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Evening star., 1923-05-24
TROOPS WITHDRAW.
Bandits Puzzled at Cessation of
Negotiations.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TIENTSIN, May 24.-The Chinese
government troops which had sur.
rounded the Suchow train bandits and
their foreign captives in the Paot-
zuku Mountain stronghold have fallen
back six miles, according to advices
received today from Lincheng. The
brigands' outposts are following the
troops as they retire.
The bandits, apparently puzzled at
the recent cessation of negotiations
for the release of the foreign prison
ers, sent messengers to the relief
workers at Lincheng demanding that
newspapers be sent UP to them. The
newspapers were sent. but the relief
party carefully deleted all matter
pertaining to the kidnapping.
Cnptives Are Well.
In reply to a message from his
family in San Francisco. transmitted
to him through the Associated Press.
Mai. Roland w. Pinger. one of the
captives, sent out the following:
II am with Allen and Solomon
Evening star., 1923-05-24

south of England, but was detained
by the debt funding negotiations. No
prediction could be made today jusr
when he would be able to leave his
confining quarters, which will depend
on the judgment of Dr. Wilmer.
Ordered to Rest.
Orders that he shall see no one or
engage in any duty that will require
the use of his eyes, may prevent Am
bassador Geddes from signing the
papers in the British debt settlement
as early as had been anticipated. The
only step said to be necessary for this
negotiation TO be brought to a con-
clusion is for exchange of papers be
tween the ambassador and members
of the debt commission.
Should his condition remain serious
for any length of time the task Of
putting the finishing touches on the
final debt settlement may be turned
over to Henry Getty Chiffon. coun-
selor of the embassy. and who ranks
next to the ambassador in this
country.
Evening star., 1923-05-24
HOLLAND TO APPEAL
FROM SHIPS RUM BAN
Envoy Here Instructed to Take Up
Question in Friendly
Spirit.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
THE HAGUE, May 24.-The foreign
minister, Van Karnebeek, today in
formed parliament that he had in
structed DR.. C. a. Everwijn, minis
ter for the Netherlands to the United
States, to approach the Washington
government in a friendly Spiri. and
draw its attention to the inconven-
fence that Holland will suffer by rea-
son of the decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States declaring
that the carrying by foreign ships
of liquor inside the territorial limits
of the United States is illegal.
NJ. Van Karnebeek added that he
was unable to hold out hope of the
possibility of lessening the difficulty
by the conclusion of a special con
vention between the Netherlands gov
ernment and the United States, but
said the matter was receiving the
governments entire attention
Evening star., 1923-05-24

common good. AS a people. we
have not changed with the return
of peace. but undeniably we have
lost much of the unity, the Solidar-
ity, the eagernesS for simple serV-
ice. that marked our wartime at
titude. Plainly. it is because we
have been somewhat confused by
the compleXity Of our time and sit
uation. No one great dominating
and appealing cause has been NiS
ualiZed before us TO command our
loyalty and devotion. We have
not discovered any single. all-ab-
Sorbing enterprise capable of com
manding the services of the whole
united community We need 10
find such a commanding and domi-
mating national interest. and | be-
lieve 1t would be found If We could
contrive means to set before all
the people the full meaning and
implication of that simple state
ment about the aims and purposes
OF our government which is con-
tanned in the preamble Of the Con
stitution. In that preamble Tie
fathers of the republic set forth
the objective of this great democ-
racy: I'VE, the people of the
United States, in order to form a
more perfect Union, establish jus
tice. insure domestic tranquility,
provide for the common defense
piOiHOlt the general WeIIaTe ana
secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterity. do or
dain and establish this Constitu-
tion for the United States Of Amer
ica."
Must Face Responsibility.
There is the complete statement
of our nations aspiration. and a
noble aspiration it is. There is
the chart of our course. There is
the inspiration to every effort to
make one and all of us better citi-
zens. Following that statement of
a general purpose, the Constitution
sets up a mechanism and the laws
enacted by the nation, and states
have added to that mechanism from
time to time We should not. in
contemplating tthe details and per-
haps imperfections of 'he machin-
cry, allow ourselves to forget the
great underlying plan and pur-
pose, the supreme objective OF ii
all. There is need to cultivate in
every citizen sense of RESPONSE
bility, of personal concern for the
operation of this mechanism in O.
fashion harmonious with the pur-
poses Of it's founders. The nation
at it's best will not be better than
the aggregate of all its citizenship.
The national ideal stated in the
preamble will be attained by US as
nation in no greater degree than
we shall attain it as an aggregate
of individuals. To the extent that
the individual strives to realize the
objective in his life and conduct,
communities composed of these in
dividuals may achieve them, but
no farther. The preamble. then,
defines the objectives and aims of
training for citizenship.
Seek to Coordinate Work.
No doubt the working implica-
tions of this thesis will be devel-
oped in your discussions. But
one brief suggestion may be Of
fered. Consider one phrase in the
preamble. ito establish jus
tice." In our mechanism of gov
Evening star., 1923-05-24
RAINS FLOOD VALLEY.
BIZ the Associated Press.

By the Associat ted Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. May 24.-
Virtually every section of Paul.s VAL
Icy, Okla, with the exception Of
a small area on the eastern side. was
fooded last night when waters from
Rrsh creek broke through a dyke as
a result of heavy rains lasting sew
eral days, according to a report re-
ceived by the Western Union Tele-
graph Company here from their Of
flee manager at Paul's Valley. The
waters stood in some places seven
feet deep, but have receded today,
the report said. No lives were lost
Evening star., 1923-05-24

(Maj. Robert A Allen and Lee Solo
mon). confined on the summit Of
Paotzuku. Am perfectly healthy, but
hope for an early release. Thanks
for the kind message"
Maj. Pinger added that he was
writing further details TO the Asso-
ciated Press to be delivered by mes
senger at Tsaochwang
BlRmes Movies.
One Of the bandits coolie mes
sengers employed in taking supplies
to the Paotzuku stronghold told tho
relief workers at Tsaochwang that
the brigands got their idea for de-
railing the ShGnghai-Peking express
train. May s, from serial motion
picture. The picture showed in de-
tail how an express train was
wrecked. One or more of the bandits
saw the thriller the messenger said
and impaired the details to the out
laws. with the resultant derailment
and kidnapping of the foreigners.
nnyYYrTr nry Ar-~
Evening star., 1923-05-24
KU KLUX WIZARD SUES
EMPEROR FOR S1OO 900

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Nav 24.-H.
Vt. Evans. imperial wizard of the ku
Kiux Khan. filed suit here today
against William ]. Simmons. emperor
of the khan. asking 100000 dana ges
for alleged libelous statements said
to have come from Simmons.
The statements were printed in a
local neWspaper.
Evening star., 1923-05-24
Several on Lists to Meet
Royalty in
London.
Others to Be Ciren Audi-
ence on Day Fol-
lOiCing.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. May PA bevy of Amer
leans viii be presented at court with
in a fortnight. it was made known
today in the announcement of the
lists. Mrs. Post Wheeler, wife of the
counselor of the American emba ssy.
with the wives OF the other members
of the embassy staff. will be present
at the court to be held May 80. Others
Evening star., 1923-05-24
POWELL RELEASED.
Bandits Paroled to Take Part in
Conferences.

BY the Associated Press
SHANGHAI May 24-J b Powell
american newspaper publisher OF
Shanghai, who has been held pris-
oncr by the Chinese bandits al
Paotzuku, has been paroled TO take
part in new conferences for the re-
lease of the captives. according to
advices received here late tonight
Evening star., 1923-05-24

The in opened
In
Park
Saturday afternoons
afternoons. ,holidays.-
Evening star., 1923-05-24

wife of the former representative
from Illinois; Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin,
wife of the Federal Reserve Board
ber, and their daughter. Miss
Anna; Mrs. Frederick Manning of
Rryn Mawr Pa: Miss r. L. Abernathy
Evening star., 1923-05-24

of Kansas City: Miss Helena LEROY
Caperton of Virginia.
For the court to be held May 81 the
list includes Mrs. Cyrus II. X. Curtis.
Mrs. Harry Norment of Washington.
Mrs. Il. T Sweeney and daughter,
Miss Elsie. of Columbus Ind. and Miss
Silvia Lathrop of London. formerly of
San Francisco.
Evening star., 1923-05-24


n 20 a
OF
o 5
will be exchanged for two nnehoie un-cent) Tickets
motto
Evening star., 1923-05-24
SIX REPORTED KILLED
IN TEXAS TRAIN WRECK
One Engineman Probably Fatally
Hurt in Collision Between
Cisco and Putnam.

ABILENE. Tex. May 24.-At least
six persons were killed, including a
negro porter and ive unidentified
men said TO have been riding the
blind" baggage. one engineman prob
ably fatally injured and two or three
others less seriously hurt. when two
Texas and PACING passenger trains
coiIided early this morning midway
between Cisco and Putnam. Tex
Evening star., 1923-05-24
GEARE LOSES POINT
; IN THEATER SUIT

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1923-05-24
U. S. ENVOY SAYS
CHINESE POLITICIANS
AID BANDITS

Continued from First PageD
Evening star., 1923-05-24
PRESIDENT PLEADS
NATION REVERT TO
AIMS OF FOUNDERS

Continued from First Psge.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

realize the importance of music in their education. These efforts seem to have met with much response, for keen interest has been awakened throughout the city, and some of the schools are even allowing credits to the children who attend.
 The St Louis Symphony has long been recog nized as one of our best orchestra, and the season 1923-1924 now in full swing, is and promises to continue to be the most successful in it's history.
 Artistically it has been triumph for Rudolph Gang, who, in his third year as conductor has demonstrated more thoroughly than ever his fine capabilities as a leader Under the magic of his baton symphonic music has taken on a new meaning to the ever increasing audiences that attend Eis concerts. He has proven that he has the divine spark--that conduc- tors are born and not made. Previous experience means nothing unless the real qualities of leadership are there, and Gang has liberal endow- ment of these qualities. In hearing the orchestra under his leadership. one instinctive1y feels, that he is a conductor who loves his work. and who enjoys his concerts equally as much as his audience.
 Helen TsubeI, Soprano soIoist.
 Word comes from St. Louis, that Miss Helen Traube1, soprano soloist at afternoon concert, has an unusual ly lovely voice, and that in her re- cent appearance with the orchestra she was greeted with much enthu- sasm. She will sing Pleurez. P1eurez Mes Yieux from ..Be Cid' by Mas senet
 The two programs announced seem to have met with much favor. and every one seems to feel that MT Gang has prepared an unusual feast for music lovers.
 Gang Soloist At Night Concert.
 The announcement that Mir. Gang will play concerto with the orches- tra has created much interest, for Birmingham audiences have always shown q tremendous fondness for the piano; and last spring when the orchestra was here so many ex- pressed their disappointment in MT. Gang not appearing as soloist with the orchestra. He will play the Tschaillowsl<y Concerto in B flat. Music In school Curriculum,
 So much is being done all over the country to advance the caLse of mu- sic. and to have schools recognize music as required part of the cur riculum and not as "selectiVe study" that your editor feels that an article which recently appeared in Musical America will be very apro- pos at this time and is quoting it be- low:
 "One of the most gratifying trends of modern education in America, says pr. Tigert, United States com missioner of education, "has been the addition of music to the curriculum of so many of our schools within re- cent years. Everywhere the indica- tion is that the day is not far off when music will be taught in all of OUT public schools. much as reading, writing and arithmetic are now be- ing taught. It seems to me that mu- sic will eventually become a definite part of the school curriculum of all schools. It Is being universally rec ognized that education in music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Alabama Day. program, Decem- Der 1S 1923, will long be remem- bered by the members of the Music Study club and Alabama Day. has probably never been more beauti- fully celebrated since it's inaugura- ton in 1899, than it was by the club.
 The entire program was given over to Alabama composers, and it was indeed a lovely and varied program.
 Some weeks ago, American com posers was the subject. with Mrs. Houston Davis as leader and every one was most enthusiastic over the fact that American composers were coming to the front and receiving much Recognition not only nationally but internationally, but somehow the program last Thursday was brought even closer home for our very own" Were represented, and the compost tions were received with much en- thusiasm and enjoyment by all and many expressed the hope that each year the club would celebrate Ala hama Day In the same way, so that we could become more familiar with our own composers.
 Mrs J. E. Frazier was the leader and introduced each of the composers present to the audience in a most charming and attractive manner. Of the nine composers represented. four were from Birmingham: Mrs. Gussen, MT Dunkley, Miss Gillen and Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
AXIS CLUB'
Of Birmingham By JOSEPHINE HENLEY, Editor

That members of the Axis clubs are awake to the needs of the city was evidenced on Monday afternoon when members of the public health com mittee of the Axis club called upon the city commissioners asking re- lief for the sewerage and garbage situations in Birmingham. This com mlttee, whose chairman is Mrs. R. Dupont Thompson, and whose mem- hers are Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. Wallace Johns, Mrs. W. H. Stockham, Miss Elizabeth La Forge, Mrs. L.. M. Heidenrich, Mrs. Scale Harris, Mrs. J. H. Wallace, Mrs Mary Echols and Mrs. D. E McLendon, offered its serv- ices to the. city for the purpose of directing the attention of the house. wives of Birmingham to the beau tiful municipal maSket which the city has built for them.
 The meeting of the executive board was held on Tuesday, at which time it was definitely decided to hold a business meeting on the second Tues day of each month, from Il to 12 o'clock in the morning.
 There was full attendance on Wednesday morning at Mrs. Mur- docks current events class. This series of lectures will be discon- tinued until January g.
 Dr. Lang gave the concluding num- Der in his course of splendid lectures, on Wednesday afternoon.
 A meeting of the state officers If the Alabama Federation of women's clubs was held in Birmingham on last Wednesday and Thursday. At the meeting on Thursday, Mrs F. H. Alexander. chairman of the fellow ship committee of the Axis club, was appointed official guide for the Ala bama federation, at the national bien- nial convention of club women, which will meet in June. in Los Angeles. Many members of the Axis club have already announced their intention of attending this convention.
 The Axis club house has become popular as meeting place for wom- en,s clubs, which fact was shown on Friday, which hasfbeen reserved as club day, when the meetings of two clubs were held there.
 Mrs. Dora Fell and Mrs. Flanders Johnson were hostesses to the mem- bers of the Shakespeare club at a lovely luncheon at noon, which was followed by an interesting program. The club colors, purple and white, were carried out in the decorations and the attractive centerpiece for the table was in. these colors.
 Alabama Day was observed and as the club has taken up wits It's study of Shakespeare, that of modern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

drama Ibsen's Dolls House" was read. The program was carried out by Mrs. F. B. Clements, Mrs. J. A. Montgomery and Mrs. John Wills.
 At 8 o'clock the meeting of the Alexis club was held with Mrs Pey- ton Robertson hostess. Mrs. H. L.. Rochester is president of this club and almost the entire membership are also members of the Axis club.
 This club is studying American literature this year and the subject of. the afternoon's program was Washington Irving" Mrs. w. M Ewing told of Irving as a man and a historian. Mrs, Frazier Banks gave the story of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Mrs. James Hood pre- sented humorous selections from the authors writings. N
 The monthly book review evening has been changed from Monday to Tuesday evening at o'clock. It will be held under the direction of Mrs. Lloyd Josselyn, chairman of the lit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Rowley. Besides these there were Mir and Mrs. Allen from Judson col 1ese and much regret was expressed that Miss Bilbro of Gadsden was de- tained at the last minute on account of illness.
 Neither time nor space will permit your editor to comment on each num- Der, nor to speak of the beautiful in- terpretations as given by some of our best singers and pianists. Suf- flee 1t to say, that there was not a dull moment from beginning to end.
 After the program the members of the board rendered the composers lovely luncheon at the Tutwiler. Mrs. W. A. Hood had charge of this fea- ture. The decorations suggested the Christmas Idea, and everyone pres ent felt that it was a fitting close to a perfect day.
 St. Louis symphony Orchestra.
 It looks as if the St. Louis Sym phony orchestra will be greeted by two packed houses on it's appearance here the afternoon and evening of December IT at Phillips auditorium for the seat sale has excelled all eX- pectations.
 Much effort has been made the last children in the Pop" concert to be given in the afternoon at 4 o'clock, also to have the parents and teachers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

erature department. pr. Frank Mc- Donald, pastor of the Fifty sixth Street Baptist church. will review the new novel, Able Mclaughlin, by Margaret Wilson. This book won. the prize offered by "Harpers' for the best novel for 1923, and was chosen from among TOO manuscripts submitted.
 MT. Lloyd W. -Josselyn will speak of books as Christmas gifts and there will be an exhibit of new and appropriate books, Illustrating his subject.
 Mrs. Angus Taylor, chairman of the education department, announces that pr. Carl Garner of the Univer sity of Alabama, will, after the holi- days, deliver a cultural course of lectures, treating of literature and poetry. Those who wish to avail themselves of the splendid opportu nity of joining these classes may communicate with Mrs. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

AGLAIA LITERARY COCIETY
 The Aglaia Literary society of the John Herbert Phillips High school held it's semi-annral social Friday afternoon. The Christmas colors were carried out during the after noon,
 The contest was won by Miss Grace Thomas. who was presented with a small doll.s All members were CO.'S tuned as Christmas toys. A prize was presented to Miss Myrtis Hine. who wore the most attractive cos- tune.
 Small gifts were given to the mem bers by Santa Claus" (Evelyn Wide man). Refreshments were served to thirty members,
 
 Toes are cast for golfers from sand in a new metal device and placed in position for use by pressing 8 plung- CT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

An Austrialian has invente9 tin containers with! labels embfHed.. in the metal to save the eSnEnse of lpaper ones. NAM .s..s,S., s3s..... ,. :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

Invented in England, a new ma ohine is said to make it possible for on man to lay from 500 to 500 bricks an hour. sN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
MUSIC STUDY CLUB

AgeH is conducted by the Music o interest ID Eoeo py Mrs. Richard c. Woodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
specral Notice.

Try to be in your seats at the night concert by o'clock as the concert will begin at S:15 promptly. and the doors will be closed. Keep this in mind.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-12-20

Miss Bessie Scarborough and mother
were yisitos in New Orleans SATURDAY.
Mrs. Calvin Seals Of Rieheson was
a guest of Mrs. J. E. Curtis Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hadson and children
spent Saturday shopping in New
Orleans.
Mr.. Hielerie Rouse and Mr.. Clarence
Provost are home from "Ole Miss"
for the Xmas holidays.
MIR. Lou Ellen Meyers of Picayune.
was Poplarville visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. L. Saucer was New Orleans
visitor this week.
MIR. L. McKantz spent last Friday
in New Orleans.
Miss Aline Coker came home Mon
day from N. ;. I. w.
Mrs. z. Il. Hyde Mrs. r. B. Boyett
and NJ. Vivour and Katherine Boy
EFT motored to Hattiesburg Wednes-
day afternoon
Mrs. ). E. Curtis spent Saturday in
New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Travis of Hatties-
burg were guest of Miss Vivor Gredell
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Francis Ferris is home from
M. S. c. W and Mr.. Jeane Ferris
home from A and NJ College for the
Xmas holidays.
Misses Vivian Gredell and Dorothy
Durham stopped in Meridian as guest
of Miss NJ Wright on their way home
from college.
The town ismade brighter by the
return of the NJ. S. c. W. girls. Misses
Vivian Orr, Dorothy Durham, Frances
Ferris, E. Naini. NJ. L. Newton,
Katherine Boyett, Vivian Gredell and
I.assiter.
Misses Odgen and Cook connected
with the Red Cross and Child Welfare
work in the county were in Poplarville
Wednesday.
Miss Dora Smith, very attractive
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Boyd Smith,
was quietly married last Sunday
evening to Mr.. Everett Mitchell.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-12-20
FREE PEARLS.

We have just purchased one gross
Of Ziodine tooth paste, you can't go
wrong on this paste; sells for Doe.
When all is sold we are giving
away a beautiful string of guaranteed
understandable pearls. These pearls
are valued at $25
With each Cash purchase OF tooth
paste we give you number. When
all is sold the party holding the
lucky number will receive the pearls.
See the pearls in our show window
Monday. You will need that tube
of tooth poste sooner OF later, but
it now and receive a chance on this
string of pearls. HUFF BROS adv
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-12-20
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. J. G. Napier has as her guest
the Hon. John H. Napier Of Portland,
Ore
Mrs. Passom Of New Orleans, is
the guest of Mrs. w. v. Sharp in the
home of Mrs. ]. G. Napier.
Miss Maude Powell Smith has re-
turned from pleasant visit to Brook
haven and Magnolia.
Mrs. L. M. holland has returned
from an extended visit to her brother
and sister-in-law at Houston, Texas.
Mrs. r. C. johnson and Mrs. W. NJ.
Hyde spent Thursday in New Or
leans
DR.. Amacker and son are visiting
Mr.. R. J. Williams.
yaha Co,doa, j., formerly q Hat
tiesburg but now located in jackson,
was business visitor in Poplarvilie
Wednesday.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-12-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Letters of administration havin
been granted on the 9Th day Of Nov.
ember 1928 by the Chaneery Court d
Pearl River County, Mississippi ii
the undersigned upon the estate 4
Russell Williams Davis, deceased M
tice is hereby given to all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate topre-
sent same to the clerk of said court
or probate and registration, according
to law, within six months from thu
date OF they viii be forever barred.
This the 18th day of November,
1928.
BANK OF HATTIEsBuRG
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Administrator.