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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
USE SULPHUR ID HEAL YOUR SKIN Broken Out Skin and Itching Eczema Helped Over
 Night

For unsightly skin eruptions. rash or blotches on face, neck, arms or body. you do not have to wait for re- lief from torture or embarrassment, declares noted skin specialist. Ap- ply a little Mentho-Sulphur and i'm. provement shows next day.
 Because of its germ destroying properties, nothing has ever been found to take the place of this su,- phur preparation. The moment you apply 1t healing begins. Only those who have had unsightly skin troubles can know the delight this Mentho- Sulphur brings. Even fiery, itching eczema is dried right up.
 Get small jar of Rowles Mentho- Sulphur from any good druggist and use 1t like cold cream.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
LOW RATES TO WASHINGTON

Reduced rates on all railroads have been made Cor those who will jour ney to Washington, D. C., for the ceremonies in connection with the laying of the corner stone of the George Washington Masonic national November l. The largest number of Masons ever assembled at any one place at any one time Is promised for these ceremonies, which will talk place at Alexandria, Va
 just outside the city of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

The German government is again preparing to provide unemployment relief in the shape of an extensive building program. similar to what was done last fall. The Midland Ca- nal, 1t was stated, could easily ab- sorb about 500,000 unemployed Other plans provide for the construction of more railroad track, public buildings. and highways. Funds have been pro- posed to average 100000, 1000. 900 marks a day. should the crisis cul- minate in wholesale discharges of workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ROOsT, EDUCATION

OMAHA, Neb.-In the annual pa rade of the Aksarben association in this city local Scottish Rite bodies and Tangier Temple of the Shrine will be represented by float fea- turing the Little Red school house. By this means the local Masons in- ,tend to show that popular education is the particular interest of Free masonry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

As the selling agency for the laborI of its members the International Typographical Union in the last year. made sales totaling s130,792,902. Av- craze earnings per member for the| year were s1,919.23. as against an| average of s1.795.44 for the year. 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

The copper mines, which shut down in 1921. unable to produce metal at a profit with the small price then prevailing, are again in operation. taking out all the copper they can find labor to mine and sell ing it at a profitable price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

The cigarette manufacturing in dustry, which had its inception in 1908, has now grown to be enc of Hong Kong's most important and rapid growing enterprises. The daily output of cigarettes is estimated at 30, ,0O0, 900, which will probably be in- creased in the near future to 40,- N0n mn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SAYS DIABETES| AFFECTED EYES,

sufferer" writes F. B. Papas. T could not eat and my eyesight began to fail. A friend told me about wonderful Eksip.' return. I can eat now three square meals a day and almost see as well as formerly"
 'Eskip'' is the wonderful discovery for treating diabetes without dieting. A book entitled Eat and Get We'll" is being ~ anyone afflicted with dqj g's cts send N"8M for
 this book. Do not delar e isnn z limited. Write M. Richast. l1~p S5 22Q W. 42d St.. New York.--A en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

The total membership of the In- ternational Typographical union, which covers the United States and Canada, is now 6S,144, a decrease of 6O2 from the year of 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
PHILIPPINE TRoWEL

Several Filipino brethren in the United States have organized so- Trower which meets in Chicago
 semi-monthly. The purpose of the club is to strengthen the bonds be- tween American and Filipino Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

above article were elucidating and instructive.
 The business and professional mems class will be put on the latter part of November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

Such evidence should induce every suferng from any aiment peculiar to her try Lydia E. Pnkhas Vegetable Compound and if she can't the 98
 THE LYDIA PNKEIAM MEDICINE co, Lynn Mass
Evening star., 1923-09-10

to furnish deputy sherifts, poiicsmgn
or other public officiais not pals eut
of the public treasury. That STATE
and local government has not risen 70
the level of the average iaea os ots
the will and the power to preserve
the life and the property OF fts CIT
liens. ,,,,
the lag local Eovsrnmsns nssss.sTy a'f for the
owner OF property to police II e. hls
own expense and, in the event o,
strikes. to bring in professors,
strike breakers, who are freauehey
ers, and tho exercise of that right
which inherently belongs TO an
American cttizen-namely, that OF
stranger voluntarily walking INTO =
community. hiring hall and giMhs
that community q lecture on whas
its rights and duties are. Many gooo
inten toned people. seeking TO serve
the common veal. have unwittins.y
contributed more to crime than 10
cnsAsSier aAnd anaiiy rdhii il neither the pa
triotism, private conscience nor busi-
ness common sense OF the tndnstry
shall lead all persons engaged IN ~
not only to observe the law but TO
and local authorities shall be I'M
potent in prosecuting and convlcting
violations thereof. then it Is the
solemn duty of the Congress or tne
United states TO assume jurisdiction
over these American rights, bringing
the full power Of the Union to their
preservation by the prosecution ana
conviction of all persons, Whether
high or low, who shall dare to violate
them.
"The legislative, judicial and exec
ut!ve branches of this government
must not permit a union Of operators:
union of miners. nor union or
both TO become greater than tho
Union of the States
Evening star., 1923-09-10

or refused TO discharge their duty.
But the whole economic nfe Of the
county puts II beyond peradventure
that when an indiscriminate assault
on the union and the people of the
county was made IL rendered the
punishment of anybody impossible in
that county.
0mcizIs Are Blamed.
This statement, unfortunately,
cannot end here. Clothed with all the
charitable excuses above eet out.
these furnish no justification for the
brasen audacity with which subordi-
nate officials and members OF the
United Mine Workers OF America de-
Tended the crime and the criminals.
That they were espousing the cause
and defending the lawbreakers is fur
ther shown to the commission by the
fact that they have since bought the
mine where the tragedy occurred, and
have paid therefor $729, ,000."
The local view of the incident, the
report continued. was well stated in
the opinion of the coroner's jury,
which found that the twenty six
deaths resulted from the act direct
and indirect, OF officials of the South
ern Illinois Coal Company"
Neither the sheriff nor any of his
deputies interfered or even visited
the scene" the commission said. Tine
police officers of Herrin ignored the
march through one of the paved
streets of the city of six prisoners and
their execution at the cemetery, al
though all the rest of the population
knew about It and many followed and
witnessed the tragedy"
These homicides took place in the
presence of innumerable witnesses. II
cannot be true that the persons. or
many of them, engaged in the mob
are not known to citizens of that
county, yet there has been no convic-
ton for this breach of the criminal
law, nor is there the remotest possi-
bility there ever will be one"
Regardless of Supreme, Court de.
eisions establishing the validity of
the so-called yellow dog" contracts
which prohibits a miner In some open
shop riants from Joining a union, the
commission declared these documents
to be a source of economic irritation
and suggested their elimination from
practices In the industry.
Tho commission reiterates." the
report concluded, that II is seeking
something better for the future than
the mere fixing of responsibility foI
past violations. II does not minimize
the gravity ot all sorts of crimes
which have taken place. 1t cannot
too strongly condemn the custom oi
permitting either operators or miners
failure to punish the members of the
mob. 1t was the storm of protest
that swept through the public press
of this country. II was the condem.
nation of the union, the union officials
and the public officers. 1t presented
the common aspect of a stranger
interfering in a family row.
The commission, of course, can
not say what might have been tht
result if public opinion had waited
until the courts had either attempted
Evening star., 1923-09-10

These are made of heavy. velour ropes,
with five silk tapestry bands running
through; in various colorings. Idea! for
living room, library, parlor doors. etc.
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1923-09-10

These are made of velour ropes, with
neat festoon drapery valance for single or
medium size doorways, soft plain tone COL
ors of rose, blue, brown, red, olive and
dark green.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
BUSINESS LEADER DIES.
Col. Johnson, ex-Cotton Exporter,
succumbs in Raleigh, N. C.

RALEIGH. n. c., September 10
Col. Charles Z. Johnson. seventy
three, president of the Carolina
Power and Light Company and its
subsidiaries, died suddenly here from
an attack of angina pectoras. He is
survived by his widow and one son,
Charles E., jr.
For many years Col. Johnson has
been a leading figure in the business
life of Raleigh He was a descend
ant of James IredelI. member of the
first United States Supreme Court;
of Gov. James Iredell of North Caro-
lima and OF Gov. Gabriel johnson,
first governor of North Carolina.
At one time during his business
career In Raleigh Col. Johnson was
engaged in cotton exporting and was
said to have been one of the largest
cotton exporters In the south.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
situation Made Worse.

Although the commission. finds
that the tragedy might have been
prevented. it'afso finds that the union
officials and the public officials never
anticipated that 1t would happen.
They all believed that the non-union
miners would be. kicked out of the
country and that this would end it.
Then came into the equation an un-
known quantity. Nobody can tell
now much this had to do with the
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Salem Super Size Cord Tires

Have carried many safely the different trails
this
1T is satisfaction they guaranteed for 10000 miles
service.
Evening star., 1923-09-10

Another is made of twill cord tucked enshwise and the trim
bodice
ing the other tueng This has removable linen collar and cuffs
in contrasting color.
The above mentioned models of charmeen Poret twill
twill cord We have also host of handsome models
One style straightne with rainbow ribbon
Another alover braided deep pated
has fancy, long-fringed
The color black, blue brown and few rosewood.
Evening star., 1923-09-10

Made of heavy velour ropes, with fes-
toon drapery valance tops, in soft plain
tone colors of rose, blue, brown, red, olive
and dark green. Ideal for top OF windows
or doors.
Evening star., 1923-09-10
Lot No. 3
Extra Sise Rope Portieres
Special, S5.O5

These are made of extra heavy velour
ropes, long styles, with double festoon
drapery valance top, some with tapestry
bands Ideal for large doorways. In plain
tone colors of rose, blue, brown, red, olive
and dark green.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AT
EASTER EGG ROLLING

Hundreds of Riddles hronged the White House lawns today
participate in Monday egg rolling the south
grounds, custom that revived by Mrs. Harding when
she became mistress of the Executive Mansion. s
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
OWNERS
SUE AGAINST
EVICTION

An injunction will be asked in the
District Supreme Court this after
noon to restrain the District Com.
missioners from enforcing the act
of Congress which will evict $3.50
alley jewellers from their homes on
June /.
The injunction will be sought by
Attorneys Ralph A. Cusick. Thomas
Cullen and Thomas G. Finucane,
representing owners of alley prop
erty.
The suit will charge that the en-.
forcement of this act is taking prop
erty without due process Of law
and violates the fifth amendment of
the Constitution. They win also
allege that the contemplated en-
forcement of the act, has caused
irreparable damage to property
owners because OF the effect It
has had on the value of their
property.
"A temporary restraining order
will be asked untI the courts render
some decision on the suit for per.
manent injunction to prevent the
Commissioners from clearing these
alleys at any time.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
GRAND JURY IGNORES
CHARGES AGAINST MANY

Charges involving alleged viola
ton Of the banking laws today were
ignored by the grand jury, the fol-
lowing being named in connection:
r. g. Greenhalgh, E. r. Kendall,
III. M. Johnson. l.. Griffith
Frank Rose, G. E. Lambdin, b. T.
Hayden, H. A. Lanhardt, F. S. Har-
ris. II. j. Taylor, oliver Lewis and
Graham Hume.
A charge of perjury against Rich
ard Baxter was ignored. and SO was
a charge of larceny after trust
against Oscar Kibbey. Violation of
the postal laws was charged against
Elizabeth d. McAuliffe and Harry
F. Estes, Robert Tyler Marmion
and r. I. Stokes but the grand
Jury ignored the charges. Charges
Involving attempted house-breaking
against Joshua Brown and Of en-.
bezzlement against Daniel G. Stea-
gall. were ignored.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02

The gates were thrown open at
9 o'clock this morning, and soon
the spacious back yard" Of the
Presidents home was the scene Of
wild hilarity. Full freedom of the
grounds was given to the children
and the elders who accompanied
them. 1t was frolic for the
young ones, but many grown-ups
Joined in the Easter-egg hunt.
The program arranged by Lieut..
Clarence o. Sheriff., in charge OF
public buildings and grounds, con-
templates entertainment for the
adults this afternoon. The Marine
Band will give concert from $3.50
to o'clock, the public being In
vited to attend.
Laddie Boy, the Presidential aire-
dale pet, in charge OF Wilson Jack.
son, dark and diminutive master of
the hounds, was conspicuously pres
ent and the object of much atten-
ton from the Riddles. He was
good.naturedly paved over by the
children and seemed to enter into
the spirit of the occasion.
Mrs. Harding telegraphed specific
instructions that everything should
be done for the comfort and de-
light of the children and their
parents. 1t was her suggestion
that the Marine Band give a con-
cert this afternoon for the benefit
of the public In connection with the
affair. .---.--.---.-.---.-4
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
CARNARVON RALLIES
AFTER SERIOUS RELAPSE

CAIRO, April 2.-Lord Carnarvon,
English Psychologist, who discovered
Tut.Ankh-Amen's tomb in the Val
ley OF the Kings, and who later
suffered Infection from the bite of
a poisonous insect, suffered a col.
lapse today, but later responded to
treatment and rallied.
Lord Carnarvon does not take
seriously the belief held in some
quarters that he is the victim of a
curse of the Egyptian Pharaohs for
disturbing their tomhs. He said
that the Insect which caused his
illness was common in the sand
dunes OF Egypt and its bite was NO
uncommon occurrence.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
ARMY'S AIR SPEED KINGS
OUT TO MAKE RECORD

DAYTON. Ohio, April 2.-Lieuts.
l.. ]. Maitland and Russell L. Maug-
han, speed kings of the United
States Army Air Service, are today
to attempt to establish a worlds
record for speed over the new three
kilonneter course, which supersedes
the one kilometer cours under Fed
Grated Aeronautic Internationale
rules.
The flights will be made during
the day at Wilbur Wright field.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02

Before February 10 Captain
Randle and / were on good terms
with Colonel and Mrs. Conger,"
Mrs. Randle said. "On that date
officers Of the Twentieth Infantry
and their wives came to our quar-.
tiers with refreshments for sur.
prise party for family in another
building.
when they arrived we danced.
sang and laughed. Perhaps we
were a bit noisy but the profa nity
and other things later charged by
Colonel Conger were not at all in
evidence.
Found No Evidence.
After this party our neiehhora
in the other half of the same build
Continued on Page 2, Column A.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
j. 1 + I s
PAIN ERS
STRIKE
IN D.C
$50 Quit When Association Re-
fuses Extra Dollar a Day
Without Notice.

Refused an extra dollar 8 day.
to become effective yesterday be-
cause sixty days notice had not
been gixen to the Master Paint
ers Association proximately
$50 painters walked out today.
The association, In q statement,
said that that Org imitation is will
ing to give the increase, but not
until after the expiration Of sixty
days notice. The employers COM
tend that such an agreement waA
signed. by the local union and the
association.
Ready to Sign Contract.
Harry Bouie, business agent of
the local union, said that there Is q
membership of the union in the Dis
trict numbering about $50. The rea-
son, he explained, that all Of the
wieiders of the brush did not walk
out today was because a large per-
centage of the membership are en-
ployed by independent employers,
such as real estate corporations or
builders, who do not belong to the
Master Painters association. he
said that il any member of the as
ISOLATION is DESTROYS of signing a
contract with any of the members
of the union for the purpose OF CON-
ing to a private agreement with the
understanding that the increase will
be allowed, effective April l, union
officials will not object. But 1t VIII
not deal with the association AS such
unless 1t meets the mems terms.
Big, Jobs Affected.
Bouie said that the fact that to-
day marks the opening of cleanup
paint-up" week as proclaimed by
the District Commissioners, had
nothing at all to do with the de-
cision Of the men.
Representatives OF the associa.
ton deploral the fact that the
painters should walk out at this
time when their services are so
much needed, in view Of the COM
ing convention of the Shriners.
Continued on Page 2. Column al
The Washington times., 1923-04-02

Fine Gard Entered for Inaugu-
raj Handicap Spark Plug ]
and Sassy Susie feature.

They're Off

They're Off
With the unanimity of one voice
10000 Washington and Baltimore
devotees of thoroughbred racing
will in this succinct phrase off
ciaHy signalize the opening of the
Eastern racing season at Bowie
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
when fourteen unruly two-year-'
olds, entered in the first race,
spring from the barrier on their
four-furlong dash.
Spark Plug an Attraction.
A colorful crowd with its full
share of fashionable women attired
In their Easter suits will be on
hand at the popular track Of James
z. O'Hara, not only to witness the
renewal of the Inaugural Handicap
with $1,000 added money, but also
TO enjoy the widely-advertised match
race between Spark Plug, : the
worlds most-beloved race horse. and
Sassy Susie, the co1onePs pride OF
he Blue Grass section.
1t is understood that the pari
nutuel machines will not be open
10 SPECTATORS just before the big
match race between Spark Plug
md Sassy Susie, but it is known
that a number of stable wagers
running well into nineteen figures
nave been made by prominent
Washington sportsmen on the out
rome of the unique contest.
With ideal weather conditions, to-
lay is all that the thousands of
Washington hores lovers can desire.
Satisfactory transportation facih-
les are promised by the railroad
company, who said this morning
hat they will have special trains
eaving the White House station at
Fifteenth and H streets northeast,
very fifteen minutes, beginning
Il 1890 o'clock.
Fine Card Entered.
The entries for the first day of
port are just about all that can be
Wished for, and the fact that no
ever than nineteen are named fer
he $4,000 Inaugural sprint is evi.
lence enough of the good horses
hat are available.
There are no lack Of Jockeys
eady to take their part in the en-
ertainment, and the various of.
are lulS IIiOIIlllR
Tearing up the last minute details
Incident to the opening of the
Meeting.
General Thatcher, one which is
ointed for the Kentucky Derby,
Till make his appearance in the
Promenade Purse rather than the
inaugural. This race is for three.
ear olds. at five and a half in.
tead OF the seven furlongs of the
rincipal prize.
Outside of the Inaugural Handi-
ap there are two purses of minor
Importance, the Promenade and the
win Cities. The last two races
AIMED carry value a little over
LOO to the winners.
Many experts look for the Harry
ayne Whitney colors to flash first
rross the line in the Inaugural for
Toomster, the Brookdale represent
alive in the Inaugural, has worked
such a sensational style as to at.
tact marked attention.
Broomster, long absent from the
ices, mas an abundance of speed,
ut he Is a surly fellow and may
OF be In a running mood today.
noomster's chief opponent should
Fair Phantom. However, the
Continued on Page 2. Column g.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02

ST. Louis Bandits fold Up Mail
Truck and Lock Guard
in Cage.
O 1n.ernaalOnal Sew -.

ST. LOUIS, No., April Six
men in an automobile staged g
daring hold-up Of q Government
mail truck here early today and
escaped with nine registered mall
pouches containing large sums q
money.
Postal Authorities cannot esti-a
mate, the amount taken until 3
check ID made.
Driver and Guard Locked Up.
The robbery occurred hi the
down town district. A chauffeur
and guard on the mail truck were
locked in the cage OF the machine
when the bandits Communicated Il.
The truck was then driven to
the river district where the nine
mail bags were taken from the
cage and loaded into the bandits
car.
Authorities announced that the
amount taken may run into the
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars
as the mail was for distribution
among business houses. Large
amounts of cash and money orders
are contained in the mails on the
first of the month.
A general alarm was sounded
for the apprehension, of the bandits
who sped away in their machine.
Men Surprised from Behind.
The robbery occurred at $40 this
morning. an hour when the river
district is practically deserted.
Adrian G.. Dorlac. messenger, and
Edward M Cunningham, chauffeur,
were in command of the truck. Both
were armed with .45 caliber pistols.
According to both, the robbers
drove up from the rear and covered
them before they had chance to
reach for their guns.
Two Of the bandits jumped from
their machine when the mail truck
was brought to a halt, according to
the two postal employees, and lev
eled guns at them. One of the rob-
bers carried a revolver in each hand
while the other leveled a sawed-off
shotgun at the driver of the truck.
Four of the bandits remained
seated in their machine, each
armed with sawed off shot guns.
The bandits then directed Cum
bingham to drive towards the river
front and when within a block of
the river, commanded the chauf-
feur to turn in to an alley.
The bandits then assembled and
discussed their plans.
After unloading the nine pouches
Dorlac and Cunningham were
placed in the cage OF the truck
Gnd locked 1t ostensiielY in the
rear.
The imprisoned men shouted for
help after the bandits had made
their escape, but tasy failed 10 at
tract any attentl11 for several
minutes.
A negro. living in the district,
heard their cries. anl ran to the
scene. 1t was disc ove-ed that the
ba ndits had failed to fasten the
lock on the truck. The truck was
driven to the p )llce station, where
me robbery was reported.
The Washington times., 1923-04-02
ARMY SCANDAL DETAILS
GIVEN BY WIFE
By WEBB g. ARTZ.
international News Service.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April Pretty Mrs Agnes Harms
Rande twenty four storm center of the biggest social
trovesy the history of the today for the time
broke the silence she maintained since he with her husband
Capt. Edwin III. Rande filed 100000 suit ago
alleging defamation of character against Col A. L. Conger
Captain Randle's commanding officer
Mrs Rande beautiful brunette with almost figure
told OF the parties that provoked the row.