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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
NEED NOT WORRY ABOUT SMALLPOX
 STATESDOWLllG
Precautions Taken By City And County Peo-
 pie For Two Years

Birmingham and Jefferson county need not worry over the possibility of a smallpox epidemic, despite 33 cases of the disease reported since January 1.
 This announcement, Friday. by Dr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health of- ficer, set at rest rumors and reports of sn epidemic such as swept the district several years ago.
 The reason" declared Dr. Bowling, lis simple and logical. The health de- pertinent has directed an intensive cam paign of vaccination for two or three years until there is no longer danger of real outbreak"
 Repeat Warning
 The only steps health officials are taking in view of the 83 scattered cases Dr. Bowling said, are to distribute 1it- erature urging large corporations, or or ganizations working large groups of men to see that their employees are vaceinat- ed and second, to, continue the steady work of vaccinations in schools.
 Quarantine measures are not always continued the health officer :; often people don't realize they have the disease until 1t reaches advanced stages, and then reports in general are si6w in coming In. z s
 Get yaeeinafefl
 { Over 2,000 school children have been in the last six weeks This number was swelled by the enforcement of the old law requiring children to either exhibit scars or doctors certifi- cates before being allowed to remain in school.
 Vaccines are furnished free to doctors on request and anybody can be vaccinat- ed free of charge at the health depart ment laboratory on the third floor of the city hall. k.
 Of the B cases of smallpox reported, 10 were in the county and g in the city limits. No deaths have resulted as yat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
GO. P. HEAVYWEIGHTS
 DENOUNCED INV ADAMS
 PLEA FOR DAUGHERTY
ChairmanT erms Critics Scandal Mongers
 And Blackguards
By RAYMOND CHAPTER (united News Staff Ceres pendent. ]

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-Sharp lines of cleavage have been drawn in the republican party with Attorney General Daugherty as the isseue.
 Chairman Adams, of the republican national committe has come to his de- tense with q statement characterizing those behind the effort to oust him as political blackguards and scandal mon- gers" In view of the fact that it was Senator Lodge. ma ajority leader, and Sen ator George Wharton Pepper of Penn sylvania, who went to President Cool idge and asked for Daughertys resig- nation, the national committees state ment created sensation in the capital
 Daugherty is now defended by the republican committee and by President Coolidge. Coolidge has not yet seen fit to issue a public statement in defense of Daughterty, but friends of the At torney General are hoping that the President will break his silence soon and do what he can to frustrate the Senate attack on his cabinet officer.
 Coolidge Likely To Make Statement
 Coolidge is likely to do this in con- nection with the requirement. of the Ohio primary law, which mkaes it neces- sary for the President to sign con- sent slip" specifically approving the Ohio delegates on the Coolidge slate for the republican national convention. Daugherty heads this slate as dele gate-at-large. Coolidge has one week in which to sign the slips. His ap- pdoval of Daugberty would commit him to the Attorney General without equfvo- cation.
 Chairman Adams not only defends Daugherty, but also Edwin Denby, who resigned as Secretary of the Navy this week. Adams declares that Denby has not performed single act in connection with the oil leases which was either il- legal or immoral-much less a betrayal of public trust.
 This is not the time to yield to the threats of those who are conducting this campaign of political terrorism or to the demands of those who are frightened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
BUSINESS STOPS
 TO HONOR BISHOP
Natchez Pay Tribute To Late
 Rt. Rev. John E. Gdnn

NATCHEZ, Miss, Feb. 22.-Busi- ness was suspended here between 10 a. m. and noon today during the funeral of the Right Rev. John E. Gum, bishop of Natchez, and head of the Mississippi diocese of the Roman Catholic church, who died Tuesday in New Orleans after long illness.
 The last rites included solemn pom tifical requiem mass, celebrated by Archbishop Shaw of New Orleans and Bishop Morris of Little Rock, Ark, de- livered the sermon. In accordance with the request of Bishop Gum, who planned arrangements for his funeral to the last detail. members of Natchez Council No. 1924. Knights of Colum- bus, served as pallbearers., There were no honorary pallbearers, as the bishop had planned, nor were there any floral offerings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
LOCKERS STRIKE
 STILL CONTINUES
Prospects Gloomy For Ending
 English Walkout

. LONDON, Feb. 22.-Dockers throughout Britain will attend mass meetings over the weekend to decide whether they will accept the terms of fered by employees and thus end the strike, which still continues.
 At the moment peace prospects arc gloomy.
 After a stormy meeting here Friday the delegates of the lockers union de- cided to recommend the acceptance of the terms. The delegates are now re- turning to their districts in all effort to persuade the men 10 accept.
 It is reported, however, that the men insist pn obtaining their two shipping wage increases immediately, instead of half now and half in the summer. as provided by the employers offer.
 Dockers are still idle, but food sup plies are holding out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
KHAN IS PLAYED BY
 NEGRO PRESS BODY
COlored Staff At Tuskegee Hos-
 pistal Is Recommended

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 22.-Ask- ing for political recognition and plea for legislation that will bring about an equitable distribution of capital and labor, the National Negro Press asso- citation in session in Nashville issued and address today to the people of the United States.
 The address deplored "the growing tendency or bolshevism, sovietism and communism amongst a part of our citizenry, and the efforts of the Ku kiux klan and other secret conclaves to disrupt and disturb the policies of the government"
 The Coolidge administration was en- dorsed and the President was asked to pardon outright the 54 soldiers i'm prisoned at Leavenworth on account of the Houston riots. A complete negro staff from top to bottom at the Tus- kegee, Ala, hospital was recommended. e7dt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
SAYS LITERATURE
 NOT DISTRIBUTED
Tunstall Denies Statements Of
 Musgrove's Friends
tsTATE CAPITOL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. D. Supporters of Senator Oscar w. Under wood for the presidential nomination are not responsible for tine distribution of literature by M. A. Dinsmore, ac- cording to a statement issued today by A. NJ. Tunstall, chairman of the Un- derwood campaign committee.
 His statement follows:
 "We see in your today's issue that some of Mir. Musgrave's friends are charging that the Underwood sup porters are responsible for the distri- button of literature by MT. Dinsmore. This charge is not correct. We had no intimation or information whatever of the distribution of this literature until after it was distributed.
 We have not issued any literature or made any statements dealing with or touching personalities. All litera- ture published by us and statements made by us deal solely and exclusively with the qualifications of the candi- dates and their positions on different issues. l ask that you give this the same publicity that you gave the inter view referred to-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
FLORIDA FAILS TO
 PICK FAVORITE SON
Democratic Committee Declines
 To IndOrse Choice Of Bryan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 22.- The state democratic committee today failed to indOrse a 'favorite son." Dr. A. Murphee, sponsored by William Jen- nings Bryan, for the democratic presi- dential nomination.
 The committee in executive session decided the question of nominating a presidential campaign to a vote in the spring primary.
 The effect probably will be that out standing democratic candidates will open an immediate campaign to secure the vote of the Florida delegation to the national convention, as voters may nominate anyone they choose in the June primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
HERRICK ADDRESSES
 LATIN-AMERTCANS
Praises Example Of Pan-Amer-
 ican Union

PARIS, Feb. 22.--The value of the example set by the Pan-American union was the theme of the speech made by Myron T. Herrick, the American am- bassador, at luncheon given at the embassy today to the diplomatic rep resentatives of Latin America.
 Speaking of the creation of the Pan American union as h spontaneous event, the only motive behind which was de- sire for mutual helpfulness, he said
 The stronger the structure becomes the more the rest of the world will be convinced of the feasibility of many nations living together in peace and concord and our example becomes yearly more potent example for others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
PLANS FOR GLOBE ARE BEING .lH ADE
Coast Guards Would s. Assist
 Four American Planes

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 22.-Par- tial plans of the United States coast guard to assist four planes of the Unit ed States army in flight around the earth on which they are to leave this city in April, or arrival from Califor- mia, were announced today by Capt. K. G. Dodge, division commander of the guard, with headquarters here. Two coast guard cutters are to help with the flight along the western Aleutian is- lands and across to Japan, articular- ly in maintaining communication.
 The last two stops the planes are expected to make in the Aleutians on their course westward around the globe are Atka island and Attu island. Neither of these is accessible to any telegraph, cable or wireless station. Leaving Attu island the planes must make jump to the Kurl islands, which form the northern tip of the em- pire of Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23

by such methods" Adams said. The old charges against Daugherty, he said. were denounced as untrue by vote of 20 to 1, when a House committee inves- tigated them year ago during at- tempted impeachment proceedings.
 Calls New Charges Gossip
 ''The new charges now being made are nothing but cheap gossip, part of which has already been discredited." he continued.
 Why should Attorney General Daugherty resign without a hearing :? That is not the American way of doing things. The time has come for repub- lican leadership to stop acting on the defensicve, and to begin aggressive war fare on political traducers, who sat si- lent while the greatest orgy of waste, incompetency and corruption that the world has ever witnessed took place in Washington under the democratic ad- ministration."
 In connection with this attack on the democratic war regime, some repub- licans are beginning to talk about fore ing an investigation of the shipping board. the veterans bureau and other
 tceatinusd on Page Two Column Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
TWO AGE-HERALD MEDALS WON BY
 JEFFERSON GIRLS
Judges Are Unanimous In Expression Contests
 Held At MOntevallO

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Feb. a. Especial. .)-Birmingham girls made a clean sweep of honors in the first state high school expression contest here to- night, winning both first and second place., Miss Hill Carr, from Phillips High school, won the first prize, beau tiful gold medal awarded by The Bir- mingham Age-Herald. The decision of the judges was unanimous. The second prize, also given by The Age Herald, was won by Miss Jessie Crum of Jones Valley High. In addition to the win ners one other Birmingham girl, Miss Wilma Van Sickle. also of Jones Valley, and Miss Helen Veitch of Bessemer High, were in the six contesting in the finals.
 Miss Carr, who won first honors, rendered Christmas Carol" a dialect reading by Wiggins; Miss Crum rem dered Mary Carey" also comic dia- lect reading by Virgins. All of the readings were excellent and spoke of finished training in expression.
 Trained Winner
 Miss Ernestine Galloway, who WAS expression teacher at Jones Valley until just recently. helped in the training of the two Jones Valley students to be among the last six. Miss Lilia May Smith trained the first prize winner, Miss Carr. at Phillips.
 Remaining contestants in the finals included Miss Thelma Pearson of Cham bers County High. who rendered Polly of the Circus" by Mayo, and Miss Elizabeth Russell of Alexander City High, who rendered "A Christian Sol dier."
 The board of judges was composed of Prof. Allan G. Loehr, professor of Eng fish at Birmingham-S Southern college. chairman; Miss Carrie Knox of Annis- ton, and Miss Sarah Oxford of Selma.
 Prizes in the home economies contest will be awarded Sunday afternoon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
ASKED FOR BONUS AND
 SHOALS OFFERS
Republican Leaders In Quandary As To Which
 Shall Be Voted On First
(WAsHINGTON BUREAI,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Repre- sentative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio, republican leader of the House of Rep resentatives, postpones a decision as to which shall have priority, the Muscle Shoals or the soldiers bonus bill.
 The pressure on the republican leader grows intense. Officers of the Ameri- can Legion are insistent that the bonus be considered, ds soon as the tax reduc- tion bill is disposed of. They argue that it is entirely logical that the bonus, originally proposed as an amendment to the tax bill, immediately follow the tax bill.
 On the other hand, Muscle Shoals advocates have been assured that their pet measure would receive attention, just as soon as the tax bill was off the calendar. They are insistent that the promise be remembered. Between the two, Longworth is snared, between modern Scylla and Charydis.
 Republican leaders have no great love for either proposition. They would be glad to drop both into the sea of oblivion. But they dare mistreat neither. Therefore, the problem. is a real problem, and cannot be thrust aside with a mere gesture, or dealt with in duplicity.
 It is anticipated that the vote on the tax bill will be in order Tuesday. Immediately thereafter, it is generally agreed that it will be necessary to put across one of the more urgent of the several deficiency bills. The guess is that the House will be prepared to give attention either to the bonus or Muscle Shoals Monday week. It will require no great length of time to dispose of either or both. The rival contenders apparently believe that an advantage lies in the priority.
 No doubt is entertained but the House will enact bill giving Henry Ford the right to develop Muscle Shoals according to his ideas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
EXPLOSION BLOWS
 BODIES THRU ROOF
Many Workmen Reported Killed
 In Explosion In Germany

KEHL, Germany. Feb. 22.-Many workmen were reported killed and in- jured when a terrific explosion shat tered briquette factory here.
 Bodies of victims were blown through the roof of the factory and scattered about the devastated building Windows were shattered for a distance of more than a mile.
 Coal gas, bursting into flame imme- diately after the blast. incinerated help less victims as they lay pinned amid the ruins.
 The exact casualties cannot be deter mined because of the tremendous force of the explosion which blew many into unrecognizable fragments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
BISHOP GARRETT'S
 FUNERAL TODAY
Seven Dignitaries To Partici-
 pate In Ceremonies

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 22.-The body of the Most Rev. Alexander c. Garrett, presiding bishop of the American Epis- copal church, who died Monday night, will be laid to rest in Oakland ceme- tery today. Seven bishops of the church will participate in the funeral services.
 After brief ceremonies in the chapel at St. Mary's college, where the body has been lying in state. it will be re- moved at 10 o'clock to St. Matthews cathedral. Here the burial offices will be conducted at 3 O'clock% At the cem- etery services will be conducted by the clergy and the Masonic fraternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
Martha Washington Candy
 Free At Want Ad Corner" To-day Only

With every paid Want Ad that is brought office today be inserted in The Sunday AgeHerald you will be given absolutely FREE half-pound box of Martha Washington Candy. There Ifs maybesos this offer Bring your ad early and avoid the rush period
 The Want Ad Department of The AgeHerald is conve- nently located the ground floor of The Age-Herald building, Second and Twentyrst street. Look for the sign Want Ads the main and in the first office to the gh-No steps climb and long walks
 Only package each person and this offer good for Saturday only.
 Mdin 40OO Department of Souhs pulnRest paper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
BOXING BOUTS
 WITH PRAYER
 MEETING HELD

DENVER Colo, Feb, 22-A church was used for prayer meeting and boxing. bouts in the same eve ming. here hst night.
 The Merritt Morrell Methodist church staged combination smoker and prayer meeting. Seven youths were awarded the palm of victory in as many boxing matches.
 After the devotional services iYl the earlier part of the evening. led by the Rev. B. B.elKAssler, the congregation made its way to the basement of the church where a ring was roped off for the matches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Increasing ClOudiness and warmer followed by showers Sat urday afternoon, or night and Sun. day. .4
 Georgia: Increasing cIOudiness, warmer, rain.
 Tennessee: Rain Saturday and Sunday.
 Mississippi: Showers Saturday and Sunday.
 (COmplete weather data will be feund on page 15.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
FRANCS LEGAL TENDER French Paper Money Value Sustained
 By Decision Of Court

PARIS, Feb. 22.-French paper francs, regardless of their present de- preciated value. have been held by the court of appeals to be legal tender for the payment of domestic contracts call ing for gold. The decision reverses one by the civil tribunal, which held that landlords contract called for payment of rent in gold or silver
 'The court of appeals referred to the wartime law absolving the Bank of France from redeeming banknotes in gold and ruled the citizens likewise had Q right to pay their debts in paper money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
PROHIBITION AGENT
 SHOT FROM AMBUSH
Was Star Witness In Prosecu-
 ton Of SS Booze Cases

GLENROSE, Tex, Feb. 22.-Richard Watson, prohibition enforcement of ficer and star witness in prosection of S8 alleged liquor law violators here, was shot to death from ambush last night. Five men are held in jail in connection with the killing. Watson had just returned from Cleburne. where he had testified in the trial of B. l.. Roark, former prosecutor of Somervell county. He was sitting in the home of Tom Duncan when a volley of bullets was fired through window, killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
HERRIN DICTATOR IS
 UNDER $2O, ,OOO BAIL
Trial Of Glenn Young Is Set
 For May Term Of Court

MARION, III. Feb. D. Glenn Young, leader of Ku Klux Klan raids and unofficial dictator of Herrin in the battle February 9 and 10. today re- turned to Bloody Williamson" county and was placed under arrest.
 Twenty prominent Marion business men gave bond of $20,O00 on ten charges of larceny and assault agaist him in connection with the activities nof the klan liquor raids that brought state troops here.
 Young's case was set for the May term of court,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
KEYS OF LYONS ARE
 SENT TO FRANCE
Austria Demonstrates Gratitude
 For Financial Assistance

PARIS. Feb. 22.-Austrian Minister Eichhoff has returned to France the keys of the city of Lyons, seized by an Austrian army in 1915. The purpose of the affair is to demonstrate Austria's gratitude for financial assistance ac- corded her by the League of Nations with Frances permission,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
DIR. ODUM TO SPEAK f2TATF CAPITAL, RyTREAT1

MONIGUMEKl, AIn., FeD. 2Z.-A prominent figure at the convention of the Alabama conference of social workers to be held at Tuscaloosa March 9-11 will be Dr. Howard w. Odum, director of the school of public welfare of the Tinivarsitv of North Carolina. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
KENTUCKY FAyORs BONUS

FRANKFORT, Ky. Feb. 22.-The general assembly today adopted joint pass immediately ;1 national s .s soldiers ss,, ton are to be sent to members of Con yress from Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
EXPERTS COMPLETE TASK
Estimate Amount Of German Capital
 Placed AhrOad

PARIS. Feb. 22.-(By Associated Press. )-Reginald McKenna's commit tee of experts today definitely finished its task of estimating the amount of German capital that has been placed abroad, and then adjourned until March 3, when it will begin to formulate its ideas for attracting this capital back to Germany. This delay Is necessary as the committee must await the com pletion of the conclusions of the Dawes committee in order to thoroughly CO., ordinate the joint full report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
DECLARE SPECIAL DIVIDEND
Quaker Oats Directors Act And Pay
 Arrears For Two Yearn

' CHICAGO, Feb.s 22.-Directors of the Quaker Oats company today de- clared a special cash dividend of 16h per cent on common stock to pay all dividends in arrears for 1921, 1922 and the early part of 1923 and announced the 1924 annual rate on the common stock would be continued in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-23
yALDOsTA FIRE
Valdez Hotel Completely Destroyed By
 RlazA

VALDOSTA, Ga, Feb. 22.-The Val deg hotel, Valdosta's largest hostelry, was almost completely destroyed by fire early today, only one wing of the build ing escaping the flames. Although every room in the hotel was occupied, no one was reported injured, many, however, losing their belongings.
 The damage was estimated at $125.- GOO.
, 1924-06-16
Publication.

PURSUANT to Paragraph 2 Of the
Charter of Foundation Of Merchant
WILHELM SMIDTS Legacy fer as
sistinR poor persons in St. Croix, il IS
hereby brought to public notice that the
sum of Francs 653.675. representing IN
terest accrued on the invested capitakof
the above named legacy, will be on haa1
for distribution on | July 1924.
Applications for participation in this
distribution, duly certified, should be for
warded to the undersigned on or before
the Dist day of June 1924.
Despatching Secretary's Office, Chris
tiansled st. Croix. V. l.. 2 June 1924.
r. E. BARRETT,
DcsDatchjHQ Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1924-07-25
GEORGE B. COLE.
ENTERS GREAT BEYOND

George B. Cole, son of Mr.. and Mrs
]. c. Cole who live on Antelope Hill,
entered the great beyond Monday,
July 81, 1924, being at the time of his
death 13 years months and days OF
age.
George was born in Oklahoma Jan,
uary IS, 1911. For a number of
years he was faithful student of the
Eckert school. At the age of twelve
years he accepted Christ as his Saw
iour and entered into Christian ac-
tivities. He was one of a class of
fourteen boys in the Baptist Sunday
School at Eckert under the leadership
of the pastors wife, Mrs. D. s. Nc
Glashan, and he continued faithful to
the end. Mourning his loss are the
grief-stricken parents, and two broth
ers: also a host of friends. Funeral
services, attended by a large con-
course of sorrowing friends, were con-
Quoted from the Eckert Baptist church
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Duncan S.
terment was made in the Eckert Gem
etery.
Among the floral offerings. silent
reminders OF love and esteem, was a
potted plant which was a gift from
the young people of the church, but it
arrived at the home a few moments
after George had passed away.
The Delta independent., 1924-07-25
Returns from Denver.

J. !. Barber returned recently from
Denver where he went to consult a
bone specialist in regard TO the in.
jury he sustained near Darling's Mill
almost year ago. when the wagon in
which he was riding overturned and
several bones were fractured In his
leg above the ankle. An N-ray picture
was taken to ascertain the condition
OF the injured member, II is thought
the hardening OF the arteries has dc
layed the knitting OF the bones. The
specialist thought the bones would
mend in time but thinks there will be
stiffness OF the ankle joint as It was
injured also.