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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
LITTLE
BEDTIME STORY
EOR a long minute Danny and
Nanny Meadow Mouse stared out

EOR long minute Danny and
Nanny Meadow Mouse stared out
at the sunny place among the bush
es beside the fence where Mr.. Black
snake lay summing himself. It had been a
narrow escape indeed. 1t had been such
a narrow escape that Danny was still
trembling so that his funny little short
tail shook. You know he had almost
run right into Mr.. Blacksnake. 1t was
lucky, very lucky, for Danny that that
Mr.. lBlacksnake was asleep at the time.
Danny could hardly believe even now
that Mr.. Blacksnake hadn't heard him
as he scampered back 30 suddenly that
he knocked SanLI Meadow Mouse over.
But Mr.. Blacksnake hadn't and as soon
as Danny and Nanny were sure of this
they began to breathe easier. Then they
stopped shaking.
what shall we do?' whispered
Nanny.
Get away from here as fast as our
legs will take us" Danny whispered
back.
Shall we go the way we have
come" asked Nanny.
NO" replied Danny promptly.
I'VE are going home to the Green
MeduOWs III spite OI hlr. DiuCksnAke
and every other danger that ever
was or ever will be. Now you follow
me and mind that you keep right at
my heels"
Nanny promised that she would, and
Danny led the way out into the open
in order to 90 around Mr.. Blacksnake.
He took good care. did Danny, to go a
long way around, for he is much afraid
of Mr.. Blacksnake and he intended to
take no chance that Mr.. Blacksnake
might wake up and see them. Perhaps
this was the wisest thing to do, but
It was also dangerous thing to do.
You see it meant leaving the safe cover
OF the bushes and, grass along the fence
and going right out where there was
nothing at all to hide them.
They had safely passed the place
where Mr.. Blacksnake lay and were
heading, back toward the fence again
when Danny caught sight of shadow
sweeping across the ground Now a
shadow wouldn't frighten you or me,
but Danny's heart jumped right up in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
THE TREND or FASHION
BY HELEN MERRILL EMERY

~ AAGAhSKN HkzHshhhA<hI EkWEbA }
TINE influence of the directoire
period upon the fashions of the
hour has been the cause Of not
little discussion. For weeks at the
beginning Of the season one heard
rumors that this style would be an inn
portant factor. Assertions as to- its
possible vogue were made and also
there were predictions that it could not
succeed.
As style in itself it cannot be said
to have achieved conspicuous posi-
ton, but as an influence it may be
taken seriously. It is in details that
it most often appears. The high crown
Of hat, the slight indication Of q
waist-line placed a bit above that of
the natural figure and the high stock
and frilled jabot may all be traced
back to the modes of this era.
Emphasizing a tendency to directoire
lines and yet absolutely in keeping with
the style trend of the moment is the
model illustrated, smart little affair
of navy twill which relieves it's, slim
severity by the addition Of frill of
cream lace and a tie Of black satin.
Fine soutache braiding. is utilized
with effective results to accent the
raised waist-fine and to form a border
around the skirt. Black bone buttons
and bound buttonholes are other points
of interest for in the present fashions
"a - II
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Birmingham Boys:
On Glee Club
OF University

!. Birmingham contributes largely to
any organization that represents the
University of Alabama, for Birmingham
10 made up of people who come from
far and near and numbers Of prominent
alumni Of the University, old and
young. These men were important in
the college life of their time and their
descendants and the youth Of today are
likewise at the forefront in college mat
ters at Alabama. On the University
Glee club, for instance, which comes to
the Phillips auditorium on. May 8 for
its annual concert, dance 10 follow at
the Tutwiler, includes several well
known young Birmingham men.
Among the most noted is j. Martin
smith, Jr., who is also business man
sger Of the Blackfriars, the university's
dramatic club, and whose literary talent
has often been displayed. One (of his
latest works Is the musical sketch
ing feature Of its program. This sketch
called 'Tut4T Tut Tut" has an Egyptian
flavor but is all round American and
is remarkably clever in its dialogue,
stage situations, etc. 1t is immensely
amusing and has captivating musical
setting made by Stark Padgett, the
unique young composer of Andalusia.
The leading lady of the sketch is
Maurice Caheen, popular Birming-
ham boy, the son Of Mfr. r. Caheen.
He is an important member of the Glee
club, being first tenor and a useful
man all around, He is anything but
lady like off the stage but makes up as
stunning oriental "vampp and will
De hit when the show is given in Bir-
nningham on May 8.
Among other Birmingham boys are
Percy Brown nephew of Buaien Brown,
Mrs. Ohme, etc. and Etheidred Sykes,
whose mother wrote theAswords to the
famous Stone Mountain Song. Sykes is
a valuable second tenor and pianist and
dancer in the sketch. Brown is among
the mandolin players.
Robert Thames is a recently added
member of the club to the string in
strument group, which is headed by
Sam Murphy, son of Judge Sam d.
Murphy and also one of the strong
second BASES on the club. Albert Rose
man 10 good baritone and a violinist
Of ability. j. Byron Head has an ex-
cepticnal baritone voice.
Charles Binion, the leadipg first
tenor. Of the organization and soloist
and valuable quartet man, is now Bir-
ningham boy, his family having recent
y moved to Birmingham from Geor-
giana.
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We Women
ss ssrry saAssERp

The other day girl reader of this
colume told me of a somewhat violent
love affair she had with young man
of prominent family and considerable
wealth four or five years ago.
The young man was most ardent In
his display of affection and was lavish
in his gifts. He fought battles with
rivals for her hand and gave every in
dication that this was the one great
love affair Of his young life. The girl
says she does not believe she cared
great deal for him than she did for
other young men she knew at the time.
She simply like his attentions and his
devotion and perhaps encouraged them
In her story to me she Skips few
intervening years: One day, she meets
the young man on the street. Their
eyes met but he does not seem to know
her. She sees in him a well-dressed,
pudgy man of 40. She knows he is
not yet 80. She says she is not the
least bit interested in him or attached
by him now but she is little hurt
because he fails to recognize her.
Why is it, she asks me, that man
of good birth and breeding can do such
things? To how many other girls has
he been evidently SO sincere and how
sincere was he with her?
My, answer to her was that it, is diff
ficult to Judge man or a woman
without being able to know what il
going on in his on her mind, but ]
thought the fact that she did not re-
turn hts affection made it easier for
him to forget. At any rate, since she
had not cared and did not now care,
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TODAY,S SHORT STORY

| 80 so very far in car. How far are
you going now, Miss Gifford?" to
Alma.
why. think to Hartwick," Alma
stammered, mentioning the nearest
small village.
At that instant Leslie found what
she was looking for---an easy place to
turn round. She swept into the wide
used driveway and swung backward
quickly.
"oh! Take care" cried Mrs. Haw.
yer in alarm! These little cars are
SO unreliable. You might have hit that
tree"
Leslie laughed a little fiercely. Then
she stepped on the accelerator.
Why, Leslie! casper Alma, II
thought" But Leslie looked so de.
termined that she did not finish her
protest.
They left Mrs. Hawyer at her door
and Mrs. Griffin stepped out also.
ut seems SO good to feel the sun.
shine" she said with a sniff and
SILVER: Thank you so much"
Yes, thank you," echoed Mrs Haw-
yer. pleasantly. i've enjoyed it,
really"
"shan't I get out, too, girls? asked
Mrs. Agnew.
Nor said Leslie. you stay in.
We are going to go right back till we
reach Hartwick this time. You can
have the whole back seat to yourself "
Why, didn't mind sitting there
in the seat said Mrs. Agnew. Il was
comfy as could be. And / got beauti.
fully rested. But should like to see
those apple trees again. And the love.
| " river. And the lilacs at that old
house-did you notice them, my dear q
II am afraid j did not replied
Alma. "Wait an instant, darling.
am going to sit back with4deare Mrs
Agnew. She has such clever eyes for
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his throat at sight of that shadow. He
didn't have to look up in the air to
know who made that shadow. Danny
knows the shadow of every one who
flies over the Green Meadows and of
every one who walks there. He has
made it his business to know shadows
and all about them.
"Redtail the Hawk ~ squeaked
Danny. Run, Nanny, run for cover y
Then Danny and Nanny did just as
they had done when Black Pussy so
nearly caught them--they separated
Danny darted straight ahead for the
fence-row as fast as his short legs
could be made to go. Nanny darted off
to one side. lodged, and crept under
some old cornstalks she had seen. Red
tail hesitated just wee second un-
decided which one to try to catch. That
one wee second gave Danny just time
enough to reach the bushes along the
fence and Redtail's great claws closed
on nothing, though the tip of one ac-
tually scratched Danny. With scream
Of disappointment Redtail swung up
into the air on his broad wings and
there he sailed in circles watching be-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
Don't Squeeze Black
Heads-Dissolve Them

Squeezing and pinching out black.
heads make the pores large and cause
irritation Blacl;heads are caused by
accumulations of dust and dirt and Sc
cr.'H,ls from lhc !, hin and tLe,e is only
one, safe and -..rr way and one tl,3;
never fails to get rid of them-a simple
way, too--that is to dissolve then Just
get from any drug store about two
ounces of calonite powder-sprinkle a
little on hot, wet cloth--rub ovef the
blackheads briskly for few seconds
wash off and you'll be surprised to see
that every blackhead has disappeared.
and the skin will be left soft and the
pores in their natural condition. ADV.
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] Hearts Of Two
sy vlseiaIA TERMUns VAN OF wATsa
CHAPTER iii


He hoped the fact that it was
storming would not prevent the older
sisters going out. But he was quite
sure it. would not. She was one of the
most conscientious church. workers he
had ever known. He admired her, and
found her of great assistance to him
In many ways. 1t was a pleasure to
talk with her of his plans, his dis
couragements, his successes and fall
ures In his new parish. She was al
ways sympathetic, always gentle and
Yet 1t was to Marian, self-reliant,
strong, independent, that his heart went
out At times he had almost spoken
some affectionate word to Lois--she
was 10 sweet and appealing. But the
thought Of Marian had tdeterred. him
from following this impulse He adj
mitted to himself that he was begin
ming to have for the younger girl a
deeper feeling of affection than he
could ever have for her sister--lovely
as Lois was.
Perhaps, he unused, as he fought his
way uptown against gusts of wind and
rain, he was fascinated by Marian.
For, try as he would, he could not
crush the feeling she aroused. =
He waited, his heart beating fast,
after he had rung the Horton doorbell.
Marian herself answered lit.
Why. Mr.. Sumner r. she exclaimed
In genuine surprise, II did not expect
2 caller ON such day asthis! Come
II met DR.. Hazen this morning, ;,
Sumner said as he struggled out Of
his rain-coat and hung il on the hat
rack. He told me your father did
not seem as comfortable as usual So
took the liberty Of stopping by to
express my regret and to ask if / could
be of service"
Father is no worse. DIR. Hazen
says the girl explained, leading the
way into the library where 4 coal fire
slowed on the hearth. AT least. that
II what he told lis. / supposev-with
quick look of anxiety that he was
telling US the truth ~ s 8
Il am certain he was, Sumner as
sured her.. For he expressed the
same opinion to me. YET Iswanted to
caH and inquire for Mr.. Horton Just
4 the same
1T was kind Of YOU" Marian said.
Il am sorry, however, that Lois is not
IN. She went out in spite of the
storm-for this is the afternoon for
the Guild meeting. You probably for
got that"
Marian noticed that the clergyman
flushed hotly.
"Sit down, won't you?" she said.
m0tioning to a chair at the end az
the hearth. Lois may be home soon
for there will hardly be enough men,
2ple out for regular meeting on such
day as this-will there?"
II hope there will BET" Harold
Sumner exclaimed. Miss Marian.
did not forget that there was a Guild
neeting this afternoon. remembered
hat, and that this was one of your
Plays at home. That was the main rea-
BON came. Because I wanted a
chanee Of talk with you alone"
Ito Be Continually
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
THE OSTRICH TRIMMED FRoCK

Ostrich feathers as trimming are
among the many innovations of the
season. They appear on frocks, capes
and accessories. A most becoming
frock of white georgette has finally
pleated tunic which reaches from neck
to knee, where it is bordered with q
wide band of white ostrich feathers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23

Choose Any $1,000 Pattern Hat For S 300
Choose Any $3.50 Pattern Hat For $1,000
Choose Any $500 Pattern Hat For $1,000
Choose Any $1,000 Pattern Hat For 5000
Choose Any $500 Pattern Hat For $1,000
Choose Any $1,000 Pattern Hat For $1,000
Choose Any $500 Pattern Hat For $27.OO
Choose Any $1,000 Pattern Hat For $500
Choose Any $500 Pattern Hat For $1,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
OLD.TIMB TOUCH IN MODERN
SCREEN =

Very modern but with a touch of old
world charm about it is large screen
that is plated cream and delicate pink.
Across the top of one of the panels is
quaint scene showing the first steam
carriage in England. One the other
panels are the other suitable decora-
tions. H
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
BATHING THE BABY

For the convenience of both baby
and nurse there is a folding bath of
canvas and rubber. Over the bath q
shelf can be placed with a strap to
hold the child in place while it 10 being
dressed. Many pockets are convent.
emily arranged to hold soap, towels,
safety pins, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
CHARMING PRINTED CHIFFONs

The new printed chiffons for summer
wear are beautiful enough to tempt the
most critical woman. The designs are
large and rather simple, with much
space between the flowers. Particu-
larly charming are the white chiffons
with large black iris or tulips scattered
across the surface. Others are of color
ed chiffon with contrasting flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-23
POWERED LINING IN NEW
TAILLETJR

A suit of black with fine hairline
check through it is lined with brill
iantly lowered silk. A scarf of pink
ish orange carries out the color scheme
of the lining.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05

BIZ Times Special
HARTFORD CITY. Ind, Sept. 5.
Mrs. Margaret Duff was at the
Blackford County jail early this
morning pacing the floor and plead
ing with Sheric George Goodrich to
release her son William, II, local
high school student. whose blow
during a fist fight with Raymond
Morris, IS, sent the latter to his
death. Duff was taken TO jail fol
lowing the death of Morris Tuesday
night.
Sheriff Goodrich granted the moth
er's plea and released the youth.
since no charges had been filed
against him.
Prosecutor Hugh Maddox an
nounced that he would file no
charges pending the sitting of the
grand jury in the case next Mon
day. He said he expected an in
dictment Of manslaughter to be re-
turned at that time.
The Morris boy was buried today
in the,I. o. o. F. cemetery here.
The fatal fight followed an at
tempted hiding Of Morris young
brother Benjamin last Tuesday eve
ming. Morris and Duff engaged In
a fstic duel and Morris died from a
blow on the Jaw" according to Cor
oner G. A. Sellars.
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headed for home.

The Boston II. piloted by Lieut.
Leigh Wade. had considerable di11-
Guilty getting off the water be
cause Of the calm. and finally TAXED
out to the entrance Of the harbor,
taking the air. as he reached the open
sea, opposite Pictou lighthouse.
The destroyer Starry, which had
been standing by, Immediately picked
up tha planes anchor buoys ana
raced out To sea after them.
The weather was very hazy
i Rain was reported from ST. John.
n. B.. in a radio from the destroyer
Lawrence. 1t was believed possible
the airmen might stop there if
weather conditions were too bad.
Despite the thick weather Navy
officers believed the airmen would
make the trip without stopping and
estimated the 520-mile flight would
(TuIn to Page 15)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
$4,000 BLAZE
At GLASS PLANT
Cause of Morning Fire Is Un-
known,

Fire of unknown origin caused
damage estimated at 5000 by com
pany officials at the Marietta Man
ufacturing Company glass plant sto-
rage building, Sixteenth st. and
Sherman DR.. this morning. Loss on
the building was $4,000 and the re-
mainder in chemicals stored in vats,
1t was stated. Insurance covers the
loss.
Flames were discovered under the
asbestos roof az a. M, when the
mixing room force went to work.
The company volunteer fire depart
ment of seventy-five men was at
work on the flames when city ap-
paratus arrived. Fire Chief John J.
O'Brien directed that hose be used so
as to keep water away from the
chemical watts. The chemical is use
less after water strikes it.
O'Brlen said one corner Of the
storage room looked as if there had
been an explosion, but employees
said they heard no blast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
OFF|CERSSTUDY
BUS CONGESTION
Kentucky Ave, Parking Is
Traffic Problem.

An investigation Of traffic conges-
ton on Kentucky Ave. due to the
parking of motor busses in the CEN
ter of the street, was conducted to-
day by Lieutenant Johnson and
Sergeant Shine, following several
complaints made to police.
''It is getting pretty bad when fire
apparatus cannot use the city
Streets" Lieutenant Johnson said.
Fire engine house No. 13, at Ken
lucky Ave. and Maryland St. has
a number of downtown calls and a
fewminutes' delay make great dif.
ference.
Some solution of the problem will
be worked out and presented to the
city council for an ordnance LeG-
tenant Johnson said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
SERIOUS CHARGE FACED
Police Say MotOrist Didn't Stop
After Striking Child.

Quick wit Of John Growers, 1910 S.
Talbot Ave, today brought about
the arrest Of Burnside Smith, 32l9
Ruckle st. on charges Of assault
and battery and failure to stop after
an accident
Growers told police Smiths car
struck Shirley Grimm, 3. apartment
IL, Dolly Madison apartments. Thir.
teenth and Alabama SITS. bruising
her shoulder and back. He picked
up the child and carried her into her
home. at the same time noting the
license number Of the car. He no.
tilted police and the arrest followed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
UPDIKE RUMOR is DENIED
Will Not Quit Congress Race, Secre-
tary Mccoy Says.

Daily Mccoy, secretary of the Re-
publican State committee branded to-
day rumor that Ralph .updike, G.
o. P candidate for Congress from
the Seventh District. would resign
from the ticket as false and unbe-
ievable.
According to statements, there is a
well-defined move underway among
certain ex-service men to seek Up
dike's removal.
At Updike's office it was stated he
make the race. Remster Bingham,
local attorney, it was said was being
talked as Updike's successor. Bing-
ham stated he knew nothing of the
move.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
ASHBY IS NAMED
FORCHARTERJOB
PiCkinS Expected to Be Other
Attorney,

Samuel Ashby. corporation counsel
under Mayor Jewett, will be one of
the attorneys named to rewrite the
city's charter, Mayor Shank an
nounced today. Ashby is believed to
favor William Pickens, corporation
counsel under Mayor Bell. as the
other attorney to redraft the char
ter.
Ashby approved the mayors plan
as one Of the most progressive steps
the city could take. and said 1t
probably would require ninety days
Of constant work.
Services of two >stenographers ana
the two attorneys will require close
to $40, 1000, Mayor Shank said, but he
indicated that this sum might be
saved in one provision Of the new
charter, where duplication in city
departments results.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
THIS IS COOLEST DAY
Temperature of 63 at 1 %. m. Sets
Record for This Summer.

Today was the coolest day this
summer, according TO weather bu-
reau records.
At i p. m. it was 63
Restaurants this morning report
ed a boom in wheat cakes and other
winter Chow" with temperatures re-
sembling those of October.
A chilly weekend also loomed,
with no change in temperature pre-
dicted by the weatherman. Even
cooler weather was slated for south
portions of Indiana.
The lowest temperature during the
last twenty-four hours was reached
at $50 a. M, with So. At 8 a. m. the
thermometer climbed degrees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-05
County Attorney Says 1925
Appropriation Ordinance
Is Illegal and Can Not Be
Remedied Commission
erS Refuse to Sign Bill.
BOARD SAYS COUNCIL
OVERLOOKED MATTER
1924 Levy viii Remain in
Effect if New Measure Is
Stricken 0ut-SaIary In
creaseS Would Go by
Boards,

Action of county commissioners
today in refusing TO approve and
sign the 1925 budget of s2,O7O.OOO
precipitated a crisis in courthouse
finance. Commissioners say the
budget is illegal.
The county council, in annual ses-
sion since Tuesday, are to meet to-
morrow to take final action on the
budget ordinance, and incidentally
increase the tax levy seven or eight
cents from the twenty-one cents Of
this year.
Commissioners John Kitley and
John McCloskey raised the point the
law makes IL imperative the com
missioners sign the budget ordi-
nance before it is submitted to
council.
Was Not Presented
We never approved or signed this
budget" they said 1T was never
presented to us for such action"
County Attorney Russell J. Ryan
advised the commissioners the bud
get is Illegal. and that the time for
their approving II is past II the
1925 budget goes out, he said. the
result will be the county must get
along in 1925 on the same levy as
this year The September meeting
of the council is the only time the
budget can be fixed. he said. County
officials who have asked for increases
in salaries of deputies and for sddi-
tfOral helm will he danfad fber7 II
the 1925 budget is illegal
Dunn Sees "Technicatities"
County Auditor Harry Dunn. whose
duty II Is TO prepare the budget and
present 1t to the commissioners and
then to the council, insisted the af-
fair is a legal technicality. and the
commissioners could sign yet He
will present copies for approval and
signature Saturday morning Com
missioners said it will be no use.
Kitley. president, said the commits
sioners have been a rubber stamp
long enough, and the auditor and
council intended TO fix taxes and
make appropriations without COR
sulting the commissioners Dunn
denied this. The council is Repub-
hcan, as is Dunn, and the commits
sioners are Democratic.
The commissioners formally ap-
proved the township road bond tax
levy. increasing taxes In several
townships. They said they never
had done II before, and asked who
fixed it in former years.