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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
MISS BURNS ENTERTAINs

Miss Mabel Burns was hostess this week to a. number of friends at her home. The house was attractive in decorations of autumn leaves and flowers, and during the evening number of interesting games were enjoyed. A large number of young people enjoyed this hospitality. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
HANKS I'D OPEN

The banks of Ensley will be open Monday as usual, there being no pro- vision for the observance Of Arml- stice Day on the day following the legal date. It was previously an nounced erroneously that the banks wo,,id he, closed Monday. However, the officials and employees regret that such is not the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
BESSEMER SOCIETY
MINERVA CLUB MEETING

Mrs Dudley Cummings will be hostess to the Minerva club Wednes- day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Answers to roll call will be made with current events, while the study for the after noon will be. Ibsen's Ghosts" The play will be studied from various an gles, and papers will be submitted by the following: Mrs. John Kim mins, Mrs. Lucien Huey, Mrs. Edwin Guy. The members will also discuss points of the work which appeal to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
WRITERS CLuB MEETS

The members of the Writers club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. H. Lewis. At the last meeting of the club it was de- cided to give a blue ribbon to the member submitting the best story or poem at each meeting, and at the end of the year the member having the largest number of ribbons is to receive a prize. Mrs. Lewis captured the first ribbon Wednesday. After a social hour the hostess served tempt ing rafre shmentS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
FAIRFIELD TO UNITE IN ARMISTICE PROGRAM
Parade And Other Features Are Arranged For Today
 FAIRFsELD BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Fairfield, Ala, Nov. II

Fairfield will turn out in body Monday to celebrate Armistice Day along lines mapped out by the Xii wanis club and on which the com mittee has worked unceasingly for the past several weeks.
 The feature of the day will be the parade in which all organizations of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
POOR 0UTLOCK FOR JACK

Ethel-Jack told me that he will drown himself if l do not consent to be his wife What shall I do?
 Mother-Wait, my child, and see whether he does it or not. If he fails to keep his word, you will know that he is not worthy of your love- Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
NULL PREsENT PLAY

The students of the Bessemer High school will present "Pollyanna' at the hign school auditorium Friday evening, November 23. Miss Jessie Pringle, head of the expression de- partment, is directing the play. the proceeds of which will be applied to the school publication.
 Miss Wahweice Oldham is taking the leading part and others in the cast will b Miss Racheal Wilson, Miss Helen Veitch, Miss Williene Cox. Miss Helen Sullivan, Miss Hirsch Childs, Edward Saunders, Fred Handy, Withers Coughlin and Charles Ray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
KIxXANIs CLUB ITO MEET

The Ensley Kiwanis club will hold regular meeting Thursday, at which no guests will be permitted, it being planned to continue discussions of business matters. This is the second closed meeting of the club in sue cession. but it is believed that after next Thursday the meetings will be reopened with an appropriate pro 6ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
REALTORS TO MEET

The Ensley Realty Board will rneet Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock in inc Elks' club for the November iuncheon. President J. J. Walker will preside and every member IS urged to attend. The real estate men lave several important matters tC come up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
Gonn REASONS

Oscar-Why do you always buy your clothes on the installment plal
 Oswald-They try to give me st [ , that will last until the installmeu. are paid.-Princeto Tiger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
SAFETY FIRST

It is well enough to arrest drivers after traffic accidents, but it would be better to enforce the law so as tc prevent many accidents.-Indianap News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
A NEAT DISTINCTION

The Vicitor-Is Juggins, of your town, a good lawler?
 The Resident-He's an able lawyer but he's not ranked high among the good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12

German people is accompanied by a cultural and moral decline" Frau Stresemann concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
N0 .IIDGE

She---Don't you think Alice makes up awfully well?
 He--Couldnt say. She never made up to me.--Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
TO SELL BAPTIST PROPERTY

10 SELL
 Without dissenting vote the con eregation of the Baptist church Sun
 day morning approved the action or its officials in offering it's physical properties in Ensley to Howard col lege for the establishment of the Howard Hign school This action was expected aftes the plans and moves heretofore taken had been explained and thought over for two weeks by the individual members of the con gregation. Although this step was taken Sunday and assures Ensley or the establishment of the Howard High school, yet to make it legal un- der the laws of this state it will be necessary to affirm this action at a meeting to be held Wednesday night Rev. David NJ. Gardner pastor Of the Baptist church, informed The Age Herald that the vote was without a dissenting voice and that the prop critics will be trar rsferred to Howard college as soon as appropriate steps can be taken in that respect. It was stated that the college authorities will wish to get into the building for school work before next September and, as many renovations will be necessary, it will follow that the properties mus. be transferred with out any delay. It was stated that the high school would be housed Tn the renovated building until suitable dormitories could be built.
 The definite step by the Baptist s conpregation now leaves the Cnly remaining detail of the location of the school the subscription from the citizens of Ensley, and this sec ton of Birmingham of $25,000. This sum will be secured by composite committee, 1t is believed, to be com nosed of five members from the Xii wanis club, five from the realty board and similar number from the Associated Merchants and five from the official boards of the Baptist church. These members will invite tn citizens from Pratt City Fair- field Wylam and Fairview to assist in raising the money. The campaign will be directed by the composite committee. it is believed, which will meet as soon as the members can ha annointed and organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
NE w CHURCH FUND TOTALS $1OO,OOO
EnSley BaptiStS Vote For Sale Of Property To Howard
 School
ENSLEY BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD E,nSley An SOV II


 Practically $10O.0O0 was reached by morning incident to the resumption of it's financial campaign to build the new church on Avenue E and Twenty street. Following the vote on the Howard College High school, subscriptions were taken for the new church building, and 1t was announced the actual cash and sub scriptions on hand total practically the above sum.
 It is stated the congregation will spend S150,000 on it's new church properties. Following the service It was announced that the plans of the church building for submission to the contractors would be released during the next 10 days, and that work on the structure, which, it is stated will be the most commodious and efficient church in the south, will be started. Rev David Gardner, pas tor of the church, informed The Age Herald. that the congregation felt the necessity of eliminating further de- lay, as the transfer of it's church prop critics for the high school would ne ceSsitate the new structure at once Accordingly. a sketch of the new building was placed on exhibit, and it was stated that full approval had been given to the plans, excepting a few minor details, which will De worked out during the next few days. Dr. Gardner said that the work would be started without delay, and that the hesitation caused by specu- lating on weather conditions would not be further permitted.
 The new church bCilding, to be erected on the main street leading from Ensley to Fairfield. will occupy half a block and will include the lat est ideas in church construction. The architects drawings include a Sun day school building of exceptional efficiency and one which will give the Baptist congregation here sub stantiaI lead over all the churches of the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
REyIyAL SERVICES CLOSE

Revival services in progress at the West Side Baptist church closed Sunday evening There were 30 ad- ditions to the church during the re- vival, which was conducted by pr. William Sentell of Avondale. Rev. w. P. Price, pastor, brought the re- vival to a close. stating that a large membership was expected 10 develop besides those who had joined the church during the meeting, c. w. Ruley had charge of the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12
\ R M | STICE DAY EXERCISES H FL ]
Patriotic Speeches And Music Feature Enthusiastic
 Gathering
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ] Ressar1,ar AIa Nov II

A large audience gathered at the high school auditorium Sunday after noon at o'clock. when appropriate community exercises were held for Armistice Day. By their enthusiastic response to the patriotic speeches de- livered, and the singing of the na- tional anthem the gathering re- sembled those patriotic meetings held during the recent war.
 The principal address was delivered by J. E. Haffner, who figured prom inently in the war drive, and whose topic was Why Are We Here?" Another talk to arouse the enthusi- asm of the crowd was delivered by Arthur Greenwood of Birmingham, who made an impromptu talk on the BesseIler spirit, taking the sugges- tion from the spirit shown by the audience. Mrs. Lacey Edmundson and H. P. Lipscomb made talks, respect lively, for the Legion auxiliary and the Bessemer post, under whose auspices the meeting was held. An address by Col. Walter Bare of Bir- mingham, Ion "Reminiscences of the War" was especially enjoyed by the eX-sC ldiers.
 A program of patriotic music leadership of George Bowen; Miss Phyllis Waites, soprano, and a male quartet composed of Gordan Vail, George Bumgardner, George Houston and W. c. Baty. All the ministers of the city took part and a special sec ton of the auditorium was reserved for tEe Gold Star mothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-12

cine closet to break up coughs. It
 does this naturally, quickly. by stimulating themucous membranes
Evening star., 1923-10-15

grave of Will Adams. Beside him lies
his Japanese wife. Nearby is @ monu-
ment which was unveiled in 1912. The
inscription upon its face apprises the
stranger that "the graves of VIII Ad-
ans and his wife are on the summit
of the hill"
Certain names in history and IN fic-
ton become permanent personifica-
tions CT certain feelings, ideas or emo
tions. Uriah Heep will always stand
for smirking humility, Jeffreys for
the bloody minded judge, Jean VAL
jean for conscientious nobility. Ar
! mold for treachery and Nathan Hale
for patriotic heroism. Will Adams is
the pathetic figure Of the exile. He
was an Englishman. to boot, and the
English probably love their homes
more than do any other people.
Adams was a native of Kent. in
England. He was appointed sailing
master of fleet of Dutch trading
vessels which set out on an eXpedi-
tion to the East Indies in 1898. The
fleet was wrecked and Adams was
landed in Japan in 1900.
Because of his knowledge of ship
building, mathematics and foreign
affairs in general" says Terry. "and
because also he was bluff and honest
and unlike the fawning Dutch trad
ers and the shifty Jesuitical Portin-
gals, he became great favorite with
the ruler of the country, the Shotgun
Ieyasu, who by golden promises in
duced (and perhaps forced) him to
stay in Japan, where he was appoint
ed teacher of mathematics and ar
tillery, was employed as an inter-
mediary with the foreign traders and
was presented with a large fief of
land"
1t was, perhaps. this Englishman
whose genius laid the foundations of
both English and Dutch trade with
the country
I Some of his letters have been pre-
served and have been published by
the Hakluyt Society. Their quantity
spelt pages give a lifelike impression
or the writer and an interesting pic
ture of Japan as it then was. when
the land SWarmed with Catholic friars
and Catholic converts, and when no
embargo had as yet been laid on for
eign commerce.
He constantly reiterated his desire
to see his native land again and his
wife and children. History and the
drama have woven an appealing ro-
nance about this sad, solitary figure
held In friendly captivity far from
his native land, and the sympathetic
mind can easily picture him standing
on the summit Of the hill which was
later to be his grave. gazing visit
rully and with straining eyes at the
lovely sea unrolled at his feet, be-
yond which were the wife and kim
uiou anu country ne was never more
to see"
So far as the wife was concerned,
he partially comforted himself, sailor
fashion. by taking another, a Jap
anese woman, with whom he lived
comfortably for many years on the
estate granted him by Ieyasu
Ihose who enjoy a bit of pathetic
reflection may find a valuable hour
In standing upon this Hill on clear
day and looking over the undulating
country, which is very beautiful. The
woods are sweet and undefiled, a host
| Of wild flowers grow in the under-
brush and singing birds enIiven the
neighborhood.
And silently in the air hovers the
ghost of bluff. sturdy. honest viii
AuaIns' the English sailor who went
away and never saw his home again
ihis was written before the earth
quake. What the place now is like
| do not know.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
DR.. w. J.R. THONSSEN DIES

DR.. William J. r. Thonssen, wei
known in War Department circles and
local Methodist Episcopal Churches,
died yesterday at his home, 315 C
street southeast, aged seventy three
years. Funeral services will be held
at the home tomorrow at 2 O'clock In
terment will be in Congressional ceme-
terry. DIR. Thonssen was native of
located in Texas and thirty years ago
he came to this city He was con-
nected with the adjutant generals
office at the War Department and
followed his profession as physician
at the same time. He was also a
Methodist minister. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Katherine S. Thons-
sen and five children.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
and Thelma schnitt. Piano recital

and TheIma Schnitt. Piano recital
, by hostess.
DIR. II. p. Kuhl Of G0ucher College
will address the Shakespeare Society
Wednesday evening on "The Life and
Works of CHRISTOPHER Marlowe."
! Arthur j. Rhodes will deliver the
scene of the last hour of Faustus, in
the Marlowe play, "Dr. Faustus."
Program will be given at Corcoran
Gallery of Art.
Columbian Women OF George WASH
ington University will give the sec
ond of a series of free lectures to-
morrow night, when G. NJ Smith of
the Pennsylvania system will describe
Interesting Phases of Railway OPP
Grafton"
Mrs. Maud Wood Park, president of
National League of Women Voters,
Will be principal speaker at a lunch
con to be given tomorrow, 1890 pm,
by the District league, at the Women's
City Club.
The Sewing Society of the German
Orphans Home will meet Wednesday,
pm, at the home, Anacostia, D. G.
A card party for the benefit of
Division No. Q, Ladies' Auxiliary.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, will
be given tomorrow, PM, at Sol E
street Bring cards.
Evening star., 1923-10-15

you are at all inclined to value the
pleasure Of pure sentiment. take the
train out about nineteen miles to
Yokasuka, a picturesque town at the
foot of the hills overasoking Toxic
bay.
At the rear of the-town, crowning
Evening star., 1923-10-15
CARTS of ThaukS.

HARPER. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and heartfelt appreciation to our
relatives and friends for their sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes rendered at
the death of our son and brother. CHARLIE
T. HARPER. THE FAMILY. .
ROBINSON. We wish t. extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation 10 our friends and
relatlves Tor their Kindness. sympathy and
beautiful floral tributes at the death of our
daughter and sister, DAISY WEEKS.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
FIGHT WHITE SLAVERY.

ROME, October 15.-The cabinet has
approved the provisions relating to
the suppression of the white slave
traffic adopted by the Paris and
Geneva conventions
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Standwood Kobb will speak OF
The Psychology of Child Trafnfng'
at a. NJ. Fl. Practical Psychology
Club, 1880 o'clock, at the Franklin
Evening star., 1923-10-15

The Speech Reading Club for the
Hard OF Hearing. 1710 1 street, will
nave a housewarming party. to which
all interested are invited.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
WILL ADAMS
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE.

If you should ever go to Japan and
make port first at Yokohama, and II
Evening star., 1923-10-15
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

georgetown Citizens Association
VIII meet. o'clock, in Potomac Saw
ings Bank Hall.
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Fail quarterly meeting of PHYLLIS
Wheatley Y. W. c. A, S o'clock, at
Wheatley building.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
M arriaue.

RoVER-KRIEG. October Is, 1923 at Corpus
christi Church, Baltimore Md nv Rev
. James O'Connor ANNA NJ. KRIEG and
BERNARDIN F. ROVER
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Miss Mabel c. Linton will entertain
Continental Chapter. d. A r., at her
new residence. 260S seth street,
Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Char
acter dances hv Misses Helen Marston
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Central Labor Union will meet, $40
o'clock, at 1905 Z street. Walton n.
Hamilton of the Institute of Eco
ton"
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Free concert, o'clock, at First
congregational Church. Vocal and
instrumental program by the Nine
Baschi company, New York
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Howard Park Citizens Association
will meet, s o'clock, at Church of Our
Redeemer. Short addresses by mem
bers. Public invited.
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Glass in American history and civ
les. under auspices of the Catholic
Women's Service Club, COL z street.
s o'clock.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

Joseph F. Birch's Sons
1884 NJ St. NV. Esta6lisRed shnad he'd lS4l
Automobile Service.
J. WILLIAM LEE, Funeral Director ana
Embalmer. Livery in connection. CommOdious
chapel and modern crematOrium. Moderate
prices. 332 Pa. ave. NV. Tel. call II. 1885.
Evening star., 1923-10-15

Frank Geier's Sons Co.
l1I3 SEVENTH ST. NV. Main 2A72
Modern Chapel. Telephone.
Evening star., 1923-10-15

WRIST wATCH-EIgin; between Treasury
md Il. on 18th. Please return to NJ. Il. Ahril,
1876 NJ st. NV, Apt. =. Reward.
Evening star., 1923-10-15
Mrs. Maud Wood Park, president of

The Sewing Society of the German
Orphans Home will meet Wednesday,
pm, at the home, Anacostia, D. c.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-31
Allies Replies
Held Secret By
British Cabinet
By LLOYD ALLEN
United Press Staff Correspondent


LONDON, July 3l.-Allied re-
plies to Britain S reparations note
were laid before the cabinet today
by Marquis Curzon. Their contents
are to remain an official secret.
1t is understood however, as a re-
suit, of suggestion by Italy, that
the British note to Germany may
include an invitation to join the
league of nations. !,.. -.i...r.
Germany is understood to be
quite willing to enter the league.
Replies of France, and Belgium were
delivered formally in writing while
that of Italy was conveyed in a
brief conversation; between Lord
Curzon and the Italian ambassador.
A reply from Japan also is expect
ed.
In many quarters it is believed
further interchange of notes will
result from the cabinets consider
alton of the French and Belgian
suggestions.
Although it was reported that the
French note permits of exchange of
views, it is understood the British
impression of it is decidedly pessi-
mistic. t'-
1t has been definitely, decided
that Baldwin shall reveal the gov
ernment's official attitude in the
house Wednesday,.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-31
YOUNG NURSES
ROW MAY GUST
COUNTY BOARD
Sacramento Grand Jury
Rap Supervisors In
Hospital Scandal
ALSO AFTER DOCTOR
Protection of Garter
Peeping" Medico Is
Cause of Trouble
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Cal, July 3D.
Preliminary steps to what may de-
veiop into custer proceedings
against the entire board of Sacra-
mento county supervisors were TAX
EN- today by the county grand jury.
The jury filed formal demand
for the removal of Dir. H. e. Morri-
son, whom they have declared to be
negligent and inefficient. These
findings were based on charges of
drunkenness, over familiarity,
''garter peeping' and others filed
by student nurses at the institution.
The supervisors, who are respon-
sible for the conduct of the hospital,
have blocked every effort to force
DR.. Morrison to resign.
In protest at this attitude the 81
student nurses have resigned, their
designations to take effect tomor-
row.
The grand jury under an ancient
law still in effect, now plans to
file a bill of information in the
case, put the county supervisors on
l'defense in the superior court, and il
conditions are not remedied to de-
mand the removal of the five mem
bers of the board and appointment
of others by the governor.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-31
Outside Doctor
Says President
Is Better To-day
BY United Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO, July 3l.-A
physician not connected with the
staff attending the president, in
terpreting the official bulletin
issued at 10 o'clock this morning
said that it showed an undoubted
change for the better in the pres
ident s condition.
The change in temperature indi
Gates improvement as does the
more favorable pulse action. The
fact that respiration is not so rapid
and has regained its regularity
coupled with the report that the
pneumonia area has not extended
indicates an improvement, even
though this improvement may be
slight, the physician explained.
The Improvement in heart action
bears out the opinion of general
change for the better. The fact
that nourishment is being taken
with elimination satisfactory, was
interpreted as meaning that the
danger of abdominal congestion is
considerably lessened.
The bulletin yesterday morning
which localized the digestive dis
turbance in the gall bladder region
did not mean so serious situation
as first appeared, it was pointed
out, and the president undoubtedly
seems to be gaining strength. The
whole picture presented by the bul
letin this morning looks decidedly
more favorable than the picture
presented in bulletins late yester
daY, according to this doctor.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-31
onsung Physicians Saw General Condition Shows Improvement
Bachelors Stop,
Look, Listen!
New Cupid

Proving that the Ell Centre
Chamber OF commerce serves
in a multitude CT capacities,
Secretary J. T. Coyle acted as
assistant to Ian Cupid last
night in ARRANGING the wedding
of Leonard Burton Willetts
ard Floy Campbell of Heber,
when the young people we're in
need of some official to per-
form the ceremony which would
make them man and wife.
Having obtained a marriage
license, they called on Secre-
tary Coyle at the Chamber of
Commerce, and enlisted his aid
in getting them married. The
secretary finally located Judge
v. N. Thompson and asked him
to come to the Chamber of
Commerce, where the ceremony
was performed, with the genial
secretary acting as witness and
general factotum.
At the conclusion of the ce-
remony, and following congra-
tulations to the happy young
couple, the secretary asked
them to register their names.
Urwittingly, the bride signed
herself Floy Campbell and was
considerably fused when
the secretary told her that was
not her name any more. She
quickley scratched out the name
she had written and in its
stead proudly wrote Mrs. Leon
ard 3. Willetts.
After thanking the secretary
for his courtesy, the bridal
couple departed and ~. t.
is now thinking of setting up
in business as a matrimonial
agent.