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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
CONSULT LANSING
 IN PONZ| PROBE
By Associated Press

Boston. August 6.-Attorney General Allen, who is conducting an investiga- tior of the business methods of Charles Ponzi, who is reputed to have become wealthy through his dealings in foreign postal reply coupons. com municated through an assistant today with former Secretary of State Robert Lansing.
 Assistant Attorney General Edward Abbott, IT., went to MT. I-ansing's nome in Watertown. N. Y, and conferred for several hours with the former cabinet officer.
 The attorney general tonight de- clined to discuss the report of the con ference given him by MT. Abbott by telephone. MT. Abbott is expected to return here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
Dr. Knott Makes His Escape From,
 the Penitentiary
By Associated Pres.

Montgomery, August G.--Dr. H. F. Knott of EImore county, serv- ing life sentence in the state penitentiary for the murder of Emory oakes, which occurred on the streets of Wetumpka in the spring of 1918, made his escape from the institution Friday morn ing and efforts to trace his move ments with bIoodhounds, at late hour tonight, had been unsuccess- full.
 The murder of Oakes occurred during the spring term of ElInore circuit court, at which time he was to testify against Dr. Knott for sfn assault upOn him. The grand jury immediately indicted Knott for murder in the first degree and he was tried, convicted and sentenced to be hanged, and after prolonged efforts his sentence was commuted to life Imprisonment by Governor KiIby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
PERSIAN CAPITAL
 NOW THREATENED
 BY SOVIET THRUST
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upon by military authorities as move ment directed at the same time against the British right flank resting upon the edge of the Persian salt desert.
 The advance into Persia is expected to follow southeastwardly from Tehe- ran to Meshed and thence toward He- rat, in Afghanistan. with the ultimate objective of reaching the terminus of q railroad from India to Persia which was built by Great Britain during the war The railroad at present is un- finished, but is believed to have been completed to point parallel with Herat, south of Meshed, thereby offer ing the most feasible route in south ern Asia with India.
 British forces in Persia at this time are believed by military men here to consist of only about 1000 men, most of them Indian troops. Augmenting these is q force of about 5000 troops known as Persian rifles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
OSCAR GROSS WINS
 PROMOTION IN NAVY

Lieut.. Oscar Gross. U. S. navy is home oh. furlough and is visiting his mother. Mrs. Lydia B. Gross, and other relatives here.
 Lieutenant Gross is a local boy and joined the navy when mere youth as third-class fireman He has risen by regular gradations to his present rank through merit. and has seen much service during his naval career.
 During the world war Lieutenant Gross was with the fleet of American destroyers in the European waters and had many exciting and thrilling ex- periences. He has recently returned from a cruise with the Eagle squad ron. the fleet of vessels built by Henry Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
OPERATIC MUSIC
 AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Operatic music of exceptional worth is featuring the bill that closes at Loew' 8 Bijou theatre Saturday night. The Guiliani trio, a magnificent baritone and two charming feminine voices, offer ten minutes of splendid entertainment for music lovers. Billy Inman and Joe Gun ningham in Fathers Night Out" are seen in a clever offering, while Ed Gran vile and Dolly Fields have a song skit full of laughs. Duncan Hall and Myrtle Guilda present a dance cycle that ranges from classic to ultra-jazz. Binns and Bert, daring trapeze artists, complete the bill. Tom Mix is seen as the screen attraction in 'Three Gold Coins"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Zurich, August 5.--A Polish official communication received here today says:
 "In the region of Mysziniec the Pol ish troops are resisting in strong po- sitions. In the region of Czerwir- Ostrow the Poles are fighting the enemy troops which crossed to the left bank of the Bug river Between Drocheczyn and Breze a counter at tack, started yesterday. they threw the enemy back on the north bank of the Bug. Enemy attacks in the region of Breze forced the Poles to abandon Morzwic and Terespol.
 "Brody has been completely plum dered.
 "on the river sereth an enemy a. tack was repulsed.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
AnluSenlentS By EsTELLE BETHEA HALE
GIRL QUARTET
 FEATURE AT LYRIC

A quartet of pretty girls who can sing really, truly sing-s creating much fa- vorable comment at the Lyric theatre this week. The quartetSis the four sing ing ushers, whose voices, personality and good looks combine to make them real favorites with the audiences. The act for popularity runs a close second to the Betty Ankor trio, marvellous gymnasts, featuring Betty Ankor, a feminine Sampson with the grace of Delilah. Vera Calhoun, The Girl in the Moon,' with her surprising singing act; Angel and Fuller in music and chatter, and Hall and Colburn in the comedy playIet, 'Hlda,'' complete the vaude- vile bill. Edgar Rice Burroughs ad- venture film, "The Return of Tarzan, continues to please Lyric patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
TROY

Troy. August 6.-(Special)-W. ". Eagan, of the Peerless Plumbing Com pany, Troy has been awarded the con- tract for approximately $1,900 worth of plumbing to be installed at the new Pike County Masonic hospital. now in course of construction at the corner of West Walnut and Pine streets, Troy. Several firms were in competition on the bidding, the contract going to the Troy firm.
 Two small colored children were al most frightened out of their wits yes terday when a big snake coiled about their feet. The children were William McGhee, 3 years of age, and Buffer Franklin, 2 years of age. Neither was bitten by the snake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
Raids Net $20, ,00O Worth Booze

Elizabeth, N. J.. August 6-Thirty-six prohibition enforcement agents from Newark and Philadelphia made a se- ries of unexpected raids here today, visit- ing twenty-five places and confiscating intoxicating liquor valued at $200 GOO. Eight saloon and hotel proprietors have been summoned to appear before the United States commissioner on charges of violating the Volstead act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
To Present Bronze Tablet

Mobile, August b.-(SpeclaI.) )-PIans TOT the presentation of the bronze tablet to the steamer Mobile City as token of appreciation of Mobile citizens for the locating of the Chickasaw shpbuilding plant here are being rapidly perfected fg ths committee from the chamber of
 of1srnetes fAsinx the matter in charge.
 Is 1nneh nterest centcFing in the svsnt. which wi,l probably Ne made a ,,f.f3i- eelehration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
Harbor Board Meeting Postponed

Mobile, August 6.-tSpecial)-Th meet ing of the state harbor board. which was to have been held here Saturday, has been postponed until August A. it was announced today following the post ponenent of the launching of the Mont- gomery City to that date. It is desir- able to have the meeting on the date of the launching from the fact that sew eral members of the commission will be in the city to see the vessel go over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
SPEAKING PLANS OF GOVERNOR COX
 COVER COUNTRY
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tain headquarters, with Senator Key Pittrnan, of Nevada, in charge. They will open in two weeks, Mir. White said, declaring the deuocrats have good req Son to hope to win in both mountain and coast states. It also was announced that Senator Walsh, of Montana, on Sep tember 1 would succeed Senator Gerry. of Rhode Island, as chairman of the democratic senatorial campaign. Mir. Walsh probably will divide his time be- tween New York and Chicago head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
PERFECT WOMAN"
 AT THE TRIANON

A sparkling comedy founded on real truisnl. is at the TrianonE today. Tri- anon audiences have been highly enter tained during the week by play which is Constance Talmadge's latest.
 ''The Perfect Woman" with Miss Tal- madge in the stellar role, is a produc- tion full of humor and decidedly worth seeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
POLISH GOVERNMENT
 FLEES, IS REPORT
tContinued from Page one)

the Eiffel Tower wireless station from Moscow today. The only message re- ceived confined itself to reporting the meeting of the third international and a protest against Polish atrocities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
Card of Thanks

MT. and Mrs. Will Ligon and MT. and Mrs. J. O. Humphreys desire to thank their many friends for their sympathy and floral offerings at the time of the death of their mother and sister. Mrs. A. w. Ligon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Nothing more serious than excitement ana broken plate glass window was the result of an accident when a truck of the American Railway Express Com pany struck q light post in front of the Excelsior Laundry yesterday at o'clock.
 The accident occurred when the truck backed to the sidewalk to take on some packages It ran into the post and slowed it off it's base, The post fell into the window of the laundry. The five globes on the post and the glass window, 10 by 12 feet, smashed together. Pieces of glass flew in all directions. No one was hurt.
 Mrs. w. B. Thomas was given a per init yesterday by the city building in spector to erect two-story apartment house on Tuscaloosa avenue between Montgomery and Fourth streets The structure will cost s9.o00.
 Commissioner John H. Taylor is spend- ing the weekend at Camp Walton. Fla. Julian Kendrick. city engineer, is spend ing his vacation at his old home in Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
GADSDEN

Gadsden, August 6.-(Special. )-Mrs. Lena Male, formerly of this city, now of Vida, Ala, is being sought by the police in connection with an alleged attempt to aid a prisoner in the Moul- trie, Ga, jail to escape. She was married here and moved to Georgia, where she became prominent in social and religious circles. A nine- months old baby that she adopted some time ago led to the discovery of her pres ent whereabouts after she had fled an indictment by a Georgia grand jury on a charge of smuggling tools to prisoner in order to aid his escape. Miss Agnes McKinna, child welfare worker of Atlanta, has taken custody of the child, which was found at Mrs Malle's former home in this city.
 Miss McKenna has traced the woman to Vida and has left to secure her arrest Mrs. Male being prominent socially, her interest in the prisoner in the Moultrie jail aroused consider erable comment which was augmented when she left the city, leaving her husband and carrying with her the nine -months-old baby.
 The action of Curtis Barrett of Gainesville, Ga in defending an at tack on the American Legion was up held by the local post in telegrams sent to him and to the Atlanta post. The telegram said:
 Your splendid action in defending the American Legion from the vile attacks of the Watson -Hardwick group meets with the hearty approval and indorse sement of every ex-service man in Etowah county. Rest assured that you may call upon us in any way to assist you in stamping out un-A Ameri- can politicians of this type"
 Western Union messenger boys in this city are figuring on paying an income tax. They draw down in sal ary and business an average of s25 a week.
 Final arrangements have been made for the funeral of Lieut.. Milton Elliott, who was killed with his pal Omar Locklear, in Los Angeles Monday night. The funeral will be from his boyhood home on Forrest avenue and will take place upon the front porch, which will be draped with the colors- The American Legion will provide an escort, including every member of the post, who will appear in uniform. There will be no formal military fu- neral the legion post appearing as an escort of honor. The body will arrive in Attalla at 9:42 Sunday night and an escort will meet it. Monday afternoon this city will stand uncov- cred as the body of the beloved avia- tor is laid to rest in Forrest Cemetery. G. s. Harman, Confederate veteran. dropped dead immediately following a speech at the reunion at Schenck's Springs yesterday. He was resident of Piedmont, and died in the presence of a large crowd gathered to honor the Calhoun county veterans
 Chief of Police J. E. Taylor of Att talla has resigned. He will leave the service Monday, and a spccia session of the city council has been called to consider the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
Whenever You Need . General
 Strenrtheufne Tonic

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill T0NNIC. It Strength ems and Builds Up the System by Puri- lying and Enriching the Blood. You can soon feel it's Strengthening. In- vigorating effect. 6oc.-Adv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
COMING

Think of it! The wonderful combina- tion of Eugene OBrien and Anna Mill son, appearing together in opposite roles. They will feature in an entirely new pro- duction, "The Figurehead.' which the Alcazar has secured for an engagement in the near future.
 Eugene O'Brien is already known as one of the super actors of the screen.
 He is decidedly at the height of won
 derful popularity. Anna Nillson is at tracting much attention in her latest ap- pearances. Personally speaking. they are ! both types that are going to appear to a great advantage together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
The Weather

Forecast
 By Associated Pross Washington, August 6.-Weathar forecase for Alabama and Mississippi: Local thundershowers Saturday and probably Sunday Georgia: Local thundershowers Sat- urday and Sunday. Tennessee: Local thundershowers Saturday; Sunday probably fair, no change ia temper ature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
COMING

l Douglas Mclean and Doris May have | just finished a new play entitled Lets Be Fashionable" Those who have been ] so highly entertained by previous show | ings of the two stars in other big laugh | hits may expect the usual entertaining qualities to be present in this one. Lets 1 Be Fashionable'' is going to be a Strand feature, which is billed to appear withir the next few weeks. It is a Thomas
 -lIv- v-lunouurIed g puB uononpoLd eou | craft picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
"PARLOR, BEDROOM AND BATH
 AT THE ALCAZAR

"Parlor Bedroom and Bath" is on the last day, of it's engagement here at the Alcazar. As witty satire on woman s deliberate preference for husband of the "devilish, type,'' it is unexcelled in it's line. The picture is adapted from the stage comedy of the same name.
 Larry Lemon, in "The Grocery Clerk, ' is an additional attraction.
 First honors among the leading pie ture theaters for the weeks offering undeniably belong to the Strand, "The Fighting Chance. from Robert Ws Chambers famous novel, It is one of the best photo plays that has ever ap- peared here The picture is almost as full in detail as the actual story. In brief, it is an unusual adaptation and a flawless love story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
PERSONAL

Edward Doty, editor of the Tuscaloosa News, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07

The Sultan of Turkey seldom sleeps two consecutive nights in the same room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07

It is an odd fact that musicians are more liable to color blindness than any other class or profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
CARTER SECRETARY
 OF THE AUTO CLUB
Rainbow Vets Lose Him-Takes liar
 ris' Job

Harry l.. Carter, secretary of the Alabama Chapter, Rainbow Division Veterans. has been appointed secretary of the Birmingham Automobile Club. Mir. Carter will take up his duties on September 1.
 Dan B. Dimick, Jr.. is acting as tenn porary secretary until the permanent appointee can be relieved of his pres ent work.
 The place was left vacant when Al Harris resigned on account of i'll health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07

Chief of Police J. E. Taylor of At talla has resigned. He wili leave the service Monday, and a spccia session of the city council has been called to consider the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-14
SOUTH GARDINER

Residents of this town are pleased
over the fact that the Kennebec
Box Co., which has been manufac-
turing in Randolph, has acquired
the shore property of the Interna-
tional Paper Co., and the South
Gardiner Lumber Co.. in South Gar
diner and has already begun the
erection Of plant, which will en-
ploy at the beginning about $50
men. Work has. already commenced
on the saw mill which will be cap
able of saving approximately 3d.
100000 feet of lumber daily while
the box shop will turn out from six
to 10 cars of stock per week When
the Lawrence Bros. Co., lumber
company sold their saw mill at
South Gardiner last year business
in this little water front town be-
came at stand still, the houses
which had been built for the en-
ployees of the mills, became empty
and people left here by the dozens
most of them going to Gardiner
where they obtained employment in
the factories. Now with the open
ing up of manufacturing in South
Gardiner the town will again call to
the outside for helpers and homes
This will be a Merry Christmas in
South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-14
<sa Then it is Genuine

l
| field High school once week, where
manual training.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer spoke to the
pupils of the Hfnckley and Ferry
schools recently in the interest of
Conservation. and assisted in organ
yizing an Audubon Society, there be-
| ing IS members. Horace Pratt of
the Clinton side was chosen temper
airy chairman and Miss Rosie Wintle,
secretary. These young people have
always been ready to help in improv-
| ing the looks of the place. They
take. pride in cleaning up the yard,
| planting trees and other admirable
things in the interest of Conserva-
| ton.
| An entertainment is to be given in
the near future for the benefit of the
park light. 1t is hard to realize just
how much street lights mean to a
place until they have been used.
| Having had the benefit of several the
past few years, Hinckley will make
strenuous effort to keep them.
Albert Smith returned from Florida
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Manson visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Salisbury in
Canaan Sunday.
-Lindon Bessey of Waterville visit
ed his friends in this place over
Sunday.
| Several members of Hinckley
Grange expect to attend the State
Grange in Lewiston beginning Dec.
20.
Otto Miller is driving new auto
truck which arrived from New York
during the past week.
School closes Friday for two
weeks vacation.
Everett Wardwell was home from
Livermore Falls over Sunday.
| Miss Delma Bessey has been very
sick the past week, but is some bet
ter. ~, .ss
Lucy Lutz, whosis doing housework
for Mrs. Emery Hall. was in Shaw
nut Saturday visiting her people.
Mrs. Earle Palmer visited her pa
rents the past week.
ed his people Sunday.
Mrs. Blaine Richardson, who has
been seriously i'll the past week, is
some better. She has a trained
nurse. -,
Hollis Kelley met with a severe ac-
cident Tuesday while splitting wood.
The axe glanced and cut his foot.
Mrs. Emerson Hall and Mrs.
Frances Hall were in Auburn Satur-
day. &N -
L.. p. Kicker was in Augusta on
Tuesday and drove home a car.
The Good Templars held a meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-14
WHITEFIELD

Myfon L. Palmer was business
caller at Birch Point, Wiscasset, durS
ing the weekend. -
Ludy NJ. Matthews of Gardiner
was at the old home Sunday.
Mrs. Dexter Kensell and Mrs. Ar
thur King of the Center were at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Myron L
Palmer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hasson anj
family of Gardiner were in towr
Sunday.
A. G. Houdlette is confined to tine
house by injuries received when he
was struck by his barn door during
the recent gale.
Mrs. Lydia Moore of Pittston and
Mrs. Belle Palmer and grandson Ed.
ward, were recent visitors at the
Dockendorff home. tr.
Mrs. Caddie Moody has closed hel
home for the winter, will pass it witt
her daughter, Mrs. Lester Felt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-14
RICHMOND

Miss Elsie Page, who is teaching
school in East Harpswell, is passing
a two weeks vacation with her pa
rents in town.
Mrs. Harry Williams of Brunswick
and Mrs. Edward Rice of Bath were
weekend guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Seth Watson.
A wood lot ON the county road
near the George Buker place has been
purchased b. Charles Whitney.
William f. Fairclough Of this town
is passing two weeks vacation with
his daughter, Mrs. Leon Ladd and
family in Damariscotta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Powers left
Sunday for Boston where they in
tend to pass a week in visiting reIa-
tives.
Wednesday. December 18th. the La
dies Aid Of the Methodist Episcopal
church will hold their annual Christ
mas sale at the chapel on Pleasant
street
A company from Augusta win give
a comedy at the Opera House next
Tuesday evening, December the 18th.
After the comedy they will hold q
dance and they promise good music
and also good time.
Miss Bertha Powers is passing the
week with her aunt. Mrs. Ernest Har.
ford on Williams street.
Mrs. Alice Cunningham Of Jefferson
has been the guest of her sister, Ms.
w. L. Nelson.
Rev. A. E. Luce. who is superin-
tendent of the Rockland district, East
Maine Conference, was the guest
Sunday of Rev. and Mrs. N. r. Pear
son at the parsonage.
Miss Stella Powers will be the
guest this week Of Mrs. Annie Wool
on Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-14
DRESDEN

The town schools closed Friday for
a fortnight's vacation.
The many friends of William Rec,
will be glad to know that he returned
Monday from the Maine General hos.
pital at Portland. Mr.. Reed has been
operated upon twice while there. H.
is recovering fast from his serious
illness.
Benjamin Densmore is visitirs
relatives in Massachusetts.
Bridge Academy will close Friday
for vacation of two weeks.
Sylvester Bickford of New Hanp-
shire arrived in town last week. He
is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Au-
gustus Goud.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Robbins.
The n. T. I. club met at Powna!,
boro hall Saturday evening with Mrs
Mabel Cate and Miss Carolyn Sheldon
as hOstesses. New members present
were Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Call and Mrs
LYDIA Goud. Election of officers took
place after the supper, after which
the floor was cleared and dancing
was participated in until midnight
The next meeting will occur in four
weeks.
Election of officers of Eastern River
grange, p. Of H.. took place THURSDAY
evening. The following are the Of
ficers for the coming year: Master
John II. Mayors; -overseer Ernest
Palmer: lecturer, Mrs. Cora Gahan,
steward, Mrs. Ella Call; assistant
steward. Shepard Call; chaplain, Mrs
Lydia Robbins; secretary, Mrs. Lou
Laws; treasurer, Mrs. LYDIA Goud.
gatekeeper, Hamilton Bailey; Ceres
Mrs. Kate Call; Pomona, Mrs. Mar
jorie Chapman; Flora, Mrs. Mae
Cloud; lady assistant steward, Mrs
Vesta Meserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-14

nearly five billions Of dollars, and it
will be that big when all the def
cheney appropriation bills are in, no
wonder relief from the heavy taxes is
not in sight.
There is only one way . to reduce
taxes.-reduce expenditures. So far
the wind-up of the Wilson Admins
tration, with it's nearly five billion
budget, indicates no intention of re-
ducing expenditures. The estimates
for the next fiscal year are much
heavier than for this fiscal year.
Congress plans to make a deter
mined effort to slash the billions Of
estimates to the bone. But it will be
impossible, say senators and repre-