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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
UNDERWOOD TO
 BACK FORD BD|
Presidential Candidate Makes Stand Clear In Letter To
 Huntsville Banker
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU)

HUNTSFILLE,, Ala, Feb 1.--Sen- ator Oscar w.. Underwood, candidate lfors the democratic nomination for president, has settled sfll doubts as to where he stands on the question of Muscle Shoals in letter to R. E. Spragins, president of the First Ma tionaI bank Of Huntsville, in which he declares himself for the Ford offer. Senator Underwood's letter in part is as follows:
 E Concerning the Muscle Shoals mat ter, I have never doubted the Ford offer is pest for the government of the United States. The dam at Muscle IShoals-was primarily built as matter of national defense. Mir. Ford offers to guarantee for 100 years production of 10000 tons of concentrated nitrogen, available for immediate use at any time in the event of war and available in time of peace for the production of fertilizer. I think this is. of far more importance than any immediate money value that might be received from any poweD at Muscle Shoals, and intend to give the Ford proposal my. support when it comes before the Senate"
 Will Demand Cash
 Those who buy gasoline from Hunts vile dealers must bring the cash with them after today, according to an agree ment signed by dealers. today. Ike dealers declare that the state and coun- ty taxes, which amount to cents a gallon, has been paid out of their cash receipts and it has ben. .burdensome to tthem to handle their credit business. 8 To Establish New Bank
 Business smen in Huntsville and Madison are forming company for an establishment for the First National bank of Madison, thriving town 10 miles west of here, which has been with out a bank since the Bank of Madison was closed several weeks ago for the purpose of liquidating it's accounts. Di- rectors. will be chosen in few days and a charter applied for, The capital is $25, 900. e Highway Is Ordered
 Immediate construction of a hard surfaced highway from the limits termi- nus of West Clinton street to West Huntsville has been ordered by the county commissioners. At West Hunts vile the new highway will join the paved highway to be constructed from Merrimack. The cost will be shared by the county and the cotton mills.
 Womah's Club Elects
 The Woman's club of Huntsville has elected officers for the year as follows |: Mrs. J. R. Thompson, president; Mrs. Kirby Cartwright, first vice president {; Mrs. Frank Webster, second vice president; Mrs. Frank Mastin, record ing secretary; Mrs. Curtis Carter, treasurer; Mrs. Charles E. billiard, par liamentarian. A review of the clubs work by Mrs. Webster, retiring presi- dent, showed that great deal had been accomplished by the organization, Kiwanis Show Popular
 The annual show of the Huntsville Kiwanis club, "The Frolic of 1924" attracted an audience that filled the Elks theatre last night. Most of the club members appeared in the per formance, which was a minstrel, fol- lowed by several sketches in which some of the popular girls of the city took part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
WOMEN WILL .s
 PUBLIC LIBRARY
Association Formed At Tusca- loosa Mass Meeting Will
 Seek New Building
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Feb. I.-At a mass meeting of women at the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium Thurs day evening library, association was formed with Mrs. Alston Fftts as pres ident. Ss Other officers chosen were {: Mrs. L.. Rosenfeld, fr4t vice president i; Miss : Marilou Marlow, second vice president; Mrs. George Jacob Davis, secretary ; Mrs. J. M. Burnett, treas urer publicity, committee, Mrs. Annie Townsend, i; Mrs. w. A. ( Collier Mrs. Cliff Atkinson. About 100 women were in attendance and the object of form ing the association was to further the interest of the public library. The library is located in the court house and has outgrown its present quarters and a new building will be sought. A committee will go before the Junior Chamber of Commerce asking the sup port of that organization. The county board of revenue and city commission also will be asked to aid in supporting the library.
 Aged Citizen Dies
 James A. Blannigan, S1 years old, died at his home in Beat IS Thursday. The body will be sent to Green county for interment Saturday.
 Invitation Is Accepted
 The Lions club at it's luncheon meet ing Friday afternoon accepted the inyi- tation of the Exchange club to be it's guests next Thursday. The committee reported favorably on the free medical dispensary to be sponsored by the club and final action will be taken at a future meeting. ! It
 Health Report Issued The annual report of Dr. A. A. Kirk, city and county health officer, shows 362 patients were admitted to the free clinic during 1923 and. that 7,742 treatments were given. There were 1,1S7 births, while the deaths number ed TAO. New cases of tuberculosis re- ported numbered g.
 Short Course Planned
 Preparations for holding the Tusca. loosa county short agriculture course at the Chamber of Commerce audi toriuIn February IA and 15 are rapidly going forward and farmers of this sec. ton are being invited to attend. Il. lustrated lecture charts and Il reels of moving pictures on farming will be used in connection with the course.
 Nitrate Of Soda Arrives Another car of nitrate of soda has been received by the Tuscaloosa county farm bureau, bought by members on the cooperative plan. .cs% a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
CLEBURNE MAN
 SLAIN IN FEUD
Another Also Shot As Result Of Mountain
 Trouble
fANNISTON RUREAUl

ANNISTON. Ala, Feb. 22.-Reports of a shooting affray at Able in Gle burne county, between, members of prominent families, came to Anniston Friday. Larkus Allen, a young man, was shot to death by Columbus Gam, while Gam was probably fatally wounded when Lee Allen, father of the dead man, fired load of buckshot into his face and the upper part of the body at close range.
 Details of the shooting were lacking when reports reached the city, the re- ports being that the shooting occurred in front of McDaugal store, which is located at the foot of the mountain on the Cleburne side of the Horse Block mountain. Another report was to the effect that Gam lad been moved to a hiding place in the mountains and that Lee Allen, who wounded him after his own son had been killed, was also hid ing in the mountains in fear of more trouble between the two families.
 Efficiency Institute Ends
 The efficiency institute of the Ep- worth league here for the Talladega district, which begun here last Sunday at the First Methodist church, came to a close at the service on Friday evening. Award of certificates for the week was an interesting part of the closing program of the week. More
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
SOUTHERN RESUMES
 WORK AT SHEFFIELD
800 Men Go Back On Jobs After
 LayOff
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU)

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Feb. About 800 men who were laid off for one day yesterday at the Southern railway shops went back to work this morning. Also those who had been previously laid off during the month of January. It is expected that there will be reduction of the force. The appropriation for January had expired, which was the reason given for the shutdown yes- terday.
 Banquet Given
 The Tall Cedars of Lebanon gave baAquet last night at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce building, having as their guests the members of the Sheffield chapter of DeMolay. Leslie A. Williams of Tuscumbia was toast master. It was most enjoyable oc- casion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
ADOPTS
 FARM PROGRAM
Party To Bear Expenses O k Primary, Says
 Evins
tGADsDEN BUREAU,

-GADSDEN, Ala, Feb. Fl "A pro gram of agricultural development for Etowah county, ehihraring fertilizer recommendations, ssa Improvements, variety demonstratioiie. poultry, dairy ing and marketing. was adopted, at a county wide meeting mere Friday morn ing. This was done by the passage of resolutions which state the compre- hensive plan in detail. Farmers, bankers, merchants and various civic and business organizations were repre- sented, the speakers being experts of the state department of agriculture.
 Party to Bear Expense
 Chairman R. B. Eyins of the state democratic executive committee has written Probate Judge H. R. Gilliland of Etowah county that the expense of the presidential primary March Il will be borne by the committee and that he is now arranging for the election sup. plies. Judge Gilliland had cancelled his order for ballots, refusing to ask the county commissioners to pay tha printer in the face of the ruling of Attorney General Davis that the pri- mary act was unconstitutional. Chair man Evins states in his letter he will give out statement to. the Sunday papers which will carry full instruc. tions to all probate judges.
 Hurt in Explosion
 Mrs. F. c. Mckinney was painfully burned about the face and hands Fri day when a child threw can of coal tar in fire at her home 'on Wall street in Alabama City. The can ex- Y,ln IaI xLn kov sc CoS1 fo have been thrown to all sections of riously hurt.
 Shingle Roofs to Blame
 Shingle roofs weres responsible for more than half of the fires in Gads- den during January, when the firemen responded to forty-four alarms, the largest number for any month in the history of the city. There were. only four alarms, in January year ago The losses for the month totaled $19,- 651 50, according tos the. report of the department. a
 Inspection Planned
 Federal inspection of the Alabama National Guard in the Gadsden area will begin March 3, when the Gunters vile machine gun company will be in spected by Captain Donald McMillan United States army instructor of the Tennessee National Guard. He will be at Gadsden March 4 and 5, Oxford March 6 and Talladega the following day. Capt. Robert Joerg, zJr., army instructor, with headquarters here, has been detailed to inspect Tennesset guard companies from March 3 tc March F.
 White Slavery Conviction
 Charles D. Young has been sen fenced to two years in the federal pris on at Atlanta following his plea ot guilty to the charge of violating ths Mann white slave act. After United States court adjourned here Tuesda! Young decided to plead guilty an, Judge Grubb agreed to take the pie. and pass sentence. Young has a wifi and six children near Albertyille.
 Cigarette Starts Fire
 A cigarette dropped from the thir, story of the Forrest hotel late Thurs day set fire to the large awning ii front of the large office of the Ala bama Power company and create much excitement for a few minutes. | Mrs. Mary J. Rocks
 Mrs. Mary J. Rocks, S1, pionee woman of this section, died at he home on Third avenue late Thursda,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

than a students from different parts of Talladega, Methodist district, were in attendance during the week.
 Finger Jerked Off
 Earnest Totter, one of the fast mem- bers of the Anniston High school bas- ketball team, lost the little finger of his right hand Friday in a peculiar manner. While at practice game on the school court, Totter, pitching goal, sprang into the air and as he de- scended after the leap a ring on his little finger caught on an obstruction on the board. the finger being jerked off by the weight of his body.
 Many Pay Taxes
 Friday was one of the busiest days of the month at the office of County Tax Collector Whiteside, who was kept busy throughout the day issuing poll tax receipts to belated citizens, who wanted to vote during the present year. It was estimated that nearly 400 re- ceipts had been issued during the day on which the payments could be made.
 Store Is Damaged
 The store and stock of groceries of Mrs. T. J. Stathom and Mrs. NJ. A. Marton, located near the First Baptist church on West Fourteenth street, were damaged by fire before midnight on Thursday.
 To Draw Temple Plans
 The building committee of the An niston Masonic temple building, to be erected at the corner of Fourteenth and Noble street, have ordered Architect E. w. Billie to proceed with the work of making plans for the structure.
 Lee Fowler Fined
 Lee Fowler. the garage man, who shot and painfully wounded Lindsay Pope in the office of Chief of Police George w. Rutledge over a week ago, was tried before Judge Thomas w. Coleman Friday, under charges of as- sault with a weapon and carrying con- cealed weapons. In the assault case the defendant was bound over to a grand jury action and in the second case a fine of $10O and cost was assessed. Fowler gave notice of an appeal in the first case, having waived examination in the first.
 Negress Held For Atlanta
 Folly Peters, alias Hattie White, negress. said to be wanted in Atlanta on charge of murder, was lodged in the Calhoun county jail Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
LAW FIRM FORMED
2,2OO. Pound Steer Attracts Attention
 In Troy

TROY, Ala, Feb. 1.-(Speaial Leased Wire.)-John H. Wilkerson and Charles c. Brannen, two promi- nent attorneys of Troy, have formed a partnership. MT. Brannen will move his offices to the office of MT. Wilker- son in the rear of the, First National bank building.
 Steer Weighs 2,2OO Pounds
 A steer of unusual size attracted great attention on the streets of Troy Friday. The steer is believed by stock men to be the largest in the United States. It measures six feet high at the hips and weighs .2,200 pounds. His horns mfasure six feet from tip-to tip. He is of Jersey color and a fine speci- men. The steer is owned by Dixon Bout well, who lives seven miles from Troy. He drove him to town hitched to a wagon and pulling heavy load. Y Whites Aid Negroes
 A number of white men have been asked to speak Sunday afternoon at the good will meeting of the negroes at the court house, which will be held for the purpose of securing funds for a ward at the Masonic hospital.
 Joke, But Serious The KiwaIlis club held an unusually good meeting Thursday night. The stunt of the evening was a proposed in- dorsement of the Mellon tax reduction, which came before the club as a motion. This brought out heated discussion and argument and aroused much mirth when it was discovered to be a joke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

mobile sightseeing trip over the Mus cle Shoals district.
 Tall Cedars Entertain
 The Tall Cedars of Lebanon enter tained the members of the local chapter of DeMolay at banquet at the Cham Der of Commerce last night. Rev. H. l.. Turner presided. Rev. l.. G. Sturdi- vant was the principal speaker of the evening.
 Engineers Inspect Dam
 Twenty-Five electrical engineers, who have been attending group meeting of electricians in Birmingham, reached Sheffield this morning. They were met at the station by representatives of the Alabama Power company and were taken for a visit to Wilson dam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
SPEAKS TO KHAN
Preacher Is Heard By Order Al
 Tuscumbia

TUSCUAIBIA, Ala, Feb. IA ca pacity court room crowd greeted Rev. Griffin at the court house here last night to- hear his address to the K. K. K. Just preceding his speech, four klansmen paraded in white robes and caps, entered the court house, and were seated against the judges stand, where they remained during the speak ing.
 p Tuscumbia Wins \
 In a basketball game at Spring park last night between the Tuscum- bia High school and the Winston County High school of Double Springs, the Tuscumbia won out by a scode of 19 to 10. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

Oil company drive-in filling station. Permission to erect one was granted at meeting of the city commission Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

Traces of flowers that. may have bloomed millions of years ago have been discovered in the petrified forests of the Southern Black Hills in South Dakota. -. 5aI,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
MRS. WILKINS GRATIFIED

Selma, Ala, Feb. 1.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Mrs. J! G. Wilkins, chairman, announced on Friday that she is much gratified at the success of the canvass made Monday for women members. of the Underwood club. A large number of women will work in conjunction with democratic committee headed by Hugh Mallory of Selma. Literature has been mailed and plans made for the coming election, when large vote will be cast in Dallas county for Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

The longest straightway is a stretch of 300 miles on tbe Australian Trans continental railway crossing the Null larbor Plain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02
WORK RESUMED BY
 SHOPS AT SELMA
Shutdown Lasts Only Four Days
 On Southern

SELMA, Ala, Feb. 1.-(Special Leased Wire. )-The 360 employees of the Southern railIoad shops went back to work on Friday morning, February l, with full, pay after a shutdown of four days on orders from the offices of the Southern in Washington. All ma chinists laid off returned to their jobs.
 Plan For Primary.
 Formal announcement was made on Friday by thep democratic executive committee for a primary election in Selma on March f, at which there will be nominated candidates for the fol- lowing officers: One candidate for mayor, one for president of the council and two councilmen from each of the five wards 'of Selma. Rules for the election were given out, the document being signed by l.. T. Connolly, chair man, and Joe Wilkins, acting secretary of the city democratic executive com mittee.
 Selma Man Honoredi
 Dr. Samuel Kirkpatrick, Selma spe- cialist, now attending the annual meet ing of the American College of Sur geons in Atlanta, has been appointed to the board of censors of this Organiza- tiOn. w May Be Heir To Fortune
 Mrs. Sarah Jennings Gaddy, 1877 Selma avenue, Selmas is probably a relative of the late Edwin B. Jennings of Chicago, who has left a $6,0O0S0O0 estate. She has a full family tree of the Jennings family as far back as her grandfather and is having the matter investigated as to whether she can Jay claim to paiS of this immense estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

Special!
 Mems Lisle Hose DE- 4Oc & soc valuesAV~ $1.OO Wool Hose 75c $1.50 Wool Hose $1.15 Sweaters, Pajamas and Neckwear also reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-02

Negress Held For Atlanta
 Folly Peters, alias Hattie White, negress. said to be wanted in Atlanta on charge of murder, was lodged in the Calhoun county jail Friday.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-11-05
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By THOMAS A. CLARK.

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ETIQUETTE
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-11-05

kVXI BY do you not write hand
w book of etiquette?" Sir Phineas
Pigee asked me last evening as I was
dining with him at his lodging place
The question fattered me coming as II
did from such a discriminating and tai
ented writer, and, besides, there waa
upon me the urge of many experiences
I recognized at once the need Of such
a work though 1 was uncertain as to
the demand.
Only that morning as I was strolling
In leisurely and unobtrusive way to
my Office, had been pushed into the
mud by a group Of frizzled-headed
young women who occupied the whole
breadth Of sidewalk as they sloshed
giggling down the street. When l ut
tered an involuntary word Of protest,
they gave me an insolent look
A young boob, whose name did not
know, accosted me as Tommy" as he
rushed by me-a salutation not wholly
conventional and one which 1 have
been wont to reserve for acquaintance
of a somewhat more intimate charac-
ter.
Being of a logical turn Of mind, l
began at once to organize my material,
to select specific Illustrations, and to
decide upon the topics to be discussed
1 should Of course have to say some
thing upon the use of the telephone in
social intercourse, Of the increasing
habit Of smoking In the presence of la
dies-or gentlemen-of the proper
lighting of dance halls, Of the eliminat-
ing or ignoring of the chaperon- The
engaged couples, and followed some
what by those who contemplate such
relationship, Of the young mans cling
ing persistently and tenaciously to the
young woman whenever they appear
upon the street, l should devote
chapter to. Attention given to the
teeth, or the nails, or the complexion
upon the street or in public gatherings
will need to be discussed. How prop
erly to wear the galosh should be def
nitely settled. A score Of pertinent
topics rush into my mind in quick sue
cession, so that 1 feel confident that
there will be no dearth of material
when the volume Is under way.
1t will not be out Of place, l am sure,
in such a work to say something in
defense Of conventionality, of respect
for authority and for the rights and
feelings of others, Of courtesy and
kindness of heart, for some Of these
things are at the very foundation of
the regulations which are supposed to
control our social relations. There is
a wide field for such work, can see.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-11-05
THE DRY GOODS CLERK

zach Of US cherishes a secret ambi-
Il ton, 1 have no doubt. Our hired
man, who never succeeded in writing
a complete sentence, and who would
not have recognized a joke II he had
met one face to face, confessed to me
ence that he'd like to run one-o' them
funny colems in daily newspaper"
and Fenton, my neighbor who weighs
800 pounds and has never been able
to learn how to navigate Ford. ad-
mitted that he'd like best Of all to be
an aviator.
As for myself, perfect bliss has al
ways seemed to me incarnate in the
young fellow who sold things in dry
goods and gents furnishing store
If could ever have helped out with
the Christmas trade at Gulick's who
ran such an emporium in our village,
I should have been content, and asked
for nothing in my Christmas stocking.
But such Joy has always been denied
me.
Herb Weston had charge Of the
gents furnishings" in the store. and
he was to me the last word in sarto-
rial perfection, and the object Of my
secret envy. He was plump and Inn
pressive of physique, and his clothes
were without a wrinkle. He was con-
sidered the social dictator Of the VII
lage. he affected spats and cut
away coat buttoned over a gloriously
brocaded vest. His socks were radi-
ant: but the GROWING feature of his
attire was large pearl pin stuck at
a rakish angle through his cravat. 1t
seemed to my boyish eyes priceless
and unattainable. l have since, In
Rome. bought a handful of similar
Jewels for three lire.
Young girls adored Herb; young
men envied him. He had such self
possession, such assurance, such per
lection of appearance and such opul-
ence. His salary, 1 was told, was $40
a MONTH It seemed Incredible.
was too much Of yokel for him to
give me a thought. l came from the
farm and my clothes were common
and ill-fitting. He laughed at me one
day as he saw me mounting Moses,
our old gray horse, who was covered
with mud from rolling in the street
while l had been making some pur-
chases in the store.
His cynical smile chilled me. That |
was the end of my ambition. l real |
lied with a sad heart that 1t was far |
too high for my attainment and future |
events have proved that was right
I have had to be contented with hum.
bier lot.