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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
RESUME SCHOOL 5 U Il ] IN t PLAN
Bessemer District To Spend sr Large Sum On Improve
 mentS Plan
BEsSEMER BCREAUN
 THE .tGE-HERALD ! Bessemer, Ala, Jan. 7l

With the receipt of funds from the sale of s150,000 in school bonds. work has been resumed on the con- astruction program of the Bessemer schools. Construction of additions to three school buildings was begun last week. The contract for this work was let to Holly and Davis some months ago, but had been held lp pending the sale of the bonds. which was delayed through a dis agreement of attorneys over technl- .calities in the sale.
 -,f@ Work was started the past week at the Jonesboro, Clarendon and negro sr high schools, and considerable floor space is to be added to these build ;ngs at cost of s47.o00, including plumbing and wiring. At the Jones' zt,oro school a two-story annex is 10 be built. which will add four rooms, ;tfsd other interior changes are to be made which will make available space for large assembly hall
 A new brick lunch room is to be ieled to the clarendon Avenue ehool. work starting there last week ',lGo. Th" women of the Parent Ecsch.r association have a plan 10 ffTris1 and place the rooms in op- ration the latter part of this ses- < on.
 l. 1AIalpro, ements now under way at tl,n negro high school consists of lls-" auditorium. which can be con 'tN'stFi tllO cidSSIoOIiIS. Si 1i'4'.i gre beiE.l cpnstructed to separate the ,a.'ious portions of tne hall and in .,i,jition it "all Dc used as a CIVIC
 .it ithcrtra place for the negroes, s.atiEg more than l.2oo.
 DIRECTORS MILL MEET
 Th,.rc VIII te regular meeting ~ thc bu .rd uN directors of the ts.,aYil,c;' ot Commerce Wednesday :4ft9rnoon al o'eloei>. As this is i.,, first meeting of the year. J-,..e aten.lance has been asked Ear frl' future work will he dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
BANDITS GET LOOT
Enter Fashionable New York Apart
 ment And Take Valuable Gems

ment And Take Valuable Gems
 NEW YORK. Jan. 7.-Three ban dits today forced entrance into the fashionable Seventh avenue apart ment of MT. and Mrs. Louis Rich mond. took jewels valued at $10,0o0 and fled. The robbery was carried out in a manner similar to that per- petrated last Thursday in the Seven- ty-ninth street apartment of David Palter. where loot of $4.000 in jewels, was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
FAIRFIELD BANK |S ID NAME OFFICERS Federal Census Now Under Way-Big Increase Is
 Expected
FAIRFIELD BrREAu <,
 THE AG&-HERALD Fairfield. Ala.. Jan. 1I

At the annual stockholders meet ing of the First National bank of Fairfield. which will be held at o'clock Tuesday, Robert Jemison. Jr., will be reelected president; P U. Shook, vice president; c. N. Gilley cashier, and Chris Maruge, assistant cashier. The officials will be named following the election of the direc- tors by the stockholders. There is ex- pected to be the same directors elected, which includes MT. Jemison. Mir. Shook, John L. Raul, MT. Gilley, Charles J. Donald, and A. Clinton Decker.
 The First National bank. 1t was stated Monday, does not plan to erect it's proposed building on Gary avenue this year. As to the payment of a dividend 1t is stated that the regular 8 per cent was declared and paid a few days ago, and that subject will not be handled at the meeting Tues day. The bank has been through a year of great satisfaction so far as increase in business is concerned, and the officials feel gratified at the an- nual reports made Tuesday. The out look for 1924 is said to be reassuring.
 ATTENDS FATHERS DEATH
 Wide regret was expressed :n Fair
  of the death of Dr. Allgood, at All good. Ala. father of Homer W. All good. M. D., district physician in Fairfield. for the Tennessee com pany. He was also father of Con- gressman Allgood. and Is survived by other sons and relatives. Dr. Allgood of Fairfield went to Altoona Monday and will attend the funeral services to be here at that place Tuesday aft ernoon.
 FEDERAL CENSUS UNDER WAY
 The federal census. of Fairfield under the supervision of ~si:1uel b. Rhoades. will start Tuesday morning. Official enumeration sheets were re ; ceived Monday afternoon by MT Rhoades. who has appointed 10 enumerators to visit the various homes in Fairfield. The census, it is stated. will be completed by Saturday and will be announced officially from Washington within a short time. Mir. Rhoades said Monday that he expect ed the enumeration to be completed in record time. The official census by the federal government will be of great value to Fairfield in handling her financial matters, especially as they relate to bond issues.
 MRS. BURKs CONFIRMED
 Mrs. Victor Burks' appointment as postmaster at Fairfield has been con- firmed by the Senate, according to announcement Monday. Her nomina- tton was sent to the Senate several weeks ago. and the confirmation was made by the Senate committee. Mrs. Burks succeeded Robert Stephens, Jr., as postmaster here, and has made a flattering record since assuming charge. The patrons of the office have expressed their qualification over the service being rendered and the faith of the Washington official Is indicated by the extra territory recently assigned to the Fairfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

In Germany no one is allowed to have radio who doesn't pay a fee of 25 gold marks and obtain a per- init from the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

RICKENBACKER TOURING Brand new, only $1,14O, (list price $1,875). This car was won in The Age-Herald's "Help Yourself Club" and has all the standard equipments, including four-wheel brakes. Owner must sacrifice. Call Main 3441, ask for MT. Laval let. "A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
ITO ADDREss MEETING

The Fairview School Improvement association will meet Tuesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock, at which time Miss Elizabeth Dickinson will Sad- dress the meeting on the subject: "Give Every Child a Chance" The members will serve refreshments and there will be other features to the prORram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE

CLEVELAND--5 passenger sport, 1922 model. A big bar gain for own use or a dandy for trade on new car. Owner must sell at once. For ap- pointment address W-29, care Age-Herald. .A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

Sa,i9,-ood is the wood of chlor- ox,.;6n .vri.trnia from India.
 Lungs oc the average adult contain TO 900 900 cells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
EMPLOI MENT
HELP WANTED-MALp

WANTED-Pattern maker (beveI gear
 exp.), also molder; partner for contrac- tor with $500 to $1.ooo; lady stenographer; stage carpenter; stage electrician: white short order cook white waitresses; boys girls on factory work; white and coIored coal loaders with families: colored short order cooki colored truck driver; hotel hall boys. orderly, boys, bus boys; butler women cooks, nurses. hotel maids: boys girls for dishwashers: othera 2119ls sd Ave. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

FORD TOURING-$250 cayh takes 1928 model Ford tour- ing; new top and curtains 1924 windshield; a real bar. gain; act quickly. Phone 4900, Branch 22, ask for Myers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

tended by over 200 guests and much interest is being displayed in the gathering. R, F. Ham Is chairman of the entertainment committee and as a consequence is working hard to have the largest and most enjoyable affair that he has so far handled. The guests list will include several persons not members of the yAssocia- ton. William E. Turnipseed. pres ident of the Kiwanis club, will pre- side as toastmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08


  condition books n C.. M WILLIAMSON Cashier  ATTEST: MARGARET D. DENSON, Notary Public r. B. YIELDING, }
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
TO PRESENT PLAY

At the Ensley High school Tues day morning at 10:2o o'clock the Ar gonian society of girls will present a play entitled -"Not Man in the House." Rehearsals have been fre- quent and the student body is antici- pating a program of rare interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
MERCHANTS TO BANoUEr

Ensley Associated Merchants will meet at a banquet to be given Tues day night at the Masonic temple, to which have been invited their wives and friends. The banquet will mark the end of the administration of John A. Smith as president of the associa- tion and the beginning of the term of P. H. Tyler, who will have been installed as president during the morning.
 The program will consist of music by band from the high school; , quartet arranged by William School; address by President Tyler. former president: John A. Smith, Prof. E. E. Smith of the high school and Rev. Ben T. Waites of Bessemer.
 The banquet is expected to be at-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
TYLER HEADS MERcHANrs
TO ENTERTAIN PREACHERS

Rev. Edmonds Bennett, D. D., rec tor of St. Johns church, will enter tain the eiergymen of Ensley at M. Beckwith. They will dine at the rectory on Ensley Highlands Those attending will include Rev. William H. Mansfield, Rev. D. H.. Griffin, Rev. ID. c. Scott, Rec. L. A. Bru- baker Rev: David Gardner. Dr. Ben nett and Bishop Beckwith. Invita- tions nave also been extended to per- stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
LAW CLERK

Wanted for downtown w office; excel lent opportunity to study law. Apply at once. 2003 Jeff- Co. Bank Bldg. \ MEN-Prepare firemen. brakemen, coloFed roads. Write Inter-Railway. bepA. 30l, Indianapolis. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
BAND YNsTRTTMEvrs .pD,,,r

Prof Elmer E. Smith, principal of the Ensley High school, Monday an nouneed the arrival of half the in = school band which Is undergoing a complete reorganization. It is stated that S7 pieces will be used in the or sanitation when it is finally com pleted. of which half had arrived at the high school. It is stated that boys of the schools are enrolling as members and that soon this section will be able to boast of a live and worth while organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
Report of Condition of the Woodlawn Savings Bank

Located at Woodlawn, Ala. At the Close of Business Dec, 3I. 1923
 RESOURCES:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
TO ADDRESS KIWANIANs

It was announced Monday that Rt. Rev. C.. M. Beckwith. Episcopal bishop of Alabama, would be the principal speaker at the Ensley Xii wants club luncheon to be held Thursday at the Masonic temple Bishop Beckwith has many friends among the members of the Ensley club and his address is being antici- pated with considerable interest. He will be accompanied by Rev. Ed nonds Bennett, D.D., whose guest Bishop Beckwith is. James Dupuy. chairman of the entertainment com mittee of the Kiwanis club, said Monday there will be other interest ing plans made for the meeting Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

Karnak Sales
Exceed Supply
Thousands of Local Citizens Praise Celebrated New
Medicine While Other States Clamor For
It, Popularity Is Explained

cloSged with waste, the system be-
comes poisoned with impurities, the
nerves break down and a hundred
different symptoms and ailments APP
pear. Indeed. scientists the world
over are coming more and more to
accept the theory of NJ. Andre that
mal-nutrition. through failure OF the
digestive system 10 work properly. is
the starting point of most human
complaints.
Rich Suffer.
This malady strikes the rich and
the poor alike. for no matter how
much food we eat. 1t does more harm
than good II the stomach fails TO di-
gest il. The indiGested part putrifies
and nils the system with poisonous
gases and impurities that tear down
the tissues, sap the strength ana
wreck the nervous system.
The suffering of the victim IS
often acute and pitiful to behold.
At other times n gradual decline
in health sets in that brings old axe
before it's time and shortens the life
by tens of years.
The first symptoms Of this dread
full condition are usually fullness in
the stomach after meals, belchiuE
headaches. constipation and weak
ness, with a bad taste in the mouth
of mornings. These symptoms ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07

! birth certificates of certain motion
| picture actress and that / knew MIR.
! Hearst had sent woman who pre-
, tended to be countess to Florida to
/ get evidence. He said he had told
! Mr. Watson that | intended to use
that information to blackmal Mr..
! Hearst.
"Eidlitz said he told Mr.. Watson
' that had the number of the car and
the name of the man who went to
Mexico with the same party. the
same motion picture actress. He
said that few days later Hearst
communicated with Watson and said
to Watson Fallon must be destroy
ed.
Fallon is charged with hrbinG
Charles w. RendiEs a juror in the
Durrell- Gregory mail fraud case.
where Fallon represented one of the
defendants. but he answered this
charge today with the assertion that
he did not meet Rendigs until after
the trial of the mail fraud case. He
Immediately afterward accused Ern-
est Eidlitz, former investigator OF
Fallon. of telling Mr.. Watson of
Fallon's possession of the papers.
Fallon testified that Eiditz told
him that he had been informed by
reporter OF lne New YORK American
that Fallon was going to have him
arrested for signing Fallon's name
to checks. He asserted Eidlitz said
he had received $4,000 from the Amer
lean with a promise OF $4,000 IL Fall
Ion was convicted.
lie stated that Eidlitz promised
to make an affidavit setting forth lis
confession. but Fallon said he gave
up hope of getting the affidavit aft
er he twice had gone to Montreal to
see Eidlitz and Edilitz had postponed
making the confession.
Richard j. Shanahan, Fallon's
counsel. then led Fallon to the sub
iect Of d recent meeting with Wat
son at the latter's home, to which
Watson previously testified.
did Watson say TO you that you
should plead guilty." asked Shana-
han.
My case was never discussed"
said Fallon.
Watson had testified that he ad-
vised Fallon to plead guilty, move
his own temporary disbarment and
throw himself on the mercy OF the
court.
lie claimed another point toward
the close of the session today when
an affidavit by Rendigs. the contents
Of which are unknown but which Fall
Ion stated would clear him, WAS ad-
mitted as evidence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Paulen Winner
G. o. p. Governor
Nomination, Missouri

hansan City, Aug. 6.-(By A. P)-
Lieut.. Gov. Ben Z. Paulen won the Re-
publican gubernatorial nomination in
Kansas by a plurality which will run
close TO 10000, incomplete unofficial
returns from Tuesdays primary indi-
Gated tonight. Governor ]. NJ. Davis,
Democratic incubcnt, easily outstrip-
ped his nearest opponent. ex-Mayor
HARRY Burton Of Kansas City.
-Paulen, president of the Kansas
bankers Association and fndorsee Of
the ku Klux Khan, ran strong In many
agricultural counties, contrary to pre-
election predictions that he would
draw his principal strength from the
more popuIous centers.
incoming returns only served to in
crease the overwhelming victory scored
by I. 8. Senator Arthur Capper in his
race for the Republican nomination
for the senate.
The close race between James Ma
lone. Topeka, and Ed T. Hackney. Well
ington, for the Democratic nomination
Tor United States senator continued
as returns came in, with Malone ahead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
SEEK NOMINEE
Continued from PAGE One)

whom they voted. None was obliged
to publish his vote, but under ad-
vice of the majority of the supreme
court justices no vote will be count
ed for either candidate unless the
voter who claims to have cast the
same appears in person before the
Governor and Council and satisfies
them that he voted for such candi-
date.
This proceeding, which was de-
scribed by Governor Baxter in his
opening statement as an expert
ment" governing which there is no
provision in our constitution or stat
utes," has been ContraSted by Maine
newspapers editorially with the aC-
ton, also under direction of the SUI
preme court justices, in throwing
out entirely the vote of st. Agatha
in Aroostook county, because no Vot-
ing booths were used there, as re-
quired by the statutes to secure
secrecy. The vote was % to 0 in
Farrington's favor.
Governors Statement
Governor Baxter in his opening
statement said:
THE Council and myself fully ap-
preciate the difficulties and under
stand the complications of the pres
ent situation. We are here not of
our own volition, but because of the
advice given us by majority of the
justices of our Supreme Court.
I'VE have conducted the recount
in accordance with the law, but de-
sire it to he understood that there
Is no provision under our Constitu-
ton or statutes to govern the pro-
ceedings we are about to undertake.
The Supreme Court Justices have
suggested this plan and we are car
rying it out. as we consider it our
duty to do so.
"Our Supreme Court has the con-
fidenCe of our people, and there is
no higher tribunal to which we can
appeal for advice. The Chief Jus
tiCe has been consulted as to all de-
tails and his advice is to he followed
TO the letter. He expressed himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Sch. Flying Cloud
Wins AstOr Cup in
Cruise n. Y. Club Fleet

Newport, Il. J.. Aug. 1.-THE schoon-
er Flying Cloud, owned by w. ".
AldriCh of New York today won the
Astor cup for SChoOncrs in the first
event Of the annual cruise of the New
York Yacht Club fleet off Newport
today.
The Spartan. owned by II. w. Ha-
nan Of New York, won the cup in the
slOop class race.
The race for the AstOr cups, an an
nual event in the yachts cruise,
brought out eight schooncrs and four
sloops as competitors. The fleet will
cruise eastward and northward from
here TO Bar lIarhor, Maine, where on
August IA tho Kings cup race will
be held.
TodaY'S race was delayed an hour
ny lack ofwind and was held in light
airs. south by west, which never eX-
Cecdcd ten knots. Tho Flying Cloud
won from the Wildhrc, owned by G..
w. Harding of Boston. last years
winner. on n time allowance.
In the sloop race, the Spartan led
easily, finishing far ahead Of the Iro-
quOis II, her only Comw titor to COM
plote the race.
In n special race for 4 cup offered
~ Commodore II. $. Vanderbilt. FOR
40 foot sloops the Sally Ann, own
cd by Spendcr Borden, Of Fan River,
was an easy victor.
Corrected times Of tho winners
over tho rs 81 mile course from
Brcnton Reef Light to Block Island,
thence to Scaconnet Light and return
follow:
Flying Cloud. four hours, IS min
utes and 20 seconds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Hearst Paper
Plotted His Ruin
Contention FallOn

New York. Aug. 6--William ],
Fallon on trial before Federal Judge
McClintic for alleged j. hribing. to-
DAY testified that his trial was the
outgrowtl Of a plot by William Ran
dolph Hearst. and Victor Watson.
assistant publisher Of the New York
American. a Hearst paper, TO ruin
him.
The indicted attorney, quoting an
alleged confession Of Ernest Eidlitz,
n former cmploye told the jury his
destruction had been planned because
Eidlitz had revealed 70 Watson Fall
Ions possession Of birth certificates
Of the children Of certain motion
picture actress.
The defendant quoted the alleged
Eidlitz confession as reputed to have
been made in the apartment of Billie
Eennett. actress. in the presence of
Miss Bennett. Fallon. Walter 0'Neill
and Mrs Mona Lewis, who lived with
Miss Bennett.
FalIons testimony on the confess
sion ALLEGED To have been made to
him by EiGltz included this quota :
ton.
"Eidlitz said TO mo that he told
Watson he was fearful he would he
arrested and that he knew I had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Ponzi Faces New
Charges After
Finishing Term

Plymouth Mass, Aug. 6-Charles
PonZi, his term as a Federal prisoner
ended, left the Plymouth Jail today.
Accompanied by deputy sheriff he
went TO Boston to try to arrange for
the furnishing of $4,000 bail required
of him on charges brought in the
state courts in connection with his
financial schemes.
Four years ago PonZi attracted the
attention of the whole country by his
offer 10 pay huge interest on short
term investments in his Securities
Exchange Co. of Boston, which pur-
ported 40 operate plan of dealing in
International postal reply coupons
and TO be making great profits
through the depreciation in foreign
exchange. Thousands Of persons en-
trusted millions to him and many OF
them received the promised profits
Finally the authorities stepped IN
and closed up the business. POM
was convicted in the Federal Court
on charges of using the mails in 6
scheme TO defraud. the testimony in
dicating that the postal coupon
| scheme had not been operated as rep
resented.
/ Ponzi's company went into the
( hands of receivers. his palatial home
in Lexington was sold for the bene-
fit of creditors and he was sentenced
I to iail for five years. With the usual
remittance for good behavior this
( term expired today.
/ Involved in PonzIs crash was the
I Hanover Trust Company of Boston
/ in which he was a large stoCkholder
/ The bank was forced to close and
the conditions disclosed there led &c
I an investigation of several other
( trust companies in Boston which
/ were closed by the bank Commiss-
/ Toner because their assets had beer
I impaired by improper loans and
/ other irregularities.
/ Ponzi was taken from Jail in W.
! to stand trial in the state court or
1 charges of conspiracy and larceny
| and was acquitted, but other indict-
| ments are pending.
| PonZi's discharge as prisoner al
! the county Jail here, where he has
1 been a trusty employed as handy
man during most of his three and
I one half years term, was aCcompa'
MED by no formality. In charge Of
! Deputy Sheriff Robbins he was TAX
en- to Boston at an early hour, and
there was to be turned over to the
/ Suffolk County authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Authorities Told
To Watch Out for
waldo Co. Fugitives

Sheriff Henry Cummings and the
Augusta police officials were warned
Wednesday evening by Sheriff Little
field of Waldo county to be on the
watch for three prisoners who made
effective their escape from the Wal
do = county Jail Wednesday. The
three. George Pearson, Roger
Greenlaw and Albion Green, made
their escape sometime during the
day and 1t is not known in which di-
rection the three are headed. Green
was out on parole.
Pearson is described as being q
years old, five foot seven inches and
half tall. weighs AS pounds with
teeth missing in front of the upper
jaw. He has dark eyes, dark hair
and when last seen was wearing a
dark suit and red shoes and a sailor
gtraw hat.
Greenlaw. aged 1S. is Of light COM
plexion, FIVE foot in height, with
gray eyes and dark hair cropped
close to his head and was wearing
khaki pants and shirt and a cap.
Green is 10 years old, height 1--WE
foot, eight inches, with gray eyes,
hair cropped close and was wearing
dark brown overalls and cap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-07
Criticize Failure
To DenOunce Khan

New York, Aug. Collection OF on'
GERS, criticism Of both major pollti,n,
parties for failing to denounce tne
KIux Khan. and reading of the bIesSHs
sent by Pope Plus XXI, marked the eee
ond days session of the 42nd anna
convention of the knights OF Coiu.1
bus. The convention will convene ~
morrow for the final session AZ "nI.i
consideration will he given TO lnte'n TO-
and external plans of the order LOT
next year.
Daniel A. Tobin Of Brooklyn We
elected supreme director to succ,. .
william p. Larkin of New YORK ~
L. w. Fahey, st. Paul, was elected su
preme physician, defeating DR.. Ma'hI"
A. FINLEY of Iowa. Elections TO "a
supreme board of directors lncluu,1
Patrick H. Rice, Georgia: John +. M.
tin, Wisconsin,: John A. O'Dwyer' on!y;
Frank Matthews. Nebraska a"'
Charles McAIevy, Rhode Island.