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Evening star., 1923-09-28

her eyes az she asked over and over
again about her brother. Once she
whispered scovertly to Hawkins:
Things do come out like stories
stometimes, don't they?"
We'll, Peter, my son." old Alden
finally announced over his cigar and
coffee, you are an Alden after all. /
always knew you would come
through, somehow, after you had
learned to buck the waves'-looking
meaningly at Stivers. Now that you
have made the conquest of the hills.
II presume you win ccondescend to
return to San Francisco?
Yes, father" Pete.s words came
confusedly fast as he BOXED full into
the blushing face of Tam, yes. when
I've finished the conquest
He continued to look at her, even
after he had spoken. Then observing
the evident discontinue of Hawkins,
he added:
But maybe the Dead Horse Mine
needs a laborer, and think, dad. that
you and Uncle John both need a
change of air. They say the noun
tains here are wonderful in the
springtime, aren't they. Tam?'
"oh-vjust wonderful" she muir
INJURED
The End.
Evening star., 1923-09-28
CONTINUED from Yesterdays Starr

The enthusiasm that radiated from
the prisoners box spread rapidly over
the entire room. Houston, Browning
and Sharpe alone seeming suddenly
chilled. They twitched nervously at
papers and whispered excitedly
among themselves. During the recess
Demons and Jud Weeks had entered
the courtroom, and now sat in con-
ference with the three.
1T appears" the court announced,
that the state of Montana has for
some time past boen honored by the
presence of Judge Jonathan Stivers.
who for twenty years has enjoyed the
distinction of being one of the lead
ing jurists of the state of California,
Although no needs no credentials in
any court in the land, he has pre-
sented today all of the papers, signed
taken other necessary steps to ad-
nit himself to practice in this court.
in the case now at bar"
Houston, shaking visibly, arose to
his feet,
the people. 1 would like to examine
his credentials"
The papers were duly handed over,
hut the overwhelming blow was too
much for even the astute Houston,
and he made the most of bad be-
ginning by stipulatinS that Judge
StlNeFs De duIllIltu 10 ueIenu the
prisoners at bar.
For the first time Judge Stivers
permitted his eyes to meet those of
the astounded and radiantly happy
Pete. With difficulty he signaled as
best he gould that the prisoners
should maintain a quiet, dignified
manner while the formalities of the
trial were in order. Then, as the
necessary details were being ar
ranged. he walked quietly over to the
box. shook hands calmly with his
clients, conferred with them briefly
and then informed the court that he
was willing to proceed to trial.
Following his remarks. the court
asked:
rs the state ready?"
Ready" Houston replied
rs the defense ready?"
Stivers addressed the court.
Your honor, in this rather unu-
sual matter of the people VS.. Peter
Alden, jr.; Brud Hawkins, Susie Nor
gan and others, l move that the case
be dismissed.
First, Because the papers filed in
the case are wholly Illegal and If
regular, as will lie pointed out if the
occasion demands
Second. Because the complaining
witness. certain j. d, Browning.
now In this court. together with
every material witness they have
Evening star., 1923-09-28

what she whispered in reply sent
Pete's heart pounding in sudden &C.
stasy.
Old Hawkins took 1t all In. like the
sage he was, then leaned over and
whispered to them both,
''She sent her precious record to
your Uncle John long ago. Pete. but
the foxy old codger wouldn't let us
say a word to any"
At this point the court raised its
voice and drew the. attention even of
the ex-prisoners.
IT understand" the court was say
ling, that federal officers are here
present. The case before the bar Is
therefore dismissed, and court ad-
iourned. in order that they may do
Pete, fairly dragging Tam and
Hawkins with him, staggered for
ward and took the slender form of
Judge Stivers in his arms and fairly
shook the tender words of greeting
from him.
"Oh. Mr.. Stivers, 1 thought you had
forgotten us, where have you been?"
Tam asked between sobs of joy.
Only way to do 1t, little girl; il
those crooks had seen US talking to-
gether, we might have had harder
time" p,
Judge Stivers." Hawkins trem-
bling voice broke in, I've had many
happy day In my fifty-odd years.
but this one Is the best of all The
girl here didn't know what to do with
her evidence, but I know men. When
Pete addressed those poker cards to
stuff. too. knew from the first
Pete was not
Not a thief" Pete broke in. "go
on, say it,
'Oh, that" Stivers interrupted.
Pete tried to convict himself, that's 8
all. by writing such fool letter TO
us; the office manager stole the
money"
Then father knows?" it was the
first time Pete had had an opportu-
nifty to ask the one question upper
most in his mind.
Yes, you young gorilla" old Stiv-
ers had been waiting for the aues-
tion. II left him with the governor
at Helena; he'll be here tonight, Now
for Heavens sake come and get
cleaned up; hire all the BARRIERS in
town; we want to have a family din
ner tonight, just we five."
" X
That night, under the soft lights
of a private dining room, the best
Moapa could furnish, Pete. again the
we'll bred, immediately dressed city
man, affectionately patted the shoul-
der, first of his father. whose fond
eyes fairly devoured him. and then
OF Juuge StlNerS, VINO continued 10
berate both Pete and his father, in
good d-natured fun, telling them re-
peatedly, between winks at Hawkins
and Tam. that old Uncle John had to
come tos the rescue after all.
1t was probably the happiest mo-
mcnt in the life of Brud Hawkins,
and already he was making plans
for the future of the Dead Horse
Mine; plans that included a huge
dredge for the placer miners.
Tam alone could scarcely restrain
the tears'of JOY that kept yelling to
Evening star., 1923-09-28
GOMPERS SAYS LABEL
| IS VITAL TO UNIONISM

By the Associa ted Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, September "a
Samuel Gompers. delegate to the
label trades department of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, sat in it's
sessions here in his capicity as
delegate, but spoke in his capacity
as president of the American Fedora
tion of Labor, urging steady pressure
in behalf of the recognition and use
of the label as a means of keeping
upionism before the public and Greats
ing favorable attitude toward trades
unions.
Every influence that has kept con-
ditions of labor in the United States
from retrogression, has come from
organized labor" he declared. "And
it was the resistance of organized
labor to the drives and campaigns
to reduce wages after the war that
saved us and has brought about the
present day conditions wherein nearly
every workingman is employed in
gainful occupation under living con-
ditions that are tolerable.
'In no other country in the world
has this been the case-7and in no
other country in the world did labor
fight to protect itself against the
attacks that were made to disor-
ries- allowed it's attention to be di-
verted from the issue and was led
away to follow false gods"
Evening star., 1923-09-28
PROTESTS REPORT
ON CHILD LABOR
In Letter to Secretary Davis,
Editor Challenges Accuracy
of Bureau Figures.
nv the Associated Press


CHARLOTTE, y. c., September IS.
-Characterizing as "a tricky and un-
derhand showing of statistics" the
recent announcement of figures OF
the children's bureau of the Depart
ment of Labor showing more than
s5 per cent increase In child labor
since the annulment of the federal
child labor law, David Clark, pub
Usher of the Southern Textile Bull
letin, made public a letter of pro-
test" which he had written 10 Sec-
retary Davis of the Department of
Labor
objects to Comparison.
Mr. Clark pointed out that 'the
periods selected for comparison were
the first six months of 1892, when
there was unemployment and idleness
in almost every industrial section,
which composed period of unusual
Industrial activity" and declares
that there is no evidence that there
was a greater increase I'm the en-
ployment of young people or fourteen
to sixteen years of age than or older
parsons nor is there any evidence
that there was any employment IN
violation of state laws or outside
of the limits of the recent federal
child labor law.
1T was a tricky and underhand
use of statistics. which conveyed to
the public the idea that child labor
had increased 35 per cent since the
federal child labor law had been
declared unconstitutional, and yet
there was no evidence whatever that
any of the increased employment was
due in any way to the cancellation
OF the federal child labor law" said
Mr. Clark's letter to Mr.. Davis.
Says Figures Are Misleading.
Charging that the statistics made
public are misleading, Mr.. Clark said,
I'VE might compare the tourists in
Florida during the first quarter of
1923 with those present during the
second quarter and state that there
was 80. per cent decrease in the
Florida tourist business"
Evening star., 1923-09-28
TAGGART MUCH IMPROVED.

BOSTON. September 2s,-An 'ap-
preciable improvement in the condi-
tion of Thomas Taggart, former
chairman of the democratic national
committee, in the last two days was
reported by DR.. Harold G.. Tobey. un-
der whose care he has been since last
Friday. Mr.. Taggart has not suffered
from further post-nasal hemcrrhages,
the specialist stated. He will re-
turn to his summer home in Hyannis-
port on his discharge from the hos
1,if
Evening star., 1923-09-28
The Yellow Trail
By E. MANCHESTER BOLDLY.
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A train of thought arrives no place
il it is running we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
WEEKS EVENTS
MONDAY Miss Maj gare Kennedy wedding Mr. Hardaway Frazer will event of September 18

 Josephine party gare Kennedy wedding Hardaway Frazer will be event of September IS. Frank Means will at 10 home 223 Fourteenth honor of Miss Marga ct Conniff, bride-elect. honor of Miss Margaret Kennedy brde-elect rs iso b as % eeufoa M % m b % bon p % et at Miss % Wa .onnf whose wedding will be of September 15
 WEDNESDAY The wedding Miss Mary Gladys Garden and MT George Bridges rs s0q 55as sasR fs o b s 2G club will entertain large dancing party South Twentyninth Mrs Raymond McCafy will entertain at bridge at in honor Mrs E. will entertain luncheon the Hlman hotel at honoring Miss Margaret Conniff, brideelec Dinner dance at Lnger Longer Lodge Luncheons at Southern club Luncheons Country club.
 THURSDAY Sol Macosson von give Octavia White Home for Aged Women, Cable hall at sao F. m Mrs C. w. Brown and Mrs Howell Cobb will entertain at linen Miss Margaret Kennedy, brde-eect
 FRIDAY Miss Mary Evelyn oNei will entertain the members the Elite Mrs Charles Hennegan will be hostess at luncheon, honong Miss The faculty college at formal reception at Renfroe hall at g o'clock in the evening. wedding party the guests reception after the rehearsal cf the wedding plans. o. S.. of the grand officers at the chapter room at 8 p.
 SATURDAY The wed ing of r James Lgon Williams of Memphis the brides sister, Mrs Thomas Vaughn 1737 Miss Katherine Newsom and Margaret Proctor will entertain breakfast and bridge in honor of Miss Margaret Kennedy bride Carrie Lee Wmo party in compli Miss Margaret Kennedy whose wedding will be the members of the FrazerKennedy wedding party. Luncheons Country club. Luncheons at Southern club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
CHOIRS FOR SIT. MARY'S
 AND TEMPLE EMANUEL.

Mrs. Edna Gockel Gussen. organ ist and choir master at St. Mary S on the Highlands and Temple Emanu- -El has completed the per sonnel of the choirs at both these churches for the season of 1923-24 and some of Birmingham's mosl pleasing singers have been en- gagged.
 At. St. Mary's Miss Myra Ban croft Olive. former Birmingham resident, who has been in China for the past seven years will be the soprano her voice beIng pronounced of very beautiful quality. MT. Carl ton Smith will be the tenor and Mr. Broyles, basso.
 At the temple. Miss Olive will be the soprano, Mrs. P. J. Smith, con- tralto; MT. Phil Mcclure, tenor, and Mir. Leon Cole, basso. On festival and holiday occasions, Mrs. Gussen augments the regular choir by an extra quartet and those composing this quartet will be Miss Elizabeth, Roberts of Louisville, who has come to Birmingham to reside and teach voice In the Birmingham Conserva- tory of Music; MT. Carlton Smith, tenor, and MT. Leo Karpeles. bassO.
 Mrs. Gussen announces plans for oratorios to be presented at Christ mas. Tide and the Eastern season at St. Marys as we'll as other mu- sical program to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MASTER GRIMES CELEBRATES
 BIRTHDAY SATURDAY.

JONES, Ala, Sept. S.-(special.)- I One of the loveliest parties of the season was the birthday party at which Master Orlando Tolbert Grimes entertained about thirty guests Saturday afternoon from four to six o'clock on the occasion of his fourth birthday.
 The apartments were beautifully decorated with cut flowers and as 1 the little guests entered they were each the recipient of caps and sashes.
 l They were then ushered out on the lawn where punch was served from an ice bowl by Mrs. H. D. Greason. Games were enjoyed on l the lawn until the little folks were invited to the fish pond where each child fished for his souvenir, cQn- sisting of bags of candy. Much fun and merriment was enjoyed here.
 The pinning of the tail on the don key was the most entertaining game played. Little Miss Helen James won the girls prize, a bottle of per | fume, for pinning the tail closest to the right place, and Master Nelson l Thomas won the boys, which was a box of marbles.
 At five o'clock the doors of the dining room were thrown open dis l playing most goreous table, COW cred with a lace dolly over pink satin with it's large birthday cake In the Center. containing four burn ing pink tapers. Pink and white hints were on the table in Bon Bon dishes and pink baskets, while streamers of pink and white ran from the corner of the table to the chandelier. A
 After each little guest had seen tie cake Master Orlando Tolbert, Jr.. walked up and blew the burning tapers out after which each cut the cake for the ring, thimble, dime and button. On a table nearby were the many nice and useful gifts each little friend brought, the time being spent for awhile looking on while Orlando opened each package with joy Ice cream and cake was served to each and on leaving each little girl wass given a fan and green balloon s a favor and each little boy was given a horn and red balloon.
 Mrs. Grimes was assisted in enter taining by her son, Master William Embry Crimes, Jr., her mother, Mrs. | o. T. Grimes of Tuscaloosa, rMs. II. D. Greason and Mrs. Louis By | rum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MISS OVERsTREET HONoREE AT MANY AFFAIRS

Miss Lila 0verStreets wedding Was made the occasion Of series oi beautiful entertainments In Greehs
 Mrs. Herbert Childress compli- mented Miss Overstreet with an att ernoon bridge party of sixteen tables. Miss Margaret Hobson won thA high score prize. Mrs Chlldr"ss was assisted in entertalnins pS se rne two lovely daughters of the house Misses Mollie and Julia Chiidress. The old Jones' -Childress home. In US grove of immense oceans anu oaks, Is an ideal residence for functlons and no home in the town IS mors famed for its hospitality.
 nsrs Annie Erwin Stollenwerck rendered Miss Overstreet reception at which were present the larse bridal party and many friends. MISS Overstreet was surpassinsly loNesS in an exquisite gown Of sunset cnii fon and picture hat. ..;rod
 Miss Margaret Hobson entertain'e2i at an evening reception. the colohlal home of the Hobsons was agiow Win lights and flowers. beautiful set ting for the beautiful young women and their escorts. .rts charming bride elect with beautl- fui morning bridge party. Mrs. | Overstreet was awarded the nish high score prize, a lovely souvenir. Mrs Charles E. g Waller, Jr" Was hostess at cards, complimenting tnls mmch- -feted young bride elect. Many out-of-town guests, having arrived for the wedding on Saturday were among the guests at thls toNeis
 Mrs. Thomas F. Knight entertained beautifully at 8 bridge luncheon TOT Mise Oyerstreet on Friday morning. The guests included Mrs Emmet | Seibels of Montgomery, Mrs. Wll- liams of Birmingham. Misses Camp of Virginia. An elaborate itneheon n was served at 1:30 o'clock 10 70
 Mrs. l.. J. Lawson entertained at large and brilliant bridge Tor MISE ! Overstreet Tables were arrahseu Tn fhe drawing rooms, nbrary anu | living room for 40 guests. Irophies es }. were awarded for high score anu vsrv attractive favors were placeo on inc tables for all guests
 The beautiful reception .enoele1a the bride by her parents, MT. ana Mrs. w. w. Overstreet, was gatn srinr of the innumerable frlends oi tbis the most brilliant and neloveo young woman ever reared in Greens- The wedding on Saturday sfter- noon at o'clock was the ocIas,o.i of an immense gathering or iriehu'' In and out-of-town guests:
 Mr and Mrs Camp left TOT an "A tended wedding trip to the Cahau,an Rockies. Pacific coast. Panama, Iups' New York, thence to tneir hoihe " Franklin, Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MT. Wadeson And Miss Holt Haue Home
 Wedding

In the presence of her family and a | few relatives and close friends, Miss Corrie Holt plighted her troth on Sat- urday afternoon to Mir. Ralph Wey- man Wadeson.
 The words of the service were spoken at 2:3O o'clock, by Rev. W. k. Howell of Leighton, an uncle of the groom.
 Before the ceremony Miss Elizabeth Shannon sang, T Love You Truly and "All For You" accompanied by Mrs. Beatrice Tate Wright at the piano, who also played the wedding march,
 First in the bridal party came the maid of honor, Miss Alabama Holt, a sister of the bride, piquantly charm ing in A costume of black satin with trimmings of cream, and carrying an arm bouquest of yellow asters. Frances Phillips, the little flower i girl was dainty in a frock of blue and carried a graceful basket of white rosebuds Master Huntington Howell, Jr., wearing a suit of white satin, carried the ring In the heart of a white rose.
 The bride, wearing a handsome gown of blue fsgeorgette, with access sories of tan, and carrying a bouquet of white rosebuds and forget me-nots, was girlishly beautiful as she en- tered on the arm of her father, MT. Allen M. Holt. Before the improvised altar of ferns, cut flowers and palms, they were met by the groom and his best man, sis brother, MT. J. T. Wade son. When Rev. Howell had spoken the words uniting the young couple, Miss shannon sang softly, "A Prayer i Perfect"
 The wedding was followed by an informal reception. Mrs. Allen M Holt, mother of the bride, dressed in brown georgette, received, assisted by Mrs. J. T. Jones, Mrs. Charles C. | woodrow, Mrs, Gus Lee and Mrs. Nair- nie H. Wadeson, mother of the groom.
 MT. and Mrs. Wadeson left on a short wedding trip after which they i will be at home at POS Pearl street south. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
REESE-BEELAND, ENGAGE
 MENT OF INTEREST,".

The announcement of the engage ment of Miss Louis Verdery Beeland of Greenville and Mir Ambrose Reese of Bessemer is of widespread interest to many friends over the state.
 Miss Beeland Is one of Greenville's s most popular and beautiful young women. She is of a sunny and happy 1 nature and possesses a delightful personality Miss Beeland did pre- paratory school work for two years at Hillside, Norwalk, Conn. She then went to Brenau and later to the Woman's college at Montgomery. She specialized in voice at both places, and her soprano voice is an unusual one, being sweet and rich in tone value.
 Mir. Reese is promising young business man of Bessemer, formerly of Georgiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
ENGAGEMENTS s

wion-N1r and Mrs Wilson the engage
 en of their daughter Lucille Mr. Harry Baylock the we'd ding to place in October. - ~, arnleyJudge and Mrs. A. Carnley or Ipa engagement and approaching marriage Gf their Ssugh emnized onO October 19, at their home. William w. Robbins announce the and approaching marriage daughter Elsie Eliza Schaz the wedding to take place in October D. G. Thompson announce the en- of F. Morris ot Ten nesee the date of the wedding o be announced later Edward Morgan Scosooro engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Verrese Ava Huff of Wichita Fals the wedding take place in October A. Beeand GreenV1e, Ala Louise Verdery Bessem Aa the marriage to take place al
 Earthman of Florence the approaching daughter, Eliza beth Eue the wedding take place in the early fall
 and Mrs Douglass G. Adar the en- their daughter Elizabeth Augustine, Petesch, the wedding take place the middle of October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
BEASLEY-PONELL
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Inc Powell to Mr.. Eugene T. Beasley. which took place Wednesday evening. Septem- Der 5, in the parlors of the South Highland Methodist church.
 Just before the ceremony the chimes played the Wedding March from Lohengrin. followed by "Oh, Promise Me- and T. Love You Truly" The ceremony was performed by pr. w. R. Hendrix In the presence of a few relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Beasley is a graduate of Lon coin Memorial University of Tennes- see and has made Birmingham her home for the past five years. Her charming personality has made her many friends here.
 Mir. Beasley is son of William H. Beasley of this city. He served in the World war, and since his return to Birmingham has been prominently connected in businesse here.
 MT and Mrs. Beasley left imme- diately after the ceremony for Chat tanooga and other points. They will be at home on South Nineteenth street after September 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MISS PRICE HONORED nv CLJJR

Miss Toots Price of Greenville. Texas, was honoree on Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Edna Mae King on Fountain Heights, when the Joy Skrs club ntr when the Joy Seekers club enter tained.
 Music and dancing were enjoyed throughout the evening.
 An ice course was served to Misses Tooss Price, Alba Catanzano, Dot Lindsay, Ira Lee Tucker, Varley Towles, Mildred McCarty, Margaret Taylor, Eloise Cookie. Edna Lewis, Edna Mae King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MIR. MERRILL HOST AT HOUSE PARTY

Mi. Jimmie Merrell was host at house party at his summer home at Blount Springs during the past week. having at his guests group of the younger society set of Birmingham and Chattanooga.
 MT. Merrelrs guests included: Misses Mary Evelyn O'Neiil, Alyce Crlst Dorothy Merrell. Vivian Van Dyke of Chattanooga and Gladys Merrell; Messrs. Denham Tucker, Newton Hall, Jerry Kennedy of Chat tanooga. The party. was chapero cd by Mir. and Mrs. Lee Merrell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
UNIVERSITY OPENING
 DANCES THIS WEEK

The university opening dances will be held on the nights of September II, 12 and IS at Riverview Park pa villion. Music will be furnished by Knox Ide's Serenaders. A large num- Der of visitors is expected to at- tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
o. F. $. HONORs
 GRAND OFFICERS

East Birmingham Chapter No. 2sar Order of the Eastern Star, will en- certain in honor of the grand of- ficers, Mrs. Louise Reed, worthy grand nfatron; MT. Horace J. Salter, worthy grand patron; Mrs. Mary Dunlap, grand chaplain, and Mrs. Sallie Seaton, grand marshal, on Fri day evening at o'clock, at the chapter room in east Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MRS, M,CAFFRY HONORS
 MISS CONNIFF

Among the pre-nuptial affairs planned in honor of Miss Margaret Conniff will be a bridge party on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Raymond McCaffry. Mrs. McCaf- fry will entertain on this occasion the members of her bridge club. Ya7ch has been disbanded since spring, and few extra guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MATINEE PARTY FOR
 MISS MARGARET KENNEDY

Miss Carrie Lee Wilmot will enter tain at a matinee party on Saturday afternoon, in compliment to Miss Margaret Kennedy. bride -elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
MRS. DOsTiCi< HOSTESS AT LYRIC PARTY

In compliment to. :. ra'snar San ders of Albany. Ga, who is the house guest of Mrs. II. w. Bostick. and to Miss Margaret Conniff. bride elect, Mrs. Bostick entertained several friends at a Lyric party on Saturday afternoon.