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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

bers of the Glickstein family. Sew eral times Supreme Court Justice Cropsey was forced to adjourn court until the defendant could regain her composure.
 At the conclusion of her cross examination, Mrs. Raisen who had been lifted into the witness stand, her head swaying, was lifted from It.
 The morning was spent by defense counsel, Albert Conway, leading his client through her story of having been attacked by pr. Glickstein while a young girl, of other attacks after her engagement to Raiser, and ot his almost hypnotic power over her. Breaks Down Again.
 Finally the story was brought up to the time of the shooting when she returned to Brooklyn from Flor ida, and, entering the doctors private office, a revolver hidden in a fur piece, killed him.
 What did you have in mind then?' her attorney asked.
 Nothing in particular" she re- piled. After I got to the waiting room, I felt as if 1 had to go ahead. I had to get to the door.
 With that the door opened I re- member that l walked in and said: Do you know l am dying?'
 The doctor didn't say anything to me. I heard something. I did I did-I heard something. I heard"
 Here she again broke down. She was not asked what she had heard.
 Next I was wandering around the house." she continued. T telephoned to everybody"
 Did you, in the doctors office, realize the nature and quality of the act you were doing?" her lawyer asked.
 She made no answer.
 What act did you do there that you didn't know was wrong@' Justice Cropsey asked.
 "Oh, God. God, God, please help me. l didn't know l had the gun with me-"
 In s-eXamination she was asked: Did you ever ask the doctor to marry your
 Wife sympathixed.
 Hesitating at first. she finally said in a loud Voice, Many, many times. I said to Dr. Gl:ckstein I want you to honor the sin you brought to my soul by marrying me- l told him l wanted him to marry me even if he divorced me the very next day"
 Mrs. Raisen said Mrs. Gliekstein sympathized with her "because she suffered. too" She added the physi- elan once had promised to marry her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
SLIGHT CHANGE MADE.
 IN NORRIS AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-support- CTS of the Senate resolution to sub init a constitutional amendment changing the date of the converting of Congress to January of each year, have decided on a minor change in the language of the resolution to modify it's effect on the terms of sen ators and representatives holding of- flee at the time of adoption of the amendment.
 Under the resolution as adopted by the Senate the terms of senators and representatives then in office would be shortened to expire in Jan- uary instead of the succeeding March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
MRS. DEBOUCHEL TO
 FILE SUIT AGAINST
 ATLANTA FENANCIER

ATLANTA. Feb. 16.-A suit against Asa G. Candler, Sr, will be filed here tomorrow on behalf of Mrs Onezima Debouchel. his former fiancee, &C., cording to a story appearing in the Atlanta Journal.
 The Journal gives as authority for the story dispatches received from New Orleans this morning, which, it was said, stated that the suit would be filed by Albert Howell, an Atlanta attorney, who will repre- sent Harry Gamble of New Orleans, personal attorney for Mrs. Debouchel.
 The story appearing in the Journal did not give any details of the pro- posed suit.
 Mrs. Debouchel, who is resi- dent of New Orleans, said in a state ment some months ago that Mr. Candler broke off their engagement to be married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
MUSGROVE NAMED TO FARMERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-An- nouneement of the appointment of delegates to represent the National Farmers Union at the cotton con- ference to be held in Atlanta Feb ruary 20 and 21 was made today by Charles S. Barrett. president of that organization, and chairman of the national board of farm organizations.
 The delegtes by states are: Geor- gia, A. ] Fleming, secretary Georgia farmers unions Atlanta; Alabama, l.. B. Musgrove, Jasper; Arkansas, pr. G. L. Sands. president state farmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

union, Little Rock; Texas, J. c. Webb, president state farmers union, Yoakum; Florida, J. l.. Sheppard, president state farmers union, Po- mona; Oklahoma, Carl Williams, ed itor Stockman, Oklahoma City; South Carolina, Dr. H. E. Stockbridge, Co., lumbia; Louisiana, Representative Aswell, and Mississippi, Representa- tive Rankin.
 The conference, called by Miller Reese Hutchison, is for the purpose of discussing the formulating plans for the national campaign for boil weevil control, of which pr. Hutch ison has been recently appointed director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

and it must be ousted," Judge Coco was quoted as having said.
 The attorney general who now is in Shreveport, expects to go to Bas- trop Monday to investigate selection of the panel from which the More house parish grand jury will be drawn The grand jury will be asked to investigate the operations of masked bands in the parish which eliminated last summer in the kid naping and staying of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard The attorney gem eral has declared that the klan was responsible for conditions in the parish and will ask for numerous in- dictments charging crimes from murder to assault and battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
ELECTRIC RAILROAD l EECUTIVES REPORT
 THEIR BUSINESS GOOD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-A score of leading electric railway execu- tives who, four years ago, with their industry confronting financial diff culties, induced President Wilson to order a federal inquiry into the situ- ation and recommended remedies, told President Harding today that the governments plans were working splendidly
 The recommendation of the feder- al electric railway commission, the body appointed to make the in quiry, are being followed generally and throughout the industry condi- tions are growing better, c. D. Fam mons, president of the American Railway association, declared at a banquet of the organization tonight. after he put his wife in an asylum.
 Asked by Prosecutor Gallagher if she ever threatened to shoot the doc tor, she replied: q never did, Mir Gallagher; don'tgsay that to me.
 q didn't hate the doctor. ad- mired him as my fathers friend and for the great knowledge he had.
 She admitted she might have called Dr. Gliekstein "a skunk, but added that she did not do so frequently.
 After denying that she had sewed the revolver in her fur piece in or der to deaden the sound of the shot Mrs. Raisen was asked if she had said she had an urge to kill Dr. Glickstetn.'
 "Oh, that was a terrible urge such an unhealthy thought" she re- piled.
 Mir Gallagher then produced let ter written by the defendant to the Hubbard Hardware company in Jack sonville. Fla. saying she was touring the south alone and inquiring the price of revolver, with a noiseless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
KU-KLUX KHAN IS BIG
 ISSUE IN LOUISIANA, JUDGE COCO DECLARES

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 1s.-The big issue in Louisiana politics now is the Ku KIux Klan and any one who awaits the conclusion of the states investigation into affairs in More house parish before lining up" in the coming gubernatorial campaign, will find himself in the soup, be- cause 1t will be at least year, and probably longer, before this case IS finally settled according to a state ment attributed to Attorney General A. V. Coco, published here today.
 "The big issue is the Ku Klux Klan, because the klan has attempted to usurp the powers of government, to make itself higher than the law,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
SACRED CoNCERT MEETING

Birmingham Sacred Concert as sociation will meet at St. Johns Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock. A. F. Lokey an- nounced Friday. In addition to cho- ruses, number of quartets will be given. Glass. Choir and Congrega tionn is the book to be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
BEssEMER BUREAU.

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Age Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer lOSl-W. Those desiring to call Howe Price, Bessemer correspondent, will please phone Bessemer 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
REV. MONK ARRIVES

<Rev. W. E. Monk, former pastor of the Church tf God, arrived in Bes- semer this week and will conduct re- vival services here beginning Sun day Rev. Monk was one of the most popular ministers ever sent to this city, and left here about two wears ago to take charge of large church in Louisville.
 sThe revival at the Church of God will last one week, beginning with a sunday morning service. Special music will be provided and pr. Monk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
WEEP |NC, WOMAN GIVES ACCOUNT IF SHO0T| T|NG DOCTOR.
HaIting Tale Is Told by New York Woman of Murder of Dr.. Click
 stein

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Lillian s. Raisen-sighing, weeping, col lapsing-today spent four hours on the witness stand at her trial on a charge of.having murdered pr. Abra- ham Glickstein, in Brooklyn year ago.
 She told halting story of a wom- ans betrayal, a woman's anguish, a woman's plea for the wedding ring. a woman's shot-a halting tale drawn from trembling lips at the terse command of the court to stop crying" and speak so the jury can hear"
 In tears, too, were Charles Raisen, the defendants husband, and mem solation, violet corsage. was award : ed Mrs. Clarence Bumgardner. The guests, other than club members, were Mrs. Bumgardner, Miss Edith Williams, Mrs. Joe Stoves, Mrs. Bur gin, and Mrs. E. A. Schwartz.
 Mrs. J. S. Winters was hostess to the Rotary Ann club Thursday at their weekly luncheon Mrs. Angus Taylor, president of the Axis club of Birmingham, was the principal
 
 accomplished. She was followed by Mrs Fleming of Birmingham, who spoke on club activities. Other guests at this luncheon were Mrs. Mary Gillen, who gave several de- lightful readings: Mrs. Sarah Me Kinley of Chicago; Mrs. G. s. Good wyn, Mrs. Golan Buck, Mrs. w. W. Hollingsworth and Mrs Claytong T.. Grigsby. Mrs. John Neal presided.
 John Buford of Marion has pur- chased a large farm near McCalla and will move his family here in a few weeks.
 Richard Beitch has gone to De- troit, where he has accepted posi- tion.
 MT. and Mrs. L. M. Ward and daughter, Miss Dorothy, left We'd nesday for Jacksonville, Fla, where they will visit relatives.
 Mrs. Bryan Cowan and little daughter, Dwendolyn, of Canton, Ohio, are the guests of Mir and Mrs. J. J. Hayes, on Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
CHOOSE THEME OF DEBATE.

The debate to be staged by mem bers of the senior class of the high school and the Rotary club will be on the subject, Resolved, That the Motion Picture Industry as Now Op- erated is Beneficial to the Public" The senior class will take the affir- native, while the Rotary club has been assigned the negative. The de- bate will take place at the school auditorium March ? at 8 o'clock
 Rev. F. s. Heller and Hugh Me- Emily will represent the Rotarians, while Joe Scott is the only spokes- man who has been named up to the present to represent the senior class. G. s. Goodwin, Gordon Vail and Mrs H. L. Bains will act as judges J. W. Leggett is offering a prize of $50 to the winning side and he will act as presiding officer for the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
ANNOUNCEMENTs.

Mrs. John Eagan was hostess to the Junior Matrons' Bridge club Thursday afternoon at her home on Eighteenth street. The house was attractive in Valentine suggestions and the high score prize dresser scarf was won by Mrs. Joe Lacy, the con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

Rev. M, Hcurican has arrived in Bessemer and will take charge of St Aloysius Catholic church, succeeding Rev. George Callahan, who has been sen to Pensacola. Rev. Hourican comes to Bessemer from Blocton, where he has been stationed for some time and his arrival here has caused much interest among the church membership.
 Rev. George Callahan went to Pen saeela two weeks ago much to the regret of large circle of friends and members of his congregation. His pastorate here has been popular. and his departure is a distinct loss to musical circles. he being an accom- plished pianist. He was connected with many civic and musical organi- zations, in addition to his duties as pastor of the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
TO CoLLEcT CHURCH FUND

#PIans were made ThurSday eVe- ming for collection of funds for the erection of the West Side Baptist church, which Is being carried out at this time, when the official beard and department heads of the church held get-together meeting at the home of Mrs. A. B. Guyton. The pastor, Rev. w. Price, presided. and many in teresting talks were made. The foundations of the building have been completed and plans were discussed for the collection of the pledges al ready made and the raising of addi- tinnal funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
scnurs GETTING CHARTER

A charter of the Jonesboro troop Boy Scouts is to be delivered Sunday evening at the Jonesboro Methodist church, just preceding the evening service. J. w. Brooks, scout master, will receive the charter and the trocp W. attend in body. The troop is composed of over 30 members and has been operating for some time without a charter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
sACRED HARE SINGERS ITO MEET

Sacred Harp singers will meet Sum
 day afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Ensley Methodist church, W.J. Wal drop, president, stated Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
REV. HouRICAN ARRIyEs

will preach in the morning and eve ming of each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
BESSEMER LETTER ER LAUDED BY READER ER FROM KANSAS CITY
Mrs. Douglass TinsIey Finds it Like Message From Home-PIan Father and
 Son Program
BEsSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Bessemer. Ala Feb, 16

The policy of The Age-Herald in carrying the Bessemer letter in edi- tions going to outside points Is ere ating much favorable comment, and this week letter from Mrs. Doug lass Tinsley. of Kansas City, has been received by the correspondent, which voices the general satisfac- tion created. Bessemer news is sent to all parts of the world through The Age Herald, service that Bes- semer people have wanted for many years.
 Mrs. Tinsley's letter, in part, fol- lows: Just line to tell you how the Bessemer letter in The Age-Her- aid is appreciated Being away from home. 1 read every word of it and it is like a daily letter from home. It is to me like water to thirsty desert traveller. When you are writ ing your letter every day, just re- member what it means to me and Hundreds of other Bessemer people away from home"
 This letter and many personal as- snrances of appreciation have been received since the adoption of the policy of carrying the Bessemer news in the outside editions of The Age Herald. This touches on the per sonal side of the publicity the paper is giving Bessemer, and it is grati- flying to know that such work is Appreciated.
 ssThere is another feature to carry ing Bessemer news to the outside world, which is even more important than the personal satisfaction 1t gives and that is the fact that this column is advertising Bessemer ev- ary day to hundreds of civic and Commercial enterprises throughout fife country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
HEALTH OFFICER TO TALK.

Prof W. c. Blasingame, of the state department of health, will be tbe principal speaker for Father and Son Week." to be held in Bes- semer from March to Il. Professor Blasingame vii come from Montgom- ely for the purpose of helping stim- uIate interest in this movement, which is being sponsored by the Bes- semer Y. M c. A. Daily programs are to be carried out at all of the civic club meetings and these are being prepared by Secretary Bob Coons Coons is working out the Hogram and at the same time is ar Hanging a number of public enter tainments to be held during that week Notable among these will be the presentation of a movie at the high school auditorium entitled The Beginning Life" Debates on various affairs are to be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

Cream butter, beat in sugar gradu- ally; sift baking powder and flour to- gether three times and add to the butter and sugar alternately with milk and flavoring. Add egg whites last, bake in three layers and spread with icing made from cups grant, lated sugar, 8 egg whites. l cup chopped raisins and nut meats. 1s cup chopped citron and candied cherries and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-13
OLD SOUTH RALLY
A GREAT SUCCESS

The social rally of the Old South
church and parish Friday evening
was q pronounced success. Every
person in any way connected with
the activities of the church who could
possibly come attended. There were
meetings and greetings between old
friends most pleasant to take part in
and to see.
The vestry was decorated with
autumn leaves. wild asters. mas
turtruns and the American flag for
the occasion and an efficient commit
tee aided in making the guests COM
Portable A delightful musical pro-
gram was presented. The numbers,
all encored. were: Piano duet. Mrs.
Bradford. Miss Audrey Snare; so
prano solos. Mrs. Ruth Hooper. Miss
Audrey Snare. Miss Ruth Treworgy;
vocal duet. Miss Snare and Mrs.
Bradford: bass solo. Carroll Stevens:
vocal duet. Mrs. Nettie Johnson,
Miss Audrey Snare; Rev. Mr.. Brad
ford made an appropriate welcoming
address: piano solo. Delphene An
drews and Harriet Nutting. Short
speeches on the work of the church
were made by Mr.. Frank Wingate,
Mr.. G.. A. Stafford. Mr.. Dana c. Skill
lin. MIR. Ferdinand Coburn. Mr. Geo.
Morse. Miss Lois Gum spoke on her
experiences at the C. E. summer
camp and the Hallowell Society's
plans for the coming year. Mrs. Lu
Buker spoke of work Of young people
in the church.
Refreshments of ice cream and
cake was served. Games finished the
evening pleasantly.
Mr.. Herbert Lord of Boston was
the guest Friday of his sister, Mrs.
H. K. Treworgy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-13

Old South Congregational. Rev. ".
P. Bradford: Morning worship at 1880;
subject of sermon. Trailing Leaves as
Emblems of Human Life" singing by
vested choir; Sunday school at 40 /;
Christian Endeavor at Z; leader, Miss
Lois Gum. Everyone is invited to at
tend these services.
Middle st. Methodist church, Rev.
Henry O. Mcgert: Morning service at
1880; sermon on Childhood Relig-
ion:" Sunday school at 11.35; Epworth
League at $50; evening service at Z;
sermon. problem of Divine Justice"
Saint Matthew'S church. Rev. Rush
w. D. Smith rector (20th Sunday after
Trinity: Holy communion, s A; NJ NJ:
morning PRAYER ana 81 sermon lV'"o'
First Baptist, Rev. G. E. Young;
1890, sermon sermon The The, Supreme nst,o Glft of
Juniors: Z. song service and echoes
from Gods harvest fields; Endeavor
meeting subject. What My Denomina-
ton Is Planning for the Future"
First Universalist, Rev. Grant van
Blarcom speaker: 11.30, morning serv-
ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-13
Funeral of Lee Weston

Lee Weston was buried Friday af-
ternoon from the Old South Church,
Rockwoods, Corner, Belgrade. Rev.
Mr. Lowe Of the Methodist Church,
Augusta, officiated. A choir and or
ganist from Augusta furnished music.
The little church was filled With
friends come to pay this last token
of respect to young man whom all
had known and esteemed. The Off
ciating minister had been his pastor
while he was a student in RumfOrd.
and spoke of him from intimate
knowledge. The church was frag-
rant with flowers and bright with
autumn leaves and ported plants.
Sad as was the occasion, there was
in leaf and flower a sign of hope.
hint that death is but the prelude to
a fuller life. The choir sang most
beautifully Lead Kindly Light" and
Nearer my God to Thee" The en-
tire service was most impressive.
The interment vas in the Belgrade
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-13
HalloWell Gridders
Meet Winthrop Today

Hallowell High will play Winthrop
this afternoon on the muster field.
1t will be a good game and one worth
seeing. Every one should drop his
lob and hike for the field in good
time for the first kickoff. Coach
Falconi reports that the boys have
been putting in some extra hard work
all the week. The weak spots in the
line as shown in the Bar Harbor
game have been patched up. George
Hinkley will be in the game and will
add strength to the line. Weston. un-
fortunately. must be out. But the
boys will put up a game worth com
ing to see. Get behind and boost
them, one and all. At the end are
to be Boothby. Ballard, Luce and sEu-
gene Arata: tackles. e. Hinkley. g.
Huxley. NJ. Arata; guards, Fickery,
and Kellogg: centers. Gum. Greeley;
backfied, Masciadri, Alvin johnson.
KENNETH Johnson. Lerette, w. john
SON. and Lister. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-13

GARDINER LOCAL NEWS !
OFFICE: II Main Avenue Telephone 37-W
Hours II to Il M-3.3o to 40 p. M.
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. William Keezer Of Maiden.
Mass, and Mrs. Avis Noble and Mrs.
Mamie Lezey of Dorchester, Mass,
who have been the guests Of Mrs.
Charles Marston, Central street have
returned to their homes.
Mrs. Alice While, Mrs. Frank Max
cy and Mrs. Maud Robinson are in
Boston for a few days.
Fred Haskell was a caller in Lew
iston, Friday.
Arthur Bubar was business caller
in Portland, Friday.
Arthur Baker was business caller
in Portland Friday.
Miss Helen Robinson who has been
attending Pennington Normal school
is is passing the week end at her
home in this city.
Miss Hildred Weymouth who Is at
tending Bliss Business college is
passing the week end as the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wey-
mouth, Central street.
Jerome Hickey Of North Whitefleld
was a business caller in town, Fri
day.
II. C. Anderson of Boston was a
, business caller in Gardiner, Friday.
Miss Anna M. Hayes who is tea
ching school in Rumford is passing
the week end as the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Hayes, Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-13
OAKLAND
Church Notices

At the Methodist church Sunday
Rev. Weston P. Holman. pastor
morning worship Il at 1880 o'clock
preaching by Rev. Edward II.
Brewster Of Portland; Sunday school
at HAS, classes for all ages, Fred
A. Wyman. superintendent: happy
song service with brief address by
hour service at o'clock: special
song service with brief address by
the pastor; Epworth League at par
sonage Tuesday evening at 100
o'clock; prayer and testimonial SER
vice Thursday evening at the vestry;
noon at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. Edward
II. Brewster, followed by the Sun
day school.
Sunday, Rev. Milton C.\ Bennett,
pastor, morning worship at 1890
o'clock special music by the chorus
choir Sunday school will be held at
the close of the service. Dean E.
Wheeer, superintendent.
United Baptist church, Rev. Fran
els S. Bernauer, pastor; 1880 A. M.
public worship. sermon by the pas
tor. Zion in Travail, or the Cost Of
Soul-winning." Music by quartet,
Ted Pierce Of Colby college, Mrs.
Ethel Publicover, Mrs. Annie Lock-
hart, H l.. Patten, organist, Miss
Lena Kerr; IL noon, Sunday school.
Reports on winnings for rally Sun
day: p. NJ, Junior Endeavor; 6 P.
NJ, Christian Endeavor meeting led
by the pastor; us P. NJ. Peoples
service. New books with orchestra
ton will be used by chorus choir
and orchestra. the later to be COM
posed of Colby students and local
talent. Let everyone come and en-
joy the rousing song service. Ted
Pierce will sing. There will be a