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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
By mIGNoN HALL.

Already it's the talk of several hundred women-the annual meeting of the Drama league which Is to be put on next Thursday afternoon at the Southern club.
 For business will combine with pleasure. and not only will officers be elected and brief reports given of the years work, but P. P. Burns o. Howard college, will give sketch of Theo H. Banks, writer of lyric poems, and poems of drama.
 Mir. Burns will read Banks latest tragedy, entitled The Altar Candle" said to be unique and extremely fas- cinating in style. The author is a post graduate of Yale, having fin- isbed there with an A. B. degree be- fore the World war. During the war, naval ensign in government service. he patrolled 500 miles of Chinese waters. He has now re- turned to Yale to take the degree of coctor of philosophy. Mir. Burns was associated with him in university work and predicts for him splen- did future as writer and drama tist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05

Have you little shifter in your home?
 As one flapper remarked, it's better to shift than be shiftless, Then there are those who be- lieve In flap and let flap.
 Doctor Bill Norton said ono poor fellow thought all his teeth came out because he drank lemon extract. The modern girlie will kill any Goliath of intellect with slang shot.
 Tut, tut. there goes George Bender.
 According to George a pros rective patron came into the cafe the other day and ordered scrambled egg plant.
 That's the kind of guy who would look in a florist shop for cauliflower.
 Red Mountain is almost blue with violets.
 DecodinE Radio
 What are the sad, sound waves saying?
 Kentucky and Tennessee are now conducting their politics without blood singing.
 E. 0. s. Flask
 There's many slip twixt the hip and the lip.
 They're off! The boot-legged race Is on.
 Nat Banks with the cake eaters suit on. Nat's version is that in the spring young mans fancy turns to onions. wonder if Nat is an abbrevia- ton, and If his full name Is National Banks?
 Are you a referendum-bell7 Maybe the aldermanlac form of government would be an improve ment over what we now have. One of the best golf clubs is jigRer of rum, according to Roy Jacobs.
 
 went around the Correspon- dence Course in under par once. Debs should really be able to give em some inside stuff on prison reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
, FISH FOR ALABAMA
McCollistcr Advised That Large Shipment May Be Expected Soon

J. H. McCollister, secretary-treas- urer of the Alabama Fishermen's and Hunters association, announced yes terday that he had been advised from the fish hatchery at Bullochville, Ga. that an allotment of black bass will be sent within 30 to 90 days to Bir- mingham for distribution in the va rious streams of the vicinity.
 This will be a large shipment, as 1t covers the applications made by R. A. Brown, R. B. Smyer, Ii. ". Coffin. T. H. Aldrich. Ed Warren, P. I. Dryer. L. c. Brown, N. B. Grayson. B. W. Whitson, M. Ii. Smith, W. P. Shaw, M. c. Romeo, H. E. Newman. NJ. C. Lett. B. H. Dillon, R. o. ban son. G. w. Brown, L. r.. Ford H. N. Henderson. J. Jaffe. Harry Douglas, F. L. Eanes, J. E. Ehrhart. Lee Jor- dan. W. E. Hanson, M. R. Farley. Sam Echart, R. A. Dawson, R. T. Hooper, Leon Cunningham, J. l.. Bell and J. c. Stapleton.
 Notice was also received that shipment would be made to Besse- mer at the same time, also of black bass. This is only the beginning of what the association expects to have coming In every year and good fish ing will be had again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
AROUND THE "HAM'
By HENRY VANCE

No truth to the rumor that the local w. O. W chapter will build a temple in Forest Park.
 Jim Wood is another man who has his heart in golf. He shoots from that side.
 The Hapsburglars are dying out. 1t seems.
 F. Arbuckle doesn't seem to carry as much weight in the pub lie prints as he once did.
 Gloe seems to want to make A race track out of it sure enough, with everybody speeding up and moving on.
 Hosiery, my hosieryi That dizzy little blond has on a pair of socks that would cause a traffic jam anywhere.
 Billy Dove Is coming ts town. Bet she's a bird.
 These chemical conniseurs are comical cusses. But they never give h-2-O thought at social functions.
 It's always rough weather when mixed drinks get together. One of the chief functions of after the victim thereof has floated across the styx.
 
 Skirts are around the ankles in Paris. America likes dresses cut lower than $2.os In the neck and only knee deep.
 It makes for freedom of the knees, as 'twere.
 Reese Adamson says every road is a Lincoln highway.
 The negro in the Hudson, who outran Shree motorcycle scouts over Twentieth street hill. and on over Red Mountain, was a fast black indeed.
 Let's name the auditorium Birmingham Hall"
 A. B. Brown Is A droii cuss. His definition for a. broken down aristocrat is ttst he's a man or woman content to loll around in the shade of a family tres.
 ti tfs Wonder what the coal miners will get out of their strike in a lump sum?
 s+-a- According to John Hood. de- spite the fact that March is over some men continue to kite checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05

T was agreeably surprised at the ready and cheerful response our workers have met thus far in their canvass said w, Carson Adams, city chairman, Tuesoay night. If these were real prosperous times if would be the easiest thing in the world to get the amount we ask for, and even as it is. even those of humble circumstances respond cheerfully with such contributions as they are able to make. Quite a number of our workers report that when they call on our friends, they find in mum her of cases check already written out waiting for them This shows what good publicity and manage ment of the preliminaries has done for this movement"
 Fine Reports.
 Reports from various towns in northern and central Alabama also continue encouraging. At Gadsden the campaign Is well started and the active canvass begun. From Hunts vile, Douglas Taylor city chairman. reports that he is confident the city will raise its quota in spite of the alleged money scarcity.
 James w Coplan, chairman of the campaign at Decatur and Albany, has called meeting for Thursday night to open the campaign in those two cities, and announcement Is made that General Chairman Charles F.. eBardeleben, as well as Joe H Loveman chairman of publicity, of Birmingham, will be present at this meeting.
 At Selma James B. Ellis, chairman for District No B. has called a meet ing of business men at a luncheon to be held April 10, and this also will be attended by some of the leaders of the state campaign from Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
TALK BIRMINGHAM
 PLEDGES STILL COME

The mails have brought some more Talk Birmingham" pledges in spite of the fact that the Talk Birming- ham" week closed last Saturday.
 Ingram Land company signed up as folows: Bert A. Ingram, John B. Tucker. Jr., Edward s. Goodwin Frank A. Robertson.
 One came al the way from his toric Cowpens. S. C., the signer being w C. Rodgers.
 Others are: S. A. Ford, Ensley; Mir and Mrs. F. L. Whiteside. West End; A. R. Baker, county superin- tepdent of schools; Alzona Guthrie, Chamber of Commerce building; I. N. Skelton, Chamber of Commerce build ing; S. P. Floyd. 233o Orange avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
NEW FILLING STATION
Cloe Objects to Locating One at
 18th Street and 10th Avenue, S.

The Standard oil company was yes terday authorized by the city com mission to construct a filling station at Eighteenth street and Tenth ave- nue, south. Commissioner cloe cast ing the only dissenting vote against the authorization. He declared he did not favor the indiscrimindte -prinkling of filling stations .hroughout the city, when he termed -Arrdering on public menace"
 rollowing this action the commits sion was petitioned by more than 90 property owners Sof the Owenton community protesting against au- thorizaticn of permit for the con- struction of another filling station at Telula street and Eliza avenue. which matter came before the com Iaission at its session last week. The matter was referred to Commis- sioner Dickson for action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
PR|zESFOR ARM
 CLUB WINNERS
Chamber of Commerce Will Also Send Class to
 Auburn

The Chamber of Commerce. agri- cultural committee has decided to furnish office room for the county demonstration and agricultural agents after June 1, and meanwhile has promised cooperation in several live matters.
 The chamber will assist the agents in securing donations of prizes for the boys and girls in the calf, pig and corn clubs of the county, and will also again see that the 40 best girls and boys in the clubs have an opportunity to attend the summer school at Auburn as the chamber did last year
 The executive board of the retail merchants division held a meeting to hear a proposal for the establish ment of a school of salesmanship and managership in the stores of the city. The cost would be about s75o. The board will sound the membership on the matter.
 W. D. Nesbitt presented the cotton Cooperative Marketing association to the agricultural committee and ex- plained it's operations.
 New Members
 The chamber has added the fol- lowing new members to It's roster: W. D. Evans, Burnett & Johnson, Herzog- Thompson Co.,, A. & A. Ash, Farmer Cannon, Sam Myer, Ruben stein Jewelry company, sohilleci Bros. c. D. Shook, Parisian com pany. Smith Jewelry company, Pe- gram-Patton Drug company, Fulton Drug company. Brighton Drug com pany, Ensley Drug company. Gus Mayer Co.,, Ltd. Tom D. Andon Pro- duce company, Frank NJ. Lynch. Mar chal Jewelry company. Martzekos & O., Joe Cataiano. HarwoeI & sorris. Cash Drug company, Calivas & sor- ras, Charles Alexion and A. G..Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
DICKERSON WANTED
 FOR FLORIDA ROBBERY

A letter from A. J. Roberts, chief of police of Jacksonville, Fla. was received yesterday morning oy George Bodeker of the Bodeker Ma tional Detective agency, advising him that Roy Rockerson, notorious bank robber who was recently captured in Birmingham, was identified as one of the men who robbed a bank Tn South Jacksonville of s20,000 last September. The identification was made through a photograph sent out by the Bodeker agency several days ago, 1t was stated in the letter.
 Dickerson was taken to Girard to face trial for a bank robbery he is alleged to have participated in there two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
CITY SUITS SETTLED

The city is better off by s25S and two less lawsuits through the adop- tion by the city commission yesterday of two resolutions growing out of ac- cidents, one for the city and one against.
 Miss Gladys Powell was granted S42 in repairs to her automobile. which was damaged sometime ago by a fire truck, which in answer to an alarm tore front and rear lenders from her car.
 The gain to the city accrued in the settlement of a suit against the Louisville and Nashville railroad when a freight train demol shed a seagoing Ford of early; vintage at the Twenty-fourth street crossing near Twenty eighth avenue last February The city retained the salvage of the car which is probably the entire worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
Drama League WiH Elect
 Officers This Thursday

Besides the election of officers. the Drama league board for the com ing year will be named. The follow ing nominating committee has been appointed:
 Mrs. J. B. Aird. chairman. Miss Hattie Morton, Mrs. Frank Clark. Mrs. c. c. Adams, Miss Lila Mae Chapman.
 Mrs. John R. Hornady, president of the organization, has just been well comed back into the city, and will preside over the meeting. Every where she is being greeted most en- thusiastically, after a months stay in Florida and two weeks in Att lanta. She spent most of the time ih Miami and Palm Beach. This time she will be in Birmingham only two weeks and will return to Atlanta for a short stay, to attend grand opera.
 The board is urging a big attend ance. The past season has been most successful one with the club as well as a splendid one for public enjoyment, for the organization has brought on six artist performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
BALL TO DELIVER
 BONDS IN NEW YORK

Chairman D. c. Ball, of the board of, revenue, will leave today or to- morrow to deliver the s2,0oo, 900 worth of road bonds recently author ized to New York banking house. A considerable saving will be effect ed by delivering thesbonds in person instead of by insured mail or parcel post. The bonds were sold to R. NJ
 Grant and company and to Marx and company with the understanding that they were to be delivered in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
SILK TIES RETURN
New York Man Finds General Busi-
 ness Picking Up Rapidly

N. E. Solomons of New York. rep senting Berkeman & Adler, manu- lecturers of mems neckwear. is in Birmingham and reports Business improving.
 silk ties are coming back again. hs said. Business conditions gem orally are picking up all over the country. This is indicated by the orders the general trade is giving. Tor a while silk neckwear for men was not in as great demand as before the war, but now the demand IS growing and the complete come back of silk seems to be at hand and spring trading in beautiful ties of fine quality will be brisk this year or I miss a mighty good guess"
 MT. Solomons has lately visited in number of southern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05

T trust that every Auburn alum nus will be on hand at this meeting and give GUS the benefit of his ad- vice and moral support said Cen ersl Chairman DeBardeleben Tuesday night. "The campaign for a greater and better Auburn is now in full swing, and it is necessary that every friend and alumnus of Auburn put their shoulder to the wheel
 Announcement was made that there will be a number of special features, including short talks and songs, and Prof. J. A. C. Callan and the Auburn band now in the city will also attend the meeting and add the necessary pep" to the program
 Larger Subscriptions.
 Teams of the alumni and volun- teers who resumed their canvass Tuesday, succeeded in again obtain inC a large number of subscriptions in Greater Birmingham, and among the larger subscriptions ranging all the way from s100 to $1,500 were the following: Alabama Fuel and Iron co mpany, s1,500; DeBardeleben Coal company, s1,0o0; Young & Vann Sup ply Co, $1,000; Thomas Bragg, S500i Moore Handley Hardware company, S500 Hubert A. Drennen, $500; an Auburn alumnus, $500; Jemison & Co. $500; Farmers and Ginners Cot ton Oil company $500: D. B. Van Kuren, s250: Wimberly X Thomas Hardware Co.,. s250; Birmingham Clay Product company, s250; Jona- than Haralson, $50; Benoit Coat Mining company. $100; R. A. Mitch ell, $l00; Tyler Grocery company, $1oO; E. H. Cabaniss. s1O0; J. A. Mat
 
 L. Orr, $100; friend, $100; Mrs. R. F.. Collins, $100: Miss Ida Collins, S100; Mrs. Victor Prowell, s100; Dr. c B. Glenn. S1OO. c. A. Rain S1O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
MULE COSTS COMPANY
 $400 DAMAGE SUIT

wild and dangerous" mule cost the Roden Coal company s4oo in cir cult court before Judge C. B. Smith yesterday. The mule was loaned to J. A. Harrell to allow him to move his family on the property of the coal company. The mule became fright ened, it Is said, and ran away with the wagon. Deas Rutherford, 12, sis ter n-law, was thrown from the wagon and her jaw broken. She sued for s10,o00. The jury brought ver- dict for s400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
LEACH EXONERATED
Had Been Charged With Placing
 Tacks on First Avenue

o. Leach, a conductor on the East Lake line was not only cleared but completely exonerated in recorders court yesterday, of the charge of placing tacks on the street at Seven ty-first street and First avenue.
 A number of character witnesses were introduced as we'll as testimony reflect:ng on the reliability of the witness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
OTTO MARX HERE
We'll Known Banker Says Business
 Is Picking Up All Over Country

Otto Marx of New York, head of Marx & Co.,, who is making short visit to Birmingham. expects to re- turn east tonight or tomorrow morn ing.
 Mir. Marx says the feeling Is now general that business is picking up all over the country. He added that the general impression in the east was that the coal strike would not be of long duration.
 jfr. Marx was for many years a Birmingham resident and before re- moving to New York, had become one of the souths leading invest ment bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
ROSS c. SMITH BETTER
We'll Known Citizen Suffers Appen-
 dicitis Attack Following Flu

Ross C. Smith. who has been con fined to his home at Roebuck Springs by illness, was reported better yes terday.
 Mir. Smith was a victim of the flu. and last Saturday had an attack Of appendicitis It was not found neces- sary to operate however. and it was stated at the home yesterday that he was making good progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
Euery Auburn ALur71nus
 Is Expected Al Great Mass Meeting Tonight
Special Features Prepared for Meeting, Including Auburn Band-Aumn and Volunteer Teams Take Field and Secure a Large Number of Subscriptions Reports of Cam
 paign Over State Received

Everything readiness for the meeting of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn held tonight o'clock the the Civic meeting having called by Charles general of the Greater Auburn campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS

A MG StSMENIS Jefferson Theatre--sThe Unloved Wife, tmntinee and night. Lyric-keith vaudeville and pic- tures.
 Loew's BIjou-Vaudeville and pic- lures.
 AlcazSr-'A Virgin Paradise" Strand-WalIace Reid in, "The World Champion."
 Trianon--PriscilIn Dean in "Con- flict.o
 Five Points Theatre-Doris May in sThe Foolish Age"
 Galax--"Way Down East" RiaIto "Something To Think About.
 RoyaI--Feature drama, comedy and news.
 OdeOn-SerIal drama and comedy. Princess-SeriaI drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-05
EASTER TIDE
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham,
EVENTS.
Statement March 10th. is'

Rotary club luncheon at 1 o'clock nt Southern club.
 American Chemical society cem- Venes at 9,3O, TutriIer.
 Auburn alumni mass meeting at o'clock, HiIIman.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11

A TROOP OF children's gay little
n party fr0cks come dancing along
with the sheer cottons and light
silks for spring-and no mother or
aunt can look upon them with cold
indifference. They are made of the
same things they have been made OF
and I'm about the same lively colors
Wolfe, Organdie. figured net, embroid-
cred batiste, crepe de chine. taffeta
and silk jersey. tell the story Of fab
brics. the lovely woven silk jersey be-
Ing the newcomer among them.
Stralght-line dresses or those with full
skirts set onto straight bodies account
for the styles in frocks for children,
from four TO twelve. and many Of
thnse for girls up to seven years have
attached boomers TO match.
Enthusiastic saleswomen present
one pert little frock after another
among those made of organdie or wolfe
or taffeta. A selection shown in the
photograph above gives a clear idea
u c.svclen; styles. This. IN blue or
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11
THREE MEMBERS IN :
FAMILY BENEFITED
Baltimore Woman, Her Mother
And Daughter-In-Law Obtain
Remarkable Results From
Tanlac

Tanlac has done so much for me
and my daughter-in-law that my
mother. who, is so. is taking ii on nv
recommendation, and she has i'm
proved a great DEAL" said Mrs. Min
ME Leach. I'll S. Decker ST. BaltI-
more, Md
"Tanlac completely relieved me of
terrible case of stomach trouble and
rundown condition. had lost ten
pounds and go so weak and nervous
| could hardly do a thing about the
house. IL was impossible for me to
get a good nights sleep and I'd get up
in the morning completely worn out
and even the sight of breakfast would
nauseate me. The little food !. man.
aged to force down caused me fear
full pains and gas bloated me up so /
thought I'd choke. Sharp pains in my
back kept me in agony. and my head
ached like 1t would split.
But | commenced to get better al
most as soon as | started .Tanlac.
now have a wonderful appetite and
retain and digest all my food. / have
plenty of strength and energy and my
sleep is refreshing. l only hope my
statement will help others who suffer
like / did" AZ
Tanlac is sold in Annapolis by all
good Enthusiastically
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11
STEVENSON MANUSCRIPTS
SOLD IN LONDON

Fifteen unpublished autograph let
ters OF Robert Louis Stevenson to his
cousin. r. A. NJ Stevenson. have been
sold to an American buyer for $3.50o.
The manuscript of Stevenson's unpub-
lished play, Monmouth" consisting
of 50 pages. sold for $1,000. Accom-
panying the manuscript was a letter
written by the famous author when
he was Is. Il recognize" it says.
that l shall never be a great man
/ may set myself peacefully on small
Ter journey, not without hope Of COM
ing 10 the inn before nightfall."
A letter written by Stevenson the
day before he left for America to be
married brought $3.50. and an unpub-
lished poem went to an American COL
lector for SOS.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11
SOlomon-Klawans Wedding
Yesterday At 4 O'clock

Many guests from Baltimore AND
annapolis were present yesterday n
the Jewish Synagogue to attend tn,
marriage ceremony OF Miss France.
hlawans, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan klawans. OF Ridgewood ave
nue., this city. and Neville C. Solomon
OF London, Eng, and Havana. Cuba
The ceremony took place at -four
O'Clock and was performed by Rabb
Shuman. of Baltimore.
Miss Eva Denenholtz, OF ANNAPOLIS
was maid OF honor. and the brides.
maids were Miss Rose Legum and
Miss Ray Klawans, both OF Annapolis
the latter sister OF the bride. and
Miss Eva Herman, OF Baltimore
Maurice klawans was best man. Nor.
ris Balzer and Frank Gordon. of Bal
timore, and Manuel Klawans. of An.
napolis. were ushers.
The bride was attired i'm a dainty
gown OF white georgette crepe and
carried a bouquet of white flowers.
Following the wedding a reception
vas given at the home of the brides
parents on Ridgewood avenue.
The groom left this afternoon fol
Cuba, where he is employed by the
British government. Mrs. Solomon
will join him there in about two
months.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11
Peanut Roast With Tart Jelly

Mix thoroughly two cups of peanut
butter with one cup OF milk. Add
four we'll beaten eggs. Stir in one
quart OF slightly toasted bread
crumbs. two grated small onions, two
cups of hot mashed potatoes. two tea
spoonfuls of salt and one tablespoon
full OF summer savory. Bake for an
hour in creased bread pan. Garnish
with parsley and molds of currant or
any other tart jelly.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11

candle. has full bodice. plain and
short sleeyed. with a cape collar. The
bouffant skirt is gathered to 1t, at
low waistline, and has flowers made
of the organdie set about Ii.
Wide tucks with a narrow ribbon at
the head of each make fine decor.
alive feature on skirts and bodices Of
sheer materials. A wolfe frOck In pink
has three-iuch tucEs in skirt and bod.
ice, with ribbon a half-inch wide at
the head of each :uck, and a little
sash of several strands of this rib.
bon. Sleeves are abbreviated, stop
ping short of the elbow. Nearly all
taffeta frocks are finished with mar.
row ruffies or ruching, with p4cot
edges. They are put on In fanciful
ways and sometimes black thread used
for the picot is effective.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1922-08-11
Merlngue Banana Pudding

Beat the yolks of two eggs until
light and also the whites separately
Add one cup of white sugar, one-hali
cup OF creamed butter and one-half
cup OF stale bread crumbs. Add one
half cup of sweet milk. Line a pud-
ding dish with pastry. pour into it
this mixture and add three bananas.
sliced. Bake in quick oven. then
cover with meringue made from the
whites OF the eggs.