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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HIGHWAYMEN BUSY
Four RobberIes Reported To Police
 By Negro Victims

By Negro victims
 Detectives Sunday were searching for a band of three negro men re- sponsible for four highway robberies just outside of the business section during Saturday afternoon and eve ming. All victims of the robbers were negroes, the officers stated. I
 Only names of two of the men robbed were given out by the police. Ben Bailey, negro. 500 Peters street, was held up at Second avenue and Twelfth street at s:30 o'clock Satur- day night and robbed of s5. The scene of the next robbery by the trio was shifted to Sixth avenue and Twenty-sixth street, when James Johnson, negro, told police that three negroes held him up and robbed him of $6.Sz.
 Police are of the opinion the same gang are responsible for the rob berries, as both of the negroes told them that two of the band held them up with revolvers while the third searched them.
 This is the first outbreak of negro highwaymen during the past few weeks, where they have not confined their activities to one robbery a night. A good description of the trio was furnished the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
LEADS IN CUSTOMS
Third China's Revenues DersveA
 Through Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Oct. 6.-(By Associated Press. )-More than third of Chinas s customs revenues was derived rom entries through the port of Shanghai. according to the annual trade report for 1922 just issued. The gross col lection in the year was 21,S2S,O0o taels.
 Gretat Britain, including the British dependencies and Hongkong, still maintains a big lead in the gross value of Chinese trade but the United states leads all individual countries, followed by Japan.
 A report issued by the American consulate shows that declared exports from Shanghai to the United States in the half year ending June 30 last amounted to $29.507,211, an increase of more than eight million over the 1922 figure for the period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CHASED OUT OF WINDOW

DENVER, Col. Oct. 5.--Mrs. Elvira Spats, 25 says she cannot stand pain. For this reason she asked police Fri day to do something with her hus- band, whom she says is very cruel to her.
 She leaped from a third story win dow of her apartment to the pave ment Friday. and suffered only few minor bruises. Mrs. Spats told the officers her husband was chasing her with an ax. Spats denied her charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CASHIER INDICTED
30 Counts Contained in Indictment
 Against Hecht

CINCINNATI, O., oct. 5.-An ln- dictment was returned against Fred W. Hecht, former cashier of the American National Bank and Trust company, Dayton, O., in a partial re- port rendered late today by the fed eral grand jury to United States Dis trict Judge Smith Hickenlooper.
 The indictment against Hecht con- tains 30 counts, 20 charging separate offense of abstracting funds from a national bank totaling $306,573.
 The other count charges him with emblezzlement of funds from the bank. When Hecht was arrested last August, the bank suspended opera tions and was later bought out by the Winters National Bank of Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
COMMEND MOVING IMPROVEMENT

The Birmingham Retail Furnllure Dealers association at it's last meet ing adopted resolutions of commen- dation of Officer Goad for his work in connection with enforcement of the removal laws during the recent heavy moving season. The association also authorized the sending of message of congratulation. to Mrs. Virginia Henry Mayfield. newly appointed judge of the court of domestic rela- tions and also a message of greeting and appreciation to Judge s. D. Mur- phy on the past work he has accom- plished in connection with the juve- nile court,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
INsPECTs NEW MILK PLANT

c. l.. Chambers, director Of eNten- sion work in 12 southern states, was in Birmingham Saturday, and in- spected the new milk plant operated by the Jefferson Dairy company. He appeared much pleased with the plant and predicted that there would soon be many such plants in various parts of the south. MT. Chambers vas accompanied by county agricul- tural agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
M. S. HENDERSON DEAD
Member Of Real Estate And Insur-
 ance Firm Expires

NJ. S. Henderson of Mosley, Tender son & Davis Real Estate and Insur- ance company died at II o'clock Sat urday night at local infirmary. after a lingering illness.
 He is survived by his father. W. B. Henderson. Sr,, of Atlanta two brothers, W. B. Henderson, Jr., of Atlanta, and J, R. Henderson of Ems ley, and a sister, Mrs. C. c. Black well, of Birmingham.
 Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the residence of his brother, J. R. Hen derson, 2022 Avenue D, Ensley. fol- lowed by interment in Elmwood cemetery with Echols & Angwin in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
FIRE DESTROYS CARS
Two Autos And Garage Burn-Los
 $2,5OO

Fire of an unknown origin at 10 o'clock Saturday night destroyed garage and two trucks at 1918 Thir- tenth avenue. The fire had gained sufficiant headway when the depart ment arrived that the gasoline tanks exploded, causing a total loss of both trucks and the garage.
 It is stated the automobiles belong to a MT. Davis. Damage was placed by the fire department at s2,50O. Stations Nos. 3 and answered the call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DEATHS

Mrs. Mary MiIcs.-Funeral services for Mrs Mary Miles. 54. who died at Il o'clock Friday night at local infirmary, will be held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence, 724 West Twentieth street, followed by interment in Elmwod cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SUES FOR s3o0,OoO
Motion Realty Company Is Sued For
 Large Sum

Suit for s300,00 damages has been begun in the circuit court by D. E. against the Motion Realty company for alleged false arrest of plaintiff May 23 on a charge of for gery. In his affidavit the plaintiff states that re wa. subjected to the and discomfort of being placed under arrest and led through the streets in company with an off1 . cer of the law, resulting in loss of social position and other things for which he Is asking damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

hospital in Johns ambulance, where she was found to be suffering with a broker hip, from being thrown against the side of the car. She was reported resting well late Saturday night.
 more than ,ver how terrible 1t must be for those who sorrow without hope.
 never to finisn tnis but l just haven't had time.
 Tragic Calm Alter storm.
 Miss Nemco'n sud 1 arrived We'd nesday night at 10<30, getting out here at 11:45. Of course Misses Cook and Williams heard us ccme in. The "Obaa' saw (the maid, who is an elderly lady" would sound better since she is so polite) had not gone to bed and when we saw her light on, Miss Newcomb spoke to her. She came running to open the door md nearly had a fit over us. Everybody was anxious about us as telegfams and letters did not go through and Gotemba was report ed as being one ot the worst places. One report was that Fuii had blown up. The Japanese, knowing we were there, phoned and called to know if we had been heard from. One fine gentleman called today to six of us. He had seen our names in the papers and he said that when he read the list and knew we were safe they all jumped I'D and shouted for joy. don't mean really shouted" but re- ioiced He is ths wealthiest man in our church and has his home in Osaka but he has a branch office in Tolxio. He said SO far he had not heard but was sure his office was destroyed and was afraid his men were killed The papers are full of terrible report, x hile all of it may not be true, hut enough of it is and far too much We realize we came home in the nick of time as people are now leaving Tollio and other places.
 Proud Of Appeal Response.
 We are proud of Americas response to appeals Japan is organizing in wonderful way. Refugees are pouring in and our churches are do- ing wonderful work. Women are giving themselves to it just as our fine women at home do.
 one of the Japanese who came in today said at every station people poured into the train and when the doors were crowded the people climbed into the windows, even breaking the glass when windows were closed. She said it was fearful. We had quite a comfortable trip even had room to lie down and rest We came second class and in our coach the seats ran along the sides of the coaches.
 I found Misses Cook and Williams busy getting the house ready for the opening, which is Monday
 MT Lawson sent wire to MT OK ford in Koba asking him to cable to Nahville saying all our mission aries are safe. I gave Miss, Howell sisters address in April and sup pose a telegrlIa was stnt. If the other sisters have been anxious she I'm sure, will let them know.
 Miss Williams handed me two packages yesterday from Birming- they've been. I saw Miss Wasson be- fore leaving China last September, but she said nothing about having present for re. What must those dear First church women think or my long silence? And also Mrs. Cole. Her handkerchief is lovely and the hose from the society certainly came at the right time. I'll write them ham. They said. "in care of Miss Wasson cant imagine where soon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
DICTATOR FOR DRESDEN
With Saxony It Plans For Govern
 ment Change

BERLIN, Oct. 6.-Dresden and Sax ony are blaming installation of a gen eral state commiSsar or dictator similar to Von Kahr in Bavaria, ac- cording to reliable information here tonight
 The Saxon government was report ed ready to take in the communist party with slogan of strengthen ing the republic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
WANT MOTION TO COME
Efforts To Bring TuskeEee Principal
 Here For Address Being Mnde

Here FOr huuNChS DSA"S A'
 Efforts are being made to have R. R. Moton, principal ot the Tuske- zee institute, to visit Birmingham during November and address the negroes of Birmingham, according to an announcement by Rev. w. M. Hunt.
 The negroes have asked that the invitation they are sending Major Moton be indorsed by many promi- nent white men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
BIRMINGHAM MISSIONARY
 IN JAPAN WRITES HOME
 ABOUT QUAKE'S HORRORS

Mrs. Maude Pelham Tender son VividIy Describes Expe- rienceS At Her Quarters In Zone Of Tragedy In Letter To MT. And Mrs. w. A. Jen- kinS-"HouSe Rocked And Furniture And Doors Danced From Shock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

Summary of observations made at sta tions of United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m.. 9Oth meridian time, October 6. 1s23:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
nder PasUe Resance France Thinks Germany Still Menace
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Mississippi and extreme north west Mississippi: Cloudy, probably show the coast, fair in the interior Sun day; Monday unsettled, probably showers; little change in temperature.
 Louisiana: Sunday and Monday, part cloudy becoming unsettled; unsettled in west portion Sunday
 Arkansas Unsettled, probably showers in northwest portion; Monday unsettled, probably showers
 Oklahoma: Sunday and Monday unset tied; probably showers.
 East Texas: Sunday and Monday part cloudy, probably local showers.
 West Texas; Sunday unsettled, showers except in southwest portion Monday, partly cloudy.
 North Carolina and South Carolina: {: Generally fair Sunday and Monday; slight ly warmer Monday.
 Georgia Generally fair tonight and Sunday except probably showers in south portion; Monday, little change in tenn perature.
 Florida: Showers Sunday and Monday. Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Sunday; Monday cloudy, probably showers in west portion; not much change in temperature.
 I0CAT, nATA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PRATT CITY WOMAN HURT BY AUTOMOBILE
Mrs. Matte V. Wheeler Suffers
 Broken Hip in Collision

Mrs. Mattie V. Wheeler, Sl Church street, Pratt City, was seriously in jured at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Springville, Ala, 33 miles east of Birmingham, when an automo bile which she and her son were driving from Chattanooga to Birmingham, collided with another car to avoid running in a deep ditch.
 She was rushed to the Hillman hospital in Johns ambulance, where she was found to be suffering with a broken hip, from being thrown against the side of the car. She was reported resting well late Saturday night.
Evening star., 1923-11-15
COAL RIGHTS OBTAINED.

RIGA, Russia. November 15.-The
newspapers here report the co-opera-
tion of a group of French capitalists
with the Russian industrialist Chivo-
tovsky in obtaining a large conces-
sion in the krivev-Rog coal and iron
district for period of fifty years
Work is to begin in the spring The
Krivov-Rog collieries are said to- be
the best in South Russia. their an
nual output in normal times being
$4,000 tons.
Evening star., 1923-11-15
CLAIMS DRYS PLAN F..
TO BETRAY FRIENDS
Stanton Says Civil Service Move
for Agents Is Double-Cross-
ing Congressman.

The Anti-Saloon League was
charged with ''snuggling up to the
administration" i'm a formal statement
today fromiCapt. w. Fl. Stayton of the
Association Against the Prohibition
Amendment.
Capt. Stayton quotes at length from
statements py Wayne 3. Wheeler.
general counsel of the league, and
from Mr.. Wheelers letter to Secre
tary of the Treasury Mellon, which,
it is said. was not intended for pub
lication.
WHEN this letter was made public"
Capt. Stayton said, lit perturbed Mr..
Wheeler to the point of a succession of
elaborate explanations and denials.
He also fastened to deny that it was
position taken by Gov. Pinchot or on
state officials.
Having obtained an uncnforceable
law by playing politics to the limit.
the Anti-SaloCn League and its Off
Gals are now playing politics with
the administration as the executive
power of the government. In so do
Ing, it stands ready to betray its
former allies in Congress. In order
to get the Nolstead act, the league
willingly traded on the question of
public patronage by leaving the ap-
pointment of the enforcement officials
to the senators and representatives
Now it is ready for these to be APP
pointed under civil service
Evening star., 1923-11-15
MRS. CARUSO'S BROTHER
WEDS CONCERT SINGER
Miss Gladys Lamphere Becomes
Bride of Park Benjamin
in California.
BY the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November 1o.-Miss
Gladys Lanphere. singer. and Park
Benjamin were married in Riverside.
Calf. according to telegram re-
ceived here by a friend of the bride.
Mr.. Benjamin is a son of the late
Park Benjamin and brother Of Dor
othy benjamin Caruso, widow OF the
famous tenor. Miss Lanphere is the
daughter of Lankin Lanphere. ii
Seattle rancher who recently died.
Mr.. Benjamin was divorced in Au-
gust by Mrs. Katherine Doremus Ben
jamin the interlocutory decree be-
coming effective last week. The cou-
pie have bought home in Califor-
mia and intend to remain there, the
brides friend said she was Informed.
Miss Lanphere has studied in Europe
and is said to be widely known on the
Pacific coast as concert singer.
Evening star., 1923-11-15
CANADA SURPRISES u. S.
IN WHEAT SENT ORIENT

By the Associated Press.
OTTAWA. Ont, November 15.-Can-
ada shipped more wheat out of Van
couver to the orient last month than
did the United States, 7. a. Low min
lister of trade and commerce, said
yesterday on his return from an
inspection trip of the west.
Our trade with the orient is grow
ing by leaps and bounds and, with
ree-fifths of the world population
on the Pacific, the future growth of
Canadian trade there can be imag-
tned.'
Mr.. Low said he was confident that
in the development of the Canadian
west lay one of the greatest posi-
bilities of the empire.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
By W. WILSON w1NGATE, in Baltimore Sun.

Three of the five umpires who start
ed the campaign in the Eastern Shore
League are no longer connected with
the circuit. And it is well for the
league that they are not, it seems.
After a rather impressive exhibition
at Parksley in the opening game there,
Hobbs walked off the field, refusing to
finish the MISUNDERSTANDING contest
Monday at Salisbury. There was no ap-
parent justification for the desertion.
Still the fans were orderly and no
demonstration was made
Twice already players have been
pressed into service as umpires and
their efforts in both instances met
with the appreciative approval Of the
fans.
The two who remain of the original
five arbiters-Derby "a veteran of last
year, and Stewart-have been doing
nicely and their work has not failed to
awaken a respect for their ability.
Derby made good with a vengeance
from the start last year. His energetic
busines-like methods have found a
ready response with the fans and COM
manded the respect of managers and
players. Had Derby's 1lrmness and
cock-sureness been evinced in the
game at Parksley Saturday, May 26th,
the umpires would never have lost
control of the situation and managers
and players would never have dared
to act as they did.
The conduct of the fans at Dover,
Cambridge and Milford on the occas-
ions that the writer witnessed games
in those towns during the first week
of the campaign was exemplary. A
attitude of the fair-mind-
and good craftsmanship was
and a good play never fail
ed to draw applause, regardless Of
it was by home player or a
visitor.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08

1t seems that one or two situations
arise each year-usually early in the
season-to prevent the Delmarvian
Peninsula's Kidding itself Of an unen-
viable reputation gained through many
years of Independent ball. 1t is we'll
known fact that the Sho', a section
long devoted to the national pastime,
always has been looked upon by the
more competent umpires in Baltimore
Philadelphia and other nearby cities
as a field rather to be Stunned than
sought.
Unuuestionably, the road Of a dia-
mond arbiter in some parts of the
peninsula at times has been strewn
with anything but roses. Nevertheless,
a great deal can be said for fandom in
many instances where trouble has oc-
Cured.
throughout the days of independent
ball it was the almost universal Gus
tom for the home club to furnish the
umpire, who almost invariably was a
resident of the town and sometimes
noted for his ability to see play in
a partisan manner.
Such a state of affairs, naturally,
was not conducive to the cultivation
in the fans of the best spirit or fair
play and craftsmanship. Victory at
any cost too often was the aim-an
honorable defeat meant far too little.
This, however, no longer is true,
despite the one or two disagreeable
incidents that have come up since the
Eastern Shore League season opened.
The ordinary fan in the stands has
been as guiltless of completely in the
disorder that has occurred already
this year as an absent fellowtowns-
man. In fact, it is doubtful that many
baseball crowds would have maintain
ed the poise and equanimity shown by
the Parksley gathering on Saturday
and the Salisbury crowd on Monday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
SHAWNEE

Miss Margaret Minner has returned
home for the summer from business
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson and
daughter, Marian, of Frederick visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stayton and fam
lily on Sunday.
Mrs. Pierce Prettyman spent We'd
nesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cal
hOun of Lincoln.
A surprise party was given Helen
Morris last Tuesday evening at the
home of Marian Hopkins. The even
ing was spent in playing games and
all departed at late hour reporting
a fine time.
Children's Day servicves will be held
Sunday evening, June 10. There will
be no service Sunday afternoon as the
preacher is coming out Sunday even
ing instead.
There will be no Christian Endeavor
Sunday evening.
The Shawnee school closed Tuesday,
May 20. A picnic was held in the af-
ternOon and everybody enjoyed them
selves.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
SIH ::!! AIRES
BACKBONE" AT NIXON

Patrons of the Nixon Theatre will
soon have the opportunity of seeing
an extraordinary picture, Backbone, 4"
the first of the 1928 big specials of the
Distinctive Pictures Corporation
which will be distributed through
GOldwyn. Backbone" tells a powerful
story Of romance which endures
through many generations, and is
played by cast remarkable for YER
salty and experience. It will be shown
at this theatre next Monday and Tues
day.
Mother Advises Son to
Marry Working Girl
when you marry" said Mother
Baldwin, "pick out a woman that's
willing to work. They're not so Croft
chety." That was the advice Mrs. Bald
win gave to her son, Philip, the hero
in the Warner Brothers classic of the
screen, Brass" which comes to the
Nixon Theatre for two days, beginning
June 10.
Peerless Bandit of Screen
At Best in "LOrna -DOOne"-
The most famous OUTLAW of the
silver sheet is a thoroughly respec-
table man who never has worn a black
silk handkerchief and who even re-
fuses to hold up street cars, due to
his preference for the auto. Frank
keenan,, who plays "Sir Endor Doone'
IN Maurice Tourneur's production of
Lorna Doone," is famous for his
ability in portraying unusual and ar
tlstic types Of "beyond-the-law" gen
try. Lorna Doone" will be shown at
The Nixon Theatre on Friday and Sat-
lrday, June Is and 1R.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
PocoMokE DEFEATS MILFORD

Pocomoke turned in its third consec-
utive victory last Friday, defeating Mil
ford 10 to 8. Pocomoke batted hard and
often, and Milford was not far BEHIND,
compelling the Salamanders to use three
pitchers to win.
The first two times up Ryan cracked
a four-bagger over the left field fence.
Mcdonald hit a three base bingls into
center, thereby batting safely for seven
day at bat getting three hits and a Walk
ont of four times up. The whole team is
hitting viciously, and if they continue IN
this stride they will be hard 70 s N3;4.
ford at the bat and all the Delaware
boys were on the job in the field. :. a.,
Considering the bombardmens an tne
5idIv. all the errors being excusable.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
GLENDALE

Glendale: Children's Day program
will be rendered Sunday evening at 8
o'clock. A good program is being pre-
pared and good time expected. Sun
day morning at $3.50, Sunday school,
New Market will render her well
prepared program for NChildren's Day
service in the morning at 1920.
Union: Sunday school at 2; preach
ing at 8 p. m.
IF you are sick, take Chiropractic Ad-
justments and get well. ANNA K. GRE
CoRIUs, ChirOPractOr. Offices: Milford
and Dover. ss-tf
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
The Eastern Shore League
MILFORD COMES BACK

After suffering three straight defeats
the Milford Sand Shippers got themselves
together on Tuesday and defeated the
Parksley champions on their first visit
here. The game was put on ice in the
scored when Chief Leclaire hit the ball
over the fence for a circuit drive At no
time were the visitors dangerous; their
lone tally being registered in the ninth
when Maths hit for the circuit. The game
was the fastest played on the local
grounds since the season opened. The
score follows:
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
PocoMokE MAKES IT TWO

The Pocomoke team came to Milford on
Saturday and administered their second
straight beating to Milford in ten inn
ing game. The score was z to s. Coming
from behind Milford tied the score in the
ninth by putting across two runs POGO
moke came back strong in their half OF
the tenth and scored two runs.
Manager McCloskey played the game
under protest when a claim that one of
the runners was hit by a batted ball was
disallowed by the umpire.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-06-08
.OCOMOKE

Summary: Two base hits: Reed, Leng-
quist. Three base hits: Mcdonald, Gaynor,
Ganzhorn. Home runs: Ryan co, Lindsey.
Struck out: by Daugherty 4; by Veso 2;
balls: Hyde az. Wild pitch, Veso- Base
on balls: off Daugherty 4; off Veso 8; off
Humphreys 4. Hit by pitcher: Meyer, Le-
claire Umpire, Malone. Time 200.