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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Papers OF Corporation 10 Be
 Filed By Stadium Association
Committees To Canvass City To Raise Funds For Build ing Statium Here

At a meeting held Thursday after noon at o'clock in tho Chamber of | Commerce building plans for tho ! final organizat' and the work of selling stock in the Birmingham ! Stadium association were scussed and a system outlined whereby the 1 Birmingham district could be covered It was also decided that corporation ] papers would be filed some time Fri | day for the corporation which would l carry the name of the Birmingham
 Stadium association.
 Borden Burr was ramed as chair man of the corporation committee
 while Ted Cottrell, of Chenoweth ] Sporting Goods company, was elected <, 8 chairman of the various com
 mittees engaged in the work of rais- ] ing funds.
 1 Plans will be further perfected dur | ing the day on the final organiza- tion and work of canvassing the ctiy ] will be outlined.
 l The stadium movement has re- l ceived the sanction of every booster in Birmingham and the movement is
 fast growing in popularity. With the perfection of plans for the build ing of the stadium plans will be i made for scheduling some of the ] south's biggest games here.
 Every member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce has been l asked to sell at least five shares of
 stock in the stadium association and | other loyal supporters of the move
 ment have been asked to do their part in raising funds. Subscription 1 blanks have been circulated to all
 those requested to aid in the move.
 A copy of the blank is reproduced below. Citizens who are really in- ! terested in sports in Birmingham and strive for the best interest of
 the city are requested to sign the
 editor of The Age Herald. The
 proposition is one and a sound busi- ness basis and while helping the city ] the subscriber can also help himself.
 The undersigned hereby subscribe
 for t, number of shares of preferred
 stock in the Birmingham Stadium as-
 sociation company set opposite our
 therefor ot the rate of $100 per
 share. It is agreed that the certi- ficateS of said stock may give the holders thereof. in lieu of dividends, for each share thereof, the privilege
 of purchasing, for the price of one, two admission tickets to any foot
 ball game which may be held in the stadium or athletic field to be con structed by said company, and that such stock may be subject to re-
 demption at $100 per share. at the
 option of the directors of said cor poration. Payment shall be made in cash, or by the execution of promis sorry notes, payable monthly. a t the lrate of not less than $5 per month. This agreement is conditioned upon
 the procuring of subscriptions to the
 securities of said corporation In an
 amount sufficient to erect suitable football stadium"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
AIRS VIEWS ON GORGAS

WAUPACA, Wis, oct. 1S.-Senator G. A. Norris of Nebraska declared to- day that the sale of the Gorgas power plant did not in any way affect the Muscle Shoals plant.
 T cannot say anything I have not already said in this connection" Senator Norris said. 'The Gorgas plant is entirely independent of the the Muscle Shoals plant, because 1t been used only for steam power. As a matter of fact. 1t could not have been purchased in connection with the Muscle Shoals plant because it is located on property owned by the Alabama Power company"
 Senator Norris is spending a few days at his farm here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Ny Own Is Shipped To
 Belmont Race Track

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-Rear Ad- miral Cary T. Grayson's My Own will be shipped tomorrow morning to the Belmont Park track, where ZeV and Papyrus are scheduled to race Satur- day, according to word received here from Laurel, where the cold is now chartered My own has been select ed to race in the event Zev is con sidered unfit to compete. It was not made clear whether there was any Likelihood of My Own facing the bar rier instead of Zev.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 18.-August Bel mont, chairman of the Jockey club, :, declared this afternoon that ship ,ment of My Own to Belmont Park did not mean that Zev would be withdrawn from the International match race Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Virginia Plays v. M. I.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Oct. 1s.- The University of Virginia football squad. driven by Coach Neale in preparation for the clash with the flying squadron of the Virginia Mili- tary institute here Saturday, worked in secret practice today. All the Vir- ginia grid warriors are reported in zoe condition.
 Reports received here from Lex ington are to the effect that the cadets are strenuously "prepping" for the battle and the squad is in fine form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
SEE FIRST TRAIN
Aged Chinaman Leave Mining Camp
 For Journey To Canton

LEWISTON. Idaho. Oct. 1S.-Al- though each has reached the age of 77 years, the first time Nah Yung and Pun Loi ever save a railroad train was yesterday, when they boarded it at the town Hof Greer, 50 miles east of here, in coming to this city on the first leg of the journey to their native city, Canton, China.
 For so years the aged Chinese had been at the mining camp of Pierre City, 35 miles from Greer, the rail- road point, and this is the first time since entering the camp they had caught a glimpse of the outside world.
 Until two years ago they were en- gagged in placer mining. their age forcing retirement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
MUSICAL DOGS TABOO

NEW YORK, Oct 1S.-The musical traits of 65 dogs Joseph Oller keeps in his East Side tenement caused him to be in court today.
 Mrs. B. Rubenfeld. a neighbor, com plained that he hard earned money. used for training the voice of her & year-old son. was going for nothing.
 Every time the boy begins to sing the dogs join in the chorus" lamented the irate mother
 Another woman complained that the canine chorus was running the piano. forte technique of her young daughter.
 The court ruled that Oller must by tomorrow get rid of GA of the dogs or go to jail for disorderly conduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
DRAWS CHURCHMAN'S IRE
New Jersey Presbyterians Condemn
 Annual Beauty Contest

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. Oct. 1S.- Atlantic City's annual beauty con- test has drawn the fire of New Jer- sey Presbyt erians.
 letter condemnlng the display ing of young women clad only in the scantiest of garments" is an affront to the country's morals, was read into the report of the state synods moral welfare board at the closing session yesterday. It was written by members of the First Presbyterian church of Haddon Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Cue Stars Practice

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-Four of the six cue stars who will compete in the professional 1S2 balk line bill Hard championship starting here on October 29. have begun vigorous training programs here.
 The quartet are Willie Hoppe, who will defend the crown he rega.ned a wear ago from Jake Schaffer: Roger ContL youthful French star; Erich Hagenlacher Of Germany and Edou- ard Heremars of Belgium recosniz- ed European champion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
FOOD PRICES RISE
Crawl Up Two Per Cent For Month
 Ended september 16

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-Retail food prices, on the average of re- ports from 51 cities, 10 the bureau of labor statistics, crawled up an- other two per cent during the month from August 15 to September 15.
 Los Angeles, Louisville and St. Louis with per cent were the high group out of 46 cities showing an increase. Others included Memphis, Mobile, New Orleans, per cent; Birmingham, Little Rock, 2 per cent; Atlanta, Jacksonville, Savannah and Washington 1 per cent.
 Manchester, N. H.. Charleston, S. C., and Portland, Maine, showed a decrease of less than one half of one per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
MISS PERKINS TO WED
Engagement Of Lady Astor's Niece
 To Britisher Announced

NEW YORK. oct. 18.-Miss Alice Perkins, daughter of the eldest of the five famous Langhorne sisters of Virginia and niece of Lady Astor, is to marry the Hor. Reginald Winn, third son of late ord and Lady St. Oswald of NosteL Yorkshire. Eng land. The engagement was an nouHced today by Miss Perkins sis ter Mrs. A. Ronald Tree, of th.s city.
 The Langhorne sisters are Wis countess Astor Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson of New York, Mrs. Paul Pipps and Mrs. Robert H. Brand of London, and Miss Perkins mother. Mrs. T. NJ. Perkins, who died in Richmond, Va, in 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Lynch Bout Postponed

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-The fight tomorrow night between Joe Lynch. bantamweight champion and Jos Burman of Chicago, at Madison Square Garden, has been postponed. it was announced tonight by Eddie Meade, Lynch's manager, who said the champion had dislocated his shoulder when he tripped and fell over his dog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
K. OF C. HONOR MINISTER
Council Presents Masonic Ring To
 Methodist Pastor

CLEAN, N. Y, Oct. 1S.-The local Council of the Knights of Columbus last night presented the Rev. Dr. e. F. Williams, who has resigned as pastor of the First Methodist Episco- pal church here. with Thirty-s sec ond degree Masonic ring. The oc- casion was a public forewell recep- tion for the clergyman, who has been appointed pastor of a church Tn North TonaWanda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Stribling Scores Kayo

MACON, Ga. Oct. 1S.-W L. (Young) Stribling knocked out Steve Choynski of Milwaukee in the fifth round of their scheduled 10-round fight here tonight. Because of an in- Raleigh, N. C.; Knoxville, Tenn, and Miami, Fla., this month have been called off. it was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
Gamecocks -McAdory

The Gamecocks cf University High school will be in fine shape to meet McAdory High at Avondale field Fri day afternoon. In their first two grid encounters several regulars were unable to play due to injuries. Only one man will be unable to enter the fray Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
CRAZED BY GRIEF
Hystcrical Woman HOamS Stree

Hystcrical Woman Roams Streets
 When Pet Dogs Are Poisoned
 CHICAGO, Oct. 1S.-Sobbing over the death of her three dogs, Mrs Henrietul Johnson, 40. was found roaming the streets here early today. Her light house dress deenched from the all night. cold drizzing rain. # When the three dogs, pedigreed Russian wolf hot nds. died of poison ing, Mrs. Johnson dashed from her home4 crying hysterically, her hus- sjtand told police. All night her hus- band and -neiEhbors searched sf This morning she was found. al most exhausted. Doctors said hei conditions is. serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
HORSES ARE PROTECTED

Man Fined For Skipping Steed. An-
 other slaps Wife But Goes Free
 ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. 18.-William Dilinan was fined $20 by Judge Mat thews in city court when he admit ted skipping his horse.
 A few minutes later Judge Mat thews freed David Holtzman after reprimanding him for skipping his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
NEAR NEW TRIUMPH

DiscOyerer Of Insu,iD Experimenting
 On Ensipient Anncmin Treatment
 TORONTO. Oct. lS.-The latest ex- periments of Dr. F. G. Banting, dis icoverer of insuiin. a.re in treatments flor insipient anaem D it is reported lin medical circles. The profession has been waiting some announcement about Dr. BantinaAs experiments. since Dr. Forbes Godfrey provincial minister of health. sad recently that the insulin discovered was near an other medical triumph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
MAST0D0N BONES FOUND
Human Skeletons Buried 1000 fears
 Also Are Uncovered

Also Are UncOvered
 SANTA BARBARA. Cal, Oct 1S.-- Fossilized remains of a mastodon, an elephant of a later era and skele- tons of human beings buried for a period estimated between 1000 and 10000 years were uncovered yester- day at Point Magu. Ventura county, by John P. Harrington of Santa Bar bara, a representative of the Smith sonian institute.
 Discoveries of great scientific value on the Burton Mound site in Santa Barzara were made few weeks ago A series of excavations will be con tinued throughout Southern Cali fornia by the institute, it was said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
FIGHTING FOR LIFE
Mobile Negro Robbed And Kicked
 off Trnin In Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, O., Oct 1S.-Robber of his savings of $500 and with his skull fractured and body injured, Jo- seph Chapman, 90, negro. of Mobile, Ala, is fighting for his life at Gen eral hospital here.
 Chapman worked and saved in Cleveland. He started home to visit his mother, travelling in a freight car.
 A strange negro robbed him and kicked him off the train here Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
HELD AS PLANE THIEF
Aviator Booked At Jail On Charge
 Of Stealing Flying Machine

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1S.-The city jail housed its first alleged airplane thief today when Paul Sparks, avia- tor, was booked on a charge of steal ing flying machine from a local airport. According to the police. Sparks stole the plane and flew it to Yuma, Ariz., where he was ar rested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
QUALITY CITIZEN DIES

Mrs R. M Murchison of Qaulity Ala, died suddenly at midnight Wednesday at her home. She is sur vived by her husband four sons and four daughters. Funeral services will be held from the residence Friday aft ernoon, followed by interment ir Rockford cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
RIDLEY CASE POSTPONED

ATLANTA, Oct. 1S.-Rev Ralph A. Ridley, imperial kludd of the Ku Klux Klan, and former pastor of the Central Baptist church of Atlanta, was reported as "too iil' by his at torneys to appear in police court this morning to face charges of drunk and operating an automobile" The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-19
s'-------- EO0TRAIL RESI1Iu

Presbyterian college 5S, Erskine 0. < Henderson Brown :, Austin col lege IT.
 Birmingham- Southern ', Millsaps (.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

The odor of cinnamon Is due largely
to the presence of about per cent of
volatile oil containing clnnamic aide
hyde
Evening star., 1923-04-24
ASK HALE-FARE CAR
RATEFOR CHILDREN
Citizens Association Adopts
Resolution as "Economic
Justice to Families"

Following stiff debate the Thomas
Circle. Citizens Association adopted a
resolution last night favoring half
fare for school children on the street
cars of the city.
The resolution was introduced by
Edward n Parker. who defended it
as an economic justice To families
with children. Dr. Starr Parsons,
president of the association, and n.
+. Carty also defended the resolution.
G II. Aschenbach. who said he had
nine children. spoke in favor of halt
fares.
tohn =. H"dssun. who said he had
made study of not only the eco
Monies but the justice OF the matter
strongly opposed the resolution. such
a discrimination would be unfair t"
the street car companies. Mr.. HodgSon
'contcndod, in an effort To XIII the
resolution.
The association Went on record
against the hedge and fence order of
former commissioner Keller. The
homes of the city. DIR. Parsons polnt-
ed out, need fences or hedges To
protect their lawns and should not
be forced to forego such protection.
The association authorized the
president to appoint delegates TO thc
District Public School Association.
\ resolution was adopted requesting
the Board of Childrra's Guardians to
allow the adoption by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry G. Brooks. of kosSlyn: Va. OF
TWO children. Loretta Mckenzie. eight,
and Nellie Raymond. three years old.
Six applicants. presented 10y q. y:
Reed and pr. Parsons, Were elected
10 membership.
Mrs. Jeter &. Fritchard. expressing
gratiticatiOn that the association had
obtained some safety isles around
dangerous Thomas circle, suggested
that efforts he made to obtain more.
in order to make the circle safer tor
ped eStrianS.
Evening star., 1923-04-24
ARGYLE CLUB BUYS
new GOLF COURSE
Site Is on Colesville Pike, Two
Miles From District Line.
Officers Elected.

Completion of plans for the pur-
chase of new golf course for the
Argyle Country club was announced
today with the organiZat tion of the
holding company and the election OF
officers. Joshua w. Carr is president,
Charles l.. Gable. secretary. and Ed
ward c. Baltz. treasurer The club
now occupies Il part of the old Town
and Country Club. on Illinois avenue.
The site to he purchased is located
on the Colesville pike. which
branches off the 18th street pike at
Sligo. Md. about two miles north of
the District line. The site is about a
mile from the car stop at the inter
section of the Colesville and 1th
street pixies. 1t is said to be ideally
located.
The work of constructing the golf
course ard d spacious and attractive
club house. with modern equipment,
will begin Immediately. ii was an
nounced. and will be completed by
the time the club has to vacate its
present quarters and course. A num-
Der of tennis courts also will be laid
cut on the new tract.
IL is planned that the club will oc-
cupy its present quarters for this
summer.
Evening star., 1923-04-24
TO DISCUSS WAGES
OF FEMALE HELP
New Employees Face Cut,
Case of Others to Be Set
tied, Is Said.

N-age reclassffcations OF women
affected by the minimum wage de-
ciSion OF the United Supreme Court
are to be considered at a meeting OF
the department store section of the
Merchants and Manufacturers As
sociation this afternoon or tomorrow.
Brig. Gen. Anton Stephan, president,
sava. Gen. Stephan said employees
taken on since the wage decision un-
doubtedly would be paid lower wages
than the minimum law provided, but
Evening star., 1923-04-24
SIBLEY HOSPITAL
TO LAUNCH DRIVE

Sihley Memorial Hospital Will
launch 1t campaign in October, 1924.
for an additional building to he used
especially for maternity work. This
announce ment was made by DIR. III. :.
France. president of the institution,
at the eighth annual tea and linen
shower of the Woman's Guild. held
last Friday in Rust Memorial Hall.
and stated by those III charge to have
been Il noteworthy success.
The amount of cash and linen re-
c"ivtd Will total nearly $4,000. ac-
cording to Mrs. France, chairman of
the linen shower committee. Fea
lures of the affair were the display
"f the liue2 donated and Of an cleo
triCallX lighted model of the hospital
and training school: a prOfusion OF
flowers sent by friends Including Ms
Warren q. Harding and the PRESENCE
Of Bishop w. f Mcdowell and of the
conference president. MI< reynolds.
who made TIL" trim from Baltimore
especially for the occasion.
Decorations uf the hall We're in
charge Of the Queen Esthers of
douglass Memorial NJ f. Church and
OF Miss Judd of Rust Hall. Among
those who participated in making the
affair ii success. We're: Mrs Harry
Underwood and Miss Clara Iutz in
charge of the tcarunm, Mrs. William
"A faui preSident OF the guild. Tracy
l.. JeffordS. Mrs. Lucian Clark. Mrs.
j. i. Edwards. Miss Hanl>in. superin-
tendent of nurses; Mrs. J. CogSwell
and Miss Elizabeth Rruha ker, dean
of Rust Hall. who formed the com
mittee on invitatinn; Mrs. Church. in
charge of escorting visitors through
the building: Mrs. Y. {. Woodbridge.
in charge of linen cutting and dis
tribution. and Mrs. Mary Chaplin and
Miss Elsie Freeman, in charge of
the young people.
The pages were Miss Ford, Mrs. f.
beach' Mrs n. Barker MIS-. Harry
ENaul. Mrs. Luther Neff and Mrs
Harry shaw, the last-named making
the introductionS. Rust Hall students
held a sale of sandwiches and coffee
FOR those remaining for the evening
entertainment
Evening star., 1923-04-24
%. c. Boy Scouts Spend Day
Fighting Maryland Forest Fires

Fighting and extinEuishing two
forest fires in three hours was the
manner in which Troop 63 and Troop
13. Boy Scouts of America, spent a
contemplated day of recreation and
camping Sunday.
A short time after the two troops
went into camp at Burnt Mills. Md,
telephone message was received
from the Silver Spring volunteer fire
department asking for help to fight
the forest fire at Four Corners, Md.
Scoutmaster Paul G. Robin Of Troop
73 and Scoutmaster Stewart of
Troop 63 Immediately formed fighting
brigades and marched three miles to
the scene of the fire. They fought
the blaze for about an hour and when
1t appeared under control Troop 63
and the fire department left for home
As Troop 73 was about to leave, the
fire broke out anew. Left alone, the
scouts went into action. and at the
end of two hours had the fire com
pletely under control once more.
Sundays fire marked the second of
this type which Troop 13 has been
called upon to extipguish during the
past year. The other occurred Sun
day. November IL, 1922. at Camp
Coffin. Chain Bridge. d. c.
FIRES UNDER CONTROL,
Evening star., 1923-04-24

were reported to be we'll in hand this
morning.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

lie did not believe that those en-
ployes now getting the minimum
would be reduced.
He said charges that wages had
been cut were exaggerated. How
ever, he poiuted out that there was
Il reClaSsification of positions being
made-that probably employees would
be transferred from present classifi-
cations. This, he said, would mean
reductions III some cases.
Evening star., 1923-04-24
FIRES UNDER CONTROL.
Cumberland Dispatch Says Blaze in
Maryland Forests in Check.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md. April pa
Forest fires, which had assumed dis
aStrouS proportions in this vicinity
Evening star., 1923-04-24
GLIDER CONTEST IN WEST
Oakland. Calf. Selected for Inter-
national Meet

Oakland. Calf. has been selected
by the National Aeronautic Associa-
rion as the location for the first in
rernational glider competition to be
held in the United States. The CON
test will be held between July 10 and
August Is. This award, announce
ment from the association yesterday
said. is contingent upon OaklandS $
ability to raise from $1,000 to $4,000
in prize money for the contestants.
capt. +. V. Rickenhacker. premier ace
of the American flyers in the world
war, has donated Il trophy for the
contest German. French and Brit
ish gliderS have promised to enter
the American competition, the an
nouncement added.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

Forest fires, which had been burn
ing for several days In many other
parts Of Maryland and throughout
Virginia. also were reported to have
been checked this morning with little
damage done.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25
HAYNES DEFIES
VETS OF N. Y.
Says Dry Law Repeal Is
Backward Step"

WASHINGTON. May Is. 49, New
York state In not exempted from tho
provisions OF the constitution % the
United states. The citizens ~ that
state can take their choice. they can
boo for or against tho constitution
The federal government Intends q
enforce the law as vigorously % Il
knows how"
This Is Prohibition Commissioner
Roy Haynes def 10 tho New York
legislature. which. at the end Of
Haynes second year In office, re
pealed the state prohibition enforce
ment law.
The fact that New York has taken
"a backward step" as Haynes put
II. has not shaken his faith In the
success OF prohibition.
twenty-five legislatures just ad
journed registered distinct progress
In enactment OF better prohibition
enforcement codes" Haynes haid. -
% 10 / ratio IL not no bad especial.
~ when II In recalled that New York
sympathy always has been against
prohibition.
Haynes admits bootleggers arc DO
ms n thriving business.
They likely VIII continue 60 do 90
for many years" no adds. Tho pro
hibition law will be violated just AZ
long as human beings continue 20 be
human beings. when other laws M.
no longer violated. violation OF the
prohibition law win cease.
''Of course you can buy liquor 60
day. but the man who does no IL an
idiot Sinety.nine per cent OF tho
stuff sold everywhere Ia rank poison
All Investigations by official and un.
official Investigators prove this"
Tho last year before prohibition
went into effect 100000 gallons
Of liquor was withdrawn from ware.
houses. In 1890. ain months after
prohibition became effective. with.
dfpwais totaled i2.s00y00 gallons
In 1891. Withdrawals decreased 20
$500. 900 gallons. Las; year tho total
was further reduced TO 1900. 900 gal
Ions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-25

Kissing In public was severely
punished in America in tho early
Puritan days.