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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
VITAL CITY MEASURES HANG FIRE THIS WEEK,
 PENDING IN LEGISLATURE
Underpasses, Vaducts, Parks Tax Division, Home Rule, Garbage Disposal, New City Hall Bond Re1cton Costs And Many Minor Matters Affecting Birmingham s Development Come Up

Birmingham faces more serious development problems this week and has more at stake pending before the legislature, city officials say than. probably any time in it's his tory.
 tnderpasses. viaducts, parks, tax division, home rule, garbage dis posal, the new city hall, bond re- duction costs and many minor mat ters are all being worked on with such prizes at stake as the opening up of unimpeded traffic between the the two main divisions of the bus mess section; the health of the com munity; the opportunity for the chil- dren to get the exercise they need to properly develop, and for hundreds of thousands of dollars to be used in municipal improvements annu- ally which the city should get but is not getting today.
 City Commissioner w l.. Harrison and w. E. Dickson, aided by City At torney W. J. Wynn, and Assistant City Attorney w. A. Jenkins are bearing the brunt of much of the work, while President D. E. Mc-en- don is quietly continuing the fight he initiated for bond sales improve ment.
 In Montgomery Commissioner Dickson is at work on protecting the interests of Birmingham in leg islation affecting the construction of the Twenty Fourth street Viaduct and the underpasses at Twentieth Eighteenth and Fourteenth streets where Mir. Wynn and MT. Dickson have been spending several days each week on the matter in hand.
 At home Mir. Dickson is endeav- bring to handle economically the present collection and disposal of garbage and get the right man foc the survey of the city that will in fluence the future disposal of garb- age and which will it Is believed, re- suit in the installation of bat tery of incinerators.
 Commissioner Harrison Is visiting Montgomery in the interest of the creation of the park bill, pending before the legislature, which will take park supervision out of poli- tics and place 1t in the hands of an organization that will have no thought but the development of parks and playgrounds, yet work ing in harmony with the city com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
ELECTRIC DEALERS
 MEET WE EDNE ESDAY
Unusual Program Promised At Banquet To Be Held
 At HiIIman

Several numbers by professional en- tertainers will feature the banquet of the Birmingham branch of the National Association of Electric Con- tractors and Dealers at the Hilman hotel Wednesday night.
 Men from every branch of the in dustry have been invited Guests will include officials of the Alabama Power company and the personnel of the city electricians offic
 The official program has been kept a secret by the entertainment com mittee. They promise, however, that more good eats and real fun Is in store for those who attend than ever before since Birmingham was 8 gopher hole.
 The Hilman hotel cafe is given over entirely for the evening to the ban quet and entertainment which will start at o'clock and continue until 10 o'clock when dancing in the ball. room wil begin. Tiresome business discussions are taboo, but real get together" meeting, calculated to awaken the spirit of cooperation and tend to bring about a better trade understanding is promised
 Members of the association has dis played their skill to advantage, it is stated, in the arrangements of the lighting effects. which alone, are said to be worth the price of admission. Music wil be rendered by one of the best orchestras in the entire Bir- mingham district. it is said.
 Although more ticke have been sold than was originally expected ample arrangements have been made to care for every member. limit d number of tickets still are obtainal2a by calling on A. j. BaEby, presidc or Donald B. Clayton, vice president
 Doors vii be opened a half hour before the banquet begins to allow for introduction and general handshaking, which will be followed by the grand march {, the dining room. From the. until an hour. to be decided lat2r, something of inter- ir -l a..-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
BIBB FARMERS PLAN PICNIC AT ANTIOCH
Get-Together Meeting And Barbc-
 cue Scheduled For MednesdaY

Farmers and their friends will hold get-to gether meeting, barbecue and picnic at Antioch school house in Bibb county Wednesday.
 Some of the best speakers of the state will be on the program To dis cuss issues of the day. An old fashioned barbecue and picnic dir- ner will be served on the grounds It is the request of the committee that every farmer of the state attend and turn the affair into the largest gathering of farmers and their friends ever held in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
DIFFERENCES SETTLED
Slayer Killed By Shots Fired
 lhrnMRh Window Of Trnin

HAN1lAN kyo August ll.-Hir- man Middleton and Dinnie Williams late residents of Clover Fork. in this county, had settled their personal differences today ,RQth men were deaJ. William shot and killed Mid d.oton in Kildavs, c mining town sevar miles from here, late yester- day after an altercation which fol lowed card game. Williams was arrested and placed on a train filled with miners to be brought here. AS the train passed through Verda, sta ton two miles from Kildave, mem bers of 6 crowd said to have been friends of the slain man, fired through the windows. killing Will Hams instantly. No arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
FUNEnAL FOR NEGRo,s VICTIM

Funeral serVlces TOT J. R. NhumIeY, Exchange hotel. who died at a local lnfirmary Friday morning from com plications from a blow on the head received when an unidentified negro attempted to hold him up while on the way home from work at the American Cast Iron and Pipe Foun- dry company Tuesday night, will be held at II o'clock Sunday morning from Ridouts chapel. Coroner J. D. Russum Is Investigating the case and Is expected to return a verdict Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
UNDE RWOOD PARK FUND WEARS GOAL SET FUR S5,000
Committee Announces Sub- Scriptions Now Total S3,-
 500 For Improvements

Subscriptions to the Underwood park fund have reached s3,5oO, only s1,50o short of 5000, the goal orig inally set and which will be matched by like amount from the city, 1t was announced Saturday by the com- mittee in charge of raising the funds.
 Efforts will continue, 1t Is stated, even after the 5000 mark has been reached in order not to run entirely out of funds after the needed inn provements have been made.
 Cooperation between the park as- sociation and the city has resulted in the present improvements on the property, which will be continued until the park is put in shape as one of the beatty spots of the city. Inn ,provement plans include the plant ing of ornimental shrubbery. new benches. additional park equipment, painting the woodwork and a gen eral overhauling of the entire project.
 Contributors To Fund.
 Below are names of those persons or firms who have contributed s25 or more to the fund.
 Independent Presbyterian church, sl,0O0; Louis Pizitz, $500; Mrs. T. c. Babston, Commissioner received from the Birmingham Realty com pony for sale of park property to city). $500; Lakeview School I'm provement association, s400; A Friend $500; Judge E. K. Campbell, S250; Mrs. G. B. Mccormack, Jr., (equipment and donation), $200; Bir- mingham Rea' y company (screen- ings for walk ays), $l5O; Mrs. w. R. Lathrop, Sl00; A. w. B. Johnson, sl00 MT. and Mrs. W. G. Patterson, Sl00; B. M. Chenoweth and company, $l00i Mrs. Lewis Underwood, s15; j. W. Donnelly, $50; J. E. Chappell, $50; II. ". Fowlkes, $50; w. G. On- yer, $50; J. T. Doster, $50; A Friend, $50; Loveman, Joseph and Loeb, $50: Roy Knight, S25, E. P. Mall&m, $25, $50; A Friend, $40; Wimberly and Thomas (park equipment), $40; John Henley s25; Bem Price, s25; Herman Rich, S25; East End Drug store, s25 Chero-Cola company, $25; Mrs. Hill Ferguson, s25; Miss Ferry Nabb Drennen, S25; Highland Ice Cream company, S25; w. B. Leedy and com pany, S25; Sid Lee, s25; Mrs J. w. Howard, s25 w. s. Stallings, s25; A Friend, S25; A Friend. S25; S. E. Thompson. s25 Tyler Grocery com pany, s25; Stanley Knecht, $25; pr. K. W. Constantine. S25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
NEW USE FOUND
Champagne Buckets Used to Hoiu
 Loud Speakers

NEW YORK, August 11.-The sill yer champagne buckets on the s. $. Leviathsn were put to a use that ts a commentary on the times at re- cent dinner given on board the ship in Southampton. England.
 These receptacles. which once held magnums of sparkling bubbles. were inverted on the tables and on them were placed tho loud speakers of voice simplifying system installed to make the speeches audible to all of the 500 guests present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
STRAY SHOT HITS NEGRO
Woman Dies From Bullet Aimed For
 Rird
GREENSRORO

GREENSBORO, Ala. August H. Special. )-J. R. Moore. a vocational student. was arrested and placed in jail Wednesday for the accidental shooting of Laura Morris, negro woman. who died In a Selma hospital Wednesday from the effects of the wound. Moore has been released on bond. Laura was working her gar den when struck by bullet. and as Moore was shooting birds In that vii cinity, 1t was supposed that he was responsible for her death and his ar- rest followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
FORM BOTTLING FIRM
Ensley Men Head Concern IncorpO-
 rnted Saturday with c3,6.O

Papers of incorporation were isued from the probate office Saturday for the Red Rock Bottling company of Birmingham to condl a general bo.tling business.
 Total authorized caI .tal stock of the new concern Is s1o,000, with S3.60O paid in. ]. B. Wilson. N. H. Waters and W. r. Garner. --il of Ems ley, are tho incorporators and stock holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
DENTAL SURGEONS
 PLAN PARTY AUG. IS
Birmingham District Society To Meet At Linger Longer Lodge

Birmingham dental surgeons VIII hold their first annual picnic Sat- urday at Linger Longer lodge from to 10 D. m under the auspices of the Birmingham District Society of Dental Surgeons.
 The pool has been reserved for swimming and the floor of the lodge for dancing Good music will fea- ture the program to which will be added an abundance of good things to eat in the shape of picnic lunch. Dinner will be served at o'clock, free to members.
 The picnic is for members of the society and their families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-12
PLANNING FOR SING
Christian Harmony Musical AssOcia- tinn Meets August IT. IS And 19

Christian Harmony Musical AssOcia-
 tion Meets August IT, IS And 19
 The Alabama Christian Harmony Musical association is making ar rangements for the annual conven- tion at the county court house ana Phillips High school August IT. IS and l9, when election of officers for the ensuing year and appointment of committees will occupy the busi- ness part of the program.
 Sunday will be devoted exclusive ly to singing, and some of the best known Christian Harmony singers In the state are expected to be on the nrogram. Dinner will be served each day at noon. The public Is invited
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Positively Without Cash.

Brsud-pew house, stucco construction, 8 r..
Nth, gas, elec., fireplace; complete cellar
VIII laundry trays; extra toilet; artistic
n Rting fxtures; large lot. Price, $s, $50;
$3.50 per mo-, including all interest. Nearby
Va, Of ear line; near stores. Address Box
1NeL, Star ONCE.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

On Masss chusetts ave. ne; rooms. bath.
gas. electricity, hot-water heat Price only
$1,000. Small cash payment easy terms. I'M
mediate possession; vacant. This is 4 bargain
See it now.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Buy direct from builder
THIS NEW HOME

JUST COMPLETED AND READY TO
MOVE IN
nye good-sized rooms and large sleeping
porch; front porch 20 #. long and 9 IT.
wide; house proper 80 II. square; 200 so.
1t. ioor space. Large lot with several shade
trees. I have installed features and fx-
/, lures that can only be found in homes that
sell for much higher figure. This home
was built by me TO please a man and wife
that want real high-class. complete home
at fair figure. You will enjoy inspecting
It. There is nothing lacking. 80, T50;
+, reasonable terms Located in Clarendon,
I Va. miles from the. White House, Is
min. ride by trolley. Glad TO show 1t any
time Apply direct to builder. Mr..
SWEET, RIM. 523 Bond bldg. Main
s5s2. So
Evening star., 1923-09-30

vACANT-YACANT.
TO COI0REO

Beautiful colonial brick home, z rooms and
bath, cellar; hot-water heat lot 10 fl. to 90
IT. paved alley. Act quick TO get this bargain
CT. WARISG & CO.. 219 Bond Bldg.
Franklin 557l. I4th and n. u Ave-
Evening star., 1923-09-30
INSPECT TO-DAY.
OPEN.
VACANT.

SoZL 10TH > i. INV.
rooms and bath a bedrooms), h.w.h. and
e.ec,; porches front and rear; double sleeping
This is splendid home and IL so arranged
that part of the second noor could be rented
as an apartment "a there being running nnn wases Tss
house Is vacant and in very good condition.
The owner is anxious to sell and is willing
to make easy terms at a lew price. Open
afternoon and evening for your inspection.
Phone Main $780,
BAUMAN & HEINZMAN,
Realtors. l504 st. NV.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
ID nnnALI ANI
GEO. W. LINKINs.
THOMAS p. BROWN. s17 Az st. S.w.
s02 CARROLL AVE-, TAkOMA PARK.

UN THU bI. Jafk IJIN u.
Artistic new bungalow, rooms and bath,
inclosed sleeping porch: electricity and gas;
all modern improvements; hardwood floors
throughout; laundry chute. built-in refrigera-
tor: ironing board. sewing table combined;
cement cellar, stationary tubs: large attic:
many other attractive features; built by owner
who desires to leave city; must he seen TO be
appreciated Terms, $500 down; pay as
rent &So
Evening star., 1923-09-30

REAL GOLDEN RULES.
Near 10th and II SITS. me-; rooms. bath;
large back yard: for double garage.
This property will be sold at a bargain on q
small cash payment.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
Only SEQ CAsh.

Only $3.50 Cash.
Very desirable 7-room house A st. ne.
In excellent condition. Lot, 1sx136 Large
back yard, room for double garage. This is
a real bargain. Terms less than rent. 1t
will pay you to see this home.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

Near 4th and A sts. me-; o rooms, bath;
hot-water heat; running water on all floors;
double garage; house in excellent condition.
Income from nnfurnished apartments and ga
RACES. $50 per month; owner occupies rooms.
per month. See this property-it is real
bargain.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
LYON PARK

New 5-room bungalow: large garage: lot
60xl20. See this bargain and appreciate the
value: $500 cash, balance easy monthly terms
OWNER. PIG Chestnut st. cor. AleIandrla.
Evening star., 1923-09-30
SALE OR RENT SUB. pRop,rY.

HATF1ELD INNa OPPOSITE HATFIELD
trolley transfer, Clarendon. Va. Large dining
room with tables. chsirs, mahogany and plate
glass fixtures; kitchen with range urn, water
cooler. ETC.; also bedrooms; servants quar-
ters In separate building. Deep well has widely
known reputation for fna drinking water.
Electric lighted throughout. Large lot. con-
tanning 8.s23 50. IT.; should have filling sta
fion. Next door to good grocery and market.
Real opportunity for right parties. Only wide,
awake and ambitions people need investigate.
r. s. ROBERTS. owner, on premises. 4. 500
Evening star., 1923-09-30
JOS. A. HERBERT & SONS,
III L Can ST
TAKOMA PARK. d. {

TAkUMA PAKk. y. {.
A REAL SUBURBAN HOME IN THE CITY
10 large rooms and baths: inciosed sleep
ing porch; glassed-in conservatory; two-car
garage: hot-water heat. gas and electricity; !;
one acre Of ground, with 60 fruit trees of ali
varieties. berries and currants; beautiful
shrubbery: large oak shade trees. Price and
terms right. Deal direct with owner. Phone
Adams 354o No agents
Evening star., 1923-09-30

Near Washington Circle. In first CONNER
cial zone; a corner property with apart
ments; income s160 per month; electric lights;
newly papered and painted. Price only
$10.500; 81. 800 cash, balance easy terms.
Partly furnished.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

On Clifton st. NV near 18th; n modern
three-family apartment. Each apartment has
5 rooms and bath; steam heat. electric lights;
in perfect condition. Income, $255 per month.
viii sell at a very low figure and on easy
terms to settle an estate.
Evening star., 1923-09-30

ROsEMOST.
Late listings: all modern: large yards;
splendid neighhorhood; near car and boulevard.
Very reasonable terms and quick possession.
six rooms semi bungalow: price, 81, 500.
Five rooms cottage very desirable. $4,000.
Four rooms. bungalow: bargain; si,95O.
See these without delay.
+. c. GOODNOW COMPANY,
100 18th ST. NV Main 307.
Virginia ONCE:
100 South Assph Alexandria Va
Evening star., 1923-09-30

B. H. GRUVER HOMES.
Facing Rock Creek Park: six rooms, hath;
built-in garage. Also similar homes ne.
Telephone Columbia 3989-W. SOC
Evening star., 1923-09-30

EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION FOR DOCTOR,
1411 BUCHANAN ST. NV.
FIRST CLASS CONDITION
Inspect today, 2 to pm.
Containing large rooms, tile bath,
bedrooms, closets, large reception
hall, hardwood floors and trim
throughout; ami; garage. Cellar
with front and rear entrance: dry
Width Of lot % feet. property that
will never depreciate in value Near
14th street cars and busses. Priced to
sell quick; terms like rent. Immediate
possession.
BURTON & CoNDIT.
Main 1884. Realtors 1908 18th st.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-15

Everyone must eat. Anything that has to be done three times day, year in and year out, should be done we'll Besides. it's far more pleasure able to cat in company than to cal alone. But to obtain the fullest en- ioyment from breakfast, luncheon or dinner, one should be sure Of his table manners. Otherwise his relish for food and conversation will suffer. And so will that of others who cat with him.
 At the Table
 1--Unfold the napkin only half and lay it across tho knees; use It as needed without further unfolding; at the end of the meal lay it still half folded on the table to the right Of the finger bowl.
 2--use spoons to eat grapefrit and fruits served with cream, boiled eggs, buildings, iellies and soup; to stir and taste bouilon, coffee and tea, before slipping.
 3--Irse knives only for cutting, holding the food to be cut on the plate with the fork in the left hand, and cutting with the right hand.
 4-one uses the fork to convey solid food to the mouth; ii lettuce leaves are too largo to be lifted to the mouth folded. cut them with the aid of the fork. once the knife and fork have been picked up, they should never be laid on the table cloth again. When not in use they should be placed on the plate near the
New Britain herald., 1923-03-15
MARY MILES MINTER AT PALACE

Another flnc show opens at the Palace today for the last half or the week offering big attractions that should prove very good entertain ment. Tho Keith vaudeville bill is headed by Dave Marions Miss cin- derelia," an entrancing musical com edy with cast Of pretty girls, gor- geous costumes and special scenery Other acts on the bill include Anita, q charming miss who offers sensa : tional aerial offering. Stanley and Stevens offer Alta Baby" a pleasing skit Ensign and Kerr will offer an excellent musical act. The biz pho toplay feature presents Mary Miles Minter and Tom Moore in "Thc Cow boy and Tho Lady" Other films in cludo q new chapter of Pearl White in her new serial "Plunder.' Start ing Sunday night Charlie Chaplin will bJ offered in "The Pilgrim" Co., starred with the Chaplin picture, Anita Stewart will be offered in "The Question of Honor" The Keith vaudeville feature on this bill will present "yalentino's Orchestra with Mary Lee and Fred Kelly, dance soloists.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-15

Mir. John Alden Prescott, that you, a childhood friend of his and girl from his home town, are in the city, and I hasten to write to you this note.
 Of course you know how very busy I am in preparing for our mar riagc. which takes place on the 22d of next month, barely four weeks away. and I wonder if you would waive ceremony anL take tea with me at the Country Club on Friday afternoon? would be very pleased to have Miss Alden come, also. I have met her at the Adamses few times. She will probably rcmem- Der mo.
 John tells me that she is a distant relative of hs although he has never seen her Of course you will both come to Johns and my we'd ding, and, as he says that you arc an especial favorite Of his mother, we are making reservations for you in the same suite with Mrs. Prescott during her stay in the city from the ,1st to the 23rd.
 am very sorry that I did not know you were here before, but, of course. I did not even know John until l went to Albany, a little over q month ago.
 Hoping to sec you Friday-.-I shall ! bring my sister Alice with mo, and if you wish, we will call for you---l remain. Sincerely,
 LESLIE HAMILTON.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-15
NEW COMEDY AT LYCEUM.

The Ginger Snap Revue, with it's corps of speciality artists who do various bits of song, dance and nov city entertainment, opened this after noon in brand new bill which will be shown throughout the remainder Of the week. The comedian, Dave Shaftner, docs a fine big Of burlesque acting and the comedy Vivian Law renee. the dancer, gives spectacular interpretation of the modern dances. Accompanying the show is a good picture, Johnny Hines in Burn Elm Up Barnes This is smashing drama of the race track.
 One of Sundays big features will star Earle Williams in Restless Souls" the screen adoption of Rich ard Harding Davis whimsical comedy drama, Playing Dead" Another big time photodrama will be shown, star ring Enid Bennett star of Robinhood, lin Her Husbands F'riend.'
 The first three days of next week the American Legion has the theater, but for the last half of the week 8 brand new vaudeville program is to be shown. supported by d stellar photodrama, ''Iawned." This is a great picture, starring Tom Moore and Edith Roberts.
 Drop in the price Of GEES. Russell
New Britain herald., 1923-03-15

Gussie exclaimed,
 Slowly tho General united the strings, Aunt Gussic snatehed the bonnet and clappcd it upon her head
 At that instant Grandma Goose be- came frightfully jealous of her, She wanted that surbonnet herself, AS leader of the flock, she thought that she-~and she alono--ought to wear it,
 T shouldn't care to wear that con trapfion fl were you" she told Aunt Gussie.
 Why not?' asked Aunt Gussie.
 Because it's too dangerous. How can you sec a hawk in the sky How can you see Miss Kitty Cat when she comes creeping up near your EOS lings? How can--~''
 Stop! Please stop" screamed Aunt Gussie. You make me frightfully nervous" And shc icrked tho sun bonnet off her head and flung it upon ;he water.
 General GandAr started 10 grab it, Rut Grandma Goose shouldered him aside and picked mp the bonnet her self
 "Ill just keep this" she remarked, as sho tucked 1t under her wing "I don't want any of my flock to get into trouble. And now" she added briskly. you've had your swim. Follow me back to the farmyard'"
 There was some grumbiing over that order. Rut Grandma Goose didn't hear if. She led the flock away from the pond at fast walk. be- cause she was in hurry to get home and do to that sunbonnet what old dog Spot had suggested.
 She cut q window in each side of ii and a skylight in the top. And then she put the bonnet on her head and took her twelve Goslings out 10 play in the mud behind the barn.
 She said she had never worn any thing on her head that was so com fortable. And that was true. Except for feathers, she had gone barehead- cd for forty years.
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