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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
GREAT CRITICS ALL. .LAUD TZENAUER.
Noted ContraIto To Sing Under Auspices Of Cy-
 rene Commandry

Two of the worlds most famous music critics were James G. Huneker and H. g. Krehbiel, both attached 10 New York newspapers. For many years these men were regarded as tho most experienced and most discrim- mating writers on music in New York. if not in the whole country. They died at their posts, working practically until the last minute, leav- ing behind them a body of critical tradition which is of permanent value. In looking through the scrap book of Margaret Matzenauer. who will sing here on Monday, October 29, at the Masonic auditorium, the observer eker and Krehbiel. Both were en- thusiastic admirers of the great singers art
 Her musicianship,' wrote Huneker. lis far superior to any singer we know Of. and thus she deserves the title of "the Greatest living contralto. People to whom her Juno cast of beauty, with it's rich Oriental color ing does not appeal, are tinstinctively impressed by the goddess-like pose and harmonious gestures of the wom- an, She Is a cathedral. not bunga- low, and the bungalow type Is, thanks to the general decadence. of taste. nowadays more admired But a cathedral Is dramatic and .Matzenauer belongs to the grand old dramatic school of Lilli Lehman. Milka Ter nina and Oline Fremstad. Her public realized that here was the most precious dlstillation of art and heart, and accordingly manifested its de- light"
 Mime. Matzenauer reveled in the gorgeous opulence of her royal purple voice." wrote Krehbiel. Such a mag nificence and splendor of vocal tone as she poured out we cannot recall ever to have heard before. It was almost bewildering from a musical, dramatic and purely vocal point of view"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
STOVE. MONOPOLY
 UNDER J. {. FIRE
Federal Trade Body Exposes Evidence To Strife
 Competition

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2e.-Merchan- dising practices in the stove indus try have resulted apparently "in un- derstandings restricting competitions and tending to increase prices more rapidly on a rising market and to retard their decline on a falling mar ket," the federal trade commission declares in a report made public to- night, of it's inquiry into the indus try. The report is the second of series in- the investigation. of the house furnishings industry conducted by the commission in response to a Senate resolution of a year ago.
 The commission found, the report sai dthat wide difference extended in the profits taken in the various phases of the trade, and that the average profits for the whole indus try in 1920 was IT per cent. The re- port shows practically no profit for the industry on the 1921 average. Seventy eight manufacturing firms were studied by the commission and all of them, as we'll as the officers of their trade associations, co-operated 'in very frank and commendable manner"
 Prices are frequently discussed at association meetings" the report con- tinues. and thereby informal under standings appear to be arrived at among competitors regarding a com mon price policy. Such price discus sions are made apparent by corre- spondence among officers and mem- bers; but references thereto were either omitted from minutes of the proceedings or camouflaged by such substitute terms as cost comparison' or conditions in the industry
 Uniformity of price policy is sought also by exchanging price lists and by notification of price changes, sometimes directly, but often through association societies. Stove manu- lecturers who make prices lower than those regarded as acceptable by the associations are criticised and often urged to increase their prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
LORD OF EVELESS EDEN
Attitude Of Prince Of Wales Differs From That of Other Lords of IsIes.'

From That of Other Lords of IsIes.'
 If the Prince of Wa-beg pardon, Baron Renfrew-had needed to use another alias during his trip to AL perta to get in the hay, he might have called himself lord of the Isles. For that is another of his numerous titles. And it is associated with some very quaint legends. including that of an island where no women were allowed.
 As The present lord of the Isles ap- pears to have a soft place in his heart for the fair sex, fortunately tor their peace of mind; but previous incumbents of the lordship of the alsles have taken alarm at the sight of 8 petticoat.
 Oh! haste and leave this sacred isle, 31pnholy bark, ere morning smile; For on it's deck. tho dark it be.
 A female form I see,
 And l have sworn this land of God 3cShall neer' by women's feet be trod
 One of the Eveless Edens of the British Isles was Iona, lying, close to the Isle of Null and containing a population of three hundred, who support themselves by fishing and the raising of black cattle. In the time fsthe Druids 1t was a holy island and the reputation clung to 1t. An early king of the Scots granted it to Saint Columba, who considered it his mission to concert the wild Picts The saint built chapel, hospice and college. With walls of wicker and mud ,thatched with heather.
 He sent his monks far and wide to EhristlaniZe the heather, while he tcommuned with the angels on the hill known to this day as Angels Hill
 The good saint. although his mother was woman. wouldn't let a woman set foot on the island for an Instant. Saint Columba even forbade the inhabitants to keep cows, saying:
 Where there is COW there must Sbe a female. and where there is female there must be mischief"
 Married tradesmen were obliged to 6ohiicile their wives on a neighboring island and visit them at rare inter- vals by embarkinG upon an adventur- ous journey in wicker coracle.
 Iona, which was known for short as | or Fly, was a burial place for Celtic and Viking royalty, but the poor queens were not allowed to leave atheir bones there-they had to be 'fatfsfied to sleep on the neighboring Hland of Finlagan.
 However. Saint Columba's hatred of the fair sex was not allowed to domi- nate Iona for all eternity. After his death the heather overran the isle and drove out his monks. Later, by ovhe irony of fate, company of nuns settled there.
 According to an ancient prophecy @Echa Is the only land in the world that will not be submerged by a sec sond deluge, to take place exactly aeeven years before the trump of Judgment heralds the end of the world. So it might be regarded as . healthy climate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
FAIRBANKS SWELTERS
Temperature Stands At 56 Without A
 Flake Of Snow

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, oct. 26.-The temperature today was 56 and not a flake of snow was on the ground astate of weather that for the sea- son. outdid the imagination of the oldest inhabitant. .
 A Canadian mounted policeman here on his way to Herschell Island, in the Arctic ocean, to hang two Es- kimos convicted of murder, has tele- graphed to Ottawa for reprieve. The softness of the country has made it impossible for him to reach the scene of his duty by that date, De- cember ', set for the execution.
 A motion picture director and a complete organization of stampeders for gold, waited three weeks for snow to appear on the hills. Today they attempted to enact a rush for the precious metal using sugar gruding- ly to represent snow. Precipitation rolled down the faces of pioneers who had been hired to take part in their fLr coats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
TRY NEGRO IN SHAVING

MURFREESBORO, Tenn, Oct. 2e.- J. H. Lemore, negro doctor, indicted jointly with Neville Sanford, white farmer, for murder in connection with the death of Sanford's wife, went on trial here today. Although the husband and the negro were in dicted jointly. the negro is being tried first. The state charges that Mrs. Sanfords death was due to an alleged illegal operation performed by the negro doctor, with the con- nivance of her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
HIGHER EDUCATION
Workers Realize They Must Have Better Preparation, Union Head Says


 Better Preparation, Union Head Says Many indications are to be noted showing the trend of the working classes toward steadily higher edu cational preparation for their tasks. Miss Alice Henry, director of the Womans Trade Union league. said recently: "The more intelligent workers realize their scholastic shortcomings. They know they are not qualified to take over and direct great industriSs. It is only the radi- calls among thV workers who feel big enterprises can fare we'll in their hands"
 The announcement that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers will conduct an educational in- formation bureau for the benefit of their members is another sign of the times. Recently the Ladies' Garment Workers union of New York city voted a fund of S17,500 for educa- tional purposes. Everywhere labor is beginning to realize the importance of it's responsibilities, and the conse- quent necessity of being well pre- pared for the opportunities of the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
RAIL HEAD EXPIRES

TEXARKANSAS. Texas, Oct. 26.- William Buchanan, "A, millionaire lumberman and president of the Lou isiana and Arkansas Railway com pany. died at his home here today after a long illness. On October g Buchanan announced creation of the William Buchanan foundation of S1,000,000 to be used for charita ble
 and benevolent purposes. He is sur viyed by his widow and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
DISCUSS ORGANIZATION

American Business Club Members
 Hear Report Of Committees
 Plans of new organization of the American Business club were dis cussed by members of the American Business club at their weekly lunch con at the Tutwiler hotel Friday. Re- ports of various communities were given to H. A. Boatrite. vice presi- dent who served in the absence oI Dr. T. A. Snow, president.
 Miss Mildred Martin gave several readings which were enjoyed.
 The Wright Jubilee Singers from the Idustrial school for the adult negro blind sang several old negro spirituals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
MRS. GAYHART ENrERrAINs

Mrs. J. H. Gayhart entertained at a pretty miscellaneous shower Tues day afternoon at her home. 2532 Twenty y-first street, honoring Miss Ruby Arnold, bride-to-be of the season. The rooms were decorated with the Halloween suggestions.
 Three pretty little girls, Alta Joe Shelby, Dorothy Stapp and Margaret Dean Harrie, presented the presents to the brideto be in a huge pump kin. A musical program "" given throughout the afternoon. An ice course was served Tn the dining room. About seventy-five guests registered in the brides book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
HIS BOOZE KILLED FIVE

PANA. H.. Oct. 26.-A jury here will be called on to decide whether a man who sells booze that is poison- ous enough to kill people can be held on charge of murder, John Tokoly proprietor of d soft drink parlor, was indicted Friday on five charges of murder as. the result of the deaths of five citizens here two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
BETHESDA CLASS ENTERrArNs

Mrs. l.. C. Fink was hostess Thurs day afternoon to the members of the Bethesda class at her home on Dart mouth avenue. The house was attrac- tive in autumn flowers and ferns and an interesting musical program was carried out, under the direction of Mrs Annie Glenn Grove. Papers were read by Mrs. B. D. Couch and Mrs. Ellis Brown, when a mission study was carried out, There were 45 mem berS present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
CROWD ATTENDS CELEBRATION

An all day community celebration was held at the Concord school Thursday to which a large gathering was attracted. The celebration was Nnder auspices of the Parent Teach CTS association, and a fund of s67 was realized, which will be applied to. beautify the grounds
 ;, A number of prominent visitors were present and several interest sRg talks were made during the fore moon by N. I. Baker. county super intendent; Mrs. N. l.. Bagley, MT. Harrison and Prof. w. R. Copeland. Luncheon was served at noon and the afternoon was devoted to a num- Der of games and contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
MEETING OF MUSIC CLUB

The meeting of the Fairfield juvenile chapter of the Birmingham Music study club will be held Satur- day at o'clock in the afternoon in the basement of the Methodist church. The following program will be given: Piano solo, Rosa Mae Willhite reading, Marian Morris; piano solo, Clara Roberts; vocal solo, Ida Marguerite De Armand. All mem bers are asked to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
ANCIENT TOWN FOUND
More Than Hundred Tombs And Trace
 of Temple Uncovered

FERRARA, Italy, Oct. 26.-Ruins of an entire ancient city, believed to antedate the Romans by perha.s a thousand years. have been discovered near here More than hundred tombs have been uncovered. together with the remains of a number of per- sons buried in them.
 There are traces also of immense temple fragments of which are le- ing placed together in an effort to decipher the markings and trace the origin of the city. Wearing apparel and numerous jewels and vases with elaborate artistic designs resembling Greek forms, were found in the tombS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
ENSLEY SOCIETY
PREPARE FOR CAME

Hill Top Tigers have been working hard preparing for the game with 10 o'clock. The lineup will prob 10 o'clock. The lineup vii prob ably be: Left end, Bill Garner; left tackle, S. B. Coleman; left guard. James Aldredge center. Thomas Bar ret; right guard, Homer Williams right, Eugene Holmes; right, Louis Bush; quarter back, Grover Smith; right half George Moore; left half, NuJin Walker; fullback. Rutledge, snow. The team averages 115 pounds, but is one of the fastest teams known on Hill Top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
AGED CITIZEN DIES

James Madison Wangle, S2, died at the, Fairfield hospital Friday morn ing at 6:45 o'clock, following a short illness. The deceased was a pioneer resident of the Bucksville community and was well known throughout the county. For the past several years he had conducted a timber business, through which he became well known in contracting circles out of the county. Death followed an illness Jess. than a week.
 Funeral services are to be held Saturday morning at 10:3O o'clock at che Bucksville cemetery. where burial will take place. with Huey & Me Cornell in charge. The deceased made his home with his son, w. w. Wangle. at Bucksville, and is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bell Shields of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
SUIT FILED FOR DAMAGES

Suit for libel was filed in circuit court Friday by T. H. Traywick against the Birmingham Post for s25,- 900 damages. Plaintiff alleges that he lost his position as inside warden at Banner mine as a resulto f a story printed in the Post. According to plaintiffs affidavit. the newspaper story accused him of having been dis charged as constable at Adamsville for alleged drinking and indiscrimi- nate shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
WILL MAKE IMPRoyEMENTs

IHTte stOre bulIdlngS facing Nine- teenth street and Third avenue are to be remodeled and improved by the owner, w. H. Porter. These stores are occupied by Jones Cafe. Parker's pooiroom and the Morris Green Clothing company.
 The estimated improvements will be around s5,000, and will add ma terially to the appearance of the block
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
COMEDY PICTURE SHOWN

E. E. Seckriest, superintendent of the department of visual instruction at the Ensley High school delighted the young folks and faculty Friday afternoon when he showed OH the screen a story written by Mary Roberts Rinehart, the name of which was "Affinities," Colleen Moore and John Bowers taking the leading parts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
ENDEAyOR CONVENTIoN OPENS

The annual convention of the Sixth district of the Alabama Christian Endeavor Union will open at Pratt vile Saturday. October 27, and con tinue through Sunday. Among those in attendance from Birmingham will be H. o. Bernard. state president; F. F. Ballard, A. Clinton Decker and w. E. Shantz. The sessions will be held at the Prattville Presbyterian church.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
BESSEMER SOCIETY
HOLDS OPEN MEETING

A large gathering attended the open meeting of the Wednesday Music club at the home of Mrs. George Ross Wednesday afternoon. This was one of the most interest ing and elaborate entertainments of the fall season and is an annual af- fair which always attracts wide at tertion. Associate hostesses with Mrs Ross were Mrs. Paul Ragsdale, Mrs. N. E. Thompson and Miss Nellie Adams.
 The house was attractive in white chrysanthemums, roses and ferns, displayed in baskets tied with pink met at the door by Mrs. Ragsdale, gowned in red chiffon, and Miss Adams in orchid velvet.
 At the appointed hour, Mrs. E. L.. Huey, director for the afternoon, made a short address of welcome to the club, after which the following pro gram was carried out:
 Vocal, "Elegy" (MassanetD, Mrs. C. orge Wilson; piano selections from Schumann, Mrs. Hugh McEniry; vo- cal "Serenade" (SchuberD, Mrs. A. D. Sturdivant; piano, Whispering Winds" (Sinding), Mrs. G, B. Hol- llingsworth; vocal, "The Break of Day" (Sanderson). Miss Phyllis Waites; violin, "Randlno" and Tam banim" (Kreisler), Miss Ethel Will Hanson, accompanied by Miss Vir- ginia Williamson. The last two numbers were vocal solos by Mrs. Peter J. Smith.
 At the conclusion of the program, Mrs. Ross, wearing blue georgette, assisted by Mrs. Thompson, in green crepe, served a delicious plate to about 90 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
CELEBRATE 2orH ANNIVERSARY

The pretty new home Of MT. and Mrs. Peyton A. Eubank was alive with friends Tuesday evening, who came to congratulate them on the twentieth anniversary of their we'd ding day Receiving with this bride and groom of a score of years were their sons. Alfred and Herbert, and Mrs. Eubank's parents, Mir and Mrs. N. A. Barksdale MT. Eubank's par ents being prevented from being present because of illness. The guests were greeted by Mrs. c. R. Walker and presented to the receiv- ing line by Mrs. M. M Hughes, Mrs. IS. S. Heide assisting with the re- little Miss Louisa Heide, and the guest book kept by Miss Jessie Wells. Mrs. W. P. Caine and Miss Frankie EnZor presided over the gift tables in the library, where the handsome pieces of china were on exhibit. Sew eral baskets of flowers were among the gifts, the most notable of these bing an immense basket of specimen yellow chrysanthemums, tied with orchid tulle, sent by the intermedi- ate department of the Sunday school of the First Baptist church.. over which MT. Eubank has been superin- tendent for number of years.
 The Dresden idea suggestive of the china wedding anniversary was car ried out in the decorations of deli cate tinted dahlias and chrysanthe- nuns, tied with lavender tulle. cen tered the lace covered table in the dining room. White and yellow candles burned in silver holders, with vari- -colored candles placed there abouts in Dresden bon-bon dishes, the colors being further accentuated in the salad ice course served by Mrs. c. D. Gaines, Mrs. Claud Eubank, Mrs. J. L. Smith and Mrs. w. S.. Eu- bank, the guests having been ushered into the dining room by Mrs. Frank Brush Refreshments were served to more than 200 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
BOMBER TEST POSTPONED

DAYTON, O.. Oct. 26.-The second officials weight carrying altitude test of the Barling bomber at Wilbur Wright field expected to establish a record for the heaviest useful weight ever to be taken aloft in an airplane, was postponed until tomorrow. Bombs weighting more than $500 pounds will be carried. Winifred Kimball of Apalachicola. Fla.
 AT THE FRANKLIN
 Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood"
 Ensley social items should. be phoned to Mrs. J. A. Kyle, HE'LL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
DEFER PLANNED MEETING

The Pratt City Business Mems as- sociation deferred the regular meet ing scheduled for Friday night to await a committee report wanted. It was stated Friday that the banking committee which has been endeavor-
 ing to effect the establishment of a bank in Pratt City would report at a special meeting to be called by President William Monjot Tuesday or Wednesday. This committee has been trying to interest officials of the North Birmingham Trust in the es- tablishment of branch in Pratt City. It is officially stated that under the law a bank cannot establish branch in Alabama. There are several inn portant matters to be taken up at the special meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
CLASS HoNoRs MISS ARNOLD

The Ever Ready class of the Pike Avenue Baptist church complimented Miss Ruby Arnold with kitchen shower at the home of Mrs. Charles Cole at Shadyside Thursday evening. The rooms were beautifully decorated with fall flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
FLAG IS RAISED

The flag of Alabama was raised at the Council school for negro pupils Friday morning at Il o'clock. Prof Frazer Banks, assistant superinten- dent of schools, made the principal address The exercises were attended by the entire study body, and several visitors to the schooi. The students were told the origin of the flag, what it stood for and the reason it was flown at public schools and public buildings and impressed with the idea that the flag was to be honored by the boys and girls of this country in order that the commonwealth may be adequated protected in all of the sacredness of it's position in the union. There were several patriotic songs. In Ensley there is expected to be started considerable work to ac- quaint the average resident of facts concerning the state and national flags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
NINETEEN HURT IN WRECK

SAvANNE, Ont, Oct. 26.--Nineteen persons were injured in a wreck of Canadian Pacific passenger train No. near here today. Seven coaches of the train left the track, due to a broken rail, officials of the road an- nouncad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
MIssION SOCIETY," MEETS

There was joint meetlng or the bands of the Woman's Missionary union of the Jonesboro Baptist church this week. Mrs. c. c. Bryan was leader for the Bible study, after which a business session was held. The Daisy Fowler circle had charge of the social hour, serving tempting refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
BEssEMER DEFEATS IEFFERsoN

beSsemer Hlgh deteated JeffersOn county at the rolling mill field Fri day afternoon by a score of to 0. The game was witnessed by a large crowd and one of the hardest fought of the season. Bessemer's touch down was made in the third quarter by Moses, and was gained through consistent line buckng.
 The Jefferson county game is al- ways interesting as each team pre- pares especially for this contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
Is sERJOUsLY pTrRNED

Mrs. J. l. Edwards was seriously burned Thursday afternoon at her home on Sixth avenue. It is stated ber clothing caught fire from an open grate, the flames being extin- guished by neighbors who rushed to her rescue. Mrs. Edwards Is con 1Ined to the Bessemer hospital, where she IS reported as resting as well as could be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
TACKY PARTY HELD

The members of the Rex club were entertained Tuesday evening at their clubrooms on Second avenue with a tacky party. The rooms were deco rated in witches, pumpkins and black cats, and dancing was enjoyed throughout the evening. Prizes for thu best costumes were awarded to Miss Cecelia Weinstein for the women. and Harry Light for the gen. tlemen's prize. During the intermis- siCn, candy, sandwiches and cakes were served large number of guests and members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
IMPERATIVE

Gaffer Hodge--Mind. I ant saving IS you do water your milk. All I says is you ought to thatch your cows. eos they must be letting the rain in |-London Mail