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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
BESSEMER STUDENT IS' LEAST IGNORANT MAN AT SIMPSON SCHOOL.

Wilbur Mcdonald of Bessemer, Simpson High scnooi senior, is the least ignorant" man in the school Thursday, according to results of elections for the high school annual held Wednesday by the Purple Tor nado," the school bi-weekly paper. W. r. Red" Hickman of Ensley junior, was named the most popular student and Charlie Vincent, captain of the basketball team, was elected most popular athlete.
 Miss Lois Greene, s21 Telulah street, Owenton. named the prettiest coed, is a sister of Miss Anne Greene, recently elected most popular coed at Birmingham Southern col lege. Miss Alma Stevenson, POT Ely ton street, south, was elected most popular coed. She is a member of the sophomore c.ass.
 Other results were: Most dignified senior, W. Y. Elliott; handsomest man. c. A. Craven; most popular pro- lessor, Prof. J. M. Neese; man with the biggest mouth, c. W. Roberts; best debater. Paul Nickerson; man with the best voice, Perry w. Wood ham; man with the brightest future, C. L. Rogers; biggest liar, Eugene l.. Berry; biggest loafer, George T. Norwood; biggest eater, J. W. Rien- hardt, Jr.; biggest ladies' man, R. E. Henning; man with the biggest foot, Sid Malloy; most harmless student. Leslie F. Sawyer; biggest spendthrift, Cunningham Riley; biggest sleeper, D. B. Manley; freshest rat" Miss Catherine Stone; girl with the pret- tiest eyes, Miss Elizabeth Morris; most desperate In love, w. J. Hanna; most conceited student, Charles A. Burnett; ugliest student, J. H. Ham, ilton; most independent student, c. H. Stewart; student with the best line, o. Dozier; biggest crook, O. H. Thompson; wittiest man, J. U. Hol combe; laziest student, E. J. Lam berth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
TO EXCHANGE pUI,pITs

Tn the exchange of pulpits Of the different Presbyterian churches of Birmingham which was decided We'd nesday at a meeting held in Birming- ham in the interest of the Presby terian progressive program, Rev. ]. $. Meacham. pastor of the Second Presbyterian church of Birmingham will occupy the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church of Ensley at the II o'clock services Sunday morning while Rev. B. T. Simpson, assistant secretary Of the stewardship of Pres oyterian churches will occupy the pulpit at the evening services at 7:so o'clock. Rev. E. c. Scott, local pastor, will preach at the Third Presbyterian church Sunday morning and at the Thirty-Fifth Avenue church sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08

Burial was in Forest Hill cemetery, Vice in charge.
 Failure of witnesses to appear was given as the cause of delay in the coroner's investigation, by Coroner J. D. Russum. He said efforts will be made to complete the investiga- ton Thursday.
 Witnesses said that the wire. carrying 2.SOo volts. had been down approximately an hour prior to the tragedy. Young McCiain was said to have been skating on Eleventh avenue, one of the rollers ,f his skates touching the wire before the youth was aware of it's presence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
PROPERTY WORTH $25, ,O0O
 DESTROYED IN JANUARY

During the month of January IF illicit stills and property valued at s25,614 was seized and destroyed by federal prohibition agents, and prop erty valued at $950 was seized and not destroyed, according to the re- port O. the federal prohibition di- rector. The report further .hows that during this same period of time 76 arrests were Jade, 966A gallons of intoxicating liquors and S0,095 gallons of mash were captured. AS a result of raids three automobiles were confiscated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
ROBERT JEMIsoN BETTER

Robert Jemison, Sr local banker, tion for appendicitis, performed at St. Vincent's hospital, according to bulletins issued on his condition Wednesday night. MT. Jemison was stricken at his residence Monday afternoon while making preparations for trip eastward, necessitating his removal to the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
SERVICES FOR VICTIM.
 OF LIVE WIRE ARE HELD.

Funeral services for Herbe~t Me- Claim aged 8, electrocuted Monday afternoon, when one of his skates touched a broken primary wire of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company at Seventeenth .treet and Eleventh avenue. south, were conducted at the residence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. J. McClain, 1924 Seventeenth street. south, at 3;30 o'clock Wednesday aftei noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
PERSONAI. MENTroN

George Defreeze is critically i'll at the Tennessee company infirmary at Fairfield and little hope is held out for his recovery.
 Fred Lange who has been criti- cally i'll Is reported to be a little bet ter.
 Mrs. w. D. Reddick and two sons or Cleveland, O., are visiting her mother, Mrs. W. H. Canant on Ave nue G.
 Warren W. Holder and little daughter, Lillian, who accompanied the body of the wife and mother here for burial have returned to their home in Tuscon, Ariz.. after a lO-day stay with MT. and Mrs J. L. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
HELD FOR FALSE FIRE ALARM

ReVenge against the fire depart ment for thrashng administered when they were caught pulling an alarm box falsely. a month ago, was given by police as the reason why Ocie Washington, 14, and William Griggs, 12, negroes. fired ware house, valued at s2G,o00 of the Bir- mlngham Casket company, North Birmingham. last Monday night. Damage estimated at $100 was done to the building from the fire.
 The negro boys were arrested at their residence by Officer Larkin Strong of the North Birmingham precinct station. Charges of arson were preferred and the boys turned over to juvenile court authorities for
 trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
DEATHS

Newton E. McDonald--Funeral serv- ices for Newton E. Mcdonald, age 43, who died at his residence in Huffman, Ala, Tuesday. wifi be conducted at his residence at Il o'clock Thursday morning. Burial will be in Bass cemetery, Johns in charge.
 William Michael Cnrney-Funeral services for William Michael Car ney, age 55, who died at his resi- dence, 925 F'ifty-first street, Tues day, will be. conducted at the resi- dence at 9 o'clock Thursday morn ing. Following theservices at St. PauPs Catholic church, burial will be in Forest Hill, LiSe Loy in charge.
 Frank Grove, Jr.-Remains of Frank Grove, Jr., who died at local in firmary Tuesday, were sent to Montevallo for funeral services and burial Wednesday by Lige Loy. Charles Enslen Lutz-Funeral serv- ices for Charles Enslen Lutz, age ,, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Lutz, who died at the residence, Forest Park, Monday, were conducted from the residence of the child's grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Eugene F. Enslen, 2737 Highland avenue, at l o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Elmwood, Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
CIRCLE TO MEET.

special meeting of the Builders Circle of the W. M. s. of the First Baptist church is called for Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. A. Henderson, 2712 Avenue H. A full attendance Is de- sired as plans are to be completed for the tacky party to be given next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
Sl6,663 PAID OUT BY. IT. C. l. FOR PENSIONS. IN DISTRICT LAST YEAR

Of the s1,266,OOO paid out by the United States Steel and Carnegie pension fund last year. s16,663 was distributed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company in this district.
 The total pension disbursements of this fund from it's establishment in 1911 to and inclusive of 1922 were s9.095,00 That of last year was the largest, having risen from $711,00o in 1916 to s1,266,000.
 The disbursements to pensioners made by the Tennessee company last year in it's several divisions were as folows:
 General offices, ssS4; transporta- tion department, s166; Alice furnace, s2SS; Bessemer furnaces, S775; Bloc ton works, S144; Blue Creek mines, s911; Ensley works, s6,299; Greeley mines. s144; Ketona quarry, $432; Linn Iron works, s346; Oxmoor fur naces. s244; Pratt and Vivian works, s2.317; Red Mountain works, $3,574; Whitwell mines, STE; grand total disbursed in 1922, s1S.663.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
 MASONIC NOTICE

A special communication of King Solomon Lodge, No. 46O, A. F. x A. M., Is called for Thursday, February S, at 3 D. m., for the purpose of at tending the funeral of our deceased brother, l. R. Rubenstein. A full attendance is requested.
 A.F. ALEXANDER, w. M.
 J. $. WHITE. Secy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
ENSLEY RuREAu

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau, Age-Herald correspondent, will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy. Ensley 460-W. The circulation department of the Ensley bureau Is at 3O91-2 Njnetaentb street, Room f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
STEWARDS PLAN Dnrvr

At a well attended meeting of the board Of stewards of the First Meth odist church which was held Tuesday night it was decided to hold a drive Tor the new organ fund on next Sun day when the committees will can vass the members of the congrega- tion. It is expected that the new pipe organ will be installed within the next three weeks and plans are being made for an opening recital the date to be determined later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
PARTY POSTPONED.

The spend-the-day party of the of ficers and teachers of the beginners
 department of the Sunday school of the First Baptist church, which was to have been held Thursday after noon at the home of Mrs. J. NJ Dill has been postponed until next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
BANQUET POSTPONED

The banquet of the Mems club of the Shadyside Methodist church, which was to have been held We'd nesday evening has been postponed until February 21 because of the cold weather and the illness of a number of the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
MINSTREL PLEASES AUDIENCE
w. l.. WYNN BURIED

Funeral serVices over the remains of William Lige Wynn. age 32 years, who died Monday night, were con ducted from the family residence in Docena Wednesday afternoon, with Echols & Angwin in charge. Rev. J. A. Bryan of Birmingham officiat- ed. Interment followed at the East Lake cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by his widow and two chill dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08

Members of Zamora Temple and of the Scottish Rite are requested to attend the funeral of our deceased brother, l. R. Rubenstein. Services at the residence, 1426 Fifteenth street, south, at 3:3O ?. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
dPROVEMENT ASSN To MEE,

There will be a meeting of the Bush School Improvement associa- tion Thursday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at the school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
w. NJ. s. TO MEET.

A called meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Ensley Highland Methodist church is an- nounced for Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
MEMS CLUB TO MEET

the regular monthly banquet of the Methodist Mems club, which will be held Monday night In the dining room of the church. The committees are arranging very interesting pro- gram for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
WILL HOLD SOCIAL

The Willing Workers class of the Junior department of the Sunday school of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will entertain at a Valentine social in the Brother hood class room of the church Fri day evening at 7:30 o'clock, the pro- ceeds to be applied on the new church building fund. The young folks of the community are invited to attend. Mrs. J. D. Folmar. teacher of the class, will be assisted with the en- tertainment by Mrs. F. B. RSe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
CONTEST ENDS MARCH 9,

Owing to typographical error in the announcement of the closing date of the letter writing contest which is being conducted by the Ensley Merchant and Associated Business Men, which came out Wednesday morning as March 5. should have read March 25, as that is the date decided upon to close the campaign. Those entering the contest are re- quested to have their letters sent to the association secretary, Claude Eubank on or before March 25.
 MINSTREL PLEASES AUDIENCE
 The performance given by the Af- rican Blossom Minstrel at the Ems ley opera house Wednesday night under the auspices of the Ensley Shrine club, proved to be very en- tertaining from beginning to end. The songs and jokes were unusual ly good while the comedy sketches made quite hit to a large audience. The minstrel will be given again Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08

odist church and their wives by Rev. and Mrs. l.. A. Holmes, at the parson- age on Thursday evening has been postponed until a date to be an nounced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
SCOUTS TO CELEBRATE

The members of the different Boy scout troops of the Ensley district will celebrate their thirteenth anni- Versary at their various meeting places Friday night. They have ar ranged an interesting program for the occasion and the parents of the scouts have been invited to attend the meetings. A special Boy Scout service will be held Sunday morning at the II o'clock service at the First Methodist church when Rev. William H. Mansfield, pastor will deliver a special sermon to the Scouts. A place will be reserved in the church and all scouts in this district are expected to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
MISS BERTHA SMITH HURT
FIRE DAMAGE $500.

Fire caused by defective fire place caused about s5o0 damages to the residence of Mrs Walker, 2223 Pike avenue, late Tuesday night about 11:25 o'clock. The fire was discovered by someone passing by who notified the Ensley and Fair View lire departments and also woke up the occupants of the house. The lire had gained considerable headway before 1t was discovered, put the firemen managed to confine tn fire to one room, which was prac- tically destroyed. with part of the roof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08

FUNCTION POSTPONED.
 The entertaining of the official board of the Ensley Highland Meth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
NURSE |S BURNED PUTTING GASOLINE
 INTO OPEN CRATE
Three EnsIey Women Suffer From Misadventure-Boy Scouts Will Celebrate
 18th Anniversary
ENSLEY BUREAU | THE AGE-HERALD EnsIax AIo EAh


 Mrs May Phillips, graduate nurse, was painfully burned about the face, neck and hands as a result of pouring gasoline on a fire in an open grate Wednesday morning about o'clock at her home in West End. It is stated that Mrs. Phillips mistook the gasoline for kerosene and poured 1t out of a gasoline can, which caused the gasoline to ignite and the can to explode, throwing gasoline all over her. clothes. The flames burned her face and neck and she painfully burned her hands in pulling off her blazing clothes, as she was In a room by herself at the time of the accident Follow ing the accident she was carried to the Ensley hospital. where she is re- ported to be resting as well as could be expected. Mrs. Phillips graduated from the Ensley infirmary about a month ago and since that time has lived with her sister in West End.
 MISS BERTHA SMITH HURT
 Miss Bertha Smith is resting well at her home at 1645 Pike avenue fol- lowing an automobile accident which happened Tuesday afternoon. Miss Smith, who is student of the Bir- mingham Southern college was knocked down by a Ford automo- bile said to have been driven by Charles Thorn of Avondale as she came out of a drug store at Owen town to catch an -Ensley car to ride home. She received several cuts about the face and head and was bruised about the body. Thorn stopped and picked the young lady up and carried her to her home, where she received medical atten- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-08
The First National Bank
 of Birmingham, Ala.

Statement December 29, 1922.
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Evening star., 1923-06-02
The Tragedy.

That same Sunday evening the War
ing household dined alone Oftener
than not there were guests. but to-
night there were only the two Pey-
tons, Lockwood and John Waring
himself.
Ito, the butler. had holiday Sunday
afternoon and evening, and Nogi, the
second and less experienced man. was
trying his best to satisfy the exac-
tions of Mrs. Peyton as to his service
at table.
Helen Peyton was in a talkative
mood and commented volubly on the
caller of the afternoon, Miss Austin.
She met little response, for her
mother was absorbed in the training
of the Japanese, and the two men
Ject.
Don't you think she's odd look
ing?" Helen asked of DR.. Waring.
odd looking" he repeated; Il don't
know. I didn't notice her especially.
She seemed to me a rather distin-
guished type"
"Distine euished is the word" agreed
Lockwood. What about the lecture
tomorrow night, Doctor? Will Fes-
senden take care of it?"
No; must lecture myself tomor-
row night. I'm sorry, for I'm busy
with that book revision. However,
I'll look up some data this evening,
and l shall be ready for it
"Of course, you WILL laughed Mrs.
Peyton. You were never caught un-
ready for anything"
But it means some work Waring
added, as he rose from the table
He went into the study. followed
Evening star., 1923-06-02

by Lockwood, whose experience made
him aware OF what books his chief
would need, and he began at once to
take them from the shelves,
Right" Waring said, looking over
the armful of volumes Lockwood piac-
ed on the desk and seating himself in
the swivel chair.
Bring me Marcus Aurelius, too,
please, and Martial"
The classic touch" Lockwood
Yes, it adds dignity, if one Ia a
Dit shy OF material" Waring admit
ted, good-naturedly. That's all,
NO. sir. I'll stay until II or so.
I'm pretty busy with the reports.
and, too, some one may call whom l
can take care Of"
Good chap you are. Lockwood.
appreciate it. Very well, then, don't
bother me unless absolutely neces-
Sarv."
The secretary left the room and
closed the study door behind him.
rms door gave on to the end of the
cross hall. and the hall ended then,
IN a foomy window seat, and also
held book rack and table; altogether
a comfortable and useful nook, fire.
ouently occupied by Gordon Lock-
wood. The window looked out on the
beautiful lake view. as did the great
view Of the highroad on which
stood, not far away. the Adams board
ing house.
Lockwood lodged there. as being
more convenient, but most of his
waking hours were spent in his en-
ployer's home. A perfect secretary he
had proved himself to be, for his pre-
science amounted almost to clairyoy-
ance, and his imperturbability was
exceedingly useful in keeping trou-
n T,,~1.N -.
John Waring.
So, he determined to stay on guard.
| lest chance caller should come to
disturb the doctor at his work.
But Lockwood's own work was
somewhat neglected. Try as he
would to concentrate upon 1t, he could
not entirely dismiss from his mind a
certain mysterious little face, whose
meaning eluded him. For once, Cor
don Lockwood. reader OF faces, was
baffied. He couldn't classify the girl
who was both rude and charming,
both, cruel and pathetic.
For cruelty was what this expert
| read in the knowing eyes and firm lit
tie mouth of Miss Mystery. And be-
cause of this indubitable element in
her nature. he deemed her pathetic.
Which shows how much she interest
ed him.
AT any rate. he thought about her
while his work waited. And then, he
thought of other things-for he had
| troubles of his own. had this super
cilious young man. And troubles
which CALLED him the more that they
were sordid-money troubles, in fact.
| His whole nature revolted at the mere
! thought of mercenary considerations.
| but II one is short of funds one must
Evening star., 1923-06-02

sistent and curious minded person
might discern some parts OF the study.
The stained glass sashes were i'm
moyable. and were there more Of
decoration than for utility's sake.
And 1t was through these peep
presence Of DR.. Waring in his study
at the unusual hour of o'clock In
the morning.
The Japanese. true to his tribal ip-
stinct. showed no agitation. and his
calm demeanor helped to soothe Mrs.
Peyton. BRt as she hastily dressed
herself, sheNdecided upon her course
of action.
Her first impulse was to call her
daughter. but she concluded not to
phoned to Gordon Lockwood. and
asked him to come over as soon as
he possibly could. 2
Old Salt took the message. and
transmitted 1t to the secretary.
asked Lockwood. -.
Don't know. Mrs. Peyton seemed
all on edge. 3 far's I could Judge
from her voiee-but she only said
- All III right q I'1 I'll 60 oe as soon as can.
: get dressed"
Once out of doors, Lockwood
couldn't fail to be impressed with the
beauty of the morning landscape. One
England scenery, it was newly love-
ly in it's sheath OF ice.
Lockwood's hasty steps crunched
through the crusted snow. and he
hurried over to the Waring house
Ito opened the door for him and
Mrs. Peyton met him in the hall.
Something has happened to DIR.
Waring." she said at once; "he stayed
in the the study y. all night"
the secretary.
Just that. His room door is still
open. and his bed hasn't been slept
in. Also. Ito says he can see him in
/ the study. through the dining room
why don't you go in?''
"The study door Is locked"
! LOCKED! And DR.. Waring still in
there?"
stroke-or, somethine-
Nonsense! Hes just asleep. Hes
Well. I'm glad you're here" And
see about it, Mr.. Lockwood. won't
you?"
! The secretary went first to the
study door. He raped. and then he
tried the door, and then raped
came, and Lockwood return ed to the
dining room.
Can you see through tnat glass"
he asked In surprise. noting the
thick. loaded mosaic of pieces
| Yes, sir. through this corner" Ito
directed him. and peering through,
Lockwood discerned the figure of
John Waring. He sat at his desk,
his body fallen slightly forward, and
| his head dropped on his breas.
| Sound asleep" said Lockwood, but
his tone carried no conviction.
! (To be continued tomorrow.)
Evening star., 1923-06-02

Warbling Vireo: Vireo gilvus.
Length So Inches.
Upper parts graylsh- green; no wing
bars.
Under parts white, slightly washed
with yellowish
Resident (not common) from April
2s to September 10; winters in the,
tropics
Warbling vireos are town birds, and
when you wish to make their acquaint-
ance you must take your opera glass
and go to our city parks or to the
Smithsonian grounds rather than 10
the woods. They will be found in the
upper stories of large trees. where they
hang their pensile nests and w$rble the
happy days away. These are thought
to be the sweetest of the vireo singers
and Langille characterizes their song
as IAN inimitable melody like that OF