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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22

On a car recently carrying a large body of American reporters was the New York representative of the Itchy koo, or some such Japanese journal, just soused enough to be prattly. He showed Mir. McGeehan reams of stuff he had written his. pNner, showing up cur misty minded cowardice. Between times he displayed reports he had writ ten on guns, forts and submarines. He said:.
 We Japanese will come oyer and take California: Oah, yess. We can whip you coward Americans easy. Oah, yess. One Japanese can whip two Americans"
 Whereupon one American rose" and started for the Sumurai.
 "Now. mark the subtlety of the Japanese mind," says MT. McGeehan. '"The Japanese promptly fell back in his chair and went to sleep. How can we whip nation like that?"
 Maybe this is new story about Earl Carroll, who has capitalized fresh girl ish curves 10 a considerable extent here abouts. He is sober-faced, earnest-eyed, red-headed and smart-oh, very smart. When he first came to town he was broke, out of job. and hungry. Most of us would:
 (a) Write home, (b) go to work, (c) cadge ord) steal.
 MT. Carroll rolled up an idea in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
DIXON JAILED FOLLOWING SWAT
 IN COURT ROOM

DREWER DIXON, attorney, was h held in the county jail for a
 few moments, Tuesday after noon on a charge of contempt of court by Judge Roger Snyder, but was released immediately, after cir cumstances had been explained.
 Mir. Dixon, one of the attorneys in the case of W. S. Marston, vs. Phil lip Papas, a damage suit growing out of an automobile accident, sum- moned Phillip Herzog as one of the witnesses. Herzog is said to have refused to appear and was brought into court on an instanter warrant.
 When placed on the witness stand, Mir. Dixon explained the circum- stances to Judge Snyder, following which Herzog called MT. Dixon a Liar" When this epithet was passed, Mir. Brewer struck Herzog, knocking him several feet.
 While MT. Dixon was being taken to the jail, Herzog attempted to leave the courtroom and when stopped is alleged to have displayed a knife. After being brought before the judge, Herzog apologized for his actions and was not held. Judge Snyder then ordered Brewer to re- turn to the court room, and the case continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
FRUGAL MEAL
 LAUNCHESNE
 EAST CAMPAIGN
Talksby Zadi And Vance Feature Hotel
 Program

Birmingham gained a new and broad err conception of the work being done for the orphans and refugees in the devastated areas in Armenia, Turkey, Greece, Russia and Balkan countries at a dinner ill the Hotel Tutwiler Tues day night, when a plea was made for the city to join in observance of Golden Rule'' Sunday Dec. z, and to contribute to the Near East Relief fund.
 This conception was, for the most part, supplied by Zadi Gannaway, the five-year old adopted daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gannaway, who have been field workers for the Near East Relief for several years.
 Today, Zadi is an unusually attrac- tive little girl. She is mentally alert. She can sing America" better than most native-born Americans.
 Yet slightly more than three-years ago, Zadi, who was christened Azadouhi meaning Daughter of Freedom" was found by Dr. Gannaway clothed in a bundle of rags, lying in a gutter in Marash beside her dying mother. The spark of life was nearly out because of suffering and malnutrition, but, because of. the care and treatment supplied by the Near East Relief, Zadi today is alive and happy.
 And although Zadi has been adopted by the Gannaway, she is not excep- tional; is no more intelligent than countless other refugee orphans, accord ing to Mrs. Gannaway who told the ehild's history at the Near East dinner.
 Work Unfinished
 sThe work in the Near East is not finished" Rev. Henry I. Vance, of Nashville, the principal speaker at the dinner, declared" the work so far has been the saving of lives of 100000 or phans. And that work will continue for several years. But the bigger work ahead is humanitarian and educational. It is world building by laying a founda- tlon for new civilization in the Near East"
 At the beginning of his talk, Dr. Vance told of his work in the Near East and told of conditions as they existed today, when children are still being admitted to the orphanages after being brought from the Turk-ravaged Armenian villages. The work in the Near East has proven that the children are natural artizans and mechanics, alert, courteous and patriotic, he asserted and they can be trained to become economically independent.
 Smith PreSides
 Col. T. 0. Smith, chairman of the meeting, which was attended by more than 300 persons, one of the largest group ever seated at meal in the Tutwiler ballroom, told in his opening remarks of the tremendous amount of money needed to carry on the work and told of the opportunity whcih Birming- ham had to help. The meal, which con sisted of prunes, rice, bread and chocolate, is typical meal as given the orphans in the care of the Near East Relief, Col. Smith added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
BIRMINGHAM FIRM
 PLANS BOND ISSUE
(state Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 21.AA petition was filed today with the Ala bama public service commission by the Birmingham W Waterworks company, seek ing authorization to issue it's first mort gage gold bonds, Series A, to the amount of $5,5O0,000. The petition sought au. thority to sell the bonds at price in no event less than 94% per cent of their face value, to be secured by a new first mortgage on all the company's property, bonds to be dated October 1, 1924, and mature October 1, 1854, and to bear interest at the rate of 51A per cent, payable semi-annually.
 It was stated in the petition that $5,- 025, ,000 of the proceeds of sale of the bonds would. be used for payment of the present bond obligations of the com pany. The petition was docketed for hearing October 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
100 ANNIVERSARY
 NEAR AT LEIGHTON
City Also To Celebrate For First
 Alabama Railroad

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Oct. 21.-The state department of archives and his- tory is cooperating with citizens of Leighton, Colbert county, in plans for tableaux to be presented on the occa- sion of the celebration of the tooth an- niversary of the founding of the town.
 The date of the celebration has been fixed for November II.
 The first railroad west of the Ale ghenians was built in Colbert county, according to information from the de- pertinent of archives and history. Like number of other early railroads, it was Q horse-drawn affair. As part of the anniversary celebration citizens of Leighton plan to present an exhibit re- producing the first method of rail loco motion to be used in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
WATER SHORTAGE
 CAUSES SHUTDOWN
Drought Leaves Lumber Com
 pany Without Boiler Fuel

SELMA, Ala, Oct. 21.-Two large lumber mills giving employment to sev' eral score of skilled and unskilled work men at Ackerville, Ala, near here have closed down from lack of water with which to operate their boilers, accord. ing to announcement made by company officials today, The mills will not be operated again until sufficient water is available to operate the plants with out the necessity of hauling water from distance.
 The section surrounding Ackerville, Summerville and Camden, Ala. is in desperate need of rain, truck gardens having been ruined by the extended drouth. Reports from Clanton, Ala, in Chiffon county are of several wells used for drinking purposes having gone dry gas a result of the drouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22

words and interested Caruso with it Then he conferred with Signor CarusC twice day. At meal-times:
 I hate to be forever writing about this McNutt family, but things continue to happen to them. The younger oi more hopeful tMcNutt has just had his play, Pigs" presented on the New York stage. He was introduced as the author to man from out of town: And what is your name, Mir. Nc Mutt" asked the stranger brightly.
 ''McNutt," said McNutt.
 T understand that" said the stang. CT, impatiently, but what is your real nemeY
 The gold-laced doorman at one of the great uptown hotels nodded to me:
 Watch her, sorr," said he.
 An old lady dressed in immaculate black hobbled along the pavement From time to time she picked up a straw and threw it on the roadway. Once she got out a tiny handkerchief and polished at spot on the stones The diamonds on her hand glistened. Cigar and cigarette stubs were brushed aside.
 "She lives here," said the doorman Got barrels of money, sorr."
 He paused a moment;
 "I'm afther thinkin', SOFT, that she misses the pail and scrubbin' brush she lad whin she was yoong."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
ROUNDTREE IN CHICAGO

J. A. R0untree, director general, United States Good Roads association and general of Bankhead National high way is in Chicago attending the Ma. tional Conference of the Concrete Product Manufacturers. AIr. Rountree is there for the purpose 'of extending an invitation to concrete manufactur- CTS of the country,-to send representa- tives to the thirteenth annual conven- tion of the United States GOdo Roads association and the Bankhead Highway association; also to have exhibits of their products at the United States Good Roads show that will be held in conjunction with good roads at HOus- ton, Texas, in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22

Taylor's Blood Medicine contains fodide of Potash and other vegetable ingredients, such as Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Gentian, Wintergreen and Sassafras, which act as a fine tonic to the stomach, while the Iodide of Pot ash absorbed by the blood destroys the poisonous acids which lead to rheuma- tism and paralysis. Get bottle OS TayIor's Blood Medicine today from your druggist. It will stop those head aches, backaches, pains in the fingers, arms and shoulders, hips and knees. It will bring back your appetite and make you gain weight if you are thin and pale. Taylor's Blood Medicine is pure ly vegetable, pleasant to take, will tone up your stomach and make you feel fine.
 Price S1.oO bott:e, and if you are not satisfied it helped you, after talk ing three bottles, which should last you about thirty days, return the bot ties to your druggist and get your money back.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22

the Birmingham convocatiOn were 1: Mrs. W. G. McDowell, Mrs. Charles Clingman of Birmingham, Mrs. W. E. Wilson, Woodward, diocesan president of the Woman's Auxiliary ;; Miss tAu- gusta Martin, of the 'House Nf Happi- ness" the Episcopal church. welfare work in Jackson county, and Mrs. Flor ence Tarrant, secretary of the Church of the Advent,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
T.OGGERS IN SESSION

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 21.-The Southern Logging association with del egates present from Alabama, Arkan- sas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Vir- ginia began a two day convention here today. Prevention of forest fires was the principal topic of discussion at the first days session. - =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
ROTARY TO MEET
Mrs. EIywn Ballard To Make Talk On
 NatIIre Study

Mrs. Elywn Ballard will make talk on Mature Study" and O. Gordon Erickson will outline future plans for the city auditorium at the regular weekly meeting Wednesday of the Ro- tary club of Birmingham, to be held in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock. The program also will in ciude several other interesting features, if was announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
Manhdttan Days And Nights
By Herbert Corey

NTW YORK; Oct. 2l.-Old Bill McGeehan thinks there sure-enough Oriental menace. As exCafonian he dep our national habit of worrying.
 The Japanese says he. are subtle ddangerous nation The re for us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
JUST CAN'T BE BEAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Mir. J. w. Rice, Azalea, N. C., Took TayIor's Blood Medi- cine Himself And Gave It To His Family. He Says It Just Can't Be Beaten As a :. Family Tonic, And He Is \ Glad to Recommend It. He Says 1t Always Stops Those Rheumatic Pains, Brings / Back His Appetite And Makes Him Feel Fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22

words and interested Caruso with it Then he conferred with Signor. Caruso twice q dny. At meal-times. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-19
GAST0N DECLINES
 COUNTY PROPER
Declares Duty With Phy- sician's Civic League
 Prevents

Dr. Cecil D. Gaston, appointed county physician by the new board of revenue at its first meeting last Saturday, has declined the appointment, according to letter made public Tuesday. As his reason, Dr. Gaston stated that he can not accept because of his position with the Physicians Civic league of Jeffer- son county.
 The letter follows:
 "The Board of Revenue, Jefferson county, city. Gentlemen:
 For proffering to me the position of county physician I sincerely thank you. I am particularly grateful in view of the fact that 1 had not sought or solicited this office, and I accept your act as an expression of friendship and confidence.
 II have given prayerful thought to the appointment. When one considers the remunerative side of a position demand ing so little of ones time, and further, the opportunity for the creation of many worthwhile friendships, the tenn tation to accept it is impelling. On the other hand, the monetary gain must be weighed in the balance against the con- science that one has kept the faith.
 Tt was my honor to conceive and Civic league of Jefferson county. Be cause of the worthy and unselfish mo- tives of this league, no difficulty was ex- perienced in gaining the devoted and un- direct the organiza tron of the Physicians tiring assistance of the medical profes- sion. We waged a political battle for the public health of this county, with our minds and hearts set in the interest of defenseless babies, born and unborn. We were propelled by what we believed to be right, just and unselfish, with never thought of remunerative gain 1; and victory came to you gentlemen through intelligent reaction to these principles. Throughout the fight it was my privilege to be in the front lines and my conscience now directs that I not desert the fighting lines of this righteous cause, until the swords of opposition have been sheathed forever by an intel ligent public.
 Were to accept a political appoint ment though it be free from motive, as you and l know this to be, some doubt might arise relative to our leagues sincerity. Therefore, must decline the honor of serving your board as county physician.
 Our organization believes in you gentlemen. We are confident that you will keep the faith with your trust. We at all times, human jealousies and per sonal ambitions, and strive as a har- believe that each of you will set aside monious unit for the public veal. If you do, you cannot fail"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-19
SEVERAL PETITIONS
 FACE COMMISSION
Contract Awarded For Seth
 Street Storm Sewer

Six petitions from property owners for public improvements in various parts of Birmingham were filed with the city commission Tuesday and referred to Street Commissioner Dickson for inves- tigation.
 The petitions asked for:
 A sanitary sewer on Sixteenth street, south, between Sixth and Eighth avenues.
 Hard surface pavement on short Ina street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth avenues, north.
 Asphalt or bithulithfc pavement on Twenty-sixth street between Twenty second and Twenty third avenues in Ensley Highlands.
 Sidewalks, gutters and curbs on Fourth avenue. north, from Seventy eighth to Eightieth street, and on the west side of Eightieth street from Fourth to Fifth avenue, north.
 The commission awarded A. II. Dimi- jan the contract to construct storm sewer on Fiftysixth street, north, be- tween Sixth court and Seventh avenue, at a cost of $1 ,426.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-19
FIRST DAY DRIVE FOR CHEST FUND
 PROMISES MUCH
Initial Report Is To Be Made At Luncheon
 Today

When the workers who are engaged in the active canvass for the second annual appeal of the Community Chest gather for their first luncheon and re- port Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the Tutwiler Hotel ball room, a fine showing is expected, according to infOr- nation received at headquarters, 2020 Foutrh Avenue, north, during Tuesday.
 Throughout the day assurances of support and cooperation were received from all parts of the city and many workers sent phone messages telling of cordial receptions everywhere and that all classes of citizens are ''sold" on the Community Chest idea.
 Wednesdays gathering of the work CTS will be held jointly with that of the Rotary club, which holds its weekly luncheons on that day at the same place and the Rotarians declare that they will give some pointers to the Xii wanians. Civilians, Exchangeites, Opti- mists and all the other luncheon clubs on ''how it ought to be done."
 Special Instructions Issued
 In view of q misunderstanding on the part of some of the workers in the field, as to the proper use of the pledge cards and carbon copies, Alfred M. Shook, Jr., chairman of the second an nual appeal, has issued the following special instructions:
 "All solicitors are instructed to turn in the yellow card, as the original, for the records of the Community Chest, and to leave the white copy or carbon duplicates with the subscriber. Bring in the yellow cards in all cases. We do not want the white ones."
 Many additional subscriptions came into headquarters Tuesday, being brought in voluntarily by some of Bir- mingham's leading citizens, who were anxious to do their part before being called on. Among the larger contribu- tions were: Phoneix Portland Cement Co.,, $1,OOO; John w. Wade, $1,O0O; E. NJ. Tutwiler, Jr., $500; Farmers and Ginners Cotton Oil Co.,, $500; Lindley c. Morton, $500.
 Offer Services Also
 Many of Birmingham's business firms and corporations are not only sending in their cash contributions to the second annual appeal of the Commu- nity Chest, but are also offering any help that may be needed to make the appeal a success.
 A letter, typical of many others, was received at headquarters from the Bir- mingham Linen Supply Co.,, signed by J. B. Jacobs, who writes as follows:
 "In recognition of the splendid work done last year and the necessity of an institution of this kind ill Birmingham, take great pleasure ir doubling the amount of subscription you asked for.
 If at any time the Birmingham Linen Supply Company, or myself. can be of any help to your cause, all you need do is ask and we will gladly re- spond."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-19
NEGRO WOMAN APPRECIATIVE Chairman of Y. w. c. A. Home Gives
 Thanks For Aid Of Chest

''We would consider ourselves quite lot of ingrates, should we at this particular time hold our peace," writes Chairman w. w. Greene of the negro branch of the '. w. c. A. Home for women and girls. in letter to Harry J. Early, executive secretary of the Community Chest, received Tuesday.
 The letter continues, "We are glad to say that we know of no individual agency nor company who has rendered the service the Community Chest has rendered to us. Indeed we do not see how we could have existed so success fully as we have, had it not been for the wonderful aid received therefrom. Within the past Il months we have been able to house and take care of an average of 14 girls per week, 56 per month, or about 616 during the past II months. Of course they pay a small pittance, but this does not meet the deficit. It is only met by the aid of the Community Chest.
 Yours for better year for the Chest, and all concerned"
 EX-SIaye Contributes
 Simon Phillips, negro centenarian and ex-slave, who makes his home at 33O4 Twelfth avenue, north, walked into headquarters, 2020 Fourth avenue, north, Tuesday and asked to have a subscription card filled out. His wish was complied with, and with much cer- emony he fastened one copper cent to the card, declaring solemnly that it was all he had, but he wanted to do all he could. Harry J. Early, executive secretary of the Community Chest, en- tered the amount, following a previous subscription from well known firm in the amount of $1,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-19
ENGINEERS HEAR. WAR OFFICIALS.
 ON 0NPREPAREDNESS|
District Resources In An Emergency Praised
 By Visitors

The war department was likened to the fire department, in that it did not originate fires but was ready for fires, by Dwight F. Davis, assistant secre- tary of war who was in Birmingham Tuesday with his aide, Major Burns, and General Ruggles, assistant chief of ordnance, United States army, for an address before the Birmingham chapter of Mechanical Engineers. Wednesday morning he will leave for Muscle Shoals to look at that gigantic development purely as a citizen and not as an of ficial of the war department while General Ruggles will be en route to New York.
 The address of Col Davis, at the Ma sonic Temple was an explanation of the national defense act and the general industrial preparedness of America for war. He was heard by large number of technical men most of whom were interested in the preparedness plans under the national act. Colonel Davis said the new acts conferred upon the assistant secretary charge of industrial zones in various parts of the country. America, he explained, is divided into fourteen sections, each with an army officer who is under the direction of a civilian designated for the work. Col. John Sewell, president of the Alabama Marble company, is in charge of this district and has compiled valuable sta- tisticS.
 The explanation was made by Colonel Davis, that the war department did not seek war. But he said the department was interested in seeing that this coun- try was ready should the eventuality develop.
 District Praised
 That Birmingham was a district which has sprung into national promi- hence and importance and was destined to be of even greater strength to Amer ica was the complimentary reference made by Secretary Davis. He said the vast industrial plants shown him dur ing the afternoon was trip of con- stant pleasure and interest.
 Colonel Davis, General Ruggles and Major Burns arrived in Birmingham from Chattanooga Tuesday morning. At luncheon which was given at the South ern club, they met many industrial men and immediately thereafter went to the Employers hospital of the Ten nessee company at Fairfield over the Fairview-Fairfield Boulevard. From atop the hospital the ordnance experts were able to see what a mighty power exists in Birmingham for America in the event of war. Leaving Fairfield and guided by Mir. Ryding, the party went through the Fairfield works, the Ensley division and later to the Amer ican Cast Iron Pipe works where din- ner was served. They returned to their hotel for a few minutes before pro- ceeding to the Masonic temple.
 Colonel Davis, is from St. Louis. He was a member of the Emergency Fleet corporation following the war. He served with distinction as colonel of infantry, and was, prior to that, captain and major of a Missouri regiment. He is 45 years of age, and has served as park commissioner of St. Louis, as we'll as a member of the recreation league and other public boards. He is a grad uate of Harvard and member of the board of overseers. In 1915 he was commander of the St. Louis Post, Amer ican Legion.