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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
State Commissioners Discuss Ways to Aid
 In Breaking Blockade
By Associated Press

Washington. May 22.-State railway commissioners met here today to discuss means of aiding the interstate commerce commission in overcoming the freight blockade and also to plan for participa- tion in rail freight rates in hearings next week. Three representatives of the state officials association will sit with the commission by invitation during the hearings. At the same time passenger agents of the railroads presented to the traffic division of the commission appli- cation of re-adjustment of fares which they said did not now baer proper rela- tion to each other They sought to in yoke an old railroad administration or- der permitting filing of new fare sched- ules on one days notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Corrolla Being Distributed

corolla, the annual student publica-
 ton of the University of Alabama,
 came from the press the last of th-
 week and was distributed to the stu dents before they left for their homes The annual was worked up this year by
 Howard E. Pill of Birmingham. as edi- tor. and Brooks Forehand of Fort De- rcsit as business manager. They worked hard and have gotten out the Lest publication ever published by the student body It is profusely illus trated with photos, scenes and car
 tocrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
ST. PAUL WINS THE
 KINGS PLATE RACE

Toronto, May 22.-H Gidding's three year-old St. Paul won the sxty-first run ming of the Kings plate, open for horses ], foaled in Canada, at the Woodbine track here today. Nearly 40,000 persons wiz messed the event. Ridden by J. Roma-
 nell, St. Paul defated fourteen of the
 best Canadian breeds entered in the mile and a quarter classic in years. The tia1e
 was minutes and seconds. In add!-
 tion to the prize sof 50 guineas, given by Cling George. s7.50o was added by the
 Ontario Jockey Club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
175 Model Homes to
 Be Distributed Today
 Among Chicago WOrkmen
By Associated Pres,

Chicago. May 22.-One hundred and seventy-five model homes will be dis trbuted among families of working men tomorrow by tne Chicago Housing Cor poration. an organiza ton of wealthy bus mess men.
 Buyers who can qualify will receive a home costing s4o0o on payments of s33 monthly The payments also are to in- clude fire, accident health and life in- surance.
 only working men receiving small wages and with large families will be considered applicants.
 The corporation has acquired mile square tract and is planning 2.Oo0 more houses It makes no profit, it's packers say the selling price of the houses in- cludng only principal and per cent in- terest on the money invested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
COOPER GOES TO
 ATTEND HEARINGS

Washington. May 22.--(Special.)-B. H Cooper. associate member of the Alabama Public Utilities Commission, reached Washington last night to att tend the sessions of the interstate commerce commission in which the railroads will enter plea for a freight increase of 30 per cent.
 A member of the railroad commis- sion of each state of the union Is at tending the sessions, for it is known that the railroads, after their work in Washington, will petition each state commission to grant similar increase in intrastate business.
 Regarding the recent primary in Alabama Mir. Cooper had nothing to say for publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Chekian Troops Join
 South China Forces

Annoy, China, May 19-Troops from the Chei5ian province. who have been sta toned in Fukien province, are joining the forces of the southern government for reason that the south offers more pay the source of which is the tax on opium
 The southern military authorities are forcing the farmers to cultivate much opium under pressure.
 The recent bolshevik propaganda throughout Fukien provinces is subsid- ins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
NEGROES TAKEN FROM OFFICERS AND BEATEN
 BY CROWD AT AUBURN
By Associated Press

Auburn, May 22-Two negroes, Herbert and Ossie Gibson, who last night broke into grocery store here and after ran sacking the stock called up the night telephone operator and made insulting remarks, were taken from officers early today and severely beaten by a crowd of young men. Officers regained pos- session of their prisoners and hurried them to Opelka, fearing further vio- lence. Later the jail 1t Auburn was burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Johnson Loses Theatre

Chicago May 22.-Senator Hiram Johnson of California has engaged the auditorium theatre for June and will be the principal speaker at meeting the night before the opening of the republican national convention it was announced today. The advance guard of Johnson leaders is expected here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Peace Resolution Fails
 to Reach the President

Washington, May 22.-Contrary to plans of republican leaders, the Knox resoiu- tion, ending the state of war with Ger many and Austria, did not reach Presi- dent Wilson today. It was signed by Speaker Gillett, but Vice President Mar shall was absent from the Senate cham ber when it was sent to him, and will sign it Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Mouie Queen Offers U. Of A.. Student ,S75 a Day For Auto

ta. Whether Louis will have the thrill of piloting Miss Talmadge in one of her hair-raising episodes. or whether she will use a more pro- fessional driver was a question that he could not answer on his depar- ture. At any rate he is thankful for the honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Ex-crown Prince Visits Mother
 Qv Associated Press

The Hague, May 22.-The former Ger man crown prince left Wieringen today for a short visit with his mother at the new residence of the former German em- peror and empress at Doorn. Frederick William was accompanied by an inn portant Dutch official
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
COntractorA

Take notice that plans and specifi- cations made by John w. McKeil for the remodeling of the Seminary build islg for the City Schools, Marion, Ala, may be seen at the office of Prof. J. A. E1oxson, Marion. Ala.
 lids should be presented by or be- fore noon Wednesday, May 26 1920. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids,
 CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION.
 j. A BRONSON Supt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
MOBILE

Mobile May 22.-(SpeciaD.- caSeot live without my wife's love Life is miserable Goodbye to all" read a note left by Barton E. Wheeler, ex-service man, who was found early today with a knife wound in his chest by Motorcycle Officer Buck Taylor Wheeler was hurried to the city hospital in the patrol wagon. His condition is regarded as critical
 Wheeler came to Mobile from Pasca- gould, Miss, but had been living in this city for everal years. An effort on the part of the police to find Mrs. Wheeler failed.
 Held up at the point of a revolver, gagged and tied to a tree from where he watched three men ride off in his car, was the experience of Sidney Met calfe, taxi driver in the employ of the Safety Taxi Company, according to a story he told Sheriff Holcombe today. Metcalfe declares that the men were passengers in his automobile and had engaged him to take them for trip into the country. When out on the Halls Mill road, about eight miles from the city they covered him with a pistol, forced him to leave the car and then tied him up to a tree They got into his car and drove off, Metcalfe told the sheriff over telephone when he managed to work himself loose from the ropes, which, he says. held him fast to the tree for some tune.
 Edward Huet, for the past two years clerk of the inferior criminal and civil court, was removed from office today by Judge T. T. Shepard, according to an order spread on the court docket, and Emile Medicus. former captain of the salvage corps, appointed in his place. Despite the removal order, Huet refuses to quit his office, claiming that he must be impeached for cause. He declares that his action in refusing to vacate his office is on the advice of attorneys, whom, lie says, have informed him that his office is d constitutional one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
BIDS ron SIDEWALK PAVING

By virtue of an ordinance adopted by the Town Council of Marion. Ala, on the 7th day of May, 1920, the under signed Mayor of said town, will re- ceive at his office in Marion, Ala, ups to F o'clock noon on May 3l, 1920, sealed bids for the construction of approximately SOHO square feet of paving for sidewalks and crossings in said town to be constructed of cement with concrete base, according to plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Clerk of said town, and according to the ordinances adopted in relation thereto. Each bid must be accompanied by d certified cheek for $500 as an evidence of good faith, and the successful bidder must give bond in such an amount as shall be prescribed by the council for the faith ful performance of such contract, The bids submitted will be opened by the Council on the 31st day of May, 1920 and the right to reject any and all bids is hereby reserved.
 J. V. HOWELL,
 Mayor of Marion Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
LEGAL NOTICES


 Engineer, Walton Building, Atlanta, for $12.00, which covers cost. Said work will be paid for as same pro- gresses. to-wit S5 per cent of the amount due in each calendar month will be paid between the 10th and 18th of the succeeding month and the re- mainder shall be paid within thirty days of final completion and accept- ance.
 Proposals must be submitted on regular forms which win be supplied by the undersigned and be accompa- nied by certified check or bidders bond for per cent Of the amount of the bid.
 Bond will be required of the suc- cessful bidder as required by law. Right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive all formalities. This. the 24th day of April, 1920. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
 ROADS AND REVENUES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
Notice

Notice is hereby given that applica- tion for parole of Cloephus Hurt, con- victed of murder in the circuit court of Jefferson county, June g, 1919. has been made. ANNIE HURT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

New Orleans, May 22.-Cleared- Alabama, Port Arthur. Ceiba tHon- duran), Ceiba, Chalmetter Havana. Gansfjord Norwegian, Bluefields, via Cape Gracias, Lake Covan, Progreso. Menapier tBelgian). Antwerp, Nelson, Havana. Omoa (Honduranl, Omoa, via Port Cortez P Claris tSpanish), Bar velona, via Havana. s. M. Sparkling, Tampico War Hindoo (Britishe, Da- venport, England. Westerian tBritish), Frontera, via Tampico; Wildwood, Leith, Scotland. and England, via Nor folk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
"The Simplicity Home" Some Additional Information

The wide interest manifested in the Simplicity Home" plan which this company is putting into operation, makes some additional explanation necessary.
 In reply to inquiries we say that a Simplicity Home" may be erected upon any of our lots in Norwood, Chest nut Hill and Forest Park. In other words, they are not restricted to any class of lots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

WANTED-To hear from owner of good farm for sale State cash price, full description. D. F. Bush, MInne- apolis Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
MARINE NEWS

Mobile May 22.-Arriyed-None
 Sailed-Steamer Lake Fareman Cai- barien schooner Ella M Williams. Barbados.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

WANTED-Homes to sell on South side and Norwood. Call J. M. Yeild- ing, with Trustees System. Phone M. bO16 2024 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Now the cost. Here concrete illustration: Onl monthly payments of less than S55OO $2OOO lot and Simplicity Home" be paid for This monthly pay men takes of all costs in connection with the lot and the home, so far as this company is concerned.
 This much less than would have to pay as rental for equal of space in apartment house and is less than the rental of dwelling of the type the Simplicity Home."
 The Simplicity Home plan the acquisition of lot the certainty of comfortable may that fine feeling of independence which results from the ownership of substantial property.
 For the community the Simplicity Home practical solution of the housing problem and coreatve the of restrictions upon the growth of Birmingham.
 Is there any wonder it is growing popular?
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29

Job printing at Daily Times office,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29
MILLION
 FOR ROADS IN
 SEVEN STATES

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 29 (by As saciated Press) ).-Approximately $5O,- o00,000 will be spent during 1920 on road work in the intermountain states of Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming and Nevada, ac- cording to an announcement made here recently by Ira R. Browning, Utah state road engineer
 Of this sum, according to MT. Browning, Idaho will expend $17,O00,- o0>; Montana, s5,500,000 on state roads and $4,000,OOO on county high ways; Utah, s5,OOOOOO; New Mexico, $4,000,000; Arizona, 100000; Wy oming, $3,00o,000, and Nevada $2,o00,- o0o Most of these expenditures, he sAys, will be made with the aid of federal appropriations. ii
 Many industries, especially canning and sugar beet farming, will be bene- fted and increased by the 1920 road improvements, MT. Browning said. He predicted that these two industries in Utah would be increased twofold.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29
UNIVERSITY OF PARIS PRESENTS MEDAL TO
 SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

SEATTLE, Jan. 29 (by Associated Press).-The University of Paris has presented the University of Washing ton with a bronze medal "as testi- monial of her friendship" and in ap- preeiation of the part Washington men played in the world war.
 A letter accompanying the medal was signed by President Poincare.
 The medal, which measures four inches in diameter, has been placed in the Washington State Museum, on the University campus.
 Fresh French puffs daily at the City Bakery. B-tf
 Job printing at Daily Times office
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29

sndpont unless the aborg have higher Incentive to their than the which from the doing of it. they their time finding how little they do and how much they doing it, it is hopeless from their standpoint
 economic life of America needs not lawgiver but evangelist.
 The country needs rebapm of patriotism such it had of patriotism.
 need body citizens who content to do days who willing pay days for days work believe the good than tho larger good
 world business and wealth have had such tuny their down beside that of Abou Ben Adhem as they have just
 The trumpet only the meek and owy but mighty and when dividends and measub forgotten Christian country if there and personal must all be background and the capitalists and the abo must realize the entitled to admission the brotherhood and must be done primarily for the love of promoting contented and happy people.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29
"Ju.t SO Long as Capital and Labor Stand
 and Glare at Each Other-'

Just so long capital and labor stand and glare al each other may expect everlasting turmoil and tion-wide caacysm The congress of the United States kind of doctor that treats symptoms and does not treat the disease No legislative remedy that know of can be found to produce peace and quetude and good order-unless the manufacturers see something in business than dividends and look upon the employees brothers in the republic and not cogs in the machinery or as numbers pay roll It is hopeless from their
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29
WOOL GROWERS OF
 CALIFORNIA OBJECT
 TO ENLARCING PARKS

DAVIS, Cal, Jan. 29 (by Associated Press).-A campaign against any in-
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-29

crease in the size of California na- tional parks will be initiated by the California Wool Growers Association. At a recent meeting here this action was decided on when delegates said extension of the park area would cause loss of grazing space.
 Read the Daily Times for the latest and most reliable world news.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
Worlds Most Travelled
Man to Lecture Here

Much interest is being manifested In
the coming of Sir John Foster Fraser
on Thursday night OF this week. He
will lecture at the Grand Opera House
under the auspices of the Normal Ly-
ceum Course. Sir John Is q recognized
authority in Europe on international
affairs. He Is the author of many
popular aud instructive books, among
which are: Russia OF Today, LIES
Contrasts. Pictures from the Balkans,
The Real Siberia, The Red Passport,
The Land OF tyeiled Women, Panama
and What It Means, The Amazing Ar
igentines, Australia, The Making Of q
Nation. Round the World on Wheel,
and a Conjuring Jew.
II Is claimed that he has Travelled
more extensively than any living man.
In fact. he has travelled in and Is more
or less familiar with over fifty differ.
ent countries. Sir John Is one OF tn,
great powers in the British Empire
today, and was mode Chairman. OF the
National War Lecturers, Committee OF
Great Britain during the war.
He made his first official visit to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
Nature Picture Pleased

5. Seating cdpacity at the Dixie last
night was not sufficient to accomno-
date the large crowds that wanted to
see Back In Gods Country" and
many went home determined to see
the picture the next matinee, which
probably ts q good resolution to make.
BY the time the shows were over,
folks were damned out to the curb.
and q good seat ct night Is the lot Of
only . few at the little house.
Back to Gods Country Is based as.
senkinlly upon the theme that kind
ness to animals results IN reflectine
and generating that kindness to the
gtyer whereas, cruelty and torture
1etye to incite an animal to ftendish
sayaEery. Curwood writes his story
about Wapi. the killer, great Dane
upon whom no man or beast has ever
hyished 9 kind word or act. Another
thread of the story leads to Nell Ship
man as Dolores LeBeau, q girl living
With her father in the wilds Of Canada
and whom all the animals near hel
home have learned to love.
When Fate takes Dolores and a
1eipless husband into the Arctic re-
Eions, she is brought into touch with
the dog, who has received the name
Of sthe killer" from the Eskimos and
traders whom he has frightened
through his fierceness Dolores kind
ness wins his friendship.
How Wapi saves the lives of Dolo-
res and har husband, who are fleeing
ecross the barren lands in a sleigh
Is one of the scenes shown.
Same picture repeats tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
People need fruit daily. Now, when fftiit 4
costly, this IS an ideal way TO serve ii.

- VI! 1aIIy'I NOW, Wiieii it =
costly, this IS an ideal WAY TO serve il.
Complete desserts
Jitfy-Jell comes ready-swcetened II lis acid.
ulatcd with eyaporatcd fruit acid. al rare
grade gelatine is in it, and the fruit e.
scnce in a vial.
You simply add hot water as directed on
package, and let cool. Then package Of fifty
lell serves six people in mold form, or twelve
if you whip the jeil.
Yet this fruit-rnadc dainty, rich in frtit. costs
trife. It costs less than serving apples.
Twill. delight you
Try Jiffy-Jell in various fruit aavors nv lime.
fruit favor for tart green salad jell. Try mint
for mint jell to serve with meats.
. Learn what these dainties mean to you Compare
them with old-style desserts of this type.
We offer you choice of several 50scentsraoids il
you won't forget
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
Parent Tea hi Il Assoj.
at Dunbar School

The second meeting OF the Parent.
Teacher association OF the Dunbar
school will be held this evening at the
auditorium Of the school. The sub.
5ect for discussion will be "our Pu-
pills Leisure Time. What Should we
DO With IT." Various phases OF the
subject will be discussed and among
the speakers win be Mayor w. w. Con.
away. The Rev.SJ. 2. Browne viii
also give talk. The meeting will be
gin at S:15 O'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
DouuIas Fairbanks

Critics say It Is Doug's top notcher.
\ But, top notcher or not, It ought to be
pgood.
This athletic comedian long ago
set himself a pace which should take
his stories along with record 5breaking
Speed and leave the spectators marvel
ing at their combination of machine
euns fire fun, physical fireworks. adapt
abiAty OF plot and completeness Of
production. In other words, a moving
picture comedy which should reflect
the spirit Of here and now, when air.
planes are whizzing human beings
through space at one hundred miles
an hour and It Is the fashion to run
our ltyesA on the eight cylinder plan.
The Kinckerbocker Buckaroo" is what
It's all about. Two days only.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
Two stars In Fair Play

Both June Elvidge and Montagu
Love have appeared singly in pictures
yof much greater strength than the
Princess subject, THE Quickening
F1ame. in which they play together.
This Is due no doubt for the most
part TO the type Of story chosen for
them I'm this instance. It has q plot
Of rather pronounced interest, but at
no point does the production reach
any great depth OF feeling or any par
ficular dramatic heights. It is purely
surface story, told in a narrative
styie, and as whole strikes but a
fair average OF interest.
The plot concerns young Ameri-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09

We'll said Farmer Corntossel.
"a glad The railroads have gone back
TO priyate oNnefstip.
Nthat difference does II make to
yous y 81 e
II can speak my mind 10 the station
agent without feelin' that mebbe ri
be criticized for shown, lack Of re.
speck to government official
Washington Star.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
IN THE
FRONT ROW Q
lHEADLiNEas TONIGHT:
The STAGE
Hippodromls
The Screen
NY doubts that Tom Casey had been

Ny doubts that Tom Casey had been
S<-Aa sick man were dispellcd last
night when he appeared IN Lena
Rivers" the drama his company are
Offering the first three days OF the
WAX. The star Is Shy several pounds
IN weight, and evidently has not re-
covered his strength entirely. The
new offering can hardly be said TO al
low anysof the company to appear in
roles best suited to their talents. oc.
scasionally, such story must be pres
scented for the sake Of variety possi-
bly, but it suffers more from an in
different presentatio E:han does a
plot with more comedy, and the man
agement will likely find Its successes
in the lighter vein comedy drama. The
same attraction is billed for tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09

the United States in 1918. expecting TO
stay but ten days. but he at once be-
came 20 popular. and In such great
demand. that ten months had passed
before he returned 10 England
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
Crushed to FLAVOR One JIM I'll Dessert

Here is one example Of the wealth Of fruit
IN Jify-Jell desserts.
We crush pineapples in Hawaii fruit too
ripe to ship. The Juice Of half fruit IS con-
densed and sealed in vial to flavor one pint
Yet e: the whole dessert costs but a few cents,
So with eight rich fruits which come in Iiffv-
Jell. All are made from crushed fruit, ali are
abundant, All come in liquid form, condensed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-09
Real:fruit flayors in bottles

Mark this Jiffy-Jeli distinction. Note how Il
differs from old-style quick gelatine desserts.
Jify-Jell alone has these bottled fruit-juiccl
essences. a .s's 80
Jiffy-Jell desserts are fruit.made da;n+;..
rich in fruit. The fruit taste is not mere favor
and not artificial. - - -