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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12

 PRESIDENT OF FIRM SHE SAVED
Put Broken Down Business On It's Feet---RIade
 $z00,O0O

Fifteen years ago Miss Anne Scott, then a miss of 20, was turned out of business college a full-fedged stenog- rapher and bOokkeeper and obtained a job at SIP a, week with a broken down manufacturing plant at Ban tam, Conn.
 Yesterday the board of directors of the plant, the Bantam Ball Bearing Company, now a million dollar con- and elected her president and general manager to succeed W. c. Rogers, who employed her.
 Rogers, who started for California yesterday on his first vacation in 25 years, had exhausted the stock of all the Connecticut business schools in quest of q capable assistant until Miss Scott came along. Then things began to hum in the ramshackle plant Rog-
 CTS had bought at a receivership auc-
 tion as a pile of junk
 The new fstenog'' had pep, and the
 way she went about things made such
 a hit with the boss that her salary
 was soon increased to s15 per week.
 She went from one job in the plant to
 another until, four years ago, she was
 made assistant to the president. In addition to sharing in the profits with all the other employees she con- ducted her own farm at Bantam on her own hook, and between the two has accumulated a fortune of $200,- 1 OOO
 Miss Scott is a comedy little woman of 35, plump, blue eyed and simple in her dress. And she is not in the matrimonial market. She has enough to do running the factory and heI farm, she says.
 After being elected to the presi dency of the concern yesterday, she hurried back to Connecticut to be the boss in name as well as in fact. Fol the last four years she has virtually been the boss, the retiring presiden admitted yesterday, and to her busi ness acumen and genius he attributed ! the success the company had enjoyed l The employees fairly worship Mis-: 1 Scott, MT. Rogers said. for in add1 ] ton to being a humane boss she i: ! also a companion to them and thei7 1 families.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
Rerkrnan Must Leave This Country En11la
 Goldman Gets Stay
Up to Labor Department to Get Berman Back Russia
 Last Appeal to Institutions He Derided Fails

Washington, Dec. 12-The last legal barrier which prevented the deporta- ton of Alexander Berkman from the United States was removed yesterday when the Supreme Court refused to entertain his appeal from the decision of Judge Mayer permitting him to be sent away at any time after o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 It remains only for the Departnlen Of Labor to arrange for his transpor- tatiOn to some specific destination. It is said that he will be on his way across the ocean before Christmas.
 His partner in anarchy. Emma Goldman, still has Q fighting chance of having her case reviewed by the highest tribunal Her petition for a review of the lower courts proceed ings has been taken under advisement for one week. during which time her deportation is stayed. Her applica- ton for admission to bail, however, was denied.
 Through Chief Justice White, the Supreme Court this afternoon hand ed down an oral opinion in both case Chief Justice White said that in all it's features the Berkman petition was denied. and that of Elm ma Goldman would be held for fur ther consideration.
 Harry Weinberger, counsel for the two Anarchists, said he would talk with Emma Goldman in New York tomorrow and that it was possible she might prefer returning to Soviet Russia. rather than continue her le- gal fight to remain in this country
 Assistant Attorney General Stew art said that nothing remains in the Berkman case but for Department of Labor officials to arrange his de p0rtation. Anthony Caminetti, Com missioner General. of Immigration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
ELECTION THURSDAY.

President Fred Atwater of the Xii wanis Club, announced at the club luncheon yesterday that the election of officers for the coming year would be held next Thursday.
 August Englehardt, of the D. NJ Read Company, presented to MT At water, on behalf of the club, a handsome beveIled edge bowl, sls. pended by four yellow ribbons. as a token of the esteem of the presidents fellow mem bers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12

amount of water. The largest cleo tric units in the world, 55.00O horse power generators, will be installed in the power house, to produce cleo trical energy for distribution through out the Province of Ontario.
 This great work is a striking eX- ample of the big vision and initia- tive of Sir Adam Beck, under whose direction the commission carries on it's functions. This work is one which gives the people of Ontario just cause for pride in achievement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
FOR MASON BILL.

John J. O'Neil and Simon Crehan left last night for Washington. D. C., to urge the adoption of the Ma son Bill before the Senate Commit tee on Foreign Relations. The bill calls for the appointment of a min ister and consuls to the Irish Re- public and provides for an appro- priation to defray their expenses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
TONIGHT! Take "Cascarets" if sick, Bilious, Constipated.

Enjoy life. Straighten up! Your system is filled with liver and bowel poison which keeps your skin salIOw, your stomach upset, your head dull and aching. Your meals are turning into poison and you can not feel right Don't stay bilious or constipat- ed. Feel splendid always by taking Cascarets ccasionally. They act without gripping or inconvenience. They never sicken you like CalomeI Salts. Oil or nasty harsh pills. They cost so little too-Cascarets work while you sIeep.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
STAFF APPOINTMENTS.

Dr. Joseph Howard of Fairfield and Iranistan avenues, and Dr. Bruce J. Coyle of North Main street, were ap- pointed to the staff of the Emergency hospital yesterday to take the place Of Drs. B. C. Pasuth and H. H. Weiss, who will retire on January l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
WITHOUT NASTY OUl

ages of the head; stops nose running; relieves the headache. dullness, fever ishness, sneezing, soreness and stiff ness.
 Tapes Cold Compound" is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only a few cents at drug stores It acts without assistance, tastes nice, no quinine.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12
MORE ARRESTS COMINGEOR
 DAUSEY DEATH

Hammonton, N. J., Dec. 12-Addi- tionaI arrests will be made in con nection with the death of Billy" Dansey, according to Edmund c. 0askiT, prosecutor of Atlantic county The prosecutor today de- clined to say who the other suspects are, but stated at least two others would he taken into custody before the case is given to the grand jury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow ing and snuffling! A dose of Tapes Cold Compound'' taken every two hours until three doses are taken usually breaks up a severe cola and ends all grippe misery.
 The very first dose opens your clogged-up nostriIs and the air pass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-12

Gifts for IS-en
 T is hard problem 10 think of what to giVe to man that would be most pleas ing to him. We give you few sug- 7estions of gifts that are done up in tancy Xmas boxes.
 %egligee shirts soft and stiff cuffs New
 -ripes and patterns $200 and $500 v=lues-Now ........ 95c, Sf.5O, $2. 35 Flannel shirts, Khaki, Gray and Blue, S2.5O to $500 value $1-25, $2.50. $3.50 Neckwear. silk and satin brocaded ties ... N 4Sc, ISc. S1.oo Hens Bath Robes-new designs. Value $500 ................ $5.50 silk knitted Mufflers, mixtures and tittln cOlorS 5oc to So.So Nyer's make gloves. Kid, suede and chamois. Value S4 --...... $500 Combination sets. Garters and arm bands 55c Suspenders (President) ......-.. S5" Arm Bands ................. 15C | Leather Gauntlets lined ....... 79c Onyx silk hosiery, gray, blue and maho- | Valve E0c .......... 25C
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
Judge "Ab" to Preside Over Damage Suit for
 Breach of Promise
Mock Trial at NorwoOd Methodist Under Auspices of Brotherhood Class-Prominen Young
 People Involved

Norwood society is stirred to its very depths by the breach of promise damage suit that will De tried tonight, as two ol Norwood's most prominent young people are involved in the case as plalntitt ano defendant, respectively.
 The fact that Judge H. B. Abernetny is the presiding judge gives addltonai m terest to the case, as his fame as keen judge of human nature has spread fat and wide. and he intends to probe the case to the core The case will be tried according to the "code of Ab and some interesting rulings and charges to the jury are expected.
 The trial will be held tonight at the Norwood eMthodist church and the affair will be held under the auspices of the Brotherhood class. for the benefit of the new church building fund. The court will be called to order at 7:30 o'clock.
 The personnel of the court and litigants follows:
 Judge. H. B. Abernethy; defendant. C. ?. Shook, Jr.; plaintiff, Ruby Lawrence defendants attorney, Willard Drake plaintiffs attorney Hollis B. Parrishi vampire, Louise Pucket; baf1iff E. J Rowe. witnesses, Miss Amanda Bradley Mrs. J. c. Bryant. Ms J. E. Walters Frank Hammond; jurors, Mrs. Barham Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Dunlap Mrs. Dr. Jen- ki1s, Mrs Price. Mary Kinney, Mrs hlackwood, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. W. C. Tyler, Mrs. Lunsford, Mrs Gordon Mou- ghan. Mrs. Holmes, w. I. Kinney. H. M Bowdry, D. P. Keyger, Dr. IT. L. Yield ing, H. H. Ellis. w. D. Saunders. J. M Griffiths. M. w. Canister. P. z. Harlee L.. A. Baker and H. w. Meyers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT COMMUNITY SING

The community sing will be held at the Jefferson theatre Sunday afternoon at 30 o'clock. and splendid programme
 has been arranged for the occasion An
 interesting feature will be the singing of the Christmas carols by everybody. The following programme will be rendered.
 March, Greetings" Qehar); everybody
 al America (b) Battle Hymn of Re-
 public;" selection, waltz, 'sBlue Danube (Strauss), Kinks orchestra; soprano solo
 a) Will O the Wisp'' (Spross, eb) '-The
 Starr Roger), Miss Sue Eleanor Allen accompanied by Mrs. R. W. Newman; se- lection, reverie, "The Chimes" Green wald), Kinks orchestra; selection, so-
 prano solo Ca T Hear You Calling Me" (AIarshalD, (b) 'In Old Judea" (GeibeD Mrs Walter W. Nance of Atlanta. ac- eompanied zq D. E. Nolan violin ensem- cle. Dancla Symphony" Elizabeth Ian- grege, Sarah Mackenzie, Minnie Scotch Albert Roseman, Grace Beggs, c. R.
 Blink; Christmas carols, by everybody conducted by G. F. Smith, community service; selection, medley overture
 orchestra; community sing, by every hody, conducted by MT D. E,. Nolan. com
 nunity service sing director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
OBJECTION TO QUESTION

l, Mrs. Margaret Antwine was called to the stand. and the prosecution tried to show that Cutcliff had been to her house and had tried to borrow a pistol from her. She was not allowed to an swer the question, however, and an ob- jection from Mir. Altman was sustained by the court. She stated, however. that she and Mrs. Allie Peacock had been to- gether that night. Mrs. Peacock was then called tc the stand. but no mate rial testimony developed from the state ments of the witness.
 pr. V. T. Kissell, who had known the defendant, was next called, and testi- fled that he had seen the defendant a number of times previous to the cut ting, and that he had always acted in a rational manner.
 At this time, it was found that George Bondurant, an attorney, who had sub mitted his testimony for the defense Re day before in a written deposition to the court, had come to the trial despite his illness, and the testimony of the law yer was allowed to be given.
 Mir. Bonduran. took the stand, and told of his dealings with Cutcliff and stated one instance where the defend ant had acted in very irrational man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
DEVELOPMENTSAT
 TUSCALOOSA TODAY
Colonel FinneIl Tells of Ac- tivities of City on the
 Warrior

It remained for the city of Tuscaloosa to secure the services of real colonel one whose title was gained in France, and not by compliment. as the secretary of it's civic organization
 Col Woolsey Finnet1 secretary of the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade. the organfza- ton which has played an important part in the development of Tuscaloosa and the improvement ano use of the Warrior river, was i1 Birmingham yesterday
 Tuscaloosa is growing steadily and We are working on a number of enterprises which we hope to put through before long, said Colonel Finnel We are still hopeful of getting the railroad up the val ley north of Tuscaloosa. and we do not intend to stop until we finish But for the war we would have had it already. The proposed line would open up some of the finest coal lands in the south, and would make accessible the richest unde- veloped timber resources in Alabama"
 Colonel Finnell declared that the use of the Warrior at Tuscaloosa was increasing. and he predicted still further development of river traffic in the near future.
 He attended the annual meeting of Za- mora temple, being one of the most prom inent Shriners and Masons in the state. Colonel Finneil stated that work was to be pushed on tho construction of a Ma sonic club on the university campus for use of Masons attending the institution, and # was planned to erect a $50,000 build ing Masons throughout the state are aid- ing in the plan to secure this building, and Colonel Fnnell is taking an active part in seeing that the matter is success fully accomplished.
 Colonel Finaell was one of the best known Alabama men in France during the war, being in the famous Seventeenth engineers, which made such a record in the construction of railways and other important works for the A. E. F. He was among the first to go overseas and one of the last to return. being in France rncraf1ac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
FAIR PRICE BOARD
 TO INVESTIGATE oROFITEERING CHARGE

The alleged charges that some hotels, restaurants, cafes and soda fountains are profiteering in coffee and milk are being thoroughly investigated by the fair price board, of which Frank Spain is chairman, and an adjourned meeting will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce.
 At the meeting yesterday numerous complaints regarding the prices being charged for other commodities were heard and the figures were analysed, af- ter which they were referred back to the subcommittee for luther investiga- tion The members of this committee expect to go deeply into every complaint received and some interesting develop ments are expected. Any one having any information regarding the alleged charges of profiteering in coffee and milk is invited to appear before the board this afternoon and testify
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
PRESENT
 CAMP ACTIVITIES
"An Evening at Camp An drews" Pleases Large
 Audience at Jefferson

An evening at Camp Andrews, the Boy Scout rendezvous, during their summer encampment, was the setting of the en- tertainment given by the Birmingham Boy Scouts at the Jefferson theatrs last night as benefit performance for the fund which they are helping to raise for the Community Christmas.
 The proceeds of last nights entertain ment will go toward purchasing food. clothing and toys for number of chil- dren of Birmingham, who might be lacking these things. and will be the Christmas present of the Boy Scouts to them.
 large audience witnessed the per- formance by the scouts, who repeated the routine life of the scout camp after sundown, and gave it unstinted applause and approval
 Tug-of-waz, scout games, wrestling, all phases of scoutcraft, were acted just as the things would occur in tbe regular camp of the scouts. The scouts dressed in their khaki, and gathered around the camp fire, with their staffs set up in the form of the scout tower made a pretty picture while to one side was the wireless set, which was continually working during the show.
 During the evening the camp was vis- ited by Mrs Mary and Miss Berney Gillen and Mrs. Gillen told the boys several nature stories, in the negro dia- lect. The T, c. I. chorus also appeared at the camp and sang several 5ongs for the boys.
 Ire ending of the play came when as the scouts prepared to Ego to their burks," the bugler came to the front of the stage and blew Taps"
 The play was conducted by the Com munity club, Mir. Nolan, director; Scout master John R. Lester and Assistant Sccutmaster John M. Hassler. The Boys Industrial school band from East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
DEATHS

Samuel H. Harris-Aged 69, died at his home 23S0 Sixth avenue, south, We'd nesday morning. Funeral services were held from the residence yester- day afternoon at ? o'clock. Inter ment followed at Elmwood. He is survived by two daughters and two sons, Howard and Newsome, both of Birmingham.
 Mrs. Mamie Johnson-Ag ged A. died at a local infirmary Wednesday after noon. Funeral services will be held at Johns chapel this afternoon at o'clock. with the Rev. Father White officiating. The body will be sent to Mohile for interment.
 Joseph Devine French=Aged 52, died at his late home Wednesday morn ing. Funeral services were conducted from Johns chapel yesterday after noon at o'clock The body was afterwards shipped to Princeton, Ind, for interment.
 Mrs. Agnes Daty-Aged 67, died at her home, 10O6 Twelfth street, wednes- day morning. Funeral services were conducted from the Second Presby- terian church yesterday morning, with interment at Elmwood.
 
 home eos Twenty third street, north, Wednesday afternoon. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted from the resi- dence this afternoon, with interment at Elmwood. He is survived by his widow. two daughters. Ruth and Lois; his mother. Mrs. W. H. John son; one sister and two brothers, one of Birmingham and one of Texas. Mrs Stamatina Barvareso-Aged 73, died at her home e52s Eighth ave- nue, snorth, Thursday morning. Flu neral services were held from Johns chapel yesterday afternoon. Inter ment followed at Elmwood.
 Frank McGuirkc-Aged s4, died at his home in Roebuck Thursday night The remains will be sent to Coal City this afternoon at o'clock for interment by Johns
 Clyde Roebuck-Aged 14, died at the family residence in Calera Wednes- day night. The body was received by Johns yesterday afternoon. Flu neral services were held from Huff. man Baptist church yesterday after noon. Interment followed at Huff man cemetery. He is survived by his parents and several brothers. J. R. MaxweII-Aged 6e years died at his home. 6210 Third ave,e e. north. at e.3O o'clock He is survived by Ernest Platz and Mrs. G. F. Crtss Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the parlors of the Woodin Undertaking company. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
Prisoners Plead Guilty

Walter North pleaded guilty to three cases of burglary and grand larceny in Judge Forts division of the criminal court yesterday. Six other pleas of guilty were received, and in all cases sentences will be imposed by Judge Fort tomorrow.
 The other pleas of guilty yesterday were:
 Bryant, grand larceny in one case and petit larceny in two cases; Fred Richard son. burglary and grand larceny; Sidney Whitaker. burglary and grand larceny Ernest Davis, grand larceny, and Claude Hobby, petit larceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
ANNOUNCE LIST OF
 ELECTION OFFICERS

Inspectors, clerks and returning off cers for the special election to be held December g were appointed yesterday bl Sheriff J. C. Hartsfield, Probate Judge j. E. Stiles and w. J. Waldrop, clerk of the circuit court.
 Two elections will be held on that day, one to determine the rights of certain municipalities of Alabama to increase their taxes, and the other exenptins ex-service men from paying poll tax for the time they were in the service and until October, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
TALKED IRRAToNALLY

"He came to my house one day" stat ed Mir Bondurant, "and told me that he had bought 150 acres of land, and that he was going to raise some pota- toes on the land at an expense of D cents per acre, thereby realizing s15, GOO on the investment, When I showed him that was almost impossible he raved and got very angry; and acted like a man who did not have his right senses.
 "On another occasion when I was handling case for him. I notified him that I had continued the case, and ?, became very upset and told me that fl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

were also present and rendered several selections before the opening of the show. Percy Rosenberger took the part of the camp cook during the play. Ro- senberger was made up as a negro. and caused many laugh with his funny antics. while the scouts were making him the butt of their jokes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
ARGUMENT BEGINS
 IN CUTCLIFF CASE;
 EXPECT END TODAY
(Continucd from Page FivcJ

gone against him." the witness testified that he knew nothing.
 pr. E. P. Riggs next testified that he had known the defendant for a number of years, and had found him to be man of very sound mind, and although he stated that he was not an expert on diseases of the mind he would judge that Cutcliff was a sane man when the cutting occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
Virginia Crops Valuable

Richmond, Va, December fS-The value of 21 principal crops grown in the state of Virginia was placed at $21S 0000O0 in the annual report made today by the federal agricultural department branch located here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

Rice growing was first begun in Man churia by the Koreans who moved into that country, but now the Chinese are principally engaged in this industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
BOTH SIDES REST

The state and defense then both rested , and the argument to the jury was begun. Yesterday was the first day that the defendant displayed any interest in the trial While the witnesses for the state were being heard, he leaned forward in his chair and seemed to be listenfrs very intently to every word that was being said.
 Mrs. Cutcliff was present also during the entire day and occupied the same place directly behind Solicitor Davis. Just before the solicitor began his argu- ment she gave him several letters that had been written by the defendant which Mir. Davis read to the jury dur ing his argument to try and show that Cutcliff was of sound mind. One of the letters was to his banker and concerned his affairs with the bank
 Especial interest Yas displayed in the trial yesterday and. the courtroom was practically filled during the entire day. There were among the spectators a number of women who have attended each days hearing Of the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

I didn't do better he woudl make it a personal affair. He also acted in a funny manner, stated the lawyer.
 Cautain White then asked Mir Bondu- rant if he had Tot bought a piece of property from the defendant following these outbreaks, and why he had bought it if he thought the man was crazy. You know that a transaction made by a crazy man is illegal, don't you?" asked Captain Whiee
 Br Bondurant stated. however, that the transaction was all right, as the property had been bought by the defend ant at a sheriffs sale. and the same price was paid by him to MT Cutcliff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

Frank McGuirke-Aged 34, died at his home in Roebuck Thursday night. The remains will be sent to Coal City this afternoon at o'clock for interment by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

Mrs. Stamatina Barvareso--Aged 73, died at her home, e529 Eighth ave- nue, snorth, Thursday morning. Flu neral services were held from Johns chapel yesterday afternoon. Inter ment followed at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

Mrs. Mamie Johnson-Age ged A. died al a local infirmary Wednesday after noon. Funeral services will be held at Johns chanel this afternoon at 1 o'clock. with the Rev. Father White officiating. The body will be sent to Mohile for interment