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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
ANXIETY IS SHOWN
BY MOB|LIANS OVER
WARRIOR EMBARGO
Chamber OF Commerce Seek
ing Full Data To Bring
Some Relief 49,

MOBILE, Ala, May 16.-(Special
Leased Wire.)-The Mobile Chamber
of Commerce traffic department is
seeking all information available re-
garding operating expenses, equip
ment and volume of business of the
Warrior river system. The informa
ton is sought for the purpose of for
mulating a definite policy by Mobil-
ians to assist in putting the water
carrier system on working system.
The traffic department decided to
take up the matter following imposl-
ton of an. embargo by the barge line
on freight to and from Demopol1s,
Tuscaloosa and Cordova.
The department has asked Theodore
Brent manager of the Mississippi
Warrior system for full information
on operating expenses and equipment
reported to have been mainly respon-
sible for the embargo
Mobile has also taken up the ques-
ton with Alabama's representatives
in Congress and with Frederick I.
Thompson. commissioner of the
United States shipping board from the
gulf district.
Representative w. 3. oliver tele
graphed the traffic department of the
Chamber of Commerce that he had
taken up the matter by wire with Col.
II. @. Ashburn in charge Of the inland
waterways of the war department.
Commissioner Thompson assured
the department of his personal inter-
est in the question. The ssioner
said that he will give any aid possible
as citizen. but that the question is
one over which the United States
shipping board has no jurisdiction,
either direct or remote.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
LEGALITY OF CROKER'S
MARRIAGE ATTACKED
Charge Widow OF Former Tammany
Chieftan Had No Divorce

DUBLIN. May 16.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-The court of appeals today
granted Mrs. Ethel c. Whites plea to
intervene in a probate action against
Mrs. Bula Croker. widow of Richard
Croker. former Tammany Hall chief
tain. on the ground of new evidence
of fraud alleged against Mrs. Croker.
Mrs. White is a daughter of the late
Mr.. Croker, with residence at &C.
darhurst, n y. Her counsel, William
Jellett. read from the pleas as fol-
lows:
Prior TO and at the date of her
pretended marriage to Richard
Croker. deceased, .Bula Croker was
the lawful wife of Guy r. Marone. of
which fact Richard Croker was then
and during the rest of his life wholly
ignorant"
The plea further stated that by
such fraudulent concealment Bula.
Croker induced Richard Croker to ex-
ecute his will of October, 1919, and
prejudlced his mind and kept him
from intercourse with his children.
Mr.. Jellett also gave details relat-
ing to the alleged marriage. ~
Lord Chief Justice Moloney, in
handing down his decision, said the
court would allow the plea of fraud
and that it must be filed tomorrow
with particulars
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Read The Classified AZ Good Habit To Fornany Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT E
HELP WANTED-MALE 40

"AN1EAs-MALE ~
w --,----.---It--
WANTED detailers, structural steel
men; $500 month and up.
Young man bookkeeper, $3.50 to SITS.
Young lady, all round stenographic
work, SIS to 500 month.
White truck driver.
Punch press operator.
Two white helpers, 35c to 40c hour.
Experienced lunch counter man, SIT, SIS
week.
Two white mattresses, SO week.
Three white boys to learn trade.
Front drug store man.
10 white carpenters helpers, 35c hour.
TWO white neat mattresses without ex-
perience.
Two small lathe machinists
TWO surveyors rodmen.
-Four 3ll-round machinists.
White inside trackmen (coal mnes).
White dispenser, colored janitor
Eight white, colored, coal machine men.
Colored truck driver
Two colored orderly boys, s45, $50
month.
Two middle aged yard men.
Experienced colored presser, SIS, $3.50
week.
Two colored walters
Colored boys, girls, dishwashers.
Producers Agency, 2119h I'd Ave, n.
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LEGAL
Stockholders Meeting

special meeting or the stockholder,
of the Alabama Home Building and Loan
Association Will be held the office OF
the association, 2Q2G First avenue Bir-
ming ham, Ala. Tuesday, May 20. 1928, at
IL o'cloc noon, for the purpose of in
creasing the authorized capital stock OF
the association from SlO,O0O,O0O to
$4,000 900. and for the transaction of any
other business that may come before the
meeting.
IL NJ. ROBERTSON, President.
w. Y. NJ ROBERTSON. General Manager
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WILL LEASE ROAD


Over Short Line
WASHINGTON, May 16.-Permis-
sion was given the Gulf, Mobile and
Northern railroad today by the in
terstate commerce comission to take
over and operate under ten year
lease the SO mile line of the Merid-
ian and Memphis railroad. in Mis-
sissipp:. The Meridian line is al
rcady owned by the Gulf, Mobile
and Northern, but the company, esti-
mated that it could save $4,000 per
year in operating expenses by con-
eolidating the two companies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
son OF CHIEFTAIN TO
SAIL FOR IRELAND

NEW YORK, May 16.-Richard
Croker, son OF the late Tammany
chieftain. announced today that he
would sail for Europe not later than
next Tuesday, to be on hand in Du-
bin at the opening of the contest of
his fathers will. He said that until
he went on the witness stand he
would make no statement regarding
the case.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
REAL ESTATE-SALE X
HOUSES FOR SALE
ANNOUNCEMENT

We take great pleasure in an
nouneing that Mr.. John D.
Baarcke. who formerly was with
Jemsun -Seibel Insurance Agency,
and for the past year and half
has been with the Proved In
suranee Agency, also FOR several
years with the Alabama Inspection
and Rating Bureau. viii be con-
nected with US after May .. Mr..
Baarcl5e has had IA great deal of
experience in the insurance bust
ness and will take pleasure in
checking your insurance rates. It
may be that he could save you
some money on your insurance
policies. In making this connec-
ton We know that We are in
position to render expert advice
and maximum service to our
clients along insurance lines.
Please bring your insurance
troubles to us We will gladly
serve you in any way possible.
E. R. McDAVID, JR., & co.
los N. 21sT ST. MAIN 457
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REAL ESTATE WANTED Ioa

HOMiS-We have customers for homes Ia
all parts of Birming ham; list your prop
erty with US. Will give results.
Montgomery r. Z. & Ins. Co.. Civ n.
2ist St Main soil
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-07

TN celebrating the open
! ing of this building three
years ago, in apprecia-
ton Of your past patron
age, and to better acQuaint
you with our newly en-
larged store, we begin to-
morrow, Saturday, a sale
that will surpass all former
events in value-giving. All
indianapolis and our thou
sands of customers are in
vited to attend.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-07

located on Balcony at rear
Of main floor. First class
operators are in charge.
Shampooing. Marcelling, FACE
Massage, Scalp Treatments,
Manicuring and Children's
Hair Cutting. Also a COM
plete line Of new-style hair
groom. Call Main 1899 for
appointments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-07

New fall models,
slenderizihg in
effect. s ( o u t
sizes 43 TO IS.
Second floor
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21
CHAPTER III



Uneasy and startled, Gale turned
his ear to the soft wind. Presently
he heard, or imagined he heard, low
beats. In a moment he was certain
the sounds were the padlike steps Of
hoofs In yielding sand. The regular
tramp was not that Of grazing horses
In the instant made cautious and
stealthy by alarm Gale drew Mer-
cedes deeper into the gloom Of the
shrubbery. The sounds Of hoofbeats
grew louder. Gale made out a dark
moving mass against a background OF
dull gray There was a line Of horses.
He could not discern whether or not
all the horses carried riders The
murmur of a voice struck mis- ear
then a low laugh. It made him Jingle,
for II sounded American. Eagerly he
listened.
1T shore was, Laddy It shore was"
came voice out Of the darkness
Trough house Laddy, since wire
fences drove US out Of Texas we amt
seen the Ike of that. An we never
had such a call"
"Can? It was a burnin' roast" re
piled another voice Il felt low down.
He vamoosed some sudden, an / hope
he an his friends shook the dust Of
Casita That's rotten town, jim"
TO BE CONTINUED
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21
risks Of seeking diem at nlgnt.

risks OF seeking them at night.
He felt a slight touch on his arm,
felt 1t move down, felt Mercedes slip a
trembling cold little hand into his.
Dick looked at her. If the loneliness,
the silence, the desert, the unknown
dangers Of the night affected him.
what must they be to this hunted
driven girl? Gales heart swelled. He
was alone with her He had no weap-
on, no money, no food, no drink, no
covering, nothing except hts two
hands. He did not know where to
find the railroad, or any road or trail,
or whether or not there we're towns
near or far II was a critical, des-
perate situation He thought first Of
the girl, and groaned in spirit, prayed
that It would be given him TO save
her. When he remembered himself It
was with the stunning consciousness
that he could conceive Of no situation
which he would have exchanged for
this one-where fortune had set him
a perilous task Of loyalty to a friend,
to helpless girl.
"Senor, senOrw suddenly whispered
Mercedes. cllnglng to him. Listen
/ hear horses comingp
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21

raised her face-kissed him. Then
she turned and with a sob fell into
ThOrne's arms.
There ensued silence broken only
by Mercedes sobbing. Gale walked
some PAGES away. If he were not
stunned, he certainly was agtated.
The strange, sweet fire of that girls
lips remained with him. On the spur
Of the moment he imagined he had a
jealousy of Thorne. But presently
this passed Whit remained with him
was the splendid glow Of gladness
that ne had been Of service to Thorne.
"Dicli Dicl:, come herei" called
Thoine softly Lets pull ourselves
together now. We've got problem
yet. What to do7 Where to go2 How
to get any place? We're on good old
o. S. ground this minute, but we're
not out of danger"
As he paused, evidently hoping for
a suggestion from Gale, the silence
was broken by the clear, ringing peal
of bugle. Thorne gave a violent
start.
Its a call, Dick It's a callp he
cried.
Gale had no answer to make. Mer-
cedes stood as If stricken. The bugle
call ended. From a distance another
family pealed. There were other
sounds too remote to recognize. Then
scattering shots ratified out.
'Dick, the rebels are fighting some
body" burst out Thorne excitedly.
'The little federal garrison still holds
its stand Perhaps It is attacked
again Anyway, there's something do /
ing over the line. Maybe the crazy
Greasers are firing on our camp.
We've feared it-ln the dark. i
And here l am. away without leave
practically a deserterW
go back Go back, before you're |
too late p cried Mercedes.
Better make tracks, Thorne," |
added Gale. ut can't help our pre-
dicament for you to be arrested. I'll |
take care Of Mercedes"
mo, no. no." replied Thorne. 81
can get away-avoid arrest"
Mercedes embraced her lover.
begged him to go. Thorne wavered.
'Dick, I'm up against IT," he said.
You're right. If only 1 can run back
in time. But, oh, hate to leave her
Old fellow, you've saved her al
ready owe you everlasting gratitude
Keep out Of Casita Dick. The U. S.
side might be safe, but I'm afraid to
trust It at night Go out in the des-
ert, up in the mountains, in some safe
place. Then come to me in camp.
Wen plan. I'll have to coniide IN
Colonel Weede. Maybe he'll help us.
Hide her from the rebels-that's ALL"
He wrung Dicks hand, clasped A1er-
,edes tightly in his arms, kissed her
md murmured low over her, then re
eased her to rush off into the dark
less. He disappeared in the gloom
The sound Of his dun footballs gradu-
lily died away
Gale realized that he was between
he edge Of an unknown desert and
he edge Of a hostile town. He had
o choose the desert. because, though
e had no doubt that ia Casita there
,ere many Americans who might be-
rlend him, he could not chance the
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21
SYNOPSIS

PROLOGUE.-Seekin gold In the des-
ert, Cameron" solitary prospector
forms partnership with an unknown
man whom he later learns is Jonas War
rem. father Of girl whom Cameron
wrongeo, but later married, back in Illi-
nois. Cameron's explanations appease
warren. and the two proceed together.
Taking refuge from a sandstone in a
cave. Cameron discovers gold, but too
late; both men are dying Cameron leaves
evidence. in the cave. OF their discovery
OF gold' and personal documents
CHAPTER I-Richard Gale, adven-
turer. in Cssita, Mexican border town,
meets George Thorps. lieutenant in the
tells Gale he Is there to save Mercedes
Castaneda. Spanish girl, his affianced
wife. from Rojas. Mexican bandit
She uttered an inarticulate cry, the
poignant terror of which shook Gales
nerve, and swayed as If she would
faint. Thorne caught her and In
husky voice impOrtuned her to bear
up.
MY darling! For Gods sake don't
faint-don't go to pieces We'd be
lost 4! We've got chance Wen
think Of something. Be strong
Fight"
1t was plain to Gale that Thorne
was distracted He scarcely knew
what he was saying. Pale and shak-
Ing, he clasped Mercedes to him.
She cried out in Spanish, beseech-
Ing him; and as he shook his head,
she changed to English:
"Senor, my lover, l will be strong
will fght-I will obey. But swear
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21

TO save me from HoJds-rou VIII
Kill Mel"
by my Virgin, If need be to save nae
from Rojas-yOu will kill mel"
Mercedes Yes, I'll swear" he re-
Piled hoarsely. 81 know-Pd rather
have you dead than- But don't give
up. Rojas can't be sure of you, or
he wouldn't wait. He's in there. He's
got his men there-all around us. But
he hesitates. A beast like ROjas
doesn't stand idle for nothing. | tell
you we've a chance. Dick, here, will
think of something. Wen slip away.
Then he'll take you somewhere. Only
speak to him-show him you won't
weaken. Mercedes, this is more than
love and happiness for US It's life or
death"
She became quiet, and slowly recov-
cred control of herself She wheeled
to face Gale with proud dark eyes,
tragic sweetness of appeal, an exqui-
site grace.
"Senor, you are an American. You
cannot know the Spanish blood-the
peon bandits hate and cruelty. ]
wish to die before ROjas' hand touches
me. If he takes me alive, then the
hour, the little day that my life lasts
afterward will be torture-torture OF
hell. If live two days his brutal men
will have me. If l live three, the dogs
of his camp Senior, have you
a sister whom you lover Help Senior
Thorne to save me. He is a soldier.
He is bound. He must not betray his
honor his duty, for me. Now,
let me waste no more precious time
1 am ready. / win be brave
She came close to Gale, holding out
her white hands. a woman all fire and
soul and passion. To Gale she was
wonderful His heart leaped. AS he
bent over her hands ana kissed them
he seemed to feel himself renewed,
remade.
"Senorita," he said, II am happy to
be your servant. l can conceive of no
greater pleasure than giving the serv-
ice you require"
"And what is thatY inquired
Thorne hurriedly.
"That of incapacitating Senior Rojas
for tonight, and perhaps several
nights to come" replied Gale. "pll
make a row in that saloon. I'll start
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21
Varieties Of Instruction.
Phone AS

Wise men are instructed by reason; ;
men of less understanding by expert
:nce; the beasts by nature.-Cicero.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1923-04-21

Airplane Fought caterpiIlars.
plague Of caterplllars, near Seven.
Iaks. England, was exterminated by
gathering Insecticide from an airplane.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-30
PROCLAMATION

The time is now at hand when the
| sanitary conditions should be put in
order for the summer season. Our
whole city can and should be made
as clean and orderly as it's cleanest
home. By SO doing we will have a
happier, healthier and more prosperz
Gus city.
Therefore, by virtue of the power
and authority vested in me as Mayor,
do hereby give notice and proclaim
that between now and Saturday EVEN
ing, May 5, 1928, is designated as
cleaning up period in the city of
Moscow, Idaho.
That during said time all residents
and property owners are requested
and ordered to collect and place in
boxes, sacks or other convenient re-
ceptacIes all tin cans, broken glass
and china ware, cast off rags and
other general rubbish and offal that
may be on, or bout their respective
premises or property, and when so
collected to place the same in some
and convenient place to
facilitate its removal to the city garb-
age dumping grounds by city teams
or other conveyances that will be
provided for that purpose.
This being done in the interest of
the general health, comfort and well
fare of our citizens every person is
expected to lend every effort to make
this cleanup campaign a complete
success. Let there be no slackers
Dated and done at Moscow, Idaho,
this 28th day of April, 1928.
H. MELGARD,
Mayor
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-30
RICH. DIX ACTS LEAD IN. SCREEN
VERSION OF THE CHRISTIAN !"

! The biggest film of the cinematic
year went to Richard Dix, when he
was cast in the role OF John Storm,
the title part in The Christian, =
Goldwyn's big production of Hall
Gaines novel, directed by Maurice
Tourneur in England, in the Isle ~of
Man and at the Goldwyn studies,
which comes to the Kenworthy
theatre on Thursday for two days.
Strangely enough, " The Christian y
was the first play which Richard ever
witnessed. His parents are of religi-
GUS trend and frowned on his early
interest in the theatre. Because of
the theme of this story they relaxed
their strict parental control for the
first time when the play was per-
formed by stock company in Mime
apOlis.
Dix signed contract with the Gold
wyn company two years ago, after
having made an enviable name for
himself on the legitimate stage in
New York and Los Angeles. He
gained immediate popularity on the
screen not only because of his manly
appearance but because of his fin
ished acting Among the photoplays
in which he has appeared are Dan
gerous Curve Ahead The Glorious
Fool, . Poverty of Riches and :" The
Sin Flood
The actor was born in Minneapolis
and was educated at the University of
He was leading man in
stock companies in Dallas, Richmond
Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles.
In New York he appeared in The
Little Brother" Love YOU" First
Is Last Stand From Under" and |
Arthur Hopkins memorable produce /
ion of Nights Lodging"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-30
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED.

According to price predictions
which are being published, no doubt
for the purpose of accustoming the
public to the idea, we are going to
pay lot more for our suit of clothes,
our overcoat, and even our underwear,
next fall, If we buy any. In fact,
it is predicted that the price Of either
wool or cotton goods will get back to
the peak price of 1919 and 1920 The
blame can't be placed on the retailer,
either, as he is going to be forced to
pay the high price, and unless he
wants to make an assignment for the
benefit of his creditors, he will be
compelled to sell at margin above
the price paid. The ultimate con-
sumner, of course, will pay the bill,
even though he may not do it cheer
fully.
Whether or not the cotton farmer
of the south, or the sheep man OF
Idaho and other western states, will
benefit to any great extent, is prob
lematical The cost mounts terribly
sometimes between the time the raw
product comes into the hands of the
manufacturer and the time when it
reaches the consumer. Just now we
are contributing pretty heavily to
maintaining prosperity in the indus
trial centers Wages are going up
instead of down and the big cities are
enjoying prosperity equal to that of |
the war period. The money rolls in
to the industrial centers; much of it |
is paid out to labor, and this high
priced labor is in turn spending the
money lavishly in these Cities which
brings. prosperity to the flood tide in
the centers. 1t is difficult to tell
how long such a condition can last,
with the price of farm pro-
ducts far below the level of manu-
featured articles, but it would seem
that an adjustment would be forced
upon the country. Everybody likes
high prices and the show of pros
perity which accompanies, them, pro-
viding all can share equally in the
according to their ability
and effort, but when any one class,
~ is now the case with the wheat far
mer, is unable to participate, there
Is bound to be a measure of dissatis-
action.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-30

funiDilng Tor IT.. anu Wa4Ke.~
straight to his classroom.
There's a stairway" he remarked
pointing, land there's an open door
Over yonder is radiator. That's easy
of course, and there's closed door
right there" He was invariably right
Storms are Bostrom's only bogies.
They blind" his cheeks. Snow is the
worst, with rain close second On
days when the air is full of snow OF
rain the blind mans cheeks can't
see" On such days he has to rely on
his memory of the number of steps
required to go from one building to
another
But when you count 'em, such DAYS
aren'. many" he said. "Most OF the
time can see easily"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-30
ETHICAL BOOTLEGGING IS
MOVEMENT AT SPOKANE

Spokane-With the reported pur-
pose of increasing the quality and
maintaining the price of bootleg
liquor, illicit dealers of northwestern
states are organizing ethical . boot
leggers into a protective association,
according to information in the hands
of the local police.
Dealers from the Canadian line to
Denver, east of the Cascade noun
tains, were said to be entering the
organization which planned to en-
force its standards by tipping . offi-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-04-30
Eng|ishmen Spin Coin
for Chance to Woo Girl


A young English girl recently
went TO Capetown, South Africa,
to wed her fiance, but on her
arrival decided she did not love
him and prepared to return
home on the next ship. The
other 100 unmarried English
men persuaded her to permit
them to spin a coin, and if she
guessed wrong she was to re-
main and marry one of them. If
she won she was to depart.
The girl accepted the chal
lenge and lost. She later select
ed a man from among the $50
and became his wife, her former
fiance acting as groomSman.