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The Bourbon news., 1920-07-20
PARIS EVIDENCE
FOR PARIS PEOPLE
The Statements of Paris Residents
Are Surely More Reliable Than
Those of Utter Strangers
Home testimony is real proof.

Home testimony is real proof.
Public statements of Paris PEG
pie carry real weight.
What a friend or neighbor says
compels respect.
The word of one whose home is
far away invites your doubts.
Here's a Paris mans statement.
And it's for Paris peoples benefit.
Such evidence is convincing.
That's the kind of proof that
hacks Doan's Kidney Pills.
Phillip NJ. Heller, proprietor meat
market, 722 Main street, says: Il
have used Doan's Kidney Pills few
times in the PAST and have been
greatly benefited by them. At times
my back was weak and lame and
the kidney secretlons passed too
frequently, making me get up often
at night. l have used a box of Do
ans Kidney Pills at those times and
they have always rid me of the CON-
plant / think they are a splendid
kidney medicine and gladly recon-
mend them"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Heller had. FosterMil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
(ady)
The Bourbon news., 1920-07-20
MORE MEX FOR XALAPA.

Another consignment of Mexican
Iaborers, sent from an employment
agency at Laredo, Texas, number
ing about siXty-five, arrived here
this week. The men were sent to
the Xalapa Farm, where they will
engage in construction work, being
carried on there by the Mason
Hanger Construction Company.
About eight hundred Mexicans are
now employed in the work under
way on the Xalapa Farm. They are
genuine types OF the Mexican poems
or laborers. Many are accompanied
by their families.
The Bourbon news., 1920-07-20
NEWS ADS GETS EN-!

There is no discounting the fact
that advertising in THE NEWS
paws. 1t has been proven time and
again. Mrs. Ellen c. Kiely placed Q
small advertisement in THE NEWS
a short time ago, desiring to sell
some articles of household use, ana
found a purchaser the same day the
ad appeared in the paper. NJ j..
Murphy lost pair OF spectacles,
and had an ad inserted in THE
NEWS offering a reward for thelr
return. The glasses were found and
returned tc Mr.. Murphy before The
NEWS went to press. The ad would
have found them just the sane. ana
NJ. J. was just as we'll satisfied as 1t
was. 1t pays to adverti3e-in THE
NEWS.
The Bourbon news., 1920-07-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Comings and G0ings of Our
People Here, There and
Elsewhere.

Mrs. Percy Smith has returned
from visit to Mrs. May Wash, In
Cynthiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Barlow left
Saturday for an extended visit to
Detroit, Mich, Buffalo, and Niagara
Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Clarke and
children, and Miss Hazel Arnold
have gone to Clark's Lake, in Mich
igan, for a two-weeks' stay.
r. D. Bush, Division Passenger
Agent of the Louisville & Nashville,
with headquarters in Cincinnati,
was recent business visitor in
Paris.
Harmon Turner and sister,
Miss Juliet Turner have returned
from Owensboro, where they were
members of a house party being en-
tertained by Miss Marion Herr.
j. A. Dekle, of San Angelo,
Texas, is in Paris, for the purpose
of opening a Photographic studio.
MIR. Dekle will bring his family here
as soon as he secures a location.
Lee Price, of Frank & Co., is
spending the week in New York,
with Robt. L. Frank, also a member
of the firm, inspecting the fall and
winter styles for their stocks.
james Nj. Russell and daughter,
Mrs. Louise Wilmoth, and her two
children, James and Carolyn, left
Saturday for Tucumacari, New
Mexico, for a visit 10 Mr.. Charles
Wilmoth, who is engaged in the oil
busir ess there.
THE NEWS acknowledges re-
ceipt of the following, showing
how a former Paris boy is forging
10 the front in business way: I'VE
take great pleasure in announcing
the association of Mr.. ID. c. McNa~
mara with our organization as State
Representative for our three plants.
The Indiana Veneer & Panel Co.,
The Hoosier Panel Co., New Albany,
Ind. The Crescent Panel Co., Lou
isville, KY"
Miss Elizabeth Thompson en-
tertained Friday evening at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifton Thompson, on Linden walk,
in Lexington, with an informal par
tv in honor of her cousin, Miss Mary
Spears, of Paris, who is her guest.
About forty guests were present.
The home and the spacious lawn
were brilliantly lighted. Ices, cakes
and bonbons were served. Ihe
guests drew their favors from a
mammoth pie.
Miss Margaret Shropshire
.charmingly entertained at bridge at
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. |. c. Shropshire, on Easc PIKE
street. in Cynthiana, in honor OF
Miss Mildred Lisle, daughter OF MI.
and Mrs. d. c. Lisle, of Paris. whose
enga cement to Mr.. w, w. Senter, OF
Hazard. KY, and Bristol, Va, has
heen announced, the marriage 10
take place this month. The Shrop-
shire home was decorated with mol
lvhocks and sweet peas. After the
games egg kisses, whipped cream
and cake were served. The hrst
prize. box Of beautiful note paper,
went to Mrs. John T. Reynolds; the
guest prize. a deck of cards, to Mrs
Annie Bell Wallace, Of Paris; and a
silver tray was presented to the
guest of honor. Among those pres
l. ent were Mrs. w. G. McCllntock
and Mrs. White Warden, of Paris;
and Miss Helen Kunkel, OF CleVe-
land, o.
(Other Personals on Page 50
The Bourbon news., 1920-07-20
LICENSE REGULATION FOR
WOOL WAREHOUSES;

Regulations covering the licens-
ing OF wool warehouses under the
Federal warehouse act have been
promulgated and are ready for dis
trlbutlon to those desiring member
snip in the Federal warehousns
system, the Department of Agri
culture at Washington, Monday, an
nounced. Under the act, which is
not compulsory as licensing, ware
nousemen will be licensed upon
,he'r application to the Bureau of
Markets.
The Bourbon news., 1920-07-20
>>>> % AA>>HA>
STOCK, CROP, ETC.

r. H. Wills, of Paris, purchased
recently on the markets at Carlisle
and Winchester, twelve head of
horses at good prices. Joe B. Smith,
of Paris. bought five horses at Car
Isle Court day. The horses were
shipped to the Southern markets.
The steady prices for fat cattle
prevailing for the past two weeks
has helped tc accelerate the move
ment of stock to the markets, ship
ments being limited only by the
lack of cars. The Louisville and
Nashville is getting cars to the
Paris shipping pens as fast as possi-
BILE.
Jonas We'll, of Lexington. pur-
chased of Hiram Roseberry, of near
Paris, bunch of eighty head of fat
cattle at price not made public.
j. G. Rogers and Jonas Well pur-
chased of George Redmon, of Paris,
a bunch of fancy export cattle at
SIS a hundred. Caywood & McClin-
took, of Paris. purchased Of James
L. Dodge, tEirty-fOur head of cat
tie, averaging 1884 pounds, for
S14.50 per hundred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MIR. RAMSAY H0N0RS
 MISS WILSON

Mir. Erskine Ramsay entertained at q dinner party at his home last evening. honoring Miss Lois Wilson, the lovely movie star, who is the guest of friends in the city. Mir. Ramsay was one of the group of prominent men who se- lected Miss Wilson at the beauty ball a few years ago as the prettiest girl in Alabama.
 After dinner the party attended the performance at the Bijou and occupied the lower boxes. MT. R. A. Brown in- troduced Miss Wilson from the stage and she made most happy and appro- priate talk, telling the audience how glad she was to be in Birmingham again to meet old friends.
 About thirty friends were included in this delightful hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
M MAKTIN-POWELL
 BIDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Genie Powell and Mr. H. Porter Martin will be sol- emnized on Thursday afternoon, Juno r. at 5:30 o'clock al the Baptist Church in Greenville.
 Miss Powell will be given in mar riage by her father, Mir. D. NJ Powell.
 The rnatrons of hoEor will be Mrs. John Campbell of Dothan and Mrs. H. H. Roach. The maid of honor will bs the brides sister. Miss Ruth Powell.
 Little Miss Mary Esther Hentz, niece of the groom, will be flower girl and Master Lude Belser will act as ring bearer.
 Mir Martin will be attended by hi5 brother Mir. o. V. Martin, as best man and the ushers will be Messrs. J G. Reynolds, Fl. H. Roach, J. c. Stanley and l. Y. Traweek. Mrs. Jesse Cbe@ss- ham will play the wedding march, sos- companied by Misses Florence Beelapd and Elizabeth Bryan. violins and Mrs. W. D. Laney will sing.
 Rev. H. Ross Arnold, pastor of tho Baptist Church. will perform the cets- mony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MISS BAKER ENTERTAINS

Miss Annie Baker was hostess at a dance at the home of her parents Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Mollie Bressler of Atlanta.
 Late in the evening refreshments and punch was served and dancing was en- joyed until a late hour.
 Other guests were Miss Marion Ep- stein of Pueblo, Col; MessI Harry and Abe Goodman of Montgomery, MT Scheinbaum of Montgomery, Mir. Rosen, of Montgomery, Mr. Scheinbaum of Chattanooga and MT. Word of New York city.
 About fifty young people were included in Miss Bakers hospitality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MISS MHITED'S PARTY

Miss Pauline Whited was hostess re- gently at lovely evening party in honor of Miss Otis Entriken.
 The house was attractively deco rated with roses, sweet peas, and other summer flowers.
 Interesting games and contests were enjoyed and delicious ice course was served
 Tha guests nalr.fed Miss Eutriken. ffiss V iunil .oborts Miss Lorine Csu1ui- miss Nirsni. Ma engale, Bliss lydia &gllins hfr arltF Malloy, Alr. Marvin Eohaf Mr Edward Jer- roi5 end NT Get rps cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
A. T. o. HOUSE PARTY

The members of the A. T. o. house party which was held at Cook S Springs last week, have returned to Birmingham after a most enjoyable weeks outing. Eight couples besides the chaperones, MT. and Mrs. Fraser Banks and Mrs. Frank Chapman, were included in the party.
 The camp was given by the members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraqternity of Birmingham Southern College
 The young people enjoyed swimming sightseeing and other forms of amuse- ments during the time at the summer resort.
 The following were included in the party: Misses Catherine Mason, Mary May Cairns, Anne Catherine Arnold, Gladys Greene, Mildred Tarrant, Lydia Kim brough, Pauline Goodwin and Sarah Newsome. and the following members of the fraternity: T. J. Levie, L. V. Howard, G. L. Reynolds, c. s. Reynolds, R. A. Baker. E. G. Burchfiel, Lucian Allgood and w. D. Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
TACKY PARTY
 AT POWDERLY

Miss Alma Garden entertained at a tacky party at her home at Powderly Thursday evening. The costumes were unique and afforded much amusement
 and Miss Etta Hokins won a bottle of perfume for the ladies' prize, while MT. Clarence Kendrick drew stick of candy for tho mems prize. The judges were Mrs. Roegner and Mrs Garden. The guests were: Clarence Kendrick, Conner Gilstrap, James Eaves, William Groom, Iris Yearwood, Buford E. Hali, Bunza Guy, S D. McGraw Edna May Davidson, David McClinton, David Blackerly, Lola Morgan, w. T. O'Gwin, Hugh H. Fades. Elizabeth Coleman, Carson Reeves, Mack MeClinton, Davis Mlackerby, Etta Hopkins, Arnold P. ssarden, John F. Weidman. Charles H. Hall and Valma and Alma Garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
Society News and Activities of City and Suburbs
of the pretty table. holding the brides

of the pretty table, holding the brides book.
 After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Garber left for Cincinnati and other points and upon their return will be at home at the Ridgley for the sum ner.
 Mrs Garber wore stunning traYelng suit of dark blue cloth with a kings blue hat.
 The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eubank, and is one of the most admired young women in the city, and has a most attractive per scnality, besides being unusually pretty. MT Garger is prominent in the business and social life of the city, ane belongs to one of A1abama's most distigunished families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
TO HONOR VISITOR

Mrs H. Key Miner was hostess yes terday at a luncheon at the Tutwiler complimenting Mrs. Mary Clair Mil ner of Tampa, Fla, who is her guest.
 The table was charmingly adorned with a graceful basket of garden flowers and the places were marked with attractive placecards. Mrs. Mil ners hospitality included Mrs Mary Clair Miner, Mrs. w. NJ Jordan, Mrs Charles A. Locke, Mrs. J. K. Jackson, Mrs. Robert Baugh, Mrs. c. P. Orr. Mrs N L. Miller. Mrs Sam Earle, Mrs Hopkins Smith. Mrs. F. G. Shook. Mrs. John Caldwell and Mrs. Fred Davert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
PUPILS RECITAL


 Miss Jamie Orman will present her pupils in recital at Mount Vernon Church, Thirty fourth avenue and Twenty fourth street, Friday evening The programme will be as follows;
 Duet, Long Ago" (Tapper), Pauline Wilson and Maxine Deas; duet, Lily Polka" (Streabb Evelyn and Frances Parker; Daisy Chain" (Spaulding), Florence Mae Mccoy; Morning Prayer" (Streabbog), Lucille Smith; Spinning Song" (Ellmenricb, Lula Ward: "On the Meadow" O-ich- ner), Mable Price; Little Rondo' CMartin), Louise Burgess; Playful Rondo" Green). Frances Holmes; Sweet Violet" (Smallwood). Wilfred Blakeney; "In Our Little Boat (Spualdng), Elnora Bailey; Little Fairy March" (Streabbog) Grave Overby; "Une Petite Fleur" (Voss), Bertha Farley; duet. By the Preside"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MRS. WILSON IGNORED
 AT THE SOUTHERN CLUB

MT. and Mrs. LeGrand Wilson enter tained yesterday at the Southern Club in honor of Mrs. John Wilson of Nash vile. Among their guests were Mrs. w. T. Young, Miss Young, MT. Jack Bush, MT. R. A. Christian of Mobile, Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Jr., w. l.. Will son and Murray Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MISS GEE ENTERTAINs

Miss Stella Gee entertained at luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday. The guests were Mrs. We c. Lloyd, Mrs. John Crouch, Mrs. Kennedy Mrs. F, B. Clements, Mrs. Drennen, Miss Roberts Adams Mrs J. T. Robertson, Miss Mildred Ray and Miss Florence Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
tiORNADY'S
 LUNCHEON

Mrs. J. l.. Hornady entertained yes- tcrday at luncheon at the Southern Club experimenting Miss Dorothy Speake of Huntsville who is the guest of her cousin, Miss Carol Pen ney.
 The luncheon table was centered with a basket of sweetpeas and pretty placecards marked the places of Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MISS ANNIE BELL CROFT

the leader and will also lead the de- votional. This will be followed by a debate: Resolved That Christian Ed ucation Is More Desirable Than Edu- cation in State Schools" Affirmative, Mrs. A. L. Hixson and Mrs. W. B. AL len; negative, Mrs. B. A. Inglis and Mrs. J. B. Aird The judges will be Mrs. J. T. Doster, Mrs. A. IL. Smith and Mrs. w. c. Ward.
 Song, by Mrs. B. H. Hartsfield; de- cision of the judges; address. by Mrs. J. F. billiard. Christian Colleges. Their Purpose and Work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
MRS. M'LIN'S PUPILS PLAY

X delightful play, "Mammy Peggy's Pride.r will be given by the express sion pupils of Mrs. Earle G. McLin on Mor&ay evening at Cable hall at S;S0 o'clock.
 This is a charming story of southern life Immediately following the war and will appeal to both old and young.
 Those interested are most cordially Invited.
 The castzwiil consist of Mrs. How ard Lovejoy Mrs. R. B. Tarpley Misses Stacy Roberts, Gertrude Holmes Kath- crime Wise, Creswell Gum and MT. Frank GIaZret
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
COBBOCH- BARK FER
 INVITATION

The following invitations have been issued
 MT and Mrs. William B. Barker an- nounce the marriage of their daughter Mary. to MT. Ernest Floyd Colboch, Wednesday,, June g. 1920, Huntsville, Ala. At home Bowling Green, Ky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
WEDDING INVITATIONS

The following invitations have been received: Mrs Frances Florence re- quests the honor of your company at the marriage of her daughter Ella Cody to Mr. Charles Barnett White side on Wedn esday afternoon, June 30, 1920, at 3 o'clock, 2331 South Twelfth avenue, Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
W. M. U. MISSIONARY
 PROGRAMME

The ladies of the Southsde Baptist Church will give their monthly mis- sionary programme tomorrow after noon at o'clock. The subject will be Christian Education for Boys and <iirls" Mrs. Harold Brown will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
PUPILS RECITAL

Mrs. Carrie Ingram Gillespie presents Virginia Rebecca Schick, Dorothy Gold ner and Dan Miller Ford in piano re- cital, Cable Hall, Tuesday. June 15, S:15 p. m. The programme will be as follows:
 ''Homeward Bound" ..............Antho ony
 Dan Ford. The Water Wheel" l"............... Williams Virginia Schick. ITO Wild Rose" "............. Mcdowell Dorothy Goldner. (al "On the See-Saw'' w''..........,.....E Ellis (b) "Song of the Happy Blacksmith ......................... Anthony Dan Ford. (a) "Cabaletta'' .................!.......L Lack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13

Speake. Miss Penney. Miss Theresa Cory, Mrs. J. E. Penney. Miss Leola Shannon Miss Frances DeVaux, Miss May Harris and Miss Frances Hood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
IT

Duet, ''American Girls (KimkeD, Kathryn and Mildren McCurry; two part, (a) Invention No. s" Bach). (b) "Salfegietto," (c) Springs Awaken ing (Em Bach), Katherine Timmons vocal, "The Wind in the South" fScotD, Mrs. John Watford; Forget Me Not, Gavotte" (Giese), Sarah Lynn McNice; "Dance on the Green" (Bohm), Maxine Deis; Anvil Chorus" from "Il Trova- tore" (Verd), Vivian Martini Polish Dance" (Scharwenka), Elsie Dillon; Rose Fay"-Mazurka Caprice (Heins), Mildred McCurry; Alpine Hut" Gange), Elaine Conwel; (a) "To q Wild Rose" tMacDowelD, (b) Ton an Evening Star (Tannhauser), (Wag- ner-LiszD, Geraldine Jones; Wood land Echoes (Wyman), Kathryn Me Curry; '"The Flatterer'' (Chaminade), Virginia Price; "Saltarrello Caprice"
 Lack), Marietta Glasgow; duet La Grace" (Bohm), Grace York and Elsie Dillon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13

(Feaaris), Ruth Harper and Greidth Drake; vocal, (a) Sunbeam" CRonald), CD Danny Boy" (Weatherly), Mrs. John Carlisle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13

Shvers Wym the Carl w. Johns The wedding Will e vsolen1 nized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13
ENGAGEMENTS

William Cox the engagement and s of daughter Ohvett MT Henry "ade nednng to place June 22 No cards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13

Harry Flynn Connff the engage H. Vaughn of e wedding to brides home No 25 Fndey Curve Clover dno AInntmnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13

Montgomery.
 w Ben announce Vanden
 June24 0 Advent Noeard o MT of Carbon the MT Philip oeroee' Miss weddng ake place Sunday, June 16 No cards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-18
ITALIANS WARNED
TO AVOID BRAZIL
Signor DemicheIis Declares
Promise of Free Land to
Settlers Is False.

Rome, October II (by the Asso-
ciated Press) .-Italians intending
to emigrate to Brazil are warned
by Signor Demichelis. commissioner
of immi grafton, that only few of
the southern states of that country
are suitable for Italians. and that
many statements made relative to
Brazil are false" Among these
statements. he says, is one to the ef-
feet that land will be given free to
Italians settling in Brazil
1t will be necessary. says the com
mi ssioner in an interview in the news
paper Tempo, to conclude a treaty
with Brazil securing inviolabillty OF
domicile, establishment of schools,
which are almost everywhere lack
ing outside of Brazilian cities; as
surance of medical attendance and
legal protection against accident, and
means of communication. Acknowl-
edgment of the Italian national board
of colonization, which contracts fol-
Italian labor abroad. also must be ac-
corded, he says.
! Flags Seattle Treatment"
| There is no impeachment by law te
| Italians emigrating to Brazil says
Commissioner Demi chelis and The
the lack of steamer accommodations
| What Italy objects to and is de
| termined to prevent" he continues
lis the traffic in Migrants as though
they were cattle. l also object to tn
securing of emigrants through tn
| promise of free transportation t
Brazil. No country respecting ltSel
| should have recourse to such sys
tenn. Brazil. however, has created IL
Italy, Belgium and France specia
| bureaus of propaganda, which ar!
supplied with large financial means.
| Free Voyages Offered.
| Luigi Rossi, minister of colonies
| speaking in the chamber of deputies
! said today:
Enlistment of emigrants by offer
| ing a free voyage to them is un
| worthy of civilized country, ant
| it must be compared to the white
slave traffic. Indeed. such attractions
las a free voyage are indices of unde
| sira BILE conditions cmigrants will fine
, upon their arrival. Otherwise, VIII,
| do Italian peasants prefer to go t
the United States and pay high rates
for their transportation rather thai
avail themselves of the offer of /;
gratuitous Journey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-18
MIGHT RIDERS FLOC
ALABAMA PLANTER
Cotton Man Recognizes Assailants.
Says He Will Take Legal
Action.

ALBANY. Ala, October 1S.-Wilbur
Byars. Lawrence county cotton plan
ter. who ignored warnings of night
riders. was severely whipped by three
men at his home near here, accord
ing to information reaching the
sheriff's Office today.
The whipping is alleged to have oc-
CURED Saturday night According to
the authorities Byars recognized the
three men. and will swear out war
rants for them. Judge Robert c.
Brlckel of the circuit court has or
dered special grand jury to convene
at Moulton, October 25, to investigate
the occurrence.
NEW ORLEANS. October 1s.-W. B.
thompson. former president of the
New orleans Cotton Exchange, and q
letter to ]. S. Wannamaker, presi-
oent OF the American Cotton Associa-
ton, severely criticised the financial
administration of the nation for it's
attitude toward the farmers. and
urged Mr.. Wannamaker to immedi-
Washington.
! 1t is worse than futile to treat
further with the financial ADMINISTERS
tloh OF the government" says Mr.
thompson in his letter. ut is fatal
me record of this administration is
made up. 1t has branded itself as the
enemy of agriculture. Appeal no
more. Let it alone"
| MONTGOMERY, Ala, October IS
| ealing attention to the fact that cot
J ion, 10 days ago, was selling at 40
cents per pound. while today only 20
cents is offered. Miles C. Algood, state
commissioner of agriculture and in
dustries, issued statement urging
| cotton planters to stay out of the
market with their crop for a period
of sixty days.
| Cotton Cut Announced.
| YORK, S. c., October 1S-Local cot
| ton ginners today announced a re-
duction of 20 cents per hundred pounds
for ginning. The action was taken, it
was stated, because of the low price
| of cotton.
! BROWNWOOD. Tex. October 1S.-
! The Winniford gin at Rockford, Cole
man county. was burned Friday night
| according to reports here. The loss
is estimated at $4,000. While the
! fire is believed to have been started
| from a metal spark caused by the
clashlnS OF two saws, authorities are
! investigating the theory of incen-
| diarism.
| HUNTSVILLE, Ala. October IS
| Cotton gins at Harvest. Toney and
! Elkwood have been posted with no.
! tees reading. Shut down your plant
until October %. You know why"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-18
TELLS OF FUR THEFTS.
Prisoner duplicates Dealers i
Chicago.

T CHICAGO. October 1S-Confession
of Jack S. Merber, posing as a repre-
sentative of an eastern manufacturer,
has disclosed. police say. that Chicago
merchants have bought many thou
sand dollars worth of stolen New York
merchandise in the way of furs, silks
and assorted fabrics.
Merber. the police charged. was con-
nected with thieves in New York.
who shipped the goods to him when
he had obtained the orders from Chi
cago dealers. who thought they were
buying direct from "a factory or
wholesale jobber. The police here have
asked New York authorities to verify
the details of the story.
Receipts and checks for sales to a
number of Chicago merchants were
found among his effects, the police
said when Merber was arrested on q
charge of passing a worthless check.