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Evening star., 1924-01-05
WILL HONOR KiTCHIN.

Republican leaders of the House
have decided to devote next wednes-
days session to a memorial service
for the late Claude Kitchin of North
Carolina, for years the minority floor
leader. Republicans and democrats
alike will eulogize the former rep
resentative.
The House legislative program for
pared speeches and action on a bill
by Representative Little, republican,
Kansas, to codify federal laws on
Monday, the report of the Interior
Department appropriation bill Tues
day, and the beginning of its coHsid-
Grafton Thursday. = = r - -. ...i
Evening star., 1924-01-05
ToWNLEY suRRENpERs,

FARGO, N. d.. January 5.-A.. c.
Townley, former president Of the Nom
partisan League, came to Fargo and
surrendered himself to the Cass coun-
tya authorities on warrant charging
him with enbez1lement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08

 DEFENDS SELF
Representative Langley Says He
 Is Second Man In Veterans Probe

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The House waited in vain today for Kim formation from the department of jus tice, as to the identity of the two repre- sentatives charged in Chicago grand .jury's report with improper use of in fluencc.
 No reply to the resolution adopted yesterday, directing the attorney gen eral to disclose the names was received and there was no indication as to when it would be Forthcoming.
 Although declaring he had no official information that he was one of the men involved, Representative Langley, re- publican, of the Tenth Kentucky dis trict, took the floor to defend his name. Facing 200 of his colleagues, he said he knew reports we're in circulation that he was one of the accused. Publication of his name in newspapers prompted him, he said, to speak out without wait. ing for the department of justice re- ports. He declared unequivocally that he was guilty of no wrong doing.
 Several times during his brief speech, the Kentuckian, who is chairman of the public buildings committee, was ap- plauded by his colleagues, who rose to cheer him as he left the floor.
 At the time Representative Zihlman, republican, Maryland, who also was mentioned in newspaper accounts as be- ing one of the men referred to in the Chicago grand jury report, was not on the floor although he was present in the House chamber at intervals during the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
SHOOTING ENDS
 POLITICAL MEET
One Democrat Shot; Score In- jured At Kansas City
 Gathering

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 7.- One man was shot, another was stabbed twenty were injured and more than two score were arrested, in free-for- all fray between 250 constituents of two factions of the local democratic organization Friday night.
 The battle lasted for nearly half an hour and only fierce attack by forty policeman who answered a riot call succeeded in putting down the uprising.
 For weeks feeling has run high be- tween supporters of Mike Fender, and his rival, Miles Bulger, little czar" of the second ward. The tension was in- tensified the last few days by the approach of the democratic primary scheduled to open Friday evening.
 Two hundred Pendergrast supporters blocked the stairway to the municipal court room and milled about the street in front of the building when Bulger supporters, arrived, Bulger was pre- pared to obtain majority of delegates to the state convention, if fighting spirit would do it.
 A few moments later shot rang out, and John Boylan, 30, Fender grast man, fell wounded. A knife flashed and Frank Rose, 35, dropped, slashed in the face and neck.
 A squad of police then guarded the meeting which proceeded peacefully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
MILLIONS SPENT
 IN BUILDING WORK
Meridian's Expenditure To Total
 Over $1,750,000

MERIDIAN, Miss, March 1.-- Especial. )-Meridian building im- provement program already in sight for the present year will exceed $1S50.0O0. Included in the expenditures will be $5O0, 900 for public school improvement. $400,000 for street paving, guttering. curbing and sewerage extension and $100,0OO for improvement in the munic- ipal water system. Plans for begin ming of work on these three expendi- lures are about completed.
 Private building ventures already be- gun include Shrine mosque of Ham asa temple to cost around S300.000. a S2O0,0OO Y NJ. c. A. building. the money having been contributed by citizens through public subscriptions, the Brookshire Ice Cream factory at cost of $35, 900, the Texas Oil com pany's new filling station at cost of $25,O00, the James F. Webb funeral home at a cost of $50,000 and the Ben Pollman bakery at cost of S30,O0O. In addition large sum is to be spent in the building of new homes and the repair of others and it is estimated that during the year improvement expendi- lures will reach, if not exceed, the two million mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
ONLY RUMBLNCS
 FOR DAUGHERTY
Attorney Generals Return To Capital Comes Amidst
 Dead Calm

WASHINGTON, March :. - The storm which has been expected to att tend the return to the capital today of Attorney General Daugherty failed to break, and outwardly tonight there was dead calm in the controversy over his retention in the cabinet.
 Underneath the calm. however. there were rumblings which were accentuated by further steps by the Senate commit tee which expects early next week to begin it's investigation of MT. Daugh- erty's administration of the department of justice. The committee isued sub poenas for half dozen witnesses. but in accordance with the policy previous ly decided upon, did not disclose the line of testimony expected from those who were called.
 MT. Daugherty was silent, the White House was silent. and Daugherty's crit ics in the Senate produced no fresh attack to mark his return after nine- day trip to Chicago and to Florida.
 Rejoins Official Family
 Arriving in the capital about half an hour before the Friday cabinet meeting. Mir. Daughcrty went direct to the White House to attend q meeting of President COolidgc's official family ut WHICH DEcStiit ditcENuIu the controversy raging about the Att0r- ney General, was not mentioned. He spent the remainder of the day study ing precedents, whether the department of justice could legally meet the re- quest of the House for the names of the two representatives charged by a Chicago grand jury with the misuse of their influence.
 The subpoenas issued by Senate in- vestigating committee went to Dave Gershon, san Diego. Cal: Emile Kos terlitzky. Los Angeles; Forest c. Pen dleton. New Orleans; Charles Breni- man, Dallas, and William Wiseman and B. c. Baldwin, San Antonio. The no- tices to appear were sent out at the request of Senator Wheeler, democrat, Montana. the official prosecutor of the committee.
 Pendleton From South
 NEW ORLEANS, March For rest c. Pendleton, summoned to appear before the Senate committee which will investigate the acts of Attorney Gen. eral Daugherty, formerly was chief of the southern division of the department of justice with headquarters here. Mir. Pendleton said he had already received a subpoena from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
FARM BUREAU BUSY

LAUREL, Miss, March 7.-(Spe- al.)-The Jones county farm bureau did a total business of $23, ,71O.S0 dur ing the month of February, according : to a statement issued by the bureau to the Jones county board of supervisors. The report also tells of the terracing and pruning exhibitions put on through the county during the month, and ex- plains that 100 demonstration acres of cotton are being planted under the di- rection of the bureau ill connection with the First National bank.
 U. D. C.'s Entertain.-T Stephen Lee chapter, U. D. C.. held a most en- thusiastic meeting Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. P. NJ. McDon- aid on First avenue. Entertaining with Mrs. Mcdonald were Mrs. c. w. Oar win, Mrs. Clyde Wells and Mrs. w. L.. Pack.
 Mrs. c. W. MOrgan.-Mrs. c. w: Morgan, 3S years old. resident Of Ovett, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Laurel hospital. follow ing m illness lasting several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
GRAND JURY
 N EXTRA SESSION
Burglaries Among Crimes To Be
 Considered

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March 7.-Re- called by Judge James E. Horton of the circuit court to consider some things and conditions that have been brought to the attention of the court since ad- iournment, the Madison county grand jury reasSembled here today. Among the new crimes submitted were sev- eral burglaries of the past week.
 Road Fund BOOsted-The report of the county commissioners today shows that collection of the new wheel tax on all vehicles has added approximately $9. .5OO to the county road fund so far. Burglary Charged-Huntsville police have been notified of the arrest of ScottsbOro of Ben Rainey, a Dallas youth, wanted here on charge of burglary of the Locke store at Hazel green. Rainey was picked up by the Jackson county authorities on charges of burglarizing the stores of W. H. Butler and Kinner and Campbell at WOOdville which it is claimed by the arresting officers he has confessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
VITAL STATISTICS
BIRTHS

avenue, north. February 15, boy. Mir. and Mrs George Clark. Adams vile. February 13, boy.
 Mr. and Mrs Robert Springs, Adams MT. and Mrs. D; Nj. Thornton. sos Second street. March 5. boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul Arris, Trussville. MT and Mrs Marion Isbell. Roper. Feb Mir Mf. and M Mrs J. H. Phillips. Trussvills. Mr and Mrs. Erabs Franklin. Alton, MT. and Mrs; Norman Castro. 1923 Avenue II. March 6. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Jasper Carbone, 1107 Eleventh avenue. north. March 1, boy. Mir. and Mrs, A. l.. Askew. 1928 Jasper street, March 3. boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bertram Wilson. t42S Fifteenth avenue. south, March 5, boy. Mir and Mrs. F. C. Hyde. 1909 Thirty sixth street. north, February 27, girl. Nr. and Mrs. Clip Johnson. 2144 Besse- mer boulevard. January 4. boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. F. Watson, 2l5S Besse- mer boulevard, February IS, girl.
 DEATHS
 Albert Carson Echols, Seventh avenue north, between Twenty-eighth and Twen- ty-ninth street, March s, age 62. Mary Granger. T. C. l. hospital, March {. age 43.
 March 5. age months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
''BRO' RILEY" DEAD

James Riley, ex-slave, known as Bro Riley" died Friday at his home in Birmingham.
 Riley, for the past 40 years, was deacon in the Sixteenth street negro. Baptist church, and had served g of tho 40 years as sexton. He was con- sidered one of the leading members of his church.
 According to his statement, Riley was born about 80 years ago in Vir- ginia, and was later sold in Alabama. He served as bodyguard for his masters, through the Mexican war of 184S and the Civil war of 1861.
 As citizen, Riley acquired and held land in the city of Birmingham, and owned the home, in which he lived. He was considered a model citi- zen, and was highly respected.
 He is survived by his widow and one son. Funeral services will be held at l o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Sixteenth Street church. His body will be inferred in Oak Hill ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
N 'ADOO FORCES
 INVADE GEORGIA
Plans Made To Open Campaign Against Underwood
 Next Friday

CHICAGO, March 7.--william G.| McAdoo will inaugurate an aggressiveI primary campaign against Senator Un-l derwood in Georgia. Friday. March 14.
 The Georgia tour. details of which have not yet been completed, will bel the first launched by the McAdoo] forces. Mir. McAdoo and Underwood are the only presidential candidates entered in| the Georgia primary scheduled for March 1gs e
 David Ladd Rockwell, lIcAdoo's na- tional can,pdisn manager, announced that Mir. McAdoo would attend the Georgia home coming celebration at Atlanta on March IA
 MT. McAdop was born, in Georgia on October 31. 1863, at Marietta and spent lis childhood and early youth there, Rockwell said.
 The Georgia primary will be the first test of strength for the McAdoo forces outside. Senator Underwood's native Sthte. --l. .-45- 6-55
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
TAKERS 'HOIDINI
 CALLS MEDIUMS
Famous Magician Exposes Their Tricks As Audience
 MarvelS

Ii there were any departed spirits around the Masonic auditorium Fri day night, their ears must have tingled. Houdini, "1'he Mystery Man." who was there, surely ranted about them. And not only the spirits. themselves, whom he defied to come back, but all of the mediums. These, from big to small, he Jumped into. one group and called them "bunco-w workers"
 T will give 5000 to charity" he said in the midst of an offensive at tack against mediums, If I cannot duplicate anything these fakers do. And | am not medium with super-human powers. l am only magician"
 Just to prove it was all 'the bunk" he went ahead and exposed one of the so-called communications from de- parted spirits and seances. He did the tricks ''unseen' and then followed amusingly with the same thing seen
 In this regard it is presumed it would be hardly fair to go into the details of these exposures as the same program of entertainment is booked for Saturday night. It can be said, however, that spirit rapping. slate writing, mysterious bells, and some more of the hobbies of the spirit ulists were all trotted out into the pitiless glare of publicity.
 Most of Houdini's work was done down in front" where the eyes of his audience could easily watch him. Later he went upon the stage to escape from cans, boxes and the like.
 The first part of his program was in the form of lecture in which he described his various experiences with mediums. There was also some stereop- tican views in which Houdini show ed himsel fin the company of the late Colonel Roosevelt, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and various others.
 The program was given under au- spices of the drill corps of Cyrene Commandery No. 10, Knights Templars, and will be repeated Saturday eve pinp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
CHEMICAL COMPANY
 PROFITS FALL OFF
President Explains Failure To
 Avoid Asking Receivership

NEW YORK. March 1.-The vir- gin.a Carolina Chemical company, for which Sreceivers were appointed early this week. faces another deficit after interest charges for the current year. President G. c. Wilson said in a state ment to stockholders today.
 Tt had been the hope of the man agement earlier in the year that con solidated net earnings for the current fiscal year would show substantial increase" he stated in explaining the company's move for a receivership. Tt has now developed that due to a con- tinuance of adverse conditions this ex- pectation will not be realized. Pros poets. therefore, point to another year showing a loss after interest charges.
 Tt is proposed to make an imme- diate comprehensive study of the com pany's problem for the guidance of the readjustment managers in order to de- termine a sound basis for readjustment plans"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
GUNTERSVILLE IS
 CHOSEN BY OAR.
Gadsden Woman Reelected State Regent At Syla-
 cauga Meeting

SYLACAUGA, Ala. March 7.-(Spe- cial.) - The twenty six annual con- ference of the Alabama society of the Daughters of the Amer ican revolution closed here today after three day session that was blended with business and pleas ure. The attendance was the largest Oe any conference held in the state in recent years. The most enjoyable so- eial features of the meeting was the tea at the home of Mrs. B. B. Conner Jr., Wednesday evening, the luncheon Thursday night at Beverly hall given by the Exchange club and the recep tion of the U. D. c. Thursday night at the home of Mrs. J. F. Jordan. The decorations at all places were beauti full in the national colOrs with candle lights. Musical entertainments and tableaux in the colonial style were offer ed at these socals.
 At the final session this morning ii was decided to hold next years meeting at Guntersville so the delegates could visit the Kate Duncan Smith D. A. k school at that place.
 Officers Elected
 The election of officers for the com. ing year resulted as follows: Mrs. Wal ter A. Robinson of Gadsden reelected regent; Mrs. c. NJ. Tardy, of Birming. ham, vice regent; Mrs. R. NJ. Jones of Florence, recording secretary; Mrs. J. E. Jordan of Sylaeauga, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John A. Lusk, Gunters- vile, historian; Mrs. J. H. Lane, Syla- cauga, official reader; Mrs. Fleetwood Rice TuSPalOOSa rp0isfrar. Mice Morv C. Thurber, Mobile, librarian.
 The national president general, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania and vice president general, Mrs. Ho- ward H. Mccall, of Georgia were pres- ent at the meeting. They left today for Savannah to attend the Georgia conference which convenes there Mon- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
ARM BROKEN IN FAIL,

Mrs. l.. NJ. Wilson. 1929 Elm street, of the Ralto and Trianon theatres. tripped and fell on the front steps of her home at 5:30 o'clock Friday after noon and broke her left arm above the wrist.
 She was carried to the Birmingham General hospital where she was report ed resting well late Friday night after having the bone set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08

Anthony, is supposed to have indulged in wild, wierd Oriental dance, finally playing with and tantalizing pet snake. Unexpectedly coming upon the statue of Mark Anthony she became stricken with remorse and permitted the snake to bite her.
 The added attraction is comedy served by Joe Lane and Pearl Haroer under the name of "Bit-of-Wit." Their me- lange of humor is said to be singing and talking skit that bubbles with en- ertainment.
 The special feature is more laugh material. It is a comedy entanglement, Whittier and company. The number is said to j be a clever plot unfolded by capable actors.
 Rounding out the bill are Paul Gordon and Anne Rica, comedy vaudevillians, nd Wintah, Master Man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
BRENNAN IS NAMED

WASHINGTON, March 7.-E. A. Brennan has been appointed acting di- rector of the New York district of the Emergency Fleet corporation. This is one of the positions held by William J. Love. who recently resigned as manag- ing director of the United States lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
HUNTSVILLE IS JUBILANT
Citizens Plan Celebration In Court
 Yard

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, March IT, Preparations were being made htis morning for a public celebration of the victory if the wires bring the news of favorable action in the House on Ford offer for Muscle Shoals. A straw bal lot which was boiled here yesterday failed to show any individual willing to express himself against the Ford bid and the tip has gone around for everybody to assemble in the county court yard immediately after news is received and decide what form of eele- bration to take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
AGREE TO SEPARATE

NEW YORK, March 1.-Hnge F. Scboellkopff of Buffalo and his wife, Irene. who was robbed of $S0,OOO worth of jewelry in this city year ago. have signed separation agree ment, it was disclosed today in general sessions court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
AT THE LYRIC

The 100 per cent entertainment" pro- gram at the Lyric. which has pleased patrons since Thursday, will be offered for the last time this afternoon and night.
 Princess Radjah in her Dance of Cleopatra" is the headliner. The dance is taken from a story of the wicked but beautiful Queen Cleopatra, who after hearing of the death of her lover, Mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08

Electrically operated throughout from propelIers to whistles, two sea going dredges have recently been com pIeted and launched by the army en- gineer corps for service in keeping har- bOr channels open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
MRS. TEARS0N. .nIEs

Mrs. s. s. Pearson, age 75, died at 10 10 o'clock Friday night at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. L. o. Burks, 22222 Avenue J, Ensley, follow ing stroke of paralysis Friday morning.
 Mrs. Pearson came to Birmingham when it was a village and has witnessed it's growth to great city.
 She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Burks and Mrs. W. A. Watts ; sister, Mrs. Alice Lowery and a brother, w. N. Thomas of Blocton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
AT THE MOVIES

Capitol = Walter Heirs in Sixty Cents an Hour"
 Galax-Lloyd Hughes in Judgment of the Storm"
 Odeon-Elmo Lincoln in "The Ad- ventures of Tarzan," and Fighting Blood" s
 Princess-George Chestbro in ''The Hate Trail"
 Rialto - Metro special, Pleasure Mad"
 Royal-Neal Hart in Salty Saun- ders.'
 Strand - Mae Murray in Fashion Row."
 Trianon - Richard Barthelmess in Twenty One"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE THEATRES

Jefferson-San Carlos Grand Opera company.
 Lyric - Princess Radjah and com pany, vaudeville lead; Fox comedies and Pathe News.
 Loew's Bijou - Oddities of 1924" vaudeville lead; picture, Tom Mix in North of the Hudson Bay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08

Although the manufacture of cob pipes has been regarded as a Missouri industry, an Arkansas factory sold 90,- 900 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08
sRIGOLETTO' MAKES
 HIT AT JEFFERSON
Famous Verdi Opera Given By
 San Carlo Troupe

''Rigoletto." one of the favorite operas by Verdi, was presented to "n appreciative audience at the Jefferson theatre Friday evening by the San Carlo grand opera troupe.
 The attendance was even larger than on Thursday evening, when the Bizet opera. Carmen" opened the three-day engagement in this city.
 Carlo Peroni, one of the best-known conductors of his day, wa- again in charge of the orchestra. His work and that of his musicians drew frequent and enthusiastic applause.
 Consuelo Escobar was cast in the role of Gilda, the heroine of tn epiece. The titular role was played by Mario Bas- iola, whose rich voice pleased immensely.
 The story tells of the great love of Gilla for the Duke of Mantua and how she sacrificed herself in order to save his life.
 The cast of characters was as follows 1: Duke of Mantua. .. Demetrio Onofrei Rigoletto ............ Mario Basiola Gilda ............ Consuelo Escobar Sparafucile .......... Pietro de Biasi Maddalena ........... Stella de Mette Monterone ............ Natale Cervi Conte di Ceprano .. Antonio Canova Contessa di Ceprano. Frances Moresini Borsa .......... Francesca Cnrci A Page ............... Philine Falso
 The company's engagement will be concluded Saturday with the presenta- tion of 'Hansel and Greter' in the afternoon and "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci' in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-08

More than 35 cities and towns in Ohio maintain special classes for men, tally defective or backward pupils in the public schools.