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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
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Fuch Painted As IndulSent Father
 To "Beauty Proof" Jury

CHICAGO. March 22.-The "beauty proof" jury hearing the $250.000 alienation of affection suit of Gladys Graham Fox, against her father-in- realtor. Thursday heard Fuchs painted as kind indulgent grand dad, instead of the cold hearted mon- ster he was pictured earlier in the week by the plaintiffs attorneys.
 Carleton E. Fox. son of the wealthy defendant and husband of the beau tiful plaintiff, said the Elder Fuchs was simply crazy about our two daughters" and would sit on the floor with them at nights, teaching them to play peek boo" and other chill dish games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

BIRTHS MT. and Mrs. B. F. Edwards. 5000 Mor- ris avenue. March IS; boy. Mir. and Mrs. James W. Poore. 3o13 North Twenty ninth street, March 21; girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Nick Pappas. 1901 Avenue G. Ensley. February 1S; girl. Mir. and Mrs. Judah Moses Holmes, Woodward, March H. boy. MMr. and Mrs. David M. Stancil. 3603 Avenue F, March q; boy
 DEATHS J. R. Griggs Hillman hospital. March 20; years.
 William B. Mann. 3os Thirty eighth street. Wylam. March 20; 43 years. William L. Brooks. 281S Avenue E, Ens- ley, March 1s; 51 years. Mrs. Margaret Gillian, Hillman hos pitaI, March 21; 32 years. J. F. Cook. South Highlands infirmary, March 20: s4 years ,., March 21: 70 years.
 Mrs. Catherine McNally, 1851 Hunts- vile Ave-, March 21: S6 years. Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Brown, Woodlawu infirmary, March 21: 72 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
WOMAN'S KHAN FORMED
ku klux Officials Are Surprised By
 Simmons' Proclamation

ATLANTA, Ga, March 22. = The Kamelia," woman's order of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, has been formulated and is ready to func- ton alongside of the Knights of the Ku Kfux klan," according to a state ment issued late tonight by William J. Simmons, former imperial wizard of the klan, who has appointed him self Fl Magus, or president of the organization.
 Headquarters of the Ku klux klan appeared surprised at the official proclamation"
 We know of no such order nor have officials of the klan been in communication with MT. simmons for several days said Fred J. Savage, major official of the klan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
ID PLAN MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES AT. PRATT CITY FRIDAY. All FraternaI Orders Will
 Unite in a Large
 Program
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE Ii EkALD ], Ensla.r Ala. March 22

A meeting of the board of direc- tors of the various fraternai orders of Pratt City will be held 'rlday evening at the Masonic Temple. be- ginning at 7.30 o'clock for the pur- pose of making arrangement for the annual Memorial Day exercises, which will be held at the Fraternal ceme- tery during the early part of May. Memorial bay services will include q large parade through the principal streets of Pratt City to the ceme- tery, where several memorial ad
 dresses will be delivered by promi- nent speakers. The largest orders taking part ill the Memorial Day eX- ercises will be the Masons, Knights of Pythias, odd Fellows, Eagles, An cient Order of Bibernians. Red Men, three Italian societies and several social clubs. At the cemetery the graves of all the deceased members of the different lodges will be visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
WOMEN TO ORGANIZE

The business and professional women of the Ensley district are in vited to attend meeting to be held in the parlors of the Elks Home, 2010 Avenue D, Ensley, Friday eve ming, at 7;30 o'clock, for the pur pose of organizing business and professional womens club. Dr. Lola Taylor and several other prominent members of the Birming gham Busi- ness and Professional Women's club. will be present and a most cordial invitation is extended to the wom- en of the district engaged in busi- ness pursuits to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
STILL IS DESTROYED

Bessemer deputies destroyed a 20O- gallon copper still near Adger Thurs day afternoon. The still was filled with beer mash which was also de- stroyed and small quantity of li- quor was captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
Prof. ". H. Blasingame was heard

Prof. W. H. Blasingame was heard with interest by the Rotarians at their weekly luncheon Thursday, in an address on health. The program was given over to the celebration of Father and Son week and the ad- dress was on Help" The address was of special significance in it's observ- ance. There was only one member absent from the Thursday luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
4.H0USE IF DAv|D' BREED ATTORNEY,
 WITNESS ASSERTS.
Claim Officials Interceded to Prevent Prosecution of
 Colony Leader

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March 22.- (By Asstc tciated Press. )-Declarat ions that the Israelite House of David rien county to avert an investigation of alleged immoral conditions within the domain of the cult and that an appeal was once made to the gov ernor to prevent an inquiry by fed eral agencies, marked the testimony today of Mrs. Esther Hansell in the suit for financial accounting brought by her parents-at-law, Mir and Mrs. John Hansell of Nashville, Tenn. who charge they were made the victims of fraud by the colony Mrs. Hansell brought ner testimony to a climax with a passionate plea for action against the House of David and challenge to attorneys of the cult to bring into court girls she declared had been mistreated by it's leader, Benjamin David PurneH Girls of tender age, now in the col ony, she declared, would bear 4out the sensational charges of immortality practiced under the guise of religious ceremonies.
 Ferris Sought.
 Intercession tf United States Sena- tor Woodbridge N. Ferris, then gov ernor of Michigan, was sought by the cult in 1914, the witness declared, when federal inquiry threatened
 Mrs. Hansell, who was secretary to Purnell, went to Mir Ferris home at Big Rapids with Mary Purnell, wife of the cult leader, with a plea that the state institute an inquiry to fore stall action.
 Their request was laid before the ba of all who had already fled to Canada, and directed their efforts from there, the witness declared.
 Several days later Purnell returned to Benton Harbor and wrote Mir. Fer ris, asking what action he planned. The governors reply was not known to the witness At any rate, she said. no investigation was made by any body.
 Summons Prosecutor.
 About that time rumors were heard that an investigation was planned by county authorities and Purnell summoned Chester F. OHara. prose- cutor, to the House of Shiloh. his palace in the colony.
 Mrs. Hansel1, as secretary to- the cult leader, was present, she said. Purnell, she continued, urged O'Hara not to issue a warrane for him and to quaSh plans for the lnqulry. The witness swore O'Hara said he would see that no warrant was issued and that justices of the peace were so instructed. None were issued, she said.
 Tn what way was the favor re- ciprocated?" Attorney Walter Nelson, for the plaintiff, asked.
 "Purnell discussed with me the question of showing O'Hara his ap- preciaton,' the witness said, and had me help him go through his collection of jewels. We finally se- lected a costly one, suitable for g stick pin.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
PYTHIANs TO MEET

Members of Steel City Lodge, No, 190, Knights of Pythias, are planning to hold a social meeting next Tues day evening, beginning at s o'~3ock, in their hall on Avenue E. An in teresting program has been arranged for the entertainment, which will in clude a number of musical seiec- tions and speakings. All members of the Pythian Sisters of the Knights of Pythias are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
MONDAY RADIO PROGRAM
Garber Davis Orchestra Will Provide
 Evening Exercise

Garber Davis orchestra will broad cast WSY's program at o'clock Mon day evening.
 As soon as it was heard that these primer musicians were to be in Bir- mingham. they were offered an en- gagement by wire. which they ac- cepted immediately.
 During the past three weeks a great refinement has been made in the super-power station, and it is now possible to give Birmingham listeners the same mellow, exact tones that far-away receiving sets have brought out. The change is especially noticeable when orchestra music Is broadcast. Birmingham radio fans will be able to hear this famous orchestra exactly as it sounds in the studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
JOHNSON LEAVES FOR NICE

PARIS. March 22.-Senator Hiram Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, with Alexander P. Moore. the American ambassador to Spain, are leaving for Nice today. MT. Macre will remain on the Riviera for several days while the senator and his wife plan to visit Rome. Beyond that trip. Mir Johr- son has no definite plans, although he may go to the Near East.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
MRS. WEEKS ILL
Wife Of Secretary Taken To Wash
 ingtOn On Special Train

BRUNSWICK. Ga, March 22. = special train for the east left here tonight with Mrs. John w. Weeks. wife of the Secretary of War. who was taken i'll on board the yacht Ev erglades, off the Georgia coast last night. Mrs. Weeks is being taken to Washington. A bulletin issued by attending physicians here early to- night said her condition had improved since her arrival here.
 Mrs Weeks is being accompanied by Secretary Weeks and MT. and Mrs. R. NJ. Thompson. owners of the yacht Everglades. They were returning to Washington by water from Florida when the yacht was forced to put in here on account of Mrs. Weeks ill., ness. MT. and Mrs. Weeks came south with President Harding and his Oarty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
TWO RUNAWAY BOYS
Nashville Youths On Way To Florida
 Stopped Here.

Embarked in the world at an early age. bound for "any place in Florida where oranges grow" three Nashville boys, aged about IA, were delivered to juvenile court authori- t:es Thursday night by the police department. The boys, Dolphin Byers, Meadell Miller and Marvin Maynard. stated they had started from Nashville Wednesday night. Their combined capital of s1.50 was exhausted by the time they reached Birmingham and they expressed themselves as sorry they had left home. They will be returned to Nashville, Friday, it is believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
LUMBER COMPANY LOSES
Damages For $1,2OO Are Awarded
 Defendant

MONROEVILLE, Ala, March 22.- (Special Leased Wire.)-The second day of circuit court was held with the weather near freezing tempera,, ture. The whole of this week will be devoted to getting the large num- Der of civil cases off the docket: Ihe terday was the suit brought by l.. C. Gaston vs Southern Hardwood Lum. Der company, in which the plaintiff was awarded s1,200 for alleged in- iurieS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
TO REuEARsE PLAY

All members of Stonewall chapter, U. D. C., are requested to be at the Ensley opera house Friday afternoon at ? o'clock for the rehearsal of the play. sister Masons." which will be presented Friday evening, April [. While the cast of characters carries only 12 names, the entire membership of the chapter is required for the staging of the play, and all are urged to attend the rehearsal Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23

ed and flowers will be placed. A number of committees will be ap- pointed at the meeting Friday night to bake arrangements for tn Me morial Day exercises and all mem bers of the board of directors of the different lodges are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
DEMAND MODESTY
Jury Has Old-Fashioned Idens About
 Athletic Uniforms

oUITMAN, Miss, March 22.-Mod- esty in all things is evidently the motto of the Clark county grand jury, which has just made its report before adjourning. According to the report the uniforms worn by the boy members of the basketball and other athletic teams of the various schools are evidently too abbreviated. At tention of the county officials is called to this scantiness in cloth, and the recommendation is made that ef- forts be made to secure more mod est uniforms" No mention is made of the uniforms by the girls ath= letic teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
POULTRY SHOW AT' BESSEMER CLAIMS. | \ RGE INTEREST
Many Raisers and Others Are Expected to Attend
 Event
BESSEMER BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD


 The poultry and egg show to De held at -Bessemer April 12 to II IS attracting wide attention throughout the district. On account of the inten- sive publicity the poultry division of the Chamber of Commerce has carried out among the rural schools extraor- dinary interest has been aroused. Hundreds are planning to attend the exhibition and the daily classes which will be held in connection with it. Committees are busy this week com pleting arrangements for the exhibi- tion. It will be held at 1914 Second avenue and according to Carl Brad ley, chairman of this committee, ar engagements will be made at once for equipping and decorating the build ing.
 W. NJ Strickling, chairman of, the arrangement committee, has secured prizes and made plans for. the basis on which the awards will be made. There will be an extension course which will be of educational value. This will be carried out as follow up after the close of the exhibition. This exhibition is held under the aus pices of the Bessemer Chamber Of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
VALENTINO MAY VISIT
Might Include Birmingham In Tour
 With Winifred Hudnut.

It is expected that Rodolph Valen- tino, the popular "Shiek" of the screen will include Birmingham in his present itinerary. Valentino, in with Winifred Hudnut, his. wife and a body of musicians, is touring the country giving Valen tino balls in the larger cities. Rec ord breaking crowds have turned out to see the Shiek wherever he has appeared and it is believed that mingham movie fans would well come him with open arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
AWARDED sS.0 900 DAMAGES

K .. White, Of IrOndaIe, was awarded damages in the sum of $5,0O0 Thursday for injuries sustained in an automobile accident March 16. 1922, when his automobile collided with truck belonging to the Standard Fuel and Material company. White sought S25.000. The case was heard before Judge Dan A. Greene in circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
CLASS SEES JURY. TRIAL
Young Barristcrs At ChatOm Study
 Law At First Hand

CHATOM, Ala, March 22.-(Spe- ciaI Leased Wire.)-Prof. R. D. Hod- nette, principal of the county high school of this place, and who is also conducting a class in commercial law in the school, carried the class on Tuesday to hear and see the trial of civil case in the circuit court now in session. Every member of the class was requested to take notes and part of class period was later given to the discussion of the case and the opinions of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
THIEF DRAWS SURPRISE
 IN HANDBAG HE STEALS
Wallet Contained Handcuffs h.
 stead Of Money

Somewhere in Birmingham Thurs day night was a disappointed thief. Somewhere in the city disillusioned thief was cursing a cruel and nalig- nant fate which placed IS pairs of handcuffs in nice white money bag instead of the pay roll, which, ac- cording to tradition, goes in such 9 bag.
 When State Transfer Officer Joe Wilson, on his way to Montgomery Thursday night with two prisoners, relaxed his gaze at the Louisville and Nashville station moment from the money bag in which he lad placed the handcuffs. it disappeared. Passengers told of having seen an unidentified man leave the depot hur- riedly carrying a white bag.
 Officers at the county jail expressed the hope that the handcuffs would be left at some place where they might be found and returned to o. ficer Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
PERSONAL MENTION

Oak Crest Rebecca lodge, No. So. will meet in the l. o. O. F. hall Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Work in the degrees will be put on and all mem bers are requested to be present.
 The Young Peoples Missionary so- ciety of the Shadyside Methodist church will meet with the superin- tendent. Mrs F. r. Steele, Friday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock.
 The members of the Woman's Mis- sionary society of the Shadyside Methodist church will conduct a pre- Easter white sale at the Aloia Kodak parlor on Nineteenth street Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry B. Autrey have named their young son Henry Benge. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE CLUB.

The members Of the Wednesday fridge club were delightfully."- enter tained by Mrs. Fred Stover this week. variety of blossoms gave a springlike setting to rooms where the tables were placed for games of bridge The prizes were set of ice tea glasses and were awarded to Mrs. w. P. Golson and Mrs. Eugene Honeycutt. A salad course with cof- fee was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
PROMOTEs AIR RACE

PARIS, March 22.-(By Associated Press. .)-Commodor Louis D. Beau mont, of Texas, who Is now at Nice. has offered cup to the Aero club of France for 300-kilometer race by airplanes under conditions similar to those prescribed for the Gordon Ben nett trophy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
EARLY GARDENS WIPED

Those who planted early gardens in this community will have to re- plant, as the cold weather of the last day or two has played havoc with young plants. Fear is also expressed that the strawberry crop is badly damaged by the excessive cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
TO REPEAT PLAY

A three-act college comedy. "At the End of the Rainbow" which was pre- scented at the Pratt City hall Thurs day evening. will be repeated Friday evening beginning at o'clock. The play is an annual affair given by the senior Epworth League of the Pratt City Methodist church for the purpose of raising funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
N1Rs wATSON DJEs

F'AIRMONT, w. Va, March P. = Mrs. Clarence M. Watson, wire of for mer United tSates Senator Watson, died at her home here today. MT. and Mrs. Watson arrived in New York last Saturday from Southampton, England, where she had been ill for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
,,,pnuNsCoTT WEDDING

Willie Burden and Miss Sallie Scott of Franklin were married in the probate office here, Judge M. M. Fountain officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
MRS, DOwNEY TO SPEAK.

Mrs. c. N. Downey of Atlanta, re- gicnal secretary of the Woman's Mis- :. sionary society of the Christian church will address the women of the church Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Downey possesses a fund of information regarding this society and her appearance here Mon- 6ay is creating much interest.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Westside Baptist church held meeting at the home of Mrs. Stringfellow this week. "The Wond- ering Jew in Brazil" was the subject studied. It was conducted by Mrs. Fruit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
MISS HAMPTON DIES

Miss Agnes Bratton, age so years, died at her home on Third street. Pratt City, early Thursday morning following illness of six weeks. Miss Bratton was well known throughout the district. having resided here practically all her life. She was, un- til her illness, night operator of the T. C. I. exchange at Ensley. Funeral arrangements will be announced later pending the arrival of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
FRUITS DAMAGED

Heavy frost greeted the eyes of people of this part of the state Tues day morning. This followed closely the frost of Saturday last. The frosts and the bitter cold weather attend ant has done great damage to the fruit croR here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
ALLEGED INSULT BRINGS FINE

Alleged to have insu1ted a woman guest of the Oregon hotel. where he was employed. Bennie Richard, IS. negro. 10jS Martino street, was sen tenced to 1S0 days in the city jail and fined s100 by Judge Henry J. Mar tin in police court Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
WILL GIVE CONCERT

A concert will be given by the members of the Birmingha m South ern Glee club at the Fairfield Meth odist church Friday evening, begin
 nig at o'clock. The concert is under the auspices of the Women's Mis- sionary society of the church. Aft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
STUDENTS PRESENT PLAY

The students of the Minor High school will present the play, Mir. Bob" in the auditorium of the school Friday evening. Curtain will rise at s o'clock. The proceeds will be used for the athletic association snd in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
NOTED ARTIsT DEAD

GUILFO ORD SURREY, England. March 22.-Benjamin Williams Lead CT. widely known English nainter. died here today. He celebrated his ninety second birthday on March 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
ENSLEY RIiREAu

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau Age Herald correspondent will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy. Ensley, 406W. The circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at 309ia Nineteenth street, Room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23

the publication of the school annex. One of the busses of the Ensley merchants and business men bus lines will make the route to San dusky from Crumley's chapel at De- cona for the convenience of the chap ter from that section, leaving San dusky at : o'clock. Others may reach the school by the regular Null ga or Bayview route. Busses will leave Ensley on their regular sched- ule. Patronage of the public s so- licited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
SMALL, FIRE

The Ensley and Fairview fire de- partment were called to the residence of w F.. EubankS at 3509 Bessemer boulevard. Thursday morning about 8 o'clock The fire started from an orerheated ash pit and caused about q $l0 damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
SERVING MEALS,

The women of Trinity Episcopal church are serving dinner and sup per at the Business Woman's lunch rooms on third avenue. Sphagetti and waffles form the delightful menu. They will continue to serve these meals through Saturday eve ming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
BURIAL GROUND DONATED

John H. Tucker, negro janitor Of the Realty building. will donate 40 acres near Valley Creek. about five miles from Bessemer for a negro cemetery, and has asked the aid of the Chamber of Commerce in hav- ing a bridge built across the creek leading to this plat of ground. The negro section at Cedar Hill cemetery is about filled up and the colored people are in need of cemetery in this immediate district, it is stated. The Chamber of Commerce will give every assistance possible in having the bridge built, and assisting in the organization of cemetery company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
MASoNS TO MEET

The regular meeting of Globe lodge No. 7S1, A. F. x A. M will be held Friday evening at the Ensley Masonic temple. A full attendance of mem bers is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23

ev the concert Tom Temple, Jr, member of the club, will entertain the other members at a buffet lunch at field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
BEssEMEn DEFEATS WILKES.

BeSSemer HIBh schCOI defeated Wilkes in the first ball game of the season. 10 to 9. Thursday afternoon. This was a practice game and was played at the rolling mill field, giv- ing the Bessemer fans their first opportunity to see the home team in action. The hitting of the Bessemer team featured the game and Harris. Hendricks, Parsons and Smith led the Bessemer swatters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
ROTARY ANN CLJJR.

The Rotary Ann club was enter tained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. G. Woodrow. In the short business session a report was ready from the Rotary conven- tion held in Birmingham last week The club voted to give $10 toward improvement to be made at the Car negie library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
TICKETS GO RAPIDLY

Father and Son banquet by Friday afternoon, according to R. l.. Coons, as only few of the 300 tickets re- main to be sold. The lunch room at the high school will only ac-
 commodate 300 and 1t is certain that more than this number will wish to
 attend. Dr. HIS. M. Edmonds will be the principal speaker at the banquet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-23
PERsoNAL MENTION.

w. P. Harris is quite ill at his home on Third avenue.
 Mrs. Howard Walker, who has been the guest of her parents. MT.