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New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
MUST CURB OPIUM
 BUSINESS IN CHINA
British Drug Crusader Explains
 Situation to League

Geneva. March 19.-What really happened al the recent privately con- ducted conference over the opium problem participated in by intcrna- tional experts is gradually leaking out Ii was learned today that al the final session O. the special preparatory committee laying down the program for the coming international opium conference. Sir John Jordan. former British minister 70 China, insisted that the crux of the worlds opium prob l"m lay in China.
 Sir John said th" attitude Of the United States toward the opium qucs- tion in China had been spOtless in the pas' Dlit h. wanted both Americans and Englishmen to recognize that it was perfectly futile 10 attempt 70 solve inc opium evil unless the world learned the facts about .hc situation ill China. whose actual opium output remains d mystery. and unless it seeks effective means 10 curb the rroduc- ton there.
 Sir John said he thought tha' the United States. like England. Oh owed tendency 10 evade that issue. which is at th" heart Of tn" question.
 Criticism over so many meetings of the lca guo commissions being held in secret. when the gr"at aim Of the league is publicity. is being reflected here. Ii is pointed out that it is the delegates who decide whether to hold open or privatr sessions. II is under stood Edwin T.. Neville. representing the t'nitnd States stood for publicity for tha opium conference. but an agreement "Bs finally reached Giying each deleeate the right 10 diyulso his own position but restraining him from commenting upon the position Of others.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
EARLY DOLLAR QUOTATIONS

Paris March 19. Before the hourse opened today the dollar was quoted at 9. so francs tequi,alent 10 about 8.ss cents for the franc, and then declining until at noon tho quo tntion was 25.2j francs tabout 3.3I cents for the francl. The firm Of Morgan. IIarjcs and Co. is given tn" rrincipal credit on the borrsc for sup porting the franc and causing the risc which continued today so that the dollar quotation at noon was two francs below yesterdays opening.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Bomb Is Exploded at
 British Legation Office
A--.-.i--t,T IIrD,e1

Athens. March l2.~-A bomb vas exploded early today ai ta' entrahc" 70 tho British legation causing mater iai daniug" bnt niuring no one Greek officials expressed belief that the iocident was staged in an ccort 10 ,Iiscredit tht government, Ihc premier and miai,t"r of interior eN- pressed th, regrets of the Greek governmcnt tu the British minister for the outrage. An inquiry Was opened under the direction O. British police officials and several suspects were dctainrd.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
riyE KILLED tN uro ,E,sH.

Middictoun. \. Y.. March t2.--J. F. & ger. diFtric' manager of tl" Hand- ard oil company. was irs'anfly kill'1. Edward N Lever gf Kingston 1rn'jN- cd broken J. 2 and lr'or Cmf"o "f wate-fcii roret1oI fatai injuries y"S- trrday afternoon when 'b' automobile in which they were rilinr skiIdn1 on the IgooIdiugBurC stat h.zu"av n"ar here and cra4shcd against t"'"phono pole and overturned. Ths accident occurred duriua driving -uovstorm.
 Mir. Coneo 1irI in 4 hospi'a, h"rr lat uiglt.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Appeal f, Blodgett for
 Higher Assessment

Bridgeport. March l2.-William II. EIoIg-tt. stat, t8A commissioner. to- Jay issued sulpo'nas for seven city officials. members Of the boards of re- lief and ass.ssors, to appear before Iim at tllr Fairfield county court house tomorrow 10 turnish informa- ton us To tn" recent tax assessment, This action is in rcspoust 10 an ap- peal from large taxpayers from ar in crease in the assessment.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Ex-ParOIe Agent Dies
 From ApOplectic Stroke

Meridon March 12.--John II. Par ish. Ge. retired parole agent Of the state school ior boys in this city. died 1t his hom" here this morning from q poplrvv. He had held the state posi- ton for 45 years. Last summer his wife aud his son died within three days and tho shock affected his health. H.. ts survived by two grand ,lildrrn. nephew and two sist"rs-in- law. T., was d member ot all th" lo-
 al Masonic bodies.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
All But One Victim of
 Wreck in Good Condition

Burlington. Vt, March i2.--Nith one cxcr ption the condition of tho 27 passengors injured in dcrailm"ut of the Boston to Montreal express near North Duxbury yesterday ras report cd as favorable at hospital l'rr to- day. Alexander Dominic nf Portland, Nc. whose back was nr"nchcd, vas safd to be in a serious condition.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12

Hair drte.ed ai'h a lumiaous To- tiou. which causcs fl To glow in q suidtIcd Iignt. is fashion novelty rr ccutly scen iu London.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
txpiI.sIo< pRrDICIED

,'orttartiuoplc, March i2.--Ntws. papers dnrlarc th" expulsion from Turkey ui certain political personares y,r the old rcpimc is cmmineni. They noniiou the uain"s of the former grand vizicre Trwhls Pasha, lazot Iasha and Sau tasha.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
I,uostyEIT BACK HOME

New York, March i2,-kormit
 .o+rFrt has arrived homo after q a nrld tour with his mother Mrs, Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt remained in Italy for visit with hcr sister. Miss Emily rarow.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
GIBSON Is APPROVED

Borne, March '1?.-Tho SWISS goV- ernmcnt has notified the United States that the appointment Of Hugh Gibson now American minister 10 Poland as United States minister at Bcrne Is ac- crptuble to Switzerl8nd
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
POPE MAKES DONATION

Munich. March l2.--Tho two mil. lion lifo donated by thr Pope to aid needy German children have been turned over to tt" authoritics in Munich by Monsisnor pizzardo. papal nndof-sccrttary rom Isome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
CHAMPIONSHIPS
 BEGIN SESSIONS
And McDuffie On Program Of New
 Orleans Meet
fnv Associated Press. )

NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. IT, The annual convention of the 1ntra- coastal Canal association of Louisiana and Texas began q two-days session here today with federal government of ficials, members of congress and many waterways advocates in attendance.
 The principal work before the con vention will be the marveling of pub lice interest behind the rivers and har- bors bill awaiting action by congress, which includes a provision for the in land canal from New Orleans to Corpus Christi. When completed the waterway will be 100 feet wide with minimum depth of nine feet and will cost $16,000,000, it has been estimated.
 Speakers of the program included Colonel T. Q. Ashburn, chairman of the advisory committee of tine United States Inland Waterways corporation Representative John McDuffie of Ala bama, member of the rivers and harbors committee; Mayor Oscar F. Holcombe of Houston, Texas; Representative John M. Garner of Texas; Robert Isham Randolph of Chicago; Senator Rans- dell and Broussard of Louisiana Representative c. A. Newton of Mis- souri and Representative $. W. Demp- sey of New York, chairman of the rivers and harbOrs committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
DENSON PROPOSAL go
 STUDIED BY WYNN
Attorney Offers To Build Under
 passes And Collect From Roads

City Attorney W. J. Wynn is study ing the legal aspects qof proposition made the city commission Friday by William A. Denson, Birmingham at- tOrney, who declared he could proceed at once with the construction of under passes at Fourteenth, Eighteenth and Twentieth streets and viaduct at Twenty-fourth street with no cost to the city except fee of 10 per cent for himself
 DensOn said he would put up $500,- 900 bond and sign a contract with the commission, and that he would make the railroads "cOme up with the money to eliminate the crossings.
 "Just give me your plans, and if they are reasonable, can make the railroads bear the cost and get the work started quickly" Denson said. There is no excuse for further delay"
 Denson had previously appeared be- fore the commission and deplored the long delay in getting work started.
 The commission referred the contract submitted by Denson to the city attOr- ney. Meanwhile, the engineering de- pertinent has virtually completed the revision of ordinances calling on the railroads to separate the downtown grades, and these measures will be passed Tuesday-unless the Denson plan is seriously considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
TWO APPOINTED
 TO PLAN BOARD
Hill Ferguson And James A. Dupuy To Represent County

Hill Ferguson of Jemison and com pany and James A. Dupuy, Ensley real estate dealer, were named representa- tives of the county on the joint city county civic center planning board by the board of revenue at it's regular meeting Friday morning.
 This action followed the adoption of resolutions by both the city commission and the board of revenue to form a joint planning board, which would be author ized to investigate the best method to beautify Birmingham and to formulate plans for civic center.
 The naming of Mir. Ferguson and MT. Dupuy by the board of revenue is to be followed by the selection of two men to represent the city. These four will then select from one to three other persons to act as the planning board.
 The action, being taken by the coun- ty and city, is independent of the move ment started by various Birmingham semi-ciyic organizations to secure adop- tion of the Ramsay civic center plan around Woodrow Wilson park. AL though no definite announcement was made, the feeling pervades among coun- ty officials that the official planning board will work in conjunction with the volunteer organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
IN THE AIR TODAY Courtesy Of Radio Digest)
 tEy Associated Press)
,rogram For sunday, Octo

Program For Sunday, October I9.
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 WHO Des Moines o526) 7:So-s con- WwJ Detroit News l517) s:so St. PauPs Episcopal Cathedral.
 WDAF Kansaa City Star (41D 4-6 WI WHB Kansas City l411 s:15 a. m.. church services; 8 D. m.. services KHJ Los Angeles t3s5) s:so. orches- tra; g organ; 10 De Luxe concert. talk: theater concert; 10 orchestra; II vocal, instrumental; 12 Six Orchestra.
 WIZ New York (455) a. m., children 10 services: l2:30-9 D. m.. services. violin WJY New York (4o5) 7:15-s dance.
 WEAF New York (492) 6:20 theater orchestra: S:15 organ:
 WIN New York tssol ? sa services; ,,,s.
 Kew Portland (4S2) 8 services.
 KPO San Francisco (423) 10:30 concert. WGY Schenectady k380) 6:30 services KENT Shenandoah (226) 6:So sacred KSD St. Louis Post Dispatch t54s) g Grand Central Specialties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
CANADIAN BUYERS
 MAKE WET HAUL
Natty Strangers Dine, Wine And
 Raid Nev York Restaurant
ORv Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Three Cana- dian buyers" nattily dressed and carry ing canes, dined in the Midtown restau- rant at Fifth averue .and Forty-first street today and when they left they carried with them 50 cases of whisky, 15 cases of Chartreuse, 7J sacks of Canadian ale, 150 cases of beer and a large quantity of Benedictine and wine.
 The Midtown is a well known eating place and its fame had sweeped through to Canada, ''the buyers" informed J. Hine, the proprietor, when they arrived, They suggested that highballs might quench their thirst.
 Three times the highballs appeared, according to the buyers" and then one of the trio remembered "a pressing en- gagement." He hurried out and return ed shortly with a warrant. Hine was arrested on charges of possessing and selling liquor. Patrons of the restaurant rushed pelImell into the street, leaving bills unpaid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
E CONFERENCES
 PRECEDE PASSAGE OF CITY BUDGET
Jinx Number On Jinx Day Mark Approval ;
 Of Statement

After holding 13 secret conferences on the 1925 budgets the city commission brought it into the open Friday and passed it without debate. It tallies closely with newspaper forecasts print ed during the last two weeks. A
 The park and recreation board was given a jolt when the commission de- ducted $24,OO0, which the board had saved from it's current appropriation from it's 1925 appropriation of $101.5OO. The board had asked for $250,000. /
 Next years revenue is estimated as $5,219,47O, with estimated receipts of $5, ,219, ,33O, leaving the scant balance of $40.
 Estimated receipts include real and personal taxes of $775,000; licenses, SSS5, 900 recorders court fines and for feitures, $26O,000; rentals, $25,OOO ; building permits, $24,000; plumbing permits, $22,000;A municipal market, $27,000; North Birmingham electric plant, $7O,O00; North Birmingham wa ter works plant, $60,O00; auditorium, $25,00O; East Larke park, $5,0O0; Ens- ley natatorium, $13,O00; sanitary per mits, $30,O00; county road tax, $77,- 800; interest, $20,0O0.
 Expenditures Named
 Expenditures during the next fiscal year include the following items: Board of education, $1,S00,500; park board, $101, 800; library board, $72,500; in- terest on bonds and sinking fund, ST. 007, 500; auditorium equipment, $30,- 900; auditorium expense, $24, 1000; zon- ing expense, $10,000; Spring street i'm provements, $5OO0O; interest on bills payable and temporary loans, $12, 1000 ; firm alarm conduits on First avenue, $S,000; adjustments of public improve ment assessments, $25,00O; firemen's pension and relief fund, $6,000; police mems pension and relief fund, $12, 2,500 j; Anti-Tuberculosis association, 5000 miscellaneous expense, $7,200; city mar ket, $27, street lighting, $56, 400 2; health department, $90,000; police and fire equipment, $35,00O; fire depart ment, SAP, ,S60; police department, $366, 900; garbage disposal, $110,O00 ; streets, $154,200.
 The budget carries funds for a flat salary increase of $10 per month for each policeman and fireman. No in- crease in the personnel of either de- pertinent is provided.
 Commission members said they thought the budget was a good one, the obstacles under which it was compiled. But they have a job ahead in making ends meet, in view of the narrow margin between estimated income and estimated outgo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
NEGRO GETS AWAY
 IN DARING JUMP
Man Wanted For Murder Crash.
 es Through Window

City Detective Homer c. Jones ar rived in Birmingham late Friday night after having been victimized in what is said by police to have been one of the most daring escapes in the exper- fence of the local department.
 A negro wanted in Birmingham for murder had been taken in charge by Detective Jones at Detroit, Mich., and was being brought in on the train. Handcuffed and leg-shackled, the negro crashed through a window near Frank lin, Ohio, while the train was travelling at a rate of about 30 miles an hour, and escaped.
 According to Jones. the negro hurled himself through the window before any body could stop him. Jones alighted at Franklin, and returned to the spot where the negro had fallen. but no trace of the fugitive could be found.
 The negro was Percy Hutchinson, wanted here on a charge of staying Willie Hopper, negress, on January 28, 1919. The Birmingham police de- pertinent had been notified that Hutch ison had been apprehended in Detroit, and Jones was sent to bring him back.
 Detective Jones said Friday night that every precaution had been taken to assure the safe return of the negro to Birmingham. He was handcuffed i'm mediately upon being taken from the Detroit jail and his ankles shackled as an added precaution. Authorities in the vicinity on Franklin are assisting Tn an effort to recapture the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
IRON PRC DUCTION
 SURPRISES RECORD
Birmingham Corporations Make
 Fine 1923 Showing
(WashingtOn Bureaul

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. IT, The most remarkable peace time year in the history of the iron production business with 1923 the geological sur vey reports this afternoon.
 In that era of plenty and profit, Bir- mingham corporations shared so hand somely, that, from indications, they will be forfeited in the event hard times ever return.
 According to the statement of the geological survey, iron ore shipped in 1923 from Alabama mines amounted to 6,922,663 tons.
 This ore was valued at $15,540, ,19S. -
 The percentage of quantity increase over the 1922 production was 31 per cent. The percentage of value increase, however, was 77 per cent.
 The pig iron story of 1923 is equally as alluring from the standpoint of the producers. The gross ton shipment from blast furnaces amounted to 2,784, ,625 tons. The value of this pig was $64,- 912,S 2,S09.
 The percentage of quantity increase over 1922 was p per cent.
 The percentage of value increase, however, was 51 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
IS KEEN
 IN SUNDAY DEBATE
Speakers To Discuss Law En- forcement At Methodist Church

Birmingham prohibition leaders and others are looking forward to one of the most interesting events of the year Sunday when a debate will be staged at the First Methodist church on Can the Law Be Enforced?"
 The affirmative will be upheld by John W. Langley and the negative by Paul P. Kelser
 The debate is being held under the auspices of the Alabama Anti-SalOon league and will be free to the public. The discussion is said to be a rapid fire presentation of facts concerned with the enforcement of the prohibition law and is declared to present many new and interesting angles to that question.
 Prohibition leaders in Birmingham are anxious that a capacity audience greet the debaters. The speaking will begin promptly at o'clock Sunday aft ernOon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
PLAGUE VACCINE
 SEEMS ASSURED
(Continued From Page 1.)

principal speakers at the afternoon ses- sion, which was devoted to the subject of the relationships between voluntary and officials health organizations.
 Dr. Hatfield brought out that the ot- ficials were charged with the duty of stamping out diseases. of exercising au- thority and in keeping their constltu- ency in good health. Yet, the volunteer organization is necessary, he related, because of the public sentiment which can be created to back up officials.
 Then, again, taxpayers are loath to pay out money for research and ex- perimental work. Health officials know this is necessary. and the volunteer or ganizations are important to health or ficials because they can supply money for research work in wiping out dls- ease," Dr. Hatfield said.
 Dr. Lanza presented several new angles in following Dr. Hatfield and also emphasized the point of coordi- mated work between all sections of the country and close relationships be- tween public and volunteer health or ganiZations.
 Other speakers on the evening pro gram included several of the most prom inent tuberculosis specialists in the south. The session was highly tech nical, and dealt with scientific methods of fighting the disease and an inter- change if ideas among the various heads of sanatoriums in the thirteen southern states in the districts.
 Prominent Speakers
 The speakers included: Dr. EdsOn w. Glidden, state sanatOrium, Alto, Ga. Dr. J. l.. Spruill, Jamestown, N. C.; Dr. Elexis Forster, Cragmor, sana- torium, Colorado Springs, Colo; Dr. T. x. Cason, Jacksonville, Fla; Dr. John Ritter, Chicago, Ill.,; Dr. F. NJ. Pot tenzer, president of the American San atorium association, Monrovia, Cal; Dr. James Price, Oakville sanatorium, Oakville, Tenn; Dr. Ernest Cooper, state sanatorium, College Park, 5. c.; Dr. Henry Boswell, Sanatorium, Miss. i; Dr. Oscar O. Miller, Waverly Hills sanatorium, Louisville, Ky; and Dr. $. w. Welch, Montgomery. s...s
 The remaining meeting Friday was the Modern Health Crusade luncheon held in the ballroom Friday noon. Miss Bertha Clement presided and the speak CTS told of the efforts being made to raise the standard Of health among Birmingham school children.
 Only one session is scheduled for Sat urday, when Dr. J. $. Lock, of Louis vile, will preside at 9 o'clock. The sub feet of the first address by Dr. w. A. Sutton, of Atlanta, is to be helpful re lations between official and voluntary agencies in promoting health educa- tion. A special invitation has been extended to all school teachers in the Birmingham district to attend this ses- sion, and hear Dr. Sutton.
 The second address of the program will be given by Miss Reba r. liar ris, of Jacksonville, who will talk on "Floridas Cooperative Plan." Ruby Busha, Atlanta, D. F. Breed, and Dr. Henry Boswell, will lead the discus sion.
 At the conclusion, officers of the con ference will be selected and the next meeting place chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
CATTLE SCOURGE
 INVADES NEW HERD
Seventh Outbreak Occurs In In-
 fected Texas Area
(By Associated Press)

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 17.-Thurs- day brought the discovery of foot and mouth disease in still another herd of Harris county cattle. This is the sev- enth outbreak of disease in the infected area.
 The newest infection was found in four dairy cows belonging to Glen Peck. They were behind fences in a pasture near Webster, inside of the infected zone where the disease was first discOv- cred.
 The dairy herd of Peck's mother, Mrs. James Peck, was examined Monday. Here a herd of 75 animals were de- strOyed. Peck's cattle were killed yes terday. Discovery of these two out breaks will be followed by the slaugh- ter today and tomorrow of 300 head of cattle which have been pastured near Genoa,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-18
H. H. KOHLSAAT, NOTED PUBLISHER, DIES AT CAPITAL
ChicagOan Had Been Close Friend Of Many
 Presidents
(Ry Associated PreSs)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-H. H, Kohlsaat, 71 years old, noted former Chicago publisher and close friend of many presidents, died suddenly here to- day at the home of Secretary Hoover.
 Death desulted from stroke of para Iysis suffered by Mir. Kohlsatt at the Hoover residence on Tuesday. Mrs. Kohlsaat and their two daughters, Mrs. Potter Palmer of Chicago, and Mrs. Roger Shepherd of St. Paul were with him at the time of his death.
 Was Often Consulted
 For many years Mir. Kohlsatt had been on terms of intimacy with wide circle of public, men. He was consulted on public questions by Mckinley, Roose- welt, Wilson and Harding and many times had been a house guest at the White House.
 Recently he had not taken an active part in politics, but remained the friend and adviser of those of his many ac- quaintances who are in public life. He had retired from active newspaper work in 1913 and had devoted much time since to the writing of historical sketches of public events with which he had had an intimate personal connection.
 Was Visiting Hoover
 The former publisher had come to Washington ten days ago for a rest and to renew cid acquaintances here. He accepted Mir. Hoover's invitation to be his house guest and at the time of his arrival appeared to be in normal health.
 No announcement was made of the stroke suffered Tuesday, and tor a time there was hope of his recovery. His condition took turn for the worse early today, however, and he passed away few minutes before noon. Fun eral services are to be held here tomor- TOW. President Coolidge probably will attend,