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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
"COZI FAN TUTTE'1 ARTISTIC, MUSICAL
Irene Williams Has Suitable Opera And Able Assist
 ing Company

Irene Williams, American prima- donna soprano, came to Birmingham Thursday night and brought with her an unusually strong and melodious voice and a very suitable opera comique in which to show 1t off to excellent advantage. Moreover, she brought with her also half dozen artists that helped her in making "Cosi Fan Tutte," presented at the Masonic auditorium under the aus pices of Drill Corps Cyrene comman- dery, No. 10. K. T., an outstanding artistic and musical event,
 Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte," or, as the program obllg- ingly translates it. Iris Woman's Nature" might well have taken it's motif from La Donna F Mobile" from "Rigoletto," for it's theme was of the inconsistency of woman, espe- cially in matters of the heart.
 It was all about two men who swore that they had as sweethearts two perfect young ladies whose con- stancy it would be a sacrilege to question. A bachelor cynic, Don AL fonso, heard them talking in this wise; and. from his knowledge of women, he thought he knew they were badly mistaken, that no woman could be faithful to her lover under all conditions. So the two young swains. Fernando and Guglielmo, to prove that they were certain of their sweethearts' love, accepted a wager and gave their friend permission to put them to the test.
 Don Alfonso, believing that the two sisters, Leonora and Dora bella. would become lukewarm in their love under the stress of the absence of their lovers and the presence of adoring competitors for their affec- tions had them sent off to an inn aginary war and promptly return in disguise, the disguise consisting for the most part of long cloakS, heavy turbans and long muStaches. When they made love to the girls, they were at first repulsed; but in the end the inevitable happened and the old lovers were temporarily forgotten in favor of the newer. So the bachelor cynic won his wager, but it worked out in the end so il all ended hap oily. The moral being that woman is always true to type in her weak nesses as well as in her strong points, and a little learning is often a useful thing.
 Irene Williams, as Leonora, was the outstanding favorite of the eve ming; but there were also others. Ellen Rumsey, mezzo soprano, as her stage sister. Dorabella, shared in the singing honors along with Lillian Palmer, as Despina. their waiting maid. who in spite of her supposedly minor role found many opportunities to display an unusually rich soprano voice. Judson House. tenor; Leo de Hierapolis, baritone, and Pierre Rem iugton, basso, a. Fernando, Gugli- elmo. and Don Alfonso, their bach elor friend, all have good voices and used them to effect in well bal anced program which the whole au- dience appeared thoroughly to enjoy. Il Nj C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
THOMAS MEIGHAN
 AT CAPITOL TODAY
Love Proves ReStorer Of Youth In Paramount Screen
 Offering

Have you ever felt the corroding effects of time? Dc you feel old at 35 or thereabouts? Have you lost your youth? If so, how are you to regain it? If you don't know you should see Thomas Meighan in his latest William DeMille Paramount picture, Conrad in Quest of His Youth" which will be shown at the Capital theatre today. and tomorrow. This will do more for you than any physician can do.
 The picture is delightful and not only does the hero again regain the state of being he seeks, but no spec tator who is becoming old can view thu picture without feeling younger. The recipe for youth, as discovered by Conrad is not the fabled elixir, nor does 1t lie in physical culture, but in love. After vainly endeavor- ing to re-live his past romances, Con rad falls in love and with the realization that he is in love, comes the restoration of his youth.
 Margaret Loomis is leading woman and Kathlyn Williams, Sylvia Ash ton, Mabel Van Buren, Maym Kelso. Bertram Johns, Charles Ogle and other popular players appear in the cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
Never Officially Approved


 WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The Ches- ter concession in Turkey has never been given specific approval by the Washington government as it is not American policy to recognize such enterprises except to the extent that there is legitimate interest of eAmeri- can nationals in the transactions. So far as the Chester concession is con- cerned it is understood that the Washington government lacks infor- mation showing there is a substantial interest held by Americans in that agreement.
 Washington officials have not been involved in the recent developments in Angora. the United States, or else where, in connection with the Chester project. The terms of the concession are complicated and officials here would not commit themselves as to when Turkish authorities might de- clare it forfeited by default through failure to the concessionnaires to per- form within a fixed time limit the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09

A refined girl, a victim of circum- stances, decides that the world is not for women but for men only. Masquerading as a man she seeks to hide herself in Africa where she is thrown into maelstrom of excite ment. adventure and-romance.
 This briefly is the theme of "Pon jola," a First National picture, which comes next week to the Trianon Theatre
 "Ponjola" is a vivid picturization of Cynthia Stockley's famous mas terpiece of South African gold field life, which proved a sensation in book form and promises to be no less of a sensation as a screen drama.
 It tells the story of an English noblewoman who is disguised as a man, fights the curse of "Ponjola," the soul destroying drink of the gold miners; fights for the man she loves and willingly offers to sacrifice her self for the man by standing trial for a murder which the man commits.
 In the role of Desmond" the girl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
Anna 0. Nelson And Kirkwood
 Star In Big Photoplay "Ponjola"

Anna Q. Nilsson, will be seen in part which critics declare is the greatest role of her whole stage or screen ca- reer. James Kirkwood enacts the part of the man.
 Other popular screen favorites in the picture are Fully Marshall, Ruth Clifford, Joseph Kilgour,, Claire Du Brey, Claire McDowell and Bernard Randall.
 In this First National picture Miss Nilsson enacts the part of @ girl who masquerades as a man and lives for months among the "he-men" of the African veldt.
 In order to play the role Miss Nils son had her hair closely cropped and underwent special treatment at the hands of an expert masseuse to oo- tain a form apparently masculine. In mems clothes the illusion is perfect and one watching that part of the picture in which she is "a man., Will forget almost entirely that the char acter of Desmond" is being DOT trayed by Miss Nilsson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
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AT THE THEATRES

Blossom Time" Lyric-Keith vaudeville, news reels and comedies.
 Loew's Bijou-Loew's vaudeville and feature pictures.
 AT THE MOVIES Strand-Gloria Swanson in "Zara" :" Trianon-Milton Sills in Skin Deep"
 Galax-All star cast in "The silent Command
 Capitol-Thomas Meighan in Con rad in Quest of His Youth.' Rilato-Norma Talmadge in "The Law of Compensation" and comedy. Royal-Pete Morrison in "Western Blood"
 Odeon-"In the Days of Daniel Boone" and comedies:
 Princess-"The Zero Hour" and comedies.
 CURRENT EVENTS American Business Mems luncheon 1 o'clock at Tutwiler hotel Civitan club luncheon o'clock at Tutwiler hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
Deny Any Trouble

WICHITA, Kas.. Nov. S.-Rumors, which have circulated about Wichi ta for the past week, to the effect that the Fourth National Bank of Wichita, the second largest national bank in Kansas, was in a failing condition. caused hundreds of GUS toners to withdraw their deposits from the institution today. Bank officials declared the rumors were false and utterly unfounded."
 Officials said the bank had plenty of money on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
HOLDERS OF TURKISH OIL STOCK DISAGREE
Chester Concession Company In
 Rnw Over Sale Of Stnck

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The Ameri- can Ottoman Development company, the American holder of extensive con- sessions in Turkey, including the Chester concession, which has been a bone of contention at the council tables of Europe. was split open to- day by the resignation of several of it's most powerful and influential tustees and directors as the result of an attempt to sell s1,000,0 900 in stock to the public at s100 a share, the New York Evening Post says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
STUDENT IS INDICTED

MEADVILLE. Pa. Nov. S.-The Crawford county grand jury today indicted Gilbert Galmish, former student at Allegheny college, upon a charge of assault with intent to dis figure in connection with a recent hazing incident at the college. The prosecution was made by J. Robert Corbett Of Bellevue, Pa, one of the freshmen whose face was burned with a weak solution of what col lege authorities later found was sil- yer nitrate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
RUMOR STARTS RUN ON WICHITA BANK
Depositors Withdraw Money Despite
 Assurance Of Sound Condition

KANSAS CITY, Nov. S.--The Kan sas City federal reserve bank is i'm formed "by those in a position to know" that the Fourth National bank of Wichita is in a sound con- dition, w J. Bailey, governor of the Kansas City bank, declared late today when questioned regarding reports of run on the Wichita bank
 Governor Bailey said the federal reserve bank would "go the limit" to stop the reported run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
PLAN HARDING WEEK
,,cmoriaI Week Is Set For December
 

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Plans for the observance of Harding memorial week throughout the country from December to 16, were announced today by the Harding Memorial asso- aiation The association, recently in- corporated for the purpose of pro avi,line d suitable depository for the remains of the late president and to uerpetuate his homestead at Marion, Ohio. opened national headquarters here today. Exercises and services a,.e manned for the memorial week and children are to be given spe- cial opportunity to participate, the association announced, because of the place they held in MT. Harding s affection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09

work stipulated as necessary in the development of resources in Turkey involved.
 Press reports from Turkey within the last few days have indicated that the Turkish government intended to declare such a default against the holders of the Chester concessions, but the Washington government has no official information on the sub- feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09

Quite a number of well-known citi- zen of Demopolis were visitors to Marion yesterday. In the number were II. R. Pietzke, R. A. Chisholm, Edward N. Levy, Walter Mansfield, i |. Stewart and Clifford NJ. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
IAII vITUOUT OCCUPANT

-poputy SherIff Walter E. Ford who has charge of the Perry county j&il, states that the jail is entirely %,notv at this time. The officer de- cisres this speaks well for the law abiding character of the citizenship of Perry county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE LYRIC

Another exceptionally good Jubilee Week bill is being presented at the Lyric The program is well varied and interesting. It abounds with good music, pretty costumes and as many good looking girls. As whole it is pleasing to the smallest detail. render ing it difficult to choose favorftes.
 Those who appreciate talented mu- sicians will find much to interest them in the opening act, The Melody Three, with Dan Casler and the Beasley Twins. MT. Casler undoubt- edly is one of the best pianists Bir- mingham has ever heard. His inter pretation of Lists Second Hun gariaa Rhapsody" "The Quartet, from Rigoletto, and The Rosary" proved rare musical treat. The two sisters are exceptional violinists and equally as good dancers.
 Stark Padgett. listed as "That Wicked Blues Piano Player" created much merriment by his droll singing of the popular blues songs, Stark is a much better pianist than he is vocalist.
 Twice a Week." listed as a special feature, is nothing exceptional when compared with the balance of the program. It deals with a man, wom- an and A love affair at the cemetery gate. The best part of the act is the closing scene, not exactly because it's the close, but because of the realistic rain storm the lovers depart in.
 Dewitt and Carney in Dance Maniacs offer a Imaginable skit with some original steps which are well executed. These fellows get by with some of the newest steps of the season.
 Hazel Harrington, in Say It With h,1c bands and men in general. It's very much the same as hundreds of other vaudevillians have bored the public with from time immemorial.
 Love Fables, a romance of song and dance. is one of the most spec tacular and wholly pleasing acts the Lyric has offered in a long time. Its music is tuneful, it's girls pretty and it's costumes a riot of brilliant colors. It has pen and action enough, com bined with the ability of it's prin- cipals to please a critical audience.
 As an after number the entire com- pany participated in impromptu of- fering staged to fill in the seventh place of Jubilee Week in lieu of a number cancelled by the management. The act succeeded admirably well in completing one of the best of the Lyrics recent programs.-R. w. K.
 LOEW'S BIJOU
 With Fridays three and Saturdays four performances the last opportu- nifty will be presented to see The Birmingham News Follies of 1928, the extraordinary attraction at Loew's Bijou during all of this week, and which has been drawing over flowing houses. The headliner of the regular vaudeville bill, Stella Mayhew, the cheeriest comedienne," has also added to her laurels during the week and will close her engage ment here along with such acts as Brossius and Brown, "The Brainless Wonders" and Bob Halter and Oly- vette Paul, the Blues Banishers Broadway Gold" the screen feature, with such stars as Elaine Hammer stein, Kathlyn Williams, Eloise Goodale and Elliott Dexter, has created a strong impression among local movie fans, who have been especially impressed with the work of Miss Hammerstein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
CLASS INITIATED
Marion Chapter, No. 12, Is One UT
 Oldest In State

MARION Ala, Nov, S.--NSpecid4,l Marion chapter No. 12, Royal Arch Masons. initiated a class of candl- dates last night. This chapter is one of the oldest in the state, having re ceived it's charter December 10, 1888. For many years it was weak and lad hard struggle to keep going. The annual report recently sent to the grand chapter shows memoer ship of 146. One class of candidates was initiated last night and added 10 its membership and it has another class on the way. The present. off cers of the chapter are: william Henry stewart, high priest; J. Elm melt Pope. klng; James O. Sturdl- want scribe; Dewitt K. Mason treas treas tarv; Walter P. Nichols, captain of the host; Walter NJ. Blackburn, prin- cipal sojourner; Frank A. Hudson Royal Arch captain; George F. Mar shall, master of third vail; J. Robert
 Rankin, master of second e,a vail; d}I Dr: E. Young, master of first vail; Dr. r. E. Cochran, chaplain; George H. Slade. sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
coEs TO RRE\NTON

Mrs. Annie r. Hurt left yesterday for Brewton, where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Annie Holman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
SHEET METAL WORK
EDUCATIONAL
BUSINESS COLLEGEe

ATTEND Wheeler Business College, Estab-
 ushed 1888. Sessions day and night. SPANISH INSTRUCTION-By former
 resident of Mexico; university graduate. Miss Galloway, 1217 N. 53d St. Hemlock 635-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
MS. ANNOUNCEMENTS

JACKS DRUG co. carries a complete
 stock of drugs and drug sundries. 2133 9th Ave, N. Main 1401. Main 9176.
 LET ME show you the pest s15 suits
 and overcosts in the city. You save five dollars" Marc Linx- 1911 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-09
BUSINESS PERSONALS

SCHOOL BONDs-For sale, s3O, 900 issue
 municipal school bonds The town of Cordova, Ala, offers s30.000 school bonds for sale at 51a per cent interest, payable semi annually, maturing in 30 years. with 5-year options. Sinking fund of 35 per cent of the municipal taxes set aside to pay principal and interest. Address all com munications to J. w. Key. City Clerk, Cordoya Ala.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-30
GOOD WORK

There is one federal official who is doing a
great work which receives no publicity-Attorney
General Daugherty. When he took office in 1921
he found tremendous task confronting him IN
the matter of the prosecution of alleged war prof
iteers. The task was one of great difficulty as
the war had been over for three years and most
of the governments war transactions were tech
nically closed.
In the face of this handicap, the attorney gen.
eral has recovered close to $3,500000 in cash, has
secured judgments for S1,225,000 more and has
secured the Indictment of 95 persons on Grim
inal charges
more important work which he inherited
from his democratic predecessor was the duty Of
handling some $88 100000 of claims made against
the government in connection with the and
then pending in the court of claims. He cut these
claims to less than S3,000,000 and made a saving
to the people of S85,300,000.
1t is questionable if any cabinet officer can
show so good a record as this or one which has
so direct bearing the welfare of the taxpayers
of the nation. He has made direct savings of
close to 100000 900, and he has done it without
any blowing of trumpets. This is distinctly the
sort of work that counts and that should be ap-
ated.-Jerome News.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-30
ABoLIsHING SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

The progressive party is preparing to toss lts
hat in the ring. It's campaign slogan VIII pe
Down with Special Privilege! That SOUNDS
very WE'LL but we seriously doubt if it really means
anything but 1--WE Want the Special Prlvlege Tor
Ourselvesp :.
Down with special privilege? Nay, nay! If
special privilege were doWned, what would politics
stand for? Are there any considerable number
of voters in the nation who really belleve pohtcal
leaders are political leaders because, deep down IN
their hearts they are sincere in their promises to
give the nation the very best falrest and eco
non1ical government possible?
We doubt it. Perhaps there are few, but the
average politicians, city, county, state and nat
lonal, are ''in the game for the pie that can be
served; to put over some pet hobby, TO appoint
some friend to soft job, to acquire personal pow
er and fame.
When the progressive party howls Down With
Special Privilege" it hopes to down the fellows IN
power now, assume the renS of the admlnlstra-
ton band wagon and drive on, picking out It's own
route, and exercising its own special privilege
Of course, though, it would be called true DEM
ocracy" then; the same kind of class legislation,
the same old measures passed, amid loud cheers,
that are presumed to be vote-gettlng Legislation
lust the same old politics as we have known for
years and probably will know for many years to
come.
We've heard the "down with special privilege
cry before it is the same old 'Wolfi Wolff warn
ING this year. and there is little need for any
citement. Old Man Special Privilege, the cashier
who pays political wages, is going to stay on the
job just as long as there is politics.
And the progressives are just as hungry for
political pie and plum pudding as either of the
other parties.-Bisbee Review.
The above is very true statement of the case.
'SWhat sort of bunc will the people swallow" is
more the question than what is for the best in
terest of the people?" Yet bunc seems to avail
better than brains and actual service.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-30
IT'S UP TO US

Conditions all over the United States are pros
porous. Working men are employed at good
wages and factories are selling their output at
good prices.
What interest has any citizen of this nation IN
supporting political policies or candidates for of
flee tending to destroy confidence curtail pay
rolls and limit production?
Every citizen, regardless of his politics, and
every political party should fully realize the re-
sponsibilitieS involved in disturbing the present
industrial condition in this nation through the
adoption of theoretical experiments or question
able candidates for office-local, state national
1t is well to remember that in the long run we
all make our living from industry and agriculture
as it grows and prospers under stable form of
government rather than from political expert
ments. which destroy values and the opportunity
for growth and eveopment.-Tucson Star.
The above editorial from a democratic paper
needs no comment; it is merely hard-boiled fact,
but one that seems very difficult for the general
public to learn. Freaks and fakes in politics have
had their day and it is time the people take suf-
ficent interest in their affairs to eliminate those
who propose the impossible. Permanent prosper
ity, like permanent success, only comes through
honest, hard work. General prosperity is worth
much more than private, personal political eleva-
ton to office. The noisy political adherents, the
political profiteers, follow their leaders as "camp
followers" follow political army, for what easy
pickings they can get out of it. The people in
general mainly get the ideas of the noisy persist
ent profiteering political bunch and sidetrack
ed on the main proposition of doing the things in
the best interests of all.
The Coconino sun., 1923-11-30
DEMOCRATS REPUDIATE THEIR
LEGISLATURE

Governor Hunt at last states positively that
there will be no extra session of the legislature,
unless some unforeseen catastrophe takes place IN
the state He also declares that 'the republicans
are too darned anxious to have 8 special session
called"
The democratic papers of the state are pan
ming" the members of the legislature with nearly
good will One Staunch democratic paper ap-
proves of the governors attitude and indicates
the utter worthlessness of the legislative body.
Moreover, even were there vital issues de-
manding legislative attention few believe that the
sixth legislature, composed of so many different
tempers, would be able to agree on any program
presented other than the first bill to provide Tor
the expenses to members and the cost of the ses-
sion An orgy of oratory with nothing accom-
plished is what the state might expect Tor It's
money spent in special session of the legislature
''The calling of a special session from which
so little can be expected, on the eve OF primary
election campaign would be political error which
neither Governor Hunt nor the democratic party
in the state would be likely to make"
Then the Douglas International arises to re-
mark: at will be much better for the state, in
our opinion, if the sixth Arizona legislature never
convenes again. and intimates that they did moth
ing in the regular session, so why expect anything
in a special session?
The people of the state regardless of politics
are inclined to agree that not only has the nearly
soldy democratic legislature been worthless
expense, but the Hunt administration follows a
close second and has only succeeded in mixing up
mess that is gagging the people.
The public is thoroughly disguised with the
whole mess and is willing to let things go as they
are until the opportunity arrives to clean house.
We believe that under existing conditions mat
terS could not be worse, so what is the use OF the
expense of an extra session.