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The Washington times., 1923-09-12
SPANISH SINGER
MAKES BOW
IN D. c.
Senorita Julia Comm Delights
Washington Journalists at
DeadIme Club,

The American debut Of Senorita
Julia Comm, recent arrival In the
United States and noted in Spain,
her native country, as one of the
leading Spanish dramatic sopranos,
was made last night at a dinner
meeting Of the Deadline Club in the
Hotel Ebbitt.
Senorita Comm responded freely to
the insistent applause Of the news
papermen. She sang a group Of
fascinating Spanish songs and closed
with a group of classics from tho
pens of Spanish, Italian, French and
an American composer. Jose de
Huarte accompanied her and also
sang a selection to his own accom-
Daniment.
Jose M. Bayo, secretary Of the
Spanish embassy, was a guest Of the
club at the recital. Senorita Comm,
who will remain in Washington for
some time, Is accompanied by her
mother.
With only a brief acquaintance
with the American language and
customs. acquired during her short
stay in this country, Senorita Comm
had some difficulty in reaching the
hotel, being unable to make the cab
driver understand her directions.
Finally she stopped a passing motor
list who was able to speak French
and through him communicated her
directions to the driver.
The Washington times., 1923-09-12
ILLS OF Welded
LIFE AIRED
IN COURT
Wife Charges Husband Took
All Her Money, Losing It in
Racetrack Gambling.

In some manner her husband got
hold of her money, no matter
whether she kept it in the bank or
at home in the family stocking,
says Mrs. Julia K. Mattingly, who
yesterday filed suit in the District
Supreme Court against Joseph L.
Mattingly for a limited divorce, al.
leging cruelty and non-support.
The wife claims that her husband
has been addicted to race track
gambling and IL for that reason
almost all the time without money.
Alleging that his wife deserted
him and Is guilty of misconduct,
Charles H. Dietz yesterday filed
suit for an absolute divorce from
Frances e. Dietz. They have one
child.
Justice Siddons yesterday award.
ed final decree Of absolute divorce
to j. Wesley De Veile against Mary
M. De Veile, who he alleged de-
serted him two years after their
marriage, making her home with
another man.
A final decree for absolute divorce
was granted to Mabel Allen from
James Allen. The latter is required
to pay $50 counsel fees to plain.
tiff's lawyer.
Mary A. Barghausen, wife OF
August G.. Barghausen, was given
final decree for absolute divorce
by Justice Siddons, the court H.
recting the husband to pay $25 q
month permanent alimony and to
assign all his right, title and inter.
est in premises at lat INLAND Ter.
race to his wife and pay 5000 coufa-
sci fees.
Walter Lee, whose wife, Ruth
Lee, sued him for q limited divorce,
was ordered yesterday by Justice
Siddons to pay her $50 monthly
temporary alimony.
George 8. Mike, who was sued
by Mrs. Ramze Mike for q limited
divorce. was ordered yesterday to
pay her SIS month temporary all
mony.
The Washington times., 1923-09-12
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less ALLENRHU decislvely con-
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The Washington times., 1923-09-12
some chance that the Democrats viii

some chance that the Democrats will
90 elect in December.
The date for the Republican ma
tional committee meeting has been
tentatively set for December Ii, it
was learned today, while the second
great party representatives will con-
vene the following week. The air
doubtless will be surcharged with a
partisan intensity unknown for
many years.
Not only the fame of Washington,
but the fortune of it's hotel pro-
prietorS and business men will be
advanced by these meetings. The
former. especially. should reap a
harvest, for besides the committee
men themselves, there will be hun
dreds Of politicians. great and small
assembled.
The Washington times., 1923-09-12
PARTIES To MAP
Conventions
IN CITY
Republican and Democratic
Committee Meetings Will
Bring Throngs Here.

Washington will hum with political
activity perhaps as never before.
when, in December, with Congress
sitting in a most important session.
the Republican and Democratic ma.
tional committees foregather here to
pick 1924 convention cities and
formulate platforms.
While 1t IL about certain that the
a. o. P. leaders will settle upon
Chicago or Cleveland as the scene
for their meeting, the choice Of the
Capital by both parties for the pre-.
liYninary conferences aug,irs well for
the popularity Of the city aS q con
vention seat in future. There 10 still
The Washington times., 1923-09-12
IRENE CASTLE TO VISIT
SYRACUSE HORSE SHOW

SYRACUSE, Sept. 12.-Announce-
ment that Irene Castle and Robert
fireman would visit the State Fair
horse show together set a ripple OF
excitement through a brilliant gal
lery at the show. fireman Is al
ready here. Mrs. Castle Is SEIZED.
uled to arrive today.
fireman brought several Of the
dancers horses with him, although
she will not ride, as In former
years. He has entered Lightnin' In
the saddle class and Sprin 8
Weather, Buclxshot and Oak Ridge
In the jumpers. Major Hayes rode
for fireman today.
The Washington times., 1923-09-12
$145,055

William Barnes %. z
John T. Spaulding. 2
Harry w. Ziegler.. 2
George M. PAtzler.. 2
Paul M. Taylor. 2
John d. Erwin. 2
Mitchell England. z
Morris Gensberg. z
William e. Gardner 2
Willie H. Hoes. -. z
Ashley G. Harrison. z
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Jane 8. Mcintyre. z
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Sue M. Wilhelm. >. z
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Robert Edmonds. z
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8. r. Schofield. 80. 4
William Sescoe. 80. J
John M. Thoe. gee. I
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George Mailuks. 80.
T. T. McPherson.
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YESTERDAYS FINES AND FoRFE1rUREs

Frank o, Little 90. 10
John J. Money. %. 10
George Washington. 10
Joseph w. Wertzel. 10
Daniel Mckenzie. 10
John P. Ryan 80. 8
Seymour j. Kramer Z
William Dickerson.. s
William H. Plouff s
Raymond w. White 5
Louis q. Leverton. 5
George NJ. Merriam. s
Spencer L. Woodruff 8
Richard G. Sewell. s
Morris White ...., B
Henry j. Rose .... 5
Harry B. Stasen... 3
Henry Bat6on 80. 8
George Briggs -. 2
Henry w. Floyd 80. q
George NJ. Mailer :. q
Walter d. Squire. 2
Earl Thompson -. 2
Elmer r. White .. .
John J, B0all 500, 3
The Washington times., 1923-09-12

These are shirts Of the better grade-they
look better and are better-even than most
shirts selling at much higher price.
They're we'll tailored-of long-wearing, good
looking, fast-color woven madras-and there is
vast assortment of patterns.
The shirt section will be a mighty busy place
tomorrow-you be here to take away your
share of these at $1.65. Take our word for 1t,
the value is unbeatable!
The Washington times., 1923-09-12
A Special Selling Of
Mems Everyday Ties
SOC

Just that-every-day ties Made Of service
able Poplin in plain co1ors and figured patterns.
Not to be compared to the usual lightweight
SOC ties These have body and workmanship
that assure long service and good looks Just
the kind of ties that most men like best for
everyday wear.
MEMS SHOP. FIRST FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
NEW HOME ECONOMICS SPECIALIST IN STATE

AUBURN, Ala, Feb. 11.-(SpeeiaL) Miss Dora Frances Sonnenday is the new specialist in nutrition for the Alabama extension service, succeeding Miss Nina A. Willis, who resigned December 31, to accept similar work al better pay in Mississippi.
 Miss Sonnenday has had many years of special training for the work which she is to do in Alabama. She received her public and high school training in Ohio. and later finished at both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Chicago, spe- cializing in home economies. In ad- dition to her training at the Uni- vel sities of Cincinnati and Chicago. Miss Sonnenday did special work Tn home economies at Columbia uni versity, New York city
 During the fall of 1917 Miss Son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
ATMORE CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE IS ACTIVE


 ATMORE, Ala, Feb. f1.-(Special) The Atmore Chamber of Commerce. recently planned for the commercial development of the town. has devel- oped rapidly since the organization meeting was held early last week, and now has more than SO members, and will employ full-time secretary H. II. Patterson, president of the w H. Carney Mill company and asso- ciated companies, is president of the new organization and R. r. Cruit, in- surance man, and Jake Curtis. whole- sale grocer, are vice presidents. J NJ. Hummer is temporary secretary. The permanent secretary, to be elect ed by the board of directors at an early meeting, will be experienced in Chamber of Commerce work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
ANDALUSIA PACKING PLANT BUSINESS GOOD

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Feb. 11.-(Spe- cial. )-Evidence of the fact that the local Swift & Co. packing plant which resumed operation early in Decem- Der, will continue in full operation indefinitely come from the report that on Tuesday of this week 9S7 hogs were killed, which is the largest num- Der killed in a single day in all the history of the local plant. They have been killing a large number every week thus far and carload shipments are coming in regularly now.
 The operating force was intention ally short when the reopening took place, and less than half the total number employed before are con- nected with the plant and office force now, which makes the Tuesday kill ing record all the more commendable.
 At first it was the hope of the manager and others in high position of authority at the plant to keep open until spring, and then resume opera tion again next fall with the hope of operating permanently, but present indications point to an unbroken op- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
IMPORTANT CHANGES PROMINENT SPEAKERS IN REAL ESTATE TAKE HEARD BY STUDENTS PLACE IN GREENSBORO AT STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Feb. 11.--Dur- ing the past week the students at the university have heard some very dis tinguished speakers, the prominent ones being Miss Martha Young, Rev. Bob Jones and pr. Edwin Earl Sparks.
 Mss Martha Young, one of the most widely known writers of Ala bama, recently read selections from her works, and gave interesting ex- plantations of them to a large and appreciative audience in Morgan hall, composed of university students. members of faculty, and Tuscaloosa people who greeted her with much enthusiasm. Miss Young in addition to being noted author. is enc of the south's best lecturers. She Was intro duced by Professor Garner as beng one of the few writers who has chosen her own locality as a subject for Ter works. Her program, wn;cA rarGed from the negro of tca pou,- t-y yard to love stories was q veiy varied one and quite character. stic of the south. A feature Of the pro- ETdEt was lOlklOTe SlOTltS, Fl WHICH sac initiated brds in a very beau.i- ful way.
 The next one of the prominent speakers to lecture to the university students was Dr. Edwin Earl Sparks, president emeretus of Pennsylvania State college and for many years dean of the graduate department of the University of Chicago. pr. Sparks in very forceful way made plea to the university students for American scholarship ''in order that education of the people, for the peo- pie, and by the people should not perish
 Bob Jones, the evangelist of na- tional fame, met the students two days at Il o'clock. and Morgan hall main auditorium and balcony were taxed to their full capacity, many of the students having to stand in the aisles and out in the corridors. With his unique presentation and with Bob Jones' own characteristic way. he drove his message home to his audi ence. At the conclusion, an estimate of 300 students stood in evidence of their acceptance of Christ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
VISUAL SYSTEM INSTALLED

Both the Mignon public school and the Sylacauga public school have in stalled visual system of education. and part of the equipment was re- ceived here this week. and is now ready for service. It will be used for the first time next week. With the course there is a text book supplied to each teacher, and it covers prac- tically every branch of knowledge. With those books the courses are outlined and followed. The machine and pictures will be passed from room to room every day as the ap- pointed hour for it's use arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
POSTAL RECEIPTS FUR FORT PAYNE !. BREAKING RECORDS.
Highway Being lmprovedNear North Alabama City--FeW- CT Poll Taxes Paid, Col
 lector Reports

FORT PAYNE, Ala, Feb. H. Special Jon July the Fort Payne post office will enter upon 'ts third year in the second class column, the receipts for the last calendar year having been the largest in the his tory of the office. The commission of the present democratic incumbent, William V. Jacoway, will expire on February Il, 1924, and already there are quite a number of republican as- pirants for the position of post master in Fort Payne. Due to the fact that the present postmaster's commission extends so far into the presidential term, local office see.;- CTS in the republican column are hav- ing a longer walt than at most places and the local postmastership will be one of the last to be filled in the state by the present administration.
 Postmaster Jacoway was appoint ed in 1915 and In the first five years of his tenure the postoffice receipts doubled, there being a steady in- crease each year. eliminating the advancement to second class in July, 1921. Free delivery was established about four years ago and due to the efforts of Mir. Jacoway the office has been equipped with new t:Atures throughout.
 Due to the fact that the office is now in second class, the three clerks and seven carriers will automatic ally retain their positions indefi- nltely regardless of change in post masters as all employees are now under civil service rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
They Had Flappers in 7O's Letter Of the Past Era ShoUs

TROY, Ala, Feb. 11.-From the veil of the past-dim and distant-there comes a letter describing the flapper of 1870. Oh, yes, they had flappers then, just as they have them now, at least we have Mrs. Lula Jenkins Knox's word for it and she was an observer of those days and probably more for she was then 15.
 Mrs. Knox is not in the least alarmed over the present day flapper. with her bobbed hair and jaunty grace, but says that 1t is just the whim of the American girl and al- ways will be.
 But back to the letter.
 It was written in 1870, when Mrs. Knox was just a school girl, and contains the full description of pretty Miss 1870. Here it is in full:
 "The Girl of the Period"
 Do you know her-have you seen her today?
 She passed a few hours since in full sail, a walking fashion plate; with puffs, ruffs, flounces, panniers, crimps, curls, rings, chains, pin, etc. her face made up of artificials, even to the smile which dimpled cheek and chin. An! sad case is she, but terfly forever on the wing.
 Now this is as the world paints our sisterhood but we beg leave to tell the world that the paints were not mixed or applied properly to produce a result so false.
 Ladies, permit school girl to take up the gauntlet in your behalf and show the Girl of the Period a girl of quite different plumage to what she has been represented by men.
 We have been slandered and per- secuted until the burden has become intolerable, and We would cast it aside even if denounced as strong minded for the attempt. Humph! a woman is fit for nothing under heaven save to laugh, talk, dress. walk and flirt-in short a perfect man-trap.'
 Pity Poor Fellows
 T could wager my next new dress that some crusty old bachelor said that Man-trap indeed! Entre nous, Uncle Snaps. is it not a trap into which you would most gladly fall-- one you are dying and signing for every day? All the i'll luck we wish you for that ungallant speech is, never to be able to run your head into the moose. But, girls, we ought to pity the poor old fellow his heart has not recovered from the wound a fair one gave it years and years ago when she gave him the mitten.
 "The old folks shake their heads ominously, and whisper strange things of assay they can't see what the world is coming to since there are no such girls nowadays as were their mothers and great grand mothers-yes, there is more truth than poetry in that last remark; we are enough smarter than our great grandmothers were (peace to your ashes, departed ones), for we have hundreds of charming women who solved problems in Euclid before they could speak,, and who are 'comme il taut' in all manner of accomplish ments.
 Live In Fast Age
 "Why we would not be content to follow in the beaten track-perfect automatons-as did those gone before us-we live in fast age, and if we lose our hold upon the car of tlme, we soon sink into nonentity.
 We would not endow all of our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
w. l.. LEVIE

SYLACAUGA, Ala, Feb. 11.-(Spe- cial.)-W. l.. Levie died at his home here last night after a short attack of influenza, and will be buried at the Mount Olive cemetery south of the city He was the senior member of the firm of Levie & Son Milling com pany of this place, and enjoyed a large circle of friends, both in a so cial and business way. He is survived by his wife and 10 children, all of whom are grown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
ALABAMA DEATHS
". Y. ATCHISQN

SELMA. Ala, Feb. 11.-(Special.)- News has been received here of the death at Maplesville of w. Y. Atchi- son, 65, father of w. B. Atchison of this city. and a known resident of Chiffon county. MT. Atchison had been ill only short while. Funeral services were conducted at Mulberry church Saturday, and were attended by several relatives from Selma, among these MT. and Mrs c. E. Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
RADIO SET CONSTRUCTED

A complete radio receiving set has been installed in the club house o the w. B. Davis & Son hosiery mills for the entertainment of the employe of the mills. The set will be avail able for the use of the Civitan cl. members on Monday night of each week. The club meets every Mon day in the club house of the mill aNd the members are anticipating tle bes of the nations radio programs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
YOUNG BUS|NE ESS MEN ARE BOOST |NG
 FRANKL|N COUNTY
RusselIvi|Ie Organization Is Planning Nationwide Cam paign to Point Out Sec
 tiOn'S Resources

RUSSELLvILLE. Ala, Feb H. An organization known as the Young Mems Business club of Rus sellville has been organized in this city and is one of the strongest or ganizations in< north Alabama. The club has as it's membership practical ly all of the young business and professional men of the city and the organization is already making itself felt throughout this section.
 The organization will give special attention to promoting the industrial and civic development of Russellville and vicinity. It is the intention of this organization to advertise exten- sively the natural resources of Rus sellville and Franklin county through out the United States and point out the advantages offered here to for eign corporations who are looking for locations in the south. There are thousands of acres of undeveloped iron ore in Franklin county, noG- withstanding the fact that number of large iron companies have been operating here for many years. Some of the finest of building stone. sand eHd SidfoAt Siey' eoPiioiN sNAiN NeiA minerals are to be found here in large quantities.
 The club is now preparing hand- some folder giving a full and com plete information of minerals and other resources of the county and they will be distributed to all parts of the country. Russellville is known as the Muscle Shoals mineral district and many visitors have been in the city during the past several months from time to time looking over the field.
 Officers of the club are: President J. H. Rostick; vice president, Kyle Elliott; secretary, H. c. Underwood chairman program committed, V. w Hammer: treaSurer, Walter Denton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
WILL BUILD HOSIERY MILL

It is reported here that a groIp of eastern manufacturers will shortly come to Fort Payne looking for a factory site. It is also said that they have practically decided to locate here provided they can make the nec- essary arrangements. The company plans the manufacture of overalls. hosiery, and mems and women's ready -to-wear goods, and will con- struct plant that will employ sev- eral hundred operatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
COURT OPENS TO-DAY

Circuit court will open in Fort Payne Monday for a three ,reeks' grind, but it is said that rne doc.ee is one of the lightest in many years. A special term was held last 1ovem- Der and as result many of the caseL carried over from previous terms were disposed of. No important mur- der trials are scheduled to come up at this term for the first time in sev- eral years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
MRS. JOANNA GARVIN

ANDALUSIA, Ala. Feb. 11.-(Spe- cial)-Judge H. J. Brogden received word yesterday that his sister, Mrs. Joanna Garvin, of Niagara Falls. N. i., died that morning, and that her body will be sent back to her former home at Gnatt. Ala, several miles from here, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
SHEFFIELD WILL ERECT NEGRO SCHOOL BUILDING
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAI.D Sheffleld. Ala. Feb. II

The city commissioners of Shef field have asked for bids for the erec- tion of negro school building.
 A junior high school building is now in course of construction on lot adjoining the present high school building for white students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
LEASE NEW HOME

Sheffield Masonic lodge No. 503, which has been meeting for several years in the Sheffield National Bank building. has leased the third floor of the Galloway building on Mont gomery avenue and held their first meeting in their new home last eve ming. The hall is well situated for a Masonic home and the membership is well pleased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
EDUCATION BOARD ELECTED

The following were elected by the city council this week to serve on the city board of education: T. F. John ston. four years; w. l.. Howard, three years: $. F. Mcdonald, five years; Mrs. E. C. Smith, one year; Mrs. J. E. Jorday, two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
MRS. C. W, HARRIS

ALBANY, Ala, Feb. 11.-tSpecial) Mrs. H. B. Beard of Albany today was notified of the death in Los An geles. Cal. of Mrs. c. W. Harris. q sister. The body will be taken to Salem. O.. for interment. Mrs. Beard will leave Monday to attend the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-12
TO HONOR HEROES

Tusday trees will De planted on the public school grounds in honor of those who gave their lives during the World war. A suitable program has been arranged under the direction of the Matrons' Study club, assisted by the public school.