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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
BE!ssEMER NEWS

Bessemer. May 13.-(Special) )-Per- manent improvements vii be made at Cedar Hill cemetery according to the plans of the city officials, and work will begin in a short time in making these needed improvements. City En- gineer w. H. Stevens and Alderman w. A. Simmons, chairman of the cemetery committee, are making investigations in regard to the work to be done there, the principal item being the installa- tion of a water system. MT. Stevens favors connecting with the city mains at West Lake instead of installing pump at the lake, as has been sug- gested, as the better plan of getting water to the cemetery, and while the expense will be larger, it will be alto gether more satisfactory. All perma- uent improvements will depend on the installation of running water at the cemetery.
 A resurvey of the grounds, laylag out additional driveways and walks, and the correction of many defects in the present plan. is also being con- sidered A new entrance will be made for the negro section. and the drive ways will be improved.
 The cemetery committee or the clFlc league has greatly improved the cene- tery in the matter of cleaning up the grounds and beautifying the place, and they will continue their efforts with renewed zeal when the permanent im- provements are installed by the city. fund has been created by the menu bers of the Civic league for the pur- chase of a handsome gate for the burial ground The amount as yet is not ade- quate for the purchase of the gate, but it is planned to increase the fund un- til it will cover the expenses of install- ing the gate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT

The band concert to be given at Ems ley high school Thursday evening at S:30 o'clock promises to be an enter taining affair. The local band of 30 boys will be augmented by the band from Central high school and will be directed by Prof. Amos. The pro- gramme will include waltzes, marches and intermezzos in three groups. They will be assisted by the girls chorus of 30 voices, who will sing Blossom Time" (Cowen) and "The Beautiful Ohio," with soprano solo sung by Miss Ellen Dupuy.
 The Glee club will also give num- bers. The 20 boys that compose the club will sing Hello America, We're Coming Home'' for the first time in public. Their second number will be When the Moonbeams shine in Dear Old Alabama" from Hello Girlies," a production written by Miss Annie Lou Burns of Selma
 One of the unusual features of the evening will be a solo dance given by little Miss Amy Fox, whose interpretive dancing is much admired.
 Master Maurice Moughon, the 9-year- old boy with the wonderful voice. will sing ."The Swallows"
 The public is invited The proceeds will go towards buying uniforms for the members of the band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
LEMON JUICE 3
 FOR FRECKLEs Girls! Make beauty lotion for
 a few cents-Try It!

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into bottle containing three ounces of orchard white, shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle and tan lotion, and conn plexion beautifier, at very, very small cost.
 Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will supply three ounces of orchard white for a few cents. Massage this sweetly fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day and see how freckles and blemishes disappear and how clear, soft and rosy-white the skin becomes. Yes! It is harmless and never irritates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Euents Of the Day
 Al the State Capital
By WILLIAM L. GoRmLEx

Montgomery, May 1S,-(Special)- )-Dis- cussion of the present shortage of school teachers, increased. appropriations and other matters relating to the school work of the state took up practically all the time Tuesday of the state normal school board, in session at the capitol. The meeting was held in the office of Governor Kilby. President of four ag- ricultural schools were present.
 It is understood the board desires to have teacher training schools through out the state. There has been serious shortage of teachers for about three years and the educational department has been forced to go out of the state to ge these teachers Teacher training school would eliminate this shortage.
 Members of the normal school board are: Governor Kilby, Spright DowelL superintendent of education; William T. Sheehan of Montgomery. M. M. Strip lin. mayor of Florence; W. c. Black. mayor of Troy; W. w. Lavender of Cen treville, c. S. Mcdowell of Eufaula, w. F. Johnson of Anniston. The full mem bership was present.
 Normal school presidents who attended the meeting were: Ii J. Willingham of Florence, C. w. Dougal of Jackson vile, G. w Brock of Livingston and E. M Shakelford of Troy.
 CIRCUIT CHANGES CONSIDERED
 Montgomery, May Special. )-Con- sideration was given Tuesday by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Bessemer Homes For
 Sale

No. 14o4 5th avenue; one of the most modern and up-to- date hungaloWs in Bessemer, will cost $4000 to build this home: lot 50x1190; eastern front; price $3500; terms. Also have one 50x190-foot lot on Dart mouth avenue for $750; $450 cash or Liberty Bonds, and balance $10 per month: no taxes. no interest. We are offering for sale 4 lots on 18th street and 5th avenue for $2250, on corner; this is a special bargain. as we have just sold lot in front of this for $1250.
 Three negro lots on 10th alley and goth street, for $500 each; can easily build nice 3-room negro houses: will cell for $4S0 cash or Liberty Bonds, and balance SIS per month; no taxes. no interest.
 Several nice homes and splendid lots left: we can loan from $500 to $10,00O for you. if you will see us.
 N. B. PARKER
 415 Realty Building
 Bessemer. labama.
 Phone 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
DANGERS AT LYRIC

One of the best bills of the season is Lyric.
 Ala Moskova, sensational classic dancer and ballet of exceptional dancers is the headline attraction.
 Harry Ward, clever comedia n, keeps the audience highly entertained and is ably assisted by Miss Raymond. The Five NeIsons are sensational hoop rollers. Coscia and Verdi render . most pleasing programme of selec- tions on the violin and cello with com edy interspersed Webster Sisters and Stern are clever singers and musicians.
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recess judiciary committee to proposed changes in several court circuits in the state and the decreasing of the number of judges of the courts in Jefferson county. The biggest part of the hear ing was behind closed doors the commit tee members taking up the Jefferson county case. Among the persons in the city to appear before the committee to protest against changes in the courts of the Imperial county were Judge Dan A. Green, Judge William E. Fort, Gen. Alex Garber, Richard fl. Fries, John P. Tillman, Samuel D. Weakley.
 Judge Woodson J. Martin of the Six teenth circuit protested against changes in his district.
 The committee has not decided what recommendations it will make to the leg islature when the last "half of the round' begins on July 8.
 Circuit judges are asking for more money, and solicitors are asking that the state pay their expenses while they are away from home. These matters also are up for consideration before the committee leaves Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
WILSON PAID s35oo

Montgomery. May Especial 1.-The state of Alabama has paid over to Bill Wilson of Bount county the sum of $500. this being partial reparaticn" for an innocent man serving a term in prison for the murder of his wife, who is still living Wilson's trustee, Judge John F. Kelton, of Blount county, has charge of the money, which will be spent for farm on which Bill Wilson says he will stay the rest of his life. Wilson was convicted and sentenced to serve a life term following the mysterious disappears arce of his wife. After about four years the wife returned from the west. and
 Wilson was pardoned. The legislature appropriated $3500, this being considered faint expression of regret that the state had made Wilson serve time for a crime he did not commit
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ceeded the Maddocks-Park Play

day succeeded the Maddocks-Park Play CTS. The Majestic Players, as they are known, close for their opening bill KICK | h." the big Broadway success. l At the Majestic this week the leading I roles are in the hands of Miss Evelyn Watson and Randolph Gray, who are
 among the most capable stock stars in the | country.
 | kick In'' is one of the most absorbing 1 plays that has been presented at the Ma jestic this season, and from the begin ming to the end of the play there is rapt attention and applause on the part of the audience.
 | Miss Watson is considered one of the most beautiful and versatile actresses in stock, closely resembling Jane Cowl who l is said to be the most beautiful woman on the American stage.
 | MT Gray, well known also, has not | only appeared in a number of the big eastern plays, but is well known in pie l lures, having taken the stellar role of
 many big photoplays.
 l sI<ick In will be the attraction at the Majestic all this week, and next week an | cld-fashioned love play entitled Dora Thorne,'' will be played by request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
CHILDREN PRESENT PLAY

The operetta entitled "A Trip to Story Book Land" will be presented at the high school auditorium Friday evening at o'clock. The play is be- ing produced under the auspices of the Pastors Helpers, circle No. l. and Is being directed by Mrs B. l.. Micheal- son. Mrs. Michealson wrote the plot, introducing the songs and dances, and there will be 80 children taking part.in the play. The leading parts will be played by Bebe Joy Hollingsworth, Mrs c. L. Hart B. I. Michealson, Miss Alberta Davidson, Miss Nellie Adams. and Miss Phyllis Waites. Rehearsals have been in progress for several weeks, and the operetta will be a beau tiful spectacle, introducing fairies, birds, and number of familiar char acters in children's books. A large pat onage is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
Two Acquitted

The jury in the case of Boyd Jackson, charged with murder in the first de- gree, tried in the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday before Judge Charles w. Ferguson, returned verdict of not guilty. It is alleged that Jackson killed Early Parker at Bes- semer in July, 1918.
 Ir the case of Lillian Banks, charged with murder, the jury returned a yer dict of not guilty She is allowed to have killed Joe Bryant at Dolomite in October, 1918
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JOSEPH'S TRIALS

On the evening of May, 23 at the high school the Epworth league will present the following moving pictures: 'Jo- seph's Trials in Egypt" three reels; Infancy of Noses" one reel; Cham pion Bear Players" one reel. During the five minute interval between the pictures interesting musical numbers will be rendered by some of the citys most talented musicians The public is cordially invited to see these splen- did pictures; a small admission fee will be charged. the proceeds to be devoted to the work of the league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
ASK CAR LINE EXTENSION

Montgomery, May 13-(Special )-Twen- ty-siN members of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce asked the city commissioners Tuesday to take some ac- tion looking to the extension of the street care line to the aviation repair depot so that removal of the depot would not be recommended to the war department The committee showed the commission telegrams which have been received. from Mobile, New Orleans and Philadelphia and which show cars are operated on streets as narrow as the one over which the line must run. I1le commission as- sured the committee there had been an understanding reached with the repair depot officers, and that some action would be taken.
 The depot officers recently told the commission they would recommend re moval of the depot undess the car line was constructed at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
TWO JUDGES APPEAR

Montgomery, May 3.-(Special.) )-Judge o. A. Steel of the Sixteenth circuit and Judge John F. Kelton. former probate judge of Blount county, were in Mont gcnery Tuesday to appear before the Se- dietary committee. Judge Steel will stay in the city for the Wednesday meeting, W nile Judge Kelton will go to Blrmlhg ham. On Wednesday he will go to Clay county, Texas, to visit his aged father.
 Judge Steel does not want the recess committee to change his court circuit ano he will appear before the committee probably Wednesday to explain why ne desires to keep the three counties In ms circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
PAPERS FILED

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special )-F'ive corporations, with authorized capital stock of $122,0O0, filed papers with the secretary of state on Tuesday Three of the new concerns are in Gadsden Eto- wah county.
 The names of the new concerns follow:
 Blanche Lead and Mining company, Gadsden, authorized stock of $50 000 paid in $24O0; s. w. Riddle and others.
 Gadsden Chero Cola Bottling company of Gadsden, $l4,000 authorized and paid in; w. K. Hatcher, F. c. Banks and others.
 Loveman- Burt Cotton company of Gads- den; s75,0O0 authorized and paid in; N. H. Burt, E. P. Loveman and others.
 Nash Abstract and Investment com pany, incorporated, of Oneonta; author zed stock of sSO00; paid in $500; P A. Nash, A. A. Findley, w. J. Nash, incor. porators.
 Cuba Lumber company, incorporated, or Tuscaloosa; $25,O00 authorized and $14.00J paid in; J. c. Persons, l.. F. clabaugh and others.
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New Corporation

Papers were filed yesterday in tha probate court by the Organization Ser vice Unc.). The capital stock will he $2000, but they will begin business on a basis of 5000 paid in. It's purpose is to assist enterprises in successfully es- tablishing and conducting their busi- ness.
 The officers of this organization are: H. D. Cullen, president; John M. Ott, vice president; T. R. McCambridge. sec retary, and W. G. Green, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
EXTRA HELP NECESSARY

Montgomery, May 13.-( .)-Extra Eelp in the street cleaning department was necessary Tuesday when the task of cleaning the downtown streets. follow ing the reception of the Fourth Alabama infantry, now the 167th of the regular army, was started. Confetti and paper was strewn from the union station to the capitol. /
 The last section of the Louisville 7s Nashville train, carrying members of the old Fourth, left Montgomery early Tues day morning for Mobile, where another demonstration was given in their honor. From Mobile they will go to the camp Of demobilization at Hattiesburg, Miss, and within a week many of the Alabama boys are expected to be discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bush School Improvement asso- citation will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Rosa Strickland will speak and musical programme will be given.
 The Twentieth Century Mothers club will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Sam Moxwell on Avenue H.
 All Ensiey women aresinvited to att tend a mass meeting to be held in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at which time Prof. Harry Smith will speak on "Extension."
 Rev. Judson R. Martin. pastor of the Hunter Street Baptis church, is attend : ing the Southern Baptist convention in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
IT. n. q. MEET

The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy held an interesting meeting with Mrs. Lucien Huey Tuesday afternoon. After the transaction of business a re- port of the state convention at Gadsden was given by Mrs. R. L. King and Mrs. J. B. Morton. It was voted to send q telegram to Mrs l.. B. Bradley from the chapter expressing qualification that she is recovering from an opera tion in Baltimore. Plans were mada for attending the next meeting with Mrs. Wilson at Powderly, as the June meeting is always held at her homs. Refreshments of coffee and sandwiches were served to the members present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
CLARK AND O'BRIEN
 AT THE STRAND

Today marks the last appearance of dainty little Marguerite Clark and Eu-| gene O'Brien in Come Out of the Kitch- en- one of the most charming pictures in which these two popular artists have ever been seen.
 Those who have visited the Strand this week have been loud in their praise of this picture, and critics proclaim it one of the finest picture productions of the
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ernor, who tries to follow an honora bl q course and of the woman he married.|
 The central theme of the picture tells! how a selfish and socially ambitious woman wrecked the happiness of oth -| CTS and dragged herself down in tho whirlpool.
 Or the same bill will be shown the latest Gaumont News and Star con- edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The monthly silver tea of the Ems ley Highland Methodist Missionary so- ciety was held with Mrs. N. Dupuy yes lows: Song "Blest Be the Tie That Binds; devotional exercises, Mrs. B. B. Stokes talk, Rev. J. M Glasgow; piano selection, Mrs. Simpson Hamil- ton; reading, Mrs. Norman Sayre; piano solo. Miss Miriam Sayre; piano solo, Miss May McCauly.
 Punch and salad course were served at the conclusion of the programme to the following: Mrs. J. P. Keener Mrs. F. K. Wier, Mrs Young, Mrs. B. B. Stokes. Mrs. Ed Finch, Mrs. w. c. Max well, Mrs. R. F. Moseley, Mrs. w. N. Sayre, Mrs. o. B. Terrell, Mrs. H. M. Letsow, Mrs. R. w. Little. Mrs A. F. Elliott. Mrs. Jim Jones, Mrs. F. M. Me- Cauley, Mrs A. H. Moore, Mrs. Simpson Hamilton, Mrs. Elfried Harris, Mrs Boterweg, Miriam Sayre and May Me cauley
 Mrs. Harry Dearing was hostess to the New Idea circle at her home on Alois avenue yesterday afternoon. Vases of Dorothy Perkins roses bright ened the rooms where the guests en- joyed 8 social hour. The hostess served a salad course.
 The personnel includes Mrs M. G. Ar mott. Mrs F. A. Franklin, Mrs. A. B. Roberts, Mrs. W. B. Warnick, Mrs Nancy Snow, Mrs. l.. D. Jackson, Mrs Roddy, Mrs. Fallie Grady and Mrs J J. Smith.
 The officers of the Baptist Young Peoples union of the Hunter Street Baptist church met with MT. and Mrs J. A. Toulbert Monday evening for a business session. Miss Jessie Scott Miss Sheffield and Herman Lucas were named group leaders. During the so- cial hour which followed refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
RATE CASE THURSDAY

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special. )--The supreme court of Alabama is expected Thursday to take up the injunction case rendered several days ago by Judge Leon McCord of the Fifteenth judicial circuit and which was appealed by the Southern Bell Telephone company. The injunction prohibits the company from collecting rates which were made applicable to 61 Alabama towns by the Postmaster Gen eral.
 Attorneys for both the state and com pany have agreed to submit the case to the court without oral arguments Each has submitted briefs, relying upon the documents to show the merits of their contention.
 The court is believed, will render a decision oef0r the South and North Dakota ease f 'ich authority of the Postmes4ev General is being tested is decided bS t0e tulted States supreme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
IN ExECUTIyE SESSION

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special)-Fo the purpose of discussing matters relat- ing to the consolidation of the supreme court and the court of appeals or the abolition of the latter and other mat ters relating to the judiciary of the state. the State Recess Judiciary committee went into executive session Tuesday on Wednesday the committee will take up the question of cutting down several court circuits in the state and increasing salaries of judges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
STEPPED ON BANANA PEEL

Mrs M. A. Godfrey of Helena Sta ton, who slipped upon a banana peel In Birmingham Saturday, is confined to her bed with fractured and dislocated hip.-
 Mrs Elizabeth Rogers, whose mar riage to MT. Frank Hayes will be an event of Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. has chosen Miss Agnes Busby and Miss Virgie Dickens as her brides maids. Mrs. Shirely will attend Mrs. Rogers as matron of honor Ed Lynn will act as best man to MT. Hayes and Walter Davenport and MT. Berry will be ushers.
 Mrs. sam Heide and children are vis- ting Mrs. Heide's parents in Tennes- see
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KIMBROUGH WANTS DEPOT

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special)-Kim- brough, Ala, gives the railroads approxi- mately s12,0O0 worth of business monthly. but the citizens have a box car for depot, according to a petition signed by about 30 persons of the little town on the Gulf, Florida & Alabama. The citi- zens Tuesday asked the Alabama Public Service commission to require the railroad to erect a depot Kimbrough is the june ton point for the G., F. & A. and the Southern Railway company.
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AT THE MOVIES

Strand Marguerite Clark h Come Out of the Kitchen" Alcazar-House Peters in "A Thunderbolt of Fate"
 Trianon-Constance Talmadge ln The Yelled Adventure"
 Rialto-Tom Moore in "One of the Finest"
 Colonial-Dorothy Dalton in "The Lady of Red Butte" Odeon One-Ruth Roland in "The Tigers TraiI.'' Cdeon Two-'"The Terror of the Range" and Evolves of Kultur." Princess-Tom Mix in 'The Fight for Gold"
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answer any good roads questions that might be asked.
 Mir. Keller will spend Thursday in Mo bile, conferring with the board of rev. erue. Good roads matters will be dis cussed by the board. and the engineer is to be consulted about certain grades of road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
KELLER ACCEPTS INVITATION

Montgomery, May 13.-(Special)-W. $. Keller, state highway engineer. has ac- cepted the invitation of the Civitan club of Birmingham to attend the Friday meeting when Senator Bankhead will dis cuss the proposed $25, 900 bond issue for good roads in Alabama. It is expecteo the Senator will explain why the vosArs should authorize the issuance of the road bonds, and Mr. Keller is to be present to
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SUNNY COMEDY AT TRIANON

Constance Talmadge in The Yelled
 Adventure" is as charming as ever
 and crowds are Hooking to the Trianoii
 to see her This clever actress hds thousands of admirers in Birmingham. In "The Yelled Adventure" Constance Talmadge has a vehicle that gives hsr wide opportunity for comedy that has made her famous.
 This production will be presented as the Trianon all the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
JAMES BURIAL

The remains of P. l.. James were sent to Jemison Monday night for burial MT. James was 23 years of age and met his death while working a wrecking engine at the furnace at Woodward, a coupling pin falling on his head, which crushed his skull He had lived at Brighton for several years and is sur vived by wife and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-14
PLEAS HEARD

af2 @of May Especial. )-Mem- rera ta, state board of pardons Tues Jt aead pleas of friends and relatives
 pessons who are serving sentences in state prisons or work camps. The board 1-ced the usual difficult task of decid- ing the petitions for paroles and par dons. The session continued the big gest part of the day. Members of the board are Fitzhugh Lee, state auditor; J. .. smith. attorney general, and Will liam F. Cobb. secretary of state