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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
PLANTING PROBLEMS

The Age-Herald can and will help you out in your planting problems. but at this time of the year when we are burdened with so many inquiries, long letters, extended inquiries and unusual demands for specific infor- nation. we have to ask that inqui- ries be brief and to the point. If the writer were to publish all the letters as received in this department there would be no room for any other feature of the paper.
 It Is some job to analyze the vari- ous letters, reduce them to a ques- ton that other readers can profit by and give some comprehensive answer that other readers may profit. We ask your corporation in making this feature of the paper an informative and constructive one, to the end that all readers of the feature may be benefited. People who are interest ed in planting problems should keep up with the weekly narrative in Sun days Age Herald, How Does Your Garden Crow" profit by the many questions answered and thus avoid repetition of numerous questions al- ready printed and answered.
 The AgeHerald appreciates your interest, but feels, for the service given, that you should help us
 O o O
 The Back Yard.
 It has been said that the back yard Is a true index to the character of the home or inha bitants of a prop erty. There must be exceptions, yet the back yard does, in a manner, re- fleet the character of the inhabitants.
 Most people have a pride in put tint on a good front, but often over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
the necessary measures tha

look the necessary measures that would permit of close inspection. In our lives and In every household there are certain things that we seek to hide from our friends, the public and those who are critical observers of material things. In short, we like to fool ourselves or make believe that we are getting away with some thing, when as a matter of fact we are not.
 There is work to do In the back yard and it's one feature of our gar den work that should not be over looked.
 Some cities offer big premiums for back yard improvements and not only Birmingham, but every city in Alabama should foster the principle that an attractive back yard creates living conditions that make for bet ter people. There is really greater opportunity for beautifying the back yard than the front yard. There Is generally more space, more sunlight and better living conditions for plants of every character, particu- larly the annuals, of which there Is a great variety to select from.
 o O O
 Thank God for Garden.
 How many of us thank the Deity for the blessings that go with a garden, whether it be a flower or vegetable garden? Even the ancients had the expectations, emphasized by their worship of Jupiter, Zeus and various other divinities. All seem to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
MART|NELL| S|NGS'
 NEXT MONDAY; HAS. BRILLIANT AIDES.
Seat Sale for AlI-Star Con- certs' Attraction Begins Next Friday at
 Jefferson

Next Friday the seat sale will begin at the Jefferson for the Martinelli Concert of Monday evening, March 12 when the successor of Caruso' as the great Italian tenor of the Metro politan opera has been named by the critics, will be presented by the All Star concerts (Mrs. Richard F. John ston and Mrs Orline A. Shipman) for the first time in Birmingham.
 An extraordinary feature of the concert will be the appearance of Sal vatore Fucito the coach accompan- ist" of the late beloved Enrico Caruso and the beautiful Flora Greenfield, Martinellis concert company obtain ing a personnel which for exquisite art and high standards is not ex- celled in the concert field, critics de- clare.
 To show the high standing in which Martinelli is held by his own coun- trymen, 1t is of interest to know that for the seeond time the great Italian tenor has been decorated by the King of Italy.
 Eight years ago. before MartInelli had won his enviable reputation in America he was already recognized as great voice" in Italy and at the conclusion of the Verdi centenary, held at Parmi in 1913, King Victor Emmanuel made him a Chevalier of the Order of the Crown of Italy," This order, which corresponds to the Ledion D'Honneur in France, is the highest obtainable by men in civil life, and last year the King added d second decoration" in Martinelli's favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

, land spinach yet? I want 1t for a summer greens. Mrs. D. S., Attalla Ala.
 A. I would not plant New Zealand spinach for summer use before April or May.
 o. My sweet peas seem to be dead as they were about six inches high when the freeze came. Do you think they will come out or had we better plant over? Mrs. S., Blocton, Ala.
 A. am inclined to the opinion that the sweet peas will come out and produce blooms, possibly not as large as they would had there been no freeze. but I don't believe they are altogether destroyed and I would not advise that they be destroyed. It might be possible that it would pay to replant and no harm could result from replanting. It is really not too late to plant sweet peas, because in the writer's experience February plantings have generally proved prof itable.
 c. Do you think caunas that were left in the ground and frozen down recently will come out and
 make blooming plants for this spring? Mrs. K. E., Fairfield.
 A. I do Caunas are hardy plants not early affected by freezes and while the recent freeze may injure them some, there Is no occasion for alarm In their destruction. Just let them remain in the ground and I feel sure they will come out. Q. Can one buy khol rabi plants
 or do they have to have seed! Mrs. J.
 | A. Plants are not available and besides they do not transplant well
 This vegetable is easily grown from
 seed and should be planted right
 away.
 o. Is tho perfection radish adver-
 tised as a market sort. a long or
 short variety? My farm paper doesn't
 say. l.. R.. Greenville, Ala. | A. The perfection radish is simply
 red turnip radish that Is white tipped. It is good variety to grow
 for market. There is but little diff ference in the various varieties oi
 white-tipped turnip radishes. | o. Is there danger Of sheep
 manure injuring flower beds by put
 ting too much on them? Mrs. F. K l A. It might be possible to inJure
 them by extra heavy applications, but
 the chances are very remote. The l fertilizer should be thoroughly in
 corporated in the soil and not all l piled around the plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
"RICE AND OLD SHOES" SHARES LYRIC HONORS WITH NED NORWORTH

Extra special is the only way to describe the new bill which opens at the Lyric Monday, it is claimed. There are two headliners, an added attraction and d special feature among the five acts of big time Keith vaudeville which are filled with variety of entertainment, according
 to advance notices. Ned Norworth
 and Harry J. Conley share the head line honors it is said.
 Rice and old Shoes" is MT. Con leys act. MT. Conley portrays
 "rube" but not the kind of the by gosh" period. His rube is said to be a decidedly up-to- the minute individ- ual An example of his timeliness is shown at the very beginning of the sketch when he makes his ap- pearance, not on the hay rack. but on a motorcycle. These modern twists coupled with the exceedingly bright dialogue. the capable assist ance of Naomi Ray and an elaborate , scenic setting, put Rice and old Shoes" in the winning class of vau-
 devil1e offerings. it is claimed. Ned Norworth needs no introduc- ton to vaudeville audiences. He is known as one of the variety's great est assets piano Is just what the EIaYer makes II. NeQ INOTWOTlH IS positive that it's real purpose is com edy and therefore he proceeds in q 1 little display of eccentric variety to demonstrate just how piano may | be made to be a comedian. With the l instrument he manages to portray all kinds of levity, farce, burlesque, straight comedy and travesty, it is declared.
 l The added attraction brings Ken nedy and Kramer, who offer "Danc- l ing Items" These graceful and clever dancers are said to have something new to offer. The Wheeler Trio are 1 billed as Entertaining Entertainers, l and they are said to offer acrobatics of a different kind. Elmer El Cleve l is the versatile entertainer who | rounds out the bill.
 The New York critics were unani- nous in their praise of More to Be l Pitied than Scorned," the great screen sensation of Charles E. Blaney's sen ] sational stage play, which is the
 screen feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
"SECOND FIDDLE" " FEATURE PICTURE,
 BILLED AT L0E W'S
Striking Vaudeville Acts Said to Be Booked for the First Half of
 Week

What is declared by experts to be enc of the finest human interest stories ever filmed, will be seen at Loew's Bijou during the first half of this week, when Glenn Hunter ap- pears as the screen star in Second Fiddle" the first of a series of Film Guild productions. Glenn Hunter is the present. day sensation in New Yoork in the stage play, Mentor of The Movies" which is expected to break all the worlds record for d consecutive run.
 The story of Second Middle" is by Frank Futile, and is laid in the quaint New England town of Spells River. The sto~y starts with the homecom- ing of Herbert Bradley, who has been away ts college Herbert is the idol of the family and lords it over Jim, his brother. who is regarded as con- sidcrabiy inferior to the magnificent Herbert. Polly Crawford, however. sees the real worth and character be- meath Jin's rough exterior. In order to win Polly, Herbert dlscredits Jim. JuSt now Jlln iliLdllN oNCASO<.iSo Aio handicap and turns the tables on Her bert makes a tense and gripping pic turc.
 Some striking acts feature the vau- deville bill, especlally the aot of Bergman, McKenna and O'Connor, with their sparkle from musical com edN: also Art smith The Society En- tertainar," with brilliant songs and stories. and MT. and Mrs. Dave Clark in comedy episode, Breaking h." a domestic playlet.
 By way of adding to the variety, Jean Blair and Irving Pennington will be heard in musical comedy od- dities, and an original novelty, with the significant title of odds and Ends" IS promised by Ernie Leavers and Maude Collins it is reported.
 If this bill does not satisfy all kinds of tastes and desire in vaude- william lines 1t will not be the fault of the management, and movie fans are assured special treat in the Second Lddle." with Flenn Hunter as the star, and critics declare there is none better in his field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04
CALENDAR FOR MARCH
BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT NotePare north south of Birmingham should be governed by
By GEORGE B. M'VAY, SR.

climatic conditions
 THE everything can be planted in March but % one carrots parsps asfy spinach parsley mustard ka kohl abi eggplant endv Swiss chard Set cabbage horse radih, rhubarb and onion
 ORCHARD-Since had fruit of all should be Spraying should be looked after Tell troubles to The AgeTerald and competent advice
 FARM AND FIELD-Sow field prepare field
 FLOWER GARDENBegin plant annuas set out gad dahia uberoses aadiums other Towering Shrubbey perennial should old a general clean made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
! D RE0RGAV|ZE
BASEBALL
LEAGUE
Representatives Of Towns in
Prince Georges Will Meet
Next Wednesday.

UPPER MARLBORO. Nd. March
lett is expected that q re-organi-
zatiCn OF the Prince Georges coun.
ty baseball league will be effected
at q meeting next Wednesday eve
ming at the home Of Edward a.
Fuller, president In Hyattsvllie
Representatives from Clinton, Bran'
DIVINE, Marlboro, Bowie, Seabrooke
and Oxon Hin IN the lower AND
LAUREL, Riverdale, Beltsvilles Ber.
Wyn, Riverdale, Hyattsyille, Mount
Rainier, Seat Pleasant, MARYLAND
Park and Capitol Heights VIII be
present.
John w. BeaiI, Of Beltsville. who
was known as the fence buster.
OF the Pacific Coast League. and
who has been out OF the game Tor
several years, probably viii man
age club composed OF Beltsville
and Berwyn players.
Last year there were but four
teams IN the league, Landowner
Hyattsville, Berwyn and SeabroCke
Most OF the teams are compelled
to rely upon individual subscrtp
ton and collections at the games
j. Frank Dent, cashier OF the
Clinton Bank, has just been elected
manager Of the Clinton club. one
Of the strongest in the county
Teams desiring games should com
municate with Manager Dent at
Clinton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
KALLiPoLIs GRoTTo TO 80, 81
STAGE April "FUN FEST"

q. Craigie Pelouze, of Richmond,
Va, grand monarch of the Mystic
Order Of the Yelled Prophets of the
Enchanted Realm. will come to
Washington to formally open the
fun fest" to be staged by the Kal.
lipolis Grotto in the Central Coli.
scum for two weeks, beginning April
2, It was announced today by w. p
Jacobs, chairman Of the general
committee in charge. A number OF
other special features are planned
for the opening night.
A ladies' auxiliary OF the Grottc
has been appointed to assist the
general committee In making ar
rRngements for the FUN fest Mrs
Max Becker, past matron of Tempt.
Chapter, IL chairman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
Beaten By Wife He
Seeks Redress
In Courts

BETHLEHEM, Pa, March
16.-Cases Of assault and bat
terry brought by wives against
their husbands are common in
the foreign section, and even
in American quarters, but it
is unusual for a husband to
bring a like charge against his
wife.
Such a case occurred yester-
day, when Stanley Brabais
entered the office Of Alder
man Mcnamara with battered
features and disheveled hair.
Stanley complained that his
wife, Sophia, while he, was
lying asleep in bed, attacked
him with her slipper, striking
him several times on the face
with the heel. She followed
this up by hurting q vase at
him, which was followed by q
mirror, both vase and mirror
breaking into pieces when they
came in contact with his head.
Stanley furthermore asserted
that his wife turned on the gas
and tried to kill him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
What's Doing Today
and Tomorrow

Banquet-washington Alumni Club. Of
the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Un1s
versity Club, evening.
Dance-For the benefit Of the Caaual-
ty Hospital. Masonic Temple. Eighth
and q streets northwest. under the
auspices OF the Northeast Washington
Citizens Association. night. -.
Lodge, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets
II Iilustrsi.d tscturs-ny Miss Elorence
Cub Gu 1884 street northwest. sac >. m.
Gard Party--klumnae Association Of
the Holy Cross Academy. Rauschers'
Dance Catholic women's servic.
Club. Catholic Community House, 6O1
u street northwest, . p. m. -
Play-For the benefit Of the Child
Meetins-BioIogical Society 81 wash
ington, New Assemble Hall Of the Cos.
mos Club. p. n.
Quiry. Public Library. 1880 ,. m.
Dance--Epsilon Mu Sigma Fraternity.
Hotel Washington, night.
Buffet supper--The Art and Archae-
Luncheon-The College women's Club.
1922 street northwest. 1880 p. m.
exercises and public speaking for
women and girls, Thomson Community
Center, Twelfth and L streets north
Meetins-Arsyle Athletic club. Perry
Athletic Club, Hobart Athletic Club,
chfidren'g play group. fortnightly dance
for young people, Johnson-PoweN Com
street northwest, evening.
Meeting-Rug Weaving and Basket
Weaving, Birney Community Center
Nichols avenue and Howard street north
west, 10 q. m.
Meeting-Rhythm Dancing Club. Art
Club, Junior Boys Vocational Guidance
Club, Cteveland-Phelps Community Gen.
ter. Eighth and streets northwest, 10
q. m.
Meeting-~Girls' Basketball Club, Boy
Scout Troop 60f.. Radio Club, Lovejoy
Twelfth ana ID streets northeast, 3
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
MAN ACCUSED OF 81 900
MATRIMONIAL SWlNDLE

NEW YORK. March, 16.-Andrew
Smith, Kearny, was arrested yes
terday and taken to Jersey City on
a charge of swindling Mrs. Anna
Fozzelln out Of !. $1,000. He was
held without bail for q hearing
In the second criminal court.
Mrs. Fozzelin had the police seek.
ing 8 man whom she claimed had
promised to marry her II she would
let him have $1,000 with which 70
start o restaurant. It Is alleged
that Smith Is the man and that he
departed as soon a. he received
the cash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
STE WARD TELLS
BENEFITS OF
PAY BILL
Chief Of Federal Employees
Federation Explains Re-
classification.
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first grade may now be entered IN
the service, under the statutory pro-
visions, at an annual salary of 5000.
Under the reclassifica act the
lowest salary In this grade is $1,14O.
Pay Varies in Same Work.
Two employees doing the same
work can, under the present sys-
tenn, receive salaries entirely differ
emit. Steward points out that q clerk
on the statutory pay roll may re-
ceive only the $500, while the other
employees may, II he is appointed and
paid from the lump appropriation
made to that bureau, receive consid-
erabiy, more. This situation win be
completely eliminated under the re-
classification
Steward further points out that
at present q Federal employee must
wait for a specific vacancy to &C
cur before he can hope for pro-
motion. Under the reclassifica
plan promotions can be made at any
time, based upon efficiency ratings.
The question of transfers has been
a source of discomfort to Federal
employees since 1917, when by Elk.
ecutive order, no Federal worker
could be transferred from one de-
partment to another at higher pay.
Under the reclaasifi cation act. an EN-.
ploye in one bureau or department
may be transferred to another
bureau or department at g. higher
salary. This opens the way for adj
yancement to those who have ac-
liz til
work and who would be- stopped
under the present order from taking
advantage of such. knowledge and
for those who because Of proficiency
in their work, are offered more
lucrative salaries by another depart
ment.
Different Scales Of Pay.
All persons In the same grade
under the present system receive the
same salary. Under the reclassifica-
ton act there are different salary
scales in each grade.
In some instances there are as
many as seven degrees in grade.
This makes promotion possible even
In the grade to which the employe
has been assigned.
The move from one class to an
other, however, will mean the TAX
ing Of the Civil Service examination
covering that class. before promotion
can be made.
While a great amount Of inten-
sive work will be necessary to carry
out the provisions Of the reclassifi-
cation act, Steward believes that it
win completely change the attitude
of Federal employees when it becomes
effective. The dissatisfaction which
has stifled competition In the serv-
ice, will, he says, pass away, and
the efficiency Of the bureaus and de-
partment will improve accordingly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
DEATHS REPORTED.

Maria Foscate. 81 yrs. 314 6th ct. se
Charles A. Capell. 50 yrs.s George
Washington University Hos.
Michael w. Gilmartin. IS yrs, U.
Naval Hos.
Ruth M. Kneller, ~ yrs, 1917 Harvard
ct. NV.
James McConville. ~ yrs, The Roch'
Ambeau.
Home Hos.
beths Hos.
Martha Lucas, SO yrs, 909 14th st ne
Mary Brooks. IS yrs. 40 D st. Sc
Frances Alexander, 81 yrs, Coiumbta
Hos.
Catherine Brovn. eE yrs, IL 9th st. ne
Mary Johnson. SO yrs. Emergency
William J. Rohinson. 7s yrs. q De.
frees Of.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
cLoTHESLINE BREAKS;
WOMAN FALLS 2 STORIES

NEW YORK, March 1e.-Mrs.
Anne Bosch, twenty-seven years
old, was removed to ST. MaFNss
Hospital, Brooklyn, suffering rom
injuries to her spine received when
she fell from the window on the
second floor Of her home while
hanging out clothes.
The clothesline broke. and when
she attempted to catch an end OF
the line, Mrs. Bosch 4ost her hAl.
ance and fell to the yAed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
WALL STREET STEALING
LIKE "ROBBINC BABY

b NEW YORK, March lett lis
as easy to steal money in Wall
Street as 1t is to take candy from
child" declared Judge Otto
Rosalsky when he sentenced Oscar
HI. Buren,, a former stock broker,
to from one to two years in state
prison and fined him $4,000 for hy-
pothecating customers securities.
Buren, formerly was a member Of
q brokerage firm now bankrupt.
'Thefts are going on down in Wall
Street all the time," the judge
said. zone would think the invest.
ing public would at least become
careful"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
CLEVELAND GOODS LIKE
q"OLD BANDAVA" SCARFs

CLEVELAND, Ohio. March a.
Elegant variations Of the good old
cowboy bandana, redubbed the
"Deauville scarf" have supplanted
all previous fads with college girls
here. 8ss4
The. wardrobe Of every girl who
Is at all ''chic" includes a complete
assortment of multi-colored squares
of Silk TO be worn as hat bands.
scarfs, sashes. according to the most
popular campus mode. They are
worn on afternoon and dinner
dresses. as well as being an indis-
pensable accessory to- all smart sport
costumes. s#S:93z ~
Students at the Cleveland Art
School dye their own achieving
GORGEOUS color effects In original
bakil1 designs .-s .@.y,.it -, 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
JACOB JONES POST WILL
GIVE DANCE AT BARRACKS

The u. s. s. Jacob Jones Post, No.
2, American Legion, win give its
annual st. Patrick's Day dance to-
morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the
u. s. Marine Barracks, Eighth and
H streets southeast. Music win be
furnished by the United States Ma.
rine Band, under the leadership of
Capt. w. H. Santelman. The COM
mittee in charge Of the dance are:
Mrs. Martha Whitcomb, chairman;
Miss Eunice C. Dessez, commander
of the u. s. 8. Jacob Jones Post, and
Miss Marie Marshall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
WOMAN DIGS UP SHILLING
OF 1922 IN HER GARDEN

PHILADELPHIA, March Is
While digging in the garden ct the
rear of her yard, on South Broad
street, Mrs. Catherine Capri I'M
earthed an English shilling OF the
issue of 1922. The coin bears the
likeness Of George Nv.
The district where the house 10
located was formerly a swamp be-
fore Broad street was filled in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16

Funeral services for Mrs. Flora
Freund, eighty-four years old, who
died at Emergency Hospital Wednes-
day Of bronchitis, were held at the
home OF her son, 1880 Eighth street
northwest, at 10 o'clock this morn.
ing. Rabbi Abram Simon officiated
at the services. Interment was in
the cemetery of the Sixth Street
CONGREGATIONAL Abath Israel Church.
Congress Heights.
Mrs. Freund has been q resident
of Washington for about sixty-six
years and was a member OF the order
Of Macabbes and several Jewish so
cieties.
She IL survived by two sons and
a daughter, Isadore Fruend. Abra-
ham Fruend, and Mrs. SkOlar, all
residents Of washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
WOMAN WRONGLY ACCUSED
or SHOOTING DETECTIVE

A case of mistaken Identity caused
Washington police wrongly to accuse
Clara Johnson, colored, TIP Second
street southwest Of being the woman
held on a murder charge in Phila-
delphia, IT. was learned yesterday
when Inspector Clifford l.. Grant so
notified the Philadelphia authorities.
A colored woman, arrested in Phil
adelphia as Clara johnson, told po-
lice she had shot detective In Wash.
ington. Through a photograph for
warded to Inspector Grant, the
Washington woman Was accused and
her record sent to Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-16
LICENsED TO MARRY.

Wanda NJ. Prist. 20, Detroit. Mich. The
Rev. H. r. Downs.
Thomas Frederick West. %, and Doro-
thy Mae sharff' H. the Rev. 'onn Faul
Harland A. Trox. Is. ana Emma NJ.
Edmonds. 43, both of New York city.
The Rev. Robert Talbot.
James r. Peake. 81. and Helen NJ.
Lehker. 80. The Rev. H. F. Downs.
Thomas Frederick Vert, %. ana Doro-
thy May sharff. 49, The Rev. J. p.
Joseph Hiel, 81, of Atlanta. Ca. ana
Wanda Mary Prest. 20. Of Detroit. Mich.
The Rev. H. r. Downs.