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Evening star., 1923-02-10
BAPTlsTS TO MEET.
Woman's Missionary Society Will
Convene at Calvary Church.

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
Calvary Baptist Church will meet in
the lecture room of the church next
Tuesday morning at II O'Clock. The
early part of the meeting will be de-
voted to a memorial service for Mrs
Abby Gum Baker. a former president
of the society. which will be con-
Quoted by Mrs. william S. Aber-
nethy. Those taking part will in
clude the Rev. A. T. Anderson, Mrs.
William Allen Wilbur, Mrs. o. Z.
Howe and others. A duet will be
sung by Mrs Hullfish and Miss Sue
Weeks. Later Miss Allea NJ. Bryan.
in charge of Judson Neighborhood
House of New York city, will tell of
her work at that center.
Hostesses of the morning will be
Mrs. William A. kinnan and Mrs.
Richard A. Sauer.
Luncheon will follow the morning
session. Women of other churches 9
are invited.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
SERVICE AT EPIPHANY.
Woman's Auxiliary Plans Exer-
cises Next Friday.

"A day Of intercession for the
growth Of the church and the spread
Of the Kingdom of Cod is to be cele-
brated at the Church OF the Epiphany
next Friday. at IL am. 1t has been
set aside for such worship by the
national executive committee OF the
Woman's Auxiliary Of the Episcopal
Church
All of the Episcopal churches in
Washington and vicinity have
branches of the Woman's Auxiliary
and where no special service is ar
ranged for this day in the parish church,
il is probable that the women Of the
Auxiliary will gather in considerable
force at Epiphany. All women are
invited to attend.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
nouncements of Church News, Activities and Services
SERIES OF SERMONS.
Rev. DR.. Dixon to Preach in Tenn.
pie Baptist Church.

Rev. DIR. A. G. Dixon, of world fame
as partor- evangelist, and now pa stor
of the University Baptist Church
Baltimore, is to conduct a brief series
of meetings in the Temple Baptist
and continuing through the week.
DR.. Dixon held a number of impor-
tant missions in the far east last year
He had been for several years the
pastor of the Metropolitan Taber-
most distinguished preacher Of the the
last century, Charles III. Spurgeon
was for decades the pastor At the
morning service tomorrow Rev. Dr.
Muir. the pastor. will preach, having
for his topic 1.-THE Volunteer"
Evening star., 1923-02-10
NEW SCHOOL QUARTERS
Christian Church Members to DC
cupy Vermont Avenue House.

The dwelling at 1910 Vermont ave-
nue. recently purchased by the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church for
the use of the Sunday school will be
occupied tomorrow, when the senior
department of the school, Mrs. A. G.
Grinnell superintendent, and the pri-
mary department.. Miss Elizabeth
Wilson, superintendent, will move into
the new quarters.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
CLERiCUS Meeting.
Episcopal Churchmen Will Gather
at Church of Epiphany.

meeting OF the Glorious Of Wash
ington,- an organization composed Of
the clergymen of the Episcopal
church will be held in the Church
OF the Epiphany next Tuesday after
noon at l pm The speaker will be
Rev. Thomas A. Johnstone. who will
review recent book entitled, THE
Lord Of Thought"
Evening star., 1923-02-10
IN LINCOLN'S HONOR.
Memorial Services at Trinity n. e.
Church.

Lincoln memorial services will be
held at Trinity NJ. e. Church, 5th
street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east. tomorrow at 8 pm. Theodore r.
Risley, solicitor for the immigration
department, will deliver a lecture on
Abraham Lincoln"
Orient Commandery, K. r., in full
uniform, will escort Naval Masonic
Lodge to the service.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TALK
John Doorley Will Speak at Ma.
sonic Auditorium.

Second Church OF Christ, Scientist,
Of this city announces a lecture on
Christian Science for Monday even
ing, at 8 o'clock. at the Masonic Au-
ditorium. 13th street and New York
avenue. The lecturer will be John
w. Doorly, G.. S. B., of London. Eng
land. a member of the board Of lee
tureship of the First Church of
Christ, Scientist. in Boston, Mass. The
title of the lecture is Christian Sci
ence: The Science of the Unity of
God and His Creation" The lecturer
will be introduced by Mrs. Isabelle G.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
EVERYMAN CLASS DAY

lne Everyman Bible class of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
mas organized glee club, with
Marion kiess as leader, which will
give special numbers at tomorrow
mornings session Of the Sunday
scnool. Tomorrow will be observed
as EVeryman class day in the school
Evening star., 1923-02-10
John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church

Corner l4th and Corcoran sts NV
REV. ". o. CARRINGToN, Pastor
$3.50 a.m.-Sunday school and Bible classes
10:45 a.m.-Dr. A. A. CRooKE, missionary
from Brazil
800 p.m.-Christian Endearor pew rally.
Address by Elder Sheafe.
500 p.m.-C'hristian Epdeavor meeting
7:45 p.m.-Dr. s, A. BROWN.
These services will helm yOI1
Evening star., 1923-02-10
KEITH'S LENTEN PROGRAM
TO BE GIVEN AGAIN
Laymen's Association Will Be in
Charge Of Daily
Services.

Lenten services are to be held
again this year at Keith's Theater
under direction of the Laymen's Serv-
ice Association Of the Episcopal
Church.
These meetings were inaugurated
three years ago. The services are
to be held daily from 1880 to /
o'clock. 1t is stated no money col
lections will be made.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
ADDRESS ON THE ORIENT,
Rev. DR.. Wood Will Talk at Bap-
tist Pastors Meeting.

Currents and Cross Currents In
the Orient" Is the subject of an ad-
dress to be delivered to the Baptist
pastors conference. by Rev. Dr.
Charles Wood of the Church of the
Covenant. Monday morning at 1880
o'clock, at the Calvary Baptist
Church building, Sth and H street
northwest. All pastors, ministers and
evangelists are invited.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
METROPOLITAN WESLEY
A, M, E. ZION chIJRCH

ID street bet 2nd and 3rd sw
HENRY j. CALLS, Pastor
Race Relations Sunday.
IL 100 a.m.-Maj. Henry Taylor of the Saliva
tion Army will speak.
100 p. p.m.-Sunday school.
$500 p.m.-Christian Endeavor.
80 m.-"Praying for Your Enemies"
Special music by our choir. All are welcome.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL (colored,
Israel Metropolitan c. NJ. E.
Church .
1st and b SITS. s.w

1st and Il SITS. s.w
rev. @. l.. RUSSELL. ID. D., Pastor.
A:a0 a.m.-Sunday school.
HOO a.m.-Suhject, Pressing to the
Mark"
$40 p.m.-Epworth League.
500 a.m.-Subject: "Ambassador for
Jesus
Evening star., 1923-02-10
Galbraith A, M. E. Zion Churcl

9th st. bet l. and NJ sts NV
VIM d. BATTLE. Pastor.
$50 a.m.-Smday school and Bible classes.
loo a.m.-'Lengthen and Strengthen"
$3.50 p.m.-Helping hand pew rally.
Rev. N. L. BREEDING, ID. D., will preach.
80 p.m.-Varick Christian Endeavor.
500 p.m.--Brig. MYLES PICKERING Of
the Salvation Army will preach
YOU ARE WELCOME TO OUR SERVICES =
Evening star., 1923-02-10
Haven NJ. E. Church

14ih and SITS. and Mass. ave. Sc.
WIN. BROWN. Pastor.
$3.50 a.m.-Sunday school
II 200 a.m.-Dr. J. n. c. Cosins.
$40 p.m.-Sr. League.
500 p.m.-Pastor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08

POWER COMPANY CASE
 IS UNDER PUNISHMENT OF FEDERAL JURIST
Seek To Prevent Commission From Enforcing Rates To
 Ice Plants
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE HERALD ! Montgomery, Ala, May

Judge Henry D. Clayton took un- der advisement Monday afternoon the motion of the public service commits sion for the dismissal of the petition of the Alabama Power company for a permanent injunction preventing the commission from requiring the company to establish seasonal rates on service furnished to members of the Alabama Ice Manufacturers as- sociati ton.
 The commission made the motion with contention that no federal question is involved and that the order for seasona hle rates came well within the jurisdiction of the com mission and did not eonfiscate the property of the company. Those who appeared before the public service commission were Hugh White, spe- cial assistant attorney general: Ray Rushton, Files Crenshaw and Stuart Mckenzie, Montgomery attorneys, while the Alabama Power company was represented by Judge William L. Martin of Birmingham. general counsel and Judge B. P. Crum, local counsel of Montgomery.
 The commissions order was issued in January and the Alabama Power company went into the federal court with an application for an injunc- tion without making a motion for a rehearing before the commission, the companys allegation having been that the order Is confiscatory and in violation of the federal constitution
 Under the terms Of the order, the power company was required by the commission to discontinue the prac- tice of imposing a demand charge against Ice manufacturers during the hours ice plants are not in opera tion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
GOVERNOR AL SMITH FACES PREDICAMENT
Presidential Aspirant Must Go On
 Record Soon

NEW YORK, May 7.-Repeal of tho Mullan-Gage state prohibition en- forcement act by the New York leg. islature has placed Governor Al Smith in a delicate position with re- speet to his presidential chances in 1924.
 If he signs the repealer he will be the first presidential aspirant to go on record as favoring Volstead en- forcement strictly by federal agency and not by states.
 If he fails to sign he will be accused by wet forces In his own home state of breaking the personal liberty" pledge that gained their support in the gubernatorial cam pagn last fall.
 At time when the democrats have failed to declare formally for or against strict enforcement of the Volstead act or for a modification permitting beer and light wines, Smith Is said to fear political suicide if he signs the repealer. On the other hand, he will need the backing of the Tammany repeal advocates If he hopes to carry the democratic nomination for the White House next year.
 That the governor recognizes the delicacy of the problem that con- fronts him is indicated by the fact that he has already refused to make the least comment which mi ght fore tell his final action. For the present at least he has dismissed the matter with the announcement that he will hold public hearing on May 21. be- fore acting on the measure. This will give him two weeks to observe atmosphere with regard to prohibi- tiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
C0X AND TH0MP PS0N DISCHARGED FROM
 FEDERAL SERVICE
Investigation By Washington Sustains Charges Against
 Mobile Agents
OSCAR WELI.S

H. W. Cox and John Thompson, federal prohibition agents, sus- pended several weeks ago pending investigation of charges against them by agents Of the internal rev enue bureau. were dismissed from the service late in April, The Age Herald learned Monday, marking the first definite action as the result of charges preferred against prohibition enforcement agents in Alabama.
 Cox and Thompson were accused last fall tf having accepted money from several Mobile bootleggers for protection. Investigations by Charles NJ. Sartain, federal prohibition en- forcement director for Alabama. and his assistant, W. B. Ford, himself now suspended, resulted In Judge Sartain asking Roy Haynes, federal prohibition commissioner, to ask an investigation by internal revenue agents. Completion of this investi- gation resulted in the discharge of Cox and Thompson.
 Lyron Avant. clerk in Judge Sar- tain's office, was suspended from the service Monday, the fifth attache of the office to be suspended as the re- suit Of an investigation being con- ducted by Special Agents Campbell and Frederick of the internal revenue department. Avant Monday tele- graphed Commissioner Haynes, ask ing what charges have been placed against him. Besides Ford and Avant, w. E. Scale and J. A. Wilson, agents, and Miss Leila Huey, stenographer, have been suspended.
 Agents Campbell and Broderick are expected to remain in Birmingha m for at least another month. investi- gating other phases of the work said to have been irregular. They came here early in April, after Conrad w.. Austin. general prohibition agent, who has since resigned because he was not given a free hand in his in vestigation." This statement drew fire from Roy Haynes, who said the calling off of Austin was in line with regular procedure, internal revenue agents being assigned to all such in- vestigations.
 Judge Sartain refused to comment on the dismissal of Cox and Thomp- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
SEE. ERA IF
 PROSPERITY '
Prominent gMen At Foreign Trade y.SS ence Unite In .csos1 ,y Bonuses And ~ aiaWay Markets As
 Trade Hazards

Tt was the agreement of the two to three hundred representative business men from al o1er the coun- try taking part in the National Foreign Trade conference at New Or leans last week that American in- duGtry faces the most prolonged prosperity and brightest future of recard," said John w. Porter, vice president of the Alabama company who was among the industrial dele gates at the conference.
 This opinion was voiced in the spoken word of the set addresses and in the conversati- IS held in- formally in hote' lobbies and else where. These industrial and com mercial captains were also of one opinion with respect to the proper course of procedure by business men. They are united in opposition to runaway prices. They do not favor accommodating those who of fer bonuses. They want the present state of prosperity spread over a long period and they believe 1t will be If producers treat consumers fair ly and all avoid such price advances as will tend to stem the tide of pro- ductlon ana consumption.
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 All Favor Fairness.
 They want the high standard of living maintained. There was no voice raised in favor of returning to wage or other conditions existing before the war. The consensus of opinion was in favor of fair play all the way around and for maintaining the even keel between production, consumption. living conditions and pay of employees now maintaining.
 Big business men never appeared to be more in harmony Tor more de- termined to conserve and prolong good conditions by fair action" Mir. Crawford Pleased.
 George Gordon Crawford, presi- dent of the Tennessee company. who attended the New Orleans conference, expressed qualification over the New orleans trip and the manner in which New Orleans handled her guests. James Farrell, president of the Steel corporation, who presided over the conference, would have stopped over in Birmingham on his way to New York but for the neces- sity of being there early in the week.
 Other delegates attending the New Orleans conference and witnessing the dedication of the industrial
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
CHARGES PREFERRED AGAINST CALL MEN
Zabel And Smith Pushed Into Bed room, Civil Service Board Is Told

written chargeS of conduct un- becoming an officer was preferred against Call Officers A. l.. Zabel and F. J. Smith by o. R. Bilbrough. at the meeting of the civil service board of the police and fire departments at the
 hrst regular May meeting. in the council chamber of the city hall Monday night. The trial was set for Tuesday night, May 15.
 Bilbrough stated that on April 15, he called to police headquarters ask ing officers be sent to his residence as man was raising disturbance, and when the officers arrived they failed to ring the door bell and came into the house, through the dining room and began knocking on the bed room door. They continued to push their way into the bed room. although Bilbrough asked them to remain out side until he. could get dressed
 He stated he conducted a rooming house at the above address, and that such conduct cannot be justified
 During the course of new business K. c. Cadden and J. E. Lacey were appointed committee by Chairman Altman to confer with the chief of police on debts of policemen. Numer- ous complaints have reached the board relative to many policemen failing to pay debts.
 The form of physical examination uraIteu Dy Dr. J. G. Vance, member of the board. was accepted unani- mously. In the future all applicants for position in the police and fire. departments will have to stand the examination.
 Results of six policemen were read as follows: Frank Compton. 90; J. G. Bowen, Jr, S5; John T. Woodan. S2; Woodie Sandifer, 96; w. C. Hollums, 100; John w. Webb. 97. Lana Will son. applicant for the fire depart ment was graded 91.
 The meeting adjourned until Fri day. when ten firemen and two po- licemen will be examined and new rulings of the board will be read. A request entered by a majority of the 103 policemen asking that a new ruling be made by the board m which former service with the departments will not be classed as seniority, when such members leave the de- partment to rejoin later, will be dis cussed. H. O. Hardin, member of the promotion and demotion commit tee of the police department. explain ed to the board the purpose of the request. c. M. Higgins also spoke on the ruling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
NOTED AUTHORITY ALAbAMA'S
 CONVICT REFORMS
kilby Prison In Better Condi- ton Than Sing Sing,
 Says Hart

WHITE PLAINS. N Y, May 7.- Prediction of q new era in which the southern states would lead the coun- try in humanitarian treatment of prisoners. was made today by Dr. Hastings A. Hart, a member of the Russell Sage foundation and former president of the American Prison association, in announcing that he might accept an invitation of legis- iative committees In North and South Carolina to investigate prison con- ditions in those states.
 Dr. Hart. who has investigated prison conditions in various southern states, notably Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Florida, South Caro- lima and Virginia, declared that in a large number of these states there had come sweeping reforms.
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 Praises Alabama.
 Alabama and South Carolina have done more in the last few years to better conditions than any two states in the union" he said.
 The convict lease syster' ssta recently in Florida. he sal d .lr result of the pNvs-fY of he saa= zrR states after tn,
 Slaves. Dr. EarI f, 1rar- treated by thei 1H- +tAe Xe'a- able horses. but .4ude z4nQe4 the convict lease l.a 7l we XIII one CpnNltl st-i %eI ytneT.
 The road cage. ,ne greatest evils of the lease system. Dr. Hart said. was fast disappearing. It was in this cage, he added. that convicts spent the night under conditions closely resembling those of Siberian prison camps
 Conditions in Mississippi are worse than in other states he had inves- tigated, Dr. Hart said There, he de- clared murderers sentenced to im- prisonment for life. acted as guards and were armed with high powered rifles. If one of these murderers killed fellow convict who was try ing to escape. the murderer was granted a pardon. according to Dr. Hart.
 Dr. Hart said the new Kilby peni- tentiary at Montgomery, Ala. was in better condition than Sing Sing prison, New York.
 At Columbia, s. C., are two prison farms, a state industrial school for whites and a negro reform school he continued. Since he conducted an in vestigation there two years ago they have been well supported by the state and are now beginning to pay back in results the money expended on them, he said.
 Dr. Hart said the North Carolina state penitentiary and the jail at Durham were above the average. due to the efforts of the committee of one hundred which is entrusted with the management of the prison sys- tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
UTILITY SETTLEMENT IS BELIEVED ASSURED
Ordinance As Outlined Saturday Ex-
 pected To Go Through Tuesday

What in all good faith the city commi ssioners believe was the last consultation on the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company ordinance was held Monday afternoon in the city hall. When it was over, President D. E. McLendon cf the city commission crossed his fingers and said:
 "We expect to adopt the ordinance at the meeting of the city commis- sion in the city hall Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock"
 With all members of the city com mission. the city attorney, and the co-receivers Cf the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company pres ent, joint session was held and the paragraphs of the ordinance were gone over in turn. Just to be on the safe side. they may assemble again Tuesday morning shortly before the commission session Is held.
 When the joint sessiCn ended Mon day afternoon. the interested attor- neys again went over details in the library of the city law department. Members of the commission say no material changes have been made since the important points were an nounced last Friday. being published Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
WASHINGTON IS COLD
Suggestion Of Debt Reduction Fails
 To ArOmxe Enthusiasm

WASHINGTON, May L. Sugges- tions in the last French note to Ger many intimating that reparations might be scaled down if the allied debt is reduced failed to arouse any enthusiasm here, either at the state department or among senators and congressman.
 The French embassy sent a copy of it's note to the state department as matter of courtesy, but it was stated that the communication calls for no reply by the United States. Unless the debt question is broached directly to this government, the suggestion will pass unnoticed. If it is brought forward the government will reit- crate it's refusal to consider any re- duction. Great Britain's action in acknow wledging her debt and arrang- ing for it's repayment is regarded by officials here as an example for other nations. The government will con tinue to act on the assumption that the remainder of the debts will be funded as rapidly as the debtor na- ton can stabilize their financial con ditionS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
BACK PIGGLY WIGGLY
Hundreds Of Volunteers Canvass
 Memphis For Saunders

MEMPHIS, May 7.-Shock troops of the drive to save Piggly Wigsly and Clarence Saunders went in.o action today.
 Hundreds of volunteers beAan 2 canvass of the city to sell Piggly Wiggly Class A stock in every Memphis home.
 Men and women from every walk of life were listed among the work CTS. Officials of labor organizations worked side by side with bankers and capitalists. The goal of the drive Is a minimum of 50,000 shares of Piggly Wiggly stock sold. The workers hope to sell double that amount just to convince the world and Wall street that Memphis Is back of Saunders and Piggly Wiggly.
 Every civic and labor organization in the city has pledged it's full moral and material support to the move ment and the public committee of the campaign has placarded the city in the interest of stock selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-08
ROBERT P. SCRIPTS IS SAVED FROM BANDITS
One Of Owners Birmingham Post
 Took Later Train

Robert P. Scripps, editorial head of the Scripps- Howard newspapers, the Birmingham Post being a member of the group, who was believed to have been kidnapped with other Americans by Chinese bandits Sunday is safe in Peking, it was established Monday night. according to dispatches to The Age Herald. Robert r. Scripps is the only son of E. w. SCripps, prin- cipal founder of the large group of newspapers known as Scripps- How ard and there was much interest in Birmingham in his fate because of his local connections.
 Scripps and his party who were scheduled to have taken the train which was wrecked by the bandits took a later train from Shanghai and consequently escaped the wreck. He visited the scene of the Kidnapping. however. but was in Peking Monday night