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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
.SHUBERT COMEDY NEXT ATTRACTION
Jefferson Announces 'Just Married With Broadway
 Favorites Coming Soon

The' Messrs. Shubert comedy, Just Married" with a cast of Broadway favorites that made New York city laugh for two solid years, is an nouneed as the attraction coming to the Jefferson theatre for three nights and Wednesday matines, commencing next Monday.
 The play was written by Adelaide Matthews and Anna Nichols, and tells the story of slightly inebriated young man who gets aboard the French Line steamship Lafayette, by mistake, just before she sails from Bordeaux, France, for New York From the time the stimulated gentle man comes aboard, without any eff fort of will on his part, the oddly assorted couples, old and young, mar ried and unmarried, become so con- fused that there is apparently no untangling of their difficulties. Eventually, howevex things come all right, and the voyage peacefully pro- ceeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
ID HONOR MEMORY. IF MRS. TRUCKS.
Women'S Clubs To Plant Tree On EnsIey High School
 Grounds Wednesday
ENSLEY BUREAUl THE AGE-HERALD EnSley Ala Nov. I8


 The memory of the late Mrs. Dray- ton Trucks will be perpetuated in Ensley by the planting of tree on the grounds of the Ensley High school next Wednesday morning. This memorial will be provided by the Council of Women's clubs of Ensley, of which Mrs. Trucks was president al the time of her recent death. She was for years active in the membership of various clubs, giv- ing of her time, energy and wisdom unfailingly for the progress of all works of that kind. The council of clubs felt it fitting that the memo rial be arranged.
 Mrs James Dupuy will preside at the ceremonies Wednesday and the tree will be accepted by Elmer E. Smith, principal of the Ensley High. In connection with this interesting ceremony the officials of the Sesame club gave out this statement Sun day:
 At a meeting of the Sesame club held Friday afternoon with Mrs. B. S. Gilbert Mrs J. $. Hall reported ar rangement of program for the plant ing of trees by the Ensley Council of Women's clubs in memory of Mrs. Drayton Trucks. The exercises are 10 be held and trees planted on the Ensley High school grounds Wednes- day morning at 1o:30 with Mrs. (, j. \. Dupuy, president of Che coun- Gil, presiding, The trees will be presented by Mrs. Mary Echols on behalf of the council and received by Mr F, E. Smith, principal of .lsnsley High school Mrs. M. " -Nveryt founder of the Sesame club, Will place the first earth around the trees. assisted by Aliqe Billings. Mrs. Isaac Morris will sing an appropriate solo, and Mrs. C. 5. Saunders will give Joyce Kilmer's poem, Trees"
 The club unanimously indorsed the movement of Howard college to place 2 Howard College High school in EnsleN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
CLUB ROOMS TO OPEN

Beginning Monday the club rooms of the Ensley Business and Profes- sional Women will be open all day, and it is announced that any girl or woman in the city is welcome to make use of the rooms, whether q member or not. It is especially an nounced that girls employed down town in the many offices and mer- cantile establishments, who may wish to have their lunches there or pass4a a few minutes of recreation, are welcome. The rooms will be in charge of Mrs. Thompson as hostess.
 The innovation by the Womau's club here will be noted with unusual interest and appreciation. Of all the organizations in EnsleY this club is the only one which may be said to have any nome. and this democratic service contemplated indicates the ladies are willing to serve as much as possible local needs. There will be a meeting of the membership Tuesday night in the club rooms as usual, to which all members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
MAsoNs GO TO VINCENT

Members of Globe lodge of Masons from Ensley went to Vincent Sunday morning to render the Masonic serv- ice over the grave of a brother who died two weeks ago It was stated that through some misunderstanding the lodge at Vincent did not carry out the Masonic rites, and in order to fulfill the wish of the departed brother and the desires of his family, the Ensley Masons made the trip Sunday and corrected the uninten- tional oversight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
PLAN FIELD DAY

7 A celebration at Hueytown High school all day Tuesday to be known as Field Day will be observed to work will be under direction of di- rection of Russell B .ggs, horticul- turist of Ar. Irn and several hun dred men, and boys are expected to put in a full days work.
 Residents of Hueytown have agreed to donate their work and the use of their equipment and during the day a complete landscape system will be laid out. The women of the community have prepared to serve dinner at the school lunch room and the officers of the Parent-Teachers association have each been assigned definite part of the work to super- wise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
SUSPECT HELD
Officers to Query Negro In Connec-
 ton With AK Murder

William Shivers. negro, was ar rested by City Detectives Bragan and Walton at o'clock Sunday night at Fourteenth street and Third avenue and placed in the city jail on a dan gerous and suspicious character charge.
 According to the officers, Shivers had short handle ax in his posses sion, which attracted their attention. When accosted he is stated to have thrown the aX into the street and attempted to escape. He gives his home as Rosedale. Officers state he will be queried in connection with the recent aX murders in this city.
 Two people in every five feet bet on racing in Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
1iTERARy CLIrB MEETS

The Culture club will meet Thurs day afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Charles Ray, when Mrs. l.. D. McCollum will be associate hotess. The subject for study will be Art in Pictures" Mrs, J. R Chandler, Mrs. ". E. Cunningham. Mrs, Charles Bentley, Mrs. Ray, Mrs. J. W. Me- Cornell and Mrs. R. L. King will sub init papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
TO pnrsuNr nIpL0MAs

Boys and girls of Ensley' who, dur ing, the recent holidays, continued their reading from the library will be presented with diplomas for that work during the eomiugs week by Mrs. Edith Edwards, librarian. The V ork was carried on consistently during the summer and il was very gratifying to those interested in that work among boys and girls that so much interest and fidelity was shown through the summer. The visit of Mrs. Edwards will be made according to the following schedule and diplomas given to the students named as follows:
 Fairview school. 11:30 2. m.. Tues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
BUSINESS MEETING CALLED

A buslness meeting or worth LeWis post auxiliary has been called for Friday afternoon at o'clock at the Carnegie library. Plans will be made for sending Christmas boxes to the Alabama ex-service men who are still in hospitals. Funds for this purpose must be raised at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
PRESENT HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

Members of the senior class of the Bessemer High school will present "Polyanna," a comedy in four acts, at the auditorium on Friday evening. The principal character will be played by Miss Wahweice Oldham, while the other parts will be played by well known members of the expression de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
.nrtn.nrt Nisa 1nssie Prinple is di-
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The engagement of Miss Thelma Webb to Homer Parsons has been an- nounced by the parents of the bride elect, Mr and Mrs. k. s. Webb. The wedding will take place November 27 at the Westside Baptist church, with Rev. W. S. Price officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
CHARGE GRAFT TO SAXON CABINET HEAD
Said That Former Member Ac-
 cepted Bribes For Pardons

BERLIN, Nov. 1S-(By Associated Press. .)-The public prosecutor at Leipzig has ordered that proceedings on a charge of bribery be begun against Dr. zeigner. who headed the communist-socialist cabinet in Sax ony which was deposed some time ago by the central government.
 It it is alleged that Dr. Zeigner. when minister of justice parconed prisoners in return for payments of money and presents.
 partment. Miss Jessie Pringle is di- recting the play, and the cast of character will include Miss Helen Vietch, Miss Willene Cox, Miss Hirsch Childs, Edward Saunders, George Harrison, Fred Hanby,N Withers Caughlin. Charles Ray and others. The proceeds from the play will be used to finance the school publica- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
COMPETITION

Jud Tunkins says the government has fierce competition for high-class talent with the big corporations that can afford to pay more salary Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19

Jimson weed, or thorn apple, was introduced by gypsies who considered it their ''personar' poisor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
MINNESOTA SOLON'
 SAYS HE'LL FIGHT.
Senator Elect Johnson Makes Promise That He Will Stand
 To His Principles

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.-When Magnus Johnson, United States senator elect from Minnesota, takes his seat in Washington in December. he expects to fight, he declared in an address today before the Chicago Federation of Labor. He told the labor delegates that he expected to give all classes fair deal and that he is not going to the capital with any destructive ideas, but hopes to carry through d constructive program.
 His opponents in the senatorial race, he said, declared that he was uncouth and could not make himself understood in the United States Sen ate.
 They say that Henry Cabot Lodges English cannot be improved upon," he said "but I think he will understand me when 1 get up to speak in the Senate. The trouble with most of my opponents is that when they don't want to understand me they lie.
 Wants Papers Opposition.
 He declared he had made the fight for election to the Senate with the SuDDQfI QL OIlN lWO Ootliy pdPCiS III Minnesota. He said the reason he was not elected governor was be- cause the newspapers did not attack hin, and added that when the papers were all against him he was most successful.
 Now" he said, the newspapers are getting sweet towarc me. l don't like that My friends might think haven't, and never will. I'm not haven td, and never will. I'm not built that way.
 T have been accused of being rad ical. I'm not radical. l know when to put the brakes or. I have had legislative experience and I have read and informed myself on the questio of the day. l am mixer. l think it is all right for a nan to mix with laborers, farmers, business and professional men. l believe In mixing so that l will not be one sided. I was elected not because l am bright, but because have the backbone to stand up for my prin- ciples."
 II will not stand for any laws that will be unreasonable to the business of this country" he declared. He added that "big business" had been after him. They told me that If couldn't support their bills to keep my mouth shut" he said. That's one thing l won't do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
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it is believed that the fullest explana- tion and ambitions of the two com mitteess, both working in the utmost harmony and sympathy, will be made to the citizens generally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
TODAYS CALENDAR.
AT THE THEATREs

Jefferson-"The Covered Wagon" motion picture feature.
 IAoew's Bijou-Loew' vaudeville and The Eagles Feather"
 Ly;ric-Keith vaudeville and film featuTes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19

day, to Mildred Crisp. Vera Johnson, Beatrice ' Smallwo0d, Marguerite Tate.
 Baker school. 2:2o D. m. Tuesday, to Lucille Brady, Pauline Sherrill, Fannie Williams.
 Minor school, 3 a. m. Thursday. to Annie Belle Reagan, Edith Reagan.
 Bush school, 2:10 D. m., Thursday, to Ophelia Williams.
 Ensley High school, 10 a. m., Tues day, to Leonard William Thomas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
AT THE MONIES

CapItol-Jack Holt in After the Show."f
 Galax--Doris May in Tea With a Kick"
 Odeon-"The Screaming Shadow"
 Princess-William Duncan in When Danger Smiles"
 Rialto-Charlie Chaplin in "The Pilgrim Royal--Hoot Gibson in shooting for Love- Strand-Elinor Glyns "Six Days"
 rianon-Constanc Talmadge and Conway Tearle in "The Dangerous Maid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
CuRRENT EVENTs

Exchange club luncheon at ] o clock at the Tutwiler.
 Birmingham Advertising club luncheon at 12:30 o'clock at the Tut wiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19

k ii s.4yS:
 From the First day we started we were known for our Back. bone. Those who imi- tate us have only a vYishbone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
PORTER SAID IT
WITH Shoes
IS CHARGE
Goods Stolen From Store
Found on Feet of Youths
Dusky "SWeeties."

Three pairs of women's shoes
thrown behind furnace in the
rear of the Metropolitan Shoe Shop,
936 F street northwest, resulted in
the arrest of Lenford Carl Thomp-
son, colored, eighteen-year-old porter
at the shoe shop, yesterday and
the placing Of five separate charges
Of petit larceny against him.
Detectives Springman and Oar
nall. who handled the case, say
they found other pairs of women's
shoes at his mothers home and
still more in the possession and
ION the feet of various "sweeties"
OF young Thompson.
j. Schuman, manager of the
store, called in the detectives, who
said today that they have found
that Thompson was depicting the
stock of the store on the installment
plan. The detectives say that
Thompson has confessed. He has
been in the employ of the store for
three years.
This is the second case involving
the theft of shoes. James Bowers,
jr.. 32Sk T street northwest, a
porter at shoe shop at 1887 F
street northwest was arrested April
4. Six pairs OF shoes and a guam
tity of silk stockings were involved
in the case. Police reported that
Bowers confessed to using the
shoes he pilfered as ammunition in
shooting craps. A number of the
pairs of shoes were recovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
DIVORCE COURT
KEPT BUSY
Five Actions Are Filed in One
Day to Settle Marital
Troubles.

The breath Of spring is not felt
alone in the office of the marriage
license clerk. The divorce courts
in Washington are also reporting
heavy activity.
Five divorce actions in one day
were reported for the District SUI
preme Court.
Allen e. Wilson, whose wife, Mrs.
Minnie Z. Wilson, sued him for
limited divorce, was ordered yester"
day by Justice Siddons in the Dis
trict Supreme Court to pay her $50
monthly alimony.
Mrs. Blanche E. Rawlings, who
sued her husband, Thomas e.
Rawlings, for a limited divorce,
asked the District Supreme Court
yesterday for a contempt rule
against her husband for alleged
failure Of payment of alimony. Mrs.
Rawlings says her husband is $52
in arrears.
Edward J. Biting, whose wife,
Mrs. Ethel M. Biting, obtained a
divorce from him April "a, last,
was ordered yesterday by Chief JUS
tice Mccoy to appear April 20 and
show cause why he should not be
adjudged in contempt for alleged
failure to pay $40 a month aliraony.
The wife says her husband Is $40
in arrears.
Justice Siddons yesterday dis
missed the petition of Mrs. Edna
B. Evans, wife of Elmer l.. Evans,
for temporary alimony, directing
Mrs. Evans to surrender the Evans
home at 46O7 Fifteenth street north
west, with contents, to her husband.
Evans recently secured an inter-
locutory decree for an absolute
divorce on a charge Of misconduct.
Mrs. Eva Birch, whose husband,
Thomas H. Birch. sued her for an
absolute divorce, alleging miscon-
duct, yesterday asked the District
Supreme Court to dismiss her hus'
bands suit, claiming that he is at
tempting to go ahead with his suit
before serving legal papers on her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
TWO HELD AS JOY RIDERS
WHEN LIQUOR CLUE FAILS

Believing that they had liquor
party covered" Precinct Detective
w. G.. Worrell and Prohibition
Agent Linton Evans pursued q
high-powered automobile on the
speedway at o'clock this morning.
When they had cornered it they
took two colored youths into GUS
tody and while they failed to find
any liquor they cha ~ged the boys
with joy riding and win take them
to Police Court today.
The youths gave. the names of
Moses Wilson, nineteen years, 30
Eye street northwest, and Willie
Carter, 20, 1850 Wallach place
northwest.
Police say that one OF the boys.
works for Mrs. Mary Scott, 1101
Thirteenth stree. northwest, the
owner of the car and that they
BORROWED" it for the occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
SEC. DENBYS PARTY WILL
REACH CAPITAL TODAY

ABOARD u. s. 8. HENDERSON,
April 13.-The United States trans
port Henderson, bearing Secretary
of the Navy DENLY and a Con-
gressional party 'homeward from
the Atlantic fleet maneuvers, pro-
ceeded steadily UP the Potomac TO-
day on the last leg Of its $780,
mile journey.
The Henderson will dock at
washington early this afternoon,
nearly twelve hours ahead Of her
schedule.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Archaeological Society.

The Anthropoligical Society Of
washington will meet in the Ma
tional Museum next Tuesday night.
The annual election will be held
M. w. Stirling, assistant curator
of aethnology, of the Museum, will
speak on Gave Hunting in the
Pyfennees."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
One-WalIop Bout.

Ford sedan humping to George
town on y street swings on
Cadillac headed for the equator
via Vermont avenue. The con-
testants entered the ring to-
gether. At the first honk Of
the horn Henry flutters forward
to land a chance blow on the big
fellows left-rear fender and
sprawls on the car tracks for the
count.
Decision: Henry fouled. The
southerner had the right Of way,
being on the rattler's right. $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13

unusual value IN Boys
suits, strap and belted
style Norfolk, durably
lined throughout, includ-
ing the extra knickers.
Sizes 8 to II years. An
offering not likely to
come again shortly and
worth accepting.
Boys Baseball Outfits. .$1.95
Boys Genuine
KOveraIls .$1.O0
Wash Suits, all styles. .$1.0O
Straw Hats. -. CSC
Tweed Golf Caps. -. CSC
College Caps, all cOlOrs. Csc
BlOuses, white and
cOlOred. ............. 79c
Corduroy Knee Pants. :. CSC
Oliver Twist Blouses. .$1.29
Pajamas, 1 and 2 piece. $1.35
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Ford Coos South.

Dumping. Chevrolet going
west on K street northeast, rams
Ford touring going south on
Eleventh.
Decision: Either car could have
avoided the other. Both parties
careless. Dismissed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
They're Off!

Cop saw tags on new sedan; re-
membered 'em last week on old
touring. Investigated. Owner
thought twas all right to save So
by keeping old tags for the new
car. The court ordered the old
tags taken off. Personal bonds
for. $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Maine Society BANQUET.

The Maine State Society of Wash
ington will hold q banquet and
dance in the Ebbitt Hotel at $50
tomorrow night. An interesting
program has been arranged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
WITH THE
ALIBI
ARTISTS
THE TRAFFIC COURT
IN CROSS SECTION.
Being q skeleton record of
cases tried in Judge Nc
MahOn's tribunal.
Read 'En1 and Worry
Rv DONALD N1cDOUGAL.

Skidded rs yards with locked
wheels when the cop bawled him
out. Physician. Important opera
ton.
The Court: when is the op-
Grafton to be performed?"
Witness: "Why-er-ah-it was
performed weeks ago, but the
patient Is very" $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
SOUNDS Like the Willard.

Speeding; trying to run away
from the cop. Said he wasn't
trying to get away from cop, was
hurrying to lunch. SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13

Dumping. Didn't know where
he was going; didn't know which
direction his humping partner
came from; didn't know where he
was going to get the $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Four Sevens and a Ten Spot.

Here's one doing twenty-eight
along Sixteenth street from Kalo-
rama road to Florida avenue.
Saved fifteen seconds. Court gave
him half an hour to borrow $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Woke Up Late.

Counsel Importantly: Where
were you when you first saw the
cclliding carr"
Witness sadly I'm the ambu-
lance"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Fire Engine No Pedestrian.

Failing to give right of way to
a fire engine. Engine took right
OF way and one front wheel. De-
PENDANT didn't hear engine bell.
Ought to. $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-13
Saturday Values in Our ChildrenS Shops
Saturday a splendid offer
Boys TwO-pants Suits
Al An; T7ssai Blue Serge S2.75

This by special arrangement with the
manufacturer The first proved so popular
that we insisted upon another shipment. An
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-15

fat sters Of common and medium
grades selling at $3.50 to, 50. very
few fat enough for straight carcass
beef purposes as low at Sc.
Fat she stock closed with the bulk
selling at $4.25 to Sc, come of the
best young heifers selling on up TO
81 or higher. Gamers and cutters
are selling from $3.50 to 1925, some
strongweight cutters to packers
$3.50. A considerable number of this
class are finding = country outlet at
rs to Soc more than packer prices.
Bologna bulls closed at $3.75 to
$4.75, bulk, 81 to $3.50,
Veal calves sold today largely at
$8.75 and 50, seconds IS and $3.50.
The advance in prices Of stockers
and feeders put closing prices at 81
to SITS. with the bulk of quality to
sell at s.. to $3.50.
Hog receipts Of about 100000 here
this week came within a few thou
sand of equaling the local yard rec
ord made in Jan. 1915. Notwithstand-
ing heavy runs here and else
where the market closed only slight
est lower on the average. bulk of
good $50 to 250-pound hogs finish
ing at 1925 to $8.a5 and packing
sows at $7.25 to $3.50. Pigs closed
at about So.
Some weakness was noted at the
close in the sheep division. Bulk of
the fat lambs closed ut $13.75 to
STATS, fat ewes mostly $3.50 to $3.50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-01-15

E. Barley; total blindness: medical
services $4,000; total compensation
not fixed.
Betty Boysen, Pittsburg Coal Min
ing Co., sprained back; compensation
$37.1s; medical services $22.5O.
David Swanson, Bridgeman-R o IL
infected hand; medical services $l3,-
so.
Harry w. Rose, Benton Packet Co.
fractured arm; compensation $1,000;
medical services $14.OO.
Anna Blodan, Bismarck hosp;
fractured foot; Compensation $28.58;
medical services $4,000.
James Thompson, Lucky Strike
Coal Co.; fractured finger; medical
service $500.
Warren Davis, Haggart Construc-
ton Co.; bruised foot; compensation
$4,000; medical services $500.
j., E. Rood, Standard Oil Co.,
sprained hip; medical services $32.
j. P. Heltemes, N. D., state peni-
tentisry; foreign bodies in eyes;
, compensation $ss.57; medical SER
vices $21.25.
- Peter jTheis, Washburn Ignite
Coal, Co; fracture toe; compensa
tion $S5.71; medical services $17.35
J. o. Cunningham, Bowman conn-
ty; fracture wrist; temporary com.
pensation, $685.; temporary partial
1862; medical services $500.
- John D. Stehr, Washburn Ignite
Coal Co.; lasceration, knee to ankle
and compound fracture; compensa.
ton $30l.43; medical services, $685.
25.
Gordon Johnson, Strong-Scott
Mfg. Co.; bruised knee; compensa-
ton .S77.14; medical services $4,000