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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
Will Offer President '
 To General F Federation
Montana To Submit Name Of Mrs. Perham For
 Position

HELENA, Mont, May 22.-Club women of Montana will present the name of Mrs. Wallace T. Perham for the president of the General Federation of Women's clubs before the biennial meeting at Los Angeles in June with the assertion that by heredity, rela- tionship and experience, as well as by spirit, she is truly representative of the entire country.
 A native of Minnesota, Mrs. Perham is the daughter of a man who came from Scotland to the United States as youth and of a Colonial mother. She of Pennsylvania, and the niece of q California pioneer of '49. Other branches of the family have long been established in Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and other southern states. Her husband is a native of Oregon and belongs to a family that settled in Maine and Massachusetts in 1884.
 As a small child, Mrs. Perham par ticipated in an experience that very few of her present age can claim when she entered Montana in a covered wagon two years before the advent of the rail road. She was reared in that state, during one of the most interesting phases of the nations development. Since her maturity, her own extensive travel and her contact with many per- sons and affairs in all parts of the country have given her what friends confidently claim is an exceptional comprehension of the country as a whole.
 Her success in private business is also urged as a qualification, in addi- tion to the distinction she has already won in club work and other public ac- tivities. Her natural self-relianee and independence of thought was shown when in the course of her university training she studied civil engineering The knowledge thus acquired has been put to practical use since her marriage. She is an active partnef of her hus- band in his general contracting busi- ness in Montana and Wyoming, fig ures" all the firms bids, directs it's ac- counting and occasionally actually supervises operations in the field. She is also stockholder and director of a wholesale fruit company in Washing ton and of land company in Oregon.
 She has always been deeply interested in the development of culture, morals and education and has engaged for many years in benevolent and chari- table work.
 After two years service as president of the Woman's club of Glendive, Mont, she was elected district president in 1916 and was unanimously chosen as it's "war president" in June of 1917. The office made her an active member of all the important state war boards, in addition to which she served in many other public capacities. and conducted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

a personal campaign for food and cloth ing conservation at the request of the state food administra tion that is de- scribed in epic terms in Montana. In that campaign she drove her own car 5000 miles in two months, made hun dreds of demonstrations and addressed 2S, ,000 persons in sparsely settled ter ritory more than 5000 square miles in extent In connection with her domen- stration work, she organized 115 Red Cross auxiliaries on the tour. This service, rendered for the most part in torrid weather, is regarded as a mani festation of physical and mental vigor unequaled by another woman, even in that strenuous region.
 Mrs. Perham,s participation in gen. era1 federation affairs began with the biennial of 1912. She attended that and has attended every one since as delegate or officer She became a di- rector of the general federation in 1920 and was elected its second vice president in 1922. She is chairman of the committee on investment of the en- dowment fund and of the committee on investment of the war trust fund. Her committee service has also included membership on the tuberculosis division of the public health committee, head quarters, membership and reorganiza- tion. She has addressed various or ganizations in 36 states and in Cuba. She has a rich, clear voice, good presence and her adresses disclose wide information, logical thought, tolerance, good humor and keen analysis of facts.
 She is described as woman of mag netic, yet modest personality. She is an accomplished horsewoman and ex- tremely active physically, although not addicted to athletics. She has pro- nounced domestic proclivities and en- gages moderately in social diversions, but most of her time is spent by pref erence at her home, in which she has a combination library and office. She reads and studies much and gives her details of the household management.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
ssa.soo ESTATE
The entire estate of Charles

The entire estate of Charles H. Mol ton. who died May 1, valued at $32,5OO, is left to his wife, Mrs Bessie J. Motion. according to his will, '
 was probnted Thursday. s9
 Mrs. Motion is also named executrix, without bond The will was more than 17 years old, being dated May 3, 1907.
 Mir. Molton was brother of T. Fl. Motion, one of the owners of the Mol ton hotel at Fifth avenue and Twen- tieth street. He also left two other brothers, W. F., and Robert Molton, both of Birmingham. He was active. in several leading business enterprises, but retired some time before his death at the age of 65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

licity committee, announced Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

day. Thrills. suspense and romance are crammed into this swift-moving comedy and gives Wally a great chance to display his happy -go-lucky ways.
 Dave and Mae Hawthorne, who are to appear in several song numbers at each evenings performance next week at the Capitol, offer some of the hgih- est class Harmony duets" ever heard here, Mae Hawthorne featuring several popular numbers with her lyric so- prano voice which is said to be. rich in tone and quality. Dave Hawthorne is the author aud composer of the fla nous Laurel waltzes, Lucille" and the we'll known march, "America's Greatest" They will appear each eve ming at s 20 and 9:30 o'clock next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
AT THE TEMPLE

Between Friends" from the novel by the same name by Robert W. Cham bers, will be the feature picture at the Temple theatre next week. This pro- duction is put on by an all-star cast, including Lou Tellegen, Norman Kerry, Alice Calhoun, Anna 0. Nilsson, Stuart Holmes and Harry Barrows.
 "The Great White Way" story of New York life in the theatrical, news paper and sport world, will be shown through Friday and Saturday.
 The Temple Symphony orchestra, with Fred Stark, director, plays at both afternoon and night performances, Mile. Amalia and her Corps de Ballet appear as an added attraction at both afternoon and night performances.
 My Country" Bruce Scenic, and Temple Last Minute News are also shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
DRUGGISTS WIVES
 WILL MEET FRIDAY
May Form A WOman's Auxiliary
 Society Here

Wives of Birmingham druggists will hold luncheon at 12 80 o'clock Fri day afternoon at the Tutwiler hotel for the purpose of forming an auxiliary society.
 Plans for shorter working hours and Sunday hours for the druggists will be discussed and steps will be taken to form an auxiliary among the wives. Reservations for the luncheon can be made as late as 10 o'clyock Friday morning by making application to any of the following committee on arrange ments:
 Mrs. c. B. Randale, chairman; Mrs. c. T. Johnson, Mrs. B. T. Tissell, Mrs. Seymour Howell, Mrs. A. D. Rochester, Mrs. Ira Goodwin, Mrs. H. W. Taylor, Mrs. Joe Duncan, Mrs. c. l.. Hagan and Mrs. George Mcdowell.
 Following the luncheon the party will go to the baseball game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

among the shining faces that peered out at the public, which was still dazed at seeing pictures actually moving, and along with John Bunny, 'Broncho Billy" Anderson and Flora Finch, he built up such popularity. as a comedian that, it is safe to say, is rivaled by no one today. Of course Wally was just a boy then and for that matter he still is, but few years ago he left the movies flat, never to return.
 It's like everything else, this movie game, and they" say, if you once get the sand in your shoes, you are bound to go back and so here is another case where they" are right.
 Vans first picture since his return is "The Drivin' Fool" which will be shown at the Capitol today and Satur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
JUDGE HERzBERG LEAVES
Goes To Attend Commencement A
 Alma Mater, U. of A.

Judge l.. L. Herzberg, chairman of the state tax commission, who has been in Birmingham for several days assist ing in the assessment of property, left Thursday for Tuscaloosa, where be will %iattend the commencement exer- cises of the University of Alabama, his Alma Mater. Tax officials have been busy for several weeks with local assessments and intimated Thursday that there probably would be an in crease of between $6,0O0,000 and $7,O00, 900 in the total assessment for the county over last year, although no exact figures will be available until the commission completes it's work in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
At LOeM's Rii0n

Owing to the length of the great super screen feature, Beau Brum- mel" starring John Barrymore, which is the extraordinary attraction at Loew's Bijou this week, announcement of a special schedule is made for Sat urday's four performances.
 Showing of the picture will begin at 1, 4, 6:45 and 9 80, and the vaude- vile offering will open at 12 80, 8, 6 and 8 :50 p. m., with the doors of the theatre opening promptly at 12 o'clock noon.
 With Saturday nights last perform ance. of the week will also end the spe- cial engagement of Sweden's young violin virtuoso, Jan Rubini, who head lines the vaudeville bill, accompanied be Yvonne Marr, as we'll as the other special feature, ',The Honeymooners, i" one-act musical satire with a dis tinguished cast of seven artists, whose act has also been pronounced a gen. uine headliner.
 Other acts of merit on this~week- end bill include the Morton Brothers, paperologists and harmonica experts, and Frank (Peggy) Jones, "The Mono pede Wonder rounding out an un- usually diversified bill, offering a rare treat to movie fans as well as lovers of classic vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
INTERESTING WILL
 IS PROBATED HERE
Joint Testament Provides Sur
 vivOr Must Bury The Other

One of the most unusual wills ever recorded in the Jefferson county pro- bate office, according to officials, was filed Wednesday.
 The will, dated July 1, 1918, was signed by William Page and his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Page, and bequeathed property owned by them jointly. Mrs Page is still living, but it was neces- sary to probate the will following the death of her husband in 1919.
 The document provided that the one surviving should pay the funeral ex- penses of the first to die and should have the full and unrestricted use of two lots and their income. The home stead, at 3416 Thirtieth street, north, relatives after the death of both. parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE LYRIC

Bal Lloyd and Jack Goode, billed as
 The Two Gentlemen From Dixie" blackface, of course, probably shared honors with Lorin Raker and company in ''Pals and the Girl" for first place on the Lyric bill opening Thursday for the weekend.
 Lloyd and Goode depend more upon their ability to act than on anything new. Their skit is much like the usual, but unquestionably it is better acted.
 The title of Pals 'and the Girl"N is self-explanatory. Two boys and a girl, but literally sprinkled with wit and :. John Humphries and Nina Penn.
 Josephine Amorus as That French Girl" opens the bill. Whether she is French or not is small matter. She certainly is one of the most accom- plished athletes in vaudeville and per forms with apparent ease some of the most difficult of athletic stunts.
 Mae Francis is entertaining in a va riety of popular vocal selections. She is called 'The Musical Comedy Song stress"
 Jen Sothern needs no introduction to Birmingham. Her acting is fine and she evidently does like "the boy bits" Miss Sothern is equally at home and entertaining whether she is playing the part of a rollicking sailor or a femi- nine star of the footlights.
 The Santiago Trio offer a pleasing closing number, consisting, besides some, clever dancing, of a number of novel feats of strength and contortion, par ticipated in by two men and a woman.
 The usual pictures and the Lyric or chestra contribute equally to the show as whole. R. W.K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
DANCE POSTPONED

Out of respect to the memory of the late Noble Robert V. French, Jr., the dance of the Crescent club which had been scheduled for Friday evening in the Tutwiler has been postponed un- til Wednesday. evening, May 28, T. J.
 Boone, Jr., vice chairman of the pub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
LITTLE HOPE

So long as the passionate pigeon fanciers pursue the dove (of peace) with salt shaker and meet Mars with the mentality and methods of a manicurist
 peace will remain only pious dream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
CAPITOL SHOWS
 LOVE ROMANCE
Film Star Of Former Day Appears In The
 Cast

How many of you remember Wally Van? Back in the days when movies were just becoming popular, Wally was
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30

IF smugglers who Were routed by OF
ficers during gun battle. While
Martinez was fleeing from the scene
Of the battle, which, It is recollected,
occurred last year, he !sy in ambush
at a watering place and shot young
Gibson in the back. The murder was
committed for the ranclman's horse
Martinez then escaped into Mexico
and figura lively speaking, he placed
his thumb to his nose and wagged dis
fingers at justice on the American
side of the Rio Granie.
Friends of young Gibson bided Their
time. There was no TRY. Ever,
one knew in the border country that
Martinez was doomed. Little was said
tu. much was done.
All Based On Rumor.
From here on there is nothing but
rumor. It is said that Tomas
brought Martinez across the border
and up Ito Duvai county. Martinez
came Voluntarily. it is Known. Prob
ably, it is thought. Tomas induced
Martinez to make another rum-rud-
ming trip. telling him that he had
nothing to fear. 1t is also known
that Tomas notified the officers on tee
American side Of the Rio Grande that
Martinez was in this countr::.
There are conflicting reports as to
low Martinez met his death, was he
killed by Tomas. hims'lf, or was b.
killed in a gunbattle with officers that
took place about thSt time?
That is a question that is not con-
sidered important in -hc border coun-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30
TOMAS AYALA, RUM SMUGGLER,
5 DEAD, BUT HE PROVED A
FRIEND TO u. S. OFFICERS
eported to Have Led Slayer of Gregg Gibson 70 His
Death-Only Based on Rumor But Border Off
GERS Are Avenged and They Have Secret
Friendly Feeling for Rum Chief

Tomas Ayala Of Guerrero is deaf.
the outside world Tomas was un
own. 1T, in the border country
was reputcd TO be the chief of
band that followed the pack
Pin trails through E"patl county
t there was a friendly feeling to-
I'D him on this side of the Rio
ande, for Tomas 4, ala brougas
Flden death to Matias Martinez, the
uggler who boosted that he killed
egg Gibson, young ranchman Of
border country.
For years, Ayala matched his wis
h American and Mexican customs
icials. Making his headquarters in
|errcro, Tamaulipas. small town G
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30
FORMER CONFEDERATE
VETERANS COMMANDER
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
General. Julian S. Carr Ex-
p;res While on Visit
to Chicago.

Chicago, April 3O.-Gen. Julian s.
Carr, former commander-in-chief of
the United Confederate Veterans.
prominent in banking and railroad en-
terprises in his home in Durham, ~.
C.. died here last night.
En- route from Durham to Chicago
last Saturday to visit his daughter,
Mrs. III. {. Flowers. General Carr
contracted influenza, which developed
into pneumonia, Il heart affection
complicating his condition.
Mrs. Flowers came here several
months ago from Kansas City to study
synthetic psychology with Mrs. Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick. On his ar
rival here. General Carr was removed
to his daughters hotel suite, where
he died.
Funeral arrangements were to be
completed today after tentative ar
engagements had been made to take the
body back to Durham, n. c., for
burial
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30

few miles from Zapata, Tex, he d.
rcoted the activities of the lorseba, X
SILT gglcrs. Time after time, custom :
officials have laid traps for him, but
always, the willy be- der smuggler
cl, ded capture. Sometime, however,
hcavily-laden liquor ;Iains. believe !
to have been directed ly Tomas, fell.
into the hands Of the b. rider guards.
But Tomas was as difficult to capture
as the will-o-the-w isp.
Killed From Ambush.
When Matias Mariinebz appeared
on the scene there WIS j, troduced sn-
other element that Went into the for
nation of one of the unwritten and
seldom recited epics of the border
country. Martinez was enc of a baud
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30
Photograph by Mitchell.

try. The thing Of interest was that
the death of the popular young ranch
nan had been avenged.
Tuesday morning. information vas
received from the border that Tomas
A! ala was dead. There are no de-
tails os TO the manner of his death re-
ct:ved in San Antonio yet. Perhaps
he died natural death. IL is be-
lieved here, however, that he fell ut
the hands of friend or relative of
Martinez. For the part that TomsS
played in the death of Martinez is
wcll-known in the border country, even
il it is not known elsewhere.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30
HYDE'S HAT In RING
Missouri Governor Enters Race for
Vice Presidential Nomination.

Springfield. Mo. April 3O.-Gov.
Arthur NJ. Hyde's hat was tossed into
the ring for the Republican nomina-
ton for vice president by the Repub-
lican state convention here last night
which instructed the Missouri delega-
ton to the national convention 10
support him. The convention linked
the endorsement of Governor Hyde
with that of Calvin Coolidge for the
presidential nomination.
The convention went on record as
opposed TO any organization or move
ment which fosters racial hatred or
abridges civil or religious rights.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-30
AMERICAN IS FREED
Oil Worker Released by Mexican Ban
dit General. Advices Say.

Washington. ID. C., April 3O.-State
Department advices received yesterday
reported the release by Mexican ban
dts of V. Falls, an American citi-
zen, employed by oil operators in the
Tampico district.
Falls was released unframed. the
dispatch said, by Bandit General
Cuervo on April 2S, and now is at
Cerro Azul.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
Relief OF TRAFFIC
ON CITY-WIDE PLAN
Los Angeles Voters, at Recent
Election, Adopt Propositions
Submitted by Experts.

Los ANGELES, Calf. November
ga comprehensive, city-wide plan
for the relief of vehicular and pc
destrian traffic and it's future street
development was adopted by Los
Angeles by vote of three to one
at the recent election. Two PROPOSE
tons were submitted to the voters:
one on the adoption Of major
traffic street plan. prepared by three
eminent experts from the East, and
the other providing so,000,000 to pro-
vide the city's portion for carrying
out the first unit Of the proposed
traffic relief.
This action indicates approval Of
the citizens generally of a street plan
that will cost approximately $780,
100000 and include the widening of
downtown traffic arteries, the extern
sion of heavily travelled streets into
through thoroughfares, and provid-
ing for future street development
along scientific lines.
Los Angeles found itself facing a
unique situation. 1t not only has
more automobiles per capita to pro-
but it is a center for motor tourists
who annually add one-third to the
normal motor traffic. More than 400,
900 resident motorists use the streets,
and during the year some 100000
motorists from other States come
sightseeing, making the problem of
handling traffic more difficult than
In the average city.
The relief plan adopted by the
voters not only provides funds for
immediate traffic relief, but formally
Evening star., 1924-11-23
The Old Mechanic
Says:

Not all the troubles you have with
parts of the car are due to failure of
the parts themselves. About half the
troubles. / find, are the result of other
troubles.
Suppose. for instance. YOU are an
noyed by havin' the clutch drag a bit in
traffic or after you've gone UP a long
hill. Is it sensible to blame the clutch
for the trouble that the draggin' gives
you?
The real trouble may be due to un-
necessary overheatn' OF the engine it.
self. That. to my way of thinkin', is
the real trouble to remedy.
Lot of chaps come in here with in
structions for me to take up through
out the rear end so there won't be so
much play and lost motion. Whenever
I get job like this / can usually save
'em a lot of money by lookin' to see
what other trouble is the cause of the
main complaint.
Usually l find the engine in need of
tunin' up. Valves stick. points are dirty
or carburetor out of adjustment. Any
of these troubles win make the motor
jerk a little at low speed and when ac-
celebrating. There's always a certain
amount of play In the drive to- the rear
axle. and the balky motor just magnifies
1t.
In my experience I've found that l
could get rid OF lot of car troubles
best by lookin' to the troubles that
cause 'em, and Pm often surprised to
find that the original cause is simple
matter to remedy.
A darn sight easier than tryin' to
remedy the resultin' trouble, because it
always comes back again.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
STEERING GEAR MOVES.
Is Constantly in Motion When
Seemingly at Rest.

The steering gear is only a part OF
the Steering mechanism of a motor
car, and. though ii may appear to be
al rest when the car is moving in a
straight line. it is constantly in mo-
ton, because OF its SensitveneSs to
even the smaller depressons and ir-
regularities of the road. When car
is travelling along what appears to be
perfectly smooth course, the steer
ing gear and all of the steering link
age which control the front wheels Of
the car is in motion, and, this being
the case, it can be readily understood
that this unit is one of the most vital
control elements of the car.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
AUTO THEFTS REACH
PEAK IN BALTIMORE
Total of 174 Machines Stolen in
Month-Police Recover
All But IA.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. November 22.-The
peak of automobile thievery in the
city was reached last month, with a
total of ia machines reported stolen.
OF this number, police have recov-
cred all but "a.
More automobiles have been stolen
in the city this year than any other
in the history of the police depart
ment, the records show. Nearly so
per cent more machines were stolen
in October of this year than during
the same month of 1922.
Since January l. 1,451 automobiles
have been reported stolen. OF this
number IS still are missing. During
the whole of last year police records
show a total of 1916 machines stolen
and 1,25S recovered. During October
of last year there were 1873 thefts
and 125 recoveries.
Police, however, declare there are
no organized bands of auto thieves
operating in Baltimore. Approx
mately IS per cent of the automobiles
reported missing were found aban-
doned a few hours after their disap-
pearance. Joy-riders and bootIeggers
are blamed.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
CLUTCH FAULT REMEDY.
Dragging Can't Be Eliminated by
Installing Washer.

A dragging clutch may be caused by
too close an adjustment or by lack of
fabrication of the thrust bearing. The
thrust bearing at the rear Of the clutch
shaft and the throw-out collar bearing
should be kept well fabricated II
these bearings become worn appreciably,
the clutch will not operate satisfactorily
II the clutch collar does not seem to
be worn excessively and the clutch still
fails to properly free itself. it may be
that the full throw of the pedal does not
allow a complete release of all the
plates. A washer inserted on each driv-
ing stud will usually overcome the
trouble. The pedal should not be per-
mitted to touch the floor boards. : or
slippage may occur.