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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
VARIETY MARKS BILL SHOWING AT BIJ0U;;| MAY ALLISON STARS|
Marshall Montgomery, CeIe- brated Ventri|oquist Is
 Headline Offering

With Marshall Montgomery, cele- brated entertainer and ventri1oquist. as the headline offering, and May Allison in "The Woman Who Fooled Herself" real entertainment is promised at Loew's Bijou in the bill for the second half of this week.
 Mir. Montgomery, who will be as sisted in his act by Lucille DeHaven, presenting An Evening At Home." is acclaimed by critics as vaudevlle's premier ventriloauist artist.
 "A Breeze From Musical Comedy" will be presented by the Fletcher Clayton revue. and the comedy fea- lures of the bill will be augmented by LaZar and Dale. "'The Bagooma Hunters" with a blackface comedy sllit. Another laugh -provoker is prom sed by Arthur and Lydia Will son in "Sweethearts la Carte" with songs and dances. By way of round ing out this diversified bill, Francis and Wilson will present a melange Of comedy variety bits, supplemented by tumbling and acrobatics, with music on the side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ALABAMA RI |VE RS GIVEN THOUSANDS BY WEEKS ORDER
Mobile HarborS Will Have S376,00O From Federal
 Pocket Book

WASHINGTON, April 25.=(By As sociatcd Press. About S4o.0o0,00o of the s56,5S9.000 appropriated by Congress under the protests of the budget bureau for the improvement of rivers and harbors afreacN has been allotted by Secretary Weeks and the remainder will be distributed among various projects later.
 The budget director had recom- mendeG an appropriation of only S27,- 000 900 and it had been intimate that the administration might hold expenditures to that figure.
 The allotments already made in- clude:
 Waterway. Norfolk. Va, to Beau fort Inlet, North Carolina, s400,000; Savannah harbor, Georgia, SS50,000; St. Je hns river. Florida. Jacksonville to ocean, s500,000; Miami harbor, s26,O0o; Tampa harbor, s40o,ooo; Mo bile harbor, s37G,ooo
 Water Hyanoths in Florida, Ala bama. Louisiana and Texas. $fo,000; 1; Cumberland river Tennessee and Kentucky, below Nashville, s36s,oo0; above Nashville, S32J,o00; Tennessee river. Tennessee. Alabama and Ken lucky. below Riverton, $G9,000 above Chattanooga. s2o,000; Chattanooga to Rixerton. Si50,000: survey of Tennes- see river. $100,000.
 Ohio river. lock and dam construc- ton. s5.000,000: open channel inn proyements. S375,000.
 o o 2
 Alabama Rivers.
 Choctawhatchee river. Florida and Alabama. S1.00O: Holmes river, $1.- GSO: Black water river, S2o,600; Es- cambia and Conecuh rivers, Florida and Alabama. s3.200; Pepsacola har- Dor. sle, ,000; Alabama river, $122.000; ; Black Warrior, Warrior and Tom bisbee rivers, S2S,O00 Tombigbee river. Demopols tc Walkers bridge, Mississippi s2,000.
 Pasca gould harbor Missi ssppi. S3O,- 600: Gulfport harbor and Ship Island pass. s100,000: PascaSoula river, S4.- 00Q: Bayou Grosectete. Louisiana, s5.oo0; Bayou Teche. Louisiana, S55.- GOO. Tensas river and Bayou Macon, Louisiana. 5000: Boeuf river, Louis iana, s5.000; Bayou D'Arbonne and Ctrney Louisiana. S2.000: Yazoo riv- CT Mississippi, s16,o0o; Tallahatehle and Coldwater rivers. Mississippi, slo.000; Big Sun Flower river, Mls- sissippi s12.O00.
 The war department issued state ment today describing the allotments already approved as being the mn = mum amount necessary for immedl- ate use in order that work may be undertaken on approved protects generally throughout the country.
 In some cases the amounts are 1ess than those stated in the annual report If the chief of engineers for f92e" the statement said. but they are regarded as sufficient in all cases 60 care for immediate needs, and II it develops later that they are ln- sufficient. such additional amounts a S may be necessary will be allotted.
 INDIANA BANK LOOTED
 MINAMAC Ind, April 25.-Robbers last night removed a safe weighing e.5oO pounds and containing s4,ooo in currency from the First State bank of Star City. village of 800 inhae- itants, 10 miles south of here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
UPWARD MOVE |S SHOWN IN ST A I |S T|CS
Increase In Manufactures Excise Duties Is Proof Of More Liberal Spending While Industrial Pro-
 gram Expands

WASHINGTON. April 25.-An up ward trend of general business in tle ppiuiUn of treasury officials vas : own definitely in detailed statis fb.' TGrch which places to- the tUtai S.5i2.oo0. While some specific Ia .is show q reduction. in returns as mpared with March. 1922, officials
 egard the analysis of payments vuich was made public tonight as
 iNiUe evidence through generally
 creased returns from the various sources of a healthier national ! nsinesS state.
 ,'reof of a more liberal spending | country oNer is shown, as the f,,as view the sitqation in the i eYe st it manti-tC >ltrers excise { .s: ,.n automobiles and accessories ,.'oin N hicb ilt March the treasury : ,ciNed S12 i. .@.s,V-. or c5.100. 001 ] .bre .;han 1.t Mafoh,4 1922. There also seas marist increased reported in t..e taN rn r" tas stock of corpora { us T-o-, '4cH vas derived SITS, l. an lad .-f. Il. il was said of ex- ! ns -ou q: .~e industrial program .> .ai-es and all increase of . lt 70 odS as reported vas ,de- . l,'ed ;o =prescnt important dcNei- nicnt. in cau t=i stock additions. . sbnc" ra,rs hs,.cr.
 -TUh.tto j.sssas afforded observers |; ,.otir,i e--iGcnt t was said of eaier Use os most pf the public of .e current buying pawer. taxes on is conn editN ag.regatin@ S2a.- 1 i7,0o0 in March as against $2l, ,l21. 70 fo, March d wear ago.
 DocumentarX stamp sales for tho ,onth wer.' reported at SS.S H.00U al ost $400.00e greater than for March itst year and also greater by about S50.600 than in February. There has been a generally larger sale of stamps each month in the last year as compared with previous months except for one er two periods when small declines were recorded.
 Theatre admission taNes brought in s6. 100000 in March as compared With $6.2S4.o00 i'll the ';ane month d year ago while the clu3 dues tax produced S653.227. or aboat $I5,000 more than ill March. 1922. Many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
C0HEN'S STORIES WILL BE SHOWN ON FILM
Roy Rice Here To Make Arrange
 ments For Local Production

RoV Rice Of New York is in Bir ghain for the purpose of having motion pictures made of the OctaVus Roy Cohen negro stories that have appeared in several magazines dur ing the past five years and which have been read by millions of Amer jeans.
 Mr. Rice was in touch with offi- cials of the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday and outlined his plans. He has prepared q prospectus. in which he states that he has ac- Quired the motion picture rights to these negro stories by contract with Mir Cohen and that Mir. Cohen is to write the titles. The pictures. he said, are to be taken in Birming ham, A.N --t4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS
EAST LAKE PARK

East Lake park will throw open it's gates to pleasure seekers We'd nesday and will hold First Look Week." Miles Bradford, manager states that everything will be go- ing full tilt for First Look Week" with the exception of two rides, the Caterpillar ride" and the Captive Aeroplane." These will be ready for the formal opening Wednesday. May g. A great day is planned with a big night to follow. Labor of the Birmingham district will have a big program Wednesday night. Interna- tional Organizer Kelley of Mexico, being principal speaker Congress- man George Huddleston and Com missioner w. l.. Harrison will speak alSO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
STRIKE DATE ADyANCEpF

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25.-The Industrial Workers of the World who had announced general strike for May 1, advanced the date and put the walkout into effect today along the Pacific coast. The call was obeyed more generally in Washing ton and Oregon. in the lumber camps, than on sea going vessels, accord ing to reports received tonight.
 Between 5000 and 1000 men in ashington lumber and logging camps joined the strike and at a number of points longshoremen and dock workers were reported to have walked out. Some seamen were said to have refused to sign on vessels ready for departure.
 Three men and one woman, alleged I. w. w.. were arrested in Los Angeles on a charge of criminal scandicalism. From the woman police obtained a circular calling for d general strike today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ATHLETIC CLUB LOSES
Judge Stiles Rules It Is Not Exempt
 From Taxes

Decision that the Birmingham Ath- Ietic club was not exempt from pay ing taxes under the plea that 1t was an educational institution, was handed down by Judge !. r. Stiles in probate court Wednesday afternoon in the case of state versus Birming- nam Athletic club for $1,693.15, de- linouent taxes. The state was repre- scented by Assistant Attorney Gen eral Evans, while the Birmingham Athletic club was defended by At torney Graham Perdue.
 Following the issuance of the de cree, the case was appealed ana II will come up for trial before the Jefferson county circuit court. Due to the fact that this case will mark the setting of precedent, it is thought that it will be carried before the supreme court if necessary before the fight is abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
CONFESSES SHAVING
Alleged Navy Deserter Admits Having
 Killed Rabbi In Snn FrnnciscO.

PHOENIN, Ariz., April 25.-GIad- well G. Richardson, 19 years old, con fessed this morning having slain Rabbi Alfred G. Lafee in San Fran cisco hotel. April 4, in a statement made to Assistant County Attorney Louis Hart.
 Richardson declared he beat the rabbi on his head with 8 cuspidor, inflcting the blows which caused his death, after the rabbi had attacked him at 3:30 a. m., when in room in the Gates hotel. in which the two men had registered under assumed names. stss
 Richardson offered to waive extra dition. He also is a confessed de rter from the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
REPORTS CONFLICT RE EGARO|NG RESULT. SEAMAN'S STRIKE
|. w. w. Claim Ten Ships Left Without CreWs-Shipping
 Unaffected Say Officials

NEW YORK, April 25.-Conflict- ing statements were made tonight on the result of, the first day of the strike called by the l. w. w. Marine Transport Workers union. The un- ,ons publicity committee announced mat ten ocean going steamships had been left without crew and that sea men were walking ashore without reference to nationality or union at- filiations. Steamship officials, how ever, declared that harbor shipping was unaffected.
 Six ships were delayed on account of the walkout of foreign firemen, but they were replaced and the ships proceed on their voyage.
 Joseph Ryan, vice president of the Intertatfonai Eongshoremen's union said his organization would not sup port the strike. being bound by a wage agreement until September 30.
 James walsh, chairman of the strikers publicity committee, said the union expected to have between 1000 and S0,000 of it's 126,000 mem- bers through the country on strike by May l. Tranquil conditions along the water front were reported by police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
STOMA CHS CONVERTED
 INTO PEPSLN FACTORIES

spoonful doses it is a noticeable fact that the depleted tissues of the stomach are quickly conditioned to perform their functional duties. And this indigestion is permanently cured in many instances. !
 For Sul-Ferro-Sol causes the home-production of digestive fer ments.
 It is asked that you give this remedy a trial.
 Booklet giving details mailed on request. Liberal bottles $1.25, at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
L A PETITE BALL E II IS BIG ATTRACTION | ON LYRIC PROGRAM 1
Mirth, Melody And Dancing Form Added Attractions
 On Bill

Dancing features the bill at the Lyric Thursday afternoon. Dorothy Byton and her La Petite Ballet offer the headline attraction. Miss By tons assistants include Mercedes Kenfield, Charlotte Vandae. Edith Boyd and Mildred Streeper. Dorothy Byton is a premiere ballerina and has been the feature dancer with many important organizations She also has headed several of her own.
 Mirth, melody and dancing make up the added attraction offered by Bob Carleton and Julie Ball.
 The special feature brings Elsie Faye and Jack Donnelly in Suicide Garden This is skit that is quite out of the beaten path with the well known artists at their very best, re ports say.
 The bill is rounded out by Ray w. Snow and Marine in You Pick Elm" and Frank Wulson, billed as the cycling genius.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Read What This Woman Say.


 Atlanta, Ga..-"I had the flu and it left me with terrible cough. l heard of case of bronchial cough which had been cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The doctors medicine was doing me no good, so decided to try the Discovery myself. The result was marvellous. My cough was entirely gone before I had finished taking the second bottle and have had no cough since. Mrs. K. B. Hart man, l99 Dalvigny street.
 When rundown you can quickly pick up and regain vim, vigor, vi- tality by obtaini. g this Medical Dis covery of Dr. P.elce's at your near est. drug store in tablets or liquid, or send 10c to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, N. r., fer trial pkg, or write for free medical ad vicc.-AdV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
INDIANS BODY FOUND
Aged Brave Lead Renegade Tribe Of
 pinteS

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. April 9. The body of old Posey, leader of the vanqushed tribe of Pute Indians which went on the war path in south eastern Utah last month. rests to- day in q rude rock covered grave somewhere in the mountains near Banding. Utah. where he was slain last week in a skirmish with white settlers.
 The aged chieftain. he was reputed to be 100. wears old. made his last stand with a handful of braves near Comb. Wash. on March 2S, last, and he died alone while white posSemen routed his small band. .
 United States Marshal ]. Ray Ward late yesterday brought the news of old l,osey,s death to .BlandnG. Mar shal Ward and four Indians recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Plausible Treatment for Indi.
 gestion.

Just as long as pepsin, pancreatin and other digestive ferments are supplied to the stomach from out side sources, just that long will spells of indigestion continue.
 To effect permanent relief, the stomach must be conditioned to produce its own ferments,
 Nature has given us mineral water known as Sul-Ferro-Sol. When this water is taken in tea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
CLAIM 1,4oO OUT IN BOSTON

BOSTON, April 25.-Officers of the Marine Transport Workers division of the l. w. w., claimed tonight that HOO workers went out today in this port. obeying their strike call. This figure, it was explained included a number who had declared job strikes" within the last few days A job striker" it appeared was a man who left ship to take shore job when his demands were refused by the ship owners,
 The strikers include firemen, oilers. water tenders, sailors, stewards and cooks of vessels in port.
 The water front was placarded to- day with copies of a proclam addressed by the l. w. w to all marine workers throughout the world Let us awaken, rise up and show the might that is ours.' was it's appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
TWO FIRES IN TOWN

Two calls occupied the attention of Twin City fire department We'd nesday. During the morning both departments were called to Ferry street. where flames in the residence of John Holland had obtained their headway. Considerable damae'
 done A short time later the Albany department extnguished a blaze in the Thompson building, corner of Moulton street and Second avenue. The lower floor is occupied by stores and the Albany Decatur Daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
OUTLINES HIS PROGRAM
I.av Mayer Fae0rs Fewer school Hour. and Firing Or Truant Officers

NEW YORK, April 25.-Fouteen- year old Eddie Meehan. chosen from among 400.000 boys to be mayor of New York" during boys week. Anrit 9a to May ,, has outlined a civic program.
 If he could be the real mayor. in stead of merely q boy executive. he would work for;
 More plaNgrounds.
 Fewer school hours
 Firing of truant officers.
 Gosh it would be great to be may or.' he said Tuesday, but I'd much rather be Babe Ruth" other taN sources also slowed in creases but the majority were small and inconSeuuental
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
OFFICIAL UNDECIDED
Action In Sugar Probe
 Tn Re Determined

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-Decision regarding criminal prosecutions by the government in the alleged sugar conspiracy will not be made until aft CT argument next Monday in the New York federal court on the ctVll anti trust suit. Acting Attorney General Seymour said today in denying re- ports that the department had deeld- ed not to bring criminal action
 'There is no Justification Tor any statement either that criminal pro- ceedings will or will not be inst- tutcd." MT. Seymour said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SHIP IS CAPTURED

VANCOUVER, B. C.. April 25.-The American fishing schooner Siloam Cf Seattle. suspected of poaching in So- leander bay on the west coast of Vancouver island. British Columbia, was captured last night by the Ca nadian fisheries patrol boat Mala- spina after the schooner struck broadside by volley of shots fire m the patrol boat, had been scuttled by crew that fled leaving one wounded man, who was taken pris-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
wOODALL GOES TO MOBILE

w. Marvin Woodall assistant city attorney of Birmingham. left We'd nesday night for Mobile to attend the State Bar association meeting
 MT .Woodall, past president of the Birmingham Bar association, will discuss Professionalism Against Commercialism in the Practice of Law" He expects to return Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
LEGION POST TO MEET

\ business meeting of MOrsan County post of the American Legion will be held Thursday evening at the office of Charles H. Eyster, it was announced today by Judge Thomas w. Vert post commander. Among other matters expected to claim the attention of the legion members are plans for social meet ing in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
HELMS REMAINS TO COLUMBUS

The remains Of OffiCer ]. NJ, Helms. who died Tuesday night at his home, 705 Third avenue, north, from measles and complications, will be sent to Columbus, Ga., for inter- ment Thursday morning. Officers J. B. Helton and w. A. Pritchett will accompany the remains to the Geor- gia city. Officer Helms had been in the service ot the police department for the past two and one-half years and was 42 years of age He is sur vived by his widow and one child Floral wreaths were sent from the police department to the bereaved family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
EUNDS EOR RIyER wORK

Twin City residents today were jubilant over announcement from Washington that $100,000 has been allotted for survey on the Ten nessee river. Congressman F. B. Almon. representing this district, stated here recently that the war department was expected to appro- priate funds this year for the Ten neSSee river survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
S1OW.OOO PLANT BURNS

SAN PEDRO, Cal. April 25.-The SlOO.OOO plant of the French Sardine company in the Fish Harbor district was destroyed by fire early today. For a time canneries, wharves. fish ing boats, railroad cars and cottages were menaced. The cause was un- known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
LAMENT HOOTERS DEATH

Members of the faculty and stu dent body of the Alabama Technical Institute and College for Women were deeply srieved to hear the sad news of the death of Lloyd Hooper. member of the board and devoted friend of the institution. In his hon or recitations were called off from l1:l5 to t2:15 on April 24, the hour for his burial. and the time was ob- served as quiet hour by the entire faculty and student body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
RATS ATTACK BABE
Condition Of Three-MOnths-OldC Child
 Is Declared To He Serious

DENVER, Col, April 25.-At- tackled by swarm of rats as he lay in his crib, Besley Crestine. three months old, was in critical condition at the county hospital to- day.
 The mother, attracted by screams, rushed to the crib last night to find the baby nearly covered with large rats.
 Neighbors. hearing the mothers $ cries. called police and the baby wa rustied to the hospital,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Officials Reflected In March Tax Collections
ALIMONY SUGGESTED
Wife Finds Evidence In Rumma gini Through Contents Of Waste Basket

CHICAGO, April 25.-Out of the waste basket, where persons throw apple peelings. cid papers and the like, came the material for Mrs. Bar bara M. Hickman's divorce suit.
 Torn letters and a fragment of a photograph which seemed to show that her husband, Benjamin, had rubbed cheeks with pretty girl, were what Mrs. Hickman found in her rummagings.
 The girl, she declares in her di- vorce bill. is Lettie Goodhue of Sher- idan Road.
 Mrs Hickman suggests alimCny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SAHARA IS SHIEKLESS
Journey From Bisrkn To TimbuctOO
 Fails To Disclose Single Specimen

NEW YORK. April 25.-Although they trckked the Sahara desert from Bisrka to Timbuctoo in a caravan, Mrs. Edna Brush Perkins and Mrs. Charlotte H. Jordan, both of Cleve- land, Ohio. did not see single sheik. they said. on their arrival aboard the Olympic today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
TELLS OF SPLENDID MONTGOMERY SCHOOL
c. F. Harmon Addresses Students
 At Montevallo

MONTENALLo, Ala. April 25.-.- (Special4-A F. Harman, superin- tendent of education in Montgomery county, delivered most interesting address to the students and faculty of the Alabama Technical Institute and College for Women on Monday evening, April 2S. The address was accompanied by lantern slides show ing the development of rural schools of Montgomery county from 1916 to 1922. In 1918 there were more than 90 one and two-teacher schools in the coantN. In 1922 these had been eliminated. In their places were l5 consolidated schools that provided for the children in that cOnntN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Uy NncuM0tiSI1 IS all &0nes
 wonderful glory again in the free motion I used to have when my days were younger. l look at my hands and think of the twists and swellings they used to have. I bend way over to the floor. I haven't been able to do that in many years. l can thank s. s. s. for it all! To me it was a rising sun of joy and liberty. Brothers and sisters in misery, do not close your eyes and think that health, free motion and strength are gone from you for. ever! It is not so. It is here and now for all of you. s. s. s. is wait ing to help you" There is a req. son why s. s. S. will help you. When you increase the number of your ed-blood-cells, the entire system undergoes a tremendous change. Everything depends on blood-strength. Blood which is mi. nus sufficient red-cells leads to a long list of troubles. Rheumatism is one of them. S. s. S. is the great blood-cleanser. blood-builder, sys. tenn strengthener. nerve invigora. tor. It stops skin eruptions, too, pimples, blackheads, acne, boils, ec. zema. It builds up rundown, tired men and women, beautifies com. plexions, makes the flesh firmer. Start s. s. s. today. It is sold at all good drug stores. The larger size Is more economical.
 = = = makes yep feel Os0s0e Me yoursey dgGn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SEEK S3.5OO FOR HOSPITAL

\ total or S3,500 for the BeneNo- lent hospital will be asked of North Alabama citizens. particularly those of Albany-Decatur. this week by a committee to be named by the All bany-Decatur Chamber of Commerce. When a request from the board of management of the hospital was n ade to the commercial unit last night in short time s1.5O0 was sub scrbed and it was decided to raise $3500 more for needed improve ments at the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
PRIVILEGE ISSUE UP
Allies Demand Restitution or IncOme
 Taxes By Turkey

LAUSANNE, April 25,-(By Asso- ciated Press .)-The question of priVi- leges for foreigners in Turkey which fbe Turks assert was abolished in lyl4 was raised in the political com mittee conference today when the all lies demanded restitution of the in- come taxes collected from foreigners during the war. The allies insisted that the levy was illegal, being in violation of the exploitation rights of foreigners.