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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
CLEE CLUB PLANS
CHRISTMAS TOUR
University Players To
Visit Several South
Alabama Cities

UNIV RESITY, Ala, Dec. 20.-(Spe-
cial. )-Twenty-three members of the
University of Alabama Glee club will
meet at Evergreen, December 26 for the
third road trip of the season, including
i'll their itinerary the larger towns and
cities Of south Alabama. The tour will
last through January 2 when they play
at Troy, playing at some place each
day except Sunday.
The itinerary of the Christmas tour
is as follows: Evergreen, December &c :;
Mobile, December 81; Brewton, Deem
her %; Geneva. December 80; Dothan,
December 81 +; Ozark, January 1 Troy,
January 2. Uncle Tom" Garner, di-
rector of the club, will accompany the
troupers.
The program to be presented in south
Alabama is practically the same as
played on the two prior tours this
year. The feature of the performance
will be "One Knaughty Knight" a
musical sketch; words by Martin
Smith. music by Lundy Sykes, both of
Birmingham. The cast for this presenta-
ton consists of fourteen. Jack Turner,
birmingham, will star with several
numbers played with a saw.
The young singers who will make the
holiday tour are: Charles Binion, Bir-
mlngham; Jesse Pugh, Mobile; Joe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
COTTON SHIPPERS
INVOLVED IN ORDER
Substitution Of Wagon Cotton
Is Authorized

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 90
The Alabama Public Service commits
sion in a decision today in the case
involving rules and regulations relat-
ing to the concentration, warehousing
and reshipment of cotton, found the
substitution of non-transit or wagon
cotton for transit cotton at concentra-
ton points to be just and reasonable
for application of Alabama intrastate
traffic and ordered that his be allowed
by carriers. In it's decision the commits
sion referred to the fact that the car
riers operating in the great cotton pro-
ducing territory west of the Alabama
Mississippi state line have maintained
rule of this kind for years.
Some of these carriers while volun-
tarily maintaining the rule of subsitu-
tuition of wagon cotton for transit cot
ton in other states, opposed it's applica-
ton in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
.ACRICOLA HEADS
GADSDEN BANK
Buys Interest In First
National And Is Elect
ed President
(Gadsden Bureau.)

,GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. 20.-Otto
Agricola, one of the most successful
manufacturers Of Alabama and among
the wealthiest citizens of Gadsden, has
purchased the controlling interest in the
First National bank, according to Of
fetal announcement Saturday. He was
elected director and president late Fri
day, succeeding ]. H. Lester who had
been active manager for four years.
Mr.. Agricola recently sold his inter-
est in three large soil pipe factories
here but still owns large stove works.
He is one of the most active citizens of
Gadsden and his connection with the
bank is regarded with assurance that it
will continue to grow and prosper. 1t
now has resources Of over 100000
and is one of the big banks of north
east Alabama. Mr.. Lester who retires
has not decided what he will do, but
it is thought he will go into the bank
ing elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
4O,OOO,OOO URGED
FOR FOREST LANDS
(By> Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-A 1O-year
program under which $40,O00,000 would
be appropriated for purchase of forest
land and for forest conservation under
the CarkeMcNary land bill and other
conservatism measures would be au-
thorized under bill introduced today
in the senate by Senator McNary, re-
publican, Oregon, and in the house by
Representative Woodruff, republican,
Michigan.
Purchase of about 100000 acres
would be made, principally in the east
ern and Great Lakes water shed ter
ritories.
The American Forestry association,
sponsoring the measure, suggested that
the funds be expended in speeding up
forest purchases in the White noun
tains, the Appalachians and the pine re-
gions of the south and lake conservation
and protection of timber in the White
and Appalachian mountains.
Association officials declared that
under careful management the proposed
federal timber areas in addition to pro-
ducing lumber and pulp wood, and pro-
tscting stream flow would furnish recre-
ation spaces for three-fOurths of the ma
tons population.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
SEIZED STILLS
WORRY SHERIFF
Schwarz May Ask Court
To Provide For Their
Disposition
((Icased Wire To The Age-Herald)

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 20.-A court
order may be necessary to determine
what disposition should be made Of
scores of whisky stills which have been
confiscated in Mobile county since the
advent of the prohibition law, it was
announced yesterday when it became
known that attorneys for former sher-
ifs and the present chief law enforce
ment officer are making a study of the
newest tangle to come by the selection
of a successor to Paul Cazalas, as
sheriff.
S Two questions are involved in the
discussion.
First, Is a still destroyed, within the
meaning Of the prohibition law when
officers cut 1t to pieces; and, second,
who owns the valuable copper?
Wants To Use Space
Sheriff Leon Schwarz is DESTROYS OF
getting the space which is now used for
the storage of stills, but the question
as to ownership has arisen, it is stated.
The law is said not to be plain regard
ing destroying or disposition Of those
plants. 1t is considered possible to
completely destroy still. The copper
is valuable and could be sold if allowed
by law. There appears no one with
authoritative information to to whether
the state or sheriff should get the
copper.
Many stills, seized during the past few
years and now stored at the Jail, were
destroyed" on the ground previous
to the last seizure. They were repaired
and put in shape for operation. The
mere cutting of holes in a still is not
considered by some authorities as de-
struction because of the possibility of
using it again.
Seeks Court Order
Sheriff Schwarz has asked for a court
order to destroy large quantity of
whiskey stored at the Jail. 1t was re-
ported yesterday that the sheriff desires
to start with "clean slate" with new
books, empty storage rooms, etc. The
boose cannot be destroyed without an
order from the circuit court. The So
licitor desires to save whisky for use in
trials and destruction is asked for the
remaining beverage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
RUM PLANES USED
BY SWEDISH AGENTS
Liquor Smuggling Trade BoOms
In Scandinavian Country

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 20.-To such
vast proportions has the liquor Snug
Cling developed in the Swedish Archi-
pelago that the authorities have decided
to use airplanes in Hunting rum run
ners.
Government officials are much heart
ened over the apparent change in the
attitude of the majority of the Swedish
people toward prohibition, many who at
first openly sympathized with the SNUG
glers having declared that because of
the evil effects of the trade on the
country they would assist in eliminat-
ing the rum runners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
SILHOUETTES OF
STATE CAPITOL
Estate CapitaI Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 20
Two men bearing the names of promi-
nent historical characters were included
among those whose arrest on charges
of violation of the prohibition law was
reported today to the state law enforce
ment headquarters at the capitol. In
Mobile county, Daniel Wabster was ar
rested in connection with the seizure
of quantity of liquor, while from
Autauga county a report was received
of the arrest of Christopher Columbus
Mckay on q charge of distilling.
Active work has been undertaken in
the letter campaign through which citi-
zens of the state will be asked to con-
tribute to the support of the children's
aid division of the state child welfare
formerly the Alabama Chill
dren's Aid society, according to Miss
Virginia B. Handley, director of the
state child welfare departmet. Lack
of adequate appropriation by the 1928
legislature for the work of the children's
aid division made the appeal to the
public necessary. A goal of $4,000 has
been fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Forester Defends
Custom OF Cutting
Christmas Trees
Estate Capital Bureau.)

mt ONTGOMERY,- Ala, Dec. 90
M The cutting of Christmas trees
is a proper way use of the for
est, says a statement issued by the
Alabama commission of forestry. 1t
is estimated that about ten million
trees are used for this purpose in the
United States every year, continues
the statement. By managing the
woodlands SO that there will be con-
tinuous production Of forest growth
Of proper size, and by not over-cut-
ting during any year, many farmers
and other owners of small tracts
can realize a substantial income from
this source. 1t is estimated that
throughout the country between two
and three million dollars per annum
is earned in this manner.
Forests are for use, and the uses
to which they may be put depend
upon the wants of the people. A
Christmas tree adding to the joys of
the holiday season fills human need
as we'll as does the wood burning In
the fire place.
The owner of forests land can
often benefit his growing timber by
thinning out the dense stands, which
contain many trees that would die
anyway through being crowded out by
more dominant growth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
3,349 ENROLLED
AT STATE NORMAL
Financial Aid From State Small,
< Willingham Shows
Estate CAPITAL Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 20
Attendance at Florence State Normal
school for this, the fiftieth year of the
institution, totaled 3,349, as shown by
figures in the report of DIR. Henry j.
Willingham, president of the school,
which has been received by DR.. John
w. Abercrombie, state superintendent
of education.
Receipts during the year were $685.
423, of which only $41 800 came. either
directly OF indirectly from the state, the
largest part of the schools income being
from fees and tuition charges, the re-
port stated. The Florence State Normal
school was chartered by the legislature
in 1872 and is thus the oldest normal
school, not only in the state, but in the
south, DIR. Willingham stated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Hughes Pinson, ana John Mckenzie.

Hughes Pinson, and John Mckenzie,
Cullman.
According to Moses G. Hughes. active
member of the executive committee ana
one of the best known men in the state,
the outlook for the future of the farm
ers' union was never better. He states
that at present the organization is work
ing in absolute harmony. y
1t is stated that all the old unions
affiliated with the Alabama organiza-
ton will be Immediately reinstated with
out payment of past dues and that they
will automatically become part OF the
state organizations without any past
obligations. This follows the plan that
has been worked out to thoroughly re-
organize the union and place it upon
q solid basis.
A number of organizers will be placed
Immediately in the field, and it is part
of the program to re-establish the union
in Walker county on solid and SUD-
stantial basis AS a part of the help
full cooperation that will be given the
farmers, the idea of buying fertilizer
collectively will be Immediately fos-
tered and put into effect. j
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
SELMA BAPTISTS
TO BUILD CHURCH
$4,000 To Be Spent In
FOur-Year Pro-
gram

SELMA, Ala, Dec. '20.-(Special. y
Members of the Central Baptist church
called by the pastor, DR.. George Ezeil
met with the board of deacons this week
and voted to begin at once upon a
building program which will involve the
expenditure of $4,000 in the next four
years.
The first to be built will be hand
some church building on the lot at Ala
bama avenue and Lawrence street, al
ready purchased by the congregation.
The church building will be of brick
and hollow tile and the plans of the
architect will be ready to place in the
hands of the committee within two
weeks, it is thought.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

w. Flippen, Jr.. Sheffield; Clarke Gill
lespy, Birmingham; Wilmer Casmon,
Tuscaloosa Walton Callen, Selma ::
Charles Hatchette, Marion; Llewellyn
Simpson, Florence; Reginald Thomas,
Birmingham Andrew Blalock, Selma !;
James Dean, Opelika; Lesley Leftwich.
Mobile Lundy Sykes, Birmingham !;
William Gulette, Florence Ed Moore.
Birmingham; Tommy Read, Tusca-
loosa Robert Hill, Florence; Herbert
Meek, Lexington, Miss. Sam Murphy,
Bimingham James eagle, Crossville;
Robert Holman, Dothan; and Jack
Turner, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
RED ANTS SOLVE
ITCH' MYSTERY
English Ship Fumigated After
Docking At Port

MIDDLESBOROUGH, England, Dec.
20.-When a tramp steamer arrived
here from the Far East, a sanitary Of
ficer noticed the crew industriously
scratching themselves; and when he
asked them what was the matter, they
said they just seemed to itch, he wasn't
satisfied.
Fumigation of the ship with cyanide
was ordered and among the dead and
wounded swept up two days later, were
found 1896. species of red ants alone, in
addition to the usual itchy stowaways
to be found aboard some tramps.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
STORE BURGLARIZED

The general merchandise store of
George Lockard, seven miles northwest
of Meridian on the Philadelphia eri-
dian highway, was burglarized late last
night. Considerable merchandise and
$95 in cash was reported to have been
stolen. The burglars gained entrance
by saving the iron bars of window.
Bloundhounds were placed on the trail
but the hunt had to be abandoned be-
cause of rain which spoiled the tracks
being followed by the dogs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
FLIES 700 MILES
FOR RECREATION
Captain Book Hops From Kan
sas To Chicago

FORT RILEY, Kans., Dec. 20
When it looks like a dull evening here
the U. s. army aviators will know just
what to do. They'll take their planes,
'hop" over to Chicago, only 700 miles
away, and enjoy themselves.
Captain Paul Book set the precedent.
Finding a dull weekend on his hands
recently he groomed his plane, dashed
to Chicago, and spent a pleasant even
ing at q club there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

HUNTERS FINED

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 90
Especial THE following convictions
for violation of game laws was reported
to the state department of game and
fisheries today from Jefferson county :
]. S. johnson and G. r. Craig, hunt
ing without permit, and G. Grigg,
Alison Grigg, and Frank Cummings.
hunting without license. Fines of $40
were imposed in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
LIGHT BEAMS AS AIR GUIDE
Wireless Transmission Medium That
Is Planned In England

NFOkOSS lF6flbtu1SSAUu NAOuAuAA AhseS
Is Planned In England
Airplanes engaged in the commercial
services may soon be provided with an
aerial track which will lead them to
their destination, and which will be but
slightly less definite in nature than the
track of a railway train.
These aerial highways will be made
possible by the use Of the new beam
wireless transmission. The sender can,
by the use of beam transmission, direct
his messages at will instead of broad
casting them in the familiar manner.
This wireless development will permit
an invisible track to be laid between
for example, London and Paris. A spe-
cial device In the cockpit of the aifplane
will inform the pilot if his airplane
strays outside the track, and means
will be available by which he will
know exactly how to correct his course
With the system of directional wire
less now in use approximately half a
minute is taken before pilot can be
given his bearings by wireless tele-
phone. The beam system will eliminate
even this waste of time. Half minutes
are precious when the aim is to run
services exactly to schedule.
The beam system will be more effec-
tive and far less expensive than the sys-
tenn of leader" cables, which was at
one time contemplated. Under this sys-
tenn a cable is laid along the route over
which an airplane is required to fly.
Electrical influence extends above the
cable, and arrangements are made by
which the pilot may be warned when
he is outside the zone of influence. Nat
urally such a system lacks elasticity !;
for the cable, once laid, determines the
route, and it could not be frequently
relaid when conditions rendered a
change of route advisable. And even
were there no intrinsic disadvantages in
This system the expense of cable from
London to Paris would be prohibitive.
London Morning Post.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
CHARITABLE POLICE
REFUSED ENTRANCE
Suspicious Householder De-
mands To See Warrant

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 20.-Now
that the Christmas spirit floods the
land, it may be well to record the pitia-
BILE tale of the Portland police vigilantes
who went to the home of reported
pauper to offer cheer and sustenance.
"What do you want?" came growl
from behind a barred door when the
uniformed officer approached.
at is a mission of charity" the kind
ly officer answered.
Charity or no charity, you can't
come in here without search warrant, "
came the answer from behind the barred
door.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
CAR THEFT CHARGED

Homer Austin, young man who is
charged with stealing an automobile
from a local drive-it-yourself concern
last September, was arrested at Walnut
Grove Saturday and placed in the
county Jail here. The car was recov-
cred two weeks after it was stolen
at Savannah, Ga, but Austin was
not located until this week, officers
saw
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
HEADS EXCHANGE CLUB

Harry Gamble was elected president
of the Exchange club, following the re-
port of the nominating committee made
by Howard Baldwin, chairman. Other
officers elected were: w. +. Ormond,
vice president; Roger Butler reelected
secretary-treasurer board OF control, ".
M. Hendricks, P. G. Patillo, Jack Phil
lips and Jack Leva.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
LOG RATE CASE SET

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. u
Especial. THE Alabama Public Serv-
ice commission today fixed January 8
at Birmingham as date for hearing as
to rates on logs, as part of the gen.
eral freight rate investigation initiated
by the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
SCHOOLS CLOSE

TROY, Ala, Dec. 2O.-(Special. =
The State Normal school, Troy High
and elemntary schools closed Friday for
the Christmas holidays. The city
schols will resume work on Decem-
Der 30, but the normal school will not
be opened until January 5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
FREES 2 YOUTHS
Mobile Man Refuses To Pros
ecute Them

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 20.-The fact
that it was Christmas and their first
offense saved two young white men,
arrested here today for an early morn
ing attempted holdup from prison SER
tence, G. G. Skally, the probable vic
tim refusing to prosecute the men.
Skally en- route home from u dance
was set upon and beaten by the two
men he told the police for the pur-
pose of robbery and he fought them off
but identified them and their arrest
followed later. Today the near victim
refused to swear out warrant against
them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
TO BLOW IN FURNACE

1t is announced the Sloss-Sheffield
Steel and Iron company has set Thurs
day, January 1, for blowing in furnace
No. 1 here. 1t was rebuilt by the
Alabama company early in the year
and is in fine shape to resume opera
tons. Additional crews will be put to
work Monday and it is said the plant
will be ready for the torch on the
morning of the first day of the new
year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
FARMERS UNION
TO REORGANIZE
Outlook For Organization
Never Brighter Says
NJ. C. Hughes

JASPER, Ala, Dec. 20.-(Special.)
The Farmers Educational and Co-opera-
tive union is being rapidly recognized
in Alabama according TO an official of
that union. At an executive committee
meeting held in Birmingham this week,
the following members constituting the
executive committee held a meeting and
laid plans for the ensuing year. Those
present were: President, G. A. Dins
more. of Falkville; Mrs. G. H. Mathis
of Gadsden NJ. A. Peek, Arab; NJ. c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
RIEvJNS DJJNKLIN DIES

Blevins Dunklin, former Selma boy,
who has practiced law in New York
City for the last three years as mem
Der of the prominent firm f'oble, Sea-
mon, Morgan and Se;y, as been pro-
NOTED to the position of legal advisor
of the Butterick Publishing company.
Mr.. Dunklin is an alumnus of the Uni
yersity of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
COLD WAVE HITS

Meridian and this section is expert
encing the first real winter weather of
the season, the temperature dropping
from 6S at noon Friday to % above
zero Saturday morning. The cold wave
has been accompanied by a drizzling
rain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
MERIDIAN PLANS
CURB ON DRIVERS
Stop Signs To Be Placed At In.
tersectiOnS

MERIDIAN, Miss. Dec. 20,-(Spe-
cial. THE Meridian city council is
preparing an emergency for stop signs
at many street intersections in the
resident districts carrying a stiff
penalty for violation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
poTTt,rNc RIGHTS SOLD

The Orange Crush Bottling company
selling rights and manufacturing plant
were sold Thursday afternoon to the
Chero Cola Bottling company. Il. =.
Darlington, local manager, Will remain
with the company and be transferred
to another city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
CITY SELLS BONDS

Alabama City Friday night sold $780,
600 worth bonds to Ward Sterne and
company, Birmingham, for $42,50O. The
bonds run for 80 years with interest at
5 per cent The proceeds will be used
to retire the floating debt of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
M CAJ1SE FOR ALARM

"Great heavens! The BABY Swallowed
a hairpin."
well, what of it? A hairpin is of
no use to anybody nowadays. Life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
To BIrU,D CHURCH

HI BUILD CHOhCh
The East Gadsden Methodist church
Friday night decided to erect new
$4,000 church On Highland avenue,
work to begin about January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
ENCOURAGING

aim looking for somebody to lend
me $40" -,
"Well, it's nice day for it."-Den-
ison Flamingo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

A wide selection Of Casseroles, in hand
some holders, specially priced for
Christmas gifts. Compare our prices
see what values they are!
Evening star., 1924-05-23

Smith does not desire to cornpltcate
his candidacy for the Democratic
presidential nomination with a FAC.
tonal row in Tammany. It would not
look well to the convention body, and
especially to delegates who yet have
to DO won over to the Smith candidacy,
to Sc, the great organization Of Tam
many, which is backing Gov. Smith,
split into factions.
That such a ruction is imminent
was manifest when John 4. Curry, an
insurgent district leader, served no
tice that he would oppose the pro.
posed selection Of Judge George w.
Olvany as Tammany leader. There
upon Gov. Smith. foreseeing real trou-
BILE. stepped in and postponed the in
evitable ~ "ggle for the leadership
until +sfter> convention.
There are\ 20 women on the COM
mittee Of sev> which is to control the
organization affairs, and for the first
time In history women will be asso-
ciated in the management OF Tam.
many. This should be an asset to Gov.
Smith in his presidential candidacy,
the politicians say.