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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
H0N0RS DON QUIx0TE
Spain viii Observe Tercentenary Of
Immortal Author

Immortal Author
Madrid, April 24-[ Correspon-
dence of The Associated Press]-To
celebrate the tercentenary of the
death of Cervantes, the Spanish
government has issued a special ed.
ition in four volumes of don Quix-
ote." The edition is limited to 125
sets, and is illustrated with about
200 drawings by the Spanish artist,
Senior Don Ricardo Marin
The sets will be given only to dis
tinguished men In Spain and to
Pope Plus, King George and the
King Of Italy. In the case of the
sets for the Pope and King George,
King Alfonso has autographed the
dedication.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
no Increase capitaI Stock.

Asspclated Press Dispatch
st. Paul, May 16.--Amendments to
the articles Of incorporation of the
Pike Rapids Power Company of St.
Cloud. increasing the capital stock
of the company from 100000 to So
100000, were filed with the secretary
of state, today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
iChicauo Dairy

I Chicago May 16. Butter un-
changed; receipts 1927 tubs. Cheese
unchanged. Eggs unchanged; re-
ceipts 1897 cases. Poultry alive
lower; fowls 26c; broilers 40 to 46c;
| BOOSTERS IL lie.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
SEEK OLD EGYPTIAN WOOD
Wisconsin University Wants Sample
From King Tut's Tomb

Washington, D. c., May 16.-Sam-
pies of wood from King Tutankha-
mems tomb have been asked for by
the forest service for use by it's for
est products laboratory at Madison,
Wis. to determine what effect the
the glue and joints of fitted pieces.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
No Game To-Day

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]
Detroit, May 16.-Boston Detroit
game. American. here today, post.
poned, wet grounds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
WRECKED BANK SAFE
Bandits Were Frightened Away At
Seifridge, N. D., with Little Coin
Associated oh,

Mandam, N. D., May 16.-Robbers
early today wrecked the safe of the
Selfridge State bank at Selfridge
and escaped with a small amount
Of cash, according to a report to
Joseph p Hess of Mandan, presi:
dent OF the bank. The men appar-
entity were frightened away before
they could obtain more than a
handful of change.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-05-18
BOOZE TRAFFIC PICKING UP
Rum Fleet Activities Are Reported
As Increasing DaiIy.

st. John, N. B.. May 16.-Despite
reports from New York that the
United States government is waging
vigorous war on rum fleets off the
Atlantic seaboard, the liquor trade is
picking UP briskly, now that the
worst of the spring storms are be-.
feved to have passed. Rum schoon-
ers, reported to be heading for the
Jersey three mile limit, are putting
out almost daily.
New York, May 16-The govern
ment, which announced yesterday
plans to smash a rum ring alleged to
be operating liquor fleets from Mi.
ami to Boston, today, obtained eight
federal warrants charging conspir-
acy to violate the Volstead act and
defraud the government OF customs
duties. More warrants it was an i.
nounced, will be soon sought.
One of the warrants was issued
for Alfred Ernest Corns of Union
town, Pa, alleged to be the super
cargo of the British steamer Yank-
ton, which put into this port yester-
day out Of food and fuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
TEACHERS CONSIDER
 MUTUAL INSURANCE
Jefferson County Educators To Take
 Up Protective Plan Saturday

Whether Jefferson county school teachers will take out group in surance from one of the standard in- surance companies or mutual in- surance system will be organized will be decided at o'clock Saturday morning when a special committee appointed by the teachers council will hold meeting at 10 o'clock in the county board of education offices.
 Members of the committee are J. A. Harper, principal of the Lewisburg grammar school; Mrs. Eoline Moore. primary teacher. Boyles grammar school, and Miss Bessie Wilhelm, grade teacher of New Castle gram mtr school. The committee has worked with l.. E. Erwin, assistant superintendent of education.
 Several bids have already been submitted by insurance companies. Mir. Erwin stated. Further bids are expected to be made Saturday morn- ing.
 Teachers disabled through illness are placed on half-pay for limited time. Insufficiency of the county budget prevents more being done for them and numbers of possible cases of teachers facing sudden operations and serious illness would be amelio- rated by the existence of group or mutual insurance. Assistant Super intendent Erwin is working on de- tails of a mutual insurance plan to be considered in case none of the insurance company bids are accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
OVER 3OO GUESTS ATTEND bESSEMER R MOTHERS BANQUET I
Daughters Help Make Affair Great SuCCeSs-CIub Aid
 Tuberculosis Fund
BESsENER BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Bessemer. Ala. April 26

More than 300 guests attended the mother and daughters banquet at the Bessemer high school Thursday evening given under the auspices of the various church auXiliaries. En- thusiasm ran high in response to stirring talks on the outlook for summer work among the girls, anG the banquet is regarded as one of the most successful get-together af- fairs ever given by the women of the city. The program follows:
 Song, Mother" (to the tune of "America"D invocation, Mrs. M. T. CTS" Miss Lucille Lytle; response, "Our Girls" Mrs Fred Denson; talk. "Mothering Bessemer," Mrs. E, N. owen; "Scouting," Sarah Huey and Edith High; Scout demonstration by the Muscoda troop, directed by Miss Ferguson; talk. "HiWhy Ob- ieetives," Hurst Childs; Echoes From Last Years Camp Clustice McTyeire and Florence Waller; orig inal poem, "The Girl of Today" Mrs w, ?. Price; address. "The Place of Woman in the World Today" Mrs. F. o. Hellier; This Years Aim for the Girls" Mrs George Waller. Mrs. Cecil N. Cowan led in the singing and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. H. l.. Bains.
 The banquet is the first of mum Der of interesting movements that are to be carried out for the girls of the city by the church womeh. A big recreational and entertain ment program will be worked out joAtly by the church organizations and Girl Scout troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
n the anti-tuberculosis sanitarium

in the anti-tubercuIosis sanitarium drive. Those presidents of the clubs who cannot attend the meeting are making arrangements to have some one present to represent them. and a large gathering is anticipated.
 This meeting was called by A. E. Ausman, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who will make a short address, as will a number of the civic leaders. It is believed that a workable plan can be threshed out whereby quick and intensive cam paign can be put on through the clubs. Most of the physicians of the city are actively engaged in so- licitpg funds and have offered their services to help organize the civic bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
ORGANIZE BARACA CLASS

There will be meeting of men at the Lipscomb Baptist church Friday evening at o'clock for the purpose of organizing a Baraca class. M. J. Brooks, teacher of the Bessemer Baraca class, will have charge of the meeting and there will be number of other visitors from the Bessemer organization.
 Rev. T. E. Steely. pastor of tho church, and MT. Brooks will make short addresses, after which a gen. eral discussion of the proposed or ganization will be gone into. It is thought that the class will be organ ized at this meeting. Refreshments will be served, and all men of the vicinity who are interested in Sunday school work have been invited to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
MEASLES SPREADING

It is reported that between 35 and 90 new cases of measles developed in Fairfield yesterday Although the epidemic is very widespread, there has been no official action taken to- ward enforcing quaraptines or clos ing the schools. It is hoped that the maximum has been reached now and that the wave will recede from now on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
OCCUPY NEW CHURCH

The congregation of the West Side Baptist church will occupy their new church building at the corner of Thirteenth avenue and Fifteenth street on the first Sunday in May. The building will not be fully com pleted until June. However, ar engagements have been made for the holding of services beginning Sun day week.
 The district around the church known as West Highlands is growing rapidly It is estimated that more than 12 homes are under construction there at the resent time and the new church building has been planned in order to take care of the large growth in the membership. A gram mar school is also being erected in this neighborhood, being located within three blocks of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
INVITATION EXTENDED

An invitation Is extended to all men of Fairfield to become members of the Brotherhood class. which is being taught in the Methodist church Sunday school by Thomas J. Mccoy. The class now has about so members and a drive has been started to raise this number beyond 100. The class is composed of some of the bes, known and most prominent men In Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
WOODLAND MAN DIES
samuel W. Lees Funeral To Be Held
 At Chapel Saturday

Samuel W. Lee g years old. died in Asheville. N. C., Thursday, accord ing to word received in Birmingham Thursday. Remains will be sent to this city, arriving here at 10:30 o'clock Friday night. Funeral serv- ices are to be held at 3.30 o'clock saturday afternoon in the Vice chapel at Woodlawn. Rev. Roy Hershey and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27

the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company will be given diplomas this afternoon. The affair will take place on the lawn fronting the ad- ministration building. and it is eX- pected that 200 guests will attend.
 The class will be given reception following the graduation and later in the evening a dance will be given OH the roof garden of the hospital. Ad- dresses by George C. Crawford, pres ident; pr. Noland. Dr. Glasgow and others will feature the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
EysLEY BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in toIeh with the Ensley bureau Age-H-rald correspondent will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy, Ensley 406-W. The circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at sos1a Nineteenth street. Room A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
MISSIONARY SOCIETY," DISTRICT CONFERENCE | OPENS AT FAIRFIELD
150 Representatives From Points In Bessemer Area
 Are In Attendance
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l
 THE .AGE-HFRALD Fairfield. Ala. Aprll 26


 With more than 15o representa- tives from various points of the Bes- semer district present. the annual conference of the Woman's Mission ary Society of the North Alaba ma conference was opened in Fairfield Thursday. The meeting will be con- cluded Friday afternoon.
 The princips. speaker of the Thurs day meeting was Mrs. J. D. Elliott, conference president, whose address was very interesting to the women in attendance. Mrs. G. M. Truss, dis trict secretary of the society. pre- sided.
 The program also included short addresses by the Rev. T. l.. McDon- aid, Mrs. T. l.. Newbold, Mrs. K. N Matthews. Miss Dorothy Grim, Mrs. R. N. Bell, D. D. MeGehee and others.
 Women of the Fairfield church served luncheon to the visiting dele gates and also carried them over some of the interesting points of the city.
 WATCH JITNEY DEVELOPMENTS
 The mayor and council of Fair field are watching the developments of the jitney situation in Birming- ham. for whatever is done by the larger municipality will affect Fair field. The recent entrance into Fair field of jitney line has precipitated the problem here and it is believed if the Birmingham commission elimi- mates the jitneys that the problem will be solved automatically for this city. The mayor and council have authorized only one line, which has it's eastern terminus in Birmingham m and it's western terminus In Besse- mer If Birmingham should act in a way that would prohibit the Bir- mingham end of the line, 1t is be- lieved here that the cars will not continue to operate through here.
 DISCUSS CHURCH PROBLEMS
 Communicants of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Fairfield held parish meeting Wednesday night, at which work for the church and other problems were discussed. Rev. Mid dleton S. Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent, who recently began conducting services in Fair field Sunday evenings, was present at the meeting. No announcement was made as to the conclusions Of the meeting. although it was defi- nitely stated that the reported plan for amalgamation with the Episcopal communicates of Ensley Is beyond possibility.
 NURSES TO GET DIPLOMAS
 The initial graduation class of nurses for the employees hospital of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
woMEs,s CLUES TO MEET

Friday morning at 10 o'clock q meeting of the presidents of all the wcmen's and mems clubs of the city will be held at the Chamber or Commerce for the purpose of max ing plans to raise Bessemer quota
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
Burial

Dr. J. A. Bryan officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill ceme- tery.
 Mir, Lee is survived by the mother Mrs. Eva 8. Lee; one sister. Mrs. E.. W. Lee, all of Birmin grsam.
 Active pallbearers far the funeral are: B. w. Erwin, w. C. Wrightsell, Roberl Chambers, J. F. Sudduth, l., c. Lokey, o. l.. Bennett, Arthur Ewin, and c. D. Adams. \
 CLUB TO HE ENTERTAINED
 Members of the Wentworth club are to be entertained at the Exclu sive Furniture shop at 2:3o o'clock Friday afternoon, with Mrs. Mant Hood as hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
CoNEEDERATE MENIoRIAL

Confederate Memorial day was ob- sehved at Bessemer Thursday by the United Daughters of the Confederaoy. and a large number of veterans. This organization entertained the veterans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
AFTER REHEARSAL PARTY

An after rehearsal party was given by MT. and Mrs. R. A. Coleman at their home Wednesday evening in .honor of Miss Emma Seay Haley whose marriage to MT. Fredrick Falkenhain occurred Thursday eve ming. Tempting refreshments were served and unique souvenirs given each guest.
 The members of the wedding party were the recipients of the gifts the women receiving silver bud vases and the men silver belt buckles while the altar girl was presented with a vanity case. These present were MT. and Mrs F. o. Hellier. Mir. and Mrs. John Birdwell, MT. and Mrs. Jim Sanford. Mrs. Davis Batson, Miss Sal lie Perkins. Miss Iva Leader, Miss Garnett Leader. Howard Bailey, Dr. R. T. Smith, Richard McAdory, Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Halfacre. Mrs. S. D. Haley, Miss Claudio May Smith and Miss Emogene Seymour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27

The Age-Herald maintains a resu lar Fairfield bureau in its news de- partment. Items for publication may 626
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
MRS. DYER HOSTESS

Mrs. John Dye was hostess to the members of the Women's Missionary society of the Seventh Street Bap- tist church Wednesday afternoon. Although 1t was a social meeting, short business session was held, at which the study of the book South ern Baptist In Far Eastern Mis- sions," was begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
THE WEATHER

Forecast for Alabama and Missis- sppi Generally fair without ma terial change in temperature Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
BIG REALTY TRANSACTION

Tom BOndur1s apd ASSOcIateS puT- chased the Spencer building on Nine teenth street at consideration of s35.000, the deal being closed Wednesday afternoon by the Ro- mano Realty company.
 This is the largest realty sale re- ported for the past several months.
 The building Is located on Nine teenth street between Third and by the Murray Tire company, the Hill Grocery company and the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
LIPsCoMB SCHOOL ENTERTAINs

An entertainment will be presented Monday, April 30. by the first grade of the Lipscomb school under the di- rection of the teachers. The affair will be held at the school auditorium and an interesting program has been arranged. The program will consist of short pageant, Mother Goose Rhymes" and a series of flag drills The proceeds of the entertainment will be applied to the improvement of the school grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
MRS. HOUSTON ENTERTAINs

The members sof the Northsde Bridge club were the guests of Mrs. George Houston at her home on Fifth avenue Wednesday afternoon. The high score prize an embroidered towel was won by Mrs. James Hous- ton while the consolation . novelty hanger fell to Mrs. V. H. Ragsdale There were three tables of bridge the guests being club members. Mrs. Gardner Goodwin assisted the host ess in entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
LOCAL DATA

For the A hours ending at D. m., April 26 1923:
 Highest temperature ............ s6 Lowest temperature ...............a 59 Mean tempera ture ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 72 Normal temperature ................ 66 Excess since Jan. 1 .......,..,..... Il Rainfall ....-............... .0o Total rainfall since Jan. 1 ........11 2 Excess in rainfall since Jan. .... 1 20 Relative humidity, a. ........ 45
 12 noon .....-.......-........ 43 z D. m. .................... IS Dry thermometer, a. m. ........... e1
 F noon ..................... so
 ?. m. ..s..-.. .lt .............. v Wet thermometer, a. m. ......, 50
 12 noon ...............-...... 64
 ' p. m. ..................... 64
 E e. HORTON, Observer Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m., 9Qth meridian time. April 26, 1929:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
FAIRFIELD BUREAU

proved very much, it was announced yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
CosMOs CLUB POSTPONED

Owing to illness in the family of Mrs. D. Ferris Sugg. who was to be hostess at the annual husbands night of the Cosmos club, the meet ine scheduled for this evening has been postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
MAYORS CHILDREN GAINING

The condition of the children of Mayor M. w. Pratt, who were report cd to be very i'll Tuesday. has im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
BEssEMER BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of Tho Age-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 10S1-W. Those desiring to call Howe Price, Bessemer correspondent. will please phone Bessemer 27e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
PROGRAM OF w S Y


 Sheffield Night Musical program, arranged by Miss Grace Jones, be- gins at s p. m.
 The speaker and artists appearing on this evening program are from Sheffield. Ala.
 Opening announcements.
 Vocal Solo-"The Lass With Del icate Air Mrs. North Duncan, ac- companied by Mrs. Glenn Montgom- cry.
 Piano Solo-"The Lotus Land' (Scott), Mrs. Glenn Montgomery.
 Violin and Cello Duet, (Selected), Miss Eugenla Wilkinson and Miss Mary Wilkinson.
 Six minute tal<-"Sh ffield, It's Ad- vantages and Opportunities" Rev. Ii. L. Turner.
 Vocal Duet-"when My Ship Comes Sailing Home.' Mrs. North Duncan and Mrs. J. H. Perkins, accompanied by Mrs. Glenn Montgomery
 Piano Solo-"Rhapsody," (Men- delssohn). Mrs Glenn Montgomery.
 Vocal Solo-"Selected," Mrs. North Duncan.
 Closing announcements and signing off
 Cotton quotation service begins at 9 a. m. and D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27

ID, TRUCKS RECOVERED Drayton Trucks. who has been Hi for several weeks. is entirely re- covered and was at his store yes terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
AT THE THEATRES
CURRENT EVENTS

Civitan club luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel at l o'clock.
 American Business club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock.
 BirmiughamN New Orleans baseball game at Redwood Park at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
NEW RECORDS MADE IN
 METER INSTALLATIONS
Water And Electricity Both Show g
 Per Cent Gain

The Birmingham Water Works company added 2,790 consumers in 1922 The increase was more than 9 per cent.
 The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company added 2,750 users of electric fluid, an increase of more than g per cent. and added 1,267 consumers of gas, an increase of ' per cent.
 Number of water, gas and electric meters in use in 1922 and 1921 was as follows
 Water, S2,227 in 1922 and 2s,4s7 in 1921.
 Gas, 20,o77 in 1922 and 1s,s1o in 1921.
 Electric, 51,127 in 1922 and 2s,577 in 1921.
 It is noticeable that there is an electricity customer for almost ev cry water consumer and that there are more than twice as many water and electricity users as there are gas consumers.
 This years installations of water. gas and electric meters are at new high rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
ENTERTAlNs FOR DAUGHTERS

Mrs. Cleve Houston entertained re- gently for her two daughters, Namoni and Kelly Houston at her home in Jonesboro. Games and contests were enjoyed during the afternoon after which refreshments were served to about 35 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
ID. TRUCKS $

the students, beginning tomorro' afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27

at dinner at First Methodist church and afterward escorted the men in gray to the cemetery, where graves of the veterans were decorated.
 The meeting at the church was most interesting. and the following program was carried out under the direction of Mrs. l.. D. McCollum: Invocation by pr. Joseph Scheiffeilin. Greetings, Mrs. Charles Bentley. Song, America" Address, Dr. F. P. Lacey. Violin solo, Miss Ethel Will Hanson Toast to the Confederate Veterans, Mrs. L. D. McCollum. "Dixie," Miss Nellie Adams.
 The following veterans attended the meeting and were guests at the dinner: J. T. Green. J. NJ. Carter, J. N Merrell. J. H. Huey, T. D. Parsons, Dr. J. P. Miller, D. E. McGehee, Will liam Griffith, G. N. Bridges. MT. Lacey, MT. Houghton and MT. Ma lone,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 192;
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AT THE MOVIES

Alcazar-"Where Is My Wandering Boy Topight?" Y Galax-Florence in Alice Adams" Odeon-"The Oregon Trail" Princess-'The Secret Code" Rialto-Norma Talmadge in Her Only Way"
 Royal-Dick Hatton in The Golden Flame" . Strand-Harold Lloyd in Safety Last"
 Trianon-Sir Hall Gaines The Christian"
 AT THE THEATRES Jefferson-Dark. Lyric--keith vaudeville and pie lures. Loew's Bijou--Vaudeville and pie lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27

NURSES TO GET DIPLOMAS
 The initial graduation class O nurses for the employees hospital O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
BUSH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENr

The students of the Bush school will give an entertainment at the high school auditorium May 1S for ment association. Mrs. Philip Lewis is chairman of the committee and tickets will be offered for sale by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
REBEKAH LODGE MEETING

ated Friday night at the meeting of Oak Crest Rebekah lodge. No. 6s. All officers and members of the de- gree team arc requested to attend wearing white. ssx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-27
NORTH BIRMINGHAM THEATRE

The North Birmingham theatre, the sixth of a string controlled by Joe Stead of Ensley will be in operation during the early part of June, it was stated yesterday MT. Stead.' with William H. Tomppert of Birmng- ham. are constructing the North Bir- mingham theatre, which will be one of the most attractive moving picture theatres in the district. The local owners now control the Franklin and Belle of Ensley, the Gary of Fairfield, the Woodlawn. the Five Points and soon the North Birmingham. So far as known MT. Stead has no plans for other additions to his string of amusement places