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New Britain herald., 1923-11-09
Tracks Strengthened

The trolley tracks on Pennington
 avenue are gradually being straight cucd and trolley ride on this line Is daily becohling less like ride in
 rowboat on rough sea. Men were engaged this morning strengthening the rails and it is expected that the
 work will be completed by the end of | the week
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09

win he on sale before and during the entertainment The entertainment will be in charge of Mrs, George
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09

In order to meet the large demand for tickets to the lecture 10 he given by Rev. Mr Kenyon of New Haven ucRt Thursday evening. it has been decided to hold it in Grange hall in- stead Of in the parish house. .h- though it has been previously an- nounccd that the number Of tickets
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09

A large number Of PlainFille pcoPLs attended the funeral Of Mrs. Wi'Iiah roplip in Forestyille this morning a' q o'clock. Services were held m SI Matthew's church and burial was 'h st Joseph's cemetery in Plainviilc-
The Washington times., 1923-06-19

able relations between man and
man are capable of infinite expan.
sion. The limit is only the popula-
ton of the earth.
Rotary is expressive Of the ideal
that we must live for others as we
would that others should live fGp
US. All of us have something 10
sell, and all of US are buyers.
Encourages Patriotism.
Rotary encourages the love of
homeland, but more emphatically
1t is an organizatio Of the age OF
transportation and communication
far-flung credit and universal ex.
change which makes this earth our
greater home.
Rotary international works
through the innumerable personal
and individual contacts Of this mi.
versal exchange. 1t must exist as
an aroused sense Of personal and
individual responsibility, and not as
a beautiful cloud floating about our
heads.
Rotary. demands three business
obligations-sincerity In affirming,
simplicity in bargaining and taith-
fulness in performing. And may
add that good citizenship is a bust
ness obligation.
Most of us here are business
men. We should be inspired by the
fact that the philosopher. the
writer. the educator, the astrono-
The Washington times., 1923-06-19
HARRISON Will
RESUME LAW
IN D. c.
Former Police Judge to Become
Partner of Campbell
Howard.

Judge Robert E.. Hardison. upon
his retirement from the bench, will
again take up the practice of law
in Washington. he announced. He
Campbell Howard. an attorney of
this city, and together they will
occupy offices in the Fendall build
ing.
Judge Hardison's successor, Gus
A. Schuldt, has been named, and
1t is only a matter of a few
days before the appointee will go
into office.
The administration Of the retir-
ing judge, unlike that of predeces-
sors, called for tact in the settle
ment of many legal questions af-
fecting the entire nation, particu.
larily those relating to the inter-
probation Of the prohibition laws.
During his sojourn. four liquor
laws were passed. About the time
he was appointed Judge, the Shep-
pard bone dry" act went into eff
feet in the District. Then came
law prohibiting the Transports
ton of liquor within a five.mile
radius of military camps. These
were followed by the Reed law,
banning transporting of intoxicatns
from a wet" to a dry" com
munity, and the national prohibi-
ton law.
His most drastic decision was
that liquor taken as evidence in
raids, need not be brought into
court, and that the testimony of
the police was enough to- prove
that it was liquor.
In the early part of his term,
Judge Harrison was compelled to
send a number of woman suffrage
advocates to Jail because they
created scenes in front Of the
White House. Such activities by
women, coupled with the race
riots of 1919 and the disturbances
that came as an aftermath of the
war, kept his hands full.
One of the most notable of his
recent decisions, is that which he
rendered in the Slaughter house
cases. He declared that their re-
moval without the bounds of the
District. as edicted by the Commits
sloners, was illegal, thereby saving
more than $5,000,000 worth. of
property that would otherwise have
been confiscated.
Whether Judge could lawfully
tell a jury that a defendant was
guilty from the evidence gathered
during the trial was settled by
Judge Hardison. He suggested to
Jury that guilty verdict should
be returned. The defense took the
case to the Supreme Court of the
United States, where it was finally
decided. by a vote 2of % TO 4. that
Judge Harrison was empowered to
do so.
The Washington times., 1923-06-19
? A !
BILL BACKED
BY VT. v.
Organization lnstructs Con-
vention Delegates to Support
Compensation Law.

District delegates to the national
encampment of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, which will be held in
Norfolk the last of August, will
strenuously support a movement to
have the organization back the
veterans adjusted compensation
bill. This action was forecast last
night at a meeting Of the District
department in the National Guard
Armory.
A resolution directing the Districts
delegates to lead in the fight for the
bonus was introduced. Final action
on the proposal will be had tomor-
row night at the final meeting Of the
District department. Sentiment on
the floor of, the meeting was almost
unanimously in favor of instructing
the delegates to seek favorable action
on the bonus question at the en-
campment.
Other resolutions were adopted
and will be acted upon tomorrow
night. Some Of these were for Ma
tional Guard Armory facilities in this
city, erection Of a large stadium
here in honor Of the war dead, and
appointment of a commission to
mark the spots made historic by
/ <AIl0I1CdA AL NAAAh9
the world war.
Committees appointed for the 10.
cal encampment, which will last over
tomorrow, are: Credentials, Fred
Livingstone, William Rolf, L. Don.
aldson, William Harrington, Frank
Heise and Howard Elf; resolutions,
John D. Wishhausen, w. Laurence
Hazard, Edward Sullivan, Charles
Love, William c. Mackay and Max
3. Bladenburg; bylaws, Robert Par
rott, Lieut.. Kenneth Koontz and
Henry Forney; civil service, William
H. Carroll, George Neuner and Alex
Summers: officers reports, Past De.
partElent Commander George Neuner
M - n Smith and A. l.. Smith; WON.
ems auxiliary. Major George Void,
Gunnan Statsburg and Sam Berlin,
guests, Gen. Anton Stephan and Adj.
Edwin Bethlehem; auditing. r. c.
! HUM. William Rolf and +. A. Liv.
ingston: publicity, w. F.. German:
honors. Col. George l.. TAFT and Com
manders Val N. Brandon, John e.
Brooks, Howard Chase. Daniel Har'
rigan Kenneth koontZ and +. G. Lu-
cas-; transportation, Joseph Gardella
and Arthur Millmore: procedures and
ways and means, Col. George TAFT,
Edwin Bethlehem, George l.. Trib-
| BILE, Harvey Miller, w. ID. Rooney
and w. G. Davis.
The Washington times., 1923-06-19
ROTARY IDEALS.
EXPOUNDED
At MEET
President Rogers, of San An
tonic Club, Urges Decent
Salaries for Teachers.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June bro
tary should not attempt to be Il
highbrow or millionaire club and
on the other hand it should not be
the community .poorhouse, Presl'
dent Harry H. Rogers, OF the 10
tary Club, of San Antonio, Tex,
admonished the Rotarians of the
world assembled here for their four
teenth annual convention, at the
opening session of the. convention
this morning President Rogers
was speaking on the activities OF
the Rotarian as an individual.
Rotary is great school, the
speaker said, starting with men
selected from every business or pro:
fession.' With proper training Ind
cooperation any member should ne
able to conduct the affairs of the
club and interest himself in the at
fairs of his community. The in
dividual Rotarian should be ener-
getic. If each Rotarian would in
crease his pace 10 per cent great
additional good could be accom-
plished.
Gas we go into courtroom and
see the dilatory practices OF the
lawyers and the procrastination OF
the Judges the wonder is that we
it's administration we have. A lit
tie more energy on the part OF
lawyers and judges would not only
be a great financial saving, but
would dispose of the congested
dockets to be found all over the
country. When confidence in the
judiciary is shaken the country Is
in danger.
Retta,. TeanheRs' Paw.
why should we not be willing
to put a premium on efficiency in
the school room by paying decent
salaries and demanding the best as
teachers of our children. Is it more
important to know who keeps your
bank deposits, or who trains your
race horses, or who managers your
show herd of cattle or hogs than
it is to know who is teaching your
child? We cannot expect good
teachers until we pay them, and
we cannot get them, at any price
until we learn to appreciate them.
THE individual Rotarian should
be seryiceable in his community.
When there is a movement for good
the Rotarian should be the first to
volunteer.
President Raymond M. Havens of
the international clubs spoke on the
ideals of Rotary. Abstracts from
his address follow:
"This present convention Is a
world convention of men who have
discovered that friendly and honor
The Washington times., 1923-06-19
JERSEY COW ADOPTS TWO
HAPLESS ORPHANED KIDS

COTTER, Ark, June 19.-Cats
have been known to nurse young
rabbits, hogs have been mothered
by cows, but for the first time on
record in the White river country,
q fine Jersey COW, belonging to O.
e. DeGroff, of Reeds Spring, is
raising two motherless kids. A
few days ago the mother goat died,
leaving the two helpless infants.
DeGreff believed he would have to
kill them or raise them on bot
tie.
A few mornings ago he went out
to decide what to do and found
that they had been adopted by n
Jersey COW. which had been left
in the same lot with them. His
problem is solved. Until they get
large enough to live on tin cans.
dish rags and brush, they will
diet at the Jersey cafe.
The Washington times., 1923-06-19
CHURCH TO BE ERECTED
AS WAR MEMORIAL

VERSAILLES, France, June 10.
Following out resolution made
by the inhabitants of Versailles
when the Germans were nearing
Paris in 1914, the first stone Of a
new church has been laid here.
The church will be called saint
Joan of Arc"
The Washington times., 1923-06-19

mer, the. chemist, the artist, all
thrive upon the universal exchange
of the products of human work and
human brains, which we call bust
ness.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
FAILS IN EFFORT T0RESCUE MOTHER.
CuIIman County Woman Burns To Death-Son Is
 In Hospital

CULLMAN, Ala, Dec. 21.-(Special.) ) In a futile effort to rescue his mother from their burning home near here last night, William Seckford, IT,, was perhaps fatally injured. His aged mother was trapped in the building and burned to death. The son is in a dying condition at local hospital. William. Seckford, ST.. was painfully but not seriously burned.
 Young Seckford's first effort to save his mother from the flames failed because she had left her bed in an upstairs room. Thinking she had escaped, he fled before the flames. However, when the rest of the family found that she was missing, the son again made a dash upstairs, but flames enveloped him and he stag gered out with his clothing afire. members of the family went to his rescue, but he suffered burns which may prove fatal.
 The elder Seckford had risen short ly before to stir upa fire in a rtove, and 1t is presumed that the house caught from it. Two children and the wife of the younger Seckford escaped injuries. They were sleeping on the first floor.
 Mr. and Mrs. Seckford came to Cullman county direct from Germany about 40 years ago. They were among the most prosperous farmers in the section. The home was a com- plete loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
JUNIOR CHAMBER
 REFLECTS BANKS
Report On Various Activities Heard At Annual Meeting
 Of AnniSton Club
ANNISToN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! AnnisfOn. Ala. Dec. 21

E. D. Banks, first prisident of the Anniston Junior Chamber of Com merce, and who was recently elected president of the state organization in Birmingham, was reelected to direct the activities of the Anniston body at the regular meeting at the Alabama hotel. l.. B. Cannon and Rush Cole were returned to the posi- tions of first and second vice presi- dents. The annual meeting was fea- tured by a banquet, one minute speeches by members of the club be- ing heard with a great deal of in- terest. A report submitted by the auditing committee showed that the finances of the organization were in good shape and an interesting out line of the work to be done in An niston during the next year was given. President Banks summed up the achievements of the body during the year. A program In which Miss Margaret Taylor Miss Simonds Ar thur Lee and others took part was given during the evening. These features being followed by reports of NJ. F. Nelson on farm bureau work, safety committee work by L. G. Henry. police protection by Mur- ray Shields. foreign and street work by Secretary c. c. Wick and on plans for football efforts next year by James c. BroadneauX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
REvOkES PAROLE IF 'TOPPY LEVINE
Had Already Gone Back To Old Trade Of BootIegging,
 MCAdory Charges
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD MontRonery Ala Dec. 21


 Frank J., alias "Toppy" Levine of Mobile, whose release from three months hard labor sentence for vio- lating the prohibition laws caused a stir in Mobile in July, must serve the sentence and pay fine of S275. Governor Brandon late Friday issued an order revoking the parole and di- recting officers to put Levene at hard labor.
 The governor acted on information that Levene was indicted by the fed eral grand jury during the liquor conspiracy and that he had been given his liberty on bonds totalling s10,000.
 Levene was convicted of violating the prohibition laws in the Mobile circuit court February 16, 1921. He was given the hard labor sentence and fined S275 and costs. He never began the sentence and early this year he was directed to report for penal service. After a short delay Governor Brandon granted the parole conditioned on his good conduct in the future. Governor Brandon was informed that Levene had reformed and had not engaged in the violation of the prohibition laws since he was convicted.
 Among those who wrote letters to Governor Brandon urging clemency for Levene were Mayor R. V. Taylor and George E. Crawford member of the city commission of Mobile.
 Levene had already returned to the active production of corn whisky following his parole by the governor, according to information from the state law enforcement department. Chief Walter K. McAdory stated that in raid by state and federal off cers some ten days ago, still was 1ound in Levene's house, with $40 gallons of nash and two gallons Of whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
YOUNG MAN STABBED

Fred Medaris, young son of Fred Medaris. of Weaver was believed to be seriously injured when stabbed in the side by a stranger near the Four Mile church above Camp McClellen late Thursday night. The attack was made on the young man after car bearing an Ohio tag and occupied by a party of strangers collided with the car driven by the Weaver boy. After the collision young Medaris re- ported he and the young men in the other car engaged in conversation relative to the slight damage done in the collision and without warning one of the men plunged knife into his body, jumped into his car and sped away. Officers in the nearby towns have been notified of the af- fray and are searching for the as saiIant. The wounded man was hur- ried to Jacksonville and given medi- cal attention, later being carried to his home at Weaver, where he was reported Friday to be in serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
.DR. HANCOCK DIES AT HIS HOME IN CROCKER
Practiced 50 Years In Section Be-
 tween Jasper And Tuscaloosa

Dr. J. F. Hancock, 72, of Crocker, Ala, who for the past 50 years had worked among families between Tus- caloosa and Jasper, and in Birming nam when the town was called Ely ton, died Thursday night at his resi- dence in CrocKer, according to in formation received by friends in Bir- mingham Friday.
 During the past few years, pr. Hancock had been employed as com pany doctor by the Pratt Consoli- daed Coal company. For many years he resided in the lower part of the county and often his duties carried him into the adjoining counties of Jasper and Tuscaloosa.
 He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. c. c. Shell of Cardiff and tree sons, Dr. Richard Hancock West Sayre and Logan and Ira Han cock of Crocker.
 Funeral services will be held at II o'clock Saturday morning at, the Mount Olive church, with interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

Elyton street. Grover Wise, for- merly connected with the Alcazar, Odeon and Royal theatres, will be in charge. Contracts have already been closed for pictures with such film concerns as Paramount, First Na- tional Pictures and Universal Fea- ture productions, news pictures, com- edies and novelties will be shown.
 The theatre is modern in every re- spect; it is fireproof and has modern projectors. The lobby room and foyer is decorated in a suitable manner It will cater especially to women and children, MT. Wise says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
RAID GETS RESULTS

A raid by Deputy Sheriff Henry NJ. Bryant, J. D. Kimmons and Horace Green into the Sixth Foot community near the Etowah county line late Thursday night resulted in the de- struction of a sheet iron still and the capture of Doss Jenkins, an old man 75 years of age, and his son-in-law, Jesse Stephens, and about five gal lens of whisky. Stephens was held to the grand jury on a charge of dis tilling and his bond was placed at s1,00O. The older man was fined S1o0 and costs on charge of having liquor In his possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SENTENCE FORMER CASHIER OF BANK
Atmore Man Gets Two Years For EmbezzIement Of
 Over S23,OOO

MOBILE. Ala, Dec. 21.-J. NJ Northrop, S5, former cashier of the First National bank of Atmore. Ala, pleaded guilty in the federal court here today to embedding funds from the banking institution and was sentenced to two years in the fed eral prison at Atlanta.
 Northrop was arrested here last June on federal and state warrants, charging embezzlement of sums rang ing from S1S,000 to S23,000. Part Of the money was recovered from a woman with whom Northrop came to Mobile to meet by appointment. The arrest of Northrop at the time ere ated a sensation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
BULLET IN LEG
 STOPS FUGITIVE
Aubrey White Accused Of Stealing Automobiles.
 Now In Hospital

Shots from the revolver of City Detective W. B. Patterson stopped Aubrey White. IS, as he fled from a garage on Sixth avenue. south, Fri day morning, after the detective had charged him with automobile thefts.
 One shot. fired from a distance of 50 yards entered Whites left leg. He is a the Hillman hospital for treat ment, and after recovering will be taken in custody to answer the charges against him.
 A s100 reward had been offered for White. it being charged that he stole two automobiles.
 Detective Patterson said he shouted repeatedly to White to stop and only fired after it appeared the youth would escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
VETERAN, GASSED IN
 WAR, KILLS HIMSELF
Funeral Held For Isadore Young At
 Cullman Catholic Church

CULLMAN, Ala, ,an. 21.-(Special) Isadore Young, 32, ex-service man, killed himself with a revolver here yesterday. He served throughout the World war and was gassed in action Lately he has been taking treatment in Birmingham. III health is supposed to have troubled him.
 He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Otto Young of this city. Funeral sery- ices were held from the Catholic church today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
AT THE MOVIES

Capitol-Dorothy Dickson, Paying the Piper"
 Galax-Priscilla Dean in Drift ing"
 Odeon-"he Beast of Paradise" Princess-"The Girl of the West" RiaIto-Roy Stewart in "The Love Brand"
 Royal-William Duncan in The Man of Might"
 Strand-Douglas Mclean in Going Up."
 Trianon-Buck Jones in "The Alarm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
SERVICES ANNOUNCED
Mrs, A. H. Moore Will Be Buried
 Saturday Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. A. H. Moore, wife of Harry Moore of Bir- mingham, will be held Saturday aft ernoon at o'clock from the family residence, 2O43 Arlington Place, pr. J. A. Bryant officiating.
 Mrs. Moore, who had been III for a number of weeks, died in Mobile Thursday night. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. T. F. Dean and Mrs. Edward Elem ing of Birmingham and son, Will liam B. Moore of South Carolina.
 Mrs. Moore was a consistent mem- Der of the Third Presbyterian church. and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and ac- quaintances. Interment will be at Elmwood, with Lige Loy in charge.
 The pallbearers will be as follows: William Stewart, Walter Ellis. pr. John w. Perkins, Dr. c. M. Glass, B, Parker and John D. Vail.
 YOU WON'T know how much fun Christmas shopping can be4until you turn to "Christmas Gift Sugges- tions" in the Classified Section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TO DISTRIBUTE TOYS

Toys for poor children will be ex- pected as the price of admission at the Lyric theatre at the Saturday afternoon performance to be dis tributed to the less fortunate chill dren of the city by the Salvation Army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
CELERRATE ANNIYERsARY

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Dec. 21.- (Special)-One of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the celebration Tuesday of the golden wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. W. M Hawkins of Fort Deposit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
;''''; TODAYS
 Sat. '.;; i..: 3: CALENDAR 3!
AT THE THEARES

Jefferson-Dark.
 Lyric-Vaudeville headliner, At the Possum Country Club" with seven blackface comedians. Fox comedies and Pathe News.
 Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville head liner, Master Gabriel and company in Captain Kiddo," Picture, Metro spe- cial Desire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Mrs. c. o. kenneIi-Funeral services

Mrs. c. Q. kcnneII-F uneTdI seTVICes for Mrs. c. o. Kennell, 45, who died Thursday night at the residence, 26291h Sixth avenue, south, will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morn ing from the Twenty-sevent street Baptist church, with Rev. J. D. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery, with Vice in charge. Ceremonies at the grave will be in the charge of the Arena Chapter of Order of Eastern star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Mrs. Martha A. Garrett - Funeral

services for Mrs. Martha A. Garrett, mother of S. l.. Garrett president of the Butler Garrett Real Estate and Insurance company, who died Thursday morning at the residence, 38O9 summit avenue, were held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery, with Ridout in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TO PRESENT PAGEANT

The Christmas pageant will be pre- sented at the First Presbyterian church Monday evening, the young people societies and members of the Sunday school departments haV- ing been trained by Miss Clara Mc- C111ra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Elsie Rertha Hnrris-Funeral services

Elsie Bertha Harris-Funeral services for Elsie Bertha Harris, eight-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Harris, who died at ? o'clock Friday morning at the residence, 2319 Philadelphia road, were held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence followed by in trment in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns in charge.