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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
City Hall Hears That A .a.r Total Of $55,5OO Is
 Missing AUDITORS REPORT
 ALMOST FINISHED Hopkinson Smith Silent
 In Advance Of Its 7e Submission . CHANGE IN SYSTEM MAY BE PROPOSED Accountants Said To Feel That
 Comptroller Needs Wider Authority
A sb0rtage of approximately $1s,50O.

2 A shortage of approximately $1S,5Oo in addition to the $37.O0O previously announced, has been uncovered in th' 2 I.ublic improvement department at tn' city hall, according to, information re ceived from reliable source Saturday
 The final report of F. Hopkinsor Smith, accountant in charge of the au : dit, will in all probability be ready fol submission to the city commission Iii two weeks and, if no further defalca tions are found. it will place the tota of the shortages at approximateis $55, 5,500.
 Mir. Smith had no statement 10 make 2 Saturday, but J. P. V. Arnold, his chiei assistant, admitted that a check ot the Alabama Great Southern railroad (be, lieyed to be for $6,500), and about lS12,OO0 in other improvement assess ments," were giving the auditors trou, ble and Hooked bad" Mir. Arnold neitlel denied nor confirmed to the per sistent>report tat an additional snort age of $1S,509 has shown ur1 ont n' tone at the city imil was inclined tt question it's authentity.
 Commission members, as a rule fell that the city would be lucky" If 1t got eff that light.
 % Commission Surprised ~'---"Ifr the shortage is $S5, 50" sait Commissioner Dickson, ''it is aboGl lS2O GOO less than I thought 1t would be" -.-a
 The auditors will begin this week to "run down the odds and ends" as MT Arnold said, and the fo.lO wing week will be spent in preparing detailed re, mort for the commission. This report will be given 10 the commission with ;' recommendation that it he made plbllc' In addition to listing the shortages and giving the exact status Ut affairs m the public improvement divislon- the report is expected to make reccnnmehoa- ,tirns for ysriruS changes III the syS- item of the department, calculated lo lessen the likelihood of future detal- lcations, If any. going for mcntns With out detec::oi'
 Although M.. smith has given no ipklinc If what '.ls findings will be the accepted view at city hall IS that he will suggest centralized control ci all city :unGs, with one htavi;v Drndt official directly rrsnJnsib:s. Such all officia! proh.lbry world be knlvn as the - city tax collector or cAt5 e"Sn N.' . May Urge Changes -- The view also prevails that Mt. Smith will recommend that the city comp 1roller De given complete charge of his department, with the right to enpiof and discharge ltscns w'"kins under him. Tho complete divorcemehE Of til1 department from politics prOonbiy will be one of the recommendations. Al nresent. the city commission, appoints alI of the comptroller's subordinates and Comptroller Armstrong has con tended he should not be held liable for the acts of persons who were placed III tbe office either over his objection OF without his knowledge.
 City hall observers freely predict that brs auditors report will aid in the at tempt to fix responsibility for the series of thefts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
FOES CAN'T FIX
 POLITICAL PLANS, SAYS UNDERWOOD
Spokesman Asserts Sen atOr Is Willing To Lis
 ten To His Friends

United States Senator Oscar Un- derwood will never permit his enc mics to tell him when he should retire from politics, but will seek the frank advice of his friends over the state in advance of the next senatorial cam paign."
 One of the senator's closest friends and advisers in Alabama thus quoted him Saturday, while discussing the ac- tion of Ku Klux Klansmen last Wednes- day in giving the senator a political burial at Redwood park.
 T was one of several men who were talking over the situation with Senator Underwood during his recent vacation here," this spokesman said. "The sen ator was asked about his plans after his present term in the senate expries, and this is~what he said:
 "'I have never authorized the state ment that I would not be candidate to succeed myself. have made~nO defi- nite plans, but it is certain that I will never permit my enemies to tell me when should step down. At the proper time I shall take this matter up with my friends, and intend to accept their advice on the subject. "
 Even before he went to Maine and made the now famous speech that has been made the basis of a grand jury investiga tion, Senator Underwood anti ciDated that the Alabama klan would bury him in effigy and otherwise de- pict him as politically dead" tKis spokesman added.
 The senator looks on Judge w. E. Fort, the circuit court jurist who ordered the Maine speech probed, as a senatorial candidate against him in the campaign, his local advisers assert. The entry of Judge Fort undoubtedly would have the effect of keeping the senator in race, they say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
SERVICE AT LYRIC
 BY DR. EDMONDS
Unique Subject Chosen For Ser
 mon Topic Sunday Night

The question "Why did Rupert Hughes Quit Going to Church. asked in literary and theatrical circles for some months is to be answered Sun day night at the Lyric theater services under the auspices of the Mems. club of the Independent Presbyterian church by Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds in sermon based on this theme and query, and the public at large is cordially invited.
 Doors of the theater will open at o'clock and the service beginning at : 80 o'colck will be featured by special musical program. including three numbers by q mixed quartettee trio and soprano solo. The mixed quartet will be heard in "The Lord is My Light" Stark; Hear Us Pray" Strickland; ; and "Vesper Hymn" Noble. The trio number is Rest In The Lord Briggs, and Mrs. May Shackelford will render a soprano solo The Day is Ended" by Bartlett, with violin obligato hy Miss Clara Claude Smith.
 Freedom" will be the subject of Dr. Edmonds' sermon at the church, High land avenue. at Thirty-first street Sun- day morning at II o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
BIRMINGHAMS $700,000 AUDITORIUM TO OPEN TOD
SCHOOL BOARD
 GRANTS 9 DAYS
 FOR CHRISTMAS
DIRMINGHAM school children
 ND will have nine days in which to

DIRMINGHAM school children I'D will have nine days in which to
 celebrate Christmas and one extra holiday for Thanksgiving. ~
 Schools will be- dismissed for Christmas on December 19, and the first roll will be called after the holidays on Monday, December 29.
 All schools will be given holiday on New Years Day, not usuall 7 done, according to the board of edu- cation.
 Sessions will only be held half- day on Armistice Day, November II, when all the schools will be dismissed for the children to take part in tht parade to be staged under the su- pervision of the Birmingham Boy Scouts.
 On Thanksgiving day. school will be dismissed at 10 o'clock. after the annual exercises. The students will receive Friday of that week as holi- day.
 The board of education decided to cooperate with the Ensley civic clubs, in the celebration on Octo- Der 31. School children will be dismissed on that day at 2 o'clock to march in the civic parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
MOOTED QUESTION TO BE DISCUSSED
Great Interest Shown In Debate
 Scheduled For Sunday
..r.,n +ha Iow be enforced 2"

q
 Paul P. Kelser on the negative and John W. Langley on the affirmative are expected to answer that question at the First Methodist church at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon when they will stage a debate on the subject under the aus pices of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league. ,
 The presentation of the subject is said to form one of the most interesting topics of recent months and is declared to present a rapid-fire discussion of the many phases entering into law en- forcement and to point out the most important arguments in favor of and in opposition to law enforcement
 The debate is given high praise by some of the most prominent ministers and laymen of the country and 1t IS expected that the church auditorium will be filled to capacity when the speakers appear here Sunday afternoon. No admission will be charged,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
ARRANGE DETAILS
 FOR CUBAN TOUR
Chamber Of Commerce Plans
 Ten Day Business Trip

A representative from Elliott Tours of Talladega, who will supervise the proposed Birmingham boosters trip to Cuba this winter, is to be in Birming- ham Monday to obtain reservations for the trip, -...
 Already a number have signified their intentions of entering the party and chamber of commerce officials feel that q little intensive work will insure the group necessary to make it success.
 The party is scheduled to leave Bir- mingham December 2 and arrive at Havana, Cuba, two days later. Includ- ing the stop-over in New Orleans and Cuban points the tour will cover ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
GRAIN DEALERS DINNER

Grain dealers of the district will at tend the annual dinner of the Birming- ham Grain exchange which is to be held at the Tutwiler hotel Thursday evening. The program lists among its features addresses by number of prominent business men who will dis cuss topics pertinent to the grain trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
INVESTMENTS APPROVED
Negro Pythian Endorse ACtivtees Of
 Officials In Building

Resolutions endorsing all the invest ments made recently in real estate by the officials of the Negro Pythians of Alabama were passed at a meeting of the directors of the organization, accord ing to an announcement Saturday.
 The negro PythianS are headed by k A. Blount, grand chancellor. The most recent of the investments was the pur- chase of about 100 feet on Fourth ave. nue. between Sixteenth and Seven teenth streets and the construction oi two story building that is expected to cost about $125,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
SKILL FRACTUREn

Oscar Cox, 2S, R. Y. ID. No. 4, Bir- mingham. an employe of the Birming- ham Water Works company, was pro,. ably fatally injured about 8 o'clock Sat urday afternoon when rock dislodge from the Birmingham Water Works mine fell on his head and back.
 Cox was removed immediately to the South Highlands infirmary by Lige Loy. Hospital attendants believe his skull is fractured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
PLAYER DIES

CHICO. Texas, Oct. 1N-Dennis Al. exander struck his head against post while playing basketball here. Appar- ently unhurt, he continued playing, Sev- eral hours later he dropped dead on . street from a bursted blood vessel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
LAF0LLETTE
COOLIDGE.
Wisconsin Senator Makes Di-
rect Attack on Him

Madison, Wis, June l3.-The pres
ent national administration has lit
orally turned its back upon The
farmer" Senator Robert NJ. LaFot-
lette of Wisconsin declared in a
statement made public today. He
further declared that the RESPONSE
bility for the failure "of the 68th
Congress to meet "A righteous de
mand from the farmer for necessary
legislation will rest upon President
Coolidge"
"President Coolidge has amply
demonstrated" Senator Lafoltctte'S
statement said, that when the spe-
cial interests which prey on the
farmer and on the city customer
alike. want something, they enjoy
their present special privilege.
These interests demanded an ad-
iournment in order to retain their
power and prevent the repeal OF
laws under which they enjoy their
present special privilege. A word
from the White House would have
kept Congress in session but that
word was withheld"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
: Mans Trouble
Arrested

"The past a years / have been
going down, down, down with ca
tarrh Of the stomach and had to
give up work a year ago because
of my weakened condition. | suf-
fered terribly from bloating and
collie attack. Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy was recommended to me. |
took course of it and am now feel
ing fine" 1t is a simple, harmless
preparation that removes the ca
tarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays. the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver land intestinal ailments, in
GLIDING appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded.-Adv
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
HONOR READE
FOR28TH TIME
bismarck Citizen Receives
Unusual Honor From
Convention

II. l.. Reade of Bismarck was hon
ored by the North Dakota Firemen'
Association, in the convention just
closed at Lidgerwood, by being re-
elected for the 28th time as secrc-
tary of the association. The reelec-
ton was unanimous and his nomina-
ton was accomplished by fine
show of appreciation for his work.
Mr.. Rcade's period of secretaryshlp
of the firemen's association Is be
lieved to be the longest in any SIM
liar organization in the country.
l.. f. Correll of Casselton was
named president of the association.
Other officers are: II. K. Handtmann
of Mandan, first vice president; G..
A. Kocourek of Lidgerwood, second
vice-pre sident; r. C.. Fuller of
Beach. treasurer; Thomas Torger-
son Of Grafton; f. W. Wilson of
Minor, and n. G. Lindgren of Ber-
thod, trustees.
Kenmare was named the 1925
meeting place.
Law Change To Be Sought
The association will seek an am
endment to present laws so as to
provide a penalty for failure to
conduct fire inspections and fire
drills in public schools
Resolutions were adopted thank
ing Lidgerwood and all citizens fol
their hospitality, commencing the
work of the state fire marshal, II
L. Reade and deputy J. ID. Stensor
of Devils Lake, and declaring fol
consistent publicity for fire fighting
and fire prevention methods ano
needs.
About 500 delegates attended.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

ment, when informed of his NOM
nation by the Associated Press. u
deeply appreciate the honor confer
red upon me-"
The presidential nominee had
returned to his old home here this
week to attend the fourtieth reunion
of his class at Marietta college from
which he was graduated. He remain
ed here to visit his sister and
friends.
The nomination came as sur
prise to General Dawes and his rel
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
TWO PRIESTS
ARE HONORED

Fargo, June \ 13.-Father John
Baker of Valley City and Father ].
p. Campeau of Willow City, have
been elevated by Plus XII on recon-
mendation of Bishop O'Reilly to the
rank of domestic prelates, which
carry the title of Rt. Rev. Monsig-
nor.
Monsignor Baker has been in
North Dakota for more than 70
wears and has held the office of
vicar general Of the diocese of Fargo
for IA years.
Mcnsignor Campeau, who is thor
oughly conversant with the Chippe-
wa language, worked many years
among the Indians of the north
west. He founded the parish at Will
low City and has been its pastor for
90 years.
The insignia Of office will be con-
ferred on the two priests in their
respective churches at dates to be
announced later.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
Heavy Hail
Damage Done

Fairmont, Mimi, June 13.-Dam-
age to crops unofficially estimated
at between $15O,0O0 and 100000
was caused by the most terrific wind
and hail storm late yesterday that
has visited this section of the state
since 1892.
Trees IL inches in diameter were
blown down and carried from "a to
100 yards. !.
Hail covered hundreds of acres OF
land from two to- four inches in
depth and the heavy rain that fol-
loved drifted hail intoI windows
more than two feet deep.
Five hours after the storm, when
struck at 3 p. M, hail to the depth
Of is inches stood on the road four
miles east of Fairmont, The storm
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
MEETINGS
ARE ARRANGED

P. G. Harrington, candidate for
the legislature, and F. E. Diehl, liem-
Der of the state board of admins
tration, will speak at school house
political meetings to be conducted
in the county under the auspices of
the Independents.
Meeting dates follow: Florence
Lake, June 16; Sterling, June IL;
Arena, June 1S; Wing, June 49,;
Baldwin, June 20. All meetings will
be at night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
BONUS LAW TO
" BE CARRIED ON
President Coolidge Gives Di.
rectiOn for Action

Washington, June 13.-Directions
for administration of the bonus law
despite the failure of Congress to
appropriate funds for the purpose
were given today by President Cool
idge. in orders to the government
heads.
Director Hines of the Veterans
Bureau was instructed to apportion
his appropriation for salaries and
expenses during the fiscal year, 1925,
SO as to make available for the first
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
3 SENTENCED
T0N.D. PRISON
Charged with RObbing Store
At Sylvia, N. d.

Minot, n. D., June l3.--Fred Cline.
alias "Whitey"; w. E. Arnold, alias
"Sharkey." and Herman Richman,
alias Rich" three of five men ar
rested at kenmare in Ward county
recently and charged with the bur
glary of a merchandise store at
Sylvia, N. D. late yesterday. were
sentenced in district court at Rugby
to serve five years in the state PEN
itentiary. The sentences followed
the entry of pleas of guilty by Cline
and Arnold and the conviction by a
jury of Richman.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
PLAN ZERO
HOUR" DINNER
bismarck and Mandan Hi
wants Clubs to Get ;
Together

Bismarck and Mandan Kiwanis
clubs will hold a Zero hour" joint
meeting Monday evening at $3.50
o'clock Mandan time, in Mandan.
The Bismarck club will have charge
of the speakers and the Mandan club
will furnish the music.
AT the zero hour" all Kiwanis
clubs in the United States and Can
ada will be holding meetings, and
the 10000 Kiwanians will sit down
20 dinner at the same time, with
greetings from each club telegraph
ed at the same time to the Kiwanis
International convention at Denver.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
BANK CASE COST

Grand Forks, n. D., June l3.-Thc
cost to Cass county of the five
Scandinavian American bank eases
recently tried before the Grand
Forks county district court was So
GO0.90, NJ. w. Spaulding, clerk Of
court said Wednesday.
One case against J. j. Hastings
was dismissed by Judge w. j. Knee
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

stripped trees until they were as
bare as in winter.
Thousands of acres of oats, corn,
pasture and alfalfa were under wa
feet
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

smile the golden key which unocks the hearts or
humanity but a laugh is tonic tor the individual
health 1t stimulates the spirits and purges the system
of the poison of depression Gadness suppants de-
jeetion sunshine shuts out gloom 1t makes the heart
thrcb little easier and the stomach assmllate 1000
faster. Laughter builds stronger body tissues ana
FUN from the PRESS is the all-American prescription
for laughter. contains the cream OF the chuckes
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
DAWES HEARS
OF SELECTION
1T College Reunion Issues
Statement He Accepts

Marietta, Ohio, June 13.-Briga-
dietr General Charles G. Dawes last
night accepted the nomination for
the ce-presidency.
II; accept the nomination by the
Republican party for the vice-pres-
ident'y," he said in formal state
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

six months, commencing July I.
amounts for the administration of
the law to be used by the war and
navy departments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13
OH A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

from newspaperdom. The ceverest testers and joke
smiths from the ends of the earth contribute their hap
piest foolery There is smoker with every flicker Of
the fm--enOugh mirth for two laughs every day-and
fresh supply at your neighborhood theater every
week. AS a final covenant, FUN from the PRESS is
created and compiled by the expert editors of The
Literary Digest. At good motion-picture theaters
everywhere. Distributed by w. W. Hodkinson Corpor-
alton.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

o+;ves He knew that he had beer
mentioned in connection with the u
flee but he had no idea that ne wouin
be named as President Coolldge,s
running matt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

shaw, while in one case against P.
r Sherman, verdict of not guilty
was advised by the judge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-13

ELKS BAND-ATTENTlON
Meet at Elk's Hall at 7:15
D. m. Saturday Mite for short
concert, account Elk's Flag
Day Exercises. Be There. j,
The Washington times., 1924-05-31
PROPER LIGHT
FORK|TCHENS
DESCRIBED
Housewives Often Annoyed by
Indifferent Way Room Is
Equipped

It. has been the case too often
that while the rest Of the home
has been given careful consideration
as to the proper sort Of Hight, the
kitchen was merely equipped with
a drop light some where in the
center Of the room ana the room
considered properly lighted.
Kitchens lighted in this manner
are q source of much annoyance
70 housewives, partly because these
lights. usually low enough so that
an electric iron or other convenience
may be attached. cast shadows
which make work at night difficult,
Another reason which housewives
have for a erudge against the light
OF the hanging drop type is that
when ironing is to be done there Is
no provision made for connecting
the iron without removing the
light. which makes work impossible
at night.
It IL a law of lighting that the
higher the source of light is the
less likely 1t Is to cast shadows.
This fixture takes advantage Of
the. extreme height Of the room by
attaching directly to the ceiling.
The same unit Is provided with a
hanging socket so that an iron or
other convenience may be attached
readily. The light Ia turned on
and Off by q pull-chain socket.
The Washington times., 1924-05-31
HELPS
IN REBUILDING
NEAR EAST
co. 900 War Waits Are Being
Taught Trades Machinery
10 Imported

Importation Of American machin-
cry even in small quantities suf-
ficient to meet needs Of Amer.
lean relief workers who ara put.
ting over q constructive program
in the Near East promises TO
be greatly increased In the next
decade when the children now
under American care are old
enough to play some part In re-
Mobilization OF the country.
Close to $4,000 parentless Greek
and Armenian children are receiv.
Ing food. clothing, medical atten-
ton and instruction in some trade.
The Near East Relief has In.
vested $4,000 in an orphanage car
penter shop, which now haa a
monthly turnover Of about $500.
B1fty-five Orphans are employed In
charge Of seven master WUrlunen.
During the first half year twenty
boyg have bean discharged e. fully
equipped to look after themselves.
Thanks to the importation Of
American machinery, the carpenter
shop 10 q bit more modern than
most OF the other Eastern marts
Of trade. The circular saw, lathe
and dr1llerS are all turned BY motor
power installed by orphans special.
izing In another industry.
The Washington times., 1924-05-31
Modern Man Too Soft,
Says Woman
Physician

LONDON, May S1sModern
man, whether he be English or
American, Is becoming too soft,
asserts Doctor Jane Walker.
England's most noted woman
physician. She recently caused
acute distress to the Berries"
and "Algernonsp who must have
their cup Of tea In bed before
they can confidently face the
world each morning by saying
such tea was silly and self
indulgent.
"The English men are not as
bad as the Americans yet" Doc
tor Jane remarked, "but they
are getting there.
take the Englishman's cold
tub, once historic and universal
In this country. Il Is rapidly
! going out Of fashion.
Another sign Of growing
softness Is spats. II is all right
for an old man Of sixty to wear
spats, but not for any one
younger.
mo words fit young men
who 60 and have their hands
mAnicured. Il 10 bad enough
to wear thick gloves"