamber OF Comerce. ar.
rived in Seattle on Tuesday noon
from Colorado Springs. whore he has
been attending the convention % the
National Association OF Building
Owners.
Whitcomb brough, hack 20 Sc.
attic with him a party OF IL persons.
including the present head OF tho
association. three exprcsidcnta.
two other members Of tho associa.
ton and their wives,
Z. T. Smith. OF New York. Is the
present head OF the organization. The
ex.presidents are; Col. George Strong.
Chicago: Earl Schultz. Chicago. and
w. NJ. Ellis. Chicago. Il. W. Me
Elroy. OF San Francisco. and Lewis
Ermeling. executive secretary OF tho
association. are the other members
OF the party.
This group Of men. whitcomb ex.
planned. comprise tho National Asso-
clation's Building and Planning sery.
ice and were brought here 10 aid in
the plans for the new building. which
whitcomb viii start March !. 1925.
at Second ave. and Union Al.
The building viii bo latest in re
tail trade buildings. whltcomb said.
These men. who will aid in the plans.
have done similar work in Eastern
cities. but this viii be the first time
they have aided in planning build.
ing on the Pacific Coast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-01

gao Russian singers. directed by
University post OF the Legion. will
sing.
An AUGMENTATION program IL
scheduled for s.ss and VIII last for
i5 minutes. AZ three there will be- a
reception for Miss Liberty and her
attendants Congressman John =.
Miller will make an address az $40.
10 last 80 minutes.
Formation flying Of planes under
Lieutenant Koenig will take place
az a45.
Starting OF with the arrival OF a
landing party from the 4. H. \. Penn
sylyanih. anchored In Elliott bay. tho
evenings exhibition OF the Legion NJ
the University stadium promises 20
Guido oil former hpeeiacles.
4 guard mount by army troops.
daredevil stunts by Mink Dc Rondn
and drills by fratornai organizations
viii open the proceedings Vaudeville
stunts. and a colorful display of ~,
pieces viii wind up the affair
A reproduction Of the battle Of
Bclleau Woods. BY tho Fiut com.
psny Of the Sixth Engineers and
the Third Tank company. o. 4. A..
will be- staged during the chow. The
exhibition starts al 2 o'clock. the
fireworks viii be set of from $40 to
10 o'clock.