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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
$4,000 IN BONDS
READY FOR BIDDER
Officials Of New Bessemer
Bank Postpone Organ
ization Meeting
BESSEMER BUREAU !
THE AGE-HERALD !
RessPmer. Ain. Dee. 10

The city council will hold a special
meeting Tuesday evening to receive
bids on S15O,00o worth of school
bonds to be sold at the highest bid
der A number of bond-buying con-
Germs are expected to have repre-
sentatives present, and the bonds will
bring a good price, it is thought as
they are secured by special tax
levy and Il mills.
The bonds were previously sold to
Ward -Sterne company of Birming-
ham and the City National bank of
Bessemer, but were not delivered on
account of a disagreement by attor-
neys for the two parties A forfeit of
5000 was made by the bidders in
their failure to take the bonds, as q
certified check for this amount was
given when the bids were made.
Funds derived will be used to COM
plete the school building program of
the board of education
The license schedule will also very
likely be passed at this special meet
ing, as it has been completed in the
past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
Andy Gump Crash
Proves Shock In
Business Realm

Birmingham seismograph of
commerce and industry fluttered
with impending disater Monday
with impending disaster Monday
It's world of business and Ntrade
was shrouded in unmitigated
gloom.
Captains of finance-men of for
mer naughty and commanding
mien-sought the shaded retreats
of inner offices, or slouched dis
consolately along unfrequented
streets. The tape and ticker were
neglected. the counter deserted.
Stenographers were given time
to meditate-and to powder tear
stained noses.
Business associates avoided each
other. Meeting unavoidably, they
sought with reluctance the eyes
of the other for signs of sympathy.
Monosyllables effected complete
understanding
"Gump?"
"Ump!"
BY just such an emphatic admis-
sion the city's teeming world of
power and affluence indicated the
colossal magnitude of Andy
Gump's overwhelming failure. His
total loss through the vile schemes
of j. Ambrose Hepwing, reported
in the mornings AgeHerald had
its telling effect on the city.
The iron industry of Birming-
ham, rocked to giddy danger by
the announcement of Gump's Great
Hairbrush Factory Failure, pond
cred on the effect 1t might have
The consequences, it was whis-
pered, were too great to mention.
Land values vaccilated through
out the day. Dealers reported sales
impossible. Food values flickered.
Nothing was certain.
BY afternoon i'll omens were ev-
erywhere 1t was decided to close
early and go home-in the driving
rain.
The next morning paper story
might change for the better, it was
concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
DANCE TUESDAY FOR
.PIzITz'S E M P [ DYE S

Approximately 1000 employees OF
the Louis Pizitz store and their
friends will make merry at pre-
holiday Christmas frolic and dance
tonight at the new store, the entire
fourth floor being given over to the
entertainment committee for this
one special night. The services of
Davidson's orchestra have been Sc
cured and the guests VIII probably
dance long into the night.
Joe Smo1ian, vice president ana
general manager of the store, in
discussing the program, said: ITS
come to be known as an annual
event, this big pre-holiday dance,
and the 1000 members of Pizitzs
big family have come to looNj tor-
ward to it every year. AS matter
Grant about this years program than
Mr.. Pizitz himself. He had been
planning to be present and lookingl
forward to it with the enthusiasm
of a youngster. Still it was thought
best that he go to French Lick, Ind,
Illness, SO he reluctantly gave UP
the idea of being present when the
employees enjoy their first big So
cial function in the new store"
The Japanese tea garden, which
occupies a large floor space itself.
was first reserved for the dance, and
then it was realized that it would
not be big enough to accommodate
the crowd. Later arrangements
were made to give over the entire
floor, this necessitating the putting
to work of a crew of men Monday
in clearing the entire fourth floor,
which has been decorated in Yule
tide matif A special vaudeville
program has been arranged to help
entertain the assemblage during the
evening.
The program, as arranged by the
committee in charge, Is announced
as follows:
Harris Dobbs. in blackface
comedy skit;. James K. Stewart, in
"The Great Scotch Way" The Ar
cade Harmony Four, in "A Trip
Through Italy, Clarence Smith,
first tenor. Cecil Smith. second ten
or, Seary Kirnodle, baritone, and Al
Fennell, basso; Miss Amy Fox, terp-
siohore in Spanish; readings by Mrs.
Joe Smolian; V. A. Arrey In Ha-
waiian string melodies. and another
big time" vaudeville treat that the
entertainment committee is seeking
to keep secret from the employees. I
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
TELEGRAM FORGED

City Detectives Jones and Nc
Combs arrested c. A. Freel Monday
afternoon on warrant Charging
forgery and delivered him to the
county authorities. Freel is alleged
to have forged telegram to D. A.
Smilser of Bristol. Tenn, signing the
name of Howard C. Smilser, who
was supposed to be in Birmingham.
The alleged telegram contained a
request for the elder Smilser to wire
s95 and waive identification, claim
ing illness as the reason for the re-
quest for money. Bond for Freel was
set at $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
SELMA CITIZEN DEAD

SELMA. Ala, Dec. 10.-(Special
Leased Wire.)-The sudden death of
Louie Phillips, prominent and
much beloved Jewish citizen of Sell
ma, at $3.50 o'clock Monday morn
ing has cast a gloom over this city.
Mr.. Phillips was seized with a heart
attack about 1880 Sunday night. He
owned and operated the Majestic
theatre In Selma in 1906 and for the
last IL years he has been connect
ed with the Hotel Albert
Funeral services will be held at
10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the
home of Ike gladden. on King street.
DR.. Simon Cohen, Rabbi of Temple
Mish Kan Israel, officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
FORMER ALBANIAN DIES

PENSACOLA, Fla. Dec. 10-Frank
R. Pou, city street commissioner, died
this morning at the home of his
sister, Mrs. j. NJ McMillan; his de-
mise coming after weeks illness.
He was 5S years of age and was
born at Autaugaville, Ala. He was
resident of Pensacola since boyhood
and was one of the original officers
under the commission form of gov
eminent. which was adopted 10 years
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
PRATT CITY


Enoch lodge, No. 81, w. o. W., will
hold their regular meeting at the
usual hour Wednesday evening.
Prosperity Rebekah lodge, No. II,
will meet at'the Odd Fellows hall
Tuesday evening. Every member is
urged to be present, as names will be
drawn for the Christnr<s tree.
The Pratt City Merchants and Bust
ness Mems club will h0ld meeting
at o'clock Tuesday evening at the
Key Furniture company. A full at
tendance is desired
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

OPENING
In the land of Old Black Joe, Dave
Moxley and Entire company.
In the Little Red School House,
Margaret Monkey and Drucllla
Camps.
A few words from John Coleman
and Frank Massey.
Re Lonesome" Miss Belle Canter-
berry.
"Aggravatin Papa" Herbert CHS
enhall
''Waitin' For the Evening Mail"
Harold Walker
introducing Bill ox1ey and Dave
Monkey.
MY wild Irish Rose" Robena Tin
man.
louisville Lou" Dave Moxley.
Call Me And I'll Come To YOU"
Tom Monkey.
IF You Don't Believe I'm Leaving"
Bill Oxley.
Closing number of first part, Hazel
Lusk and Entire company. Down
Among the Sleepy Hills of Tennes-
see."
II. C. 1. Double Quartet
Charles Jones. Ed Barrett, ]. E.
Meacham, C. B. Saunders, W. S.
Adams, r. r. Thomas. d. L. Bartlett,
w. H. Standbury; accompanist, Miss
Sophia Bonffeld.
Bill Oxley and Dave Monkey,
Hungry.
Minstrel after-piece, Good Morn
ing Judge"
Blackface comedy written by
Harry L. Newton and David Cohen
of Wylam
Time, This Morning. Place of Ac-
ton, Police Court.
Luke Warm, police Judge, Dave
Monkey; Percy Pinefethers, a lady
killer, Ed Lusk; Lilly White. broken
hearted lady, Jake Moore Samantha
Primrose, a society dan GER, George
Curley; Sergeant Muchworn, the an
higher up. Herbert Chrisenhan; o1-
ficer Cornfed, John Coleman; Tarheel
Bilkins, officer, Bill Oxley; Come On
where with con man, Frank Fer
rier; Peter Pineapple a detective.
Harold Walker; Yoke Whitehead, a
barber, Robert Montgomery; Alabama
Screwluce, a chicken raiser, Johnnie
Monkey,
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MORE STILLS SMASHED

TROY, Ala, Dec. 10.-(Special
Leased Wire.)-Four thousand five
hundred and 80 gallons of beer have
been poured out by the sheriff's force
of Pike county in the last week. All
of this was taken in the Cross Roads
beat where so many stills have been
captured. The last captured in that
section was on Sunday when Depu-
ties Hood, Furlow and Chambers
found $50 gallons of beer at a still
and emptied it on the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
CHANCE FUNERAL HELD

Funeral SERVICES OF John ].
Chance, prominent Dallas county cit
izen, who died at Tyler Sunday
morning, were held at Farmersville
Monday and were largely attended
Mr.. Chance numbered his friends by
the hundreds and had a large family
connection. The following children
survive him: S. N, A. e., w. c., B.
c. and H. c.. Chance, Mrs. Lula Par
ish, Mrs. Nellie boutwell, and Mrs
Eta boutwell,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
FOLEY PILLS BRING RELIEF

FOLEY PILLS are the best 1 have
tried. My kidneys work a lot bet
ter since I received your generous
offer" writes John w. Brogan,
Adams, Mass. FOLEY PILLS are a
diuretic stimulant for the KIDNEYS
and while being taken close atten-
ton should be paid to the diet.
Avoid sweets, pastry, starchy foods,
alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee.
Drink plenty of good fresh water
and keep the body warmly clothed.
Refuse substitutes. Sold everywhere.
ADV.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
SPECIAL LECTURE GIVEN

Rev. r. O. Rogers who has been
conducting revival services at the
First Christian church, will lecture
Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock at
the church on Science in Relation to
the Bible" His lecture will be de-
voted to clearing up points in the
Bible that are misunderstood,
through certain scientific interpreta-
lions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

Mrs. Pate Stubs, A, died Sunday
evening at o'clock at the Fair
field hospital, as a result of a long
illness. The deceased is we'll Known
in this section, for many years hav-
ing been connected with the firm of
Lee Moody & Co., at Bessemer. Flu
neral services will be held from the
First Methodist church Tuesday aft
ernoon at o'clock, Rev. b. T..
Waites will officiate and burial will
follow with Huey &c Mcconnell in
charge. The body is being held at
the residence, 1914 Arlington avenue.
Mrs. Stubs is survived by an aunt,
Mrs. Flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
! HUGH D. MERRILL
is NAMED JUDGE
Will Fill Vacancy Made BY
The Resignation Of
Agee

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 10
Governor Brandon today named Hugh
D. Merrill of Admission, Ala, to fill
the judgeship of the Seventh Judicial
circuit of Alabama, made vacant by
the resignation of Judge A. p. Agee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
SUFFERS STROKE

Sam Whaley, young man en-
ployed by ]. ]. Startling, suffered a
slight stroke of paralysis Monday
morning. His physician states that
he thinks the stroke will be slight
and no serious results will be felt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
PURGE LIST OF VOTERs

The Pike county registry board,
composed of C. T. Spradley, James B.
Whitehead and H. D. Brown, are
meeting at the court house this week
for the purpose of purgng the list
of voters in the county. This is done
in order to get a correct list of the
voters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

The Troy High School orchestra,
directed by Herman Moll, went to
Elba Monday night and gave con-
cert for the benefit of the Methodist
Missionary society.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
THE WEATHER

Alabama Rain Tuesday. and probably
Wednesday; colder in interior Tuesday
and in south portion Wednesday.
Virginia: Rain Tuesday, colder in in
terror; Wednesday mostly cloudy, probably
rain and colder in southern portion.
North Carolina; Rain Tuesday and
probably Wednesday; colder Wednesday
in west and central portions Tuesday.
South Carolina and Georgia; Rain Tues
day and Wednesday; colder Wednesday
and in north portion Tuesday.
Florida: Cloudy Tuesday and Wednes-
day, probably local rains; cooler in ex-
treme north portion "Wednesday.
Extreme northwest Florida: Rain Tues
day and Wednesday; colder Wednesday.
mississippi: Rain and colder Tuesday;
Wednesday cloudy. possibly rain and
colder in south portion.
Tennessee: Rain and colder Tuesday;
Wednesday cloudy, probably rain in east
Kentucky: Cloudy and colder Tuesday:
rain in southeast portloni Wednesday
probably fair.
louisiana Tuesday rain, colder: We'd
nesday rain, colder in south portion.
Arkansas; Tuesday, rain, colder in north
rain in south portion.
Oklahoma; Tuesday rain or snow some
what colder in east portion; Wednesday
probably fair, somewhat warmer in north
west portion.
East Texas: Tuesday rain. colder in east
and south portions; Wednesday colder.
rain in southeast portions; Wednesday I'M
settled, probably rain in south portion.
LOCAL DATA
For the "a hours ending at p m,
December 10. 1923:
Highest temperature ............... So
Lowest ten perature ................ so
Mean temperature .................. 81
Normal temperature ................ As
uary ..a.....e .. -. 1ss
Rainfall ...... ................. 81
Total rainfall since January H.. SIS Sc
Excess in rainfall since January l.. 8. As
Relative humidity, q. m. ......... 90
IL noon .s....'.-.' .-'..'''' 90
y. III. -
Dry thermometer, a. m. ........ so
l. noon s.sss'..s -
p. m. .............. .......s.s oz
Wet thermometer, a. m. .......,. SIS
- noon Observation-Disclosures. 81
p. m. ......-....s.. Commune ol
Summary of observations made at sta
lions of United States Weather Bureau
during the "a hours ending at p M,
90th meridian time, December 10, 1898:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
HIT BY FAILING STEEL

william Belvin, employe of the
Hardie-Tyne Manufacturing company
was injured at o'clock Monday aft
ernoon at the company's plant when
he was struck on the head by piece
of falling steel. He was carried to
st. vincents hospital in Vices am
bulance where he was reported rest
ing we'll late Monday night. He will
probably be able to leave the hospital
Tuesday, his attendants stated.
Eight years is the longest recorded
life Of chimpanzee In captivity.
Apes contract consumption when
taken from their native climate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
TO LECTURE HERE

Professor Howe of the university
will appear at the Chamber of Com
merce Tuesday afternoon to deliver
one of a series - lectures to the
teachers of the district on Political
Economy as part of the extension
courses being carriedis out here.
Insurance agents of the citv will
again hold their school at ,se C1dm-
Der of Commerce Tuesday and Fri
day of this week. They are studying
insurance rates and conditions, and a
speaker is to be supplied by the
underwriters association.
On Wednesday afternoon the board
of directors of the chamber will hold
their regular meeting in the assem-
bly, hall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
WYLAM NOTES
DAVE monkeys MINsTRELs

Wylam Masonic lodges e92 and
S24 A. f. & A. NJ, will present Dave
Monkeys 1928 Merry Minstrels at the
Wylam School auditorium THURSDAY
and Wednesday, the proceeds to go
to the Wylam Masonic building fund,
The program will be as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11

The Spring Hill CONSOLIDATED school
has received it's large school bus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
SCHOOL AWARDED GRIP

The Roberts school was awarded
the silver loving cup as a prize for
having the largest number of riders
In Sundays bicycle parade given by
the Bessemer dealers. The parade
occurred during a demonstration in
the downtown section. when Fred st
Onge, motorcyclist, appeared here.
There were about 100 in the parade,
the larger schools having the fol-
lowing members in the contest: Rob
erts school. So; Clarendon school, rs;
Bessemer High school, IA.
Following series of contests
gold medal was awarded to w. L.
Crumpler in the plank riding con-
test; a silver medal to David Parker
and a bronze medal to Evelyn Cart
wright Mr.. st Onge gave an exhi
bltion of fancy riding in heavy traf-
flc.
In the bicycle parade the oldest
and youngest cyclist in t>e district,
]. p. Holm, 65, and Jappie Bryant, 3,
acted as leaders
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
CAPTURE EICHTEENru Still,

CAf UHE THIRTEENTH STILL
Bessemer deputies have captured IS
stills this month. The latest was To-
Gated at Norwood Gap, where 900 gal
Ions of beer mash were also seized
by Deputies Cheers and Roy. The
Bessemer office is trying for a rec
ord this month, having captured the
largest number of stills for the time
recorded in the history of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
POSTPONE ORGANIZATION

The meeting scheduled for Monday
evening at the Alabama Water COM
pany's office, at which the new state
bank was to have been organized,
has been postponed until Tuesday
evening at 1880 o'clock. Indictment
weather and the fact that some of the
interested parties were unable to
reach here Monday led to the post
ponement.
The bank is to be formed by A. H.
Grimsley and S. G. Kennedy, who have
been engaged in the banking business
in this state for many years. There
are large number of Bessemer peo-
pie interested in the formation of the
bank. which will have a capitaliza-
ton of 100000. The majority of the
stock iS2to be held by Grimsley and
Kennedy, who propose to make the
Bessemer bank headquarters of q
chain of banks that they operate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-11
ACCIDENTAL DEATH VERDICT

verdict of accidental death was
returned by Deputy Coroner ]. ].
Grove after an investigation into the
death of James McLendon, 81, who
was killed when an automobile he
was driving Sunday morning over
turned on the Poncahontas road Nc
Tendon died on the way to the hos
pital here
He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jap
MeLendon. who live about eight
miles from Bessemer, and beside his
parents is survived by brother and
three sisters. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday morning at IL o'clock
from the home, burial taking place
at harrington cemetery, with Jacobs
in charge.
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Summary of observations made at sta
lions of United States Weather Bureau
during the "a hours ending at p. M,
90th meridian time, December 10, 1923:
Evening star., 1923-10-19
FINNlGAN is WINNER
In BOUT WITH BOWEN

Honey Boy Finnigan. southpaw
boxer. f1oored Andy Bowen twice and
earned the decision in twelve rounds
of savage milling last night at Sport
land Heights boxing arena, Berwyn,
Md. Bowen put up a game fight. but
his opponents left hand proved disas-
trous.
Bowen displayed a good attack in
the tenth and twelfth rounds and had
Finnigan backing to the ropes. BY
this time. however. Finnigan had
piled up a great advantage on points
and only a Knockout could save
Bowen: Finnigan fioored Bowen in
the second and fifth stanzas.
The preliminaries failed to please
the fans. Willie Ptomey of Fort
Myer stepped into Kid Scruggs OF
the Navy in the first round and sue
cessfully put his opponent to sleep
Young Kid Eaean knew so little OF
boxing against Terry O'Day that Ref
cree Charlie Short stopped the bout
in the second round. Bat Woodman
was fouled by Johnny Conroy in the
first round.
A burlesque bout was staged be-
tween Jack Bolen and Paul Thomas
The latter was fioored numerous
times before he took the count in
the third round.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
GIANTS COUNTED AMONG
TEAMS EXPECTED TO co

YORK October eFour of the major bali
take the long trek California for training
spring.
Representatives club recently approached
park Vernon, Calf, proposition
of their lot for training
Impossible" the reply "The New York Nationals have the
and areco coming to train"
The Giants will confirm this but base bali
the
the Sunshine
The have invited California
Evening star., 1923-10-19

The mishap to Lynch was said to
have occurred about o'clock in the
afternoon as Lynch, in alighting from
his automobile at the corner of 18th
street ard Broadway. tripped over
save himself, but missed his hold
and fell heavily to the sidewalk. On
being helped to his fee he found
that he was not able to lift his left
arm and. accompanied by his man
ager. Eddie Meade, he was taken TO
the office of DR.. Jesse Heiman. at 5IS
West End avenue. who diagnosed the
case as a subglenoid dislocation OF
the left shoulder. The ligaments also
were found to be badly lacerated.
Lynch Examined Again.
Lynch was taken to the Central
X-ray Laboratory. where pictures
were taken of the injured shoulder
was present. What this examination
showed was not disclosed, but Lynch 5
shoulder was swathed in yards OF
bandage and the announcement made
by his; manager, Eddie Meade. that it
would be impossible for him to box;
When informed that Lynch had
called off the bout. Tex Rickard sent
Frank. Flournoy the Garden match
maker. to the Central N-Ray Labo-
ratory to see the champion. Flour
noy was accompanied by William }.
Mccormack, chairman of the license
committee of the state athletic COM
mission, and. upon their insistence.
Lynch submitted to another examina-
ton. this time by DR.. f. NJ. Hyman
and DR.. William H. Walker. the Car
dens official physical. l-ynch's pan
dageS again We're removed ana, thougn
the boxer emitted cries of pain while
the doctors moved his left arm about.
neither DR.. Hyman nor DR.. walker
would say that there was anything
-l,E Id n
located.
Tom Walsh of Chicago. Burman' s
manager. appeared much perturbed
when told that his boxer would not
meet Lynch, and said he would ap-
pear before the boxing commission
today and lay claim to Lynch'S title.
Burman to Weigh In.
"Burnan will weigh in under the
bantamwri@ht limit of l1S pounds"
said Wa!sh, before the state ath-
letic comm ssion, as originally sched-
uled, and we will then file a formal
claim to Lynchs title at the same
time. l am not in position to pass
judgment on Lynch's reported injury,
but 1 do not think the champion has
treated us fairly"
When asked what action the Gar
den officials might take in view of
the fact that two doctors had refused
to confirm the injury, Matchmaker
Flournoy said he was not prepared
to say He added that he considered
it a matter for the boxing commits
sion to determine. Lynch said the
postponement was bitter diSap-
pointment to him. as. he said, he had
trained himself into fine shape and
felt confident that he would win.
Tonight's bout would have been his
first appearance in a New York ring
since his bout with Midget Smith,
last December, and second since July,
1922. when he lifted the bantam
weight title from Johnny Buff at
the Velodrome.