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New-York tribune., 1922-03-06
speofoi pispatoh 20 The Y,ibune

PHll'ADEL PElA. March b. - The
greatest find of dcmotc pupyr sincc
excavations III Egypt first began is an
neunced in a cehlcgran, received here
from Or Clarence s. Fisher, who is in
charge Of an excavation hy tho Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania Museum at
Ihehes, the ancient capital of upper
Egyrt
Written records Of the period Of
ptolemy Philadelphus, OF which there
are very few, and most OF them in
Greek, constitute tho imrortant dis
oovety of nr. Fisher. The records
Just found are writlcn on sheets Of
pAryruS. the Original paper from which
all varieties Of paper take their name
The documents found by Dr. Fisher
arc ~ The so-caied dcmotic language.
That WAS the language OF tho common
Neoplc of Egypt as distinguished from
tAe h'crog yphic writing used hy TN.
priests. There are few specimens o.
this writing in existence.
Records of Greek Kings
Or. Fishers cablecram inolcates that
he has discovered more specimens thsn
are now existing and of much greater
Importance, 1t u presumed that IN .bis
cN'aNatlons he has found "A chamhcY
containing the ancient archives Of tho
KINGDOM
Ptolemy Philadclphua vas born in
3o9 R. {. and died 2As b. c. and was
TIE second of the Greek kinos az
Egypt. Under thc ptolcmics the capi-
tai WAS removed from Thrbcs, which
soon declined in Importance and was
ister a mos cntircly destroyed as
c(ity, IN the intervening years tho
1,uAldln&s At Thebcs ard its sister city.
karnak. Just across the river. wcfs
New-York tribune., 1922-03-06
Talk ON Phone
With SIail } 3 70
Miles al Sea

49,
Continued ffcm ps1e pno)
New-York tribune., 1922-03-06
Weinberg 70 Be Elxiradiicd
Brooklyn Nsan ifnpcrscnatcd IL
NAVY Officer. Charge

WASHINGTON, March arrest in
Brooklyn Of Stephen Weinberg, under
indictment here for impcrsonating an
cfccr of the United States navy, was
announced tonight by ". ]. Burns, d.
rector OF the Bureau Of investigation Of
the Justice Department.
Mr.. Burns said that Weinberg, who
as Commander Stanley Weyman, u. ;.
n, accompanied the Princess Fatima.
Sultana OF kabul, on her visits TO the
White House and state Department We
Gently, was taken into custody last
night al bis home in Brooklyn and will
be brought 10 Washington as soon as
eAtradition can be arranged.
New-York tribune., 1922-03-06

Continued ffcm ps5e emo
you arc three or four hundred miles
at sea-
$40 Miles From Land
"fcs," said Captain Rind "wc were
@70 miles from Ambrose light AT 7:8o.
We expect to dock Tomorrow evening
at 7 or 8 o'clock"
What KIND Of a trip arc you hav-
ing"
We're having a good trip for this
time of year
"Wcll I'm glad to have had the
pleasure of talking to gou. think il
is ine that wc can meet and talk this
wuy.p
That ended that conversation. In 4
fcw mjnutcs Captain Rind was caIed to
the telephone again. tbs lime TO talk
10 Ross Whytock VI the United Statea
lines. I}y that TING, the captain said.
the sea waa picking up Bit and
heavy weather during The right might
make it impossible for the ship to dock
before tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1922-03-06
EVangelinc ;sno;l, Rnttor

LONG BEACH, Calf, March .
Evangeline Booth, commander OF the
Salvation Army. who was taken sud
denly III here Friday, was slightly i'm
proved to-day, it was announced by her
secretary, Brgadier Richard Griffith
lie said she was suffering from q severe
cold which had affected her vocal
organs so that She could not speak
above Z Whisper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
OFFICERS EXPERIENCE AN
 EXCITING CHASE, CORN
 FLOWS, FLIVVER WRECKED

After an exciting chase which ter minated in the automobile, which he and companion were driving, wreck ed, R. C. Burns of Alexandria, Lap was arrested by Motorcycle Scouts Horless and Cobb Monday night early on a charge of violating the liquor law. The other occupant of the car at the time of the chase escaped and up until a late hour Monday night had not been apprehended.
 Officers say they recognized Burns and also noticed the cans in the rear of the car which they surmised was whisky, when the car passed through. They immediately gave chase to the fast moving vehicle. which led them from Twenty seventh street to lro- quois avenue The officers say that the driver. who escaped, attempted to turn into Pawnee avenue, when the car turned turtle, Burns being cap tured when he attempted to escape by running.
 No whisky was obtained as evi- dence the officers say, as just before the car turned over, the occupants threw the three five-gallon cans against the clrb and bursted them, all of the whisky flowing to the gut ter before they were able to return from the chase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
PICKPOCKETS ACTIVE Light Fingered Artists Touch Two Victims-Presto! Jack Disappears

Pickpockets became active on Second avenue Monday morning, net ting themselves a total of approx imately SIP from two victims and making good their chance of escape Detectives Moser and Brown have been assigned to the case.
 The first victim of the thief and tho one who was hardest hit was Richard R. Wood. 6510 Sloss avenue, whose pocketbook was taken in a dry goods establishment on Second avenue. the contents amounting to $37; $35 of which was check from the Louisville and Nashville railroad on the Birmingham Trust and Saw ings bank and s2 in change.
 B. Higgins, whose business ad- dress was given as 10lo First Ma tional bank building, was the next victim, he being short s as result of coming in contact with the d. legged culprit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
VOCATIONAL STUDENT
 SHOOTS WIFE AND SELF
By Associated rrss.

Atlanta, Ga., May 15.-George L. Lawrence, vocational education student, tonight fired bullet into the head of his wife and then shot himself through the temple. Mrs. Lawrence is reported to be in a seri- ous condition with little hope for her recovery and Lawrence is said to be dying at Grady hospital.
 Lawrence, who was discharged from the army last year, formerly lived in Ohio, but has been in At lanta for two years. The couple had been separated for some time, and Mrs. Lawrence is said to have told the police that this and her inten- ton to sue for divorce was caused of Lawrence action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
WARRANTY DEEDS

Warranty deeds filed in probate court yesterday were:
 Central Park Land company to Brooks Young, lot 5, block 43, Central Park-s500.
 Sallie c. Pickard to W. r. Pickard, half of lot 13. Elyton-s300.
 Maggie l.. Edward to Hazel K Me- Bridge, lots and :, block 14, Rose mont-s1,G00.
 Birming ffam Realty company to Mrs. Lottie Allen. part of lot 6, block 19, ngham-s15.0 1000.
 Emma R. Woodruff to Ruhama Baptist church--s1. 200.
 Estes Home company to James c. Ussery, lot ,, block 3, West End place-$4, ,000.
 Claudius B. Tyson to B. T. Buell., lot at Ninteenth street and Four teenth avehue-s1,S0o.
 H. Goldberg to Moses Newman. lots and 4. block 8. Kingston-$1, 800.
 W. " NJ. Robertson. Jr., to Ollie Nummerford, lot Is, Snedecor's addi- ton to Birmingh gham-s5.30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
LEGAL NOTICES L
Notice to Contractors

Notice to Contractors Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Revenue. Jefferson County, unti. 1g o'clock noon, June g, 1922, for the grading and surfscing of the Docena- Mulga cutoff road.
 This work to consist Of approxtmateiy yards of surfacing with chert or cinders Plans and specifications on file in the County Highway Engineers office. where they may be examined. - = Certified check or bidders bond for tsoo must accompany each proposal
 The Board of Revenue reserves the rlghe to reject any or all bids.
 C. ]. ROGERS
 County Highway Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
INCREASES CAPITAL

The Southern Signal company in creased it's capital stock in probate court yesterday from s2.e00 to s30oov. J. B. Cloueh, president, certified that the increase had been authorized by the board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

class, Our Birthday Fairy" Florris Mae Minges; hymn, 'I Gave My Life for Thee. presentation of gifts by members of auxiliary by placing on altar; prayer of consecration, Mrs. G. ". Williamson; "Our Birthday Pageant" Girls circle; song, "The Morning Light is eaking," Girls circle; offertory by Paul Sullivan and choir, offering taken for Miss Dowd' $ school; doxology.
 The program will be followed by social hour and all church mem- bers and others interested are in vited to attend.
 kf-Rote Hall Game
 Hundreds of tickets are being sold to the ball game that will be staged on Wednesday afternoon on the roll ing mill field at o'clock, between the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, of Bessemer.
 The proceeds of the game will be donated to the boys Camp Chippewa. The keenest interest is centered in the game, the players are taken from the best players on the two clubs.
 Horace crumbley. negro was bound over to the grand jury Monday in the inferior court of Bessemer by s2,000 bond before Judge Herbert Etheridge. He is alleged to have shot another negro, Harvey Paine.
 The DeMolay chapter will hold q meeting Friday night at the Mason- ic hall at s o'clock.
 sam Phifer was the winner of the $50 bicycle given away by Bry- ant Bros. on Saturday night, the drawing having been made by Judge B. C. Jones.
 A. w. Douglas will give free lecture on Character Analysis on Tuesday night at o'clock at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
OffIeers Elected
Ep.Iey Bridge Club

The members of the Ensiey Bridge club were delightfully."- entertained recently when Mrs. D. A. Rochester and Mrs Edward Busch were joint hostesses at the home of the former on Ensley avenue. The living rooms of Mrs Rochester's home were at tractiveiy decorated for the occasion ii quantities of Dorothy Perkins roses. while the score cards were in designs of roses,
 The club prize, which was a lovely redwood flower bowl. was won by Mrs. F. E. Harrell, while the guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Personals

The Age-Herald maintains special req esentatives In Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertislpg and sub- scriptious. Mrs. l.. D. McCoIfvm, corrs- spondent, receives news items; phone Besserner Io72. H. E. Walker Realty building. manager of circulation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
-AY~Y IVY MISS BERNEY GIlLEN M Nt> kS Correspondent
 Msssages may be 10
 r Ellis Jewelry Co., Ensley 1427

prize, another redwood bowl, was ca blurred by Mrs o. B. Phillips. K Following an interesting series of games salad and ice course was served. The guests of the club were Mrs. Seymour Hall, Mrs. O. B. Phil lips and Mrs. Lewis Busch. Knights Templar
 The annual inspection of the Ems ley commandery No. 36, Knights Templar, was made last evening by J. P. Melvin of Tuscaloosa. at the
 meeting of the commandery held at the Masonic temple on Avenue F. All Sir Knights were present in full l uniforms and the lodge found in q splendid condition. Following the in- spection a regular business session
 was held by the lodge with Mir. Mel win, as guest.
 Announcements The Missionery society of the Shadyside Methodist church will meet jointly with the Junior Missionary
 society this afternoon at S:S0 o'clock in the basement of the church. Mrs.
 E. M. Barnes will have charge of the program.
 Steel City Revie,g. No. 26. Ladies of the Macabees. will meet this after noon at o'clock at the P. H. c. hall on Avenue E. All members are re- quested to be present.
 Mrs, Gregory Spinks will be hostess
 to the Central Circle of the Womans Missionery society of the Pike Bap- tist church this afternoon at 2;so o'clock at her home, 1S46 Pike avenue. The Ensley Highlands Delphian club will meet this afternoon at the
 home of Mrs. c. \. Faircloth, s60S Twentieth avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Heidt Almon will be hosts to the members of the Tuesday Evening Bridge club this evening at her home, 2406 Avenue II. Personals Mrs. D. A. Echols has gone to Mont gomery on a business trip.
 Miss Ella Kinsloving of DesMoines.
 Iowa., is the house guest of her
 brother, MT. and Mrs. Lake Kinslov- ing, at their home on Pike avenue.
 , Rev. David II. Gardner, pastor of
 the First Baptist church, and Mir. and Mrs. j. W. Minor, Mir. and Mrs. A. M. Barksdale and Miss Herring, left last night for Jacksonville. Florida, where they win attend the Southern Baptist convention which
 will convene in that city on Wed nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MS. ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE SPECIAL
 MESSENGER SERVICE Phone Main 3s. delivers notes and parcels to all parts of city for Toe. 15c. 20c. 25o. S6c and sSc. <23 N. 23d St MRS. J. B. PALMETER. moved down fin Motion Beauty Parlor; hats cleaned, re- modelled and trimmed reasonably; mil- linery training taught. Phone Main sS16-s743
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

KANSAS CITY
 WAFFLE HOUSE Hot waffies at all hours; good eats for less money. Quick service. sio4 9TH AVE. MAIN 12s. HIGHEST PRICES Main l7kl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

Funeral services for Miss Julia Bell Jenkins, who died Sunday night at the Baptist hospital from injuries received when she and her companion, Mrs. Herman Harper, were struck by a street ear Friday night at the in- tersection of Sarah street and Third avenue, will be held from the family residence. So09 Nineteenth avenue. Ensley, this afternoon at o'clock
 The accident occurred when the two women were said to have been at tempting to rescue two children in the street and resulted in the in- stant death of Mrs. Harper
 Coroner J. D. RussuP is inyestigat- ing the accident and it is thought will conclude his hearings today.
 Pall bearers today will be: J. F. Brocato, Alton Bell, R. C. McElvano, M. Huffman, W. S, Veil and J. c. Chunn.
 Officers Elected
 Tfg newly elected officers of me Epforth League of the First Meth odist church were installed last eve ming at their regular meeting. The officers installed were as follows: Miss Gertrude Holmes, president; Miss Pauline Sanders, vice president L. L. English, first department su- perintendent J. M. Benton, second department superintendent; Miss Lanye Smith, third department su- perintendent: Miss Laura Gooding, fourth department superintendent' Miss Edith Lyle, secretary; Miss Mil dred Williams. corresponding secre- tary; John A. English, treasurer, and Miss Mana Rae Fancher, Epwortn Era agent The delegates appoin led to the convention to Athens were Miss Gertrude Holmes and Miss Ser Una Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Ki-Rote Hall Game

The DeMolay chapter will hold n meeting Friday night at the Mason- ic hall at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

A. W. Douglas will give free lecture on Character Analysis on Tuesday night at s o'clock at the Realty building room 203.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Meet With Di.approval

Many expressions of disapprovai were voiced in Bessemer Monday re- garding the possible revoking of the recent action of the state democratic executive providing that the judge as well as the solicitor of the Bes- semer district should be elected by the voters of the Bessemer district.
 Mayor B. c. Jones of Bessember. in discussing the matter Monday after noon. stated that he believed that such an action by the committee would meet with the disapproval of the Bessemer district citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

MORTGAGE LOANs-On new dwellings and apartments 1t cities n Alspsnaa oi iv,ooo population also improved Ala bama farms; prompt servtce. Jen,tson Co.,. Inc. s2l \, 2ist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
WEST END BUNGALOW,
6-Room Home Bargain
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

New Groom bungalow. hardwood floors. materials workmanship perfect; price y7,500. If you appreciate quality call II. W. UrQuhart, 2II6 ist Ave. Main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

Sf2oo0 TO LOAN on improved real es. tate in Birmingham: first mortga ge money on hand no delay. T. ". Quinn Notion Realty Co.,. 2tcs Sd Ave. Main 3sls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS SIX

WEST END-ror rent 2 furnished rooms for light housekeeping; newly papered; convenient to bath; phone, references required, Call West End g54-W. FRONT room and Kitchen. furnished complete for light housekeeping. GOA N. 23d st.
 b2e \. 1sTH sT.~-Three furnished rooms, win liRhi wafer haI Mal u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
FEDERAL GRAND
JURY finds %
TRUE CHARGES
Case of Interstate Car
Shipment Ignored But
Retired Bootlegger
Is Indicted.

MUSkOGEE, Okla.-The United
States district grand jury adjourned
Saturday after returning seventy.five
indictments. Included in the list of
defendants was Mat Collins. notorious
nergo bootlegger Of this city who early
this week publicly announced his re.
tircment from the liquor traffic in
which he said he had engaged for IL
years.
The grand jury ignored the case
Of Elmer a. lnman, charged with in
torstate transportation of a stolen
automobile from Kansas City to Tulsa.
lnman married Miss la Vonne Cod.
ding daughter of j. X. Codding.
former warden of the Kansas state
pcnitentiary at Lansing. August 25
last while he was out on parole from
the Lansing rrison.
She became acquainted with Inman
while he was serving a sentence from
10 10 20 years for robbing n jewelry
store at Arkansas City in 1920, their
marriage was kept secret and did
not become known until Mrs. Inman
appealed to Governor Henry Allen OF
Kansas to renew her husbands pa.
role. Ehc parole, however, was revok
ed at its expiration Sept. 1.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
MAN KILLED IN
falling FROM
OFFICE window
Nude Body Has Bullet Hole
In 1t, Officers Declare;
Clothing Is Found
In Blood.

TULSA, okla.-J. H. Williamson.
general manager u the Pollyanna OH
company. fcll to his death from the
office OF his company on the nth
floor of the Petroleum building. sat.
urday morning q number of occupants
OF the building saw him fall ani he
died In few minutes after he was
reached.
Ills de'uh Is u mystery 10 officers,
as bullet wound was found In his
head and his body was nude. lIis
clothing was found In the office
smearcd with blood. No pistol shot
was heard by those in adjoining Of
fees after : o'clock. II wps said. and
the blood found on his clothing was
dry.
Williamson left his home Friday
night to yet lease several miles out
of town. his wife said. The negro clc.
vator boy said Williamson went tc
hs office at about o'clock. An auto.
matte pistol was lying Ion tho floor
OF the office when entered by officers
The door Il the office was locked
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
Ciuic Pride Comes Forward to
Support Community Institute
In Ardn1ore on February ), 81

4 community institute for Ard
more, comprehending in general
those interests which are Of com
munity interest and community
welfare, will be held in Ardmore
February 5. and 7. The insti-
tute will be under the direction
OF some Of the civic clubs of the
city. among which are the Rotary
and Lions, and will be operated
by experts OF the extension bureau
Of The University of Oklahoma.
Seven experts in community wei
fare will preside at the institute.
Health. finance, singing. commun-
ity cooperation, social betterment.
education, church work and mod
ern farming are among the sub
jects TO be taken up.
The institute is called "thc uni
versity on wheels" 1t is made
possible by an appropriation from
the legislature and has as its
object the stimulating OF commun-
ity ideals and conditions.
DR.. j. W. Scroggs. its leader,
was in Ardmore Saturday con.
ferrlng with c. W. Richards.
school superintendent, regarding ia.
cilities for the institute and the
announcement was made late Sat.
rday afternoon that plans were
practically completed for making
of the affair real, 100 per cent
gathering.
Mass meetings are held in the
course Of the institute, at which
time open discussion is held.
Mornings and afternoons group
meetings are held at which time
special subjects are taken up.
The course has been given in 9+
cities to date. II is declared. and
has found a warm welcome and
splendid interest everywhere in
the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
HAYS MAY CENSOR
DEMOCRATIC FILM

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. against
acceptance by Postmaster General
Hays. rs official head OF the mo.
ton picture industry, Senator llarrl.
'on. democrat. Mississippi. declared
In the senate Saturday that II the
motion picture producers. get the
biggest politician in the republican
party to head that industry, we must
look upon It with suspicion"
Stating that he hnd no doubt Mr..
Hays would accept the offer and e..
tire from tho cabinet. Senator Harris.
on said he was fearful" that IL the
former republican national chairman.
becomes the head OF the motion pic.
turc industry. he will place cen.
sorship upon some democratic pictures
that should be shown"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
WAR GAS
PROHIBITED BY
PARLEY RESULT
Five Great Powers Agree
to Dispense With Subma-
l1nes and Other Horrors
In Future.

WASHINGTON, 90. The Washington
conference about completed i,s arm.
amont limitation program saturday
by voting poison Eas into tho dis.
card.
As In the case of the new rules to
govern submarines. the prohibition
against use ot gas in future ware
was adopted by the liya great powers
as applicable among themselves, with
an invitation 10 the rcst OF the world
to join In the agreement.
That left on the armament waiting
list OF tho conference only two topics
limitation of aircraft. and general re.
vision OF the rules nj warfare and
both seemed likely tonight to bo pass.
cd over without definite action.
An air warfare subcommittee has
reported after weeks of study that
Limitation of airplanus appears i'm.
practicable until a conference Of wider
scope has been convened. although IL
was suggested that some restrictions
On use ot lightcf-than.air craft might
be worth attempting. A future world
wide conference fer consideration of
the rules II war also has been sug.
gcsted and sentiment among the del.
egatcs seem 20 favor IT, Italy. how.
ever. hopes to see the present nego.
tiations develop some agreement
against bomhariinE unfortlfied cities.
50 far haNr the armament discus.
sions proceeded that some delegates
are looking toward to plenary ses.
sion OF the conference by "Wednesday
or Thursday ot neat week to publish
to the world tho completed limitation
treaty and to rccrd the further steps
that hasc been taken In regard 90
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
Judge Williams
Delivers TRADE
Against Papers

MUSKOGEE. Okla.-Judge Rob
crt l.. Williams of the United
States district court today deliver
cd a TRADE against newspapers as
n result Of a story published here
today that he refused to permit n
woman to display an injury TO her
knee to Jurors who were hearing
her case FOR damages against n
railroad company. Judge VIII
liams referred to reporters as
low and dirty" and said the au.
thor of the story did not have
enough sense To grease a gimlet."
Shortly before denouncing the
press. Judge Williams summoned
the grand jury before him and
severely lectured the members
for their alleged laughter. which
he said disturbed the hearing Of n
case. The grand jurors. it was
said, were laughing at funny
stories told by the members during
their closing session. Those who
heard the lecture said the Judge
told the jurors they had been act.
Ing as though they We're In q
bar room.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-08
Mayor
Starts CLEANUP

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. One week
ago Saturday, Mayor George L. Oles
gave the underworld just seven days
to "love, drink up. pack up. and leave
town" or reform. Police Chief James
Watkins has this message Saturday
from Oles:
PLEASE see that the following orders
are enforced:
Notify all clubs that gambling and
drinking will not be tolerated"
Pool selling on horses must be stop.
ped. immoral housed abated. Arrest
all street walkers and men with no
visible means of support. Notify
hotels and restaurants and bootleggers
that they must cease the traffic In
liquor.
"All gambling places must be closed"