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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
GROCERS APPROVE THE1 COOPERATIVE PLANS
Regular Weekly Meeting Featured
 By Interesting Discussion

The regular meeting of the Bir- mingham Retail Grocers and Butch- ers' association was held Tuesday night at the A. H. Gather Publish ing company, when many questions of importance to the members were discussed.
 A report was made by the advertis- ing committee when representatives of a number of organizations fin ished who appeared before the body, which showed progress in the way Of cooperative plans underway for the puture program of the association. Many manufacturers and distributors are offering cooperation and sup port in these campaigns, it was an nouneed by the committee composed of President J. E. Colvin. Chairman H. P. Osmet, M. L. Tubb, J. l.. Thorn ton and B. C. Apperson.
 Telegrams from the Georgia State Association of Food Dealers were read, inviting members to attend coa1- yention in Atlanta and acknowledged with thanks.
 Suggestions were made regarding the proposed food exposition planned by the local association and mem- hers were asked to keep on look out for a suitable location for the big show, which is suggested for the early part of 1924.
 Refreshment and cigars were served concluding the business ses- sion and the meeting adjourned President Colvin announced that the advertising committe would hold a special meeting Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
Internal Chaos FooUng panese Quake Disaster Censored Out

decision of national headquarters ani stage the Birmingham celebration on that day. Saturday was recommends ed as most suitable for the school children, Monday as more convenient for the merchants and manufac- tiirers to close their places of busi- ness, and Sunday as the day most ap- propriate for the observance of spirit of reverence and memorial, rather than a celebration of victory, which is the desire of the men and women who have the arrangements in charge.
 The program calls for the firing of gun corresponding to 75 milli- meter cannon.- either early in the day or at regular intervals through out the day, the decoration of all soldiers graves, a parade along the principal streets of Birmingham, par ticipated in by Boy Scouts, former service men. Civil war and Spanish war veterans. and school children, patriotic meetings in the afternoon, and a sunset gun to announce the end of the days events.
 Short talks on various phases of the program were made by Arthur Greenwood. Col. T. S. Mooreman, L. L. Doty, J. W. Donnley, Dr. c. E. Glenn. superintendent of education; Carson Adams, president of the Ro- tary club; Mrs. ". J. Adams, Mrs Earl Pettus, president of the Axis club; Roland L. Shine, scout exec1 tive, and several others.
 It was suggested that on the day selected for the clbration an Amer ican flag be presented to. every school room in the coutny. The total cost of all the days events has been estimated at between 5000 and $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
GREAT WHITE WAY FUR FIFTH AVENUE
 SEEMS CERTAINTY
CiVitan Committee Declares Lights To Burn By
 Christmas Time

Renewed impetues was given the drive for a white way for Fifth ave- nue from Eighteenth street to the terminal station at meeting Tues day night of the Civitan commit tee, organinators of the drive for modern system of lighting for this thoroughfare.
 Announcement was made that so per cent of property owners along Fifth avenue have signed agreements to bear their share of the expense incident to the installation of the lights Committees kere appointed to visit owners yet unsigned and bring the matter to a speedy close with view of letting contracts and get ting the work started within the next few weeks so as to insure brilliant flood of light along Fifth avenue not later than Christmas.
 Lighting equipment under consid- eration is different and more medern from anything in the city and is T combination light and trolley post, ornamental and efficient. The meet ing Tuesday night was highly en- thusiastic, merchants and property owners signifying their intention of with the Civitan committee and others interested in doing away with many a bad first impression gained by visitors to Birmingham who get no look at the city other than a glimpse of dark, uninviting Fifth avenue.
 Little trouble is expected in secuI- ing 100 per cent signatures, 1t was stated. and committees have been inS structed to push the matter through with all haste, that the contracts might be let, and work completed inside of 60 days. Members of the Civitan committee present were: P. Y. Whitman, chairman, Reid Lawson, Frank, Butler, Ed Moore, George Mc- Atee. Sidney J. Bowie and Hugo Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
SENATOR JOHNSON PAYS QUIET VISIT TO CAPITAL CITY
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democrat, New York, introduced him self and the two senators chatted for several minutes. A stop was made at the main entrance to the capitol, Senator Johnson climbing the long flight of stone esteps to the second floor to obtain his pay check from the senate disbursing office. Attendants directed him on his way out of the building.
 Returning to his office half an hour later, MT. Johnson found an- other battery of cameramen, for whom he posed at his big mahogany desk. A fresh group of newspaper men also gathered and with these the senator talked for half an hour be- fore receiving several friends. To- night he had supper with former Representative John M. Baer of Min nesota, and he planned to be at his office a a. m. tomorrow to clear away some accumulated business be- fore calling on the President. Will Serve Farmers.
 Senator Johnson said the length of his visit at the White House prob ably would not permit him to go fully into the agricultural situation with the President. He declared, however, that he would devote his time to the interests of the farmers WllAit SCAN HI s5-~ln w dSninR IOHt anu that the republican party would be put on record in the next Congress on the proposition of relief for the agricultural industry.
 "The republican party promised three years ago that it was going to assist American agriculture in every way" he said "They have fallen down on that promise"
 Senator Johnson said he did not believe it would dQ much good now to call an extra session of Congress to enact legislation to relieve the present situation.
 Its too late now" he added
 Asked how he regarded President Coolidge, the senator said he had not been in office long enough to be judged.
 You know, he may turn ont to be a progressive he said. You cant tell"
 Senator Johnson said he would not select a residence on this trip, pre- ferring to leave that to Mrs. Johnson.
 "She doesn't like cities, anyhow" he said.
 I'll need wood pile on which to get exercise"
 The senator plans to return to Washington about November IS, to prepare for the opening of Congress. He has rented his farm in Minnesota to his two oldest sons, but expects to bring Mrs. Johnson, another son and his two daughters to Washington with him..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
PLEASE READ ME

To all white and colored friends; I am simply a poor little inanimate so- Hciting design, but l am here on great mission Old St. John A. M. F. church, corner 25th St. and 3d Aye. is almost out of commission. and the members and friends of the church are now having much needed new St. John built, on the corner of 7th Ave. and 18th St. Now. friend, please do not push me aside or throw me in the trash basket or fire, because cannot sec, hear talk, nor walk. In fact, am helpless, but I come to you in the name of God. and the colored race of Greater Birmingham, begging you to give something to assist in erecting this building. My pastor, Rev. H. N. Newsome, 2504 3d Ave, City. Is a hard working man, and says that if the white people of Atlanta, Ga, can give half the money to rebuild Big Bethel church, that the white people of Birmingham are more able to do the same thing for St. John here. cannot talk. as you know, but my pas tor can and will talk for me and will thank you in the St. John bulletin for any amount given by white or colored. Please remember that God and encour- aged people can and will make Bir- mingham one of the greatest cities in all the world. Send all checks to my pastor at the above address. I am
 Yours truly
 POOR LITTLE BEGGING DESIGN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
POLO GAME WILL BE PLAYED EVERY
 SU W D 4 Y H ER E.
Game Has Become Popular Sport Among Magic
 City Fans

The popularity of the practice polo games every Sunday afternoon on Roberts field has become so high that Capt. John c. Carter has an- every Sunday afternoon The games will be played every Sunday during the fall that the weather permits.
 Since polo was first introduced in Birmingham thousands of fans have taken it up as their favorite sport.
 In order to further the cause of polo here, Captain Carter has an- nounced that private ponies of the members of the Birmingham Polo association could be kept in the Bir- mingham Sabres stables and that the practice. By taking advantage of Captain Carter's offer citizens of Birmingham can stable their horses at a convenient place until the civil ian stables at Roberts field are com pleted
 Next Sunday afternoon four chukker game of six minutes each will be played between the Birming- ham Sabres, in yellow and white, and the Birmingham Polo association team, in red and white. The game will be played on the field in the rear of the Stockham Pipe company at 400 Tenth avenue, north. and will begin at o'clock. The games are open to the public and no admission Is charged.
 The lineup for Sundays game fol- lows:
 Birmingham Sabres-No. l, Lieut.. c. s. Coleman; No. 2, Sergt. James Lambert; No. 8. Capt. John C. Carter; No. 4, Lieut.. Weller Smith; substi- ute, Sergt. John S Colley.
 Birmingham Polo Association-No. 1. Gordon Robinson No. ?, Capt c. NJ Hurt; No. 3, Capt. R. F. Watthorn; No. 4, Sake Crawford; substitutes, Lieut.. A. K. Foster, Col. L. O. Mathews, Capt. N. Duncan, Capt. w. V. M. Robinson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
PROPOSAL TO AID FARMER CALLSFOR NO LEGISLATION
Coolidge Considers Plan To Accept Settlements For
 American Products

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-President Coolidge continuing his study of the agricultural situation through con fercnce.s with farm organization rep resentatives, received and took under consideration today a proposal that, as a mears of relieveing the farm srs of the country, the war finance corporation accept settlements made by foreign buyers of American farm products.
 The proposal was presented to the President by the executive committee of the American Farm Bureau Fed eration, which like the executive committee of the National Grange. re- ceived yesterday by the President. called by invitation of the executive.
 As aid before the President the plan contemplates no aditional legislation or action by Congress. It merely would have the war finance corporation take over settlement re- ccive1 by farmers cooperative or ganizations of grain sold for export. the corporation paying from it's funds to the cooperative organizations the amounts involved Authority for such action is contained in the act creating the finance corporation and the plan could be quickly put into effect.
 Another proposal similar to that made by the farm bureau federation is under consideration by the Presi- dent and has been the subject of con- ferences held by him with war fin ance corporation members within the last few days. It involves organiza- tions privately. but with the assist ance of government funds of an ex- port corporation to deal in farm pro- ducts.
 President Coolidge also discussed the farm question today with How ard Elliott, chairman of the board of the Northern Pacific railway in which he opposed a general reduction of freight rates on agricultural pro ducts. but decrease in rates on grain and other products designed for ex- port fight be helpful to the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
MOBILE CRAFT WRECKED
Hurricane Dismasts And Waterlogs
 Schooner MebOurn ?. Smith

PENSACOLA, Fla, Oct. 2.-The schooner Mebourn P. Smith of Mobile was dismasted and waterlogged 250 miles off Cape Hatteras, N. c. The vessel is owned by the Whitney com pany of Mobile and was en route to Antigua in the West Indies. The Smith was under command of Capt. J. N Wood and includes two other Mobile men, according to shipping record. by the names of George Reu- ben and George Steel, members of the crew. The dispatch stated that all the crew are safe and that the ship had been wrecked in latitude 31.52 north, longitude 71.56 west.
 According to information obtained at the local customs office, the hur- ricane in which the ship was caught moved up the south Atlantic coast Saturday and was directly in the route sailing vessels take from Mo- bile to the West Indies The ship sailed from this port August 2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
WALTON IS GIVEN FIRM REBUKE BY OKLAHOMA VOTES
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close rumors were heard that. the 22,000 special officers sworn in by Walton, had been ordered to steal the election.
 This threat was spread broadcast and sheriffs began immediately to swear in more deputies to prevent any possible rush" on the polls at closing time. At Tulsa, Sheriff Bob Sanford swore in 2,500 additional men to thwart the rumored steal" Predicts Removal.
 Campbell Russell famous Okla homa character, who initiated the legislative amendment which voters of the state apparently had adopted today by overwhelming pluralities. predicted the defeat of Governor Walton and his removal from office within 30 days.
 Russell. a former corporation com missioner, and a bitter foe of the governor. said Tuesday night that the executive would be impeached by the lower house of the state Iegis- lature within two weeks.
 Tn two more weeks he said. "Walton will have been impeached and the state will have a new gover- nor.
 "The legislative amendment voted by the electors Tuesday will be law Wednesday," he continued. Tt will enable the house of representative to convene within two weeks to inn peach this tyrant governor
 Despite the governors proclama- tion declaring election illegal and his effort to call another election on my constitutional amendmeft next December. law and right will prevail and Walton will pass out as politi-s cal power in Oklahoma"
 Russell was arrested twice by gnuardsmen during the martial law regime in Oklahoma City for circu- lating cartoons satirizing Governor Walton. In these pamphlets the gov ernor was pictured as would be modern Sampson, drunk with power. It urged he be "shorn of his power before he wrecks the temple of state"
 The initiative bill which Okla homans voted upon Tuesday has be- come known as the Campbell Rus. sell' amendment. Walton in calling another elecuon for Decemper re- ferred to it by this name
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
SOUND TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE

showing tho power of Lydia F. Pink hams Vegetable Compound over the ills of women Is constantly being published in this paper. The strong est recommendation any article can have is that borne by the persons who use 1t. Once in with ailments that caused suffering and despair, but now restored to the joys of health. from a grateful heart multitudes of women write letters of appreciation to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn. Mass. Such evidence of the power of Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound over the ills of women should induce every suffering woman to try it.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
By RAY G. MARSHALL Leased Wire to The Age-Herald)

PEKING, Oct. 2-The chaos that followed the greatest earthquake dis aster of modern times-the recent Japanese catastrophe-eXp it. self in varied forms of confusion and disorder.
 It became necessary to execute 100 Koreans charged with footing and in- cendiarlsm. Hundreds of other per- sons were shot down in the act of forming menacing mobs.
 These facts were hidden by the cen- sorshlp. With them were hidden other items of essential importance to the outside world.
 Japanese officialuom temporarily lost it's head in the face of tremend- ors disaster. according to impartial foreign observers who went through the awful days of terror and destruc- tion that followed the first :reinor on September l.
 Japanese citizens generally be- laved nobly toward their stricken fellows and toward foreigners, it is declared, but the central government had been reorganiZed shortly before the quake and temporarily there was 9 general paralysis of national con- trol This necessitated individual and undirected action by local pre- fleets.
 Foolish Orders Issued.
 Foolish orders were issued and the confusion of the moment was em- phasized by attempts of officials to handle a situation which called for coordinated effort of which they were incapable. Friendly offers of foreign assistance were met with un- called for affronts during the first days of trouble.
 The local Yokohama authority or dered all ships in the harbor to seal their wireless apparatus as bar to the escape of news. A cloud of rC- mcrs and reports grew from these early censorship that were only dis pelled when the ceptral government cancelled the ruling.
 Another order directed Japanese citizens to remain wherever they had taken refuge and to abstain from work on any other form of activity until further instructions were given. As a result of this many Japanese were powerless to assist foreigners who were desperately in need of help. This ruling was also altered as soon as the central government was ad- vised of it's existence.
 Despite these impossible regula- tons there were many instances of heroism on the part of Japanese who helped foreigners, whether friends or strangers.
 A few Japanese distinguished themselves by despicable meanness and perhaps cruelty during the quake, but their number was for funately limited. Impartial foreign observers praise Japans government and citizens for their efforts on be- half of the foreigners. The single major criticism is that this succor was delayed by disruptons of cen tral authority and the placing of Ar . thority in the hands of men unequal to it's demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
IRENE CASTLE CITED
Papers Alleging Breach Of Contract
 Served Upon Dancer

BALTIMORE, Oct 2.-Papers al leging breach of contract were served upon Irene Castle today and the stage properties and wardrobe of her company, "The Dances and Fashions of 1923" were attached in a suit for s4,000 brought by Mrs. Kate Wilson Green of Washington.
 Mrs. Wilson Greene declares she contracted with Mrs. Irene Castle Tremain to give two performances of her show but the dancer cancelled both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
"HUSBANDS | NEVER HAD"
Woman Writer Says They Have
 Caused A Good Deal Of Concern

From my earliest teens the hus- bands I have never had have caused a good deal of concern to a good many persons. In those distant days feminine relatives would from time to time shake their heads over men and groan in unison, 'I pity your husbandv
 Those early insinuatlons of domes- tic incapacity were not then painful to me, for at that time l though lit tie about husbands, and cared less; but now that l have attained to ten derer years, I have suffered-and re- cently--an acute jab to my self-es- teem-this at the hands of per sonage no less important than our cook.
 Ia the absence of the housekeeping member of the family. I had as- sumed authority, but my best efforts elicited merely the comment, You don't care much for housekeeping, does you, miss. It's a good thing you aint never had husband"
 Somehow I feel it little hard on my character, which, without undue conceit, 1 consider to have been on the whole inoffensive. that people should have pitied my husbands both before and after my not taking them Winifred Kirkland in Har- per's Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
DENTIST OF CONVICT
 DEPARTMENT RESIGNS
Convicts Told Of His Resignation In Letter To Newspapers
 STATE CAPITAL Bi1REAN
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery,

IHUHIgOIIItIy, fAIH', JUL 7 ..Convicts held at KhbY prison to- day announce1 the resignation of Dr. F. w. Moncrief as dentist for the state convict department, Dr. Mon crief rendered his resignation several days ago. but the board of convict supervisors said nothing about it. under the policy of withholding in- formation which it established after the mutiny of state convicts at Ban ner mines.
 The announcement of the state prisoners came .n a letter to Mont gomery newspaper. which commended Dr. Moncrief for his worK among the state prisoners pr. Mancrief was appointed by the board of control and economy before it was abolished, He will enter the practice in Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
1,298 MOVE IN MONTH
Signs of Regular October 1 UpheavnI COmc Early. According to Report

During September 1,29S persons moved from one residence to another in Birmingham, according to figures in the offices of o. l.. Bum, secre- tary- mana ger of the Chamber of Commerce, which are issued daily to members of the furniture division of the Chamber of Commerce as part of a service of that organization.
 During the same period there were 25S repossession notices secured and furnished to members of the furni- ture division of the chamber, Mir. Bum stated. These notices are filed to protect furniture dealers who are members of the Chamber of Com merce from loss in case of removal of furniture on which payments are due. The moving notices are fur nished members that dealers might keep track of furniture sold on the partial payment plan. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
SEEK CLOTHES FOR LAPS
Wednesday Designated As Bundle
 Day By City Commission Tuesday

Old clothes for the people of the devastated areas of Japan was the burden Of a request received by the city when the commission met Tues day morning.
 c. J. Albright, divisional official of the Salvation Army. Birmingham, wrote the commission that the re- quest for garments had come from relief workers now in Japan.
 The city commission, in response to the communications, named Octo- Der 3, Wednesday, as Bundle Day" Those who have garments to give are asked to send them to the Salvation Army or the city hall, or notify the Salvation Army be telephone and the bundles will be sent for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
PRINCE LEAVES FOR MAINLAND

LONDON, Oct. "A special mes- senger arrived at Wierengen late Monday night bringing importanat news for the former crown price, Fdererick William, according to the Daily Mails Wierengen correspon- dent The price, accompanied by the burgomaster who is responsible for his safety, left hastily for the main land. His expected destination was not known. He was expected to re- turn late Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
LARGE AIRCRAFT VISIT

ST LOUIS, Mo, oct. 2.-(By Asso- ciated Press. "A brief visit by the zR-1, the largest airship in the world, the arrival at Scott field, near Belle vile, H., of the Barling bomber, the worlds largest airplane, and speed trials by navy planes entered in the Pulitzer trophy races, featured the international air races here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
WEALTHY PLANTER DEAD

PORT GIBSON, Miss, Oct 2.-D J Hill, wealthy plantation owner of Claiborn county, who had been in ill health for several years, shot and killed himself here today. The body, with a pistol clutched in one hand, was found by Hills valet who had left the planter alone for a few moments. Hills widow was said to be i'll in a Memphis sanitarium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
LEAVES TO HELP VESSEL

WILMINGTON, N. C., Oct. 2.-The coast guard cutter Modoc left here tonight in response to a wireless call from the American schooner Melvin P, Smith, waterlogged 300 miles off Cape Hatteras. The Smith is said to be in no immediate danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-03
MINUTE
 NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
Tn RIP CAR OPEN

CASPER. wyo. Oct 2.-The up- ended chair car wedged in the sand of Cole creek, which for AS hours has blocked all efforts to recover bodies of victims of last Thursdays Burlington wreck. will be ripped open with an acetylene torch and taken out in sections, if it cannot be removed in one piece by tomorrow, a Burlington official announced to- night.