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New Britain herald., 1924-08-16
HIBERNIANs IN SESSION
Sweeping Changes fin Rules in Pros
 pect--Condemn Ku Klux Klsn

Atlantic City, Aug. fs.--At the first business session Of the national board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians converting at the Traymore hotel committees were appointed by Presi. dent Michael Donahue, Philadelphia, to consider and report on sixteen sub jects: among which are the necessity for revised constitution, revision of the ritual, advisability of making changes in the dues and benefits. mak- ing amalgamation of divisions in cities having more than one division but less than 25o members compulsory and naturalization.
 Tn joint session with the ladies' auxiliary, on Sunday, it Is planned to pass resolutions sweepingly condemn ing the activities of the Ku Klux klan.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-16
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Aug, l6,-The advance in the stock market yesterday ear,
 ried the average price of go leading industrial issues to new high level
 for the year while the aysIage Of an equal number of railroad stocks was close to the 1894 top fgme, senti- Teent was eheered by the fact that the upward gain of prices was general, embracing virtually all groups in zen trast to the uneven movement ol other market sessions" in The last few weeks,
 The stoekholders' preresii,e com ni.tiee which is fighting the reorganl- zltlon Of the Denyes & ltio Grande Western Railroad Co. under the pres- ept terms has issued another call tor funds to carry on its weak. The eem- mitte. which is headed by George Tracy Rogers, recommends that cons tributions be made on the basis of sio for every stockholder owning up to si,oo0 Of stock. SIS for stockholders owning more than sb.o00.
 New capital issues n the London market were smaller for the first half of the current year than for the cor responding period of any year since 1919. the Bankers Trust company re- ported today. Total issues, excluding British government loans raised di- rectly for national purposes. amounted to 1os,215,oo0 pounds compared with 12S,524, 900 pounds for the corres- bonding half of 1923.
 Price imitation in the United States predicted by European bankers and economists as a natural result of the great gold accumulation here. has failed to materialize, the New York Trust company points out in it's monthly review. The prediction was based on a misconception of the amount of gold which may propertly be in use in this country in propor- ton to population and resources and the ever growing volume of trade, the article adds.
 Under the stock acquisition plan of the Standard Oil Go. of New Jer- sey 14.70o employees of the company had subscribed for 50s,641 shares of the stock on June 30. This com- pares with 40S,431 shares for 1928 employees at the end of last year. In the first six months of this year the total plan fund increased from $15,- 13S,564 to s1s,5ot,s63.
 Delivery of General Motors cars by 1 dealers to consumers in July totalled 55,77s cars and trucks. compared with 63,209 in the same month year ago, and with 60,146 in June this year. From January 1 to the end of July 435,3es General Motor cars and trucks were delivered com- pared with 472.1s4 in the same period last year, a decrease of 77 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-16
DROWNS AT BLOCK ISLAND

Providence. R. l., Aug. 16.-Frank Angel, s2, of Washington, D. C., was drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming off the beach near Vail cottage at Block Island. He was brought to shore by Stanley Vernet and George Presbery, bellboys at the Vail cottage. who applied methods of rescuscitation for more than an hour without success.
 The body was taken in charge by Charles Meguss, undertaken, pending investigation by Medical Examiner Dr. S. B. Husted.
 Mir. Angel was visiting at Block 1s- land with his wife and child.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-16

smPhithsstsT al sAssaowmeunt,H the summer estate Of Miss Miih0lland's parents, Mir, and Mrs J0hn F, Mllr holland, Miss Vida Milholland Will impersonais her sister in the pageant as she appeared in white Eebss and on ag hits horse when she led the suffrage parade in the yiiy of Wash lngton some years ago,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-16
GOING TO NOTIFICATION

Carksburg, W. Va, Aug. 1s.-E. c. Smith. prominent figure in the Davis-for- president movement today was en route to Lincoln, Neb, to at- tend the notification ceremony Mon. day for Governor Charles W. Bryan, democratic nominee for ice-presi- dent as the personal representative of John W. Davis, the democratic stand ard bearer. Mir. Smith left Clarks- burg last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
DRY FORCES APPROVE. RAGE BY MUSGR0VE
Anti-Saloon League Declares Vets
 Are Supporting Underwood

Approval of Col. l.. B. Musgrove's candidacy for President Saturday was voiced by the Anti-Saloon League of Alabama, according to .a statement issued by J. Bibb Mills, superintendent. The statement fol- lows:
 ''The liquor interests of the coun- ty are beginning openly to make the fight we had anticipated. Their fight will be for a modification of the present prohibition and enforcement laws by increasing the alcoholic con tent of permitted beverages. Cover nor Smith of New York has already declared for such modification. Sen- ator Underwood has never stated that he would oppose 1t. The Asso- citation Opposed to Prohibition is actively supporting Senator Under wood. We had hoped that he would make a statement that would be sat- isfactory to the prohibition forces of the country, but he is bidding for the wet vote. Col. l.. B. Musgrove. a prohibitionist, has filed his name as candidate for the presidency in the presidential primary to be held March II. The only way the dem ocratic voters Of Alabama can ex- press their preference for 8 dry can didate. for President will be to sup port Colonel Musgrove."
 This statement was passed unani- mously by the headquarters commit tee of the Anti-Saloon Leakue of Alabama, MT. Mills said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
WOULD-BE CAPITALIST. JAILED FOR SPINDLE
Birmingham Negress Looses $500
 In Confidence Game Saturday

Hattie Bonnet. Birmingham. negro. is out $500 and Milton Toibert, dusky skin would-be Atlanta capital- ist is in the city jail charged with false pretense as the result of 8 swindle game Tolbert and an accom- plice worked Saturday mofning on the Bonnet woman.
 According to City Detectives Peve- Ter and Helton. Tolbert spied Hattie as she emerged from the Tarder's National bank with $500 bank roll. He immediately introduced hiMAelf as an Atlanta capitalist and Induced the woman to point out to him the East East lake.
 The scheme was oIeverly matched. Along comes Tolbeft's partner want ing change for a s1,000 bill he had just found and he was willing to split half for the accommodation. Tolbert induced the Bonnet. woman to add her $500 to his $2O0 and they would secure the change in a hotel if she would wait few minutes. In return for the loan she was to re- ceive $500. which was $200 profit. Pretty easy for Hattie. .,.-
 But the negroes didn't return and Hattie notified the police who rounded up Tolbert a short time later. His accomplice escaped. One hundred dollars of the money was found on the negro.
 Officers state Tolbert has been jailed in Birmingham before for similar offense. His business inter- ests in Atlanta will have to do with out him while he is guest of the city of Birmingham, officers state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

The following petitions in bank ruptcy were filed during the past week:
 Will Thornton. Bessemer, Ala, De- cember 2S, 1923; No. 20690; liabilities $14S.40; assets. $7.S0; attorney, Mat thews and Mathews.
 Green Jewelry company. Invol., December 2S, 1928: No. 2O69l; liabil- ities, $1,746.65; attorneys, Ritter and Wynn.
 A. w. Holston, 1925 Twenty-fourth street. city; December 29, 1928; No. 2O692; liabilities, $75s.67; assets,$200; no attorney.
 J. S. Parker as Parker Drug com pany, 114 Twentieth street, Bessemer. Ala, Dec 29: No. 2o69S; liabilities, s116; assets, $346; claimed exen. pt attorneys, McEwing and NIcEwing.
 Grace Hayes, 304 Seventh avenue, city; December Sl. 1928; No. 2O6S4; torneys, Murphy and Hanna.
 Julius N. Sisemore, S11 Eleventh street, south, city; January 8, 1924; No. 20696; liabilities, $657; assets, $94.3O. claimed exempt; attorney, k. M. Montgomery.
 w. M. Threadgille, BIO Twenty ninth street. south. January 3, 1924: No, 206s1; liabilities, s1S0.75; assets, $35. claimed exempt: no attorney. Hine Oden, 1908 Avenue c, city; January 3. 1924; No. 2069S; liabilities S67.5O; assets. $40: attorneys, Murphy and Hanna
 M Nj. Bellah, 26OS Twelfth avenne, north. January 3, 1924: No. 2O699 liabilities. sl.025; assets. none; at torneys. Roland and Haygood.
 John T. Williams, Route No. 6 box 156. city; January 3, 1924. No, 2070O. liabilities, s26,15: assets s6O claimed exempt; attorney. J. c. Adams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
KILLS ASTHMA AND \ HAY FEVER GERMS
 IN THREE DAYS
Famous New Discovery. Asthma-Tabs, Succeeds After Everything Else Had Failed-Csed By
 Thousands.

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 Mrs. C. H. Lea. Hoberg, Mo. says; "one. month ago. today my daughter took the first dose of Asthma Tabs She had a light attack the third day but has not had any since. May Gods blessing rest on the discoverer of such boon to hu- manity."
 No matter whether your case is of long standing or recent development, no mat ter what your age or occupation. if you are troubled with any form Of Asthma or Hay Fever, I want to show you at our expense that Asthma Tabs will rid you entirely of this terrible suffering in a few days. It has cured countless suffer ers where everything else has failed.
 Simply send your name ana addresa to- day to R. N. Townley. Asthma-Tab Lab oratorlas, 7so Baker-Vawter Bldg, Kan sas City, Mo, and get the home treat. nnent I want to send you FREE and poAt- paid. Write today.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
NEW OFFICERS PRESENT
American Business Club Entertains Visiting College Professor

hmEEhCMh DuBh1GSB SEuU EMhCEE0hmS
 Visiting College Professor
 H. E. Cox, newly elected president of the American Business club, pre- sided over the meeting of the organ ization Friday afternoon. The other newly elected officers were H. D. Lacey, vice president, and E. M. Ra- mus. secretary and treasurer. MT. Cox is the chief engineer of the B. R.. L. and P. company.
 Short talks were made by pr. A. B. Horn and Dr. Earl Williams, dean of the Alabama Women's college, both men were visitors from the American Business club of Montgomery. A re- port of the activities of the club for the past year was made. An account was given the executive board of governors meeting recently held in Chattanooga.
 After the luncheon business meeting was held and the following appointments of committees were made:
 Board of governors, William l.. White. Dr. Thomas A. Snow. J. A. I.oatrite. Attendance, Charles D. Ward, Dr. A. M. Reid. Program, B. H. Elliott. J. .. Ingram. Finance, pr. William Hall Smith, w. R. Rdsh. Classification, A. r. Alexander. Dr. c. J. Reid. Reception, R. W. William son, J. A. Miller. J. s. Pedigo: Music. E. E. Forbes. Jr., pr. Edwin s. Bran don, P. B. Worthington. Business ethics, c. O. Woodward, J. A. Simp- son, J. r. Dedwilder. Education and publicity. pr. William Graham Ech- ols. House, G. l.. Burgin, J. P. Mum, R. c. Norris. Inter-club activities, c. Fl. Wallace. C. k. Andrews. Public affairs, J.\ K. Taylor, William L.. White. Membership. J. C. Ingram. j.. w. McDougaI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
WOFFORD COMPANY FACES TWO COURSES
President Explains Ruling In At.
 lanta In Oil Price Case

lanta In Oil Price Case
 G. T. wofford, president of the wofford oil company, upon his re- turn Saturday from Atlanta. issued the following statement regarding tho hearing of his company against tho larger oil companies:
 Tn our case against the Standard Oil company. Galena Signal on com pany, Gulf Refining company and the Texas company of Atlanta, in which we asked for a restraining order pro- hibiting them from selling gasoline in that city below cost, Judge Bib1ey of the United States court of North Georgia district held that the trans actions in Atlanta did not como, un- der interstate business therefore, his court had no Jurisdiction in the mat ter.
 This means, of course, .khat we have two courses open: One to ap- peal to the circuit court of appeals of the United States; the other in the local courts in the state of Georgia. We do not know at this time whether there are any Georgia laws covering matters of this kind, but if not there probably will be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
LOST IS TRANSFERRED
 TO THE COUNTY JAIL
Bond Denied Until Adcock's Con-
 ditiOn Indicates Recovery

George J. Jost. tentatively held on a charge of assault with intent to murder, was transferred to the coun- ty jail following formal service of warrant on him for the alleged attempt to kill D.. H. Adcock, special officer of the Sloss company in North Birmingham Friday afternoon.
 Late Saturday night reports from the bedside of Adcock were that his condition showed slight improve ment, win his chances increasing for recovery. His condition remains critical and in the meantime Jost Is held in the county pail awaiting the result of his fight for life.
 In his cell at the- city jail Sat urday Jost said he remembers little of what occurred at the time of the shooting. No bond will be allowed him until the condition of Adcock improves sufficiently as to indicate recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
SMALLPOX VICTIM NOT
 ORDERED0UT OF ESTATE
Dr. Bowling Says Report In Mem
 phis Paper Is Untrue

Dr. J. D. Bowling, health officer, took occasion Saturday to deny a story published last week in a Mem phis newspaper to the effect that Perry Fuller of Pell City was ordered out of the state by tho Birmingha m health department because he had smallpox.
 The story said Perry was refused treatment here and had to make his way to Chattanooga. c. B. Critten- den, Tennessee health officer, called on S. W. Welch. Alabama health offi- cer, for an explanation and the let ter was referred to pr. Bowling.
 "The report is untrue and does Btr- mingham an injustice" said Dr. Bowling. We have no record of this man and no one connected with the healW department has seen or heard of him. Our custom Is always to isolate persons with diseases of this kind and give them proper treatment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
MISSISSIPPI LOSEy A
 PROMINENT CITIZEN
Captain Thomas Spight Dies At
 Home In Ripley

RIPLEY, Miss, Jan. 5.-Capt. Thomas Spight, for more than half a century prominent in the public life of Mississippi, died at his home here late today. Death was due to cerebral hemorrhage.
 Captain spight was S2 years of age. He served throughout the Civil war, distinguishing himself in sev- eral important engagement. Early in the seventies he was admitted to the local bar. He established the South ern Sentinel. local weekly news paper in 1879. but after four or five years in journalism returned to his law practice.
 As member of the state legisla- ture, Captain Spight served on the committee which drafted charges against Gov. Ade1bert Ames, who was removed from o&ice.
 Captain Spight was elected to Con- gress in 1898 and served continuously untif-tS11 when he retired. His first wife was Mary Virginia Barnett. She died in 1901. and a few years later Captain Spight married Mrs. Thida Duncan Moore of Nashville. The widow and six children survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
DOC POPULATION DROPS
ARGENTINE CATHOLICS WANT DEAD CREMATED
Petition Vatican To Allow Them To
 Deviate From Present Rules :

BUENOs AIRES, Jan. 5.--The uuesS tion of the right of Catholics to cre- mate their dead was checked up to the vatican tonight. NEa
 Following long agitation of the question, Jose Perez Mendoza, presi- dent of the Argentine Cremation as- 'sociation. appealed to Rome to mod fly the present dogrnas prohibiting cremation of the faithful. pointing out that disposal of cadavers by burning is increasing.
 ''The ban against cremation placed on adherents to the Catholic church should be lifted for hygienic req sons if no other" Mendoza said.
 Under conditions now prevailing in m4ny Catholic countries. burials of the dead in the ground is nothing less than a menace to public health"
 Mendoza cited statistics of his as- sociation showing that 5,268 bodies were cremated in the Argentine re- public last year, a written and wit messed request from the deceased be- ing presented in each case.
 The communication to the vatican concluded by quoting numerous Cath ollie priests as saying cremation Is not against Christian tradition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
LEAD SLAB END.
 MAY SOLVE RIDDLE
Scientists Think It May Ex- plain Virginia Dare's'-
 Dissappearance t4

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.--one of the unsolved mysteries of history has Been called to the. attention of scientist of the Smiths 2nian institu- tion as the result of the discovery of slab of lead here today three feet under ground, bearing an tE1 scription which may throw light upor the <disappearance of Nirginia Dare. the first white child born in America.
 Digging in his back yard. Russell Kaufman uncovkred the slabs whict is one-eiehth of an inch thick. l 1 Inches long and inches wide. Whei, cleaned by acids the following in- scription, Apparently cut with a hot instrument, was disclosed:
 "yiygin Dare.
 'Dfed here. s,s.
 'Captif Powhatan.
 "cnsries N..
 Virginia Dare was the grand 1 daughter Of Cow, John White and Laughter of one of. his official staff. whose expeditions to establish an agricultural colony left England in 1887, Arriving in the summer at Roanoke Island. Va, where, the child was born the same year. Governor White soon left for England. and, re- turning ono year later. was unable to find any trace of the colony or the child. .gsss
 Officials of the Smithsonian instf- tuition declined to express sry opiiion on the genuineness of tho find peiid- ing a more thorough examinatfoG next week. a4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Grimes--Remains of Mrs. Mary Crimes. 94, who died at S:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. w. Beckett. Hyde park, will be sent 10 Chel- sea, Ga, Sunday morning by Johns for interu.ent.
 ices for Miss Zelthia j. Morris, who died Friday at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Ida l.. Powers, 1I20 Twenty eighth avenue. Ensley, will he held from the home at II o'clock Sunday morning. 1nterment will follow in the Union cemetery, with <Echols & Angwin in charge. Parker-Remalns of Jack Cleveland Parker, infant son of MT. and Mrs. Hurley J. Parker, who died Friday at the residence, 1905 Beech street. were sent to Blocton Saturday by the Loy Un- dertaking company for interment. Fredie Franklin HeltOn-Funeral services for Fredie Franklin Hel- ton, 19. who died Thursday at the residence, 121. Main street, Ingle- nook, were held at 1:30 o'clock Sat urday afternoon from the residence, followed by ineerment in Forest Hill. with Johns in charge,
 Mrs. Martha A. BreedinE-R emains of Mrs. Martha A. Breeding, S4. who died Friday at the residence, were sent to Chattanooga, Tenn, Satur- day morning by Ridout for inter H.ent.
 Mrs. W. l.. Turner-Funeral services for Mrs. W. l.. Turner, 54, who died Thursday at a local infirmary. were held at II o'clock Saturday morn ing from the West End Baptis. church. followed by interment in Elmwood, with Vice in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
HELD FOR ASSAULT

John Williams. negro, Twenty fourth street. north. was arrested by Detectives Brann6n and Jones Satur- day afternoon on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Will Black, another negro, giving his address as 4s07 Alley c. picked up on sim liar charge by Detectives William son and Elledee. Both negroes arc being held in the city jail pending transfer to the county when bond will be fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
UieLd Greater In British 11Ough VctOl

heating system in the basement at | o'clock Saturday night completely de stroyed the handsome brick neveere( residence of J. Fl. Cranford, mayor q Jasper, to9etfer with all furniturI and personal belongings Of the family entailing a loss estimated at $16,0Oq a guest were asleep at the time q the fire, which spread with sucl rapidity as to make escape from thy house precarious. None of the occu pants were injured. s8 a gi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
GROCERS WANT PERMITS
Cannot Do Business Until Necessary
 Permits Secured

Cannot Do Business UmtiI NeccNshfy
 Permits Secured
 Thirty Birmingham grocers and butchers have filed application for a pure food' permit since the newly enacted food ordinance became effec- tive, Dr. J. D. Bowling, health offi- ser, said Saturday. Their shops will be inspected early this week, he an nounced.
 preliminary inspection made last week show that practically all the food stores will easily qualify for permits." pr. Bowling added.
 Copies of the new ordinance will be read for general distribution in a few days. Licenses to do business can not be obtained until the neces- sary permits are granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
NOT 5. P. TRAINl
 M TEXAS MISHAP|
Later information Is That Train Of Another Line
 Was DeraiIed

Press dispatches reporting the sde- railment of part of a passenger train at Sweetwater, Texas, Tuesday indf- cated that the train involved was a been learned that 1t was not . South ern Pacific train, but that of another line. s @-'
 No serious injury was sustained in the mishap. although score or more passengers were rather shaken upi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
PHONE TALK BETRAYSI BIG SMUGGLING CACHE 1
Narcotics, Liquor. Oriental Rugs And Merchandise Seized On Ship

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.--A telephone conversation between New York and Providence. overheard by . customs inspector in an adjoining booth led- to a search of the rabre Line steam shin Canada dn it's arrival from Providence today and the seizure Of ncrcotics, liquor, Oriental rugs and other merchandise not listed on the ships manifest.