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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
COMMEN HARDING
Methodist Bishops Commend Hard
ing's Attitude Toward Prohi-
hilton Law.

WICHITA, Kan, May 5.-The board
of bishops of the Methodist Epls-
copal church at its last session mere
today, dispatched telegram 10
President Harding. comm ending his
strong and consistent attitude con-
corning the enforcement of the eigh-
teenth amendment and assuring
him of "our whole hearted support
N his difficult task
The telegram was sent after
resolution had ben adopted declaring
the wave of lawlessness, as back
wash of the great war, has not yet
spent itself"
Conditions are good generally
throughout the country" the resolu-
ton stated nevertheless 1T is evil
dent there is considerable rebellion
against, law and order"
The closing hours of the hoard ses-
sion today were spent in arralgnins
the various2 bishops and. selecting
dates for the annual conference OF
the church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
REGRETS HER FREEDOM
Companion OF Bernhard For Year, Nov
Is Seeking Job

PARIS. May 5.-Freed, to her great
regret. from her self-imposed vigil over
Sarah Bernhard. watching by her beds ide
during her illness rs she had shared the
wearing journeys across TWO continents
Nine. De Gournay has been forced to con-
fide her troubles to the public through
the medium of a "wans ad" in the "situa-
tons wanted" department of the Paris
newspapers. Here it is:
Madame De Gournay. SO years old
companion Of Nine. Sarah Bernhard for
many years, freed by the>sad event of her
death. seeks place as lady companion,
reader or governess. Address I Rue Olier
Paris"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
ASTHMA and HAY
fever CURED BE-
FORE YOU PAY

Mr.. D. J. Lane. chemist, located at
500 Lane Bldg. St. Marys, Kans., has
discovered a simple home remedy for
Asthma and Hay Fever. Mr.. Lane has
so much confidence in his ability to
bottle free. postpaid, to any sufferer who
will write him. His offer is that he is
to be paid for it is it cures. If not.
your report cancels the charge. II you
suffer from Asthma or Hay Fever write
him today. Send no money-just your
name and address will do.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
TO DINE WITH ROYALTY
Americans To BE Guests At Dinner
For Spanish Rulers

BRUSSELS, May the King and
Queen OF Spain, who are guests Of the
Belgian royal family, today visited
the industrial center of Charlerui.
later leaving for days trip to Ant
werp.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie and Mr.. and
Mrs Charles II. Sheriff. have been
the only unofficial guests invited to
meet the Spanish rulers during their
stay here. Mrs Carnegie has re-
turned to Tours, but the Sherrills are
remaining over to attend a dinner TO
be given by the royal visitors at the
Spanish embassy this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
DespOndent Over Domestic Affo1rA
Atlanta Man Slnshes Throat

OMAHA, Neb., May 6.-Despondency
over his failure to effect reconcil-
iation with his estranged wife was
given by r. e. Erwin, Atlanta. Gal
as the reason for his attempt at sui
eide at the Union station here La 1
midnight. When found by the polif
early this morning Erwin's third
was badly cut, but physicians at =.
GATHERINGS hospital say he will re1
cover,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
THIS is REAL SPEED
New Instrument Operates On FIX
pOsure OF Hundred MilliOnth or SecC

posture III hundred MiuOhtn VI Seco
PASADENA, Cal. May "a new
instrument for measuring sound and
light fave lengths by means of
Photographic exposures as brief as
one-one hundred millionth of Il
second has been constructed at Mount
Wilson observatory here, ID. j. A
Anderson of the observatory told the
convention of the California institute
of Technology, in session here today.
DR.. Anderson also told of a recent
ly discovered method of measuring
the velocity of second in metallic
vapors at very high temperatures
These discoveries are considered to
be invaluable in the studies of the
suns rays, he said. An ordinary
high speed camera operates with an
exposure of one-thousandth of a
second while the slowest exposure
on the recently develop instrument is
approximately millionths of
second
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
LOWER VALUATION
Standard OIL C.ompany's Property In
Louisiana Put At $12,5OO,OOO

NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-The
Louisiana public service commission
in temporary order Issued today re-
duced the valuation of the Standard
Oil pipe line properties within Louis
lana from 1880, 1S0.64. as stated sy
the company to s12,500,00, and ord
cred a rate of rs cents barrel on OH
through it's pipe lines.
The order becomes effective In 10
days and will continue until such
time as the commission has access
to the company's books for more in
formation, it says. The commission
stated that because of the injunction
granted the Standard Oil company
recently 1t was restrained from OBJ
tanning definite information from the
hooks of the company on which 10
base its order. s
In fixing transportation CHARGE
the commission said the highest &C,
at any point on the Standard
lines for transportation and gatht
was 1894 cents a barrel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
WOMAN GOES TO AFRICA
Wife of Big Game Hunter Will
Search Alone

NEW YORK, May 5.-Mrs. earle
Akely. well known for her part in
previous expeditions into African
jungles, on which she accompanied
her husband. NOTED big game hun
ter, plans to sail next month for
Nairobi, Africa, to search alone for
specimens she has been commits
stoned to obtain by the museum of
the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and
Sciences.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
is DEAD" MAN ALIVE
Lincoln Said To Have Been Seen In
Kansas

AURORA. ILL.,. May 5.-A report
that Warren John Lincoln. Aurora
horticulturalist and attorney, was
seen alive in Hutchinson. Kan, four
days after he vanished. leaving be-
hind pools cf blood stains in his
home, was received today by Frank
Mitchells of Aurora. The report,
while not conclusive. lent support to
a growing theory that financial diff
ficulties and domestic troubles COM
bined, had given the supposed vic
tim motive for disappearing.
1t came from C. B. Augustin, cat
tie raiser Ct Hutchinson, who wired
Chief Michels that he had seen a
man answering Lincoln's description
in that town Thursday. Chief Mitch
els sent a telegram to the chief of
police of Hutchinson to verify the
report. Meanwhile the nationwide
search for Mrs. Lima Shoup Lincoln,
the estranged and missing wife of
Lincoln, and her brother. Byron
Shoup, was under way. Shoup was
said to have been an enemy of Lin
coin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
EIGHT NARROWLY ESCAPE
Lives OF Two Families Endangered
BY Gasoline Explosion

by Gasoline Explosion
NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-Eignt
persons on a cruise from New Or
leans to Pass Christian, Miss, mar
rowIy escaped today when fire broke
out in the engine room of the cabin
cruiser Half Moon. which sank fol-
lowing an explosion of gasoline just
as the party had crowded into. a
small slkiff that almost sank under
their weight.
The passengers, members of two
families who were on their way to
pass the week end on the gulf coast.
were rescued soon after the accident,
which occurred two miles off West
End.
The fire was said to have started
when one of the engines back fired,
igniting some waste oil. The flames
spread quickly and the occupants
barely had abandoned the boat when
two large gasoline tanks exploded
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06

NEW YORK, May 5.-Caught in a
nation wide roundup of undesirable
aliens, 112 deportees have arrived
from the west and are at Ellis
Island. Among those scheduled for
deportation were IA women and 10
children. There were but few revo-
lrtionists or extremists in the party.
officials said. The aliens will sail
next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
SEAL GREEK FUNDS

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 5.-The
Turkish authorities have sealed all
safes and private deposit boxes be-
longing to Greeks leaving them un-
der military guard as recently was
done in Smyrna 1t is understood that
this action was taken because of
rumtrs that the Greeks intend to
seize Turkish funds in Greece
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
KHAN CEREMONY HELD
100 Members Are Initiated In Obi
City

CLEVELAND, May "a large as
sembly of men who openly progressed
membership in the Ku Klux Khan
met in Chagrin Falls, a village 20
miles east of here tonight and init
ated 100 new members. A parade
before and after initiation ceremonies
was directed by SO hooded figures:
Others wore no regalia. Vari-colore1
tags were said to indicate the several
cities whence the men came. The
main street of the village was packed.
An eight-foot flaming cross on a hill
lighted up the scene and many OF the
marchers burned railroad rockets or
fuses as the procession moved sbnnt
the street,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
WATER DESTROYS WATER

BANGOR, Me, May 5.-In conse-
quenee Of fresnets in the Penobscot
river this week this city is absolute
~ without water for household pur-
poses and fire protection. City Off
Gals say it would be several DAYS
before the water works station, dam
aged by the floods, W ould be in com
mission again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
WILL ERECT HOUSES



PENSACOLA, Fla, May "a con-
tract for the erection of five houses
to cost approximately $4,000 was
signed here this afternoon by Mrs.
J. b. Lassiter, formerly of Pensacola,
but now of Birmingham. These
houses will be built on bungalow
lines on North Twelfth avenue be-
tween Lee and Lloyds streets and
work will go forward right away. IN
the same block another home is be-
ing erected and in the adjoining
block three others are being built.
Mrs Lassiter owns the property
along the Gulf Beach highway and
will shortly improve that land by
the erection of number of houses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
TURPENTINE DROPS

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May s.
Heavy receipts of turpentne, due to
the new crop. today resulted in a
drop on the local market of rs cents
a gallon, the quotation now being
s1.05. 1t was stated there was q
prospect Of a further reduction the
early part OF next week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
NEWSPAPER MAN DIES

BOSTON, May 5.-Daniel ]. Saun-
ders, boxing editor of the Boston
Globe and member of the staff of
that paper for the last 40 years. Is
dead at his home here He was one
of the earliest boxing promoters in
this city and was well known by the
boxing fraternity throughout the
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
OPERA STAR MODS

HAVERHII4L, Mass, May 5.-In the
North Congregational church, wnere
both We're childhood attendants, Miss
Cora Mancia Chase of the Metropoli-
tan Opera company and Samuel
Thurston Williamson of the Wash
ington staff of the Now York Times
were married Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
LEIPZIG FAIR ATTRACTS FOR
T,ICNEnG

LEIPZIG, May 5.--Official sta
tistics on the attendance at the an
nual Leipzig spring fair show there
was total of 10000 visitors, sur
passing the record figure of last year.
approximately 23,5O0 of the visitors
were foreigners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
STORM STRIKES PORT

SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Sal
vador. May 5.-Advices from Guate-
mala say that the port of San Jose
experienced a violent cyclone Friday.
1t destroyed the official cable office
and various other buildings. Tho
city is still without Geographic COM
munications.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
ITALY SOWING WHEAT

ROME. May 5.--An area of H.
$4,000 acres in Italy has been sown
with wheat. according to a recent
report of the international Agricul-
tural institute. The number of acres
sown year ago was 11.491. 900. and
they yielded record crop.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
CROP OUTLOOK BRIGHT
Agricultural Department Sees Good
Says Ahead Of Farmers

SHyN AHVUU VI FHKmSTS
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The agri-
cultural prospect now is probably
the best it has been in three years,
the department of agriculture an
nounced today in it's monthly review
The outlook for next fall and win
ter is considered to depend upon con-
tinuation of the present industrial
boom in cities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
SOCIAL WORKERS TO MEET

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Inyitations
nave been sent to vocational educa.
tors and social welfare workers to
assemble in Washington for a ma
tonal rehabilitation conference Nav
10 10 discuss civilian rehabilitation
legislation before the next Congress.
ne present rehabilitation act made
appropriations for federal aid to III.
states until June 80. 1924. Recon-
mendations to Congress for legisla-
tion renewing the federal appropria-
ton will be made
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06

ST. LOUIS, May 5-The Swiss
Aero club has awarded a silver tro-
ply to H. f. Honeywell OF this city
who finished second in the Gordon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06

WACO. Tex. May 5.--W. A. John
son, former lieutenant governor of
Texas, died at his home at Memphis.
Tex, early-todAy. according to tele-
grams to relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
STRIKE is ENDED

Texas And Pacific Shopmen Vote To
Conclude WalkOut
MARSHALL, Texas, May 5.-F. L.
Wilkes of the federated crafts COM
mittee of the Texas and Pacific shop
men. announced here tonight that the
strike on that road is ended by
vote of the striking shopmen. The
months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
Flashes Off Wire
PHOTOGRAPH LAPHA nAys

CHICAGO. May 5.-A motion pic
ture machine to take photogranhs of
lapha rays. or helium atoms, in
Tight has been constructed by Prof.
William Draper Harkins of the Uni
versity of Chicago. Among the first
results from the new machine is a
picture showing what Is believed to
pc the destruction of nitrogen
atom by a particle of FLYING helinm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
FRANCE To RAT|Fy.
NAVAL PACTS BUT.
WITH M|SG|V|NCS
Paris Government Likely To
Ask Certain Reservations
To Treaties

France probably will ratify the Wash
ington naval agreements at the resumed
session of the French Parliament, which
begins next Tuesday, according to Vice
Admiral P. l.. Guepratte, deputy from the
vice chairman CT the chamber committee
on naval affairs. But she will do 80
with some missivings and likely with
some interpretative reservations, notably
with regard to submarines and their usage
as the admiral sets forth in the article
given below Admiral Guepratte an old
line of hardy seafaring Breton fighting
stock. Is one of the most picturesque and
OF Deputies. where his long acquired com
petence IN naval matters Is sure to make
nm much hearkened-to orator during
the forthcoming debates on the Washing
ton treaties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06

Bennett balloon race from Geneva
last August. The trophy represents
q balloon surmounted by an Ameri-
can eagle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
POLAND uLANs NATIONAL PARK

WARSAW, May 5.-The Society of
Friends of the Tatra Mountains Is
working out plan for transform
ing the Tatra mountains into ma
tional park in the lines OF the yell
lowstone park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
READFIELD

DEPOT-Mrs. Angie Hoyt, Franz
lngham. Mass, is visiting relatives
and friends in Mt. Vernon, Read
field and Augusta. She came from
Mt. Vernon Saturday and was call
ing on Depot friends but is now the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Georgia
Sherburne. ReadfieId
Mrs. Estelle Dudley, who has been
visiting her sister Miss Georgia
Dudley of Guilford, also the Etna
campground, where she with her sis
cottage. has returned home.
Elijah Stevens finds his wheel
chair very useful, enabling him to
call on his neiShbors whenever he
likes. They are pleased to have him
call any time.
Mrs. Christine Wheeler, Winthrop,
is visiting at the home Of her broth
er. Fred w. Brown.
Mrs. May Ella Cummings. Boston
and Mrs. Eva Longfellow, Portland,
are guests Of Mrs. Lenora Leeman.
There were four members of the
Ladies' Aid whose birthdays &C.
CURED in July. Miss Izetta Royal.
Mrs. Helen LaValle. Mrs. Annie
Leavitt and Mrs. McKinnon, also an
invitation was extended Mark Collins
as he wished to meet his friends and
his friends to welcome him after an
absence Of several years in Califor-
mia. A samptuous repast was served
and enjoyed, also the merry jokes
around the festive board. were pleas
ing. The supper was followed by a
social. the company leaving amid the
good byes. afterwards.
Mrs. Emma Gordon and family are
at the Gordon camp on the island, on
Echo lake.
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condition we might think such con-
ditions could never again arise.
But with such men as Henry Ford
and Thomas A. Edison talking
about commodity money there 10
40 fossteliing what may happen.
One Of the plainest lessons
taught BY financial history is that
whenever q nation issues paper
money with nothing back Of It,
that nation is on the road to disas-
ter. Look at Russia with its
worthless rubles and Germany
with it's worthless marks. Think
Of what happened in France dur
ing the years Immediately follow.
ing our Revolutionary War.
The common people Of France
rose in their might tore down the
Bastile, and made reprisal for cei-
turtles of kingly crime and oppres-
sion. The profigate court had
piled up taxes until they were I'M
bearable. The enraged populace
killed King Louis XVI, and also his
queen, Marie Antoinette. But they
only threw themselves out Of the
frying pan into the fire so far as
finances were concerned.
Unsound Money Tyranny
At the very worst point of their
currency imitation they found
themselves under the absolute
domination of Robespierre. In or
der to meet the growing scarcity
of coin, paper money called assig-
mats were issued. First 100000
900 francs worth, then S00,000,O00
were added with the distinct I'M
Outstanding that the 1,200,000,000
would be the full extent of the is
sue. This pledge was soon broken
and further issues brought the to-
tai up to 3.700,000,000 francs.
Frightful depreciation was the
inevitable result; and legislation
was passed making it crime, with
six years imprisonment as the
penalty, il any one should refuse
to take the paper assignats at
their face value. Just think Of it!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
SOLON

Mrs. Emma Robinson and daugh-
ter, Miss Ella of Skowhegan. were
in town Friday visiting Mrs. Robin
sons daughter, Mrs. Ray Haskell
The ladies of the Hilton p. n. G..
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Flora Pollard.
Mrs. Sarah Hilton Of North Arson
was in town Friday, calling on old
friends.
DR.. and Mrs. J. o. Piper and chil-
dren have returned from a vacation
at Pleasant pond. DR.. Piper has re-
Gently been in Portland learning to
give the insulin treatment for dia-
tetis.
Master Halsey Isles is visiting his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
McDonough.
The Ladies' Home circle will meet
at the church parlor Thursday after
noon, July 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wyman and
son. Carl. have gone to their farm
in Brighton to cut the hay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane and children are
guests at the home of Mrs. Lanes
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Wiley.
DR.. and Mrs. Wellier of Brighton
were in town Friday afternoon call
ing at the Haskell home.
Rev. Charles Harbutt of Portland
preached at the Congregational
church Sunday. 1t is expected that
there will soon be regular preaching
services in this church. conducted by
the pastor of the North Arson Con-
gregational church.
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Political Fight
in Philippines Is
Started Again

Manila, P. l.. July 16.-(By A. P.)-
Political differences In the Philip
pines reopened yesterday with the
resignation of Secretary Of the In
terrier ]. ]. p. Laurel, waxed warmer
today when, according to reports in
official circles. all other departmental
secretaries except Vice Governor
General Gilmore notified Governor
General Leonard Wood of their in
tention to quit.
The political fight in the Philip
pines was opened anew here today
when J. p. Laurel, secretary of the
interior resigned, after he had in
stituted charges of bribery against
Ray Conley. United States secret ser =
vice officer.
General Wood has refused, to ac-
cept Laurers resignation pending a
conference. The resignation Of the
mayor Of Manila will follow, accord
ing to reports in political circles here
today.
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Death Of Hanan, Well
Known Shoe Manufacturer

New York. July 16-Addison G.
Hanan, Al. vice president of the
Hanan and Son Shoe Company and
one of the most widely known
yachtsmen in the country, died sur
denly today at his country home in
Port Chester, after a heart attack.
He was a member of an old Brook
Ign family and the son OF the late
John ,Hanan, founder of tho shoe
concern bearing his name. He leaves
widow, a daughter and three sons.
Born in Rosedale, n. j.. and grad
uated from Swarthmoro in 1899, Mr..
Hanan was interested in many
sports, but particularly yachting be-
ing member of many yacht clubs
in this state and Connecticut. He
was an amateur designer of note
and preferred to race small boats.
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Protests "IrOn Clad"
Lease Real Estate AssO.

New York, July jonathan Hir-
sch, former chairman of the mayors
committee on rent profiteering, to-
day resigned from the United Real
Estate Owners Association. because,
he says, the Iron clad" lease de-
vised by the association, "is against
public policy. is progressive and
will aggravate an already serious sit
uation.'
In employing the iron clad lease,
which it is said provides that the
tenant bind himself to regard his
steam. hot water and janitor service
as purely voluntary on the part of
the landlord and that he waive his
80 days ejectment notice rights, the
association would be "waising a red
flag before thousands OF already har-
raised tenants" according to Hirsch.
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PALMYRA

f. w. Seekins has bought the Foley
lot. ESQ called) which joins his farm
on the north.
Mrs. Fletcher. who has been with
her daughter. Mrs. Cory Bubar, has
returned to her home in North An
son.
Otis L. Blaisdell Of Dexter was in
town Wednesday and called at the
home of his parents.
Horace Johonnett has sold his
farm to Mr.. Susi.
Obed Millett has purchased an au-
tOmobile.
Mrs. Fl. n. Longley Of Pittsfeld is
guest of ID. S. Emerson's.
Mrs. Jane Goodale is visiting
among relatives in town.
Mrs. II. l.. Goodrich is in Berwick
visiting.
w. A. Blaisdell has sold his farm,
known as the Daniel Written place,
to Emma NJ. Savage.