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Evening star., 1924-05-16

the tall one and wrenching it side
wise and down, forced him to his
knees. Then, just as the aggressor
swung up his weapon for the death
blow, the man at his feet broke loose
and flung away in a desperate whirl
They closed again. and this time each
managed to grip the knife wrist of
his opponent. They stood, breast
heaving against breast, knives forced
high in the air, as their bodies
swayed back and forth. Then both
knives fell to the ground and each
man fought for the others throat
Now the big man suddenly caught his
game little enemy by the neck and
waist, hurled him to the ground and
grasping a knife, appeared to plunge
the weapon into his breast. Then he
proudly placed one foot on the seem
ingly lifeless body and swung his
blade high in the air in triumphant
gesture.
We applauded, for at no time dur
ing the dance, which was as scientific
as a fast-fought boxing match or
saber duel, did the performers for a
single movement lose time with the
music.
Evening star., 1924-05-16
LEARN TO DODGE KNIVES.
Native Karo-Bataks Are Taught
knife Dance"
From the Asia Magazine.

From the Asia Magazine.
Every man among the Karo- Bataks,
in northern Sumatra- is trained in the
famous dance of the knife" since
;he movements are the same as those
in actual knife duels.
In the one we saw two men-one
small, with pugnacious little mus
tdche, the other tall and lean and
graceful as a greyhound-take their
places al opposite ends of the dancing
mat. Each drew knife and with a
>cornful gesture threw it into the
enter of the circle. The music took
= defiant, Growing note. 1t sounded
as if two cocks We're challenging each
other. Musicians and dancers seemed
to initiate some familiar animal of
field or forest. In a wonderfully
timed series of steps and gestures the
men rushed forward. back and for
ward again; then, with fierce gesticu-
lations, they snatched up their knives
and fell to.
The steel glittered in the sunlight
as the fighters circled about each
other, nostrils distended and eyes
cleaning, until, with a sudden mo-
tion as swift as the spur thrust of a
bantam cock striking for the KILL the
little man, grasping the knife arm of
Evening star., 1924-05-16
He Was an Easy Winner.

From the Pittsburgh Chroniele-Telegraph-
There was a good attendance at the
annual dinner of the "Old Sports
Club The chairman announced tha,
he was going to introduce a novel
competition.
"A handsome gold watch will be
presented to the member who suo-
ceeds in telling the biggest fb," he
said.
All sorts of strange and wildly i'm
probable yarns were told and at last
it was the turn of Perkins, q man
with q mania for fishing.
Il am afraid that / must decline to
enter this contest" he said
On what grounds?" came q chorus
Of voices.
"On principle" replied Perkins
proudly. Il never tell lies.
The chairman handed him the
watch.
Evening star., 1924-05-16
A Poor Bargain.
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
Bobby-Mama, did you buy me from
the stork?
Mama-Yes, dearie, why do you
ask?
Bobby-Oh, I've often wondered
why you didn't pay a few more dol
lars and pick out little boy without
freck1es
Evening star., 1924-05-16
DRIVE A
BLACK & WHI'TEi

bL1KOIN U VIII I 1T
We need-right away-sever-
al hustling, experienced chauf-
feurs who want to make big
money. References required.
Apply to Mr.. Ryan, Black &
White Garage, 1914 New Hamp-
shire ave. NV.
Evening star., 1924-05-16
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEoUs

ARMY HARNESS. with breeehins and leather
traces, new. for 2 horses S3S; saddles, S
double-rein brides, 81: collars. s1.25 up; used
double and single plow. wagon and cart har-
ness. one-half price. Cosswelrs. 20 1lth
Evening star., 1924-05-16

GENUINE human hair switches; x12 value.
%; grxy Aair switches, g; hair wvrk @t ssys
est prices Col. 5Sus.
Evening star., 1924-05-16
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.

aOfIf,, restaurant, club and apartment house
help for all departments today; number Of po-
sitions now open: cooks, waitress. elevator.
cleaners. etc. Mutual, el0 ~ \. ave. IS
Evening star., 1924-05-16
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The Star requires from advertisers
IN this column references and de-
tailed statement of their proportions.
MULTIGRAPH oFFICE-Well paying estab-
lishment owner leaving city. Main 1912.
TO BUY small growing business. Address
Box 2S6-M, Star office.
WILL BUY outright manufacture and sell
on ROYALTY basis any practical patented arti-
Gle. For interview address, with particula rs
Box 299-M, star office. 1Ss
FOR RENT-Automobile paint shop; accom-
modate eight cars; east end Pa. Ave. bridge.
r r. Bradbury. 2226 Pa. ave. Sc 18s
WILL SELL. millinery, notions and Gift shop
IN splendid suburban section; good OPPORTUNITY
Address Box Tim, Star Office.
Evening star., 1924-05-16
Hunt and Peck.

Ex-Stenographer-Do your hus-
band give you an allowance, dear, or
do you use the touch system?
Evening star., 1924-05-16
HET,p-MAT.E
NEVER mali ORTGTNAL 1ecomme1dotloWS
% dppLNtH1 for cmpyasuMf. Usa COPIES.

BOOKKEEPER with bank experience for pea
ledger; must be quicks and accurate; neat pen
man. Address Box 2S2-M, Star Office.
Evening star., 1924-05-16
HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.

CANVAsSER, house. { o house wanted: man or
woman. INQUIRE 3506 NJ st. NV; basement. 17s
MAN AND WIFE-Good cook,
care of house and grounds; no
laundry; excellent accommoda-
tions. Cleveland 1857.
coo K, woman, experienced ;
and all around man for summer
resort in Maryland; man and
wife preferred. 1924 Mass. ave.
NV.
Evening star., 1924-05-16

Vfrine: estimates cheef4xly giv.n- Heooemy
Electric o.. 1z17 M =. nv. West 24O6
Evening star., 1924-05-16

BOILER-For quick sale, bargain; Will heal
or room house. Call Saturday between =
and pm. Sunday between 9 and l..
Biagden's alley between 9th and 10th and n
and sts. NV; entrance 81. gon 9
Evening star., 1924-05-16

MILLINERY AND ART STORE-Good lo,
uoh; good business large stock; living ron.
owner owner retiring; established IS years Ca
Evening star., 1924-05-16

CHEF WANTED.
A prominent Philadelphia
hotel requires the services of a
frst-elass chef. Reply, stating
experience, references and sal
ary expected. Address Box
164M, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-05-16

COMPETENT BOOKKEEP-
Err FOR POSITION WITH
ABSOLUTELY ASSURED
FUTURE TO RIGHT MAN.
FULL PARTICULARS AND
SALARY DESIRED. ADJ
|DRESS BOX SOM, STAR OF
FICE-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
EMPLOYMENT
 6ALEaMAN WANTED
SALE8WWN

The opportunity you have been looking for. A large smanufscturing sconcsrn. backed by 27 years experience, rated AAA-1, and with . national reputation for business integrity, can. place in es- tabIished territory in Southern Alabama and Mississippi, 2 heavy hitting, high perm ansnt position where their sfforts bring them good round sum of money. By this we mean men who cah earn Si, oe0 month and keep hteir feet on the ground. Some of our men were of character who seldom read ads for new connections and others never had any seIlinE experience before joining us. Strictly commission proposition. one sale a week will pay you 3ts0 and put you on earning capacity of approximately Ss0O0 yearly. Our men making commits sions of from $500 to &1.200 per month and some even more, and our device is of such character that 1t has an ire sistible appeal to merchants. It is an unfailing profit maker and that ts the first essential to the succeSs of any busi- ness we are national advertisers and large per cent of businsss done on leads We want men above average abil- ify who are able to talk convincingiy and forget the S-hour day when on the firing line. We will train you and guar antee you commissions on all sales in your territory. If you can qualify. phone Thomas H. Close. Room 732 Tutwtler Ho- tel, and appofntment will be arranged today and Saturday only from 10 .. m. to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Milk Depot and Ice Cream

Good Northside location; this is a real money making business: easy to manage; clearing $500 , per month; growing every day; will soon double this; if you want an established money-making
 business and have $1.5o0 cash 2 you can step right in and pay
 balance monthly.
 If you are looking for q busi-
 ness of any kind, see MT. Weekley Shook & Chisenhall, Inc. :. lo4 N. FIST ST. MAIN ssss-54as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Poultry Farms

Located near Birmingham on highway near school; I! acres: out-buildings, in fact the very best equipped chicken farm in the south; will give good terms or trade for Birmingham real estate; this is q very high clasa proposition for high class busi- ness man. sgs sss-i- si s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

WANTED-Experience transit man
 (mines); finishing carpenter. three first-ciass painters; six insurance sales men, SIS week eornmission; two white keeping operator; table boys; lady gen. eraI office work: two ladies work check room; boy wosk florist; outside eiec- ners: white -coiored coal miners, loaders: colored mine contractors; hotel hall boys. orderly boys. bus boys. porters rough maids, man cook. boys-girls dishwashers. others 21l9L 2d Ave, N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
FINANCIAL
RnsINEsa 0Pr0RTnNIr1Es -

2. E g o z. I1-s oL
 twelve hundred dollars win buy 6 nice little jewelry business. with new fix lures and a small stock of jewelry: also watchmaker's tools and materials; lo- oated in a south Alabama town 2,5Oo inhabitants: we'll established trade; no competitions; reason for selling, owner Herald.
 5000 people,; profitable trade;. good territory of proaperous farmers: clean stock; clear title; opportunity of a life time to step into well established busi- ness at the right price, Box 25, AIedo, Texas.
 YOUR OWN BUSINEsS-s20 to $40 daily
 profits: automobile can't run without 1t; marvellous invention; fast seller big repeater: exclusive territory open; S1.0oo and auto makes you ipdependent Write today. Mr. Gibbs, sos Olive St., Seattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

MAN living in Etowah. Calhoun and
 St. Clair counties wanted to demonstrate a machine that has brains: no salesman ship necessary; should net an acceptable man $10o to $200 weekly; this ad Is in- serted by responsible people and means exactly what 1t says. Address Box 1924, Birminkh ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

sALEsPEoPLE wANTED-7.20o sales
 people now make big money selling Wat kins nationally advertised household products. You can. too. Established 1S6S Resources 315,000,000 Branches all over u. s. and Canada. Rare chance just now for city sales dealers, men or women. full or part time.. in city of Birmingham and elsewhere. Write today for our practical sure money-making plan/ J. R. Watkins Co., Dept ST. Memphis. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE HERALD 1
EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED-MALE

LOGGING CONTRACTOR To cut and deliver to edge of water 1000 feet daily; logs to be cut double lengths; hiHy country; haul from water back one mile; Swear job; good location, near Montgoni- cry. Write 33-L, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Restaurant and Quick
 \ Lunch

old established; fine location; i, husinsss growing every day; sell
 ing on account of bad health; clearing over s4o0 per month with
 all hired help: this is an excel lent opportunity for man and wife or two business women; will take
 one-half cash; two years to pay balance. ,. VI. U a.. -l.-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
EMPLOYMENT
A E,
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

HELP WANTED-FEMALE 50 EARN s2s weekly; spare time; writing for newspapers, magazines; experience un- necessary; details free. Press Syndicate, SONG WRITERS--We arrange music to suitable song g-verses and print copies; submit verses to New Era Music Co.,. 2ls St. Louis, Mo.
 LADIEs-4List of firms supplying various home work for women, also money making formula all for 25 cents A. Pomerans. 7th and Crosby, Chester, Pa. sTENO-BOOKKEEPER wanted. Apply Orange Crush. 1704 Ave. D. Monday morning HELP WANTED-MALE e FEMALE SI
 Someone wanted to manss. tea
 room just opening up. the only
 one in Athens; must have Al
 recommends tions. Prefer lady.
 Win share profits College Inn.
 Athens. Ala. P. o. Box los.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
BLIND ADS"

In order to make it sssisre to reply ts Age Herald will secept replies ever the tsis- phone and placs tho nsmoganoDn m - advertisers snswer box.
 If you wish to answef an sdyertisemsnt ssk for cisssified Dsparfment. Give ths young lady the nssssge and shs VIII e the rsst. efmpls enough. ehf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
ROLLING MILL
 DESIGNERS

We need several experienced Rolling Mill Designers and Maintenance Draftmen for Pittsburg district Salaries S250 to $500. Write c. P. Robinson. Business Service Co, so2 Park Bldg. Pittsburg. Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOBILES FOR BALE

PACK RID BUYERS ALWAYS TRADE IN AUTOM MOBILES IN GOOD CON.DITION SAVE YOUR s E L F MONEY BY SEEING THESE BEFORE YOU BUY:
 CHEVROLET COUPE-1923 model, practically new. ..$550 BUICK TOURING-A-1 con- dition, new paint and good tires .Sozo PACKARD TWIN SIX-Looks and runs like new, an excep- '. tionable buy at. -. ;. .$1,650 CHANDLER - 1923, 2-door sport sedan, run very little; bargain at .......... .$1, ,425 CHEVROLET SEDAN-This is a better value than a new car for the money; the tires, uphol- stering, paint and motor are all in much better condition than you'd expect for only. ;. .$200 HARMON TOURING-7-pas- senger, new paint, new tires and in excellent mechanical condition. This is your oppor- tunity. Get high-priced car at a used car price. .$900 HAYNES TOURING - Late model, new paint, fine tires; top and upholstering are good; motof runs fine. This is a car that you will be proud to own; will take your Ford as part payment. Phone for details. ERTY SPORT-1922 in fine mechanical shape throughout; tires, top and up- holstering look good. This car will give miles of good serv- ice. Price only ........$600 BUICK SEDAN-7-passenger; this is an ideal family car at a price that you can easily af- ford. Phone for full details. CADILLAC-59, 4-passenger phaeton, runs and looks like new, new tires and new paint; this is a car that will give bet ter service than a cheap new one for the same money. Very easy terms; price only. .$1,475 CADILLAC 59, 7-passenger sedan, perfect mechanical con dition, new paint; looks and runs fine; own a good car for once in your life and let it cost you the price of a used car. You can buy this on very reasonable terms. Price $2,200 CADILLAC-57, equipped with Westinghouse shock absorbers, good paint, fine tires, uphol- stering and top good; one of the biggest bargains we ever offered; only .$825 PACKARD MOTORS co.
 OF ALABAMA
 Magnolia Ave. & Sycamore St.
 MAIN 8SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

WHOLESALE general merchandise firm
 of Baltimore, rated million dollars. of fers exceptional opportunity to salesmen; must be acquainted merchandise and clothing trade, particularly rural sec tions, and have automobile; actual ex- perience not necessary but preferred; i; liberal commission; applicants give ex- perience, references and territory cov- cred. Apply Box so-B Care e-Heraid'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

ACCOUNTANTS-There are no hard times \ in the accounting profession; our large staff of certified public accountants can train and help you obtain suitable po- sitfon just as we have trained and placed many others who are now accountants:. auditors and executives; no interference with your present daily duties. Call. phone or write at once for free de- scriptive booklet How to Learn Ac- countancy" International Acc. Society, 1o1s Age,Herald Bldg. Main s0s4.
 ACCOUNTANTS
 Bookkeepers, salesmen, stenographers and technical men can receive valuable assistance in connecting with reliable Birmingham firms through our Business Service Co. 2003 Age-Herald Bldg. SALES MANAGER-Wahted, by southern
 yellow pine wholesaler: must have good buying and selling connections with to years successful record; must come well recommended. Advise experience and fur nish reference first letter. All corre- spondence strictly confidential. Address sow, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
SALESMEN FOR MUSCLE SHOALS

Wanted, 6 live wire lot sales men at once; big commission; sale opens February 5. Wire if you can come.
 CONWAY & FISH 121 E. Tennesse, Florence, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Mail Your ads

to The Age-Herald. They twill be given prompt,\ care full attention and proof of the first insertion will be mailed you free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

AGENTS-s11.SO daily in davance. (Send
 for sworn proof). Introducing new In sured Hosiery. 47 styles. 23 colors. guaranteed months: spring line now you simply take orders; we deliver and collect; pay you daily. monthly bonus besides we furnish samples Introduc- tory free premiums to new customer make sales easy. Spare time will do. Mac-O- Chee Mills Co.,. Drawer 23o1, Cincin- nati c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

AGENTS-Dstributors Radio Pack: the
 waterless hot bag, sells on sight; no experience or capital required, demonstrR- tion sells it; steady repeat demand for "recharge." Collect your commission as deposit; we deliver and collect balance C.. O. D. Write today for selling plan. Radio Pack Co. Dept M. 5s Pearl St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

SALESMEN-Sell every retailer attrac-
 lively displayed new invention of great selling merit; unusually advanta geous terms. Book orders from free pocket model; liberal commission. Bonanza for hustlers because guaranteed repeater. Write today. Universal Co.,, Arlington Heights Mass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

TAILORING SALESMEN-We ,. want 50
 good men to earn SIS to s1eo weekly; our line contains 2z0 all-wool suitings retailing s25 to $47.ss; your commission $5 to sS.50 per suit in advance. Biggest value line in America. Big 6xs swatch outfit free. References required. Write R. .E. Perrin, Mgr. 231s Warren Ave,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
FINANCIAL
 6UsINEss 0ff0KfUNITIES
Furniture and Lease
Large Boarding House

I,ocated near Five Points, clear ing $500 per month: good fur- niture, fine equipment; req sonable rent; selling on account of sickness; one-haH cash; bal
 ance easy terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

TAILORED CAPS-fl00 per week every
 week.: sell Mansfield measure-made caps direct to wearers, business men, car owners.9 sportsmen, etc; write for spring sample outfit and free cap offer. Mansfield Cap Makers, Dept. II, Gin cinnati O. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

COFFEE salesman wanted for territory
 in and around Birmingham. Liberal drawing account with commission. Give references and full details in first letter. Answer, Box 77. Manchester Station. Richmond. Va. s,. hs4.-=f.4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

SALESMEN calling, on hardware. grocery
 or automobile trade, make 33 Ia per cent selling "Oh Min" tube patches. Sam pie 26 cents. Write for proposition and samples. Automo Supply Co. 37 Edge wood Ave, Atlanta Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

SAIsESMENLTwo sales of our S46 radio advertising campaign pays you $2o q day; knowledge of radio unnecessary
 Dealers safes guaranteed. Box 4s7. Iowa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

FLOUR sALESMEN-Experien want
 ed to sell our flour on 8 commission ba- sis in Alabama; territory not restricted, nor do we object to salesmen having side lines; have established trade, and also have sweet feed mill and both accounts go together if desired; references neces- sary. Dimple Milling Co.. Columbia, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

EXTRAORDINARY 10-DAY OFFER-To
 convince agents Mexican diamonds. guaranteed 20 years. have rainbow bril- iiancy exactly matching finest genuine only $1 COD. ,Catalog and agents sample outht proposition free. Act quick. Mexi- can Diamond Importing Co, Dept PAS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

STENOGRAPHER = Wanted,
 experienced stenographer; ref
 erence required; by large cor
 poration. V-90, Age-H Herald. LADY WANTED-Should be of good ap-
 pearance good personality and willing to work. The work will be pleasant, the This Is really a high-class proposition for high-class lady. For a prompt inter view and a chance to demonstrate your ability. call any time Sunday or after 8 p. m. week days. 1215 s. 18th St. LEARN MILLINERY-Positions open le
 months in the year, Learn now. be Sparks Practical Millinery College AK Whitehall, Atlanta.
 WOMEN WANTED 10 do fancy work at
 home: spare hours; material furnished; {; ticulars. Underwood Art Goods Co. Portsmouth, e.
 TEACHER-Tol communicate with lady
 teacher who would be willing to as- evenings, for room and board. Refer ences exchanged. P. O. Box l563 OUsEkEEPER-white lady, to look
 after house; three in family. Apply at once. Good salary. A. B. McCllnton, 56O Melchoir St., West End
 LADIES-Be independents learn beauty
 culture. We teach you quickly and place you in good position. Write Moler College, 23 N. Forsyth St, Atlanta. WANTED-six lady solicitors; sell Food SIC cash bond required. Age Herald, A-6s.
 PHOTOPLAY story ideas wanted; $25 to $500 paid; experience unnecessary; outline free Write Producers League, 1S2. St. Louis. s.-.
 assa
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-05-30
.REvOLUTIONISTS
. WILL FROLIC AT
ALTENHEIM PARK
Lots of Fun at Affair
This Friday

Final arrangements have been made
for the May 80 picnic to be held joint
| ly by the Trade Union Educational
league and the Young Workers
league.
The grove, at Altenheim, Forest
Park, will be decorated in a novel
manner. Booths will be trimmed and
every effort made to add a gay, festive
spirit to the occasion.
The facilities OF the grove are well
suited for the affair. Plenty Of tables
and benches, all in deep shade and
Under large trees, will give comfort to
the crowd A large part Of the grove
is grass covered for those wanting to
get closer to earth.
Swings and a merry-go-round prom
Use days fun for the children and a
dance pavilion will take care Of those
with an interest in another movement
A splendid land union) orchestra has
been hired for the occasion.
Food will be dispensed in a gener-
Gus and efficient manner by the Anal
gamated Food Workers, who will re-
ceive help from the Hungarian group
of miIitants and young workers
as well as some mattresses mighty
easy to look at.
Well-known Rebels to Speak.
Short talks by Bob Minor, Jack
tombstone and Max Schachtman will
alone be worth while coming to hear.
The grove is easy to get to. The
, Forest Park L (Metropolitan) will
take you directly to the gates. Or
one can take the Madison St. car and
transfer to the suburban line.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-05-30
The pOWER COlUC1
MORE CITIES GO OVER THE TOP
Kansas City, Portland, Miles City and Pittsburgh
Making Serious Bids for Winners Flag

With only the DAILY subscrp
ton campaign the leading
ons still pretty well
quite number OF points the quota list between Of the leaders
to determine which city will finally pull down the banner.
Kansas City, Portland Miles
brought
mark the list All credits
Miles City who brought his The
rades Of Kansas City Portland
these cities have made.
Pittsburgh making attempt
by Toledo the between cities
trust gained points during the week and
permanent hold the the Ohio Fully
ous burgs freely predicted will
rest of the pack before the
II they make the best Of the remaining time.
TOLEDO SLIDES A BUNCH UNDER THE AGAIN.
The live wires think
letters arrive just in time
This time catch OF 26
to 70 and their grand total to 1888 1904 their
the
the seemingly limiless
From N belated complaint
there feel sighted
Wodnef writes that Syracuse Is
that the
have vodnef question
what 1t can be done before June 15
is CHICAGO WAKING
turns 16 young
Chicago would
sznsh it's sell
until she tried It, There thousands
DAILY WORKER who also be pleasant surprise will
set themselves to the task selling their
1T Can't be Done Club" the it