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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
YACHTS RACE SATURDAY
seamanship And Endurance Will Be
 Put To Test

CHICAGO, July l6.-(By Associ- ated Press )-Seamans and endur- ance of the crews and sailing quail ties of r Great Lakes yachts wilI be put to the test next Saturday when they begin the gruellins 38l- mile race for the Mackinac cup En- tries closed yesterday with one or the largest and fastest fields in the history of the race.
 Starting from the Chicago harhor and continuing up the entire length of Lake Michigan to Macinac Island, the race in the more than two days of stanstant day and night sailing calls for extreme endurance in the sailors, as well as exceptional saH- ing qualities in the yachts.
 The starting gun will be fired ar the Chicago harbor at p. m. Sat urday and the race is expected to close at Mackinac Island some time Monday afternoon or night or Tues day morning if calms are encoun- tered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
AT THE LYRIC.

Arthur Byron entrenched himself In an impregnable position with Birmingham theater fans who jour- neyed to the Lyric Monday night for the premiere of Welcome Stranger" Aaron Hoffman's story of a Jew in a little New Hampshire town In 1918.
 MT. Byron In 'The Bad Man" had won second place only to that held by John c. MacFarlane. but his work in this weeks offering by the res ident company surpasses other per formances.
 The part of Isadore Solomon. Jew ish merchant whC leaves Boston seeking a new home for his business In Valley Falls, N. H., Is one of the most difficult portrayed this summer, because of the length of the lines. The play seems almost a monologue with a touch of pantomime at times. MT. Byron deserves nothing but praise for the humor he imparts to the role, affording the audience op- portunity for a laugh every other second.
 Raymond Bramley gave his regular creditable performance as Ichabod Whitson, the shifty mayor. MT. Bram- ley Is one of the most versatile actors who has been seen on a Bir- mingham stage in a good while.
 James Blaine is excellent as Clem Beemis, whose electrical ideas make lot possible. George R. Taylor plays the part of the town banker capably.
 Hazel Corinne deserves credit as Mary Clarke, a part smaller than usual for her. Hazel Reading gave her sparkling performance which has become the regular thing with Lyric patrons.
 Russell Fillmore, Birmingham boy, made his first appearance with the company Monday night He had small part, but gave promise of what is to be expected next week, when he plays the lead In Getting Gertie's Garter"
 Scenic effects in "Welcome Strang- err as produced here are wCrtEy of enthusiastic comment. bringing ap- plause from the audience, especially in the fourth act, where prosI erity has come to Valley Falls.
 "Welcome Stranger" will enabls one to spend a worthwhile evening. The winter scenes will assist in fig ating off the warm weather.-H.W.S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
MURDERERS WILL
 TAKE NO CHANGES. WITH MALE JURY.
Mrs. Nitti- -CrudelIe's Convic- ton Is Lesson To Ugly
 Women

CHICAGO, July 16.-Bedecked in new straw hat trimmed in gay flow CTS, her hair freshly marcelled, ap- bearing to have emerged from beauty parlor, Mrs. Tillie Klimek. ac- cused of poisoning her fourth hus- band, walked into court Monday. But her pains had been for naught. The case was continued until the August term of court
 During her first trial when she was found guilty of serving arsenic In food to her third husband, Frank Kupszyk, which resulted in his death and a sentence to life Imprisonment for herself. Mrs. Klimek was surly and made no pretensions to feminine attractiveness.
 She shed no tears to soften the jurors hearts and sherred when the verdict was read. In the Jail where she has been awaiting the decision of the supreme court upon her sentence, Tillie heard of the death sentence meted out to Mrs. ti-Crudelle.
 Newspaper writers and other critics of the jury's death verdict said Mrs. Nitti Crudelle was homely, and had no feminine appeal. They blamed this for the harsh sentence.
 Tillie read all about this In Jail and taking stock in her first convic tion was pretty much a "vamp" when she appeared Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
PORTLAND CEMENT BRANCH |S OPENED
Increase In Construction Work Causes Establish
 ment Of Offices Here

J. R. Fairman, district engineer of the Portland Cement association, has arrived in Birmingham from Kansas City to open the new Alabama branch offices of the company in the new Age-Herald building. All operations in the state, heretofore handled by the southern division headquarters at Atlanta. will center in the Birming- ham office.
 Until the great increase In con struction work in the south began some months ago, the Atlanta offices handled all the southern territory of the association. However, the com pany has found it necessary 70 open branch offices in Jacksonville, Fla. Birmingham, New Orleans and Mem phis.
 The branch offices in addition to supplying the needs of their dis tricts, will assist builders in solving their problems by illustrations of the correct use of cement and other con- crete products. Information will be put forth in booklets and circulars and results of chemic;t observations will be given to all prospective build CTS.
 Jack Cozine of Mobile and S. H. Mo- Arthur of Birmingham will act as assistants to MT. Fairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
TWO MEN HELD
Hale County Sheriff Makes Arrest
 On Adviccs From Bessemer

GREENSBORO, Ala, July 16.- Special. )-Sheriff Martin earned the undying gratitude of Bessemer Greek when he captured two men and girl, alleged to have been headed for Florida in the Creeks au tomobile. The trio landed In Greens boro just at dusk minus any gaso- line. They were also lacking in funds and when they could not get the gasoline without the money of fered to sell their car for s25, &C., cording to Mayor Taylor, who grew suspicious and telephoned to refer ences supplied by the would-be seller. The inquiry was answered with a request that the entire trio be held. The two men are still in jail in Greensboro awaiting an of ficer from Bessemer, but the sheriff let the girl 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
GOVE RNOR r RE [ $ EDITOR CONVICTED
 IN LIBEL CHARGE
New Mexico Executive Con- demns Prosecution 0f
 Newspaper Owner

SANTA FEE, N NJ, July t6.-Gov- eruor Hinkle today signed pardons to Charles c. Ma gee, editor of the New Mexico State Tribune, convicted Cn the charge of criminal libel of Justice F. W. Parker of the state supreme court and of contempt of the Fourth Judicial district court presided over by Judge D. J. Leahy.
 In the libel action Magee had been sentenced by Judge Leahy. before whom he was tried. to one year to IS months in the penitentiary. In Judge Leahys court last week the editor was adjudged guilty of contempt on seven counts and sentenced to S60 days in jail. Fines amounting to S4.050 were assessed against the Magee Publishing company, code fendant, for the publishing and cir culating editorials, which the court held were in contempt.
 Calls Prosecution "Pcrsecutfon.-
 Commenting on his action in is suing the pardons. Governor Hinkle said that the indictment on which Magee was tried for libel was ob tained without the knowledge or consent of the party supposed to have been libeled." and that trial was held in a district where neither Parker nor Magee lives" and that the bringing of Magee to bar seemed to be a conspiracy and more of persecution than prosecution
 As to the contempt cases Governor Hinkle declared that they also were Ia persecution and the sentence harsh and beyond reason and the whole procedure a disgrace and blot upon the name of Mexico and the good people thereof"
 O O O
 Pardons Spcnk For Themselves.
 Asked for a formal statement. Gov ernor Hinkle said that he felt the pardons spoke fer themselves and that he had nothing further to say. The state constitution of New Mexico provides that the governor may issue a pardon to anyone inn mediately after a conviction.
 Irior to the issuance of pardons fer MaEee a campaign has been un- der way for the last two weeks urg- ing the governor to call a special session of the legislature to sit as court of investigation with a view to the impeachment of Judge Leahy, who, Maeee has alleged in numerous editorials, is controlled by political machine in San Miguel county Of which Las Vegas is the county seat,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
CROP OUTLOOK GOOD
Two Weeks Of Hot, Dry Weather
 Aids Cotton In Monroe

MONROEVILLE, Ala, July l6- Especial Leased Wire. )-The crop outlook in Monroe county is very bright at this time. The exception ally hot weather of the past two weeks has helped the cotton crop wonderfully. Although the boil wee vii has been very active in some communities, it is believed that fair yield will be made in spite of this pest. The corn crop is also looking good. There is very small acre age planted in corn this year com pared to that of former years Most of the farmers cut down their corn acreage this year and planted cotton instead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
ESCAPES LEPER COLONY

WASHINGTON. July 16.-John R. Early, whose detention as a leper caused a countrywide sensation some years ago, has escaped from confine- ment for the fourth time and has paid a visit to his old haunts around Washington.
 Having completed his call here, he today reported to the District of Co., lumbia health authorities, who or dered him sent back to the national leprosarium in Louisiana. He said he had been living at downtown hotel. He left the leprosarium three weeks ago, he told the authorities, and since then also had visited Chattanooga, Tenn, Asheville and Tryon, N. C., Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
"POISON' PHONE CALLS BRING ABOUT SUICID.
Woman Driven To Desperation By Anonymous Statements About
 Her Husband

PITTSBURG, July 16.-Driven to desperation by anonymous telephone calls. saving her husband was un- faithful, Mrs. Anna Holte. wife of the borough engineer of McKees Rocks, committed suicide last week, 1t was learned today. by Deputy Coroner Frank H. Spitzer.
 The poison" calls, according to af- fidavits filed with the deputy coro- ner came from both men and wom en. They were received during the absence of Holte and the family was never able to trace them. The prac- tice was long continued and finally Mrs Holte's health failed and she tnnls mi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
ROARING WATERS POUR
 OVER COLORADO TOWN
One Man Drowned While Railroad
 Bridge Is Swept Away

PUEBLO, Col, July iG.-The town of Florence, Col, 2S miles west Of Pueblo, is reported to be flooded with two feet of water rushing through the streets.
 One man is reported drowned. Th Denver and Rio Grande railroaG bridge at Florence was carried away and the bridge over the Hard Scrab- ble creek, outside of Florence, was also taken out. The western lines Of the railroad are blocked.
 Approximately two-thirds of the town was flooded with two feet of water which filled every basement and got into the first floors of the residences. In some places houses were moved from their foundations
 Four creeks pass through Florenc" and each of the four was carrying more than it's capacity of water. The flood waters came without any warning about o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
COMMITS sUICIDE, ExoNERATEn

NEW YORK, July 16.-Smith Wei- gand. 52. broker, who committed sui eide on being charged with misappro- priating the s60,000 lifetime earnings of Joseph Jacobs, a waiter was vir- tuany exonerated by Magistrate Oberwager Monday. Fate and des- tiny, the power which controls us all lord of lords and king of kings has closed the books in this case" the magistrate said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
DAMAGES ACAINsT CITY
B. Y. P. U. CONFERENCE

More than 200 young people attend ed the monthly Baptist Young Peo- pie union conference at Wilkes Bap- tist church at o'clock Sunday after noon. Gwylym Herbert, the presi- dent, had charge of the meeting and B number of interesting matters of business were disposed of. Plans were discussed to improve conditions of the Al standard, most of the pro- gram being devoted to this topic. The Wilkes church won both attend ance banners, while the two eff cheney banners were awarded to the Seventh Street Baptist church and the Union Baptist church. The next meeting will be held at the Jonesboro Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
CLUB RECEIVES 2z PIGS

received from Kilby dairy farms 2l head of pure bred registered Duroc Jersey pigs today. The pigs are the finest ever seen here and it is hoped that within few years q large mum Der of these pigs will be raised right here in the county. The pigs were bought at special price made to club members of $10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
VAUGHAN IS RESTLESS

GARDEN CITY, L. l., July 1s.- With daylight getting three minutes shorter every 24 hours. Lieut.. Rus sell l.. Vaughan Is restless to start on his second attempt to fly from New York to San Francisco between dawn and sunset. Maughan's prelim- mary test was postponed Monday to Tuesday, making Wednesday the earliest he can hop off if weather permits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17

guest of relatives at Atlanta
 Edward Posey is at the Eliza beth Duncan hospital suffering from an injured eye.
 Miss Corrie Hill has returned to her home in Montgomery following a visit with her cousin, Miss Clara Eugenia Donald Miss Hill was ac- companied by Miss Mcdonald and Miss Elizabeth Grigsby.
 Mrs. Robert Grant of Montgomery is visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles Bentley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURS

serious accident occurred on the Jones Mill -Monroeville highway yes terday when Claude Sims lost con trol of his car, which plunged over a steep embankment. The car turned completely over, pinning MT, Sims beneath it. MT. Sims sustained a very serious cut, the main artery in his left arm being severed. He was brought to town and given medical attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
EXAMINATION BEGINS

The Monroe county teachers exam ination began here this morning and will continue through Wednesday. Professor Barnes of Jones Mill is in charge of the examination due to the absence of Prof. C. A. Harris, county superintendent who is at the university summer school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
PLANS PICNIC TUESDAY
Birmingham Southern Students Will
 Go To EnsIex Pool For Afternoon

Birmingham-S Southern college sum- mer school students will go on swimming and picnic party Tuesday evening at Ensley swimming pool, sponsored by the recreation depart ment.
 The party will leave the campus at o'clock Tuesday afternoon and ex- pect to arrive at the pool at about 4:3O. Students living In town may meet the party half an hour later at the gates, that they may get reduced rates made for the students.
 Lunches for the boarding students will be furnished by the school dln ing hall. Town students are ex- pected to bring lunches from home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
LAWSON HELD FOR FORGERY

J. H. Lawson, 5yUy F1th avenue, north, was arrested Monday on charges of forgery by W. S. Adams, deputy sheriff. According to off cers, Lawson is alleged to have forged four checks on the Bank of Ensley, totaling $50. one on the First National bank of Birmingham for $15. and one on the American Trust and Savings bank for Sl5. Lawson was placed in the county Jail with six counts of forgery pending against him. His bond was fixed at $500 on each count, making 5000 bond,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
DAVIS-BUTRAM

Miss Helen Butram and Donald Davis were married at the home of Rev w. P. Price Saturday after noon at o'clock. Dr. Price per formed the ceremony In the pres ence of a few friends. MT. and Mrs. Davis will make their home at Bes- somer, the groom being connected with the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
WILL INSTALL OFFICERS

The recently elected officers of Myrtle Linton lodge were installed at their regular meeting last week. Tie officers for the next year are William Hardin, chancellor com mandcr; W. NJ. Chilcoat, vice chan cellor: J, w. Cardin. prelate; w. H. Williamson, keeper of records and seals; J. A. Roberts, exchequer; D. B. Barnett. inner guard; E. R. Foun- tain outer guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
PHYSICIAN INJURED
OpeIiknn In Hospital As Res0iN Ci
 PInster Falling From Ceiling

OPFLIKA. Ala. JuIy b.-lSpecIaI Leased Wire.) .)-Dr. W. J. Love of this city sustained painful injuries, con sistine of bad cuts and bruises on hls head and face by falling plaster n his room Friday night The wounds are painful, but not serious. He is at present at the local hospital and is resting easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
PERRY-sKEwES

Miss Blanche Sleeves and Lee Car penter Perry were married Sunday afternoon at the home of the brides mother. Rev. A. M. Phifer offici- ated at the ceremony, which was witnessed by a few relatives. The bride is a graduate of the Bessemer High school. and for the past year has taught here. The couple will make their home at Oakman, Ala. The groom is with the Corona Coal cnmnnuY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
LAUGHLIN-kIRK

The marriage of Miss Minnie Lee Kirk and Newman H. Laughlin was solemnized Saturday at the home of Rev. l.. A. Hurst. Only a few friends and relatives witnessed the cere-
 mony. The bride Is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Kirk The groom is with the Superior Pipe plant. They will make their home with the brides parents on Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
TWO ARE INJURED
Truck Driver And Companion In Hos-
 pitaI After Train Hits Them

Levert Bean, 16, driver of a truck, and Rainey Johnson, 23, riding with Bean, were struck by a passenger train near Tuscumbia Monday after noon. They were badly bruised about their heads and faces and Beans right arm was injured. The truck was demolished. The train brought them back to the Sheffield hospital. They will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
FEDERATION WILL MEET

The monthly meeting of the Fed eration of Auxiliaries will be held Wedne sday afternoon at o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. Im- portant business matters will come up at this time, including plans for the girls summer recreational cam paign, conducted under the aus pices of this organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
SIMMER SCHOOL CLOSES

The summer school, conducted at the Bessemer High school for the high school pupils of the district. has been closed. There was a large at tendance at this school from all sec tions. which was held to aid con- ditioned pupils. Prof J. o. Sturdivant was in charge of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
GLASS HAS PICNIC

Mrs. Ellis Terry was hostess re- gently to her Sunday school class at Pineview Beach. An entertaining program was carried out throughout the day. and a portion of the after noon was spent in organizing the Glad Girls class. The following of ficers were chosen: Miss Byrda Crop well, president: Miss Sara Walters. first vice president; Miss Sudie Cropwell second vice president; Miss Theima Jenkins. third vice presi- dent; Miss Kate Gilmore. secretary; Miss Paris Walters. treasurer; Miss Myrtle Gilmore, reporter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
INVENTOR IS VISITOR

Opelika has had a distinguished visitor in the person of Dr Miller Reese Hutchison. an alumnus of Au- burn and now famous inventor. He is now working on an invention to fight the boil weevil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
PHILLIPS-DAVIS

The marriage of Miss Bessie Davis of Watertown, Tenn, and pr. Willie Alton Phillips of Bessemer. solemn ized at the home of the brides par ents Tuesday, will be of interest to friends here. Mrs Phillips was one of Watertown's most beautiful young women and a graduate of the high school. Dr. Phillips is at Ensley. The couple will make their home for the present at Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
bESsEMER POLICE TO HUNT CHICKENS RUNNING AT LARGE
Claim For Damages From Dump To Come Before
 City Council
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HFRALD Bessemer. Ala. July 16

Rigid enforcement of the ordi- nance forbidding chickens running at large in the city limits will be be- gun at once, according to Chief Of Police Rush Randall. The chief states that there has been consider able complaint from all sections of the city during the past few weeks.
 An ordinance was adopted by the council in April relating to chickens running at large, but several alder men requested that sufficient time be allowed to elapse that owners observe the law. Officials feel that sufficient notice has been given, and will insist that the law be observed.
 Chief Randall has had several thou sand copies of the ordinance printed and these will be mailed or given to further that persons in sections where chickens have been allowed to run at large report to him, giving the names of the owners. These people will be allowed an opportunity to impound their fowls, and failing to do so will be arrested.
 DAMAGES AGAINST CITY
 The claim for damages recently filed by J. c. Pope against the city of Bessemer for S2,000, alleging that his property had been damaged be- s cause of proximity to the old city dump, will be heard at the TuesSs.y evening session of the city council This matter will be reported on by the finance committee and city attor- hey, to whom 1t was referred.
 Interest Is attached to this claim because of It's probable influence on owners of property in the West Lake section. The petition for damages claims that the fumes from the dump were offensive to occupants of his home and as there are a number of residents in this vicinity 1t is expect ed that they will take similar action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
BACK FROM LEIGHTON
Dr. ShackeIford Of Fairfield Finds Sister Improved
 FAIRFIELD BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Fairfield, Ala, July 15

pr. C. W. Shackelford returned Monday from Leighton, where he was called on account of the serious ill., ness of his sister. He said that there was slight improvement in her con dition and if her improvement did not continue he would bring her to a local infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
CHURCH WEARS COMPLETION

church are gratified over the pros poets of completing their church building in the near future. The con- tractors are making every effort to complete the building In the next few days. This church Is among the larger Baptist churches of the dis trict, with an auditorium seating 800. The church building contains seYerai large Sunday school rooms and large dining room. Rev. W. s. Price. pastor, is gratified at the interest shown by the young people in that section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
ONE DEAD, ANOTHER INJURED AT MORRIS
Quarrel Over Rent Of House Re
 ported Cause Of Tragedy

Ike Ware of Morris was killed ana Clint Garrett, also of Morris, seri- ously injured in a pitched battle early Monday morning as the out come of a quarrel Saturday over house owned by Garrett in which Ware lived.
 According to reports at the sher- iff's office, the trouble was the out growth of a misunderstanding about rent due. Ware is said to have re- ceived five bullet wounds about the heart and dio1 '-7tsT-'- e.ab ~tmOr.H ..r." .at 70, here phyF.eie1. 7rol- .n.y recover though
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 have b. {. -.-y .A.y "luness. Gai- rett, mine foreman. and Ware B timb berman, were both in the employ of the North Pratt Coal company
 Coroner Russum stated that after preliminary investigation, he had as signed no cause for the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17

The regular meeting of Fairfield lodge, A. F. & A. NJ. will be held Tuesday night in the Masonic hall Secretary Frank Parsons said Mon day that the meeting was expected to be largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-17
GREAT INTEREST SHOWN M EXTRA PRIZE OFFER MADE N BIG AUTO RACE.

Members Age-Herald "50,OOO Club" Announce Inten- ton Of Making This Week The Big Week Of All Extra Prize Enthuses All-Best Time Of All For New Members To Start