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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
NAVY UNAFFECTED
Japan To Hold Rank On Sea Despite
 Ouake

TOKYO, Oct. 1O.-(By Associated Press. )-Officia1s of the navy depart ment stated today that although the Japanese navy losses in the earth quake and fire were considerable, they do net think the naval power of Japan was weakened as result.
 The warships Amagi, Mikasa and Naka. the latter light cruiser under construction, sustained the most ser ious damage. The total damage to the three vessels is estimated at 11,000.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
REsCURERs DISPATCHED

REPUBLIC. Mich., Oct. 1o.-All available men have been dispatched to four bad forest fires which ar. burning near here. Holdings of Henry Ford in two sections of land are rs- ported to be threatened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
IN WRONG HOUSE
John Smith Fined For Attempting To
 Retire At Neighbours

WAUKEGAN, Ills, Oct i0.-John Smith tiptoed into the house last night so he would not awaken the family and without turning on the light started to undress but was in- terrupted He was fined $5 today by Police Magistrate Walter Taylor when 1t was disclosed he had entered the home of Charles Harris by mistake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
"N0T TREATED RIGHT"
Tells His Family Troubles Tc Gypsy, But Alas

CHICAGO, Oct. 1o.--George Svo- boda. 24, went to a gypsy on South Halstead street to learn why his family was not treating him right" The fortune teller said his money was cursed and told him his troubles would end If he gave her S9oo so she could remove the curse. He did; whereupon gypsy and mon,y prompt ly disGppeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
WHAT EVERY COLYUMIsT KNOWS

She-It must be easy to sit down and write the funny paragraphs t at occur to you.
 He-Oh, the sitting down and the writing are easy eonugh: it's the oc- curing that's hard.--Boston Trans criDt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
STOCK SALESMAN HELD

NEW YORK, Oct. 10.--Samuel W. Clover, stock salesman. was arr rested today for an alleged stock S20,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
ALWAYS PnPuLAR

Jud Tunkins says the man who minds his own business instead of being a valuable citizen Is merely apt to get the reputation of being un- socia iable.--Washingt gton Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
NAMED POET LAUREATE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., oct I0.-By concurrent resolutions adopted today n both houses of the general assem- bly,, Charles T. Davis of the Arkansas Gazette staff was named poet laure- ate of Arkansas. in the first appoint ment of its kind in the states his tory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
MEyICO ADMITTED

PARIS, oct. 10.-Mexico's applica- ton for membership in the Inter- national Chamber of Commerce was approve today by the executive con- mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
FIRST BLOOD FLOWS
Trouble Results In LOngshoremen,s
 Strike At NOrfelIx

NORFOLK, Va. Oct. 1e.- First blood of the longshoremen's strike now in progress here, resulted late today when party of negro laborcrs. returning from work at the piers, were fired upon. Three non-union men were wounded. The attacking party is said to have escaped in automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
LAST MINUTE
 NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
MExICAN ARREsTED

BALTIMORE, Oct. 10.--Emeterio De La Garza. Mexican statesman and candidate for the presidency of that country, was arrested in Washington tonight and brought to Baltimore on a charge of obtaining money by means of.false representation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
just look at these
 then buy 1uhere you please
then

If these wonderful values don't sell themselves on sight, then you're poorer judge of quality than we think you If they don't get your order in compe- tton and comparison with anything tosvn then it's because you got close friend in another store or charge account that you can't break away from But clodblooded spot cash business basis you re just to buy here as you look And you won't have
 to look any further than corner window display to make up your mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
THAT'S ALL RIGHT

BrickIayers Fined $5 For Working
 sunday. But Make $30
 LARCHMONT, N. r.. Oct. 10.--Four bricklayers were fined S5 apiece here yesterday for working on the Sabath. That's all right" they said as they peeled off the bills. Counting the double overtime we make $35 for every SundaY's work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11

While the Giants were fighting for worlds series glory today, Ralph Shinners, a member of the Giant squad was fighting for his life in Lutheran hospital, where he has been confined for several days suffering from typhoid influenza. Shinners' condition tomorrow morning, it is said, will determine whether he can survive the malady. Shinners Is a substitute outfielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11

Whatever you have in mind we have in stock Single and doublebreasters two three and four-button models; styles that range from the jazz the ultra conservative in fabrics and patterns please every taste models and sizes to fit every Stouts. longs shorts and all the rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Reader-No. 1: To keep the shine off your nose try this lotion: Borax, l dram; camphor water, halfpint.
 No. 2: Pumice stone will remove the hair from your arms, but only temporarily. It is apt to come out stronger and darker.
 No. 3: No; only operative measures will successfully reshape the nose.
 No. 4: Bathe the eyes several times daily with cold salt water and culti- vate the habit of opening the lids widely. This will make them appear larger.
 No. 5: You can do much to improve the appearance of the ears by mas saging them daily with warm olive oil and binding them snugly back to the sides of the head with a band age. In this way you can train them back, which cuts eff from their ap- parent size Girls can further reduce the size of their ears by dressing the hair becomingly around and over the ears.
 Marion:-Your weight should be 105 pounds. At your age, Is, tastes can be formed for wholesome diet, whereby you will not only reduce 25 pounds without effort, but greatly improve your health. You must give up all sweets and white flour foods. Let your summer diet consist of fresh green vegetables, fruits, coarse cereals, lean white meat (sparingly), skinned milk, lemonade. Practice deep breathing all the time and exer- else in the open air as much as pos- sible.
 Edna-I do not see why. from your measurements, if they were taken correctly, you thin,- your bust too large. It seems to me the propor- tions are admirable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Victoria Rebekah lodge will have the regular meeting Friday night at Woodlawn. Degrees will be con- ferred on several candidates. Re treatments will be served.
 The sewing club of the Victoria Rebekah lodge will meet Thursday Lake.
 Victoria Rebekah team will confer degrees on candidates next Tuesday night, August z, at Fraternal hall.
 All members of Band No. 2 of St Pauls Altar society are requested to prepare an article during the month of August for the bazar to be given this fall.
 Tie Ladies Auxiliary of A. O. H will hold it's regular meeting Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 at the Knights of Columbus hall.
 Mrs. A. F. Almgren will be hostess to the Mowee club Thursday. All members are urged to be present.
 Members of Electa chapter, O. D S, are planning an ice cream supper for August IS at Robert Murray s drug store in Avondale.
 The West End Study club is plan ming to have a general parade and baby show in August. The exact date will be announced later. It is hoped that mothers will see to having thelr babies registered. There will be con tests and prizes will be awarded. For further information call Mrs. J. IL White, West End 424.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
JEFF DAVIS CHAPTER
 MEETS AT CLUB ROOMS

The Jefferson Davis chapter of the U. D. C.. of which Mrs. Charles Donoho is president, met on We'd nesday morning at the Blue Triangle club rooms for the purpose of con- sidering names of Alabama heroes to be carved on the bronze tablet in the Hall of Fame in Stone Mountain. An interesting feature of the meet ing was the talk on Col. w. H. Den son and his incomparable qualities, made by a veteran from Camp Cle- burne, who could not resist suggest ing this colonel's name for one Of the five Alabama heroes to be im- mortallzed in Stone Mountain.
 It was suggested by the president that each member make study Of Alabama heroes of the Civil war be- fore the next meeting, which will be held after the president communi- cates with Mrs. Thomas M. Owen in Montgomery.
 A pictorial edition of Stone Noun tain is in the hands of the chapter president, to be shown to the mem bers. All funds collected from the sale of this pictorial edition will be used for the memorial fund.
 It is especially desired to get do- nations to the memorial fund. Among those who have given donations al ready are Misses Annie and Lucy Wheeler, daughters of Gen. Joseph Wheeler, who have contributed s1.O0O. Jefferson Davis chapter plans also to give s1,oo0, paying s200 an- nually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MANY ATTEND DfNNER-DANCE AT LINGER LONGER LODGE

Linger Longer Lodge was the scene of many happy dinner parties on Wednesday evening, an unusually large number having made reserva- tions for the weekly dinner-dance, After delicious course dinner, danc- ing was enjoyed until late hour the parties motoring back in the moonlight.
 Among those who had reservations were Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Allen, MT George M Edmonds, MT. Hunter Blackwell, MT. Julian Saks, Mir. and Mrs. John F. Andrews, MT. and Mrs Clarence Rice, MT. and Mrs. George c. Harris, MT. and Mrs. Warner Wat kins Mir. and Mrs. c. K. Wells, Mir and Mrs. w. J. Brown. MT. and Mrs Page Sloss, MT. and Mrs. Henry Goodman, MT. Leon Cole and MT Thomas D. Cole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MRS. OBERING ENTERTAINS
 FOR ATTRACTIVE VISITORS

Honoring five of Blrmlngnam most attractive visitors, Miss kath- crime Dwyer of Chicago, the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Monroe; Misses Adelaide Torbert and Ellzaoetn Crabbe, the guests of Mrs. Charles Whelan; Miss Carrie Jackson, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. B. A. Mono ghan, and Miss Mary Esther Borden' the guest of Miss Octavia Howard Mrs. Henry Obering entertained at bridge luncheon Tuesday morning.
 The prize for the top score was awarded Miss Katherine Dwyer, ana Miss Margaret Seller won the conso- lation.
 Attractive memory books were given as favors to each guest or honor.
 Other guests who enjoyed the hos pitality of Mrs Obering were Misses I,ouise Pearson, Jean Arnold, Mary Schroeder, Katherine Grubb, Dennis Hydinger, Marie Plasance. Marjorie Alexander, Margaret Baker, Jose, e, phine Thornton, Mrs. J. D. Moore and Mrs. J. J. Duncan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MIsIS JAMIE BARRETT
 ENTERTAINED IN DANVILLE

Formal announcement was made last Sunday of the engagement of Miss Jamie Sutherlin Barrett to MT. Julian c. Jordan, IT,, of Danville, Va, the wedding to take place in New York city in the early fall.
 This announcement Is the occasion fer a most cordial and widespread interest throughout the south. Miss Barrett is a lovely young girl and a great favorite in Birmingham. She has much natural beauty and charm and has travelled widely in America and Europe. She is the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Edward Bar rett, her mother having been Miss Jamie Sutherlin Smith, who, before her marriage, was a famous southern belle and beauty of Danville and her father, a prominent member of the Barrett family of Augusta. For number of years he was owner and editor of The Birmingham Age-Her ald> Miss Barrett is a sister of MT. Edward Barrett, Jr, and Miss Kittie Barrett of Birmingham.
 Miss Barrett is being given many social attentions in Danville, where she is now making her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MRS. BENNETT
 HONORED IN MOBILE

Mrs. l.. E. Bennett, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Warren Christian in Mobile, is being enter tained at a number of social affairs during her stay there.
 On Saturday Mrs. Bennett shared honors with Miss Frances Locke of Atlanta, who is also visiting in Mo bile, the guest of Miss Helen O'Fer- rell, at a bridge party given at the Marston tea room, when Miss O'Fer- rell was hostess. Those invited to play bridge were: Mrs. Warren Christian, Mrs. Barney Sheridan, Jr., Mrs. R. F. Neville, Jr, Mrs. Martin Thoss, Misses Helen Erickson, Aphea Hurlbert, Marion Maury.
 Mrs. Bennett was compilmented at three tables of bridge at the Coun- try club last Wednesday afternoon, and at one table of bridge both Wednesday and Thursday by her sis ter, Mrs. Christian. She was also guest at Mrs. Carol Cowans bridge party Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
Minneapolis Visitor Honoree At Many
 Parties

During the month of July, Bir- mingham has entertained many love- ly visitors. Among these one of the most chaming whose visit will con tinue into August, is Miss Elizabeth Cuzzort of Minneapolis, who came down from her northern home to be the guest for several weeks of Mrs. G. M. Lathem.
 Miss Cuort has been hoonred with many social attentions during her stay here. ana many more have been planned for her for the remainder of her visit.
 For this week alone, every mo- ment will be filled with parties the details of which have already been completed. On Thursday afternoon, Miss Cuzzort will be guest of honor at a swimming party at Lake Oliver, when Mr. Fred Carter entertains a number of friends.
 Friday afternoon, Mrs. G. M. Lathem will entertain a merry party of young people at a picnic on Ca haba river, honoring Miss Cuzzort
 Saturday will have a double share with luncheon at one o'clock given by Miss Opelia Lathem at her home and a swimming party in the after noon, at the Hayden camp on Cahaba river when Miss Clara Hayden will be hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
groomsmen at the Seay- Miles we'd ling Wednesday afternoon.

groomsmen at the Seay- Miles we'd ling Wednesday afternoon.
 Mir. Alex Walker spent Tuesday in Montgomery with friends.
 Mrs. R. H. Lee returned to her home Friday after spending several weeks with relatives in Uniontown and Chickasaw.
 Miss Wil1ouise Carter is visiting friends in her former home of Green vile.
 MT. Henry S, Hill and family spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. j.. Early Nix, in Guntersville. Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen has re- turned from a two-week trip to the coast.
 Mrs. W. L. Lathem of Huntsville Is spending two weeks in Birmingham with relatives and friends. MT. Robert Cunningham and MT. Edwin Cunningham are visiting their uncle, MT. Terrell Bramley, in Hunts vile.
 Eunice and Lanoice Jenkins of Lineville are visiting friends in the city.
 
 Mrs. Clinton Garrett of Delta, Ala, is spending several days with her daughter, Mrs, Loderic Curry.
  ADD ANNOUNCEMENTS .. e. .. The Philathea class of the South side Baptist church will entertain at a social meeting on Thursday eve ming from to g in the class room.
 
 The women of the Avondale Meth odist church will serve a chicken dinner at POP Spring street Friday at noon. The public is invited
 
 The women of the Gate City W. M. U. will give an ice cream supper Thursday evening on the church lawn, the funds to go to the Gate City Baptist church.,
 There will be a band concert at Magnolia Park Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. An interesting feature will be folk dancing by the children. Soft drinks will be sold. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
JOINT HOSTESSES HONOR
 MIR. AND MRS. SMITH

MT. and Mrs. N. L. Pierce and MT and Mrs. C. H. Hewitt were joint hostesses on Sunday at the home or Mir. and Mrs. Pierce when they en- tertained at an informal dinner party in honor of MT. and Mrs. S. L. Smith who will leave Thursday for Los An geles, Cal. .
 Covers were laid for 22 guests, in cluding the children and grandchil- dren of the honor guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MISS STANFORD HONORED AT LUNCHEON PARTY

Miss Jean Stanford of Camden, who is the house guest of Miss Kath- ryn Carter, was honoree at a lovely luncheon party Wednesday, when Miss Carter entertained at the Tut wiler hotel.
 Those enjoying the luncheon were Misses Stanford, Mary Paine, Vivian Trechsel, Elizabeth Salter, Marjorie Craig; Mesdames Al D. Stafford, T. R. Martin and R. R. Wright
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
)4IALLIEE $ CLUB EVENTS # FASHIONS
SWIMMING PARTY FOR
MISS WOHL, BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Helen Wohl, popular bride elect, will be honoree on Sunday aft ernoon when Mrs. A. Goldberg and her daughter, Mrs. I. Letshutz will entertain jointly at hay ride and swimming party at West Lake. Miss Wohl will be married on August 12 to Mir. Jacob Goldberg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
GREENSBORO GIRLS
 ENTERTAINED AT BRIDGE

Miss Adelaide Torbert, Miss Eliza beth 'Crabbe and Miss Carrie Jack son, who form lovely group of vis- itors from Greensboro, were hon. orees on Monday afternoon when Miss Margaret Seller entertained at bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

near Mentone' ol Eamp Alani-
 ots of Alabama; % of the beauty
 the BirmingFon this occasion,
 buntain at MSam people on the
 the camkntone were the guests
 A delS.
 entertYghtful program for their
 l5<fhment was given at Council Yhaei, which is the center of all so- cial and dramatic activities. It is built of logs and contains a large l old-fashioned fireplace, a piano, Vic- trola and easy chairs. The porch or the Council hall extends to the brow of the mountains and commands a wonderful view of the distant range of mountains and the gorgeous sun sets.
 On Wednesday evening of last week, the New Orleans people on the mountain were guests at the camp, when the first play of the season, A Parody-Hamlet, Prince of Denmark was given.
 Camp A1anita, which is a new camp for girls at Mentone, is now beginning it's second month and all reports state that the program Is
 
 camp is great success. Moun- tains, rivers, forests, and cliffs, con tribute their special part in afford ing a member of Camp Alanita a full and well-rounded camping eX- s,erience. The young girls who have met there for eight weeks for nor (nal, healthful activities represent most of the southern cities.
 Swimming and horseback are nat orally the sports most enjoyed by he girls. However, tennis, basket ball, volley> ball. track and quoits hold a large and enthusiastic place with many campers.
 One of the most interesting stu dies of Camp Alanita is the Arts and 8Crafts class led by Miss Myrtle Pujol of Newcomb college, New Orleans. Courses in weaving, basketry and practical decorating are taught by Miss Pujol, who plans for each camp r to design and make some useful rt islR during the season.
 bf the most impressive eve Engs of the camp was Saturday vening when the weekly Pow-wow vas held. The campers gathered at Sunset rock and formed an unbrok- n circle around the fire. When Miss Park, the director, gave the signal, he fire was lighted. Supper was toked and stories of romance and Indian lore were told, which made NlVld many historic IactS or the Cherokee tribe in their association with this spot nearly four centu- ries ago. Then camp songs were sung and it was an inspiring sound to hear the girlhood of America sing ing in harmony with all nature. When tattoo sounded at o'clock the campers stole silently to their wigwams.
 During the summer, there have been fifty-five people from Birming- ham who have visited Camp Alanita and the whole fifty-five declared that the camp surpassed any they had ever seen in both equipment and scenery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MIR. MCCORMACK POSTPONES FIR RATERNITY PARTY

MT Harry Mccormack, who was to have entertained the Phi Gamma fra
 ternIty at Linger Longer Lodge on
 Wednesday, has been called out of
 the city and on this account has postponed the entertainment until
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

Because copper has nine times the heat conductivity of cast iron an air. cooled automobile motor has been designed having copper rms weloed tn the iron cylinder castings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

Shears for barbers, invented by a West Virginian, are operated by an electric motor that drives a flexible shaft and gearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

our electric lamps concealed in stJet and supplied by a storage ry carried on a belt Illuminate xloves worn by a traffic police o. his signalling hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

new automobile speedometer |Aes danger signal on the instru-
 k.ic boaru of car and cuts the
 nttion 1T any predetermined speed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. W. A. Page and children left Wednesday to spend several weeks With Mrs. Pages parents, MT. and Mrs R. M. Murchison. in Equality,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

MT. V. E. Gates and son, John Douglas, have returned from a pleas ant visit to friends and relatives in Equality, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

Congressman Almon was the dis tinguished guest Sunday of Mr, and Mrs. N. L. Pierce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
irmingham Nlgt I,. |Obserued At Cd iS Alqnita Fp

Birmingham night 1;, ., TZ, '
 near Mentone, o1 Eamp Alani- ots of Alaoamae of the beauty
 the Birmin/on this occasion, buntain at ASam people on the the camkntone were the guests 1 A del5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

Mrs. l.. E. Bennett Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Warren Christian, in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

Andy Wilson has returned to Bir- mingham after having spent ten days with his parents at their home in Chickasaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

MT. Roy Cox Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. T. J. Miles at their home on South Lawrence street in Mont gomery. He will be one of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-05
DAILY BUSINESS EDITORIAL
A Valuable Compendium Of Fact-Sprit OF Rivalry
BY F. JOHNSTON

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