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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to NOnresidents

The State of Alabama, Jefferson Coun-
 ty, Probate Court, January IT, 1913.
 Estate of Alex Chonakis, Deceased
 This day came Chris Colias and filed his application in writing and under oath herewith producing and filing in this court an instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testa- ment of Alex Chonakis, deceased, and praying for such orders, decrees and proceedings as will duly and legally effect the probate and record of said instrument as such will
 And the 18th day of February, 1919, having been set as a day for hearing said petition and the proof to be sub mitted in support of same and it fur ther appearing that the following next of kin of said deceased are nonresi- dents of the state of Alabama: Mag deline Chronakis, the widow; Jno Chronakis, IS years; Louis Chronakis. IS years; Helene Chronakis 20 years; Nicholan Chronakis, fl years; Adoni Chronakis, 12 years, all reside in Sparta, Greece, except Louis Chron akis, who resides in Birmingham. Ala
 It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said application and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once week for three successive weeks in The Herald a newspaper published in Jefferson county. Ala. Notice is hereby given said nonresidents, and all other persons in interest, to be and appear in this court on said 18th day of February, 1919, to contest said application if they deem proper so to do.
 J. P. STILES, Judge of Probate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
ADJUSTMENTS
"Pom-Pom"-TOnig

That unusual musical comedy Pom Pom which kept New York theatre goers laughing and interested for whole sea son, is scheduled for appearance at the Jefferson tonight and Wednesday mati- nee and night It is admittedly one of the very best theatrical offerings tha, the successful producer. Henry W. Saw age, has ever given the public. Critics were uniform in praising it. Class and distinction are stamped all over Pom Pom,' besides which it has an enticing and pleasing human appeal. It is lavish but exact in scenic investiture and costumes, having been mounted by the internationally celebrated authority, Jo- seph Urban. The cast, headed by the well known comedienne Dorothy Webb, as well as the chorus, has been specially chosen by MT. Savage and is pronounced ideal
 Pom Pom is preceded by a reputa- tion that is unique among musical come dies-it comes with universal praise from press and public of the cities where it has been shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MRS. II. l.. BANS. Correspondent

W. D. Taylor or Mrs. Kittren Trotter. Bessemer.
 featman King, the little son of Mir and Mrs R. L. King. is suffering from painful bruises received Monday after noon about o'clock when the bicycle on which he was riding was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. Bonner on twentieth street and Clarendon ave nue. He was knocked unconscious and 1t was thought that his injuries were serious. but after being carried to the hospital by Dr. Bonner it was found that he was badly bruised. It was an unavoidable accident
 Bessemer Red Cross branch will open their work room Tuesday and sewing and knitting will be given out and fin n- lshed garments received. The room has been recently changed to Room BIO in the Realty building, which makes very attractive quarters. It is requested that all finished garments be brought in Tuesday as it will be the last op- portunity before the work is assembled for the month of January.
 A. J. Goodson. aged 46 years. died suddenly at his residence at Powderlv sunday evening at 10:S0 o'clock. He was a member of Bessemer Woodmen, camp No. so, and was well known in the city where he had been employed.
 The marriage of Miss Dennev Flora Mullins and James H. Wheeler was sol emnized at the residence of NJ A. Wheeler at 6:S0 o'clock Monday even ing. They will make their home at Leeds
 Mir. and Mrs. w F.. Cunningham re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
"Her Own Money"

Miss Adelaide Thurston, who comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday, matinee Saturday, of this week, has selected play this season thta not only gives her one of the best parts of her entire career but likewise a human living char acter that one finds in every city and nearly in every home. l. concerns the big problem: Should Wives Receive a Salary" In tremendous scene be- tween Mary Alden and her husband she says: "A husband gives his wife shel- ter food clothes luxuries and when she asks for money, he wonders what she wants with it. That's why every wo- man hates to ask. That's why l hate it It makes me feel so-dependent: it's like a child saying Father, bive me a nickel to buy some candy" " That is the foun- dation of this mighty drama of the pres ent day. Miss Thurston will be supported by a splendid company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
At the Majestic

The drama tizat ton of Bertha M Clay's novel, "Thorns and Orange BIOS soms" by the MaddocksPark players at the Majestic last night was per formance which will tend to strength en the popularity of the already much admired Mae Park and her supporting cast.
 The play has just enough humor to offset the tragic moments and tense settlements.
 Miss Mae Park impersonated the character of Monica Rivers in charm ing and clever way and won warm place in the hearts of her audience.
 Myer Kaufman, as Randolf Rivers, also played his role with ease and good finish The droll character of Sit Hubert Hay was ably presented by Rot Greenleaf who won much ap- Dlause with his clever work. Sam Park. as Tommy Swift. a youth from the good old United States with plenty of "ginger'' and a will of his own, furnished most of the humor
 The play itself has strong moral. The wrongly accused wife, the unjust mother in law, the husbands stanch friend and the deceitful supposed friend are all shown in their true light.
 The Majestic will be renamed by popular vote next Saturday. The pub lie is invited to suggest suitable names for the theatre the one ac- cepted will be read and the person suggesting same will receive the con- test prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
W|NTERFELDT SAYS
 DIGNITY OFFENDED
Paris Newspapers Hold Diff ferent View on Resigna- tiOn Armistice Con-
 mission Member
By Associated PreM

Paris, January N.--(Havas.)--It appears from accounts received here that the resignation of Gen. D. Won Winterfeldt, as a member of the German armistice commission, was handed in because, the general said, his dignity and that of his country had been offended Commenting on this, the Paris newspapers characterize the resignation as a part of a plan for reactionary campaign They point out the German wireless service gives wha' they characterize as an "unextremely instdious" account of the incident. indi- eating the new Berlin government feels itself strengthened since the national as sembly election and the crushing of the Spartacans and again feels free to use naughty language
 The warm approval of General Winter feldt's action, expressed by the Berlin press, is indicated as another of the nu- merous symptoms of the revival of the German imperialistic spirit which may be found in some degree in everything coming out of Germany, the Paris news papers contend, and in this connection they allude to the recent declarations of Count von Brockdorff. Rantzau, the foreign secretary, similar in tone to that of General Von Winterfeldt
 Germany likewise, it is added. is en- deavoring to make a point of the slight est sign of dscord among the allies, Tor instance, as regards the league of na- tions, and attempts to represent President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau as op- posing each other.
 All the newspapers declare that the al lies will have to watch closely the CT forts of conquered Germany to rise asalh, ono nf tha commentators declaTinR:
 ..The recently humble are again ready to become arrogant
 The Echo De Paris says the German government does not intend to take part at the peace conference as conquered nation but as a veritable power, ana that it is with this purpose the German government, realizing it's strong support at home, is preparing itself for repre- sentation at the Paris conference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Body of Mrs. Hadley
 in Hands of Relatives
By Assoclated Press

Cincinnti, O., January 26.-Cincinnati relatives of Mrs. Sue Tinsley Hadley, wife of pr. Wilmer Ames Hadley. former army officer. who is being sought on warrant charging him with the murder of his wife, according to Richmond. Va, au- u critics, left Cincinnati tonight for Rich mend 10 bring the body to Cincinnati for burial.
 Mrs Hadley's body, which was found lodged in roots of trees in the James river December 30 was identified posi- lively Sunday by friends, according to advices received by Cincinnati relatives
 Mrs. A. H. Evans, sister of Mrs. Had dely, took to Richmond with her tonight two letters she received from pr. Hadley since the death of his wife These letters tell of the death of Mrs Hadley in Porto Rico November 23. Mrs. Evans said she ir tends to place them in the hands of the commonwealth attorney at Richmond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Theda Rara-Alcazar

The She Devil, super production in which Theda Bara portrays the role of a Spanish siren, opened yesterday at the Alcazar theatre While melodramatic the production has touch of light comedy that differentiates it from the Theda Bara pictures to which one is accustomed.
 Miss Bara has gone to the land of Sunny Spain for her story and depicts tn; character of a coquette in little lazy village where she is adored and admirei by all the men. The play is replete with thrilling incidents and runs the gamut from Spain to blithesome Paris. '.The She Devil' will remain at the AL cazar theatre through tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
MEDICAL SOCIETY OPPOSES DRASTIC
 CHANGE IN LAWS
Adopts Resolution to This Effect by Overwhelming
 Vote at Meeting Last Night

The Jefferson county Medical society, sitting as the county board of health at a largely attended meeting last night adopted resolutions practically unani- mously opposing the drastic change in the states health system. Resolutions to this effect were presented by the com- mittee of health which had acted unani- mously upon them and they were in turn approved by the society. The complete resolutions as presented and adopted read as follows:
 Health authorities praise pr. Welcr Washington, January IS. (Special) Health authorities in Washington are delighted with the work that Dr. s. w.. Welch, Alabama health officer, is doing and attempting to do.
 " Plans of pr. Welch-The enactment of the model law which will entitle Alabama to government recognition, and of the medical practice act, which will permit the fulfillment of a scheme of revision of archaic methods which long prevailed in Alabama-are known and approved by the public health service.
 " Satisfaction is expressed that op- position in the ranks of the medical profession which characterized the regime of the late Dr. Sanders no longer exists and that pr. Welch has the support of all Alabama doctors, including those ot Birmingham, where the opposition for merly was strong, except a few in the latter city.
 Dr. Welch made fine impression with government authorities in Wash ington, and if the legislature acts on his suggestions, he is assured of hearty support from this end of the line
 tThe Age Herald iS-authoriZed to make this statement.
 Tt appears from the above clipping from The Age-Herald of January 20 that the health authorities in Washington are very much pleased with the show ing made by our state health officer during the short time he has administered health affairs in Alabama.
 There are only two states in the south doing better health work than Alabama, and in those states the available funds for health work are eight or 10 times as much as we have in this state.
 Tt is a well recognized fact that q perfect health system does not exist in any one of our United States and that the work of formulating the most eff cient health system is now under consideration by the International Health Board and Association of State and Pro- vincial Health Officers of North Ameri- ca; these agencies are better fitted to work out this problem than any other in the country and we should wait for their report before taking steps to adopt another system which might prove less ; workable, at least for number of years, than the one we now have.
 Our state committee of health has re- quested the International Health board to send an expert sanitarian- and organ iZer to Alabama to spend one year or more in an investigation of our sanitary needs and to make recommendations as to changes necessary to get the best results; the board has agreed to do this at an early date.
 The bitterest enemies of our system in Alabama should be fair enough to ad init that efficient health work could not be done under any system with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
NEW CAL0MEL IS
 BEST FOR COLDS
 AND INFLUENZA Doctors Now Prescribe Cal otabs, the Purified Calo. mel, That Is Safe and Nausealess.

Doctors are warning the public that simple colds and mild cases of influenza often lead to pneumonis and other se- every cold should receive immediate attention and that the first step in the treatment is to make sure that the liver is active For this purpose calotabs, the perfected, nausealess calomel. that is freed from danger of salvation. is the surest. best and most agreeable lax ative
 One Calotab at bedtime with a swal- low of water-thats all, no salts. no nausea. no danger and no unsett!ng of ing your cold has vanished. youe liver is active, your system is purified and refreshed ana yoa are are heeak hbeeaikng ,ine "''h
 For your protection Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages. price thirty-five cents All druggists rec fering to refund the price If you are not delighted with them.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Bill Was 60 Yesterday;-
 Admirers Sent Bouquets

and shows that he employs his day in the humdrum fashion usual among country gentlemen who do not frequent society.
 He rises at about o'clock and follows an ordinary routine.
 His bath. however, is followed by a thorough massage to which he has been accustomed since his university days pie breakfast; sometimes in his own rooms and sometimes with the Bentinqk family. \
 GETS CENSORED NEWS
 After breakfast he receives reports from the chief of his servants who lays before him clippings from various news papers, severely censored. and what re- mains of the censored mail. A walk in the garden comes next and. in fine weather, wood saving for the castle fires. An other bath is taken before lunch, which Is also a frugal meal.
 After lunch the former German ruler occasionally takes a short nap, after which he gives himself to writing or dictatins to his private secretary, for mer officer. Tea is served in the Eng- fish style at o'clock and then the exile reads until dinner at o'clock alter which there frequently is music in the pallor
 The former Emperor never wears uni tOTIlS 1ONaCdNS, dltHOuSn many uni- forms, including those of all the German guard regiments and several generals $ outfits were brought across the frontier when he left Germany. The exile wears civilian clothes made by the local tailor at Zeist.
 Those who have not noted the grandual change in the former Emperors appear ance scarcely recognize him in the eld- erly civilian dress with short. whitish vandyke beard and somewhat thinned gray hair
 Enormous quantities of baggage were brought across the frontier when the former Emperor fled. Little use is made of the silver dinner set for 25 covers which also was brought along.
 The former Emperor it is said, is be- ginning to realize the change in his posi- ton with the departure for Germany of many attendants who had been with him for long periods and to whose presence he had become accustomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
PHONE nEssEMER e1a-J

Bessemer, January 27.-(SpeciaL) That a number of returned soldiers are going to farms from this district is evinced by the many inquiries be- ing received by Rush Randall. exam iner in charge of the United states em- ployment bureau. Mir. Randall states that more specific statement by the farmers as to the class of labor would be a great assistance to him m plac- that there are a large number of re- turned soldiers without work in Besse- mer, who formerly came from south Alabama farms, and it is thought that numbers of them will take advantage of the offer made by farmers through the employment bureau. Farm labor for wages or land to be worked on shares is the offer being made by land owners through the agency.
 Letters received today from Capt Lacey Edmundson at Sinzig. Germany states that the 167th infantry was sta toned there late in December. Christ mas was very quiet with the regiment as there were few articles to be bought and the boys generally were anxious to get home. The captain wrote he ar rived just before Christmas and was happy to be with the boys of his com pany, and was comfortably quartered with a German family. Captain Ed mundson recalled in one of his letters an offer made by two prominent nier- chants of Birmingham whom he met in New York just before sailing, which was that they would cable him 5000 when he had crossed the Rhine to cele- brate the victory in Berlin.
 Col. T. o. Smith, who is at the head of the French orphan collections for Jefferson county, requests that all Bes- semer residents who have made adop- tions of French children will please send checks for entire amount if con venient. This request is being made wherever adoptions have been made in order that the government may do away with large amount of expensive bookkeeping. Checks may be sent di- rect to Colonel Smith or mailed tc Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Woman's auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church met with Mrs. c. G. Goodwin yesterday afternoon. After a lengthy business session the members studied "Child Welfare work" Mrs. Goodwin discussed Child Welfare in War; Mrs. Lemay McRae gave "Sunlay School and Church Activities and Mrs. F. E. Swann gave At the Peace Table.
 The meeting was unusually well at tended, there being g members present. During the social hour the hostess served tea and sandwiches
 William Muir of 40s Thirty eighth street Vivian. was painfully hurt while at work at the new T. c. l. plant at Fairfield on Sunday Two fingers were so badly hurt that amputation will be necessary and his shoulder is badly bruised. He was removed to his home after the accident
 There were 20 cases in police court yes- terday morning as the results of Sun days arrests. The offenses were gaming and violation of the prohibition law. An unusual fact is that no speeders were arrested in spite of close surveillance by the police.
 The monthly meeting of the Womans s auxiliary of Plunket Memorial church vas postponed from Monday until Friday afternoon at o'clock. The meeting will be held with Mrs. C. Vandenberg on Forty-second street, at which time the two workers at the Ensley mission will address the meeting. A good at tendance is desired.
 ,erJ,., ba nta OrHpr of the Eastern Star, will meet at the Ma sonic temple this evening at 7:S0 Six can didates will be initiated and important business will come before the members. A good attendance is urged.
 The Hypation Literary club of Fairfield will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Duncan on Thirty ninth street.
 Mrs w. S Shehee will be hostess to the Sesame club Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. NJ. A. Heide on Avenue Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss
 Decorated in Paris
Bv A,soeiatsd Press

Paris, January 27.-Gen. Tasker Ii. Bliss. American military representative on the supreme war council. was deco rated yesterday with the distinguished service medal by Gen. John J. Pershins. The ceremony took place at general headquarters in the Avenue Montaigne. Brigadier General McAndrews, chief or staff. Brigadier Generals Fox and Con- nor and many of General Pershing's aides attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28

turned Sunday night from Florida, where they have been for two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs George Rutledge have returned from a stay of several weeks in Florida.
 Mrs w J. May has returned from Rome, Ga, called by the serious illness of her husband, W. J. May.
 The following marriage license was issued by the Bessemer clerk of the probate office: Roy Vines to Miss Fan nie May Payne, Short Creek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
At the Strand

The Pathe News being shown at the Strand theatre today is one of the most interesting ever seen in Birmingham, the scenes of Washington and the capitol taken from airplane, are both nstruc- tive and interesting.
 Bryant Washburn in his new Para mount pcture Venus in the East" the feature on the programme, is proving q most delightful feature. As the youn; millionaire who SC eks the Venus in New York but who finally takes an entirely different sort of girl, Washburn pulls off some great stunts. The music by the Strands big organ was espe- cially good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28
WILSON 0N TRIAL FOR
 MURDER 0F ROCCO

Juries in the criminal court were or sanized yesterday by Judge w. E. Fort. and the capital docket for the week was sounded and the cases set for trial.
 The trial of Solomon Wilson, negro, jointly indicted with Ed Leake for the murder of Mrs. Rocco came up in the first division before Judge Fort and on severance being asked, Wilson went to trial. The defendants were indicted for murder, it being alleged that while at. tempting to rob the store of D. Rocco 1100 Avenue D, last fall, several shots were fired and that one of them struck Mrs. Rocco, inflicting fatal injuries. The case is in progress
 In the second division before Judge H. P. Heflin the trial of Louis Meadows, indicted for the killing of Andrew Jack son was commenced, and before Judge F. Lloyd Tate special judge, William Gillies, negro, indicted for the killing of his wife, was taken up.
 Other special cases set for trial during the week are: Tuesday, Grady Howell indicted for the killing of Dewitt Flet- cher; Percy Dunlap, murder; Ed Leake murder Wednesday, Boyd Jackson, mur- der; Lillian Banks murder, Thursday, "Sonny Boy" Butler. murder. Friday, Prince Marable, murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-28

and the artistry of the performance was thoroughly appreciated.
 Walter Weems kept the audience Tn an uproar with his line of conversation that was not only highly diverting but was also new and original. His quaint manner in putting his act over adds to the endowment of the entertainment.
 Dainty Miss Laurel Lee made de- cided hit with her song selections. She is very clever comedienne and her offerings were well received. Kennedy and Burt. comedy singing couple, over come the handicap of opening the bill and presented a pleasing entertainment. Maria Lo, the famous posesue, cioseu tbe hill with her new artistic creation Art Studies
 Pathe news weekly and cartoon comedy proved of much interest.