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Evening star., 1923-04-03
BRITISH Thank j. S.
FOR N|PP|NG PLOT
Breaking Up of Counterfeit
Gang Making English Notes
Brings Tribute. -.

The British government, in an Of
+iciaI communication from Ambas-
.adUr G,ddes to Secretary Hughes,
lcs officially extended its apprecia-
t.on fer the Sucl ossful scotching Of
= hugo International counterfeiting
plot, the principals in which have
iuat been convicted and sentenced to
lJrt&Cr Tor manufacture and exchange
o. counterfeit notes Of the Bank of
lingiand in this country.
Tho communication from the Brit
3Sh ambassador conveys not only the
thanks of the government. but also
o. the officials Of the Bank of Eng
land. Secretary Hughes referred the
communication to Secretary Of the
Treasury Mellon, who in turn COM
Dlimented tho United States secret
service, w. II. Moran, chief.
Starts in Los Angeles.
The counterfeit plot, which is be
-.eved by officials to be one of the
,aTgest international affairs Of Its
Kind attempted in recent years, was
Matched In Los Angeles. Calf. spread
ing to San Francisco and New York
city: The first public stroke result
ed In passing OF more than $4,000
worth of ESQ and f100 notes CT the
Bank OF England among about
L" CIV u UdIlhS Ol odll fTdnClSCO GnQ
Oakland in one spectacular days
operations.
The alarm was sounded By the
secret service. all avenues of escape
-or the counterfeitors were watched
and one of the conspirators, Ivan
ilaradanovic, was Identified by a
banker at the San Francisco depot
as he was attempting to make his
getaway. He was seized by the au-
Ihortties and found to have f1,100 in
5ank OF England notes on his per-
son. Another confederate, however.
who was with Glavadanovic escaped
identification at the depot and slip
ped away to Los Angeles. where, it
was later discovered. he pitched into
the counterfeiting plant. destroying
notes.
Three Are Seized.
The secret service descended On the
Los Angeles plant, where they dis
covered evidence Of the work Of the
International counterfeiters and ar
-osted the second confederate, Oscar
Simon.
A nationwide alarm. sounded to
catch the chap who had taken with
MIN the biggest part OF the counter
feft notes, resulted in a tip from
across the continent in New York
YORK hotel with Bank Of England
notes Watching for this man as he
came down out OF the hotel 10 check
out, the operatives. seeing that he
lifted the description Of the counter
Ieiter wanted. seized him and discov-
cTeu IN mis- satchel more than half q
lniiiion dollars worth OF the counter
feit Bank of England notes. He
proved 70 be John Popovich, the con-
sliriator wko had twice sIipped
away once At San Francisco and
aSain at Los Angeles
me three We're convicted in ,ba
iast term of court at Los Anseles
y mere Giavadano"ic was sentenced TO
Nv" years, Simon TO four wears and
Lcoevtch to four years.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
Groom, Stranded
With Bride and
8 Cents Capital

Wandering aimiessly along D
street yesterday with his earthly pos
sessions bride Of a little moro
than a month, largo suitcase
bulging with clothes and cents
Lyman Brinkley, a twenty-five
year-old dirt farmer" from near
Cypress Chapel, Nansemond county.
Va, was about to forsake his plan
of a slick city honeymoon IN favor
of q more familiar but less costly
rural excursion, when kind
hearted Washington. headquarters
detective hove into view and boil
stored up his spirits with some un-
official announcement.
Lyman, and his bride. formerly
Miss Lizzie Morgan. who halls
from near Corapeake, Gates county,
n. c., and who claims to be nearly
sixteen years old. were taken by
Detective C"P. Cox to police head
quarters to talk things over. Hus-
band and wife didn't exactly agree
in their stories as to whether they
had eloped, but both admitted that
they were virtually down and out
so far as funds were concerned.
Rather than see them return to
the rustic setting which they so
lately had fed Detective Cox took
up a purse for them among the
headquarters men and then per-
formed the unusual additional
service of conveying them about
the city In an automobile In search
Of employment.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
Changes in Stations of
Army and Nary Officers
OF Interest to Capital
Army.

Maj. Harold. W. r. Stephenson.
United States Army. retired, has been
detailed as professor OF military
science and tactics. Knoxville Public
Schools. Knoxville. Tenn.
Capt. Douglas NJ. Griggs. Coast
Artillery Corps. in the Panama Canal
Zone has been assigned to duty at
Fort Constitution. New Hampshire.
Maj. Francis NJ. Maddox. infantry.
has been relieved from duty in the
militia bureau War Department. and
ordered to Alaska for duty with the
infantry division In that territory.
The designations OF MAJ. John, S.
Lambie. jr., Medical Corps. and Sec
ond Lieut.. Leroy Ponton de Arce, Air
Service. have been accepted by the
President. o.. ..
sergt. Louis Gedeon. medical de-
Sergt. Jerry Lovett. 26th Infantry. at
Plattsburgh Barracks. n. Y, and
Sergt. William Myhan. at Fort Nc
Pherson. Ga. have been placed on the
retired list on account of age.
Capt Robert c.. Moss, 18th In
fantry, at Fort Crook, Neb., has been
detailed as professor of military
science and tactics. Wentworth Mill
tary Academy, Lexington, No.
Navy.
Lieut.. Commander Charles ". Ed
er has been detached from command
of the submarine Zero and assigned
to the cruiser Camden, as executive
officer.
Lieut. Manning II. Philbrick, Sup
ply Corps. attached TO the U. S. S.
Rigel, has been ordered to the navy
yard. Portsmouth. N. H.
Lieut. Walter H. Bicknell, Supply
Corps, has been detailed as supply
officer at San Diego, Calf.
Lieut.. James z. jackson, Supply
Corps, at the navy yard. Norfolk.
has been ordered to this city for
duty at the Supply School OF Appli-
cation, Navy Department.
Lieut.. Julian H. Maynard. Supply
Corps, has been assigned to charge
Evening star., 1923-04-03

With each sale OF SOC bottle
OF this cream we will include
d neatly boxed miniature size
bottle OF Mavis Toilet Water.
Buy your bottle OF cream and
secure the free bottle OF toilet
water tomorrow.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
MINERS WIN VICTORY.

MADISONvTLLE. Kv anri1
Strlking coal miners In pIrr PHI is;J. .. - :,
webster and Hopkins counties claim .
ea hrst victory last night, when i,
vas "a, "a angouneed q. the, Circle city Coal
= io1,iRa uy mad nIet their demands and
auesgay SeTenty-five men are AZ.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

OF the commissary store and ships
store. Naval Training Station, Hamp-
ton Roads
Boatswain Thomas o. Kirby. at the
Washington navy yard, has been
eny for duty.
Evening star., 1923-04-03

instructions in making the above
mentioned sweaters II you pur-
chase materials here. Ihstruc-
ton hours daily from 9:15 a. III.
10 500 p. m.
Kann's-Yarn Store-To urtL
Floor.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
"Pharaoh" Is the Name of
the Latest In Sueater Yarns

This is IN
fine = i S ! c y
Colors. Let US
show you how
to make them.
IT h 6 patterns
are not diff
cult and YOU
can c d silly
make one un-
der o u = in
8 tru C ito n 8,
x n i I in & or
crocheting Il.
yarn IS
in s5-100 OF an
OF. balls, at Il
ball csc
&c o N e in
and ask about
I Il o FleiSh er
Contest { begin
ming April 50
Evening star., 1923-04-03

Other styles are OF taffeta
only, and still others OF Tagal
straw combined with taffeta
or with crepe de chine; plain
I1,ilaus, etc.
Evening star., 1923-04-03
$6.95

These Legio-ns combined with taffeta with crepe
:line and the effect is unusually charming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
LIONS ENDORSE ALBANY
CHAMBER REVIVAL

ALBANY, April Endorsement
of the Chamber of Commerce reor-
ganization campaign was given by
the Albany Lions Club at its weekly
luncheon yesterday afternoon at the
New Albany Hotel. DR.. Frank En-
erson Jaynes, education director of
the American City Bureau, of Chi
cage, delivered an inspiring address
on the campaign, stressing the great
worth of an active Chamber of Com
merce for Albany. DR.. Jaynes was
the guest of Lion J. E. Godsey, who
is secretary of the Albany Chamber
of Commerce.
At the conclusion of the address,
the membership of the club signed
up 100 per cent. strong for service
in the campaign.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
MEET At CUTHDERT
Literary and Athletics Contests
Feature the Interesting Pro-
gram-Others Meets

An interesting program has just
been announced for the annual Third
District High School meet which is to
be held at Cuthbert, April 1914.
Literary and athletic interscholarstic
contests will feature the meeting. The
program follows:
Thursday, April IL
3 p. m.-Meeting Executive Com
mittee.
$3.50 p. m.-Championship Debate.
Admission so cents.
Friday, April Is
9 a. m.-Essay Contests, boys and
girls.
8 a. m. Home Economics Contest.
$3.50 a. m.-Mseting Third District
High School Association.
II a. m.-Declamation Contest.
2:30 p. m.-Athletic events. Adj
mission - cents.
$3.50 m.-Music Contest. Adj
mis- SO cents.
Saturday, April IA
$3.50 a. m.-Recitation Contest fol-
lowed by awarding of prizes.
These customary admission charges
are necessary to meet the expenses
of the association.
DR.. j. S, Stewart, of the State Uni
versity has announced other meetings
throughout the state as follows:
Second district, Triton, April r.
IA; Sixth district, Thomaston, April
1913; Eight district, Hartwell, April
12-14; Tenth district, Sandersville,
April 10; Ninth district, Winder,
April 1918; Seventh district, La
Fayette, April 1914; Fourth district,
Newman, April 1928; First district,
Claxton, April 1921, Fifth district,
Decatur, April 1928; Eleventh dis
t. t, Valdosta, April 27-28; Twelfth
C !rict, Abbeville, April 1928.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
MaddOx

The many friends of Miss Mary
Beacham are glad to know that she is
improving rapidly,
Eulan James and John Beacham
were in Smithville late Sunday.
Miss Evelyn Exum, of Leesburg,
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Miss Mary Beacham.
Ross Mask, of Smithville, spent
Sunday with John Beacham.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. R. Howe had as
their guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
James Glawson and little daughter,
Helen, from Plains.
Joe Johnston spent Saturday night
and Sunday with hmis parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Johnston, of Shiloh
settlement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon McMath and
two children spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. T. ]. James and family.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

The birthday party given in hon
or of Joseph Williams last week was
enjoyed by all. Many delightful
games were played. Cake and hot
chocolate was served.
Among those who attended the
Easter party last Saturday night at
Miss Mel Masks in Smithville were
Elan James and Mary Beacham.
Members of Benevolence church
are glad to know that pastor Sny-
der will me able to fill his regular
appointment on the next first Sun
day. Everybody is invited to attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

Pleasant Grove defeated New Era
in game of baseball Monday after
noon. The score was II to II.
The school went flower hunting
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Dew will give
a candy pulling Thursday night in
honor of Miss Willie Maud Loper,
Who will return to her home in Cal
lahan, Fla, Saturday.
Miss Hazel Braswell is visiting
Mrs. Glover Brown at Browns mill.
Miss Annie Google spent the week
end with Mrs. Jess Google.
Miss Veronica White was the guest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

members of the canning club.
Miss Edna Braswell spent the week
end very pleasantly as the guest of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
PLEASANT GROVE

The Literary Society met Friday af.
ternoon with the following program;
Devotional reading, The XIV chap.
ter of st. John by Prof. Owen.
Song, Feather Your Nest" by
high school girls.
Recitation-Annie Ruth Barton.
Jokes-Willie Ruth Methvin.
Reading-Despard Potter.
Story-Edna Braswell.
Riddles-Stella Ethridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
Ads-Annie R. Barton.

Miss Ruth Bryant was i'll Friday.
A large crowd attended the sing
ing at Jess GOGGLES Saturday night.
Gladys Murphy spent. Sunday
with relatives in Leslie.
Mrs. C. A. Chambliss was absent
from school Thursday and Friday on
account of illness.
The egg hunt at the Grove
church Sunday was of special
interest to the small children.
The birthday of Dr.. w. H. Hous-
ton was celebrated Monday night by
card party at his home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
"COLD IN THE HEAD"

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds" are
generally in run down" condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Treatment consisting of an Ointment to
be used locally, and a Tonic, which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Mu-
cous Surfaces, building up the System,
and making you less liable to "colds,"
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

of Mrs. ]. M. McGlanry Saturday
night.
The school has completed the kit
chen which is for the benefit of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
IRON PROPERTIES AT SHEFFIELD INSPECTED
Auburn Students Make Inspection
 Of Wilson Dam

SHEFFIELD, Ala March 30.- peciaL)-President John W. Me Queen of the Sloss- Sheffield Iron corporation has just made an inspec- tion of the corporations property in this district.
 Mr Mcqueen stated that he had recently returned from Boston and other eastern points and that the activity he found in the iron indus try was very gratifying. He said that the greatest difficulty that his company faced was the lack of cars in which to ship the product. He stated that five barges would be loaded here this week for shipment eH the Tennessee river.
 Mr. Mcqueen was accompanied by Hugh Morrow of Birmingham. vice president of the corporation Mi. Goady of New York chairman of the board of directors. J. P. Dovel of Birmingham, mana ger of furnaces. and Giles Mcqueen of Birmingham superintendent of bN-products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
.DETHRONE COTTON,
 GROWN COW IS SLOGAN
Farmers In Piedmont Section Going
 In For More Dairying

PIEDMONT. Ala March 30 Special. With the slogan cotton has been king long enough, lets make the milk COW queen." The farmers surrounding Piedmont will meet Saturday in this city for the purpose of planning a program for more live stock and better milk pro ducing milk cows. They will proba- bly definitely establish a cream shipping station here.
 Herbert Wool, proprietor of the Standard Dairy, is at the head of the movement and has the support and CO., operation of many prominent farmers. and the indorsement of the Piedmont Chamber of Commerce
 The meeting Saturday will De at tended by Humphrey. dairy expert of the Southern railway development service. and Mir l.. B. Cannon, man aPer of the Dairymen's Milk Prod ucts company of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
REPORT C[EBVRNE YOUTH SLAIN BY
 RA|D|NC OFF |CERS
Father Says Son Shot in BaCk-0fficers Decline to
 Discuss Case
ANNISTON BUREAUA
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Anniaf nn An March 2A

Jesse Coffey, 27, died at the home of his father, W. D. Coffey, near Mus cadine, in Cleburne county, Thursday. as the result of gunshot wounds which his father claimed were inflict- ed by prohibition officers during the raid in that vicinity Wednesday. The elder Coffey stated that when the officers approached where the boy was working he saw them and, be- coming frightened started to run away.
 Several shots are said to have been fired by the officers in an effort to stop the young man. one of them taking effect in the back, causing his death about 24 hours later. The raid : ing party, 1t is stated. was composed of Federal Officer Crumpton of An niston, State Officer Phillips, also of Anniston; Sheriff Jackson of Cle- burne, and his deputy, Jim Haywood, officers said to be in the party at the time of the shooting have de clined to discuss the affair,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31

Authorities on educational matters in the state believe that Alabama will continue to provide for her youth. gathering added momentum annually In educational advance until she takes place at the top of the list.
 What state educational authorities point out as the source of greatest satisfaction Is the present standing of five Alabama colleges, all of them being class "A" grade. recognized by both the Southern and American as sociations.
 The five Alabama institutions now ranked of the highest type are the University of Alabama, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Birmingham Southern college, Howard colleg and Spring Hill. Formerly only the uni versity was recognized by all assocla- tions.
 The standard classification of the Alabama institutions is said to give her as many first-class colleges as any state of the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
ALMOM PREDICTS. FORD OFFER WILL. WIN IN CONGRESS.
Tennessee Valley Cities to Raise More Funds to Con-
 tinue Shoals Fight
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALI, [ Alh0uv.nAcotur AIo Muvrh QA 1


 Renewed confidence that the bid of Henry Ford for Muscle Shoals will be accepted was brought back home Friday by delegates returning from the meeting of the Tennessee River Improvement association at Chatta- nooga.
 Strong belief that ,Ford's offer will be accepted promptly by the next congress was expressed here today by Congressman Edward E. Almon, who was en route from Chattanooga 10 Montgomery where he will attend the funeral of Congressman Tyson Endorsement of the Ford offer was one of the major decisions of the Chattanooga meeting. Community quotas for the work of the river as sociation were announced here today as follows: Florence, $15,000; Shelf field, s15,ooo; Memphis, ,7.oOo; Chat tanooga, s7,5Oo; Nashville, s7.50o: Knoxville, $7,500; Huntsville, 5000; Albany-Decatur, $2.500; Hartselle, $1.500; Athens, $500. The various cities will be asked to raise those amounts to carry on the work of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
FIELD DAY SICCESS

The second annual Walker county fleld day brought a large crowd of schooi children and teachers to Jas per Friday In spite of the rain and mud. Between 1,500 and 2,00O peo- pie attended the contests at the Walker County High school. Many were kept away by the rain, how ever. Twelve schools entered teams for the basketball contests, namely: Carbon Hill. Gorgas, Red Mill, Cor. dova. Aldridge, Holly Grove, Dora. Gamble Mines, Jasper public school. Prospect, Parrish and Oakman. A number of literary contests were held before noon. The winners of the various contests had not been announced at 6 p. m. and it was feared that darkness might interfere with the deciding game of basket ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
Alabuna Shouting Lead Ouer| Sister States In Education

MONTGOMERY, Ala. March 30.- (By Associated Press .)-What is Ala bama doing educationally? That is question that many have asked and many have attempted to answer.
 Near the bottom, If not at the bot tom, of the list of states in education several years ago, statistics show Alabama has made wonderful strides during the past few years until she has now passed many of her sister states who once held more command ing positions.
 According to statistics. more of Alabama's young men and women have entered college since the close of the World war than ever before. Every college and university has been crowded and 8 steady process of building has failed to keep pace with tho enrolment, 1t is said.
 Not only arc the colleges over crowded, but the state normal insti- tutions are turning away students because of lack of room for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
TUCKER REVIVAL SET

It has been announced here that Rev..George Tucker, one of the best known Methodist evangelists and one of the church's greatest preachers, will conduct a three-weeks' revival here, commencing on June IT. The song service will be in charge of R. D. Turbervi1le, who is already we'll known in Jasper, having made his home here for the past several months and who is the song leader for George Tucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
SUMMIT MINING. TOWN, |S ENJOYING
 INDUSTRIAL BOOM
Nearly 2,00O Persons Attend Walker County Field
 Day at Jasper
JASPER BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD ! Jasper. Ala. March 90

The little mining town of Summit, situated in the eastern part of Walker county, Is enjoying quite an indus trial boom. Macon Gravlee Is erect Ing new store house at Summit and W. D. Wood of Jasper has purchased lot in Summit and will erect store house thereon. MT. Wood will go into the furniture business there. E. c. Hamilton, Dr. Jordan and others are erecting new homes at Summit. Qu1te number of persons have pur- chased lots there as investments and may build later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
SURRENDERS AGAIN
 AFTER MAKING ESCAPE.
Madison Farmers Borrowing Money
 At Cheap Rates

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. March so.- Special )-Jim Steele, a farmer of Madison county, who was convicted at the March term of circuit court, 1922, on a charge of manufacturing liquor and ran away after being senterced to term of Is months in the state penitentiary. has come back voluntarily, surrendered and is now en route to the penitentiary to begin his term. Steele was located by his bondsmen in Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
WEDDING ANNOUNCED

wETGMPKA, Ala. March 30.- Special. )-The following handsome ly engraved invitation carrying the Storrs family coat of arms have been issued: Mir. and Mrs. Seth Paddock Storrs request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth to Mr. Thomas McAdory Oowen, Jr.. on Thursday evening, April 12 atGthe hour of eight o'clock at the Methodist church, Wetumpks, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
TO ERECT THEATRE

Joe Johnson of Dora was In Jas per Friday and stated that construc- ton work would be started next Thursday on the new S35,0O0 theatre which he Is preparing to build in Jasper on Third avenue. Inability to get material as soon as expected had delayed work on the building, MT. Johnson says. but no further delay Is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
REV. sTURDIvANT SPEAKS

The Sheffield Rotary club at lts weekly luncheon heard Rev l.. c. Sturdivant, speak on Rotary Tim Der" and Dr. E. s. Gregory of Tus cumbia. on Proper Care of the Teeth" Hugh Morrow of Birming- ham, Frank N Julian of Mont gomery. J. T Carle of Birmingham were guests of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
TO VOTE ON BOND ISSUE
Shelby County Seeking Funds T
 Pay off Indebtedness

COLUMBIANA, Ala, March S0.- Special 1.-The board of revenue has issured an order for an election to be held April 24 in Shelby coun- ty, for the purpose of voting upon the issuing of bonds to pay the in- debtedness of the county. created by the construction of bridges, public roads and general purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
GOES TO LIMESTONE

Miss Virginia Handley. state ex- tension secretary of the Alabama Children's Relief Society, has gone 10 Limestone county to inaugurate a campaign there for funds for the work of the society. Miss Handley announced the appointment of W. W. Rahm IS chairman for the campaign this year in Morgan county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
OXFORD MAN FREED

The case against Walter B. Kerr, charged with obtaining goods under false pretense, was nol pressed at the afternoon session of circuit court Friday. Kerr was charged with ir- regularitles in the handling of stock of goods at oxford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-31
INSPECT WILSON DAM

Forty engineering students from Auburn will reach Sheffield tonight over the Northern Alabama rall- road, under the direction of Prof w W. Hill of Auburn. Saturday the students will make an inspection of Wilson dam and nitrate plant No. 9 The senior class in chemistry from Vanderbilt university reached Shef- field last night by automobiles and are spending today inspecting the nitrate plants and the furnaces of this district.