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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
VETERANS TO GET' S30,594.5O JAN. 1.
Total Of 245 Confederates In County Drawing Pensions
 Of $75 Per Quarter

Nearly 800 Confederate veterans and widows of veterans will receive pension checks totaling $30,594.5O January 1, George Whitfield, deputy clerk, announced Thursday.
 There are 245 Confederate veterans in the county drawing pensions of $75 a quarter each, and 551 widows of various ages who are being paid from s1S.50 to $27.50 by the state. They are divided into three classes as fellows; 9S women, 80 years of age and over, drawing $27.50; 2S6, between 70 and SO getting $22.50, and 167 under 70. drawing $1S.50 quarter.
 The oldest veteran on the pension list is James Madison Farrar who, in spite of his 107 years, is able to go to the probate office in person for his check every quarter. The youngest Jefferson county resident, whose name is on the pension list is Mrs. J. A. Smith, 48.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
FOUND IN CREEK M
 DYING CONDITION.
Paul MCSWain Of West End Unable To Tell What
 Happened To Him

Found at 12:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with all but his head sub merged in a creek back of the Sloss- Sheffield Furnace in North Birming- ham, Paul McSwain, 24, 1423 Tusca- loosa avenue, West End, is in the Fraternal hospital in a serious condi- tion and wondering what it is all about,
 According to McSwain's statement when he had regained consciousness late Thursday afternoon, he was at the Terminal station at Il o'clock making some personal collections and had gotten about 200 dollars in currency and d note for $200 from a man whose name he could not re- member. He and the man, he stated, walked out of the station and his companion offered him a cigarette which he accepted. The next he re- members he was in the hospital
 It was at first thought by hospital attendants that the man had taken poison or had drunk some poison liquor. This was later disproved when neither his breath nor the con- tents of his stomach showed signs of either. No trace of a lick on the head could be found which would put him in the condition he was in, doc tors stated Thursday night after an X-ray picture of a bruise on his fore head had been made. [
 The man was found by some men passing the creek with his head lying on the bank and his body sub merged. He was rushed to the near est hospital in Johns ambulance, where for several hours it was thought that he was dying. He had probably been in the creek an hour, the doctors say.
 McSwain was formerly manager Of the Hill Grocery company's store at Vivian, resigning to take position with Wilson Packing company. lie gave up this job several weeks ago for position as travelling salesman He married November 23, and moved from Vivian to his present address at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
SUES FOR DAMAGES

Through his attornsy, Beddow & Oberdorfer, M. G. Shipp filed suit Thursday against Dr. Walter A. Weed for $50,000. Damages for that amount are asked for alleged burns said to have been received while un- dergoing X-ray treatment.
 In the affidavit, the plaintiff states that on or about December IS, l922, due to the negligence of the de- fendant, he received burns that per- manently injured and disfigured him and that his ability to earn a liveli- hood was materially lessened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
LITTLE BOY IS DEAD
 FROM AUTO INJURIES
Lewis Stevens Struck Week Ago By
 Some Unknown Driver

Lewis Stevens, three-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. Robert l.. Stevens, 2507 Thirtieth avenue. north. died at 9 o'clock Thursday night at the Nor wood infirmary, from injuries re- ceived Thursday a week ago when he was struck by an automobile driven by an unidentified white man at Twenty sixth street and Twenty ninth avenue, north.
 q According to witnesses of the tragedy, the driver. after striking the child. sped on before anyone could get his number in the falling dusk. Death resulted from fractured skull. physicians stated.
 Funeral services willf be announced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
THE WEATHER

Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Friday, cloudy and colder in north DOT tion: Saturday generally fair and colder in souths portion; probably rain on the coast.
 Georgia: Cloudy, probably local rains in north and central portions Friday, colder Friday afternoon or night in north DOT and unsettled and colder in south por- tion.
 Florida: Fair Friday; Saturday generally fair in south, and unsettled, propaDly local rains and cooler in north portion
 Extreme northwest Florida: increasing cIoudiness Friday, probably followed by local rains Friday night or Saturday cool CT Saturday
 Louisiana Friday partly cloudy possi- by showers in north portion, cooler; Sat urday generally fair.
 Arkansas: Friday partly cloudy cooler' Saturday partly cloudy.
 Oklahoma and west Texas: Friday and Saturday generally fair; not much change in temperature.
 East Texas: Friday partly cloudy pre- ceded by rain in extreme east portion, cooler; Saturday generally fair .y.
 Virginia: Rain and warmer probably followed by clearing Friday afternoon, cooler Friday night; Saturday fair and colder.
 North Carolina: Cloudy, probably local rains Friday colder in west portion; Sat urday fair and colder
 South Carolina: Cloudy, probably local rains Friday. colder in northwest portion Friday; Saturday generally fair and colder.
 Tennessee: Cloudy and colder Friday, preceded by rain in east portion Friday morning; Saturday fair, colder in east portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
SERVICES AT TEMPLE
Special Picture Show To Follow Ser
 mon Friday Night

Sabbath Eve services will be con ducted at the Temple EmanuEl at 7:30 o'clock Friday night with a spe- cial sermon and musical program, followed by picture show with Charles Ray playing in the Pinch Hitter"
 Open forum services Sunday will be conducted by Prof. R. Levy of the University of Oxford, England. He will speak on The Orient, From Basra to Teheran."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
'i;:.;= 7..s.5 TODAY'S |
 ':ss S;:. ... CALENDAR A-<-==--------4\ :. .L ss.
AT THE THEATRES


 Jefferson-"The old Homestead" Lyric-Rita Gould in a miniature fashion and musical revue; Fox com edies and Pathe News. Loew's Bijou-The Royal Pekin Troupe, vaudeville headliners; pie ture, Buster Keaton in Our Hos pitality."
 Masonic Temple-"The Birth of a Nation"
 AT THE MOVIES Capitol-Betty Compson in "The Woman With Four Faces" Galax-Zane Grey's "The Call of the Canyon.'
 Odeon-"The Beast of Paradise. Princess-"The Lone Horseman" Rialto-William s. Hart in The Shooting Gambler.p
 Royal-Franklin Farnum in Trails End"
 Strand-Rex Beach's Big Brother" and Lloyd Hamilton in "Extra-Ex- tra"
 Trianon-Riehard Barthelmess in "The Fighting Blade. West End-Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ARRESTED AFTER YEAR
Negro Charged With Taking S2O Bill
 From Little Girl.

Ed Towers, negro, was arrested Thursday by Helton and Watson, city detectives, on a charge of robbery the statement of the arresting of ficers, the negro went to the house of Walter Smith, near North Birming ham, and told Mrs. Smith that he was working for her husband and that he had been sent by MT. Smith for $5. Mrs. Smith sent her little girl with a $20 bill to get change for the negro and he is alleged to have taken the bill from the little girl and dis appeared. Towers was arrested at 2032 West Twenty sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
STILL NEAR CHURCH
Three Arrests Made ny Police For
 Liquor Law Violation


 Liquor Law Violation
 Located in the shadow of one of Birmingham leading churches, 20- gallon distilling outfit was raided and destroyed Thursday afternoon. The still was found at 1909 Sixth avenue, north. Three arrests were made, eight gallons of whisky and about sixty gallons of mash were destroyed.
 Acting on information received at headquarters, Alexander, Watson, Patton and McGill, city detectives, went to the house Thursday after noon. The officers found the still had just finished run. The arrests made were on charges of violating the liquor law. Mrs. Nell Wolf, who is said to operate the place as a rooming house, and l.. J. Martin, a tenant, were placed under arrest. Frank Jones, negro, who was found in the room where the still was To- cated. was also placed under arrest. Mrs. Wolf, when arrested. disclaimed all knowledge of the still.
 Two men, alleged to have been the owners and operators of the still, made their escape f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
SHOPPERS SMALL FIRE
Policeman distinguishes Blaze By
 Filing Fertilizer On Car

Second avenue was treated to the rare spectacle of a traffic cop turn ing fireman Thursday morning when J. l.. Hornsby, stationed at Second avenue and Nineteenth street, ex- tinguished a blaze that threatened a Ford cutdown with destruction.
 The car was parked in front of the Kress store and in some way became ignited. A boy was trying to subdue the flames with a rag. The traffic cop spotted load of fertilizer, across the street and grabbing a pitchfork from the wagon smothered the blaze by the time the chemical apparatus arrived on the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
FINED FOR COLLISION

Thirty days in jail and fine of 's10 were given J. c, links, of 4S16 Second avenue, north, when he faced Recorder Henry J. Martin Thursday on a charge of driving his automo- bile into Jeff Levy at Third avenue and Twentieth street. Christmas Day.
 Witnesses testified that links was driving 30 miles an hour and that he was under the influence of whisky. A federal charge of violating the prohibition law will be lodged against him when he completes his jail sentence, federal officials said. Hood and l.. V. Crook for recording secretary. The election will take place January 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PRESENT FIVE CANDIDATES

Five candidates for offices in the Birmingham Multiple Listing system were nominated at meeting of the 39 members of the organization Thursday at noon in the offices of the Real Estate board, 11612 Twenty first street, north.
 Raymond Schultz and H. H. Himrod were nominated for chairman; James B. Drake for vice chairman, and Mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
HELD ON BAD CHECK CHARGE

R. NJ Massey was placed in the county jail Thursday on three war rants charging him with issuing worthless checks. An additional charge in connection with the same transaction was also filed against him. Bond in each case was set at $500. except one, which was placed at $200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
DEATHS

Miss Pearl PhiIiips-Funeral services for Miss Pearl Phillips, 29, who died Thursday morning al local infirm- ary, will be held at 2:s0 o'clock Friday afternoon from the resi- denee. 1916 Twelfth street, north. Interment will follow ins Elmwood cemetery with Johns in Charge She is survived by her parents. W. F. Farmer-Funeral services for w. P. Farmer, who dieds suddenly Tuesday, where held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the resi- dence, 4015 Avenue ID, Avondale lnterment followed in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns in charge. MT Farmer was taken suddenly i'll in a drug store and died a few min utes later a the Birmingham Gen. eral hospital.
 Mrs. Nan Joe Goodman-Remains of Mrs. Nan Joe Goodman, who died at the residence, Al Fairmont apartments, Wednesday, were sent tqA Savannah, Ga, Thursday, by Johns for interment. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Horace c. Good man.
 Mrs. w. W. Quin-The friends of Mrs. w. W. Quin, sister of Mrs. l.. c. Branscomb, will regret to learn of her death in Goldsboro, N. C., the night of December 26. Mrs. Quin of Birmingham. The funeral party of Birmingham. Thief uneral party will arrive at the Birmingham terminal at 12:10 o'clock, Friday. Dr. George Stuart will have charge of the funeral services and which will be held at Ridouts chapel inn mediately on arrival. Burial will be in the family lot at Oak Hill. Mrs. Ouin is survived by two brothers, A. M M. McGehee of Livingston, Ala; J. L. McGehee of North Caro- lima: four sisters, Mrs. l.. c. Brans- comb of Anniston. Mrs. Louise M. Brooks of Ensley, Mrs. Margaret Douthit of Tuscaloosa, and Mrs. J. l.. Coleman of Mobile. Her hus- band, w. w. Quin of Goldsboro. N. C., and two children, Estelle and Wallace also survive her
 Mrs. Clara May Parkcr-Funeral services for Mrs. Clara May Park CT, 25, of 1920 Walker avenue, who died Thursday at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. M. Kercus, 4003 Fifth avenue, north will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Parker Memor- ial Baptist church. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery with Ridout in charge. Besides her parents, she is survived by her hus- band and three children.
 Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Abbott.-Fu- neral services for Mrs. Mary Eliza beth Abbott, Al, who died Thursday night at a local infirmary will be announced later by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
NECRo KILLED BY AUTOMOBII.Ic

Gilbert Lester, negro. died late Wednesday night at St. Vincents hospital, from injuries received ear Her in the evening when struck by an automobile said to have ' been driven by Abram Robinson, negro, at Avenue G and Twenty-eighth street. Robinson was arrested on charge of reckless driving, which will probably be changed to man. slaughter after the inquest Friday, the coroner stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
CERTAINLY NOT

Flora-What were you and Jack doing in the conservatory last eve- ming?
 Dora-Now, just because you smell rat you don't have to be catty.- Stanford Chapparal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
FOREMAN IS HOST

Community House. Children To See
 Buster Keaton At BiJou
 Harry Portman, manager of Loew's Bijou, will play host to more than a score of children from the North side Community House Friday aft ernoon at a theatre party.
 The party was planned by Mir. Portman as an er-Christmas treat, to allow the children to see Buster Hospitality" They will be carried to the theatre in automobiles by friends of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m.. 9Othe meridian time, December 27, 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Abbott-Fu- neral services for Mrs. Mary Eliza beth Abbott, Al, who died Thursday night at local infirmary, will be announced later by Lige Loy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-29

Righteous Indignation Is just ms I'm.
comfortable as any other kind.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-29

wiped his face with his bandanna.
Suddenly his big body stiffened. He
heard Molly's voice from the cistern.
frightened, then storming In anger.
Mormon ran at a sprinter's gait from
the cottonwoods, along q side of the
corral, through the trees bordering
the cistern. The girl was out of the
hammock, facing a man in riding
b~reeches and puttees. his face con
ceaied for the moment by his hands.
A sleeve of the girls frock was torn
away, the outworn fabric in stream
ers. The mans hands came down
and Mormon recognized him for Jim
Plimsoll. owner of the Good Luck pool
parlors, in the little cattle town Of
Hereford, where faro, chuckaluck and
caps were played In the back room,
owner also of a nearby horse ranch.
There was blood on his face, the
marks of finger nails.
Pl!msoll jumped for the girl, caught
her by one arm roughly. She strug-
gled fiercely, silently, striking at him
with her free fist. afOrmon's gun
flashed from its sheath as he shouted
nj the man. Plimsoll wheeled, releas-
ing Molly. His dark face was livid
with rage, a pistol cleaned as he
plucked II from beneath the waist
band Of his riding breeches. The turf
spatted between his feet as Mormon
fired. n
GOT the drop on We, jim! Mex
shotll be higher. Shove that gun back.
Now, then" as Plinsoll ~sullenly
obeyed, "what In hi do you figger
yo're dom" Mormnn's jovial face was
tense, his voice stern and cold.
keep still" he ordered, walking
toward the pair, his gun covering
Plimsoll, the CHEEKY blue of his eyes
changed to the color OF Ice In the
shade, the pupils mere pln-pricks.
Molly glanced at him once, fingers
caressing her bruised arm.
.He kissed me while | was asleep
the id skunk |" she flared. "Fd
sooner liev rattlesnake-pizen on my
llps!" Size stopped rubbing the arm
10 scrub tiercely at her mouth with
the back of her hand.
1T amt the first time I've kissed
YOU said Pllmsoll. "Yore dad didn't
stop me from dom 1t. I didn't notice
You scratching like a wildcat, either.
Where's your dad? And where do you
n in on this deal between old
friends?" he demanded Of Mormon.
Her dads dead" said Mormon sim.
ply. MOLLY Is stayin' TO a spell al
the Three Star. Sandy Bourke, Sam
Manning an me Is iookin' out fo' her,
an We aim to do a good job of IL.
Sabe?'
Plimsoll's thin-lipped mouth sneered
with his eyes.
'Gone In for baby-farmlng, have
You, or rohbing the cradle? Who's
playing the king In this deal? Il"
The leer suddenly vanished from his
face, the tip Of his tongue licked his
lips. Mormon's gun was slowly com
Ing up level with his heart, steady as
Mormon's gaze, finger COMPRISING the
trigger.
The law reckons you a man-so
fur said Mormon. "Yore pals nd
pack a jury to hang me fo' shootin'
the dirty heart out of you. but-ef you
ever let out a foul word or a look
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~ orubstaked Casey for the
Hopeful Dynamite discovery
said PtimsolI.
gro BE CONTINUED,
$3.50

$3.50.
"1here goes pendleton; he belongs
TO the Idle rich"
That's nothing! I'm half IT THAR
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out by Sam. acting foreman for the
the window, turning in mock dismay.
Here comes thrt Bailey female"
he announced. young Ed Bailey
drivin' the fivver. Sure stahted
bright an early. Wonder what she's
nosin' afteh now7 Mormon-an' you.
SAM" he added sharply. you'll stick
around till she goes.o Sabe? don't
aim TO be talked to death an then
picked by her vinegar, like | was las
time she come oveh."
A tlnny machine. In need OF paint,
short of oil, braked ~squeakingiy as a
horn squawked and the auto halted
by the porch steps. Young Ed Bailey
slung n leg over another d~lspropor-
tionate limb, glanced at the windows.
rolled a cigarette and lit IT,. His
aunt. tail, gaunt. clad in starched
dress and starched s%unbonnet. de-
scended. strode across the porch and
entered the living room, her bright
eyes darling all about, needing Molly,
taking In every detail.
out lOokin' fo' a stray" she an
nounCed. "Red-an' white heifer we
had up to the house for milkin'. Got
rambuncterous an lOped off. Had one
horn crumpled. Rawhide halter; eff
she ain1 got rid of it. You amt seen
her. hev your"
mo MN, we amt. No strange
- .I - ~
swers that description" Sam winked
at Molly, who was flushing under the
inspection of Miranda Bailey, maidep
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-29
SAVED LIFE SAYS
MRS. WACENAAR
Portland Lady Fell Off 40 Pounds,
but Declares TanIac Restored
Her Fully.

"For nine years." declared Mrs. Ella
Wagenaar, 26S Graham St, Portland,
Ore, recently, II was almost a nervous
wreck and never knew what II was to
feel well.
Il was suffering from a general
breakdown and, oh, It's just impossible
to describe the pain and misery / en-
dured. My stomach was so d~isordered
| could scarcely retain a morsel OF
solid food. / lost forty pounds and
was so weak / tottered like an Infant
when / walked. Many nights / never
slept a wink, and / had weak spells,
when | tainted dead away.
after spending over a thousand
dollars trying to get well, my husband
finally persuaded me to take the Tanlac
treatment. Well, that was the turning
point, for all my troubles are gone
now, I have almost regained my lost
weight, and I've never enjoyed finer
health. | will always believe Tanlac
saved my life, and I'm so happy and
grateful that | just can't help praIslpg
It,"
Tsnlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Over 80 million bottles Sold
Advertisement.
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CHAPTER ~
Sandy Calls the Turn.

II was a week after Plimsoif's dis.
missal from the Three Star premises.
that one Of the riders, coming back
from Hereford with the mail. brought
rumors of q new strike at Dynamite
The man said that Pfimsoll had
stated that ne expected to go over
to the mining camp In the interests
Of claims located by Patrick casey
In which he had a haif-interest, by
reason OF having grubstaked the
prospeetor..
There's the thorn under that
saddle" said Sandy to Mormon.
That's what Jim Plimsoll meant by
his deal I don't believe he'd stir
mp things unless he was fairly sure
there was something doln' oveh to
Dynamite. Molly ses her dad never
grubstaked. She don't lie IN she
was close to. fine old man. Mo like
partners than dad an daughter. Pilm-
soil smells somethin'. Figyers there's
somethin' In the rumnr an stants this
talk Of beia' PARTNERS with Casey
cause there's a strike. Me. Tn goin'
To take a pasear to town soon an Til
have a III conversation with Jim the
Gambelier."
Count me In aon that" said Sam.
Me, too" said Mormon
Cant All three leave the ranch al
once" demurred Sandy.
There came the noise of the riders
goiLg on for the days duties. laid
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sister of the neighbor owner of the
Double Dumbell ranch. He fancied
the missing >milker an excuse If not
an actual invention TO furnish oppor-
tunity for a visit to the Three Star,
an inspection of Molly Casey and
subsequent gossip.
LET me make you 'quainted with
Miss Bailey, Molly" said Sandy. This
is Molly Casey. whose dad Is dead.
Molly. If you-aIl want to skip out an
tend TO them chickens. hop to it,"
Molly started for the door. The
woman checked her with a question.
"How old air you, Molly CaseyT'
The girl turned, her eyes blank. her
name charged with Indifference that
unbent 10 be polite.
Fifteen" And she went out.
Him." said Miranda Bailey, ''ff.
teen. Worse'n | imagined"
Sandy's eyebrows went mp. The
breath that carried his words might
have come from a refrigerator.
"You goin' back in the fivver?" he
asked, "or was you amin to keep a.
lookin' TO that red-an'-whlte heiferY"
Miranda shifted.
I'm goin'. soon's I've said m
thin In the way Of q word OF advice
an w%arnin'. seem as how I happened
this way. It's a woman's matter or I
wouldn't NEEDLE. ! amt much time
IN | amt goin' to waste Il to mince
matters. Here's a gel. Almost a wom-
an. Twin with you three bachelor
men"
"Fve been married." ventured Nor
mon.
$50 I understand. Where's yore
wife?"
Zone Of ems dead, one of ems
divorced. an ! don't rightly sabe
where the third is. nor I amt losin'
weight concernin' that neither"
More shame TO You. You're one
OF these women-haters, I s'pose?"
"No MN. I amt. That's been my
trouble. | admire the sex. but I've
been a bad picker. I'm jest a woman
dodger."
Mhdii'u SUN tuIHcU uHtO n SnOrF.
Il amt heard nothin' much s.g'in
you men. IN say that" she conceded.
II reckon you-all think I've lest come
h0rnin' In on what amt my AFFAIR.
Mebbe that's so. n you've iggered
this out same way I have, tell me
an m admit I'm jest an extry an
beg wore pardons."
"Miss Bailey" said Sandy, his man.
ner changed to courtesy. II believe
you've come here TO do us q service
an Molly likewise. So fur's sabe
there's been some remarks passed con-
cernin' Der stayin' here thout q
%chaperor. So to speak. Anyone that
nd staht that sort of talk is a blood
relation to a centipede an nebbe I
can give a guess as to who 1t is. I
reckon I car persuade him to quit
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about that gel. III take my chance of
there bein' enough white men around
here to quit me- There ought to be-
a bounty on yore scalp an ears. You
hear me. Jim Plimsoll, I'm taisin'
straight. Now Git. head yore bawss
fV' the short trail TO Hereford an
keep travelin'. Prontoi"
Piimsoll's pony was standing under
The and the gambler turned anil
with an attempted laugh. staggered
toward II.
The threat 10 his personal safety.
his desire to fling a sheer az Mnru..n.
seemed 60 have hnl;ed any correlation
Of the statement concerning the death
OF the girls father until now.