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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
EXPECT GERMANY. ID REJECT FLATLy
 ALLIED DEMANDS
Cuno Government Will Re- fuse To DisavoW ResponSi-
 biIity For Ruhr

BERLIN, July 7.-Refusal of the German government to admit re- sponsibility for the Duisburg train bombing. which caused the death of nine Belgian soldiers and the wound ing of many others, was regarded here as forecasting that Chancellor Cuno would make a similar reply to the Franco Belgian demand for Berlin to disavow sabotage in the Ruhr.
 Cuno's reply is expected shortly
 Reports here are that France, ap- parently anticipating an unfavora- 4 ble answer. is extending her occu- patton of the Ruhr. French troops already have taken over houses in tke outskirts of Frankfort, accord ing to word from Brussels.
 Deny Responsibility.
 Foreign Minister Baron Non Ros- enberg today indicated how Cuno would answer the sabotage i'mrnd by telling France and Bcl-i dl Germany cannot admit thu, i- izens are guilty of the l.; ,'- ing and therefore sees no u! accepting responsibility.
 French restrictions in the Ruhr have prevented investigation of the affair by German officials, Rosen- berg stated.
 So far, no reply to the Rosenberg statement has been received from either France or Belgium. Cuno may wait for an answer before com hitting himself on the sabotage question.
 German political leaders refuse to speculate publicly on the effect of the withdrawal of Belgian and French representatives from Berlin in the event of an unfaVorable an- swer to the sabotage question. Labor Leaders Mil itant.
 Labor leaders have adopted mill tant attitude in the face of the new "crisis' Already more thar 100000 metal workers are on strike in Berlin Preparations are being made to call strikes in other lines of industry within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
The Revelation

ought to be kicked for hesitating at 1 all
 1 And then he had started home with Rose. Susy Blair had seen 1 them off. She had told Rose some thing he didn't quite understands she had said that she knew that he was l quite safe with Rose. She ment that Rose was quite safe with him, of course, and he had said so But Susy had laughed and Rose had flushed; and--he wondered what the dickens it all meant. Something catty, he supposed. Susy had a way of saying catty things. Lots of girls had Not Rose, of course.
 But he was getting away from what Rose had said. Not what she had said after they had started, of l course, nor even during the walk home. though she really had said some ething worth while then, all right. How in the mischief had she learned so much about civil engineer ing? Why! When he told her of the bridging problem that was troubling him, she. understood 1t right away, and she ~suggested-no she didn't suggest, exactly; she merely said something that made the solution of the problem pop right
 
 Of course; but Rose had to be pretty well up even to say what she did And then-ohi Yes! he remembered q now-then they got to her home and he unlocked the door and gave her back the key and thanked her for helping him to the solution; and she said that-that she'd like to help him all her life, and-and her voice quavered, but she went on and said she wanted him to know that she cared for him great deal. And she slipped into the house and shut the door.
 And-and-Great Scot! Was that really all she said? It couldn't be. It seemed like so much more. Oh! What an ass he was That wasn't any proposal Proposal? Rose i wouldn't dream of proposing to any man! And yet--her voice-her-oh Could she really have meant It the way he thought? If she did-he'd have to know tonight right away! Mir. Dunlap was reading in the parlor when he had left Rose at home. He had seen him through the window. He might be up yet; and if he was, Rose probably was too. He could see from his window if the lights were burning. They were!
 lie Q go over TlBnC dWdy--Wner in thunder was his hat? Oh! Hang that hat. He'd go without 1t. MT Dunlap might put cut the lights while he was hunting for 1t. No! They weren't out yet.-Gee! It took year to cross the street-and what was the matter with the Dunlap gate that 1t wouldn't open? There! He guessed 1t was just hls own butter fingers. Stumbled on the steps. of course! Lord! he was nervous! Lucky the window blind wasn't down. There was Mir. Dunlap read ing And there was Rose, thank Heaven. Where was that darned bell? Never had any trouble in find ing 1t before. Got 1t at last! Now if Rose came to the door---she's get ting up. Yes, she's coming! Gee! he was trembling like a leaf. He
 "Rosep
 "Eddie!"
 After a while they heard Mfr. Dun lap stirring and went In to break the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

evening gown in the center of the picture. Here we have the favored rose shade of crepe, a Patou model with the skirt drapery extending its ness of being scarf Embroidery of girdle and armholes is of antique gold.
 I saw a kindred idea worked out between a green moire straight slip and a great deal of silver white lace at party-that Is, the idea of the drapery doing double duty. The slight hustle lift at the back, accen- tusted by a huge fan of the silver lace and two long lace stream CTS Attached also to the hustle drape were two wide loops of silver lace which served the uses of additional drapery. Also of butterfly sleeves. For the wearer casually thrust her arms through the great loops on passing from the ball room, and there she was. in appropriate restaurant attire, arms modestly covered.
 The panel. the godet. or circular flounce addition to the front of a frock. to suggest Egyptian mass drapery, is shown in the dinner gown second from the right, lavender chiffon over silver, with a girdle of lavender and silver beads.
 Lastly, we have a chiffon frock made up with tiers and the greatly favored cowl collar of the mode. Here 1t Is given a ruffle addition. The color is a lovely sweet pea pink. new and delicious. The waist line is held with a soft draping and loop of the chiffon.
 White taffeta with black lace Is a combination often observed. as, for example. a bouffant gown of the order of No. l. with marrow off the-shoulder band of the taffeta holding a deep bertha of lace. and spaced diamonds of lace making a border around the full skirt. 1 Footwear of exactly the same shade as the gown, even of the fabric when that Is possible. with stock ings to match, Is the cue given by certain exclusive houses.
 Hair was never more simply dressed. The low coil of small di- mensions, illustrated with the first figure, Is constantly seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

effects are given to working out figures. The most common example is a green sunburst of rhines tones centering in side drape and raying from there as far as the designers s fancy cares to take it.
 1t seems to be settled right now that fall surprises from overseas will consist, in great part. of bead and embroidery needlework carried out within more or less familiar sil- houettes, this being true of street, semi-formal and formal dress. And we are promised surprises in plaits.
 Never was a season kinder to types. Glance at the illustrations. Here are five notable silhouettes, the the Greek drape, the Egyptian front drape effect done with a plaited go- det and the tiered and caped pref erence.
 Do hear some one crying for the peg top silhouette or the hustle drape? Have them if you like! They are seen at the smartest affairs. Remember this. however, that prac- tically the only exception to a or drape. Even ruffies flatten, and the tiered flounce stirs hardly a fold in the back of the gown
 It is amazing how much life there can be to white combinations-for example, the taffeta and silver lace combination that composes the bouf- fant frock first shown at the left. By using plain and shining contrasts and the transparency of white lace, the designer built a vivid gown of all white that did not need lilac and blue embroidered flower shapes to give it expression, though they add enormously. Little tabs of violet ribbon are applied below the flower decoration at the waist and on the skirt.
 Typical of the excessive plainness liked In today's frocks is the second dinner gown shown. White crepe here displays it's own loveliness and sets off the wearer's by exquisite drapery. aided by a finely plaited |flounce of self material. This one- sided drapery is still strong in the modes.
 The perennial beauty of drapery in the Greek style Is illustrated In the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
' ee, FMrway and Green

By CHICK" EVANS

BUILDING UP WOOD SHOTS
 Why is it that I can't use my driver or brassie? I can play my midiron and cleek pretty well and with a consistency that makes the use of wooden clubs silly. I know that playing wood is the game, but when l am in a lLa ru match l take my cleeIi out at the tee every time. l cant understand why I cant get a ball up with a wooden club. If do happen to hit the ball on the face of the club. away 1t goes in a wrong direction. I have bought enough wooden clubs to start a man in the lumber business. but all to no pur- pose. Although I hate to do it, l am afraid l shall have to give up my wooden clubs.
 This letter is but another repeti- tion of remarks l have listened to from hundreds of beginners at golf. It is strange that the golfers cannot play wooden shots when they play their irons so well. To my way of thinking the wooden shots are the very easiest ones of the game. l think the trouble with most golfers is in trying to learn two kinds of full swing-one for full irons and another for woodens-kill two birds with one stone and use exactly the
 
 reason I have never been obliged to practice a wooden shot in my life.
 I think 1t is a mistake to start a beginner with the wood, as most pro- fessionals do. The novice usually thinks the wooden shots are the greatest of the game and he over estimates the difficulty and tries too hard His failure lies chiefly in the inability to get the ball up, a trou- n lofted irons. The remedy Is quicker and crisper blow. Another mistaken idea is that the wooden shot must be hit as hard as possible. This means that the golfer does all the work instead of letting the clubhead do it's share. This attempt to do all the work Is one of the chief faults of the great army of golfers. The idea of extra force Is particu- larly destructive when applied to a wooden shot.
 The iron head. of course, gives a certain feel" that Is absent from the head-heavy wooden club. and that feel" probably favorably af- fects the shots of the iron player. Then, toe. is is probable that the greater length of the wooden club gives less control and makes for in accuracy. Nevertheless, I firmly be-
 
 gets the idea of extra force and swings the woodens exactly as he does his irons he will overcome the difficulty of his drives.
 have seen so many men follow perfect iron shots with miserable wooden ones. Yet the same strok e would have produced equally good results. I advise the beginner never to use an Iron from the tee. Learn to play the game. If you can play full iron you can play full wooden. The time will come when you will need all the advantage of distance that a wooden club gives When you have really learned the game 1t may be right to use your own judment on certain courses or occasions but in the meantime stick to the wooden club on the tee, even if 1t becomes necessary to instruct your caddie to hide your Irons as you approach the vicinity of the sand box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
PENSION INCREASE
Butler Confederates To Petition Ala
 bama Legislature

GREENVILLE, Ala. July 7.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-The James H. Dunklin camp of United Confederate Veterans at a special meeting at the Butler county court house this week passed a resolution asking the repre- sentatives from this county and the senator from this district to vote for a measure increasing the pensions for the Confederate veterans. The camp also voted for a resolution ask ing the state legislature to place a statue of Gen. Joe Wheeler In the Hall of Fame at Washington.
 The camp also voted for five offi- cers and one private whose Image they would prefer having carved on the Stone Mountain memorial.
 c. W. Mitchell, Gen. J. B. Stanley and c. W. Powell were elected as delegates to the state reunion at Huntsville in October.
 On motion a resolution was adopt ed instructing the delegates to vote for Gen. w. l.. Kirkpatrick of Selma for brigadier general of Second Ala bama brigade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
OATS ARE PRODUCTIVE

AS an example of what can Dc done in the manner of intellig snt forming, l. J. Dorsey, well known farmer and booster, reports that he naa thrashed 2-7eC bushels of oats. which he raissi on 96 acres of lan.l Ee made this fine crop on ordinary lard. which ne had build up by ais modern method of soil building ano the use of a tractor. He builds uu his soil by the planting of peas and then turning them under, and fol- lowing with a crop of oats and next year the same land will be planted to cotton. MT. Dorsey expects to make q fine crop of cotton on this same land next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MANY AMERICANS NEGRO AND TRAMP
 GIVEN DIVORCES ARE QUESTIONED IBY PARIS COURTS IN DEATH PROBE
Threat To Do Away With "Reno Of Europe" StirS
 Colony

PARIS, July 7.-Many Americans, granted divorces in French courts. will hear with some anxiety that a suit has been instituted in this Reno of Europe" involving the validity of so-called default divorces. Charles Loeb, an attorney, has be- gun action on behalf of Mrs. Jose phine Maso Woodward to repeal the French divorce granted her husband. J. M. Woodward European manager of the General Electric company.
 Mrs Mason. who also Is the di- vorced wife of James Hittridge of Cleveland, contends that the divorce granted Woodward was given by de- fault and that no papers were served on her in Europe. Of the hundreds of divorces granted Amert,ans in this mecca, vast numbers have been ob- tained through default. Loeb says he will fight the issue to the high est courts while Americans here and back in the United States look on to ascertain what their status is to be later.
 Forty Couples Weekly.
 Forty American couples Q week are divorced in French courts here, according to best available informa ton.
 Americans come to Paris to have their marriage ties severed because a divorce here is comparatively sim pie matter and there Is none of the attendant scandal that there fre- quently is in the United States.
 Most of those who get divorces here could not do so in the United grounds under the American laws. So, rather than enter into a con- spiracy of collusion in order to ob- tain a separation. either the hus- band or wife comes to Paris.
 Incompatibility is the usual ground chosen by Americans. If two persons conclude that they are easily get a divorce. Even if a man harshly criticizes his wife's cooking, or the way she does her hair, she can get divorce on the ground of cruelty.
 Secrecy Also Desirable.
 The secrecy surrounding the pro- ceedings Is also most desirable from the viewpoint of Americans who come to Paris to play Lohengrins backward. Newspapers are forbid den to mention impending divorce proceedings. After the case has been decided. only the actual court record may be made public.
 Those who apply for divorce must prove beyond a doubt that they have established an actual residence in Paris. There is no set time a per- son must live here before instituting proceedings. Action may be started as soon as sufficient evidence of a Paris domicile can be presented. | fused a divorce after he had lived in Paris for nineteen years. His peti- tion was contested by his wife, who proved that. although he had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
SAY WHEELER FAVORED

FLORENCE, Ala, July 7.-CSpe- cial)-The daughters of General Joseph Wheeler. who live at Wheeler Station, Ala, stated to- day that they were assured that a majority of both the house and the senate favored the placing of General Joseph Wheeler in the niche of Ala bama. in the hall of fame at Wash ington Misses Annie and Birdie Wheeler and Mrs. William J. Harris, wife of United States Senator Will liam J. Harris of Georgia, formerly Miss Julia Hull Wheeler. were all visitors to Wilson Dam today.
 Senator harris expressed the opinion that the next Congress would accept the proposal of Henry Ford for Muscle Shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

That straight line effect Is most commonly sought. Silhouettes of night are practically the same as those used by day. It is in the fab rics employed that the principal ac- cent of difference Is found. Some wonderful evening gowns of lace and hrocaded fabrics are seen, and there Is great deal of lovely beading, in rhinestones particularly. The bril- fancy of the gown Is greatly en- hanced by such beading and embroid- .ring, and one notes that the beaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

NEW YORK.-(Sp Correspond
 ence.) dinner and dance frocks yearn towards transparent stuffs, naturally enough.
 Lace leads in favor. net follows chiffon has an orchestra seat, and tie beloved crepes beaded, em- broidered. and plain, are kept con stantly on their feet. Perhaps we say it when we describe the typical evening frock as made of quantities of lace and tulle and combined with chiffon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
GUARDSMEN ELECT

The following were elected as of ficers of Company D., of the Ala bama national guard, at the last meeting of the company: Ed Jones captain; Sam Scheinberg, first lieu. tenant; w. A. Thompson, second leiu. tenant: Crawford Sanford, first ser. geant The company Is getting ir shape for the summer encampment ir August at Camp Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

What colorso Much red and rose, quantities of white. black if you want 1t. Then green, sometimes flag blue, gray. yellow and beige In every shade that can be charmed out of the dyer's pot.
 With crepe dresses lace scarfs are often carried. The scare note is dis tinctive.
 The simplicity is so surprising in daytime dress is also marked in eve ming attire Naturalness of itself has become a VOo1Ie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
OGDEN TO PALMER
Son Of Mobile Minister Accepts Chair
 At College

MOBILE. Ala, July 7.-(Special Leased ire.)-Duncan M. Ogden son of pr. Dunbar H. ogden, D. D.. of the Government Street Presby- terian church. has been elected to the chair of biology and history at Pal mer college, DeFuniak, Fla. accord ing to word received here. MT. Og- den graduated from Davidson college in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
LEAVE FOR CAMP

A party ot four Opeiika boys left tkis week for the summer camp of the Georgia Military academy al; Highland Lake N. c. They are hcrace Lucas Sanford, Wife B. Tucker. William Duke and Jack Wes- terbeke. These bcys will attend tne summer schoo! at the same timc. Trey are in :harge of Mrs c. A. l.. Ssmtord, who is the local represe7- tdtiVe of this can n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Meadows Heads OpeIika Knights Of
 Pythias For Next Term

OPELIKA. Ala, July 7.-(SpeciaL) ) Damon lodge Knights of Pythias installed the following new officers for the ensuing term at Its session Friday night; Velam Meadows, chan cellor commander; l, T. Stanley, vico chancellor; N. D. Denson, Jr., master of work; w. J. pardgett, master of exchequer: Charles Shaefer keeper of records and seal, T. F. Proctor, mas ter at arms; E. P. Langley inner guard; C. L. Lynn, outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
JOINS BANK EARCE

1sham J. Dorsey, Jr., well known citizen and formerly connected with the Standard oil company, here goes with the Farmers National bank as- suming his new duties Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
Police Still BaffIed By Slay- ing Of New York
 E.. Girl

SCARSDALE, N. Y, July 7-Sus- picion today fastened upon a ragged penniless tramp and a negro with bloody purse as authorities secured the countryside for the mudrerer Of Dorothy Kaufman, governess from the Mennonite colony in W estoVer' Md, who was hacked to death Tn the Scarsdale home of Magruder Craig head last Tuesday
 The tramp, riding a bus between White Plains and Dobbs Ferry, boasted to the driver that he was "slasher" and recently had cut up state trooper in a knife battle.
 The driver told the police about IL and to them the wayfarer, giving the name of Anthony ("TonD Amunosen admitted he was homeless, out or work, and had slept under the stars within mile of the Craighead home the night of the murder
 | Led to the little room where the governess was slain, he cooily sur veyed the place. handled the blood stained butcher knife and stoutly de-
 nied all knowledge of the crime. Later he broke down and wept put did not reveal anything. Detectives were not satisfied with the tramps 5 story, saying he contradicted himseif several times. He was taken to Jall for further investigation as a sus-
 
 The negro was Charlie" employed as handy-man by Howard F. K. Mulligan, a New York attorney, who lives near the Craighead home. Charlie" was hired Wednesday morning, Mir Mulligan told detec- tives. He said the negro showed him a blood-stained purse, explaining it had belonged to a brother Killed in the war.
 The negro was gril1ed for several hours at the Mulligan home but his ouestioners did not reveal what they had learned.
 It was disclosed by an autopsy oe- fore the body was taken to the sirfs former home for burial, that she had not been assaulted. Nor had she been robbed, for articles Of value were scattered about her body un- disturbed.
 The Jealous suitor" theory, which has been advanced, is losing plausi- bility, the police said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

here for long period. he always nad
 the intention of returning 10 the United States. Most Americans live here about
 three months before taking their cases to the courts.
 Americans almost exclusively pat
 ronize the several score American at torneys who have come here to aid in dissolving unhappy marriages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

| Principal markets for United States
 bicycle tires are Mexico, Cuba, the Philippines, the West Indies and South America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

Forced to sell part of its ZOO. Han over received 4o,000,0oo marks for an elephant and hippopotamus for a French animal show.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-12-28

Mother looked at the tray that was
on the bed table now, straddllng her
knees. There. was coffee tin the best
little silver coffee pot. cream in the sil-
yer pitcher, sugar, ? peeled orange.
and neat poached egg on toast. They
hadn't forgotten the salt, either.
Mother sighed. "But 1t isn't right.
children. And what's to become Of my
New Years resolution? It's. bad for
character not to keep your resolll-
ti0ns."
But Bob, who had stuck his head in
at the door, was laughing. "What was
1t you said over and over last night.
Mother-ours?"
Il shall like getting breakfast to-
morrow morning"
"There you are! Well, what's the
matter? You've got it, haven't you?
And you do like it, don't your"
At that the three girls laughed. and
the mother, looking suddenly like IL
fourth girl, with her rested blue eyes
and sleep-tinted cheeks, laughed with
them.