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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
MANY FEATURES IN
'CHU CHIN CHOW"
Wonderful Costumes Part OF
Big Musical Extravaganza
Here Next Week

There are so many features OF
wonderful costumes in "Chu CHA
Chow" at the jefferson all next
week, with matinees Wednesday and
Saturday, that space does not permit
the description of each and every
one. yet something must be said of
the Lady in Green" who appears in
the sordid street of Bagdad in the
midst of poverty and meanness at
tired in a wonderful gown of rich
green, seated in a harlequin of green.
with green trappings, borne by two
slaves, each wearing costumes OF
green, with green slippers-every-
thing green. The harlequin pauses,
handsome young man clad in purple,
his robes, hat, shoes. even the book
he is reading-all purple. He strolls
over to the lady in green.
There is also the shrewdish wife
of Ali Baba, who decides to invest
her sold in fine attire. She goes to
the silk bazaar and the merchant ex-
hibits his wares on living manne-
quins. First comes girl attired in
yellow, with silver spangles sewed
like leopard spots on her; then d
strange lady with great pantaloon-
like divided skirts, wearing bustles
which hang below the knee. Then
there is a Turkish effect of loose
pantaloons and an enormous head
dress turban, which at least is four
feet In diameter, all of brilliantly
colored purple and red. A fantastic
effect is found with a mannequin
wearing expanded skirts with pro-
jecting fanlike tail of pink and sill
yer. which she moves up and down
behind her, keeping time with the
rhythm of the music. Then, after half
a dozen of these extravagant cos
tunes are shown, girl appears
wearing such tight-fitting skirt
that it seems almost as though she
had been melted and poured into the
mold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICES SENT OUT
KiIby Sends ProcIamations on
Bond Issue and Poll Tax
Amendments

Montgomery, November 24--(Spe-
cial. )-Governor Kilby mailed to all
counties in the state today proclama-
tions giving notice of the special cleo
ton January 80, at which the voters
of Alabama will determine whether
or not the state may issue bonds to
the amount of $25, 900, 600 for the con-
struction of a system of permanent
roads and whether or not ex-serviee
men may participate in elections un-
til September 80, 1928. without the
payment of poll taxes.
Under the law the proclamations
must be published in every county
at least eight successive weeks before
the election. This will force a large
number of county newspapers to pub
lsh editions Christmas week. 1t has
been the custom with many news
papers not to publish any paper dur
ing Christmas week.
court; application granted and af-
firmed conditionally.
Southern Express company eft al.
VS.. Max Roseman, appeal from Jeffer-
son circuit court; application over
ruled
8. L. Lacey VS.. T. o. Fowler ct al.
appeal from jefferson circuit court,
in equity; application overruled and
opinion extended.
Birmingham Infirmary vs.. Edward
Coe, appeal from Jefferson circuit
court; application overruled.
New York Life Insurance company
vs. Celia Norris, appeal from Jeffer-
son circuit court; application over
ruled.
Elk parte Charley Wade Gre Wade
VS.. State), petition for certiorari to
court of apbeals; application for re-
hearing overruled and opinion ex-
tended.
Alabama Power company VS.. Ar
mour & Co., appeal from Calhoun cir
cult court; application granted; judg-
ment of affirmance set aside and re-
versed and remanded.
Robert E. Spragins VS.. Nick Fitch
erd, appealed from Madison circuit
court; application overruled.
Mrs. G. M. Darrow VS.. City of Flor
ence ct al, appeal from Lauderdale
circuit court; application overruled.
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over THE Hill"
HERE NEXT WEEK
Mary Carr Takes the Part
of a Sacrificing
Mother

A theatrical event of much more
than ordinary interest and import
ance is the Forthcoming engagement
of the William Fox production, "Over
the HILL" which will open at the
Rialto Monday for two weeks en-
gagement.
"Over the HIP is one of the most
remarkable attractions ever shown in
Birmingham.
The theme of over the Hill" is
mother love, and the story Is based
upon the work of Will Carleton, the
poet. The action is drawn from an
incident which occurred during the
boyhood of Carleton, who lived on II
farm and knew intimately the char
acters that have been made immor-
tai upon the screen. The incident OF
Cartoons early life impressed him so
vividly that he never forgot 1t, and
when he had grown to mans estate
he made 1t the theme of two of his
best loved poems.
The poems in question eventually
found their way to the motion pic
ture screen of today. because of the
appreciation and foresight of Mr..
Fox. Like many another great the
atrical production, 1t appeared to just
happen along-until the people woke
UP to its greatness. "Over the Hill"
owes its existence to a simple, home
ly incident in the early life of a
farmer BOY. For more than a year
it provided wholesome and substan-
tial entertainment for the New York
playgoer.
To young writer was entrusted
the task of gathering up the threads
of Carleton's famous story and weav-
the screen. The success Paul H..
apparent from the first moment of
the story's unfolding.
Harry Millarde. a director of note.
has contributed one of the most
artistic and efficient examples of
stage direction ever beheld upon the
screen.
The central figure in the story.
that of a little. self sacrificing
mother. has been made one of the
most delightful character studies of
the present day by Mary Carr, whose
finished Interpretation of the leading
part is a constant joy.
The picture, in it's many sidedness,
has an irresistible appeal for every
member of the family. 1t has heart
interest, swiftness and action, de-
lightful humor and a Sweet and
wholesome story so simply told and
so human that ut already has taken
it's place among the classics of the
film.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
TESTIMONY BEGINS

Orlando, Fla. November 24.-Testi-
mony in the case of Lena Clarke and
Baxter H. Patterson began this after
noon at 2;45, when Carey Hand the
first witness for the state, was called
to the stand. Court adjourned short
ly before o'clock, after three state
witnesses had testified and w. P.
Brannon, United states postal In
spector, called to the stand by the
state, had testified before Judge An
drews with the jury excused from the
room in order that the admissability
of his testimony regarding a confess
sion made to postal inspectors by
Lena Clarke in the Orange county
jail, might be passed upon by Judge
Andrews before it was given to the
jury
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
IF YOUR EARS RING
WITH HEAD NOISES

II you have roaring. busring noises
In your ears. are getting hard Of hear
ting and fear Catahhral Deafness. go
to your drusgist and get l ounce of
Parmint double strength. and add to
II Y pint Of hot watsr and little
granulatsd sugar. Take tablespoon
full four times . day.
This VIII often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises.
CJogged nostriis should open. breath
ing become easy and the mucus stop
dropping into the throat. 1t h easy
to prepare. costa little and 10 pleasant
to take. Anyone who has Catarrhal
trouble Of the ears, u hard Of hear
ing or has head noises should give this
prescription triai.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
GLORIA SWANSON AT STRAND
IN AN UNUSUAL DRAMA

Gloria Swanson, in the most dra-
matte role of her career. is what is
promised patrons of the Strand the
atre this week, when they see her
latest starring production, Under
the LASH" picturized from one of the
most popular of modern novels, The
Shulamite."
Miss Swanson has portrayed many
vivid types on the screen. In De-
Mile productions she has had some
Of the most outstanding roles the
screen has known, but critics are
unanimous in declaring that nothing
she has ever done has afforded her
dramatic and emotional ability such
scope as the portrayal of the beau
tiful Schulamite in Under the Lash"
1t is a role totally different from
any she has heretofore attempted.
but it is one that she makes live by
her vivid portrayal of a beautiful
woman who is married against her
will to a man who believes that
pleasure should not exist, even read
Ing is barred. Her fight against
these conditions and eventual victory
for happiness is intensely dramatic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
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on the Methodist activity In Europe.
! Or. Sledd announced that since the
request came that he would speak on
the situation in the Methodist's new
est mission field.
| The speaker told of his findings in
Europe after spending several
months over there this year.
'The greatest need in Europe to-
day is Jesus said DIR. Sledd.
| Morning Session
| Thursday morning session of the
conference was opened by a devo-
tional service led by DIR. Henry c.
Johnson, a well known divine of
Brewton. prayer was offered by
DR.. Peterson. in which he asked di-
vine guidance to the conference on
Limitation of ornaments now in ses-
sion at Washington. Several spir-
itual hymns were included in the
service.
Bishop Cannon introduced Rev.
w. F. Cam, who was recently trans
ferred from the western North
Carolina conference to the Alabama
conference.
Order of Business
The first order of business was the
calling of question two by the
bishop; "Who remains on trial?" Sew
eral of the clergymen were called
who responded with the reports and
later were passed to deacons' order.
During the process of this business,
the bishop had splendid opportu-
nifty to study his men, gaining valu-
able information that will assist him
in making appointments. He urged
the young preachers to give more of
their time toward the study of their
| conference lessons.
There is valuable matter con-
tained therein, that will be OF untold
good in preparing your sermons
make reviews, newspapers and such
periodicals secondary to your books
were the admonishing words of the
bishop to those who have not COM
pleted their courses.
Others Passed
The next order was the calling OF
question 10, and number of the
members of this class were passed.
The question pertaining to elders
orders followed and five of the class
reported. Their characters were
passed and they were elected to full
| fledged elders orders.
Calling district by district for local
| elders, no one was named by the
elders.
Other Questions Called.
The following questions were then
called: who are admitted on trial?"
What travelling preachers and what
| ders?" who are received by trans
| fer from other conferences"
| About 80 members from these
classes reported.
| Bishop Cannon called for a vote
changing the discipline to meet the
needs of missionaries in foreign
lands relative to their observance II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
BERT LYTEL At ALCAZAR IN
"a TRIP TO Paradise.

"A Trip to Paradise at the Afcazar
this week. Bert Lytelrs newest star
ring vehicle for Metro. Is a screen
adaptation OF Hungarian drama by
Franz Molnar. The American YER
sion was written by Benjamin F.
F1azer. who also adapted THE Mas
ter" for Arnold Days use on the
stage and 1.-THE Name Is Woman" In
which Mary Nash appeared.
The locale of "A Trip to Paradise"
has been changed from Hungary to
Coney Island. where the leading
character. Curley Flynn, played by
Bert Lytell Is the barker in a side
show called "A Trip TO Paradise" It
IL the story Of . mans regeneration
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25

faces. Almost continuous laughter
went with this offering. which Is one
of the big spots on the bill.
The Cromwells described as
whirlwind conglomeration of novel;
ties. could not better be described.
They are two women who present q
juggling act of very entertaining
qualities.
Pathe News and the usual intermis-
sion musical program presented
before the opening of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
MAN, IN JAIL, BURNS
HIMSELF TO DEATH

Selma, November 24.-(Special -
William Smith, TO- who was arrested
at McWilliams last Friday, charged
with shooting a man by the name OF
James Smith, and who was confined
in the jail at Camden, IS dead as
result of burns sustained when he
set his clothing on fire, according to
reports reaching Selma today. The
aged man leaves a wife and family.
He was not discovered until his cloth
ing was mass of flames. apparently
having been saturated with coal oil.
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through the love of woman and the

through the love of woman and the
influence of a dream.
The cast supporting Mr.. Lytell in
cludes Virginia Valli, as Curley's
wife; Unice Vim Moore. as the Coney
Island roller coaster woman who
loses Curley's love and causes Curley
to lose his job; Brinsley Shaw. as
Meek. the criminal who leads Cur
ley into safe-cracking job in which
Curley gets shot. and Victory Bate
man, as Mrs. Smiley, the nagging old
woman at the house where Curley
rooms
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
~THE BARRICADE" AT THE
ALCAZAR NEXT WEEK

1.-THE Barricade," William Christy
Cabanne's .stupendous masterpiece, is
one of the really big pictures of the
year, according to critics every
where. Therefore q substantial treat
Is in store for the local theatre
goers when It Is presented for the
first time at the Alcazar theatre for
the week beginning Monday. Novem-
Der 20. One of the biggest casts
ever assembled Is being featured in
THE Barricade."
AS an extraordinary added attrac-
ton, Signor Enrico Theodore will
appear In person all next week, In
conjunction with the showing OF
THE Bafficade."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25

the Pike Avenue Baptist Sunday
school yesterday proved most success
full. During the day cake baking
contest was enjoyed, there being many
cakes entered in this affair which
were served with the dinners. Mrs.
]. o, Bryant, Ensley's culinary artist,
was the Judge of this contest, and the
first prize, which was IS, was
awarded to Mrs. w. l. Musgfove,
while the second prize, sack of
Dainty flour, was awarded to Mrs.
Brewer. About 500 was realized
from this affair, which will go to
the junior department piano fund
Il. Murphy Lee
Funeral services over the remains
of E. Murphy Lee age AZ years, who
died at local infirmary Wednesday
afternoon at 4:3O o'clock, will be held
from the home of his father n-law.
]. r. DeBardeleben, in Pratt City. He
is survived by his widow, three chill
dren, father, w. r. Lee of Ensley two
brothers, Eugene Lee, who Is in the
navy, and William Lee of Birming-
ham. The deceased was we'll known
ana highly respected in this district,
where he has lived since childhood.
At the time of his death he was con-
nected with the Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad company at Ensley. In
terment will be made at Pratt City
cemetery with Echols and Angwin In
charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25

The st. Anthonys School Improve
ment association will give a silver
tea Friday afternoon from the hours
of 2 until o'clock at the home of
Mrs. P. L. Day on Avenue F. The
friends and members of this associa-
ton are invited to be present.
Judge H. P. Abernethy of the JEFF
ferson county court of misdemeanors
of Birmingham will be the instructor
OF the Brotherhood class of the Ems
ley Highlands Methodist church Sun
day morning at 9:45 o'clock. Judge
Abernethy is well known in this dis
trict and the lesson on Sunday has
every promise of being most inter-
esting. All men of the community
are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. C. C. O'Neal will be hostess to
the members of the Chrysolite club
Friday afternoon at her home 211
Avenue H. The meeting will be
called at o'clock instead OF 3, in
order that the members may attend
the art exhibit later In the afternoon.
All members of the Girl Scouts
Troop No. are requested to meet at
the home of Mrs. J. D. Folmar, 1875
Thirtieth street Friday afternoon, at
3 o'clock. An election of officers will
be held at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-25
MISS BERNEY GILLEN

Messages may be phoned to
Ellis JeweIry Co., EnsIey 367.
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ENSLEY

Everything is in readiness for the
exhibition of etchings by Ernest D.
Roth, which will be given this after
noon at the home of Mrs. Charles w.
Lawrence, 2611 Nineteenth avenue,
from the hours of to s and to 10
p. m. This exhibition will be given
Study club and promises to be one of
the most unusual ever given in this
city. The etchlngs to be exhibited
at this time were secured through
the efforts of Mrs. Lawrence, who is
a personal friend of this famous ar
fist. Mr.. Roth enjoys the disdnc-
tion of being member of the Ma
tional Art league. which on account
of his youth Is most unusual Many
of his pictures are in foreign art gall
leries, having been purchased by
their respective governments. The
collection to be on exhibit this aft
ernoon is composed of so pictures,
each being study. Invitations have
been sent out by the Progressive
Study club. including members of the
federated clubs, two representatives
from each Birmingham club and the
officers of the Birmingham Art
league. Others who are interested
in this line of art win be welcome to
view the exhibit by making appoint
ment with Mrs. Lawrence.
Many Attend Service
A large crowd was in attendance
yesterday morning at the Union
Thank sgiving service which was held
at the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian
church. The ministers from each
church were present and made a few
appropriate. remarks while the prin-
cipal address was made by the Rev.
David M. Gardner. pastor of the First
Baptist church. The music was spe-
cia1ly pleasing at this time when the
choirs from the other churches con-
solidated and rendered a beautiful
song service in keeping with the
Thanksgiving season.
Prisoners Made Glad
The hearts of about 30 prisoners
were made glad yesterday when a
most tempting Thanksgiving dinner
was served to them in the city Jail
at Ensley. Special cooks were forced
into duty in preparing this repast,
the menu consisting of barbecued
pork. candied sweet potatoes, celery,
mince pies, cakes coffee, fruits and
other dishes which go to make up a
we'll balanced diet. The prisoners ate
heartily and the dinner was truly en-
joyed by all of them.
Raise Church Funds
The Thanksgiving dinners which
were served by the teachers and Of
ficers of the Junior department of
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Evening journal., 1921-11-17
Vote TODAY ON
HIGH SURTAX
Friends See Victory for so
Per Cent. Rate Urged
BY Senate
LIMIT DEBATE
TO TWO HOURS

= WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE big
issue in the tax revision bill-the
Senate amendment fixing the maxi
mum surtax rate at so per cent
Ito come to a vote today in the
House.
Spokesman for the "insurgent
.tRepublicans and the Democratic mi-
uority expressed confidence that They
could muster the necessary votes 90
= 'eep the high rate in the bill. Will.
making no prediction, Republican
leaders generally were hopeful that
ultimately there would be com
promise as between the Senate rat,
and the House rate of 80 per cent
Probably around 40 per cent
Chairman Campbell, Of the rules
committee. last night said the vote
eould be under a rule limiting de
bate TO two hours and insuring a.
decision on the straight-cut issue OF
accepting the Senate amendment
This was requested by the leaders
of 'insurgent" group. who said the.
did not want the issue confused with
motion first TO instruct the con-
fferees to agree on a maximum
other than the so per cent.
Should the proposition 10 accept
she Senate amendment be voted
down. the House then could agree
on a compromise figure or permit
the conferees 10 resume negotiations
with the Senate managers without
further instructions.
D After the House has expressed IT,
self on the surtax amendment. the
conferees viii proceed to dispose Of
jthe other high spots in the bill.
which include the corporation in
come tax. the increased estate tax.
the tax on gifts OF property. the lev
les on medicinal beer. wine and
whisky. the repeal OF the $4,000 nor
NAL exemption TO corporations ex-
cept where the capital stock is S25.-
600 or less. the treatment OF insur-
'ance companies other than life and
the amendments defining capital
gain and loss.
D At their sessions yesterday the con-
ferces agreed to Senate amendments
y striking out original House provi-
sions FOR the exemption from the
, income tax OF income received by
foreign traders and foreign trade
corporations from sources outside
j the United States II was the un-
derstanding that the conferees would
accept.
A. The managers also agreed on the
Senate amendments repeating the
tax on parcel post packages and on
bonds Of indemnity and surety. An
other Senate amendment accepted
provides that II corporations issue
capital stock at a value Of less thar
800 a share. the tax shall be one
cent on each $50 Of the actual value
or fraction thereof The presen
law imposes a tax Of five cents or
each 500 OF stock, irrespective oI
the par value Of the shares issued.
other Senate amendments ac
cepted included those re-enactinl
provisions Of the existing law i'm