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Evening star., 1923-08-25
COAL MILLIONAIRE DIES.

ATHENS, Ohio, August 25.-.CInton
T. PoSton.' SeVenty-SiX, millionaire
coal operator. died at his home here
after 9n illness of more than three
wears. He was one of the best known
coal opera tors in Ohio and the last of
the producing pioneers of the Hooking
field. The funeral will be held Satur-
day afternoon
Evening star., 1923-08-25
BEDTIME STORIES
By Thornton
". Burgess.

I'm not afraid of anything" boast
ed the young Chuck TO himself. 9TH at
Cat was twice as big as me. but she
was afraid of me- would like to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
PLIERS TO SMASH
 AIR SPEED RECORD
Williams And Brow Again Friendly Rivals In
 Contest

MITCHELL FIELD, NEW YORK, Nov 5-(By Associated Press.)- IJeutenants Afford J. Williams and Harold J. Brow, navy airmen, who during the last few days have peen smashing world speed records nKe worthless egg shells tomorrow WIZ resume fheir, battle for the crown or speed king of the ether. f
 Barred todayby Washington rom taking the air one after the other in their Navy-Curtis planes In mao dash against the clock to break the mark of 274.2 miles per hour set yesterday by Brow in one leg or ms i2 kilometer flight and the high aver age of 266.6 for the entire distance fixed by Williams, the friendly rivals eagerly prepared for wing-to- wing race tomorrow at an air carnival arr ranged for the army relief fund.
 The match will be stripped Of one its most dangerous features-that IS .-1iying from an altitude of 9,00O 6aot or more, to withing few feet ey the ground, to pick up speed be- fore darting across the starting line
 Whether. deprived of this dropping start" the airmen will be, able to reach or pass their former marks re- mained somewhat in doubt. But flying officers of both the army and navy who watched yesterdays exhibitions, showed clearly that they considered tremendous dives at more than 250 miles an hour, too great strai non the man, motor and machine. They made 1t evident that while ap- preciating the good sportsmanship not be risked too casually to add a few more miles per hour to speed already too unhealthy for normal men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
ALIENS MAY BE. ALLOWED TO STAY.
Find Immigration Quotas May Not Be Exceeded
 After All

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-More than 5000 aliens, permitted t. land on pa- role after facing deportation, may be allowed to remain here permanently, it was learned tonight, when federal tain that the immigration quotas had been exhausted.S
 According to available records the quotas have been filled" E. J. Hen ming, assistant secretary of labor. explained, but ten per cent of the arrivals during the current quota year are rejected for other than quota easons-illiteracy, disease and pow erty. Then large percentage is ex- cepted from the quotas, such -s mer- chants, servants, students, teachers and previous residents of this coun- try, so we do not know exactly how we stand on the quota.
 One thousand first class passengers ders issued by Secretary of Labor Davis and under parole and the guardianship of relative bondsmen.
 At Ellis Island more than 2,000 steerage passengers awaited tenn porary release under the same terms.
 Of the first thousand many were from the British Isles-veterans of the World war. They left England to escape the epidemic of unemployment there, with jobs awaiting them here. They had little difficulty in produc- ing the $500 guaranty which the Cov- ernment ordered deposited for the parole period or in finding bondsmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
FEELING FINE.
 STRONG,
Arkansas Lady Writes She Would Not Be Known for the Weak Invalid She
 Was Before Taking ' Cardui

Black Rock, Ark.-On a hill above the Black River near here is the home of Mrs. Mamie Brown, who says that she is glad to tell of what Cardui did for her.
 q wish you could see how much I am improved since taking the Cardui," says Mrs. Brown, warmly. "You wouldn't know me for the same weak invalid was before took it.
 At my .. had to keep off my feet or would fall. couldn't do my homework and just got where I'd most as lief be dead as living.
 "Some one told my husband of Car dui. He got it for me and took three bottles before I stopped-then off and on for the last three years, just as a tonic.
 q saw a decided improvement after my first bottle. I used the three and was able to do my work with ease, and now I sew for my family and for others. am feeling fine and strong and we'll"
 <Cardui, during it's more than forty years of usefulness, has helped thou sands of other women, just as it helped Mrs. Brown. It can be bought at any druggists. Ask for Cardui.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

Wonderful - marvetouS .- will be the word that will best fit this unusual display of new dresses. Choose from hundreds of rich, shlmmerins satins, luxurious Canton crspes, beautiful crepe back satins, charming charmeuse, chic Poi- ret twills. as well as . large e. lection of now sport model4 will be found h this wonderful selection. Hundreds of beans tiful styles. many Of winch are copies of much higher. priced models-whfle many are high-grade sample dresses- All sizes from 46 to 52 A-2 l1 the lot. las
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

80 I thought would try it. After talk ing it a week began to improve, and now feel fine and am doing all of my homework, including washing, sew ing and house cleaning. 1 have recom- mended your medicine to my friends, and am willing for you to use this letter as testimonial, as would like to help any one suffering the way l did from such weakness. Mrs. DELLA HICKEY, s. Ludlow St.. Worcester, Mass.
 Lydia B. Pinkham's Private Text Book upon Ailments Peculiar to Women " will be sent you free upon request. Write to The LydiaE. Pink ham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. This book contains valuable information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
Realty Transfers

R. R. Giitner and wife to Ruth K. GilmoreZ part of Lot in Block 63. &C., cording to the Avondale Land companys survey of Forest Park, for s16.o00.
 G. B. Brown. Jr. to c. O.. Chambless. eording to survey by Elyton Land com pany. for $5,600.
 O. T. Goodrum to J. c. Fulton. Lot 6 in Block 4. according to map of Boyles Park in probate office. for 12.260.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION
 IS WITHOUT INTEREST
Democratic Candidates Have No Op- ponents In Most Cases

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 5.-The elec- tion in Mississippi tomorrow Is for the purpose of naming state and county officials from governor down, no other party candidates having en- tered the field against the democra nominees selected at the August pri- mary. In several instances independ end candidates will run against the democratic nominees for minor of- fices, but all of these contests are purely local.
 Henry L. Whitfield of Columbus was nominated for governor in the primaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
NOTED PASTOR DIES

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-Dr. William Caldwell Plunkett Rhodes, pastor emeritus of the Marcy Avenue Bap- tist church in Brooklyn, and formerly a trustee. of Vassar college, Denison university, Rochester Theological seminary and other institutions, died today after a lingering illness in his seventy ninth year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

the auspices of Birmingham lodge No,
 AT. Loyal Order of Moose, has been
 concelled, according to announcement Monday by pr. H. A. Elkourie, dicta- tor. The shows are stated to have been in a railroad accident in Illinois and were unable to reach Birming- ham to fill the engagement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
THREE DEAD INs WRECK
Another Expected To Die In New
 Orleans Collision

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 6.-Frank Mayeur, 35, pressing shop proprietor, injured in a collision between two automobiles on the New Basin shell road early today, died tonight, bring ing the total deaths to three. Charles Werner, 19-year-old bell boy also seriously injured, is not expected to live. Paul Carroll, chauffeur, was killed outright as result of the accident and Richard Mormon, glaz- fer, died shortly afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

TO DEBALKANIZE BALKANS.-Having accepted invita- mediate between the Greek and Bulgarian governments Francisco de la Barra Mexican exPresden will sail for Europe Senor de la Barra to Washington in 9O9 as Mexican Ambassador and has since his country in France and Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
; The The
 Suits Dresses

r Just choose from hundreds of smart Poiret wills, Yalama rloths-smartly tailored - in all the style of 6 suit that would sell at more than double the price we are asking.
 Side Ties, Emhroider-
 cd Effects, Fur Trim
 med, Canton Crepe
 Lined. x. An in aI1, this is e wonderful se- lection of garments that you would expect to pay much more for. Many of these suits have only recently arrived and will be on sale for the first time tomorrow at the lowest price . suit of this quality has been offered this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
MRS, HICKEY so WEAK COULD
 HARDLY STAND
Tells How Lydia E. Pink m'sVegetable Compound
 Restored Her Health
Worcester, Mass. = "I had some trouble caused by female weakness

ana got So Iuu-
 down and weak
 from it that l
 could hardly stand
 or walk across the
 floor. The doctor gave me all kinds of pills, but noth- ing helped me. I
 happened to meet
 a friend who had taken Lydia E. |Pinkham's Vege- fahle Cnmnol1nd-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Mississippi and Florida: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, no change in temperature.
 virginia Partly cloudy Tuesday; cooler in southeast portion; Wednesday fair. G North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia: Partly cloudy Tuesday; cooler on the coast; Wednesday fair.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Tues day and Wednesday; warmer Wednesday.
 Arkansas. Oklahoma and West Texas: Tuesday and Wednesday, generally fair, somewhat warmer.
 East Texas: Tuesday and Wednesday generally fair, warmer Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
The Coats

The values are simply mar velous to say the least. More than a score of beautiful styles. la. Lustrous Fabrics ia Fur Trimmings -and the wonderful materials just the kind you would ex- pect to find in a coat of twice this price. Beautiful An-Wool Suedenea
 Normandies, Boli-
 vias, Polo Cloth,
 Chmchilas, Bry.
 tonias.
 Some with rich, luxurious fur trimmings-while others arc trim med with self materials. You will find fin tho assortment all the new est styles--the newest novelties, in . full range of all the best coiors for Fall and Winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
TELEPHONE HEAD DIES

STAUNTON, Va. Nov. 3.-Newton c. Watts, Fl meber of the Telephone Pioneers of America and widely known in wire communication circles throughout the country, was found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

dead in bed at his homo this morning. Death was due, 1t Is thought, to acute indigestion. MT. Watts was president of the Clifton Forge Mutual Tele- phone company, the Covington Mutual Telephone company and Waynesboro Mutual Telephone company and was a former director of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
SEEK TO KEEP CROWN PRINCE OUT GERMANY
Power To Ask Holland To Prevent
 His Return

PARIS, Nov. 5.-(By Associated Press. )-Premier Poincare has ap- proved & suggestion of Great Britain that the allies make joint repre- sentation to Holland to prevent for mer Crown Prince Frederick William from leaving Holland for Germany. Lord Crewe, the British ambassador, communicated the suggestion to M Poincare this afternoon.
 According to a semi-officisl source, Lord Crewe also impressed upon M. Poincare the necessity of instructing all French officials in the Rhineland to maintain strict neutrality toward the separtists.
 Bessie-Papa, are you still growing?
 Father-No, my dear. Why?
 Bessie (puzzled)-Because the top of your head is coming through your hair.-Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
RADIO TO KEEP AIR MAIL PILOTS INFORMED
Will Be Accessible At All Times
 To Ground Instructions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5-Air mail pilots flying across the continent in the future will be accessible at all times to instructions from the ground, post office department ex- perts having worked out a one-man sending and receiving radio set which will be installed in the coast to-coast service.
 The set in which the receiver Is under the pilots helmet and the transmitter on his breast, will make it unnecessary for a radio operator to accompany the plane. The whole mechanism including batteries weighs only ITO bounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06

SHOW ENGAGEMENT CANCELLED
 The Birmingham engagement of the Woodward Royal Shows, which were to have exhibited this week under
The Washington times., 1923-06-07

In some ways our histories
are woefully deficient. They de-
scribed at great length bloody wars
and battles. They wildly picture
the rise and fall of mighty ma.
tionS. History tells us the con-
quests Of great men, it lays be-
fore our eyes the most treasured
secrets Of the past, in order that
we may interpret the FUTURE
BUT, OF the most important
thing in life, through design
or ignorance, it gives us no clue.
Who in this world today knows
the greatest woman-tamer that
ever lived? Who in this world
today knows who got along best
with his wife, Tor wives,) and
who knows his methods? We
venture to say that if some Of our
colleges would teach q course
. in "The History Of Living To-
gether" or the "Art of Obedience"
flor women only the greatest of
difficulties would be solved, and
the divorce courts would soon be
interesting relics Of a barbarous
age.-Parrakeet.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
Time to Retire.

The Man Who Never Got q Rise
Out Of Anything sat in the library
Of the Bohemian Club, bored to
extinction. Suddenly there was .
rush, everyone in the room save
the Man Who Never Got q Rise
Out Of Anything crowded to the
window. Finally, unable to cor
troll his curiosity, he asked what
the trouble was. ~
"A pretty girl is changing attire
right in front Of the club. In broad
daylight, /" was the answer.
With one bound the Man Who
Never Got a Rise Out Of Anything
was at the crowd, biting. clawins,
scratching and hammering his
way through to the window.
When he got there the lady picked
up the tools, took the jack from
under the car. and drove away. y
MORAL-:Don't believe every.
thing that's in the air. two people
may be broadcasting at the same
time.-Sun Dodger.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
SPECIALIZING

Dashing into the church.
o'Rourke came upon Father
o'shea. who was retiring toward
the rectory. o'Rourke explained
that he wanted to 80 to confes-
sion.
why" said Father o'shea, Who
appeared to be in q hurry. s'yoh
haven't been bad"
No." said O'Rourxe, but"
We'll, you haven't committsd
murder. have your
No, but =
1Go home then. say few pray
ers and It win be all right. =
O'Rourke wasn't altogether
pleased, but he came out Of the
church. As he did ne me Fog
arty going in to confession.
Why, said o'Rourlxe, 'syOu
haven't been bad"
Il haven't that, but neverthe-
less"
s'sure. you haven't committed
murdar, have your
mot yet" said Forgarty. ank-
rily, ''but nevertheless
'Well, go home an say = few
prayers an it'll be all right:
Father o'Shea il hearin' nothii'
but murder cases tonight. Cob
lin.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
Could You Do TT

Irate Customer-NO-I don't
want q hair wash or q scalp
cure or q mango powder or
Williams rub, and I know I have
dandruff. I think the weather Is
fine and I. don't give a damn
about the strike-I have a wife
and three children and am
a shoe Observation-Disclosures 10 rot
ten and I think the japanese
question is a dead issue, and I
don't care what becomes of
William Jennings Bryan. I've
heard all the latest barber-shop
jokes-I've never been to q horse
race in my life, and don't want
q shine. I read the papers, but
I don't memorize them, and I
came here for a shave-not Q
renovation.-Chaparral.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
Sad
Mistakes

Oscar went to a dinner
At college dorm one night,
And at the table fell in love
With the coed on his right.
She had wicked eyes Of baby blue,
And lips of drugstore red;
Her dark hair was of lustrous hue,
And curled about her head.
Oscars heart beat faster
When she turned and smiled at
him.
He gulped down wine and worse
than that,
Until the lights grew dim.
And when the feed was over,
And all began to dance;
The coed slipped into the hall,
And Oscar had his chance.
He staggered toward the darkened
room,
To claim his loved one fair:
And throwing back the portiere,
He entered then and there.
He grasped the figure dimly near.
And gave her lips smack;
She struggled feebly for time,
And then she kissed him back.
He held her close against his
breast
The room was dark as night;
When suddenly step was heard
Some one turned on the light.
Oscar blinked his eyes, and then
He sobered with snap;
He turned to see just who it was
Had caught him in this trap.
He saw the coed standing there.
And then he saw her brother;
And then poor Oscar took the
count
When both exclaimed: ''Why,
nlother"
Juggler.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
OF Two Evils.

Tim-Howdy, Tom old man..
Congratulations upon your en-
gagement to Jeanne. 1 guess
you're a pretty lucky man. She
certainly has a pile of cash. But
then again she's pretty fussy,
I hear, and she'll probably make
you cut out drinking and smok-
ing"
Tom-Oh, well-I suppose so.
But if we hadn't become engaged
! would have had to cut out
eating:-Sun Dodger.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
OTHER FELLOWS
MISTAKES
Churchill Tai : . Hand.

Churchill Tai - . Hand.
Manchester Guardian.
Wonder who gave it to him.
Grocer in Day; Thief at Night, IL
Dun's Story.
-Worchester Beacon.
But this is confusing, Watson.
'aThief both night and day
there you have it.
John MCGEE Killed Most
Unexpectedly.
-Wausau Courier.
don't suppose he was looking.
Republican Party Losing
Supporters.
Worcester Beacon.
A case of betrayed confidence,
surely.
Golf Ball Hits Man Square on
Forehead.
Warsaw Courier.
A square head, indeed. We
always suspected this.
-Juggler.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
In the Last Row.

The hero kin ride,
With his jane by his side,
In a love scene that's shot on
the screen.
But yours truly's richer,
Than him in the pitcher,
With Mamie-you get what I
mean?
For here is the facts:
That guy only ACTS
With a jane who he don't
scarcely know:
But with Mamie and me, z
Well-it's different, you see,
We LIVE every scene in thu
show. CAPRICE. .
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
His Fault

Sign in Denver book store win
dow-Browning Works All Week
for One Dollar. That's what a
fellow gets for not having a col.
lege Observation-Disclosures.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
Four Yankees.

Four little Yankees
Feeling very dry,
Went across the border
To get a little rye.
When the rye was opened
They all began to sing,
ITO hell with Mister Volstead
And God save the King"
Woo Doc.
The Washington times., 1923-06-07
Students
Lament

I'VE got q Prof. ct one o'clOcks
with o voice like . fairy tune;
Yet every week I 60 TO sleep
On Monday afternoon.
MY Prof. next day 10 Eat and gay,
with face like hunters moon;
Sull of / creep in slumbers deep
On Tuesday afternoon.
And after kim fossil thin,
Imparts the air with gloom;
While peace I seek in dreamy
sleep
On Wednesday afternoon.
The Prof. next time has an awful
Lire.
He spreads throushout the
room;
While on / sleep in : shapeless
heap
On Thursday afternoon.
When answer nay, the Prof.
next day,
Predicts an awful doom;
So cross my feet and so 10
sleep
On Friday afternoon.
To matinee HE away.
Next day from my Prof. I'm.
mune:
Once more to sleep mia van1r
pire's shrek.
On Saturday afternoon.
I rarely look inside the book.
Whence IL my future hewn;
But speak. Thank God. they lee
me sleep,
On Sunday afternoon.
--Awgwan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-10

consignments where there are regula- ton for their protection and props- gation.
 One of the most short-sighted and destructive practices in this and many other sections of Alabama is that of destroying fish before they are large enough to be of benefit to anyone. With all that has been done and said by the fishing clubs and other conser- vationists, there are many who seem determined to exterminate the wild life of the state. Much of this de- struction grows out of ignorance, rather than a vicious purpose. It arises from failure to realize the value of fish and game as a natural resource. If proper protection and propagation were afforded through effectively en- forced laws, Alabama would soon be one of the most attractive sections of the Union for sportsmen and recrea- tionists, while providing a food supply for her own people. Practical conser- vation work is needed in every part of the state. There are ideal waters within easy access of all cities and towns, which could become fishermen: paradises with proper regulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-10
NEED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Many thoughtful students have held that peoples civilization is measured by their respect for and observance of law. Such test determines advance in the higher things of life. Birming- ham, with large industrial, commercial and educational development, has not kept pace in respect for and enforce ment of law. There are three reasons for this. First, the city limits cover so large an area that an unusually big police force would be required to pa trol the territory effectively, which would involve additional expense. h. adequate street lighting is second reason for lawlessness, allowing far too many hold-ups and burglaries. Under contract with the power com D&ny for additional lights, there should be improvement in this respect. A third and very important cause for the existence of lawlessness is failure to obtain convictions. The percentage of those charged with serious viola JlOIS Ol law WHo dlS plOPoLiy pun ished is small. This will be corrected only by an enlightened public senti- ment developed from realization of the vital importance of law enforce ment as protection to life and prop erty.
 The development of this sentiment is long and cumulative process. It sometimes comes only after discour- aging delay; but often more quickly than the friends of law and order hope, when a series of offenses that shock the public conscience so arouse the community as to create demand for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-10
CANNOT SERVE TWO MASTERS

There is an old saying that no man can serve two masters. It is based upon experience and is true. It finds direct application to modern conditions of the public service, where two mas ters and their interests sometimes con- flict-public utilities and the public welfare. In the legislature a bill has been introduced providing that no mayor or alderman shall receive em- ployment during his term of office from any utility or corporation operat- ing under a franchise granted by the municipality. The bill should be en- acted and the law rigidly enforced ir, the interests of the public. There is scarcely city or town in this or other states whose interests have not from time to time clashed with the selfish interests of utilities or corporations operating under municipal franchises. When such clashes or disagreements come the mayor or alderman who is employed by or under obligations to Dt the utility or corporation serving the public finds himself under suspicion, I to say the least, if, indeed, his hands are not tied against action for the public welfare. No official should allow himself to be in such position, regardless of whether it be legal. No municipality should be represented by any official who is liable to be placed in such a position. The public welfare comes before any private interest. Hence the importance of every public official being free to serve the public welfare. No man can serve two masters.