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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24

creasing.
 Panhandling isn't trade any more: It's profession. The crude methods of the past have been done away with. The man who has nothing more to offer to the trade than, q bad breath and dirty rags seems to have quit the field. The man who makes good nowadays must allege something more moving than a desire to take another drink.
 II fell for the new game last night" said a friend. ta.
 He left a cabaret restaurant at the close of the dinner dance. A we'll dressed young man stepped up to him :
 T beg your pardon," said the young man.
 His voice was good, well modulated, gave evidence of education. He looked the other fellow straight in the eye.
 I'm frightfully embarrassed" said he. "But--Pve made fool of myself no use bothering you with that-but I'm hungry"
 The other fellow looked him over with a cold eye.
 "Oh-I'm sorry" said the pam handler, with sympathy in his voice. Out of luck yourselfT'
 
 That brought the half dollar, of course. One could hardly offer less than half a dollar to a well-bred young man who made such touching con- fession of folly. Nor was good advice offered. That would be, one felt, a needless humiliation. But one ques- tion came to the lips:
 College man?'
 "Yes," said he. "A western college class of '19. If you don't mind, I'll not name it. You understand"
 The donor went away saddened. That cynicism which is hammered into the New York man had kept him from of fering further help. Yet he felt that as a Good Samaritan he had been something of frost. He might have offered to aid the youngster to his feet When he told the story next day his friend said
 "What-only fifty cents? Why, gave him a dollar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
NEGRO IS JAILED. AFTER STABBING.
 FLORENCE WOMAN.
Mrs. Ida Ketch Suffers
 Severe Knife Wound i In Own Home
(Muscle Shoals Bureau,

FLORENCE, May 23. 3.-Turner Brewer and Cornelius Skipp, negroes, are held in the county jail in Florence. Brewer charged with grand larceny and assault with intent to murder fol- lowing brutal attack upon Miss Ida Ultch at the home of her father, John Ultch, at St. Loarine early this morn ing.
 (. While a wound was inflicted over the heart when the maurader stabbed her the condition of Miss Ultch is not considered dangerous by physicians. Miss Ultch stated that she heard a man coming up the stairs of her home about 4 o'clock this morning but thought it was her father coming to < awaken her sister, who was asleep in an adjoining room.
 The man entered the room occupied by her sister, Miss Ultch, said, but shortly came across the. hall to her room. As he entered the room she screamed and as she called out the intruder stabbed her with knife or razor and fled. @
 Sheriff Morrison and Deputy Davis hurried to the scene. Brewer was later discovered asleep in automobile some distance east of St. Lorraine. He said that he carried the razor to have it sharpened. It was later learned that the keys and razor had been stolen from the homo of neighbor.
 Brewer claimed that Skipp had made a trip with him to Wilson Dam in the car. Brwer was taken before Miss Ultch this morning but she failed to identify him saying that it was so dark in the room that she couldn't see his face but realized 1t was stranger. The negroes will be given hearing at an early date
 Boosters Visit DamThe Nashville boosters were the guests of Florence last night and this morning. A banquet was rendered the visitors last night and they were greeted by a crowd which taxed the capacity of the Chamber of Commerce. Major Stallman, owner and publisher of the Nashville Banner, and Dr. Stoves, prominent minister of Nashville, were the principal speakers of the occasion.
 This morning the visitors enjoyed the , courtesy of a special train sent by Colonel Spaldings from Wilson Dam to convey them across the big job at Wilson Dam and after devoting two hours to site seeing they were taken to nitrate plant No. 2. The train left this afternoon on its return trip to Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
up awaiting the supreme court deci-

up awaiting the supreme court uecl- sion.
 Confers On Depot-Frank P. Nor gan, associate member of the Alabama public service commission, returned to- day from Haleyville, where he went to look into the matter of construction of a new depot there. He conferred with officials of the Northern Alabama railway relative to the new construc- tion.
 Comes To Birmingham--Rev c. H. Bolton, pastor of the Southside Baptist church for seven years, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning and will leave, Montgomery June l for Bir- mingham, where he will become pastor of the Norwood Baptist church. Mir. Bolton rendered his resignation two weeks ago following the call to the Bir- mingham church.
 Mrs. Kratzer Dies-Mrs. Lucille Kratzer, wife of Allen G. Kratzer, died at her home at Highland Park today after short illness. The infant of Mrs. Kratzer died May 14, just 10 days before her death.
 Rates Reduced-The Alabama public service commission has reduced the rates on gravel from Montgomery to Troy, Grady and Ramer in a decision reached today in the case of J. W. Gwin against the Atlantic Coast Line railroad
 Paroles Granted-Governor W. W. Brandon today paroled Sam Foster, sen- fenced from Pike county for second degree murder to 25 years imprison- ment in 1912, and Hawk Hall, Lowndes county, sentenced to from one to four years imprisonment for distilling, De- cember 6, 1923. The governor also pa- rolled Roy Crockett, convicted in the Jefferson county court of misdemean- ors of using property without the. con- sent of owner, and sentenced for 12 months, the trial judge and solicitor recommending parole.
 Gas Case Set-The Alabama public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
WEDDING AT AUBURN

AUBURN, Ala, May 23.-(S Special ! Miss Ruth Lois Miller of Chicago and John Horne of Ensley were married here yesterday by the Rev. R. w. Miles, pastor of the Auburn Presby- terian church. The wedding is the continuation of pretty little romance that started more than a year ago. Mir. Horn being a member of this year's senior class, while Miss Miller is a member of the sophomore class. AIr. Horne received his degree in engineer az this week and will enter his pro-
 fession in Oklahoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
ENJOY CONCERTS
Soldiers Pass Through En Route To
 Camp Mcclellan

HEFLIN, Ala, May 23.-(Special) People of Heflin were treated to two public concerts by the Twenty infantry band here Thursday afternoon and evening, the soldiers being en route from Fort McPherson to Camp Me Clellan, where they vii be on training camp duty during the summer season. The regiment, under the command of Col. A. A. Rather, marched into lief lin Thursday about noon and left after breakfast for Boiling Springs.
 Mrs. A. J. Edmonds0n-Funeral services for Mrs. A. J. Edmondson, who died at her home in Chulafinnee Thursday, were held from the late resi- dence Friday, the interment being made in the family lot at that place. Mrs. Edmondson was 55 years of age and is survived by her husband and several children,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
CUTS OWN THROAT
Mountaineer After Wounding His
 Wife SIays Himself

GADSDEN, Ala, May 23.-The body of John Maynard, 73, who had been hunted since Wednesday on a charge of shooting and seriously wounding his wife, 43, was found dead in a thicket near his home, in the Swearingen community, 12 miles from Guntersville, today, with the throat cut from ear to ear. Authorities believe he committed suicide when officers were about to close in on him after a chase extending over wide section of mountain country.
 Mrs. Maynard is fighting for her life and it is believed she will recover from gunshot wounds in the back. She is Maynard's second wife and the couple has five children. Several children by former marriage also survive May nard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
AWAIT SENTENCE

NEW YORK, May 23.- William S. Ford, found guilty of first degree mur- der yesterday by a Brooklyn supreme court jury, will be sentenced on May 2S, according to an announcement by Justice Faber Before whom the case was rtied. Ford's indictment followed the deaths of six persons in an apart ment house which. he was charged of setting afire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24

don and J. w. Broome of this city.
 Fire At Vicksburg -Thirty-two au- tomobiles and merchandise stored in the warehouse of the Severn & Volk Storage company of vicksburg were destroyed Friday morning when, fire of an undetermined origin ragged for six hours in the warehouse. The damage is estimated at $125,000, we'll covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24

service commission will hear Monday the case involving gas rates and service regulations of the Alabama Power com pany at Montgomery.
 Couple Indicted-Ross Prentiss, lino- type operator, and Charles F'lancher, commercial aviator, were indicted on charges of the larceny of jewelry from H. D. Williams, aged man, according to capiases served on them today fol lowing the report of the circuit court grand jury. Prentiss and Flancher were arrested several weeks ago when Williams, while in an unconscious con dition, uttered their names. A portion of the missing jewelry is alleged to have been found in the possession of Flancher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
TWO ALABAMIANS END OWN LIVES AND CHEAT LAW
Man Held For Murder And Farmer Who Shot
 Wife Found Dead

< SCOTTSBORO, Ala, May B. Especial. Using his bunk chains as a means of hanging himself, Fred Smith, prisoner in the Jackson county jail, committed suicide Thursday night. The act was discovered when an attendant carried Smiths. breakfast to his cell Friday morning. A plate of food in the cell was found untouched, showing the prisoner had eaten no supper.
 Smith was placed in jail in March charged with the murder of Hubert Bennett, his sisters husband, while duck hunting in Paintrock Valley.
 At his preliminary trial there was much discriminating evidence against Smith and he had not been able to make bond at the time of the alleged murder Hl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24
DIES AT AGE OF ss

BATTLES WHARF, Ala, May g. Mrs. Ellen Nicolich, aged 95, said to be the oldest woman in Baldwin coun- ty, died here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-24

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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
PICK STANFORD
AS WINNER in
TODAY'S EVENT
ny United Press Leased Wire

STAMFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal,
April 26.-Stanford University for
the first time in some four wears.
went into intercollegiate compcti-
ton with California today. dopcd
to come out winner.
The Cardinals were given by cv-
pcrts at figures the edge and the
odds were on them 10 win today s
track meet here from the once
mighty California Bear.
The hope of the Bear Law in its
men performing cover their heads -
or else in Stanford s athletes failing
to turn in the performances expect.
ed of them.
Most experts predicted that the
final count would show Il Stanford
score somewhere over 10 and Cali.
fornia score below 60.
The 100-yard dash, broad jump
shot put and quarter mile are ex.
peccd OF be the feature events as
fas as records are concC rncd. IN
any one of these II record may be
set or cquallcd.
The meet is expected to be run
off before the largest crowd in the
history of intercollegiate track
competition ON the coast. Advance
demand for tickets resulted in pre-
dictons of crowd of from $1,000
to 10000.
Weather was favorable for tn,
athletes. The day broke clear aut
warm.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
Help Wanted

A nationally known educational
institution is desirous of get
ting in touch with high class
man us representative in I'm
perial County.
The work involved is not house
to house canvassing, but has
as its basis calling on those
who have shown themselves to
be interested in the future of
Motion Pictures.
Appearance, personality, gen
eral education, refinement,
knowledge Of literature and
standing in community will be
the factors in the selection of
the Imperial Representative.
The position at the beginning
will be on part-time basis,
and the institution is desirous
of obtaining a man who is now
employed, but who is willing to
give an hour or two day to
the work and demonstrate his
ability to handle it on a full
time basis later.
The financial return will be es-
pccially attractive for the man
selected as Imperial Represen-
tative.
For an interview with Special
Representative soon to visit Ell
Centre, address especial " Rep
rcsentative, A. H. Silver, Bar
bara Worth Hotel, Ell Centre, y
mentioning your present voca-
ton.
All replies will be held in the
strictest confidence. "a
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
BABE SEEKS TO
SET new RECORD;
SISLER MANAGER
Come Back of Sisler Is
Watched With Keen
Interest by Fans
By United. Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, April 26.-Babe
Ruth, George Sislcr and Rogers
Hornsbv should be the big head
liners through another show of the
major leagues. The Babe perhaps
will hold chief interest during the
season because of the heavy burden
that he has taken upon himself.
Ruth said that he wants to make
n new home-run record, to lead the
league in batting and stealing,
and win the" prize again for being
the most valuable player in the
league. He would cinch the prize
if he did the other things.
The Babe may not and probably
will not make a new homerun rec
ord, but it is very likely that he
can win the batting championship
if he goes otrv after it with a ser
ious mind. His ambition to lead
the league in base.stealing is not
worth the laugh that it would draw
on casual thought. The Babe is very
fast for a player of his size, and
is a good base-runner.
If tie pitchers get the expected
results out of handling more soiled
balls and less new ones than they
have been handed in the past three
wears, the Babe may find the going
very tough. He knows it and he
accepts it with great philosophy. -
Sisler Has Big Job
Sisler has :. job in comparison to
which anything the Babe has 10 do
is small. The former Brown star is
faced with the job of coming back
as player and making good as
manager his first time out. He has
been out of the game for year
with serious affliction of the eyes
and he made game effort to come
back only because he knew ms
team needed him and hat the club
might get some place if he could
90 back and pla, iirst base.
1t is very doubtful that he will be
able to play through the entire sea
son, and it is almost certain that
his game will not reach the perfec-
ton it had before lie vas stricken
50 unfortunately.
Sislcr was one of the game
outstanding players and one of Its
most Versatile s5ars. lie won the
first prize that was Offered to the
playcr voted the most valuable to
his team in the American League
and he would have won many other
prizes for al1nrolint worth and
efficiency if they had been put VI
for competition.
Rogers Hornsby may be able tt
pound the st. Louis Cards back IN
TO the first division. He had trouble
with Branch Hickey, manager OF the
club, last year, and he threatened
that he would not play again with
the club.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
Legal Advertising
NOTICE OF SALE

To Whom 1t May Concern: Take
notice that on Monday, May 5th,
1924 at IL a. m. of said day, L will
turn over to the Constable of Ell
Centre Township, Imperial County,
California, for sale at said time at
No. i417 Main Street Ell Centre,
California, One Ford automobile,
California license 1928, No 125779,
Motor No. 233253, 1917 MOTEL. That
said sale will be under the provi-
sions of Sees. 3051 and 3052 Civil
Code for labor performed and stor-
age in the sum of Twenty-four and
no-100 dollars. That more than 20
days have elapsed since the per-
formancc of said services. Sale will
be at public auction and to the
highest bidder at the hour of IL a.
m. May 5th, 1924, at No. All Main
Street, Ell Centre, Cal.
23t10 Z. j. FROWISS.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
NO. 1870
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE
In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the
County of Los Angeles


In the Matter of the Estate of
CLIFFORD FL LIB RIG II I
WALKER, Minor.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Edward II. Allen,
guardian of tho estate of Clifford
Fullbright Walker, minor, will
sell, at private sale, subject TO the
confirmation of said Superior Court,
on or after the 10th day of May,
1924, at tho office of Edward II.
Allen, 502 Western Mutual Life
Bldg, Los Angeles, California, all
the right, title and interest of said
minor, and all of tho right, title and
interest said minor has acquired by
operation of law or otherwise, in
and to the real property situated in
the County of Imperial, State of
California, and described as fol-
lows, to-wit:l--
Lot 5, Block Is, Lot 4, Block
Is, aud Lot Is, Block A., all
in the City OF El Centre, Coup-
ty of Imperial and State cf
California, also
All of Tract No. III, in
Township Is south, Range 13
cast, S. 3. M, in the County
of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA.
Terms aud conditions of sale:
Cash, gold coin of tho United
States, ten per cent Of tho amount
bid to be paid at the time of sale,
balance on confirmation Of sale by
said superior court.
Bids or offers must be in writing
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
Six Records Are
Broken In Iowa

DIES MONIES, April 20 With
six relay records shattered and ono
worlds record equalled the 1000
athletes in the Drake relay classic
today clashcd in the finals.
Thirty events will make up the
program for this afternoon.
Charles Paddock, world S fastest
human, who was featured in Spc-
cial century race yesterday, will
attempt 20 set new record i'll the
l2j-yard dash event today.
\ drilzliug rain which fell yes
tcrday will not slow up the track,
officials said. Cloudy weather was
predicted today.
Charley Paddock equallcd bis own
worlds record but it will not be
recognized, as he beat the gun ut
the start.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26

statesmen for lew product. Sal
ary and comm. Those qualifying
can make from one to five hun
dred per month. Complete out
fit $500 c. o. d. or remit when
answering. All money refunded if
you fail to qualify. Apply by
mail only. w. S. Sales Company.
1857 West Pico St., Los Angeles,
Calf. 1877
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterday S Results
New York, 5; Boston ,.
Cleveland, 10; Detroit, ,.
Philadelphia, s; Washington, D
Chicago, 6; st. Louis, 3.
Yesterdays Home Run Hitters
Ruth, Yanks, 1-3.
Neis, Robins, II.
IIarnett, Cubs, 1-2.
Speaker, Indians, II.
Simmons, Athletics, II.
Hargravcs, Reds, II.
Grimm, Pirates, Ii.
Mcusel, Giants, Ii.
Hooper, White SoX, II.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
In the Superior Court of the State
Of California, in and for the
County of Riverside


In the Matter of the Estate of
MARIA NJ. PATTERSON, also
known as NJ. NJ. Patterson, De
ceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given that the
undersigned, the administrator of
the above named estate, will sell at
public auction to the highest bidder
for cash and subject to confirmation
by said Superior Court, on Saturday,
the 10th day of May, 1924, at the
hour of 10 O'Clock, in the forenoon
of said day, on the promises known
as the LcnnoX Apartments, at 422
Olive Street, in the City of Ell Cen
tro, County of Imperial, State of
California, all the right, title, in
tcrcst and estate of the said Maria
NJ. Patterson, sometimes known as
NJ. M. Patterson, deceased, at the
time of her death, and all the right,
title and interest that tho estate
has by operation of law or other
wise acquired other than, or in adj
dition to, that of the said dcccdcnt
at the time of her death, in and to
all that certain lot, piece or parcel
of land situated in the County of
Imperial, State of California, and
described as Lot 32 of Block 81, of
the Townsitc of FL Centre, Califor-
mia. The terms and conditions of
sale are cash, lawful money of the
United States; ten (09o) per cent
of the purchase money 30 be paid
to the undersigned on the day of
the sale, the balance on confirma-
tion Of sale by said Superior Court.
Dated this 22nd day of April,
l92l.~
+. l.. KlMBELL,
Administrators of the Estate of
Maria NJ. Patterson, sometimes
hnoUu as Al. NJ. Patterson, De,
ceased. 25t12
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26

BUTTERFIELD & SONS - Fig
garden and nursery. stock true to
name. Kadota Trees and cuttings.
Folders for the asking, Oakdale,
Cal. 84mo.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
For Saie-HiscellaRe0Us

ALMONDS-Direct from growers
10 consumers, soft shell PIE b..
hard she'll i5c ID. Parcel post pre-
paid on orders Of % lbs or more.
l.. W. William, p. o. box $40,
Banning, Cal. Sats let
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
ANNUAL TRACK
MEET OF HIGH
SCHOOLS in |. A.
by United Press Leased Wire


LOS ANGELES, April 26.-The
pick of the younger short painted
athletes will gather at the Coliseum
here this afternoon in the annual
Southern California high school
track and field championships
With weather conditions ideal for
speed and the track in perfect con
dition, there is promise of some
shattered marks during the period,
according to the best available do
posters.
From present indications, the
championship will stick close to
Los Angeles, either Manual Arts or
Hollywood taking the high honors.
Huntington Beach is strong con
tender. They have habit of turn
ing out some sensational trackstcrs
down there, and presumably this
year has been no exception.
The young men and young wo-
men, supporters of the various
teams, will turn out en- masse, and
school rivalry, together with cheer
ing, is expected to equal that evil
dent IN big colleSe clashes.
Much interest is manifested in FL
Centre circles in today's meet in
Coliseum by reason of the fact that
eight boys from Central High have
gone to Los Angeles to compete i'll
various events. 1t is hoped that
some of these boys will "bring home
the bacon. They are as follows:
Jacobs for the high hurdles, broad
jump and the high jump; Mitchell,
100 yard dash and 220 yard dash ;
Peters, 40 yard dash anG shot put I;
Allen, pole vault; Willoughby, dis
Gus; Tollcr. low hurdles; Kiigorc,
$50 yard dash, and Sawyer, broad
jump. Peters, Jacobs, Mitchell
and Tollcr will enter in the 40
relay.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Brooklyn, 5; New York, >.
Cincinnati, 10; Pittsburgh, /
Chicago, Z; st. Louis, 8.
Philadelphia Boston, rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
|STANDlNG OF
! LEAGUE TEAMS
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Vernon, 9; San Francisco, 1.
Oakland, 5; Los Angeles, =.
Seattle, 8; Sacramento, L.
Salt Lake, 10; Portland, 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
WILLIAMS LOSES
VALLEY TITLE,
BRAWLEY MAN

Kid Williams lost his valley
champion title last night to Jack
Edmondson of Brawley i'll fast
and furious four-round fight at the
Legion arena. +. Charlie Randolph OF
Mcxicali refereed the event, which
called forth tie largestl attendance
ever seen at the Brawley arena,
more than 800 fans being on
hand to see the affair.
Williams, in an announcement To-
dav, seeks return match, at amy
date approved by Edmondson, on
"A winucr-takc- basis and declares
that that there will be IL different
tale to tell next time.
Red Bluff, Tehama. County, is
building municipal swimming pool.
Orovillc, Butte County, has been
given Il public park of 16 acres.
Teeth are nice things. If you
had no teeth what would you grit
when your new spring shoes hurt
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
TODAY'S WANT ADS

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and ruless
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Press Is /. cent per word each inser-
tion. Minimum charge s5 cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26
FOR RENT

Comfortable, eoScy homo
apartment, furnished, with
modern improvements. Must
he seen to bo appreciated.
Inquire 2i0 So. 9TH ST.,
Corner of Olive Ave. Pos
session May first. 26t3
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-26

Sacramento will hold a spring
flower festival and flower show
May 81.