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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Why say that Q marriage cere-
mony is performed. when it's only
the bridegroom who performs?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

A woman's idea Of conservative
shopping Il to spend not more than
three-fourths Of her husbands
money in one place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Some women are nervous whsns
. man follows them: others are :
encouraged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

The girl who Is willing 10 take
q Joke needn't die an Old maid. II !,
she IL willing to take INN up to {.
the altar. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

There's thistle be said in favor
OF q Ford joke: It can't be more
than fifteen or twenty years old,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Eating In restaurants teaches
one Just how small q large por.
ton can be.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

A mother can see the faults 81 ,
her own children as quickly as
she can In the the neighber;s hut
hers haven't any.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Horse. sense. for most people,
consists in keeping away nom (
the race track.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

waiter! Turn off the fan or
this beefsteak will blow awayr'-
Gondags Nisse (StockholI11).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Absent-minded prof in bath tub
Now what am in here fcr2--..
Juggler.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

A clergyman from northeastern
Pennsylvania tells the story OF an.
italian who brought his baby to,
him to be baptized.
''Now." he said, ''you see eyou
baptize heem right. Last time I
tell you want my boy call TOM
you call heem Thomas. Thees'
time I want heem call Jack I no
want you call heem JackassI'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Philosophic motto for husbands.
It's an in wife-tinae.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Landlords who don't IKE chill
dren would be IN an awkward
fix il there weren't any next sen
Grafton Of tenants. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

English Teacher: what figure,
Of speech IL, Il love mathematical"
Student: Sarcasm. 49,,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Tactful Man-There isn't room
her to swing a cat-let's sit out!
London Weekly Telegraph.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

cts no wonder you're such a
sissy" declared the bad pDys
your pa and ma were married
by a justice Of the peace
"well," retorted independent
Mary, from the noise hear
coming from your house, Your
pa and ma must have been mar
ried by the secretary Of war; =,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Pearl-Huh--that beau of yours,
Sarah, called on you last night in
q business suit.
Sarah-That's all right; he
meant business.-F'Iorida Times
Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02
GRINS AND
GROWIS
By LisIe Bell.
" HID thing that makes q mani
wish he didn't have neck
IL . birthday necltie.

Trading in Q used car ii about
the hardest test Of . mans re-
ligious training.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

''Now, my dear, you positively
must forget business II you are
going into society with me-" s,1
what have I done?" inquired
the preoccupied physician.
'why, you feel the pulse or
everybody who extends q hand" Z
Boston Transcript. ,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Six-year- old Mary awoke about
3 o'clock in the morning.
'aTeil me- a story, mamma" she
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Ferdinand de Footelites, the
well-known tragedian, comedian,
and the rest of it, was billed for
q one-night stand at Mallow-on-
the Marsh. So he sent a tele-
gram to the proprietor of the
local theater:
''Wll hold a rehearsal tomorrow
night. Have stage manager, stage
carpenter, property man, assist
ant electrician, and all other stage
hands there without fail"
Within a few hours he got a
reply from the proprietor, who
wired back:
HE will be there. journal OF
the American Medical Association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Hush, darling" said her
mother, daddy will be in soon
and tell us both one."-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

Mr.. Newlywed--Would YOU Like
TO have me go shopping with you,
my dear? !
Mrs. N.-There isn't any real
need, but I'd love to have your
company.--Il Travase (Rome).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

shall we sit here and talk?"
mo, thanks, I am so tired.
Let us dance instead. ''-Sondags
Nisse (Stockholml.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02

This dame was sent up for con-
tempt of jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-02
Worlds
HunOr

He-I say, old top, let's get
married.
She-But who'd have us, old
bean?-The Humorist Iondon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08

You might be surprised to know that the best thing you can use. for . severe cough, is remedy which is easily prepared at home in just a few moments. It's cheap, but for prompt results it beats anything else you ever tried. Usually stops the ordinary cough or chest cold in "A hours. Tastes pleasant, too-children like it-and it is pure and good.
 Pour 21a ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle; then fill it up with plain eraHulated sugar syrup. Or use'clari- fed molasses, honey, or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup, If desired. Thus you make a full pint-a family supply--but costing no more than a small bottle of ready made cough syrup. . . really nothing better to be had at any price. It goes right to tho. spot and gives quick, lasting relief. It promptly heals the intiamed mem branes that line the throat and ar passages, stops the annoying throat tickle, loosens the phlegm, and soon your cough stops entirely. Splendl9 for bronchitis, croup, hoarseness ana bronchial asthma.
 Pinex is a highly concentrated com pound of Norway. pine extract famous for healing the membranes.
 To avoid disappointment asK you. 7 struggist for "2h ounces of Pnex with directions and don't accept any thing else. Guaranteed to give abso- lute satisfaction or money Teiunueo' The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
JEFFERSON LEADS

Jefferson county leads all others in number of convicts in the peniten- tiary, with a total of 490 September 30, according to information today from the convict department. Mobile county was second, with 229. and Montgomery third. with ITO, while no other county had as many as 100. Winston county had the fewest num- Der of inmates of the penitentiary, with only four from that county. The number of eonvicts from Jefferson county is greater than the combined numb A from p ether counties of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08

roomed with Maggie Garrison, one or the women whose names have fig ured. in the Tuscaloosa case, last March. A card bearing the name of Essie Blackwood (Essie Llon) was found In his pockets, in addition to clippings regarding the crime. stories of which had appeared in Tuesdays Birmingham newspapers.
 Johnston said he returned from Riverside, Kan, Tuesday morning, and that he bought newspapers at the railroad station, when he heard newsboys calling about the ''mys- terious murder"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
WOMAN WILL NUT DIE IN GALLONS
Death Sentence Of Nellie Bestor Is Commuted By
 Governor Brandon
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

Gov. William W. Brandon today commuted to life Imprisonment the death sentence of Nellie Bestor, Bibb county negro woman, who was to hang Friday for the murder of her husband. It. was charged that the woman cut the remains of her
 spouse to pieces, after murdering him, attempted to burn the pieces. and later concealed the fragments in a stream. Attorney General Har- we'll G. Davis and Secretary of State s. H. Elan, comprising majority of the pardon board, refused to recon mend the communication of the death
 sentence, while Auditor w. B. All- good, the third member, recommend ed communication. It was stated that a large number of Bibb county peo- pie favored communication, it being
 held that the woman was the tool of a relative in perpetrating the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
BAPTIST HOSPITAL BOARD IN SESSION
Annual Report Of Superinten- dent Submitted To Direc-
 tors Of Selma Institution

SELMA, ALA, Nov. 7-(Special Leased Wire.)-The annual meeting of the board of directors of the Ala bama Baptist hospital was held in Selma Wednesday forenoon at the hospital. The annual report of the superintendent was received by the board.
 Out-of-town members of the board are: B. w. Pruett, Anniston; Rev. E. S. Aldermen. Tuskegee; Rev. E. W. Mobile; Mrs. w. H. Sanford. Mont gomery; Mrs. M. v. Broadus, Deea- tur; R. L. James, Dothan, and J. S. Suttle, Felix. Selma members are R. P. Anderson, Curtis P. Nasty. Err nest Lamar, Hugh Mallory and Rev. J. Powell Tucker pr. H. R. Mosely of Pineapple, who Is president of the board, was ill at his home and unable to attend the meeting.
 The tabulated facts presented by the superintendent are as follows:
 Since the hospital opened 20 months ago 1t has admitted 5,013 patients, 2,377 surgical and 2,736 medical. The service given to these patients amounted to l24,546 days. The institu- tiGn, though denominational in gov ernment, is not sectarian in its ac- tivities.
 During the year patients were average cost of $10,459, or an average expense of S36.72 for each case.
 The total charity work done by the hospital has covered 4,264 days at a cost of 19,s42.91.
 Receipts for charity has been s10.2os.61, or $9,934.30 less than the amount of free service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
Ex-Service Man In Jail
 Knew Missing Women

Jack Johnston, former United States marine, arrested at SSOS Fourth avenue, north, Tuesday night by Officers flames and Elzey, will be held in the Birmingham jail pending further developments in the Tusca- loosa church burning mystery, in- volving the death of young woman believed to have been resident of Rirminghani. He Is held on danger ous and suspicious charge.
 Johnston was arrested on infor- nation to police headquarters that he had been talking about the crime and possibly knew mething about !t. When arrested he is said to have told the officers he knew why he was being arrested.
 Johnston told an Age-Herald rep resentative Wednesday that he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
CHURCH MYSTERY
 |S STILL PUZZL|NC
Birmingham Works On Clue But Tuscaloosa Officials
 Are BaffIed

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Nov. 7.--Pre- senting various angles of complica- tion, the mystery surrounding the charred body of a young woman found in the debris of burned ne- gro church near here last Wednes- day morning. today was admittedly puzzling local authorities, who were apparently little closer establishment of the victims identity.
 While reports from Birmingham are to the effect that the girl has been identified. officers here con- tinue efforts to solve the identity, not willing to place entire credence in the statement.
 Meanwhile, new light has been thrown on the charges made against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
5 ISH UP CAND[ER.
 TO BE IN CHARGE
Will Preside At 0peIika Con- ference Because Of Illness
 Of Bishop Murrah

oPELIKA, Ala, Nov. 7.-(special Leased wire.)-Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta. will preside at the Alabama conference which meets next week at the Methodist church. instead of Bishop W. B. Murrah. This change has been made necessary on account of the illness of Bishop Mur- rah, who will be unable tC attend. Bishop Candler has host of friends and admirers in Opelika. having been here many times before. The bishop will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. T. Andrews while In Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
coURT STILL GRINDING

The circuit court of Lee county is still grinding away on civil business this week. The last case of impor- tance to go to the jury Wednesday night was a damage suit for $15,o brought by B. T. Blanton against the Columbus Electric and Power com p.-y. This suit grew out of injuries alleged to have been received by Blanton in a collision of street car and a motor truck which he was driving in Columbus, Ga, last No- yember. in which the plaintiff claims he sustained a broken arm and other cuts and bruises. The grand jury is still in session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
LARGEN IS SENTENCED TO A SIX-YEAR TERM
Tuscaloosa Countain Found, Guilty Of Having Killed L. E. Elliott
 TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

Tuscaloosa, Ala, Nov. !
 After deliberating since 10;30 Tues day night, the jury late Wednesday evening brought in a verdict of guilty in the case of James Larsen, charged with having killed L. E. El- liott August l at Brookwood. He was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary.
 Sam McGhee was placed on trial Wednesday charged with murder in connection with the death of his brother, Lester McGhee, at Moore's Bridge August 4. Bill Freeman, dep- uty sheriff, in attempting to break up a drinking party, it Is alleged, had arrested Lester McGhee. Sam McGhee rushed in to rescue his brother when Scott Freeman, son of the officer, in attempting to get the pistol, 1t was accidently discharged. The bullet hit McGhee and he died an hour afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
e4 MEMBERS ENROLLED

Ninety-four members Were eh- rolled in the first day the drive be- ing waged here under the auspices of the Anniston Music club for mem- bership in the Civic Music associa- tion. The goal for the charter mem bership of the association has been fixed at 1000 members and the pur- pose of the organization will be to bring to the city, in. series of con- certs each year, artists who are recognized in their ability as to note.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
ppAYsEs ENsLEY HOSPITALITY

High praise for the hc spitality for the people of Ensley who entertained ths recent Methodist conference, and a warm tribute to the ability of Bishop Candler, who presided. were given by Rev. James Duncan, who was returned as pastor of the First Methodist church.
 "Not for long time have l heard so many expressions for conference hospitality" said Dr. Duncan, "as l heard during the conference. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
PREPARATION SOUGHT

The Alabama public service conn mission has received complaint from the Woodstock Slag company vs. the Alabama Power company, ai- leging illegal charges for the trans former losses, and seeking reparation in the sum of s1o59. The case was set for hearing November 26. An other case presented today is the pe- tition of the Heflin TelephoSe com pany for permission to increase Its rates in the town of Heflin. the case being set for hearing at Ta1ladega November 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
TRANscRIPT RECEIvED

The clerk of the supreme court re- ceived today the transcript in the ap- peal taken by Sam E. Roper from the decision of the Morgan county circuit court, which busted him as superin- tendent of roads of that county. He held office by virtue of a local act of the recent legislature which the cir cult court held to be unconstitutional. Roper appealed to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
cARTooNIsT Is VISITOR

Lee W. StarNey, cartoonlSt, arrived in Annistoh Tuesday accompanied by Ms. Stanley, and will spend several days here, visiting Tom Simms, para grapher. MT. Stanley made the trip from his home in Cleveland, O., in a roadster to which was attached a trailor bearing his camping outfit and other supplies. The trailer is con structed so as to open and form a sleeping house at night. MT. Stan ley and MT. Simms will be honor guests Thursday night at a dinner party given by the members of the Anniston star force at the Calhoun hotel. MT. and Mrs. Stanley are en route to Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
wuYTE MAN HELD

Roy Johnson, young white man, was awaiting trial in county court here Wednesday afternoon following his arrest at Oxanna junction under two charges. the first, riding train unlawfully and the second an as sault against a negro woman, who lives at Chocolocco. Acting Chief of Police Sam Smith received a mes- sage from Chocolocco signed by Mary Mallory, asked the arrest of Johnson, whom the negro charged had thrown a heavy piece of timber from pass ing freight train and seriously in jured her. The offender was fined x10 and costs in police court under the hobo charge and will be tried in county court after his present term for the city is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
ME ETHOD|STS WILL. MEET IN DECATUR
Entire District To Be Repre- sented At Business Session
 Next Tuesday
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD Decatur Ala Nav , l

MethCdists of the entire Decatur district will hold business meeting here at the Young Mems Christian association next Tuesday. Repre- sentatives from all the missionary societies in Athens, Hartselle, Gull man, Falkville, Trinity, Moulton, .Courtland and of the churches here are expected. Luncheon will be served to the visitors by the ladies of the First and Central Methodist churches.
 The principal address will be de- livered by pr. J. A. Brock of Nash vile, secretary of the centenary movement In the southern church. Mrs, c. W. Black. conference mis- sion secretary of the Decatur dis trict, also will make an address, ,as will Mrs. E. D. McGehee, correspond ing secretary; Rev. W. P. McGlawn, presiding elder; John T. Cooper of Hartselle, T. L. Baker of Decatur and W. J. Howard of Athens. The finan- cial status of the centenary move ment is expected to be explained by Doctor Brock.
 Town Creek, which formerly has been in the Decatur district, was transferred to the Florence district by the recent conference at Ensley and representatives from that church will not attend the meeting here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
QUINN TO SPEAK.

I. T. Quinn, state game and fish commissioner. will speak on conser- vation of quail in the south at the meeting of the American Game Pro tective association, to be held at New York December 10 and Il. He &C., cepted today an invitation from R. P. Holland, vice president of the as- sociation. ..-.. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08

Ali Winchester. under arrest on sus- picion of the crime. Nose D. Ashley. city policeman, today declared that he was on duty at the station on last Wednesday morning when the o'clock limited from Birmingham arr rived and that he saw Winchester leave the train in company with young woman, both of them driving away from the station in Winches- ter'S automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
NEGRO IS PARoLED

Gov. w w. Brandon today granted a parole for John Thomas Carter, Mo bile country negro. serving 25-year sentence for murder, begun March 21. 1917. It is stated that Carter re ceived permanent injuries from. an explosion of a, boiler while working in a coal mine. e-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
' CIUn CONDUCTS MEETING

Team No. Of the Mens EVange- listic club conducted the midweek , prayer meeting service Wednesday night at the Central Presbyterian church in the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. E. Coker, who is in -3irmnig ham assisting in a revival meeting at Fairview Presbyterian church. Team No. 5 will lead the n a's week ly and mid day prayer service at the Nnhla theafrA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
FIFTEEN ARE INDICTED

the grand jury in circuit court to- day in partial report made to Judge o. Kyle The jurors hope to complete their labors within the next few days. The present session has been an extremely busy one and the Ju- TOTS have examined many witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
ONE CHANGE MADE

The only change made in the per sonnet of the ministers of the De- catur district by the Methodist con ference was the placing Cf Rev. R. A. Thompson on the superannuated list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
ANIMAL RECITAL FRIDAY

The annual choir recital and re- ception for the faculties of local schools will be given at the First Baptist church Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock Many local singers will assist the choir in the recital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
Tn PREsENT FLAGS

The Morgan county post of the American Legion will present the va rious local schools with American flags, 1t was announced Wednesday by Ingold Timberlake. post adjutant. The legislature passed a law requir- ing the display of American flags on the schools, but no provision was made for the expenditure of public money for purchase of the flags. Hearing of this, the legion Volun- teered to supply the emblems. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
AGED ENGINEER ILL

John J. Thomas, whC has lived in Selma more than 65 years and for more than half century as engineer pulling passenger train son the Southern Railway company out of Selma without an accident, is i'll at the King Memorial hospital. Past so years of age and stricken with acute pneumonia. MT. Thomas physi- clans held out little hope of his re- covery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
ppocpAM ARRANCEu

Armistic Day will be fittingly observed here Friday afternoon at Palmer Hal under the auspices of Robert Lee Bullard chapter Of Serv- ice Star legion. Rev. w. T. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church, will be the speaker of the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
GOVERNOR TO STEAK

Governor Brandon will deliver the principal address at a school rally at Demopolis Thursday. From there he will go to Tuscaloosa to attend the meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Alabama Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
ITO GO ITO WEST POINT

The Rotary club at It's luncheon Tuesday decided to attend in body an inter-city meeting at West Point, Ga. Thursday evening at s o'clock. On that occasion Rotary clubs from Atlanta, Columbus and LaGrange will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
TO SURVEY TRACK

Nashville railroad soon will begin the task laying off the switch track at the new site cf the Decatur Cor nice and Roofing company. The company plans at some future date to concentrate all it's buildings on the site.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08

A new and cheaper ways of pro- ducing both potash and aluminium has been discovered by using large quantities of alunite which Is found in Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
COUNTY
 REGISTRARS NAMED
Board Composed Of L. K. Bowen, C. P. Ward And Mrs. R. c. Allgood STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 TUE AGE-HERALD

Montgomery, Ala. Nov. Announcement was made today from the governors office of the ap- pointment of the board of registrars of Jefferson county as follows:
 L. K. Bowen, a member of the 1925 legislature, chairman; c. P. Ward and Mrs. R. G. Allgood
 Announcement was made also of the appointment of Martin Luther Barnes of Abbeville es a member Of the board of registrars of Henry county, to fill the vacancy created by the death of ". F. Hardwick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08

Ensley people will stand a very good ch. .nce of a conference almost any dler was never in a better humor and good form.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-08
GOEs ITO TUsCUMBIA

Rev. R. l. Walston, former pastor of the Central Methodist church here, today was en route to Tuscumbia, where he will be pastor of the Meth odist church this year, having been assigned tu that charge by the re- cent conference.