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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
VISIT EXPERIMENT FARM
Forty Farmers Of Fillmore And Au-
 tauga Mnkc Visit

AUBURN, Ala, April 6.--A party of more than 40 farmers and a num- Der of ladies from Elmore and Au- tauga counties, anxious to get first hand information as to the work of the Alabama Experiment Station, braved the unfavorable weather of Wednesday and drove to Auburn in cars, arriving near noon. The trip was made under the auspices of II. M. Lewis, county agent of FL more. and J. B. Mitchell, county agent of Autauga.
 Those in the party were: William Thornton, M. $. Collins, A. NJ. Thorn ton, Charlie Thornton, c. B. Wright, O. K. Lanier, A. Haynie. G. II. Hay nie, J. T. Nenable, w. c. Powell. of Wetumpka; J. B. Mitchell, Miss Anita Mitchell, R. l.. Faucett. Mrs. J. H. Lewis, A. R, Gresham, G. A. Elliott, Mrs. J. T. Gresham, M l.. Garner, Elizabeth Steere, J. G. Gresham, H. II. Fay, T. l.. Gresham, w. w. Him ton, w. l.. Gresham. Mrs. R. l.. Gar ner, Mrs. J. M. Ward, Mrs. A. l.. Hunter, Mrs. J. B. Mitchell. R. T.. Garner, ], E. Rodgers, q. R. Gillespie and Jack Hunt, of Prattville; R. Jones, Mrs. w. N. Thompson, Mrs. R. N. Prather. Mrs. D. A. Jones, w. N. Thompson, R. w. Prather, D. A. Jones. of Autaugaville: w. s. Jacobs of Booth, and R. M. Rawlingson, of Millbrook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
OPERATIONS RESTORE SIGHT TO GIRL WHO. GR0PED IN DARKNESS
Plastic Surgery, After Seven Trials,
 Brings Use Of Eyes

CHICAGO, Jll.. April 6.-After liv> ing In the Hand of darkness" since infancy. Chicago girl now is learn ing to read and write. after nine successful operations to graft new and controllable lids over her eyes.
 This startling revelation of the progress Of modern surgery was dis closed Friday, through a committed s report to the Illinois House of Rep resentatives, in commenting the work done by the eye and ear in firmary where the operation was performed.
 While still an infant, according to Dr. Leo Steiner. head of the infirm- ary, the girl groped her way about the house. The mother thinking it was Just momentary affliction, dis regarded the seriousness of her daughters case until she noticed the girl was mot growing out of it..
 Then came trips to eye specialists. Always there was the faint gleam Of hope, which was followed by bitter disappointment. according to the story told Dr. Steiner by the mother.
 The little blind girl had made all preparations to live her life in the darkness. which became more inten- sive as month after month passed by with no relief for her in sight. She played with her dolls as any other girl does and learned to read by touch.
 Always cheerful, she entered the eye and ear infirmary totally blind, Dr. Steiner said. After an examina- tion 1t was decided the girls sight could be restored if new and control fable eyelids could be grafted upon her.
 Nine operations were required to complete this difficult piece of plas- tic surgery and the child's eyes were covered. Then followed days of hop ing. praying and anxiety.
 The day came when the bandages were to be removed. The parents Of the child gathered about, pr. Steiner said. fearful but hopeful. It took but a few seconds and the girl opened her eyes. The lids did not quiver.
 Mamma, I can see. oh--"and she started to sob, burying her face in her mothers arms. It was Christ mas day and outside patches of a fast disappearing snow, the only snow she had seen. greeted the child's eyes. There were questions and more questions and soon after wards the girl was taken back home with her parents-her sight fully re- covered. There is almost Ao visible trace of the surgery, and the new lids respond to muscular control quite as readily as natural lids do, nr SteiDer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
PURNELL MISSING WITH STATE READY FUR PROSECUTION Head of House of David Dis-
 appears, Officials
 Assert

BENTON HARBoR, Mich. April 6. King Benjmin Purnell. of the House of David. became a will Q the wisp Friday night as officials of surrounding states joined those of Michigan in a search for the cult leader, wanted to tell the court why his order should not be dissolved.
 The states highest officials, in- cluding Governor Groesbeck and At torney General Daugherty, were re- ported authoritatively to be secretly taking a hand In the proceedings. Also, authorities of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Chicago and other cities and states have been asked to help To- cate Purnell.
 Prosecutors of the quo warrant proceedings, brought in a Lansing circuit court, declared. however, the Kings" presence will not be needed at the hearing. Other officials of the cult will be called to answer the papers, they said, following re- port from Sheriff Bridgman that he couldn't find Purnell.
 dozen reports of what Is really going on behind the closely guarded scenes in the case flew here. One was that King Ben" has fled the state; another was that the gover nor and attorney general had slipped into Benton Harbor secretly and were planning drastic action.
 Members of the cult, already in turmoil, following the sensational charges of alleged immoyility against their king" were further excited Friday night by word that the state legislature has taken b hand in the allegations by introduc- ing a bill to control franchises of religious societies.
 Representatives of the House of David declared the order will fight ito finish" the states action, but no information as to whereabouts of the king" have been forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

Compound and what it had done for other women and gave it a trial. l be- gan to eat better and could sleep, and consider it wonderful medicine. I recommend it to my friends and will never be without it."-Mrs.M. .OHLEN, S64O s. Marshfeld Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
 It is such letters as these that tes- tify to the value of Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. This wo- man speaks from the fullness of her heart. She describes as correctly as she can her condition, first the symp- toms that bothered her the most, and later the disappearance of those symptoms. It is sincere expression of gratitude.
 For nearly fifty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been so praised by women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
YOUNG RABBI KILLED
Mysterious Assailnnt Causes Death
 Of San Francisco Man

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6.-Rabbi Alfred J. Lefee of the Busn street temple. who was beaten into uncon- sciousness by an unidentified man in a hotel room Tuesday night, died today.
 The rabbi, who was 22 years old. had been unconscious since tho at- tack. Last night he underwent an operation.
 Rabbi Lefees mysterious assailant was a strongly built man, who wore the uniform of an American sea- man.
 Rabbi Lefee and tho stranger came to thes hotel Tuesday night. Rabbi Lefee registered under the name "A. Layne" and the stranger HI. B, Hick- man." The rabbi left a call for 6 a. m. About a. m. the stranger departed.
 The call failed to get a response from the rabbi and the clerk investi- gating found him leaning against a wash stand, senseless, from a bat tered skull and an attempt to stran- gle him. Marks on his neck indicated that a rope or twisted sheet had been rced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
BODIES OF TWO WOMEN FOUND AT NEW YORK
Husband Chilled By Police Seeking
 Solution To Mystery

NEW YORK, April 6.-Miss Bessie McMahon of Utica. N. Y, and Mrs. Irene Blandino of Jersey City, were stabbed to death this morning with butcher knife and their bodies bumped from a motor car on a lone ly road near Stapleton. Station is- land.
 Scores of police and detectives who spent the day on the case still had not ascertained tonight just where tf e crime occurred, who com
 Mrs. Blandino's second husband James, barber in Jersey City. identified the bodies this afternoon, ard with Rroya1io Di Lorenzo, his assistant. was subjected to a long questioning.
 Walter Sterling, a taxlcab driver, WI o had told detectives. he drove two women answering the general descri. ton of the slain pair, togeth CT with three men to an address rear the spot WI ere the bodies were found. was confronted with Blandino and Di Lorenzo, but said he could not identify them as members of the rarty. Neither could ne say de- flnitely whether the bodies which he saw shrouded in the morgue were those of women who had driven in his machine.
 Blandino admitted he was absent from home until o'clock this morn ing, and relatives of Mrs. Blandino at Utica said he had been intensely jealous of her, but Blandino said he did not leave Jersey City last night.
 The clue on which police bank ncst-the long, keen butcher knife found blood d-smeared in the bushes near the bodies. had not been traced tonight
 Police said the murder could not have been committed at the spot where the bodies were found because no mud had been found on the shoes, although the ground was soaked with rain which continued until late last night. The clothing was not wet, they said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
CONFER WITH l.. q \

At meeting or the commltteeS from the city council and thN civic clubs last night a motion was adopted asking the county commissioners to immediately open negotiations with the Louisville and Nashville railroad with the view of selling the county's s right to use the railroad bridge for highway traffic in the event the pro- posed new bridge is built. The coun- ty owns the approaches and Is enti- tied to use the main structure under q contract made 35 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
DRAG ALABAMA RIVER FOR SALESMAN'S BODY
Fear Sam GuadOrf Of Selma Jumped
 Into River

that Sam Gusdorf, prominent travel ing salesman of Selma, had jumped into the Alabama river, friends be- gan dragging the river in an effort to find the body late Friday after noon. Gusdorf's coat and hat were found near the golf links and he could not be located.
 Gusdorf had been in i'll health for several months and only recently re- turned to Selma after 8 trip for his health He is a brother of Monroe Gusdorf, a stockholder of the Gen. tral Alabama Dry Goods company, by which Sam Gusdorf was em- ployed. Sam Gusdorf is between 40 and 45 years old and has wife and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
BIG DYNAMITE BLAST
Nashville Suburb Thrown Into Con-
 sternntiOn By Explosion.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April CA supply of dynamite for sewer excava- tion work in West Nashville, various ly estimated at from 16S to 300 sticks. exploded from some unknown cause this morning at 9 o'clock at the cor ner of Alabama and Forty sixth ave- nues, badly, damaging dozens of homes. injuring several people. and throwing the populous suburb into consternation. First reports were that several people were killed but later investigation failed to develop any fatalities. Occupants of nearby homes for three blocks were knock ed down by the force of the explosion or struck by flying uebris and fall ing pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
GOVERNOR $ AIS ALABAMA SHOULD LEAD ALL STATES
Says She Will Not Stop Till Ignorance is Driven
 Out

Alabama will not only lead the states alphabetically, but she will lead the world in educated citizen d1cted in an address before the Fri day night session of the Alabama Educational association . convention at the Masonic temple. We will not stop until we have driven ignorance and superstition from her borders, " Ee promised.
 Governor Brandon delivered his ad- dress before she convention following. day devote1 to preaching the gos- pei of education in Alabama. He conducted the second annual citizen s conference on education at the tenn He Friday in connection with the A. F. A. convention.
 The boys and girls of Alabama are her real jewels and real re- sources" the governor asserted There never will be a schoolhouse juEked in the state as long as l am governor"
 The governors address was a plea for giving educational opportunities to every chile in the state. No community is stronger than it's weak est home" he said No county stronger than it's weakest community; no state stronger than it's weakest county; no nation stronger than it's
 
 me in this and you will see that it is up to us to educate the children in every home in the state, for the home is the foundation, the starting point"
 Professor Scott Talks.
 Prof Zenos E. Scott, superintend- ent of schools of Louisville, Ky, ad- dressed the convention at the night session. Mr. Seott's talk was inspi- Iational in it's nature He urged the teachers to strive to be better and to keep ahead of the times.
 Tt is necessary in America to be a step in advance today" he said.
 MT. Scott stressed the need of good personal appearance and physi- cal wellbeing. Look the part" he advised. Show in physical way you expect the boys and girls to pat tern after.
 Take life as joy rather than as a burden. Don't worry. Keep things pleasant and worth while"
 MT. Scott scored teachers for ap- bearing apologetic for their profes- fession. Business men believe in themselves" he declared. Why should we not be like the business men and have a greater belief in ourselves and our work"
 The night session was opened with two numbers by the combined or chestras of the city's high schools. Miss Vera Robinson, music supervisor of the public schools sang, She was accompanied by Miss Sophie Slam berger. o. Gordon Erickson directed the group singing of the convention.
 Marriages were prohibited during Lent Advent ana Whitsuntide in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
COULD HARDLY
 DO HER WORK
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Made Her Eat, Sleep
 and Feel Better Every Way
Chicago, Ill.-'1was weak and run. down and in such a nervous condition

that l could hardly do my work. I was tired all the time,
 and dizzy, and could not sleep and had no appe- tite. l tried differ ent medicines for years, but they did not help me. Then l read in the papers about Lydia E. Pink ham'a VoOafahlA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
GADSDEN BAR MILL SH|F I. T0 SUPPLY ORDERS
Will Work IA Hours Every Other Day-AlIbritton
 Case Set
GADSDFS BrRR.AC
 THE AGE-HERALD !

The 20-inch mill of the bar mill of the Gulf States Steel company started this week to work IA hours every other day in order to meet the de- mand for large sizes of square and round bars. While official figures are not available, it is understood that nearly every department of the steel plant broke all previous produc- ton records in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
ASK FOR INDEPENDENCE
Porto Rican Body Files Petition With
 Conference

SANTIAGO, Chile, April 6.-(By Associated Press )-The governing board of the Pan-American confer ence has filed in it's archives with out action, message from the Porto Rico Independence association re- questng the conference delegates to join in asking the United States to grant independence to Porto Rico. The board decided that the message dealt with subject outside the con ference program and therefore it could not be considered.
 No two languages use the word lace for this fabric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
ALLBRITTON CASE SET

A total of 134 cases are set for trial during the four weeks jury term of the criminal division of the circuit court. which begins next Monday. Several murder cases are to-<6me up but the most important trial wilr be those of Euell A. Allbritton, Earl All britton and Albert Alvarado, who are held in connection with an alleged S100, 900 insurance swindle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
A Sale of Eppo Petticoats
4 5()

This is . special selec ton or about 50 of these petti- coats. whose name and fame has spread through out the South on account of their attractive appear ance. splendid wearing qualities and reasonable prices and our placing them on sale at this time will be welcomed, not only by the teacher. but by every woman in Birming- ham and vicinity.
 None of them sold for less than 5.95 and many were priced up to 7.95; mostly, of course, they come in the regular sizes. but there is a liberal interspcrsing Of stouts among them. The colors include: Emer- aid, brown, Pekin, rose, American Beauty. navy and purple. And there are jersey tops and taffetas. SECOND FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
TRAyEJERs TO ELECT

Post 1. Travellers Protective asso- citation, will mold its annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers Saturday night. Plans to hold a banquet and dance at the country club have been abandoned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
Porch Dresses
 2.95

These pretty gingham house frocks are an ever present answer to the problem of providing neat appearance for morning wear. They come in stripes, plaids or checks with the neatest of trimmings, in solid materials of contrasting colors or in white pique and organdy. Many even piped and hemstitched Every size, 36 to 46, is included.
 SECOND FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
TO CONDUCT REVIVAL

Rev. NJ. M. Davidson, formerly a well-known lawyer of Gadsden but now preacher of the north Alabama will conduct a two weeks revival meeting at the First Method ist church. beginning Sunday. April 10. W. H. Muchmore will have charge of the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
GOLF TOURNAMENT

Handlcaps were announced today for the annual spring golf tourna ment at the Gadsden Country club by George Black. Three flights have been arranged. there being five matches in the third flight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
Camisoles of Crepe de
 Chine,. ,.95c

The prettiest new shades of peach, apricot, Nile, pink, light blue and orchid are shown in this special assortment of fine camisoles, in trimmings which include antique, round thread or Val laces Due to their exceptional heavy quality of crepe de chine they will give excep- tlonal wear. These camisoles will answer the demand which will be stronger as summer ad- vances for neat confiner at popular price.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
ROBINSON IN JAu.

James L. Robinson, who was ar rested In Birmingham yesterday on charges of passing a number of back to Selma last night and was lodged in jail by the Dallas county sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
B. Y.P.u. CONVENTION HELD

The convention for the Selma as sociation of the southern and west ern district of the Baptist Young Peoples Union was held today at Marion and was attended by dele gates throughout this section. Dr. Davis of Mobile, presided over the meeting. The Selma delegation will return home Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
DEBS IS WELCOMED
Soviet Leader Wires Greeting
 American Socialist Leader

MOSCOW, April 6.-Russia will re ceive Eugene V. Debs, the American socialist leader, with open arms. When NJ Tomsky. head of the Rus sian labor unions, was informed Friday that Debs planned to visit he would be heartily welcomed. h. vitations were also extended to Rep of the American Nation al Workmens league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

Marriages were prohibited during Lent, Advent and Whitsuntide in olden times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
Spring Weight Knit Union
 Suits, LOO

splendid undersarment. finished in flesh or white
 open or closed with regular and bodice top Selection se to A. at this exceptionally low price
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

In the interest of our patrons we have secured nous shoes which we believe will serve to pre- vent, as we'll as to correct, the most widespread of foot troubles-fallen arches. The flexible spring, hidden in the arch of every pair of these arch without binding the foot in any way
 There is no need of waiting until your arches fall before giving them the support they need It will be our pleasure to have you try on a pair so that you may appreciate their comfort.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

SILK CHIFFON HOSE-In choice of either lisle garter top or full length silk, really beau tiful, sheer silk hose, in all the seasons most desirable shades, including black and gun metal They are priced gradually, ac- S OK cording to quality, pair, 1.50 to c.Cc CHILDREN'S BLOCKED SOCKS-X length clocked silk lisle socks with turnover cuffs; come in variety of color combinations. Very new and desirable, 700 priced, pair SOO
New Britain herald., 1923-10-16

blaes suits fer the msa sHd the dss slihg aiamehd costume sf sheiysia maae a deep impression en the an- dienee which sRniauded vigorously Nhsn the curtain aFose on this scene.
 Tea much credit cannot be slssn foang Nazzaro fer his excellent N0rk in dancing. ls was real treat ta wit ness exhibitions of difficult athletic dance steps well performed. The ysuhg mans drunken seeAs must have required all of his skill and ability as it was a weadeFful hit Of work, The comedy honors af the shaw perhaps fall to Barnett Parker iR the intefnrer tations of his various roles and to Roy Cummings as a comedy knoekab0ut acrobat in the first act
 The play is without plot, as are most musical comedies, but keeps well within the border line of dseeney de. spite the fact that Delysia is billed in this play te live the lives of certain eauTtesans.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-16
PARADE FEATURES
 LEGION CONVENTION
Frank I. Hines Is Scheduled to
 Speak This Afternoon
By The Associated Press,

By The Associated Press
 San Francisco, Oct, ls,-AnathaF city. larger perhaps than any captured by the American forces during the world war, has fallen before the American Legion, and the Legion naiFes plan 10 celebrate their latest triumph today with big victory par- ade.
 Capture City
 Ky last night the Legion members who began 10 arrive in San Francisco last week for their national eenNen- ton. were admittedly masters Of the city. They had been told so by Mayor James Rolph. IT,. United States Senator Hiram Johnson. Harvey M. Toy. Representing Governor Friend W. Richardson of California. and others at the opening session Of the convention yesterday.
 They paraded through the down. town district. small groups on the sidewalks. larger one in the streets, making many and varied noises, all intended to inform fellow Legion naircs. resident of the city and visiting tourists, that the American Legion Of that city or state was well represented at the convention.
 Escorts Harry Lauder
 One group. dressed in Scotch kits and playing bagpipes, escorted Sir Harry Lauder from the St. Francis hotel, where he was staying. to the Palace hotel. where he was one of the guests of honor at the Promenade of the Allies" Then one of tn kited es- corts climbed onto window sill of the hotel and delivered an impromptu oratlon to a crowd that blocked the street.
 The only thing on this mornings program was the parade. Admiral k. E. Coontz, United States navy, General Josef Haller of Poland and National Commander Alvin Owsley of the le- zion were the reviewing officers. Other civic and military officials also were given places in the reviewing stand.
 Guests of kaceys
 The Knights of Columbus invited the national officers of the legion and other distinguished visitors to be their guests at reception and lunchean at the Palace hotel at noon.
 Frank T. Hines, director Of the United States Veterans Bureau. was the first speaker on the program for :, this afternoons business session.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-16

ments to the owner. The rule to be
 changed now reads as follows: "rhe rates shown herein for less than car load shipments include loading and
 unloading service and icing of the commodity when necessary. Carload shipments must be loaded and iced when necessary by the shipper, also unloaded by the consignee." The proposal of the railroad is to make this rule read: The rates shown herein for less than carload ship ments include loading and unloading. Carload shipments must be loaded and unloaded by the owner Ccing provided by rule 1 is hereby can celled. such service to be paid for by the owner.)'
 Formal protest against the change was flied with the commission by the New York Milk Conference board, on the ground that it would result in unjust and unreasonable charges for milk between producing points in Connecticut and other states and New York city. It was also pointed out that the present rates are based on decisions of the inter state commerce commission in prior cases determining reasonable rates for shipments of dairy products and that those rates included the icing service proposed to be discontinued by