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Evening star., 1924-05-02
AMERICAN u. JOINS
EDUCATION COUNCIL
Merger Ratified at Opening Of
Seventh Annual Meeting of
Latter Body Today.
100 ATTENDING MEETING
Vital Subjects to Come Before
Educators Convention,

Merger Of the American University
Union with the American Council on
Education was ratified today at the
opening session of the seventh an
nual meeting of the latter body at
the Cosmos Club auditorium.
More than a hundred educators
from all sections Of the United States
are in attendance at the meeting,
which Is to be concluded tomorrow.
The question of the international
aspects Of higher education is one of
the major works of the American
Council on Education, and Is being
Evening star., 1924-05-02
SHIP BOARD BOOKS
CREDITED BY DAVIS
Representative Declares Records in
Best Condition-Committee
Postpones Meeting.

The books of the Shipping Board
are now in the best condition they
have ever been, in consequence OF
requests for records made by the spe-
cial House investigating committee,
Representative Davis of Tennessee,
the committee prosecutor, says.
The investigation will continue
periodically all summer. and the COM
mittee may make trip to New York
in June to save the expense of bring
ing witnesses to washington.
The committee was in executive
session yesterday considering legal
phases of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding
Corporations claim of $9,0OO,O00 and
the governments counter claim.
Chauncey G. Parker, general coun-
sci of the board, was questioned al
the afternoon session regarding the
reported lease to the Dollar Interests
of Skinner and Eddy plant No. OF
Seattle. recently sold by the board
to the port commission of Seattle. He
r>.ad a telegram from George Lam
.-1r president of the port of Seattle
Sa+Sd yesterday, declaring the report
was groundlesS.
The committee today postponed its
hearing until tomorrow because ot
the inability of its witness Controller
General McCarl, to appear.
Evening star., 1924-05-02

west show staged by Capt Jack King
and his broncho busters after the
main show, There also was a fifteen-
minute wrestling match for the en-
tertainment of the Elks and their
guests.
The johnson circus will close it's
Washington engagement with its
regular Sis o'clock performance on
Saturday night, going from here to
Baltimore to fill an engagement for
the Elks' charity fund.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
Ship Held Fast Ashore

Of nine tugs to pull the. steamship
Louis Luckenbach off Pea Patch Is
land, below this city. where she
grounded Tuesday night. have failed
$50 far, the Maritime Exchange re-
ported today. Another attempt will
be. made to float the ship at high tide.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
ELKS ATTEND CIRCUS.

Nearly 500 members of Washington
Lodge, B. p. o. E., No. Is, escorted
by their uniformed band, paraded to
Union Station Plaza last night to
attend the George w. johnson circus
playing under auspices of Kallipolis
Grotto.
The Elks attended the regular two
ring circus under the second largest
big top" in the world and the wild
Evening star., 1924-05-02
discussed this afternoon, following
the action earlier in the day.
Chancellor Cspen Presides.


Chancellor S. P. Capen of the Uni
versity of Buffalo Is presiding at to-
days sessions. DR.. G. X. Mann, oi-
rector Of the council, told OF WORK
accomplished by the organization In
the past year.
Exchange professorships and other
phases of international relations III
education were discussed at the after
noon session, following a luncheon In
the assembly hall.
Dean E. B. Babcock of New Yorf
University reported for the COMMITTEE
on the American University Union
telling of the successful untfication OIL
the work of the two bodies. DR.
Capen reported on Franco-Americar
exchange.
Report Ready Tomorrow.
The report of the committee on
standards tomorrow morning Will be
one of the most important features OF
the convention. 1t will be presented
by Chancellor James H. kirkland OF
Vanderbilt University. DR.. l. L
Thurstone will give the report of the
committee of the National Research
Council on college entrance tests, and
Dean c. E. Seashore of Iowa Univer.
sity will talk on Further Studies OF
the Gifted Student" DR.. Andrew T
Wylie OF the general staff of the Wal
Department will discuss Army expert
ments with progress and proficiency
| tests.
Evening star., 1924-05-02
Women's Specialties
Reduced

SUITS, sport and plain tailored suits of
tweeds, velour, checks, plain and fancy gabardines
in light and dark coors, navy, tan, gray and brown
Values from $35 to $45. Now. $3.50
Values from $47.50 to S6950 Now. $3.50
DRESSES, Viyea flannel wash sport dresses
with long and short sleeves. Coors Powder blue,
!. Lanvin green, pearl gray, new tan.
Values from $3.50 to $3.50. Now. .$l675
SKIRTS, of silk crepe, flannel, tweeds.
Values from 1915 to $l675. Now. SIS to $l475
SWEATERS silk, coat and slip-on styles.
Values from $3.50 to $3.50. Now. ...... .$14.50
Fiber-silk coat and sp-on sweaters.
Values from $14.25 to $3.50 Now. ........ .$875
Wool sweaters, coat and slip-on styles Of
mohair, alpaca and Shetland yarns
Values from $8.75 to $13. Now. SAYS
Values from $3.50 to $l675 Now. .so75
Values from $3.50 to SIS. 1915
Brushed-woot sweaters, coat and slip-on styles.
Values from SIS to $3.50. Now. $3.50
Evening star., 1924-05-02

Habit! For more than fifty years
people have read Star Want Ads. It's
the habit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

FOR sALE-Good grocery business; doing about 5000 per month; up-to-date stock of groceries; store fixtures, mar ket and market fixtures; ITO customers who own their homes. This business is located in one of the best districts in the country; will sell at invoice price; years lease on building. Call Ensley 621-W or come to Vinesville and ask for MT. Vinson or MT. Guy. GROCERY AND MARKET netting $400 per month and growing; in good, white community; g, 500 cash; have two other places that demand my attention. Main 9307.
 TODXY-Demonstrating Wilson Hat Machine. We block hats all day for 10 cents each. Towards, 1osh N. 2oth St.
 MORTGAGE LOANS 0f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

Al sTENOGRAPHER desires posi- tion; can take rapid dictation and also mimeograph operator. Hemlock 1643-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

WE FURNISH DESIRABLE HELP Wanted-Steel worker, electric signs. Exp. helper, auto trimmer-upholstere Combination meat cutter-grocery clerk. Al furniture upholsterer-refinisher Boy. vulcanizing apprentice; table boys. Vocational man, battery apprentice. Young man, insurance saleSmen; barber. Young lady stenographer; must be Al. Young lady no-bookkeeper; good sal
 ary.
 Exp. lady food checker; waitresses. White-colored coal miners, $1 ton. Two exp. bellhops for hotel.
 Exp. hotel porter; elevator boys. Eight laborers, steady work, good pay. Colored woman cafe cook, $10 week. Hotel maids, nurses, dishwashers, oth-
 CTS.
 MAGIC CITY EMPLOYMENT BU'EAU
 51a N. goth St., opposite l.. & N. ED-Middle-aged man, clerical work; travelling salesman; salary and commission; white barber; 10 Amert- can, 10 Italian, 10 colored speciality sales people; tailor's helper; presser and tail or; white teamsters; single night watch neat girl, make fancy dishes; colored carpenters; white carpenters; coal min CTS; coal loaders; ore loaders; colored woman hair dresser; factory laborers; men cooks; women cooks; maids; DOT ters; elevator boy; white milker, with large family; farm help; white house. keepers; others. Producers Agency, 2119h 2d Ave-, N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

WANTED-Mine foreman, experienced in thin seam of coal; prefer man who has some knowledge of electrical equip ment, mining machinery and washers. Answer, giving all qualifications and salary expected. Box CHA, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
EMPLOYMENT

SITUATIONS W'TED-FEMALE 55 STENOGRAPHER with experience, de- sres position immediately. West End Qo1-T2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
MERCHANDISE ARTICLES FOR SALE

HARVARD CLAsSICS-New set of Harvard classics, 52 volumes, will Main 6 or address 2202 Age-Herald Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
FUEL

LUMBER FOR LESS MoNEY-We sell for cash. The City Lumber Co.,, 1st Ave. at 14th St., phone Main 5598.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 10 o'clock a. m., . Tuesday, December g, 1924, for the construction of certain sanitary sew CTS, under Improvement Ordinance Nos. 867-D and 422-D. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to re- ject any or all proposals.
 A. J. HAWKINS, City Engineer. Age-Herald, December 8, 4 and 5, 1924.
 ORDNANCE NO. 953-C An ordinance to Repeal Improvement Ordinance No. 262-D and Grade Or dinance No. 552-C.
 BE IT ORDAINED by the Commis- sion of the City of Birmingham that Improvement Ordinance No. 262-D and Grade Ordinance No. 552-C, be and the same are hereby repealed.
 Approved Dec. 2, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. q true copy.
 L. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age-Herald Dec. 4, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

MAN WANTED-In Birmingham at once, to look after business for Indiana factory and appoint salesman. Our men now making $4O0 per month. We fur nish advertising. Exclusive rights. Help you make money. Only small in- vestment. Factory manager here now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

MAN-Energetic and reliable. wanted for factory representative to handle our business in Birmingham district; un- usual opportunity, with fortune for right man; experience or capital unnec- essary; write fully. Syncro Motors Co.,. Battle Creek. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

TOLEDO SCALES tho sprtngs). cash registers. showcases, iron safss. toe boxes, butchers coolers. meat choppsrA Sou. Storo Ftxt. Co.,, 20N 9th Ave Main H12S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

BUICK-1924 Buick touring car at sacrifice. West End 658.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

WANTED-Two neatly dressed men to work with manager and sell in the city. Only those desiring permanent position need apply; $35 week if you qualify. See MT. Roe, Lincoln Life Bldg; 9 to 10 A M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

FOR SALE-At bargain prices. Sec ond-hand standard fire brick and com mon brick in good condition. Phone WoodlaWn 1443 or 1444.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

FOR COMPETENT help-call Main 1194 FOR hotel, cafe help-call Main 1194. FOR farm, dairy help-call Main 1194. FOR mechanics, miners-call M. 1194. FOR office help-call Main 1194.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

NOTICE
 To whom 1t may concern: Effective Nov. 1st, 1924, I have sold my interest in Elliott Hamm Realty Co.,, co-partner- ship to H. G. Elliott. All bills payable and receivable are assumed by H. c. El- Nott, and I no longer assume any respon- ability for or in said company.
 J. W. HAMM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

YOUNG MEN-Neat appearing. to take orders in Birmingham for large corpO- ration. Salary and commission; good opportunity for advancement. Apply to Mogford, Room 209 Federated Bank Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
WANTED

MORTGAGE LOANS
 Made for periods of 8 to years
 on improved Birmingham prop
 erty at reasonable rates. Un-
 limited funds at all times.
 HAZZARD-CLARK MORT
 GAGE CO.,, INC.
 4O6 Title Guarantee Bldg. Main 34S4 REAL ESTATE-Loans on first mort gages at and 8 per cent. Henley Spurgeon Realty Co.,. 322 N. 21st St. Main 1920.
 MORTGAGE LOANS NEGOTIATED Purchase money paper bought. Bank CTS Mortgage Bond Co. Resources over $500 ,OO0. Suite 1402-3 American Trust Bldg. LOANS made on Birmingham real estate; and per cent. Title Guar antee Loan & Trust Co. Title Bldg. REAL ESTATE LOANS-Any amount, terms and interest to suit. Mortgages bought. John w. Prude, 106 N. 22d St., Main. 679S.
 FIRST MORTGAGE--$500 upon prop erty in Jefferson county; mortgages bought. S. E. Thompson, 309 Title Bldg. WE negotiate loans and sell real estate. Mcconnell -White-Terry. 2O26 Sd Ave. x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

WANTED-Man with Ford car pre- ferred Can make S4O0 per month.
 Nothing like it in Birmingham. Some thing new. Only small investment. Loafers not wanted. CTS, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
BUILDING MATERIAL
DON'T MISS THIS

LET US DO YOUR PLAsTERIN0- we will give you service and satisfac- ton. Cali us for lime. sand. cement and all kinds of plastering materials. Alt tention to repair work. B. A. HeLsod Plastering Co.,. Main 62o0. 1616 10t Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

The coming fuel for Arcola, steam heat and hot air; no ash, no soot. no smoke; takes no more kindling for this coke than ordinary coal. We also handle the best grades of coal on the market at reasonable prices. Yards at East Thom- as, Hemlock 2295. West field. Ensley. 1908 Ave. A. E. 1062. Ave. E, 23d St, Main 134, Mclaughlin Coal Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

YOUNG MARRIED MAN desires posi- tion; office work preferred. but has had experience as clerk in store; best of To- cal references. Address B-91. care Age Herald.
 SHIPPING CLERK-Four years expe- rience, good references. w. R. B., 632 s. 10th St.. phone Main 14S4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

WANTED-Two first class moulders; steady work. Apply Modern Welded Products Co.,, Inc. Mobile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

FOR VENTILATING APPARATU6- Blowers, kitchen ventilators, exhaust fans, unit heaters, specify ug. Call Main 726. W. H. Beaven. ISIS Age-Her-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
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nor further tonight. She d greatly
uugirunH-'
Excuse me. I think I shall gain "a
great deal b. questioning Mrs Ray.
nor tonight must ask you not 10
interfere"
Then, viii sou not ict her rest a
few moments, and return 20 her
lstprf" Goddard'a manner showed
only concern fur Mans comfort
"Trs. / viii DO that. I viii talk 20
Misa RhyHor ana Mrs Raynor can
pun herself together Tell me any,
thing sou can of the matter Miss
ltayuor"
II went upstairs 90 my room, and
I sat awhile looking oct of the win.
dow. ! Jaw Air Kent aud Mlss Dolly
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The angle
LETTER FROM SIDNEY CAR
TUX TO JOHN ALDEN PRES.
COLT. CONTINUED

or course, you know that Ruth
and Walter Burke came up on the
train and they got here this morn
ing.
Poor Leslie wouldn't even sec
Ruth. ] think you have broken her
heart. Nobody mentions you. Jack,
and ] your friend, feel that l am
suffering some OF the obloquy that
rests upon your head.
The funeral services will be to,
morrow. l have never yet seen
hearts so torn MS are Mrs. Hamil.
toms and Karrs.
Mrs. Hamilton allowed mo to read
the letter 70 her from Alice. II was
not very long. II simply asked her
mother TO forgive her. Said she
would not think of taking her life
II she were not sure that by living
she would do something that would
make her mother more unhappy.
She told her that abe loved her bet.
ter than she loved life itself. Con.
sequently she was giving up life for
her and Leslie and Karl.
I am doing everything I can. Not
for your sake, for tell you honestly
that IL will be a long while before l
believe that you haven't streak OF
yellow running down your backbone.
/ can not conceive that you. Jack,
whom have known all my life. could
do the thing that you have done.
II were a woman, every spark of
love that had for n man such as
you would be burned up In hatred
and shame for YOU.
AS | said before. what arc a thou.
sand dollars beside tho humiliation
sho IL sufferlng2 | confess | am at
a lose when think OF II.
l will say this for your secretary,
Mrs. Atherton. She has given her
opinion of you In a few very forciblc
words. Sho took mo aside last night
and wanted TO know why you had
not come sho wanted TO know II
you were drunk, or were you also
going mad. Said sho had always
thouglt you had the ''guts" to tako
things like n man and sho believed
that II was only selflshness on your
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Over Billion Tax
Property in Oregon

SALEM, Ore, Dec. 13.-Total
value OF taxable property in oregon
for 1924 is sl.O5S,SSO, 1861, as com.
pared with si.O42,4lO,6iS,66 for 1928
according TO statement prepared
by Earl Fisher, state tax commits
sioner.
The total amount includes tax
able property equalized by the
county boards and that eauallzed
and apportioned by the state tax
commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
You Can Be Free
From Catarrh

why go on hawking and splitting
your life away when IL is now SO
easy TO get relief from this filthy,
loathsome condition? Surely you
want to be MS healthy and happy as
others. Procure supply OF "Deo"
from any good druggist Heat a lit
tic In IA spoon and draw IN deep
breaths OF tho pleasant, soothing
vapor. This quickly clears tho head
and relieves irritation in the throat.
Tho vapor peuetrates every nook
and corner of the nasal cavity, form
Ing nm antiscptic film of oil over
diseased membrane. Right away
the raw, tender spots begin to heal,
aud " tho treatment IL continued
night and morning you should soon
DO rid OF all dlsagroeablc symptoms.
''Deo' IL sold by druggists every
where. Tubes or Jars, soc, Satisfac-
ton guaranteed or money back.
Dennis Eucalyptus Ointment Co.
makers, Berkeley. Cnl.-Advorttse-
mcnt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Campfire Girls

ANY REGISTERED Euaullan assistant
or t1rcuy leader IS cItgal5 far MEM
terrh.p The dues arg CO cents "a
ygar rayall1 iu ugtoler gr 90 JJlu.
mg The regular meets are che ssg
gn3 ftur3ay % each month az SEQ
m the afternoon ANA ESQ I'M the ever.
ing The meetings are 1peu to dis
e1ssiou az st Campfire problems AZ
ihs ume the program Tor the coming
months q discussed No Campfire
sroup should miss having a gruup
representative at these meetings.
Tho neat mycuns wiu le January
- ~ your dues are noe paid. send
~ siYo them 90 tbs treasurer Miss
haneh Nan NuyN or leave them at
Campfire htaiquarisFs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

A harmless and effective garglo is
TO dissolve two Bayor Tablets Of
Aspirin In four tablcspoonfulB of
water. and gnrglc throat thoroughly.
Repeat In two hours II necessary,
30 suro you use only tho gonu.
inc Bayor Tablets of Aspirin, marked
with the Bayer Cross, which Gun bo
had In tin boxes Of twelve tablets
Tor few cents. Advertisement.
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SPECIAL HOLIDAY
REDUCED PRICES
THE BROWN
Den tai OFFICES

JOG Columbia Street, announce
special cut ratio prices on all
dental work until January /.
1926.
For near "A quarter century DIR.
Edwin ]. Browns dental offices
have held first place in the front
rank for quality, honesty and
skill In the practice of modern
dentistry in Seattle. Today his
offices enjoy the largest private
dental practice known.
Or. Browns advice has always
been III you have good dentist
stay with him; II not. call at 106
Columbia Street, have examlna.
ton and diagnosis without charge
or obligation and DO advised as
TO the true condition OF your
teeth and gums. what can DO
done for you and what It will
cost"
Mgr. Brown Dental Offices,
LOG Columbia Street
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part to get out OF something that
would be disagreeable 10 you. There
is more 10 that woman than /
thought. and / am beginning 10 like
her very much.
Ruth Burke hasn't mentioned you
since she arrived.
am writing this letter in the
library. and have just heard one
Of the servants announce to Mrs.
Burke that Mrs. Prescott wishes TO
see her.
II you take my advice you will
hire another airplane and come over
and retrieve yourself II possible,
why Is Il that no grief, no sorrow,
no Joy, no pleasure-no experience
In llfc-can be great enough not to
be measured by money 10y the mod.
ern mercenary mind?
sgd.
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Ino).
TOM0RROW-Letter from Leslie
Prescott TO the Little Marquise, care
- fkn .n,t-nt Ira,Npt-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

I'VE waut some moro riddles. %
said the Fat Man OF Bombay 10 the
Twins amer lunch. II wish the
Riddle Lady would como lack us
far more Fun 10 smoke and think
than Il n 20 just smoke" Do went
ON, az DO lighted tho pipo that the
snlpe had flown OF with
What was that. my dears? How
dld he get n back2 WHY don't
know ] never thought o. o.. but
anyway be got IL buck evidently. for
there % was right in his mouth and
ho waH smoking u.
And De said he wanted moro rid.
dLea, and The Twins wanted more
riddles and Daddy Gandcr wanted
moro riddles and everybody wanted
moro riddlt6.
So Nancy said she would DO Rid
de Lady, a. fhe had tho book.
She got up on a chair and read
this riddle while everybody listened:
HE wakes mo up IN tho early
morn.
With his squawily voice like tho
nHh.man's horn,
Tho his voice In hard-his words
are few,
He says over aud over 'coek.a-doo.
dle-dor"
II knew a. just knew 81" cried
the Fat Man OF Bombay. taking his
pipe out OF his mouth and marching
of. ~ can't stand anything about
bird ever since that snipo scared
me So And this riddle Is going 20
be about a bird. l just knew Il.
feel II IN my bones"
And away ho went.
Nancy went on reading.
Il think he's ashamed and he knows
he's mean,
For when 49, -"
whats that? what's thAtT'
cried the Fat Man. coming back.
do you mean mey'
NO" said Nancy II was Just
reading some more Of the riddle"
"Oh. seer beamed the Fat Man.
TITS the bird that's meant Wen.
think I'm going to like this riddle.
50 I'll stay"
do 10 quist, please" said Daddy
Camden. There's TOO much talk.
ing"
There certainly Is" said Mother
Goose. who liked 20 have the last
word.
So Nancy went on and this time
she finished:
II think he's ashamed and he
knows he's mean,
For when I ain dressed and washed
and clean,
run out OF doors and call TO him
shoe"
Then he jumps on a fence and says
'Cock.adoodle.do
The chickens all follow him round
In tho yard,
They're tho Ereediost creatures-ho
works very hard.
To find them some worms and some
juicy bugs. too!
When he finds one he shouts the
news, 'cock.a.doodle.doT
Sometimes chase him just only
in fun,
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I'VE rant some more riddles" said the Fat Man Of BON
bay to the TURNS after lunch.

He likes 70 10 diguinCd-llates 30 70
run.
Re nles 10 the wo0dpile and looks
me riRht thru.
and turns up his nose and says
'CoCkBsd0pdlG dOO-
"1rs a rooster cried tic Dame.
Thhtfost Hershoe
"IHn't she SMART said the Fat
Man.
10 BE Continued
fC0pyrlrlt 1874, g. y. A. serries. Iurl