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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
EVENTS FEATURE
 ARMY AIR MEET
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tCOntinucu rEOm Fase VnoJ
 Thomas furnace. Our reports from Contact airplanes reveal battery em- Placement and fort located on the ilorthern extremity of Roberts Field. Acquired The 106th Observation Squadron (Birmingham's Own) will adjust fire from Battery, "A" (located in woods H mile west of Birmingham destroying the enemy fort. in position at the northern extremity of Roberts Field. The battery commanders post will be located in front of the audi ence, where the panels will be display ed, by which the battery commanders corrections of the, fire will be sent down to the battery commander by radio and in turn announced to the public as the shoot progresses.
 3 80 P. M.-Parachute leap by Ser geant Dom c. Hilburn, of the 106th Observation Squadron.
 3 40 P. M.-50 mile race for air planes of the 400 h. D., type for Brom- berg and Coca Cola trophies.
 Entries-Major Brown, Montgom- cry, DeHaviland plane; Lieut.. Morris, Montgomery, DeHaviland plane; Lieut. Knapp, Montgomery, Def1aviland plane; Lieut.. Kincaid, Montgomery, DeHaviland plane; Lieut. Mcdonald, Montgomery, DeHaviland plane: Lieut.. Mcdonnell, Montgomery, DeHaviland plane: Lieut.. Grooch, Pensacola (navyl, Vought plane; Lieut.. Hassell- man. Pensacola (navy), Vought plane {; Lieut.. Keene, Pensacola (navy), De- Haviland plane; Lieut.. Richard, Pen
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Common Ailments
 Of Middle Age

Are indicated in women by nervous conditions, irritability, melancholia, pains and aches in the back. dizzy spells, headaches and heat flashes. These trying conditions may be easily overcome and such symptoms controlled by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound It will interest women to know that in recent canvass among over one hundred and twenty-one thou sand women, ninety-eight out of every hundred reported benefit from its use
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sacola (navy), DeHaviland plane ; Lieut.. Strickland, San Antonio, Tex, DeHaviland plane; Lieut.. Meloy, Nashville (Natl Guard), DeHaviland plane; Capt. Duncan, Birmingham (Nat1 Guard), DeHaviland plane ; Lieut.. Pearson, Dayton (army), De Haviland plane.
 4 :25 P. M.-Aerial com0at exhibi- tion by Lieut.. Gooch and Lieut.. Has sellman. of the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla, using the latest Navy vought combat planes. They will also give an exhibition of every known stunt in flying.
 4 :50 P. Mathematical exhibit ]: The public at this time will be allowed to inspect all the airplsnes on the field and the general equipment of the squadron.
 The meet has been sanctioned by the National Aeronautical association and all the contests will be conducted by Major James A. Messiner, district chairman contest committee, National Aeronautical association.
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CHANCELLOR FLINT
 RESERVE COLONEL
Takes Oath After Long FeuJ < At Syracuse University

SYRACUSE, N T., May 22.-Chan. .cellor Charles Wesley Flint of Syra. cuse university, became the center of one of the university's greatest sensa- tions of recent years when he was sworn in today as colonel of United States army reserves. A bitter feud has been carried on for months at the university between war and preparedness socie. ties. Ef
 T am an apostle of peace, 7 the chan cellor said in statement, And along with 100,0O0,000 other Americans have no use for war and shall do everything religious and reasonable to keep American and the rest of the world out of war. But if in this I, working humbly with all others, also fail, then I am ready to render any service withire my power in the only way left for serfE ice. :.
 For myself, T. believe that a sr2nal regular army. with large reservNe ol semi-ready army, is in present svorld conditions, absolutely necessary"
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ARMEN REACH
 GATES OF TOXIC
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Japanese school children were gathered together, shouting shrill welcome to the aircraft from overseas.
 A great roar of }"Banzai!" !" broke from the crowd when the American air planes first appeared.
 Lieutenant Smith. in general press interview, said that he was highly gratified with the hearty welcome given by both the government and the people, and also expressed apprecia- tion of the assistance given by Jap anese army and navy officials.
 Soon. after the landing a unique ceremony took place when the flyers were conducted to tents and regaled with dried cuttlefish, dried chestnuts and saki, the favorite Japanese alcohol ic. These delicacies, according to the Japanese tradition, signify victory.
 The American officers were housed at the Kasumguara aerodrome. Jap anese officers living there gave them a new and hearty welcome as they en- tered their quarters.
 Thousands of persons turned out in Tokio, scanning the sky in the expecta- ton that the airmen would fly over the city.
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FLAW ALWAYS sUI{REME"
Mobile Register Editorisl Says Law.
 lessness Met Deservth Rebuke

MODHe heglSCef EuitOrlatS' says Law.
 lessness Met Deservfh iPebuke
 MOBILE, Ala, May 22.-The Mobile Register, whi khS newspaper has continuously sought to bring about correction of Iconditions ad- verse to law enforcement publishes Friday morning, the following edi- torial under capti 6El Law Always Supreme.
 Defiance of constituted authority; arrogant refusal. / to recognize the basic structure df orderly govern ment perversion4Sof the oath of off cia! obligation, 4 all met their just and we'll deserEbd condemnation by the verdict rePAHered on yesterday in the federal court.
 No citizen fan undermine the foun- dstions of lay and expect to escape the laws penalty. There comes a time when the deH4nt and the law-abiding must, perforfs, take cognizance of evils existing in hf fs community; both for the protection ,Ai his citizenship and the sanctity off Jhis. home. Willingness to accept an tDnmoral condition, the cor. rection of which would require the united aSfion of the citizenship, has the worse1 effect the longer the correc.
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PITTSBURGH PLUSI SCORED IN BRIEF
Trade Commission Attor. neys Sustain Every
 Charge Made

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Recom- mendation that the Pittsburg plus plan of fixing the price of steel be abolished was made to the federal trade commits sion today in brief filed by the com missions attorneys.
 The brief revealed that the examin- er's findings sustained every charge made in the complaint issued by the commission against the United States Steel corporation and others.
 The trial of this case has served to reveal the inner workings and de yastating effects of the Pittsburg plus system" the brief said.
 ''The slimelight on the facts is having its inevitable effect. as it did in the case of, first, the pools; second, the price fixing trade meetings; and third, the Gary dinners. All of these sue cumbed, and we now hope for speedy exit of Pittsbury plus to the land of its predecessors"
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HERE AND THERE

LONDON--Discharged for talking too much. n barber here sued his em. ployer for damages and won. There $ 10 such thing" declared the judge. 'as a barber who doesn't talk too much. Nothing on earth will stop them"
 CLEAN, N. y.-Neil Riley. a paint CT. broke his three-story fall by putting his arm through a window. He prob ably saved his life, but severed an ar tery.
 NEW YORK--.'It isn't cold; it just isn't warm. explained the local wealth CT bureau in telling about the poor weather prevalent here lately.
 YONKERS. NJ Y.-As the police searched for 14-year-old Margaret Gas tegnole. Margaret called up the folks to say she'd eloped with Frank Morrell. 21. Margaret was on the way to school when she met Morreil. threw her books into the street and skipped away to be married.
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SWEDEN SIGNS PACT

Liquor Treaty Negotiated Simililar To
 One With Britain
 WASHINGTON. May 22.--A liquor treaty with Sweden, similar to those already negotiated with Great Britain and Germany, was signed at the state department today.
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WIFE OF KELLOGG
 OBTAINS DIVORCE
Also Gets Large Sum From Son
 Of Breakfast Food Magnate

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. May 22.- John Kellogg, son of w. K. Kellogg, millionaire breakfast food magnate, was divorced this morning by his wife, Hannah Kristine Kelly Kellogg, on charges of extreme cruelty. Mrs. Kel- logg was allowed $200,000 in cash The Kellogg mansion with it's furnish ings, an automobile and a monthly all lowanee of $200 for their two sons, Hill, 16, and John, 12. They were married in 1901,
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TAX VETO TALK DISCONTINUED
 AT THE CAPITAL
Republican Leaders Ex-
 pect Coolidge To Sign \ Bill Despite Objection
By THOMAS L. STOKES lBx Leased Wire to Age.HeraId. ]

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Word that Secretary of the Treasury Mellon may recommend veto of the tax bill was received with indifference at the S capitol, where republican leaders still insist that President Coolidge will sign
 e bill despite Mellon's objections. ' We cannot help whit Secretary . Mellon may recomend. We have drawn ,s up bill that is the best we could get under the circumstances. It is satis- Z factory to large majority of Congress. 1t brings substantial reductio-l of taxes, even to the rich.''
 This is the general tenor of reac- < ton to Mellon's description of the bill as livery unsatisfactory" and the in- timation that he might urge a veto. While no consideration has been given to passage over a possible veto, there were strong indications that the Presi- dent would meet with difficulty if he disapproved the measure.
 Longworth Satisfied
 "The bill which came out of confer ! ence in its essential features is that which passed the House by such an overwhelming majority. Practically everybody over here is satisfied with ssit. That is my answer" Republican z Floor Leader Longworth said when asked as to passage over veto. j Longworth does not look for veto. Neither do Senate leaders, but if there should be one. it appears that the re- suit there would be similar. 'Decocrat- ic leaders in both Houses said their forces would stand solid for the meas nre against the President. It is con- eeded that some of the strong advocates of the Mellon tax plan might vote to sustain the President.
 Objections Answered
 Melons ground for objections were answered by those who have had the difficult job of shaping the legislation, and they believe these will have strong weight with the President, along with the disastrous results they see in a veto of tax legislation, which brings such considerable relief to millions of tax payers.
 Mellon disapproves the estate and gift taxes in the bill. These taxes, 1t was pointed out by Chairman Green of the House ways and means commit tee, affect only the very rich,- and Mel Ions view cannot be shared or receive the sympathy of a majority of people.
 As to Melons view that the estate tax will bring less instead of more rev enue, Green said that the treasury ac- tuary had estimated increased payments would aggregate "Only $10,000, ,000," but that this is scarcely more than could be expected from the increase in I the yalue of the estates sl hiect to thiS tax as the wealth of the country in- creases."
 As regards the publicity provisions in the bill. Longworth said he could see no serious objection, though he did oppose the full tax return amendment which was removed in Congress.
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lihood of law violation; for the pro- ceedings of the trial clearly have illumi- mated the situation, and, although tech nically the trial was based upon a con- spiracy to violate the prohibition law, interwoven through the, situation was subtle political action for power that sought ends destructive of good morals and good government.
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FIRE LOSS IS $500, 900
Lightning Strikes Four Huge Oil Tanks
 In Texas

LEAGUE CITY. Texas. May 21.- Four 55,000 barrel tanks of the Humble Oil and Refining company here, were struck by lightning today. Fire follow ed. The loss was estimated at $500, ,O0O. Firemen fought desperately to prevent the flames spreading.
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through a certain routine. The wife
would glance out of the window, say
something to her husband and the
war would be on. She was not al
ways the victor, but in most cases
she won out and would exit with a
triumphant air, almost always neg
lectedsto leave tip. Mr. Henderson,
coming in with his business partner,
enjoying his luncheon, and leaving a
liberal tip, caused the only bright
spot in an otherwise gloomy noon.
Tuesday a young couple who had
been there once or twice before spied
the little table and sat down. These
were newly-weds and the glamour of
the honeymoon was still upon them.
1t was my DEAR" and do you pre-
fer this, my lover" and so on. Charles
was interested to see what effect be-
ing placed at the little table would
have upon this pair of turtle doves.
and when he returned with their or
ders both were too busy arguing to
do justice to the meal. The young
husband appeared very much upset
and had rather a frightened look. 1t
was plain Mrs. NeWly-wed had won
the day. No tip:
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steamers arrival, while scores OF
children romped under the doubtful
protection of gossiping nurse girls.
Suddenly decorating cry pierced
the air. A small child had Tapped
over a coil of rope and plunged over
board. Almost before anyone else
had grasped the situation, man had
flung off his coat and was easily
breasting the long, green seas, with
one arm encircling the struggling
child. Willing hands drew in the
swimmer, and restored her charge to
the distracted maid. To an athlete,
the affair meant little more than the
inconvenience of a thorough wetting,
and Anderson's one desire was to
gain his hotel unnoticed.
His anticipated bolt through the
crowd was thwarted by young
woman who stepped directly in his
way and extended her hand.
"Our car is waiting at the entrances.
1t is at your service. Will you use
it?"
And with smile in which the past
was forever obliterated, Mrs. Asher
ton returned to the side of her aston
ished husband.
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The Trouble Maker

them to the mysterious table. Would
the spell work on a devoted couple
like the middle-aged Hendersons,
who never quarreled and, indeed
never argued, even about the orders,
and always seemed to appreciate both
the food and Charles devoted serv-
ice?
It most certainly would and had!
AS Charles came through the swing
ing door, he saw Mr.. Henderson, red
faced and angry, arguing with his
wife, who sat, white but determined.
looking longingly out the window.
Hardly waiting to see, that her wants
we're satisfied. Mr.. Henderson saw
agely attacked his own food, but
neither ate q great deaf. and they
soon left. For the first time in years
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the opposite side of the road. He
spoke quietly:
mot on your platinum wedding
anniyersary-not till you give us the
low-down on your preference. Which
is it, darling" Billy-boy extracted
all the sugar from the last word. It
came out with growt Penelope
shivered.
"Of course" she chokedy angrily,
"you planned this-this abominable
trick!"
whats that throat-aching adjec-
tive mean?" Billy-boy asked insolent-
ly.
"oh!" said Penelope, spsechless
with rage.
4 Silence. More silence, thick, heavy
and impenetrable.
ooh, Egypt's Queen!" sighed Pen
ny, her voice husky with WEAKNESS,
her eyes misty and lovely blue.
Robert Gair condescended to favor
her with glance. ,4
"Take your time, Miss Anderson;
we fully realize that it is a moment
Gus question. But as it nears our
dinner hour, an expeditions decision
would meet with our approval. To
refresh your memory-let me repeat
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from the boys.
The night Of the Asherton recep-
ton two weeks later found Anderson
pacing the gardens Of Asherton Hall
in a vain attempt to stifle the crush
ing humiliation that upon this occa-
sion refused to appear ludicrous. An
hour before, he had been duly pre-
scented to Sam Asherton's betrothed,
the future mistress of Asherton Hall
and an artist of more than local
fame. In her he had instantly
recognized the victim of his asinine
rudeness at the mill That the
recognition had been mutual there
was no doubt. She had acknowl-
edged the introduction mutely, al
lowing him to pass on unfavored by
any of the clever pleasantries which
she lavished upon all others who
could claim Sans friendship.
The season at Old Ocean was at its
height. Dense crowds peopled the
matchless stretch Of sands, and the
long pier Yibrated constantly under
the feet of the promenaders. At the
ocean end the usual throng of passen-
gers and spectators awaited the
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By Joella Johnson
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Can't you drop him now? You're
getting old enough to put aside all
those childish fancies. I love you
but I'm telling you now if you pre-
fer to wait for this make-b believe
knight, twenty years from now you'll
still be Miss Lynette Randall"
you are positively sultinG, Jer-
rold, and / won't stay out here an
other minute. Take me to the house
Immediately"
The tell-tale mouth was again Ly-
nette's undoing. Jerrold looked al
the soft quiyering lips and once more
humbled himself.
"Lynette. Lynette, why can't we
agree? But have plan, dear, ant
If you'll only consent to try, it we
may be happy after all. Will you
listen?''
Perhaps
''Well. then, I'll give you your
knight the next month in which tC
arrive If he doesn't come by thai
time, we'll bury him forever anG
never resurrect him He's kept you
waiting long enough. VIII you
promise to do that?"
Lynette thought rapidly. Che hated
to yield, yet she was growing fondel
of Jerrold every day. Then, too, ir
her secret heart she knew tha Jerry
was right. She had maintained he1
ideals lately for the most part
through stubborn loyalty.
"All right, she said slowly, eff be
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doesn't come within the next month,
I'm yours"
And the knight dies?'
yes, but Ill hate to bury him,
Jerry"
"I'll make it the merriest funeral
there ever was"
1.-THE shake on it, to make it a real
promise"
"Right-o, little pal. A real promise
it is. But even If the old codger does
turn up, 1 won't promise to fade
from the horizon.
az don't believe I'll want you to,
Jerry. Sometimes you even outshine
Sir knight"
Brave, little pal. Let's kiss on
it."
They did and somehow Lynette
felt more reconciled to the possibili-
ty of losing her knight.
The last day of the allotted month
had come, hut with it no knight.
lLynette curled up in the porch
swing amidst nest of cushions, was
reading her favorite volume, "Idylls
of the Kings"
81 wish the knight would come to-
day. Kitty" she told her little blue
eyed kitten. "I haven't wanted him
so very much lately and I'm rather
ashamed of being SO disloyal, but to-
day, after Jerry's confident conceit
last night and this lovely poem,
want him almost as much as before
if he would only come to show Jerry
that / am right, 1 could send him
away and be happy with Jerry for
ever. Do you suppose he will come
kitty"
Kitty's soothing purr, together
with the lulling motion of the swing
sent Lynette into light slumber.
She wakened at the sound of foot.
steps on the porch and looked III
with half-opened eyes at an unknown
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The old mill in its tangle of forest
and underbrush formed a fitting
back ground for the vision which its
doorway now framed. Entirely UNI
aware of the admiration which her
appearance had excited, the girl
stood motionless save for one hand
which was gently stroking the head
of a huge police dog.
Berating himself for having no
camera, Anderson approached with
calm assurance. AS he neared the
door, the girl retreated step to al
low him to enter.
"Do not move, I entreat you"
cried Anderson, removing his hat
with flourish "Ah, now you have
ruined the pictured"
eff you wish to see the miller, you
may find him within" The voice
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By Clyde Weldon

was low and cultured; the tone Icy
in it's civility.
While Anderson was still dazed by
the enormity of his blunder, the in
dignapt girl, followed by a man.
servant who now appeared bearing
the utensils of an artist, swept past
him and out of the building.
With features contorted by an ex-
preston not beautiful to look upon,
Anderson sought the wagon. The
outfit still waited; but the boy had
vanished.
Three hours Of padding against a
tricky current and stiff breeze
somewhat allayed Anderson's wrath ;
and when the red glow of a dozen
pipes cleaned about the campfire,
his humorous recital Of the incident
evoked a hearty round of laughter
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~ HARLES HENRY, emerging
q from the kitchen of the Elite
49, Restaurant, nearly dropped

~ HARLES HENRY, emerging
from the kitchen of the Elite
Restaurant, nearly dropped
his tray. The Hendersons, the ideal
couple whom he was always quoting
to his f1ancee, Estelle, as an example
of happy married life, were quarrel
ing!
His experiment had worked only
too well. He was convinced now
that the little table for two in the
corner exerted a mysterious infu-
ence over the patrons who occupied
it. Ever since its installation two
days before the married couples who
sat there had argued bitterly all
through luncheon.
This extra table had been placed
before a single window at the back,
looking out upon a row of small
shops It was to be used during the
noon rush and mad been assigned to
Charles Henry in addition to his 9TH
er duties.
The first day, Monday, Charles was
sadly puzzled. No matter how good
the food he brought. or how good
service he gave, every married couple
who occupied that little table went
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but familiar face. Her knight! She
rubbed her eyes like a sleepy child.
He was perfect. Light hair wav-
ing back from the broad forehead,
classic nose, lips tender yet firm,
finely modelled chime could not be
mistaken.
Through the side of the vine-cov-
cred porch she could see the vague
outlines of a white horse with some
thing bright in his name gleam-
ing in the sun. Behind him was an
other white, indistinct forn-perhaps
another horse for her.
She did not note his clothes-only
stared at his face.
"You did come, didn't you? she
said softly. Now l can show jerry,
I've waited so long for you"
He smiled wondrously, beautifully
IL know I'm late" his voice was
more than she had dared hope for
"but had little accident on Greene
street"
"But yoa came just in time"
I'm glad I'm in time, but CAM
stop to talk, ma'am; I'm late now
How much do you want, twenty OF
thirty pounds? I'm the new iceman
you know"
so he's dead and buried?" askec
Jerry that night. "And you held the
funeral without letting me dance
at it."
"He wasn't left to be buried" Lyn'
cite answered with a laugh. The
iceman blew him into such small
pieces that sAe didn't even come
down"
BE sure to thank the iceman fol
me-
"And when he blew up, Jerry, yot
blew in and I'm going to make III
this evening for all the horrid even
ings he's spoiled"