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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
ILLINOIS LECTURER
 EXPELLED BY KHAN
Banished Spokesman Said To
 Have Appointed Young
fRx Associatei Pressl

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 9.-Charles D. Me 0ehee, former Methodist Episcopal min ister, but recently lecturer for the Ku Klux Klan, has been banished from the organization by Charles D. Palmer, Hi. nois grand dragon of the klan, it was learned here today. Expulsion of Me Gehee, it was reported, was the culmi- nation of differences he is reported to have had with superior officers of the klan.
 McGehee's activities in Williamson county are said to have given rise to protest. He was said to have removed the secretary of the klan and to have appointed $. Glenn Young, former paid liquor raider.
 McGehee had his last charge in St. Louis, of which he was relieved after an open controversy with Bishop w. F. McMurry, with whom he had charged with an assault upon him. As a re- suit of this controversy. McGehee was stripped of his ministerial title and sub sequently was removed as chaplain of tue officers reserve corps after his com mission as first lieutenant had been re- voked by the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
GTY'S BLUECOATS SET NEW RECORD
 M'DUFF REPORTS
Fines In Recorders Court Equal Expense Of
 Department

September with the Birmingham po- lice department was a record month, according to Police Chief Fred H. Mo Duff, who submitted his monthly report to Commissioners ". B. Cloe Thurs day.
 ! During the month the expenses of the department were more than paid by fines imposed by the three recorders courts The fines totaled $2&091. The expenses of the department, including all salaries. were $27, ,635.
 The department during the month re- covered $15s4S in stolen property for the citizens of Birmingham.
 A total of 4,293 cases were tried in the recorders court alone during the month Of thisa sankiuber there were B. t645 convictions. The remainder were either forfeitures or were nolle pressed by the judge.
 The motorcycle police and motor scouts made approximately 1,5OO of the 4,293 arrests These officers, though few in number, cover Apractically all Of the residential section of the city.
 The day recorders 3ourt tried 2,4Sl cases during the montN Of this num- Der 2,151 ware convicted and 235 for rfeited their bonds. The Ensley recorders court tried SIP and had 696 convic- tionS One thousand people were tried in the night recorders court during the month. Of this number 79S were con victed and 40 forfeited their bonds.
 Besides the city cases, the Birming- ham police made 110 arrests for sheriffs' offices in Jefferson and other counties. Ten arrests were made for the United States government and six cases were turned over to the juvenile court.
 White men headed the list of offend CTS for the month, Chief McDuffs re- port showed. White males arrested during the month totaled 2,454. Negro men came second with total of 1,5OS. White women totaled 1S0 and negro women 077
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
SLAIN NEGRO IDENTIFIED Black Killed By Montgomery Man Was
 Ex-Conyict

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. g. Especial. )-The negro killed Tuesday night by W. II. Collins after he had thrown a brick at Collins and while he is alleged to have been advancing on Collins with an iron bar in his hand has been identified as Clyde Alex Bos- tick. an ex-convict. Bostick's identifi- cation was established by his brother, who called at a local undertaking es. lablishment. where the body was placed. The negro served one year in, the peni- tentiary and was before the courts on charges of larceny and burglary several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
PICTURES HUNG
New Traditions Started By Birming-
 ham.SOuthern College

New Traditions Started By BirmlnG'
 ham.SOuthern College
 Birmingham-Southern College start ed a new tradition this week, when group pictures of the graduate classes of the past two years were hung m tke main lobby of Science hall.
 Each year it is the custom of the graduating students to leave a farewell gift to the college and in view of this fine administration intends to give them Appropriate credit by hanging a pie lure of each class in Science hall.
 eGraduating gifts for the past three years have been in the form of lamp post, biology specimen case and sun aial, presented by the classes of 1922, 1923 and 1924, respectively. It is the aim of those in charge of arranging the pictures, to denote in some manner what each class left as a reminder of its stay at Birmingham-SOuthern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
FATHER IS SOUGHT
 FOR TAKING BABY
Kidnapping Charge Is Lodged
 Against c. s. Baum

A charge, of Kidnapping has been placed against c. s. Daum, who is re. ported by police to have taken his IT. months-old baby from the home of its Grandfather, k. J. Grower, 1e Canal street. Baum is being sued by his wife for a divorce, police say.
 Police were asked Thursday night by the mother to aid in the search for Baum. It is reported that this is the second time the father has attempted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
DR. RLAsTNGAME SPEAKS

.Dr. W. c. Blasingame, of the state board of health, Montgomery, was the chanel speaker at Birmingham-Southern college Thursday morning.
 Dr. Blasingame spoke on the health condition in Alabama, giving to the students an idea of the work which his department is doing. He also empha- sized the value of food in the making of healthful bodies, stating that this factor was one of the most sadly neg lected at the present time. Many other interesting points were brought out by Dr. Blasingame during the course of his talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
CHTCAGOAN LIMITED TO 3 PUZZLES DAILY
Wife Drops Divorce Action Fol-
 lowing Court Order

CHICAGO, Oct. 1O.-Joseph Zaba, real estate man, is under court order to solve only three cross word pug zles a day. Mrs. Zara, who brought suit for divorce, saying she was pug gle widow" agreed to reconciliation when Judge Sabath urged moderation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
ENFORCEMENT DAYI
 WILL BE DESERVED
Davis And Hargett To Address
 w. c. T. U. Convention

Wednesday afternoon. October 15, has been designated as law enforcement afternoon at the state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance. union to be held in Birmingham, according to Thursday.
 Special arrangements are being made for the occasion, and among the fea- lures will be addresses by Solicitor Jim Davis and Judge A. c. Hargett, Solicitor Davis will speak on Prob lems of Enforcement in Our Country" and Judge Hargett will speak on ''En- forcing Prohibition"
 The public, both men and women, are invited to this and all other sessions of the state convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
sTEPHFNS MUCH BETTER

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 9.-SenatOr Hubert D. Stephens, of Mississippi, i'll at. hospital here was reported today 'much better" an probably would be able to sit up tomorrow. It was stated that he possibly would be sufficiently recovered within the next ten days to return to his home in Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
SENTENCED TO PRISON
Lee Johnson Pleads Guilty To Theft Of
 Automobile

Lee Johnson, was sentenced Thursday by Judge William E. Fort to serve 8 years to 10 years in the state peniten- tiary after he had pleaded guilty to A charge of grand larceny growing out ct the alleged theft of an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS

Anyone with q salary can buy one of these cars only . small cash deposit Is required as first pay- ment, and the rest In convenient monthly pay ments. Liberal credit. We'll take your old car in trade if you wish to get a better one. The values in this great sale are amazing, but if you wait--there'll be no cars left for you to select from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10

to get away with the baby. The former occasion was before divorce proceedings were instituted, so that no charge was lodged against him. The first time he is said to have gone us far os Colum- bus, Ga.
 Baum is said to have had access to the Groover home. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-10
MEAsAN HURT

MOBILE, Ala. Oct. 9.--When the Norwegian steamer Vera docked here today from Peurta Castilla, Honduras, Joseph Barnes. member of the engine crew was removed to the marine hos pital with serious injuries. Barnes fell into the hold of the vessel while the Vera was en route to this port and was seriously hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
TUSCALOOSA COP. PUTS OUT TICKET
Effort Will Be Made To Elect Members Of The
 Revenue Board

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Sept. 15.-Dr. J. II. Cooper, chairman of the >Tusca- loosa county republican executive committee, announces that ticket in opposition to members of the county board of revenue nominated in the democratic primary would be placed in the field in the November general election. It was also announced that Allison F. Scogins, republican, has qualified as elector from the sixth con- gressional district in the presidential election. Members announced for the board of revenue are c. M. Ayers, NJ. l.. Franch and J. K. McCorry. Allison F. Scogins was chosen to make the race as a member of the county board of education.
 New Pastor Coming g.-Dr. NJ. E. Dodd, of Shreveport, La., called to fill the pastorate of the First Bap- tist church will arrive in Tuscaloosa Tuesday, day earlier than was first planned. He will speak to the students of the University of Alabama in the morning, the Rotarians at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and at o'clock in the afternoon will meet the deacon and pulpit committee of the church. At this meeting a brief talk will be made by Dr. George H. Denny, Robi- son Browne, Dr. D. F. Green, secre- tary of the state mission board.
 Scouts Elect Officers-Troop 2, Boy Scouts, has elected officers al fol- lows: Harold Rodgers, senior patrol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
ANNISTON FIRE
 DAMAGES CAFE
Proprietor Escapes By Climbing
 Down Wall

ANNISTON, Ala, Sept. 15.-The upper story and roof of the Busy Bee cafe building, located atta12S Noble street, was practically destroyed by fire at 4 o'clock this morning. The upper story was used as n store room and the sleeping apartment of Dennis Taaffe, proprietor of the cafe. Taaffe was awakened by the smoke and made a spectacular escape from the burning building by climbing down over an electric sign before the roof crashed in. A call was sent out to the fire department, and by their quick action the fire was prevented from spreading to adjacent buildings. It is estimated that the damage will amount to more than $6,00O. The building was owned by J. J. Willett and theSloss is said to be covered by insurance.
 Attend Conventional party of em- ployes of the Alabama Power company here left the city Monday for Birming- ham, where they will attend the annual southeastern convention of the National Electric Light association, now in ses- sion there. The party is expected to return Thursday night, before returning they will visit Lock 12 and Mitchell Dam on the Coosa river. The following persons comprise the party: o. K. Seyforth, manager of the local division of the power company; J. T. Jackson, manager of AnnistoR operations; J. T. Hagerty, auditor of the local office, and Mrs. Frank Russey, Ciss Cecile Brock, Miss Jean Williams and T. l.. Muth.
 Telegraph Transfers-C. R. James, who has been United Press operator at the Anniston Star for the past five months, has left the city for Atlanta where he will be employed by the Asso- ciated Press. Jack Riddle of Gadsden, has taken over the position at the Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16

Inc, H. G. Patillo, W. R. Rouse, J. A. Fuller, incorporators. Selma, Dallas county Authorized capital $30,000 with $2,OUO in property paid in. General lumber business etc.
 National Credit company Inc, Tusca- loosa, W. E. Walker, V. s. Friedman, J. c. Austin, O. H. Warren, c. s. Pen nick, D. l.. Clarkson, Edwin Rosenfeld and T. W. Christian, iDeorporators Authorized capital $2O,O00. General financing etc.
 Dissolution Notice has been filed of the dissolution of the Tri-Chies Floral company, Colbert county. .
 Commissions Issued.-Among the commissions issued by secretary of state s. H. Blan was that of Charles D. Wadsworth, of Prattville, recently ap- pointed tax collector of Autagua coun- ty. He succeeds Thos. NJ. Jones, re- signed. e2
 H. l.. Kennedy was commissioned as notary public and ex-officio justic of the peace of precinct 15, Clark county.
 The following commissions were is- sued to notary public appointees:
 Miss Kate Watson, Birmingham G. W. Reese, Florala; Vester B. Curtis, Birmingham George H. Carter, Tus- cumbia; Miss Louise Bogart, ScOtts- boro; H. l.. Hall, Opelika': Miss Hattie H. McKinstry, Mobile; c. M. Smith, Slocomb; B. A. Brown, Birmingham i; Burt Henshaw, Fairfield; Mrs. Lola Curry, Vincent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
WATER COMPANY
 HNCORPORATED
Fort Payne Concern Has Capital Paid In Of
 $25,OO0
(state Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 16.- The following domestic corporations have filed papers with secretary of state S. H. Blan, through the offices of the respective probate judges:
 Fort Payne Water O.. Inc, Fort Payne, w. B. Davis, R. E. Davis, W. Y. Shugart, Chas. Nj. T. Sawyer, c. A. Wolfes, W. B. Davis & Son Inc, in- corporators. Authorized capital $25,OOO, all paid in. To supply Fort Payne with water, and to carry on business of com pany by same name organized in 1890.
 Piedmont Coal company Dora, Viola Powell, of Dora; Mrs, c. S. Ramsay, of Birmingham; w.. W. and J. H. Bankhead, of Jasper, Ala, incorpora- tors. Authorized capital $1S,0O0 all paid in. General mining business.
 Pearson Transfer Co.,, Inc. Macon county, B. F. Pearson, N. .Hough, Ed Phillips. incorporators. Authorized capi- tai $2,000 with $1 900 paid in. Taxi and transfer business.
 Selma Mule and Horse company, Selma, Alex Smith of Bowling Green, Ky, T. P Stovall and s. E. Goodwin, of Birmingham, incorporators. Auth orized capital $2,000 all paid in. Live stock and agricultural products.
 Central Alabama Lumber company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL
(State Capital Bureau

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Sept. 15.- Mrs. Thomas NJ. Owen, director of the state department of archives and history, was back at her office Monday having returned from the meeting of the Alabama writers conclave at Flor ence. Mrs. Owen was elected historian of the conclave, and stated upon return that she is very desirous of getting in touch with Alabama writers, to procure biogra phical data and list of works.
 Mrs. Owen was much pleased with the election of Miss Maud Lindsey of Sheffield as president of the conclave. Miss Londsey is oted writer of chil- dren stories.
 Mrs. Owen also spoke highly of the hospitality extended by Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Willingham and others at Florence.
 Important action of the conclave in cluded authorization of the fOrma tion of a junior eonclave, to consist of stu dents in the upper grammar grades, high schools and colleges.
 H. NJ. Robertson, supervisor of the division of agricultural chemistry of the state department of agriculture re- turned Monday from attending the meet ing of the convention of the American association of food, feed and drug of ficials at Signal Mountain, Tenn. He also visited relatives at Springhill, Tenn.
 State Fire Marshal c. E. Johnson has returned from attending the convention of the fire marshaPs association of North American at Detroit. He re- ported that it was one of the most in structiye conventions he ever attended
 Adjutant General Hartley A. Moon returned to his office today after an absence of illness.
 Representative c. W. Ashcraft oi Lauderdale county and J. A. Dowdy of the same county called on Superin tendent of Insurance Frank Julian to day, the visitors stated that people O the valley have firmer faith than evel in the acceptance of Ford's bid fol Muscle Shoals.
 Governor W. W. Brandon and Dr John W. Abercrombie, state superin tendant of education, will attend tn, meeting of the board of trustees O Alabama college at Montevallo Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
RECEIVER NAMED
 FOR CASUALTY O..
Policy Also Announced For Handling Affairs
 Of Interstate
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 15.- Announcement was made today of the policy to govern the administration of the affairs of the Interstate Casualty company, which recently went into a receiversship. A. w. Frisco was ap- circuit court, and Charles G. Revelle ap- pointed receiver by thei Montgomery circuit court, and Charles c. Revelle was also appointed receiver by'a federal court in Missouri. where aplication was also made for receivership.
 In the announcement of the plan formulated by the receivers it was stated that claims under policies of in surance as well as other claims of persons residing in Alabama shall be filed with Mir. Briscoe, 324-25 First National Bank building, Montgomery, to be approved or disaproved by him. Claims outside Alabama shall be filed with Chas. G. Revelle st St. Louis, to be jointly approved or disapproved by him and by Briscoe.
 After payment of all claims proven and allowed and of administration ex- pense any excess of assets in the hands of Revelle shall be turned over to Mir. Briscoe, to be distributed among stock holders in accordance with the order of distribution to be made by Montgomery circuit court.
 Stills Captured.-Capture of a 25O and 2,400 gallon still in Bibb county, with 6,750 gallons of beer, was reported to state law enforcement headquarters Monday.
 Capture of 50-gallon, 240 gallons of beer, four gallons of whiskey, and ar rest of two men was reported from Mobile.
 Capture of 100 gallon still was reported from Baldwin county, with 7Z gallons of beer and one arrest. In Rus sell county 150 gallon still was seized with two gallons of whisky. One man James Jeanette, was arrested. In Colbert county, 160 gallon still and 800 gallons of beer was captured Shelby county, a 600 gallon still ant 200 gallons of beer; Jefferson county, 300 gallon still, 4S0 gallons of beer, gallons of whisky and one man Tusca loosa county, a 35 and 60 gallon still 500 gallons of beer, 5 gallons oi whiskey Morgan county, 120 gallor still, 1,500 gallons of beer; Limestone a GO gallon still, 100 gallons of beer, 21. gallons of whiskey. A car with 15 gal Ions of whiskey was seized in Jeffer son county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
Alabama News Tn Brief Items From The AgeHerals 1000 Miles Of Leased Wires

ness, took place from the residence of her brother, George M. Callen, on Union street Sunday afternoon.
 TUSCALOOSA-An navigation from down river points to points above Lock 13 on the Warrior river will cease al midnight, September 21, for a period oi nine days, it has been announced by Major T. H. Emerson of Mobile, dis trict engineer Lock No. 13 is to. bt closed to enable the government to make repairs necessary on the dam.
 JASPER-Charges that the Ala. bama Water company is not furnishing proper water pressure for fire protec ton in Jasper are being made by the city council. The city has filed for. nal charges against the water company for failure to maintain proper water pressure.
 COLUMBIANA-The revival at the Wilton Baptist church will begin on September IA and continue through September 2S. The preaching will be by the pastor, Rev. R. W. Stuckey.
 MARION-Judson collage will begin the eighty-seventh session on Wednes day, September 17, with exercises in the auditorium.
 HEFLIN-C. F. Dodson, editor oi the Cleburne News, was called tC Brewen, Ga, Thursday on account Of the death of his brother, A. R. Dodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16

leader; Seaborn Mosely. scribe, and Nick Malowe, treasurer.
 Negro Shoots At Crowd-Buster Lewis, 7-year-old negro boy, has been turned over to probation officer Mrs. Philip Blondheim, to have an examina- tion made as to his sanity. The boy procured his fathers shot gun Sundy and fired into a group of negro boys, wounding one. He was taken in charge by the police and later turned over to the probation officer.
 Schools Open-The public schools of the city opened Monday for the fall term with the prospects of the largest attendance in the history of the schools.
 Negro Bound Over-Shad Hood and Josephine Somerville, negroes, were given preliminary hearing before Judge J. P. Shelton, Monday, charged with killing Charles Lyons, another negro. The woman was released and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
MARION SCHOOLS
 TO OPEN SEPT. N
Mrs. Alex Moore Helps Conduct
 Teachers Institute

MARION, Ala, Sept. 15.-(Spe- cial. al.)-Superintendent of Education w. R. Carothers, annouces that all rural schools will open Wednesday, Septem- Der IT. On Monday all teachers of the county met in Marion to attend the teachers institute. Mrs. J. Alex Moore of the department of education, Mont gomery, was present to represent that department.
 RObertsOn.Shivers Wedding-A we'd ding of interest occurred Wednesday when Miss Annette Robertson of Green vile, $. C., and E. E. Shiyers were married in Birmingham at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. W. H. Aber- nathy MT. and Mrs. Shivers will be at home in Marion after October 1.
 Officers Elected-At regular busi- ness meeting or the Baptist church the following officers were elected: Mir. Leland Fuller, church B. Y. P. U. director; Miss Annie Pierson, leader aof senior union; Miss Bessie Jones, leader of itermediate union, and Miss Kate McLendon, leader of the junior union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
FLORENCE-ATHENS ROAD AUTHORIZED
State To Repay County After 8-Mile Stretch
 Is Built
lState Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 15.- An important road project in Lauder dale county, extending eight miles be tween Florence and Killen, and on the highway between Florence and Athens, was authorized by the state highway commission today, after delegation headed by c. w. Ashcraft had appeared to urge the need of the road. The road was authorized conditioned upon the county bearing the cost of the prof ect until 30 days after its completion when it will be repaid by the state from a future sale of bonds. The com mission agreed to advertise the project as soon as plans are ready.
 Contracts for q project in Bullock county, comprising eight bridges on the road between Unionsprings and Bruce. vile, was awarded by the commission to Ed Pettus, a contract for an extension of four-tenths of a mile at the Union Springs end of the Union Springs. Bruceville road for $3,S45. 90.
 Parole Granted-Parole was granted by Gov. w. W. Brandon today upon recommendation of the pardon board, to Arch Robertson, Shelby county, convic- ted of distilling September 17, 1923 and sentenced for 12 to 13 months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
MURDER CASE SET
 IN SHELBY COURT Bob Merrill To Face Jury In
 McElroy Killing

COLUMBIA, Ala.,. Sept. 15.-(Spe- cial.)-Circuit court adjourned here last Thursday until today. Many inn portant cases have been set for the coming week, among them being that of Bob Merrill, accused of the killing of N. L. McElroy, nea1 Calera, and burn ing the body when "a search for Me Elroy was started Merrill's trial has been set for Thursdaa, September 19.
 School Opens-With' W. c. Harris as principal, the school at Underwood has started for the 1924-25 terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-16
25 CASES OF WINE
 SEIZED AT MOBILE
Three Members Of Crew Held
 On Liquor Charge

MOBILE, Sept. 15.-Twenty-five cases of fine wines, whiskies and cor dials were seized today aboard the Italian steamer Vallescura at this port by Sheriff Paul Cazalas and three mem bers of the crew docketed at the coun- ty jail on the charge of violating the prohibition law. Under cover men" of the sheriff's department were said to have purchased liquor aboard the yes sel.
 The steamer came into the limelights Saturday when Captain Angeleo Ciarlo, the master, was shot and afterwards died following an argument with Liveranni EttOre, member of the crew, who is being held without bond, charged with the killing.