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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
URGES IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING GOVERNMENT
 STRICTLY CIVIL BASIS
Religious Liberty Association Speaker Sees Danger in
 Religious Injection

"There are many items of political consequence that are menacing the integrity and perpetuity of this great nation, but none more dangerous than those movements of religious character now extant which have for their object the changing of our form of government from strictly civil to a semi-religious one," said Secretary Sanford B. Horton of the Religious Liberty association. whose headquarters are in Washington, at the Five Points theatre Sunday aft ernoon to an interested audience.
 MT. Horton referred to the demands being made by religious people in be- half of strict Sunday observance laws by the civil power and instead that inasmuch as Sunday observance was an ecclesiastical arrangement of the church it was the business of the church and not the state to deal with the subject.
 Our patriotic forefathers deter mined to found a nation which would church and state union in Europe. and they did not propose to lay the foundation for another Medieval or Dark Age period" said the speaker. Nor did they propose that a reign of puritanical intolerance should be repeated in this land of freedom"
 The adress was closed with a re- ference to the memorial sent to the Tyenty-first Congress by the gem eral assembly of Alabama in 1881, in which it was stated
 "Whereas, mush excitement exists, anC deep interest is felt in many parts of the United States, in con- Nc tl.1 -T,,I which have been made, and are still making to prevent the transporta- tion of the mail on Sunday; and whereas, also, the rights and opinions of every religious sect, whether they observe the Christian Sabbath or not, are equally entitled to the respect and protection of tho government; an whereas, also. it is thought prop CT, expedient that the legislature of this state should express their opin- ion on this impo. tant and interest ir subject, as 1t is confidently an- ticipated this measure will again be brought by it's friends before the present congress of the United States; therefore,
 Be it resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the state of Alabama in general assembly con vened, That the transportation of the mail on Sunday is of vital. import ance to the welfare and prosperity of the Union; and that it's suspension on that day would be a violation of the spirit of the constitution. and be repugnant to the principles of free government.
 "Be 1t further resolved, That the sentiment expressed in the report of the committee at the last session of congress. in opposition to the suspen- sion of the mail on Sunday, Is en- titled to the highest consil ration of the friends of the constitution. and every lover of civil and political free dom."
 Alabama was keen in 1880 t. see the principles involved in Sunday legislation," said MT. Horton. Can not Alabami. in 1923 see that the same ,r.nciples a.. involved?"
 The program was interspersed with patriotic music and songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mission Study class of the Womans Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet 1T the parlors of the church at 2:3( o'clock Monday afternoon. with Mrs W. S. McCurry as leader.
 The Women's Missionary society of the Pike Avenue Baptist church will meet at the church at 2:3( o'clock Monday afternoon, when the annual election of officers will be held.
 The committee on plans for tho proposed new building of the Firs, Baptist church is requested to meet in the parlors of the old pastorium Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock when the plans for the new church will be gone over. The committee is composed of the superintendent oi the Sunday school, J. W. Minor. Dr C. Gaines, B. s. McPherson, J. G. Darden, L. R. Vines and D. F. Fair cloth.
 Special Lenten services will be held at the parish house of St. Johns Episcopal church at o'clock Mon- day afternoon. at 10 o'clock Wednes- day morning and at 7:3o o'clock Fri day eNening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
RECOMM MENDED MOVIES

Mrs. NJ. W: Shell. city amusement in spector. recommends these films to be shown in Birmingham this week:
 Trianon-"Strangers Banquet" Strand-"Adams Rib." Alcazar-Saturday matinee. Wallace Reid in the Dictator" and Charlie Chap lin in Shoulder Arms" especially recom- mended for young people.
 Alcazar-"Only a Shop Girl"
 Rialto-"Island Wives;" Red Hot."
 Royal--"The Gentleman From America . OOdeon~.Tangled Trails"
 Princess--"Silent Vow" "Whiskers.' Five Polnts-"Primitive Lover" Head Juveniles; "Barbed Wire" young people '.Altar Stairs" young people: "The Or deal" especially recommended.
 -Woodlawn--"First Love-" Prisoner of Zenda." ndorsed in Birmingham: "The Altar Stairs:'' "The Ordeal" especially
 Lyric-"Your Best Friend;' ''The First
 Ioews-Pathe Review, 1ss. juveniles.
 Ayondale-"Choosing a Wife," Madness of Love-" "once to Every Boy" young people.
 pefsnne; snssn-p -primi.ivs Lover; Headless sas Horseman.'' especially recommended. ju-
 Belie-"Hoboes De Luxe" juveniles "Barbed Wire" young people.
 hampion-"Wonderfui Thing "The
 FroIic--"sweet Mama Fighting Blood" young people.
 Famous-'The Crimson Cha1lenge.' ..Cne Week of Love-" Dunbar--"Chasing the Moon." especially recommended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
WILL TEACH FIRST AID
pr. William FOnville To Conduct
 Glasses In Birmingham

pr. William D. Fonville, Birming- ham physician, has been obtained by the Young Mems Christian associ- alton to give course in first aid to the injured. The course will be open to all men over 16 years of age. Text books and supplies will cost S2. The course will be eight weeks in length, the class meeting every Tuesday night. First aid certifi- cates will be given all students sue cessfully completing the course. The first meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday night on the fourth floor of the Y. M. c. A.
 The course will be complete in every detail. Thorough instruction will be given In the structure and mechanics of the body, the bones, the joints, the muscles. the circula- tion, etc. Students will be taught the use of all sorts of bandages, wound dressing, splints, stimulants, etc., and how to treat injuries of every nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
ARRESTED AT HOTEL
Quartet Giving Tuscaloosa Address
 Held By Authorities

Two men and two girls giving their address as Tuscaloosa were arrested at the Liberty httel at o'clock Sun day morning by City Detectives H. E. Morris and c. E. Higgins on charges of false registering at hotel. At police headquarters. they gave their names as J. c. Williams, Tuscaloosa Armond Black, University of Ala bama, post office box 517. Tusca loose; Myrtle Belle Springfield. 1926 Fifteenth street, Tuscaloosa. and Florence Frances Springfield same address. Williams, Black and Flor ence Springfield were lodged in the city jail, where additional charges of being dangerous and suspicious char acters were placed against them while Myrtle Springfield was turned over to juvenile court authorities
 The quartet had registered at the hotel under<the name of Walker. Ac- cording to police, they left Tusca loosa at o'clock Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
Independent Presbyterians To Hold
 Roll Call and Name Officers

Annual church ni- It of the Inde pendent Presbyterian church will be held at 8 o'clock, ednesday night. at the church. Highland venue at Thirty y-first street.
 Every member of the church is expected to be on hand unless ill or out of the city," reads the announce ment. Every organization will be called upon to stand up and report the number enrolled and number present.
 New officers of the church will be elected and it is probable that the question of the new name for the congregation will be finally settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
MRS. HARRY B. URICK

Funeral services for Mrs. Harry B. trick, age 27. who died at Bir- mingham hospital Saturday morning, will be held from the residence of her father, Richard Myles, Sr., 241S Avenue G. Eisley. at 2 o'clock Mon day afternoon. Burial is to follow in Forest Hill cemetery. with Johns in charge. She Is survived by her husband, Harry B. trick; one daugh- ter. Lorraine trick: her father and mother; four brothers. James, Burt. Will and Richard, Jr., and two sis ters, Mrs. James Golson and Miss Mary Myles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS CAUGHT

Two, youthful burglars entered the Bernheim Electric company's build- ing at 2223 First avenue, Sunday aft ernoon, where they rifled the safe. taking $24.3S. They were captured by members of the Mongols club when they stopped to count their mo ney at Twenty second street and Avenue C. At police headquarters the boys gave their names as John Frank Howell, 10 years old. 6O7 Twenty second street. south. and Howard Marshall. 10, 119k Twenty first street, south The boys were turned over to juvenile court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CHURCH WORK DELAYED
$4O.00O Addition To First Presby- terian Structure Nears Completion

Another month is expected to see the completion of the new s40,000 addition to the First Presbyterian church, following a delay occasioned by shortage of materials and rainy weather. Practically 90 per cent of the work is finished, according to officers of the church.
 Several features are planned, fn- cluding a Sunday school auditorium on the second floor and radio re- ceiving outfit to be used to receive evening services broadcast from other cities The basement of the new addition will house the boys clubs of the church. with additional space facilities for kitchens and class rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
SELLS FIRST SHORT STORY

Albert Sidney Kartus. a 20-year- old Bessemer boy. has sold his first short story to the national magazine. Ace High. It Is being published in the April number. The magazine de- scribes the story as the best that 1t ever published. Kartus has been at tending the university, but due to q recent operation was forced to leave school for the remainder of the term. While student of the Besesmer High school he was noted for his lit- erary talent. editing the school paper and the annual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
RECITAL ATTRACTS LARGE CROWDS TO. CHURCH AT ENSLEy.
New Pipe Organ of First Methodist Congregation
 Used First Time
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD ! Ensley. Ala. March IS

The First Methodist church was filled to it's capacity at both the morning and evening services Sun day. beautiful organ recitals being rendered by 0. D. Allen at the morn ing service and by Mrs. Antone Fair cloth at the evening service. The new pipe organ built by the Austin organ company was installed under the direction of Mr. Allen, who is q noted musician. The program rem dered Sunday was very pleasing to the large audience. Members of the congrega tion plan number of or gan rectals in the near future, td which the public will be invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
HARDING GOING NORTH
Prcxident Attends Church And Rests
 During Sunday.

PALM BEACH. Fla. March 1S- President Harding. for the time be- ing at least, will let the subject of his renomination rest with the o. ficial word of Attorney General Daugherty that Harding will he a candidate for ie-election. The Presi dent and other members of the party declined to discuss the reasons for Daugherty's announcement at this time.
 tending church here Sunday and de- voting the remainder of the day to rest. resumed the journey northward Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
TODAYS  \ x sL ,yS
' MON.
 MARCH l 10 | 1923
AT THE MoHIES

Alcazai-Estelie Taylor in "Only a Shop Girl" and comedies.
 Galax-Betty Compson in "The White Flower"
 Odeon-"Around the World in IS Days."
 Princess--Wi1liam Duncan in "The Silent Vow"
 Rialto-Corinne Griffin in "Island Wives"
 Royal-Jack Hoxie in "The Dou- ble O."
 strand-Milton sills in Adams s Rib"
 Trianon-NIarshal Neilan in "The Strangers Banquet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19


 Musical program. arranged by Mir. F. k. Helm. director of WSY's Heart of Dixie Orchestra" Begins at s D. m., standard central time. Opening announcements. Just Wearin' For You" orches- tra. Violin solo, "Humoresque." Miss Elsie Thomson, accompanied by MT. Helm.
 Fox Trot, Tomorrow" Orchestra. When You and Were Young, Maggie orchestra.
 Fox Trot, When the Leaves Come Tumbling Down." orchestra. "Old Black Joe" orchestra. Way Down Upon the S'wanee River" orchestra.
 Loves Old Sweet Song" orchestra. My Wild Irish Rose," orchestra. "Song of India" orchestra. "Dream Boat" orchestra. Requests orchestra. Home, Sweet Home" orchestra. Closing announcements. Market quotation service begins at q. m. and 3 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

The Writers club will meet Thurs day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. H. Lewis on Third avenue. Plans in connection with awarding of several prizes the club recently offered will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
SALESMAN SLIGHTLY INJURED

D. J. Busby. automobile salesman, 1917 First avenue. north, was slightly injured at S:30 Sunday night when an automobile in which he was rid ing overturned on the Montgomery highway. Busby was taken to St vincent's hospital. After receiving treatment for gash on the head, he went home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CALLS woMEN,s CLUB MEETING

Mrs. Drayton Trucks, president Of the Ensley Council of Women's Clubs. has called meeting of the council for Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Ensley library. It is urged that every organization in the council send representative, as matters of importance are to be con Sidered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
BEssEMER BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Aee-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 10S1-W Those desiring to call Howe Price Bessemer correspondent, will please Dhone Bessemer 276
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
wOMEN,s CLUBS TO MEET

Birmingham Council of Women's
 clubs will meet at 10:30 o'clock
 Thursday morning at the Axis club.
 when business of importance will be transacted. All clubs are urged to send a representative to the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
ENSLEY BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in toucf with the Ensley bureau Age-Heralc correspondent will please phone Mrs Harold Mandy, Ensley 406-W. Th' circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at 309ia Nineteenth street Room A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
DIGAI. BAIRD

Funeral services for Dugal Baird, who died Friday night. following all illness of several weeks, al the home of his daughter. Mrs. John Galpell at Fairview, were conducted from the residence of another daughter Mrs. A. Y. Benning. 1905 Ninth ave- nue, Vivian, Sunday afternoon, Rev Joseph MeNeill, pastor of the Wylanl Presbyterian church. officiating. h. terment followed at Oakland eeme- tery. He is survived by two sons Robert, of England, and Dugal, Jr. of Orange Center, Fla, and four daughters. Mrs. Guy Hilton of Ems ley, Mrs. Balzell of Fairview, Mrs Benning of Vivian, and Mrs. Johnny Elder of Ontario, Can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
DEBATE POSTPONED

The debate on Resolved, That ap- plauding in the Epworth League should be abolished" scheduled for Sunday evening by the Epworth league of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church, has been post poned until next Sunday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
 FINER AT NnTUC1

FUNERAL NOTICE
 officers and members of Aladdin Tenn pie. No. 153. D. 0, K. K.. and members of Pythian lodges will assemble at Masonic Temple today at D. to pay last spects to our deceased brother, A. D. ThOrne, ROSS YARBROUGH,
 Royal ViZer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
GENERAL NICHOLS TO SPEAK

Maj. Gen. E. w. Nichols, head of Virginia Military institute, will speak to the boys of the Birming- ham University school. 2144 High land avenue, at 10 o'clock Monday. General Nichols will use as his sub feet Life at the V. M l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-Fore- cast for Alabama: Rain and colder, probably follc wed by clearing Mon day afternoon; cold wave Monday and Monday night; temperature freezing or below to the coast Tues day morning; Tuesday fair, slowly rising temperature in the afternoon fresh northwestern winds diminish ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
AT THE THEATRES

Jefferson Dark. Lyrie-keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Biiou-Vaudeville and pie lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
T.. M. AJTREY WINS AUTO

L. M. Autrey, who lives on the EnsleyMulga highway, won the Buick automobile given away by Protective Order of Elks. at their fun festival just closed, it was an- nounced Sunday. Miss Augusta Kyle, residing at 201S Avenue G, was awarded the diamond ring for the young lady who sold the most tick cts to the festival. The Elks' fun festival which has just closed proved to be a very enjoyable affair, and the members of the local lodge wish to thank the public for their liberal patronage, as the proceeds from the entertainment have been applied to the charity fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CHURCH BODIES MEET

Members of the Ensley circle of the First Christian church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. George Mann, at 261S Avenue G. The monthly general meeting of the Women's Missionary society of the First Baptist church will be held at the old pastorium Monday afternoon at 2:30, the Help CTS circle as hostesses. Annual elec- tion of officers will feature the busi- ness session and a full attendance of members is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
bESSEMER SEEKS ID OBTAIN LOWER TELEPHONE TOLLS
Civic Bodies Will Aid Public Service Board in Gath
 ering Data
BESSEM FER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD


 Bessemer civic bodies are to get behind a movement this week to aid the Alabama public service commits sion in obtaining data in regard to lowering the telephone toll charge between Bessemer and Birmingha The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce indorsed the proposal last week and other cinbs are to follow it's lead this week.
 The resolutions from the civic bodies are intended to show the sen- timent of the people toward yhe eX- isring rate and to offer the cem!nis- sion any services it may wish. The present toll is 10 cents. as opposed to scent toll in force for num- Der of years. It is understood that the toll reduction as proposed by the commission will also carry reduc- tion for the charge on direct wires from Bessemer into the main office at Birmingham. There arc large number of companies ntrc who have this direct service. and the saving to tEem even in a small reduction, would be great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta- tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m. oOth meridian time, March IS. 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
CURRENT EVENTS
PROGR AM OF WSY

| Civic forum luncheon of the Cham | Der of Commerce at the Tutwilel hotel at 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
DEATHS

Miss Bica Vernese Barkley-FuneraI services for Miss Bica Vernese Barkley, aged 12 who died at the residence of her parents. MT. and Mrs. W. H. Barkley. 2O13 Avenue c, Saturday. were held from the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial followed in Elmwood, with Johns in charge.
 Miss Sallie Lawrence-Funeral serv- ices for Miss Sallie Lawrence, "A. who died at her residence, 2603 Twenty-fifth avenue north, were nue, north. at o'clock Sunday aft ernoon. Remains will be sent to Columbiana, Ala, Monday morn ing by Johns for burial.
 Mrs. Annie o. Harris-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Annie o. Harris. age B, who died in Los Angeles Cal. Tuesday, were held from the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Marson. 1920 Twenty-third street, north, at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon Burial was in Elm wood, Johns in charge.
 Mrs. Alice ID. Orr-Funeral services for Mrs. Alice D. Orr, age 80, who died Friday. were held at 3:30 Sum day afternoon from the residence, 2134 Tenth avenue. south. Burial was in Elmwood, Lige Loy in charge.
 Andrew Daniel Thorne-Funeral services for Andrew Daniel Thorne. age 55. who died at a local infirm- ary Saturday morning, will be con- ducted by the Knights Templar from the Masonic Temple at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Johns in charge.
 Joseph Coby-Remains of Joseph Coby, who died Friday at DeFu- niak Springs, Fla, are expected to reach Birmingham ,Monday.ss4 Fu- uneral announcements will be made later by Johns.
 Edward Harrison-Funeral arrange ments for Edward Harrison. who died at Birmingham hospital Saturday night, will be announced later by Brown.
 services for Constance Ruth Con- nors, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Connors, who died at the residence, COOS Third avenue, south, Saturday afternoon, were held from the residence at $50 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Forest Hill, Vice in charge. Mrs. Hattie Bartee-Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Bartee, who died at local infirmary Saturday, will be held from the First Christian church of Ensley at ? o'clock Mon day afternoon. She is survived by one son, J. c. Bartee, and one daughter, Mrs. c. T. Barrett, both Lf Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

Edward Harrison-Funeral arrange ments for Edward Harrison, who died at a Birmingham hospital Saturday night, will be announced later by Brown,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
MILL TRIES FOR RECORD.

Employees of the Bessemer Rolling Mill are watching with interest the tonnage production of the mill this month, which already premises to sniash number of recor Is. On, rec ord that the men are going after is an all-mill tonnage record for March, and there is already a good margin to spare thus far. A number of in- dividual mill records are also ex- Lected to be broken. this being the best month for several years in point of production and efficiency.
 The Bessemer Rolling Mill for the past three years has been rated as most efficient unit in it's classified tion among all the property of the Steel corporation. This record has been maintained in spite of the fact that six years ago the plant was bad ly handicapped in the quality of la bor obtainable and other conditions equally as hard to remedy. How ever. under the leader .hip of Sur.r- intendent Walker Smiti aud his as- sistant, F. J. Drum. the morale of the men has been improved and the mechanical end of the mill brought up to standard.
 Last month the mill broke two rec ords. 24-hour production record on the guide mill and a 24-hour all- mill tonnage record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
SMITH TO ADDRESS KIwANIANs.

Industrial circles are interested in the get-together meeting that will be held during the Kiwanis luncheon at the Grand hotel Wednesday, when z. T. Smith. general industrial agent of the Southern railway, will be the principal speaker There will be rep resentatives from all civic clubs. Mir. Smith will speak under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce.
 His talk will he along tue line of suggestions as to plans to attract industries to this city. He has at his disposal information snowins what other towns along his system have done in the way of community ad- vertising. His talk will be interest ing in view of the fact that Bessemer is preparing an extensive publicity campaign.
 At the Wednesday meeting Bessc- mer speakers will tell of the many advantages this city possesses in tlie way of industrial sites, water and raw materials.