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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-10
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Berniee Sanger spent the weekend
az home
Mrs. Belle Young IS among friend.
in East Thompson for a while.
Mrs Clapp Of pomfret has been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Lyon.
Mrs Clarence Williams and Dere-
thy have returned from Bridgeport
Mr. and Mrs. f. W. Swan have re-.
turned to their home in Providence
H L. Sanger was a week end guesi
of his brother-in-law. Franklin Shell
don, in Moosup recently.
Mr.. NORM. who resided in the vii
lage about forty years ago, was an
attendant at church on Sunday.
Frank c. Harrington Of Boston /.
spending his vacation with his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Harrington
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan {. Basto ana
two children and Mis- Mary l. Sayles
spent the weekend in Danielson and
Brooklyn.
Rev. II. ID. Pierce and family are
spending their vacation with Miss Ids
Sanger. Last SUNDAY MIR. Pierce &C,
eupied the pulpit Of the Baptist
church in Putnam. Next Sunday he
will preach in this church. which was
his first pastorate
The Ladies' Aid members gave Mrs
Henry Wells a little surprise on Tues.
day afternoon In honor of her birth.
day.whieh was really on Saturday, Au,
gust 4. They carried light refresh.
ments, and very pleasant afternoon
was spent. Mrs. Wells was the re.
cipient of gold piece and cards from
her friends.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-10

Henry c. Holt is here for a month.
vacation.
Mrs, Ink is spending some time a.
Mrs. Marcy's.
Freeman c. Spalding was in town
two days this week.
Mrs. Brandreth Symonds. Jr.. spent
Sunday in New York.
Mrs. Florence c. Paine Of Daniel
son IS visiting her brother at Valley
side"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-10

Shark steak resembles in taste that
of tender veal. Ostrich meat is sim
liar TO that of turkey.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-08-10
A SOLEMN TRUTH
tMeTiisn Journal,

The easier women find il TO get
seats in the Legislature. the harder
they find il to get seats in a street
car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
DEFENSE AT, GARY T0I CHARGE ARE VICTIMS OF INSIDI0US PLOTS
"Rum Ring" Trial at India napo|is to Take Up
 New Phase

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 26.- Defense attorneys in the trial of the alleged huge Gary rum ring are seek = ing, as the sensational trials draws to a close, to prove that the many indicted officials of Gary and Lake county are the victims of as insidious a plot as they themselves are charged with by the federal government.
 To this end they continued Monday to intrduee witnesses to batter down the testimony of witnesses for the government, who charged that the rum ring. alleged to have included Mayor Boswell Johnson and City district with an iron hand, drinking and selling confiscated booze and not even stopping at murder threats when anyone dared to investigate.
 The defense is centering its attack on the story of Attorney Philip Uk- man. amateur prohibition law en- forcer, who charged that he had been flogged by policemen in the presence of Mayor Johnson and others when he refused to sign paper admitting blackmail scheme. Later, Ukman. declared, he was beaten into insensi- bility.
 Leslie Parry. a newspaperman of Hammond, Ind, went on the stand Monday to bolster up the defense contentious and tear down some of the statements of Ukman.
 He declared that Ukman had been arrested on a bona fide charge of bribery. and that he had not been treated violently at the time. In the scheme to apprehend the alleged blackmail plot, Parry said, marked money had been used, which was found on Ukmans person. Torn forged federal warrants were also found in the lawyers clothing Parry declared.
 The witness denied that Ukman had been beaten into insensibility, and thrown into jail without a charge against him when he refused to sign 8 paper admitting guilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
REALTY TRANSFERS

Emma Simpson to w. J. Syx Lot 6, Block 15. in Finney & Jones addition to Ensley. for S1.20O.
 J. I. Mccormack to James Frank Pat rick, Lot g, Block ss. according to survey of Birmingham Ensley Land and Im- provement company. for $1.soo.
 J. F. Williams and wife to Mercer Brown. the north 50 feet of Lots 8 and 1, Block 637. on Twenty-fifth street and Twelfth avenue, north. for S1o and other valuable considerations
 J. G. Ranson and wife to Mary McDon- aid Roper. Lot !. Block 6, in Fairview Park. for $500 and other valuable con- alterations.
 Avondale Stove and Foundry company to Lila c. Vaughan. Lot {. Block {. in Avondale. for $500 <and other valAa ble considerations.
 Tony Mariana to Tony Pilittieri. Lots and 10. Block 15-k, in Ensey Land company's second addition to Ensley, for SS87.
 Annie L. Jones to Robert E. Tyler. part of Lot 6. Block 74s. according to Elyton Land companys survey of city of Bir- mingham. for $1,s00.
 Ensley Mortgage and Loan company to w, l.. Neill. Lot 1, Block ga. according to survey of Birmingham- Ensley Land and Improvement company. for $4.600.
 w. T. Childers to D. P. Tucker, Lot Q, Block 2. in Wo0dlawn, for $2,425 and other valua ble considerations.
 J, O. Anderson to w. s. Mullins, Lot 1a, Block E, in Princeton. for 12.4o0.
 Monica w. Langston 10 w. T. Burt, Lot 7, Block ]. in the Highlands. for $2,250, -.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
DIR. G. w. TRUITT TO DELIVER AN ADDRESS
Noted Divine To Speak At First
 Baptist Church

pr. George W. Truitt, pastor of the First Baptist church of Dallas, Texas, who ranks among the great est orators of the country and de- clared by thousands to be the great est Baptist preacher in the world, will deliver an address at the First Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at l 80 o'clock.
 Dr. Truitt is touring the south at present and his visit here Tuesday afternoon will be his first appear ance in Birmingham. On account of his reputation as preacher and ora tor of great power it is expected that the First Baptist church will be taxed to it's capacity Tuesday afternoon. This famous minister is scheduled to take prominent part in the Baptist Worlds alliance in Stockholm, Sweden. to be held dur Ing the summer of 1923. Dr. Truitt will be accompanied to Birmingham by Dr. B. c. Hening of the Baptist home mission board.
 The meeting Tuesday afternoon will not interfere in any way with the service to be held at the Jef- ferson theatre at 12:15, as this ses- sic n will close promptly at 1:15 o'clock.
 A morning session will also be held at this church a. which time Il principal speakers will be Miss Kathleen Mallory, general secretary of the Woman's Missionary union of the Southern Baptist convention; Mrs. John Rowe. a missionary from Japan and Dr. B. c. Hening, superin- tendent of several departments of the work of the Baptist home mis- sion board. This service will begin at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Through the courtesy of the WSY broadcasting station of the Alabama Power company both the morning and afternoon sessions will be broad casted and a request has been made that all who are unable to attend the meeting listen in at the hour of tha services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
DEG0UTTE ORDERS WOMAN RELEASED AFTER DETENTION
Clara Zetkin Permitted by Commander to Address
 Communists

DUSSELDORF, March 26.-The French police of Scharnhorst today arrested Clara Zetkin. while she was on her way tC Essen to address a communist meeting. Learning of her arrest, General Degouette, the French commander, ordered that she be inn mediately released and allowed to continue her journey. The general officer commanding here has ad- dressed a proclamation to the popu- lation referring to attacks against the troop of occupation. He charges that these attacks are due directly to German nationalists propaganda which is supported by the German government. The proclamation de- clares that if the attacks are per sisted in he will be obliged to take very severe measures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
AIDED YOUNG LAWYERS
Younger Member Of Bnr Pays Trib.
 ute To John P. Tillman

Among the notable traits of the late John P. Tillman was his kindly and sympathetic attitude toward young lawyers, hundreds of whom can testify to assistance he gave them in their young and struggling days. White E. Gibson, now one of the city's best known lawyers, Mon day summarized the character of the deceased as follows:
 "'The river of another life. has reached the sea-
 One of the ablest lawyers the south has ever known has just passed from our midst-another eX- ample that great minds are ever humble.
 His life was an asset to the age in which he lived.
 "Spotless integrity, industry, amia- bility, courtesy, courage, humor, loy alty, intimate acquaintanceship with law, literature, human nature, warmth and generosity of soul were all wondrously blended and combined in him. To have known him is a pleasing memory.
 Many are the benefits, private and public, which he bestowed upon our civilizations; countless the rich heritages he left the present and future.
 The rays of light he shed con- tribute evolutionally toward many nobler attributes of our race. Many a young man has been the benefi- ciary of this great lawyer. He made fond friends of all young lawyers within the range of his acquaint- ance.
 "A fatherly foster parent, schol- ar. gentleman-gone
 His life will mot be duplicated He was a human man. He enjoyed this life. An honorable legal adver- sary. No one ever thought of inti- mating that any agreement with him should be reduced to writing. He kept his word.
 Honorable John Hummer Tillman has joined that splendid galaxy Senator Pettus. Senator Morgan, MT. Dawson, Governor Johnston, Judge Brickell. Mir. Webb. MT. London. MT. Walker, MT. Percy and other conn rades. We will miss you. Mir. Till- man, and will ever say of you that civilization has been enriched be. cauSe of yOur having lived"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
INCREASING SEVERITY
 IS NOTED AT ESSEN

LONDON, March 26.-The corre- spondent of the Times at Dusseldorf, visiting Essen and Bochum today says he noticed more troops in both places than on any previous visit and that movements were in progress suggesting that the French were about to put into execution some spe- cial plan in that area.
 The correspondent also observed increased severity" in towns occu- pied by the authorities. In one town every shop was closed and only a few frightened pedestrians were in the streets. Neither the French nor the Germans were able to explain the greater severity which apparently began Sunday and possibly was due to a change in command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
FIRST 5 ARTIST. AT [ N SLEy WILL BULL ] CH U RC H
Plans Calling for Expenditure of S125,00O Have Been
 Accepted
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD Ensley. Ala, March 26

The members of the congregation of the First Baptist church have ac- cepted the plans recommended by the building committee which calls for a three story building to be erected on the corner of Avenue E and Twenty third street. The main auditorium will have a seating capacity of 750 and the balcony will seat 500. The choir loft, which will be built in the balcony behind the pulpit will seat 50 people. The church will be erected a large Sunday school addition which will face Twenty third street and will have 2S rooms for the ju- nior department and 2S rooms for the intermediate department, together with a number of rooms for the ether departments, including assembly rooms for each department. The Ba = raca class will have a large room that will seat 200 people. The first floor of the church will be used in connection with the Sunday school department while the second floor will be used for the main auditorium. A $10,000 pipe organ will also be in stalled in the auditorium. Work is to begin on the new building as soon as the committee raises $30,000 in cash which is expected to be raised shortly. The church, when complete, will be one of the most modern and up-to-date as well as one of the most beautiful churches in the Birming- ham district and the members of the church are looking forward for the work to begin on the new build ing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
b0LSHEV|k| STILL MEETING IN J. g.,
 WITNESS ADMITS
Ruthberg Says Illegal Plans Were Discussed at Gather
 ing Two Weeks Ago

ST. JOSEPHS, Mich, March 26.- (By Associated s.)-The com- munist party of America was meet ing and functioning as party or ganization and discussing illegal &C., tivities as late as week ago yes- terday, according to evidence pro- duced by the state today in the trial of William z. Foster, charged with violating the criminal syndicateism law of Michigan.
 Attacking the claim of Charles E. Ruthenberg, defense witness and co-defendant with Foster, that the communist party had passed out of existence last January, merging with the legal workers party, the prosecu- tion on cross examination won an admission that Mir. Ruthenburg had attended a communist gathering In New York, March IS.
 Reading from the report of a gov ernment agent who also was at the m seting, Charles Gore, prosecutor of Berrien county, rec1ted the alleged events at the New Yor-- meeting and in most of the essential details the witness agreed the account was cor rect.
 Speaks In German.
 Ruthenberg admitted that he and another member of the central eXecu- tive committee of the workers party, who used the alas of "Pepper, was present and that Pepper delivered a long speech in German, which Ruth enberg translated He admitted that Pepper stated the reasons why the communist international of Moscow had ordered the communists in this country to come out to the open and that one reason advanced was because the political situation has changed since the election of men classed es lib' rals to important of- fces. including Congress.
 The report of the unnamed govern ment agent who attended tn meet ing said that the speech w-s followed by general discussion in which Ruthenberg answered questions. Fight other Organizations.
 He stated as follows" the depart ment of justice agent continued:
 "The communist party of America will consist of a very confidential committee which will direct illegal work. such as sending men into the American legion, the ku-kluX klan. the army and navy and in case or an uprising. this committee will take care of getting arms and distributing them and distribute illegal literature and do the general work of the party"
 Ruthenberg denied that the state reported what he had actually said
 The government report said vote was taken. 366 being in favor of tie recomm endations and five against II and four not vot1ng-
 Efforts of the state to ge. Ruthen- berg to admit that the communist party had issued orders forl'idGing it's members to testify for the gov ernment in any court were unSuc- cesSful.
 Communists. he admitted. would stick together and not testify against each other if it could be avoided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
MRS. BLACH CHAIRMAN OF AXIS COMMITTEE
Will Nominate Officers For Year In
 The Club

Mrs. Coleman Blach was elected chairman of the nominating commit tee for the Axis club Monday after noon. The ballroom of the Tutwiler was crowded at the regular monthly meeting of the organization. Others who were elected on the committee were Mrs. Dora c. Fell, Mrs. Erie Pettus, Mrs. T. D. Parke, Mrs. Frank Rushton, Mrs. w. H. Stockham and Mrs. Karl Landgrebe. This commit tee will report at the April meeting and the election of officers for the ensuing year will be announced.
 ". " NJ Robertson, Jr, was the principal speaker and explained tc the club what the community ches' was and how 1t was to function. He urged the AXians to assist in estab- fishing a community chest for the city of Birmingham, which would re- lieve the public from the various the willing workers who stage these drives.
 "The community chest" said MT Robertson, originated in the Com- munity club. and was later presented to the Inter-Club council. It is the idea of the Community Chest council to have committee from every so- cial and civic organization in Bir- mingham to sit in council with them.
 
 resentative from each organization Campaign Explained.
 "One colossal drive during year will be waged and the funds collect ed at this time will be used to take care of every drive. The budget committee of the community chest mittees of the organizations to be assisted and thes funds distributed according to their respective needs.
 MT. Robertson stated that other cities which have adopted the com munity chest do not have overlap ping in their charity work. The chest will mean much to the city of Birmingham when properly organ iZed and properly functioning.
 It is estimated that only a small amount will be required to carry on the annual drive, stated the speaker. and that all may rest assured that the money they give to charity will be used in this manner and not con- stunned in the campaign work.
 Committee Appointed.
 Following this talk Mrs Scale Har- ris, Mrs. M. E. Moreland and Mrs. c. H. Ohome were appointed as a committee of three to represent the Axis club in the Community Chest Council.
 Mrs. Angus Taylor. president. made a brief, but interesting, talk to the club, and announced the topics of the books to be read by Dr. S. II. Clark of the University of Chicago. who will give series of dramatic read ings at the Jefferson theatre, begin ming April to II. The books to be read by this eminent reader will be If Winter Comes" by A. M. $. Hutch ison; The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, by 1banez; The Book of Job," Bible; Tale of Two Cities, by Dickens. and Les Miserables," by Victor Hugo. These readings will be given on the evenings of Auril 6, z, s. 10 and II, respectively.
 The members of the Axis club are being complimented upon bringing such a reader of note to Birmlng- ham. and 1t is believed the Jefferson theatre will be taxed to it's capacity at each performance by the literary folk of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
WANT TEXTILE STRIKE
Mass Meeting At Fall River Asks
 Wage Increase

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 26- Members of unions affiliated with the United Textile Workers of Amer ica demanded at mass meeting to- night that a strike be called in Fall River mills tomorrow for wage in- crease Of 291a per cent. Impatient over the failure of President Thomas F. McMahon of the United Textile Workers to reach the city tonight in accordance with his announced plans, many of the workers insisted that ac- tion be taken without this leader.
 Fred M. Knight of the state board of arbitration and conciliatiCn, ap- peared before the meeting and ctun- selled delay.
 President McMahon, who is in New York, was reached by telephone and said he would be in Fall River Wednesday. Finally it was decided to await the outcome of an executive meeting Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
REALTY. FIRMS BARRED
Three Muscle Shoals Concerns Ousted By Illinois.

CHICAGO. March 26-A. M Shell ton, director of the state department nounced today he had refused li- censes to three realty firms to sell land near the governments Muscle Shoals project in Alabama. Mir. Shell ton said that inquiries led to the be- lief that the firms were offering "a land offered for sale, Mr. Shelton said, he had been informed by inves- tigators. was "swarhps in the mid- de of corn fields" The firms to whom licenses were denied were the Muscle Shoals Land corporation, the Muscle Shoals Development associa- tion and the Muscle Shoals Construc- ton and Land corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
VALENTINO w ILL DRAW BIC CROWD SATURDAY N GH I
Delayed Tickets Will Go on Sale on Tuesday
 Morning

Owing to a misunderstanding, q steady stream of people poured into the old post office building Monday, seeking tickets to the Valentino ball, which will be. staged at that place Saturday night, when Rodolph Valen- tino, the shiek of the screen, and his wife, appear there in person to give the Argentine tango dance, the -Four Horsemen dance" and other dances of the screen that have made him fla nous.
 The special souvenir tickets, which were shipped from New York, did not reach town until Monday, and announcement was made by Henry Vance and Richard F. Johnston. Jr.. who are managing the appearance ot Valentino here, that they would posi- lively go on sale in the old post of fee building annex at 9 o'clock Tues day morning.
 Aside from doing the special eX- hibition dances with his wife. the charming Winnifred Hudnut, with whom he danced his way to fame on the screen, Mir Valentino will give the thousands who see and hear him a talk of his own personal film eXpe- riences, will judge the most graceful couple on the floor and present to them handsome silver Valentino loving cup. He will also present to the girl judged the most beautiful on the floor two life-sized Valentino dc/ls. Details of the beauty show which will be held on the same eve ming at the same place, and in which it is said a beauty will be chosen to go to New York and compete with girls from other cities in a contest to be MT. Valentino's leading lady Tn his next screen production Will be announced later.
 Meehan and Cannon have been awarded the contract to decorate the interior of the building for the occa : sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
FRANK ANSLEY FUNERAL

Funeral services fer Frank H. Ansley, who died following a year S illness at his home on Ensley High lands late Sunday evening, will be held from the family residence, 2S24 Nineteenth avenue, Tuesday after noon at o'clock. Rev. David M. Gardener, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, will officiate. MT. Ans ley was 45 years of age, born at Union Springs. Ala. The family moved shortly thereafter to George town, ky. He has been a resident of Ensley for 12 years. MT Ansley was held in high esteem by a host of friends in Ensley, having been a member of the Baptist church since moving here. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Fred Kyle, Miss Alice and Ruth Ans ley: grandson. Fred Charles. Jr.; his mother. Mrs. M. J. Ansley and two brothers, c. T. and B. D. Ansley of Tampa, Fla. two sisters, Mrs. J. $. Stewart of Lakeland, Fla. and Miss Margaret l.. Ansley of Wilmingtc n, N. C.
 The two brothers and the sister, Miss Margaret Ansley. will arrive Tuesday to attend the funeral, as well as his cousin, A. w. Ansley of Montgomery, MT. and Mrs. T. H. Me Doweil, Mrs. R. o. Harris and Clyde Austin from Selma will also attend the funeral. Miss Alice Ansley. who is a student of the University of Ala bama. was accompanied to Ensley Sunday afternoon by her classmate, Miss Clam Hooper, Miss Gertrude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
ENsLEY POLICE COURr

Forty-four cases were tried in tho Ensley police court Monday morning before Judge H. A. Burns. Sam Schel. leci was fined S55 on a charge of vIo- lating the prohibition law. Israe Cummings, n negro, was fined s23 foI the same offense. The rest of the cases were for minor charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
BURGOMAsTER HELD
 BY FRENCH SOLDIER

DUSSELDORF, March 26.-The French authorities have arrested Herr Zimmerman, first burgomaster of Buer. The second burgC master and head of the occupation office at Reck- linghausen have been summoned to appear before the police tribunal f,< numerous refusals to obey requisition orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27
ENSLEY BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau Age-Herald correspondent will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy, Ensley 406-W, The circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at 3o9la Nineteenth street. Room A..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-27

He also agreed that the Berrien county circuit court comes within the communist definition of cap italistic courts" which. according to the excerpts read by MT. Core, com munists are forbidden to recognize.