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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
Ross, Miss Katherine Ross and Miss Dulcie Terrell.

Ross, Miss Katherine Ross and Miss Dulcie Terrell.
 Announcements Women's Mis- sionary society will have their meeting Monday afternoon in circles. Circle No 1 will meet with Mrs. Charles Jager, Mrs McLendon and Mrs. Wilson. Cir cle No. with Mrs. L. B. Bradley at her home on Clarendon avenue, with Mrs. Fred Stover and Mrs. Walter Me Dowell as joint hostesses. Circle No. 3 will be held at Mrs. T. R. Mitchells home on Dartmouth avenue, with Mrs. Vance and Mrs. J. A. Snider. Circle No. 4 will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. R. B. Lee, with Mrs. M. NJ. Barron and Mrs. c. A. Gillett.
 The South Highland Baptist Wom- ans Missionary society will meet Mon day afternoon. The Stallworth circle with Mrs. W. B. Gilliland, the Mallory circles with Mrs. Robert Hood, and the Young Matron's circle will be at Mrs. L. B. Masingil.
 The First Presbyterian auxiliary will meet in circles. Circle No. 1 being with Mrs. J. H. Dennis; No. 2 with Mrs. Mattie Oakland; No. 8, with Mrs. Os- car Crockran, and No. 4 will meet with Mrs. A. D. Bell. A good missionary program is scheduled for all circles.
 The First Baptist church Missionary society will meet Monday afternoon. Band No. 1, with Mrs. Ed Scales ; Band No. 2, with Mrs. William Cobb ; Band No. 3, with Mrs. J. L. Whitmore, and Band No. will meet with Mrs. Wed Quinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21

Mansfield. Emile Levy, organist, ren. ,dered two solos and other features com pleted the program. Mir. Lamb will con- tinue in charge of the services until the return of MT. Mansfield.
 Stimulate Attendance-In order to stimulate attendance at its meeting Sunday morning the Mems Bible class of the Ensley Methodist church caused 2,000 tags to be hung on the door of that number of homes and business houses of Ensley. The tags were strung by a group of girls and boys who deliv- cred them to the houses of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
GRADE ORDINANCE NO. s4s-C

GRADE ORDINANCE NO. 648-C An ordinance fixing and establishing the grade of 1st avenue, south, from the east property line of 66th street, south, to the west property line of 67th street, south, and the curbs on both sides thereof.
 BE IT ORDAINED, by the Commits sion of the City of Birmingham, that the grade of 1st avenue, south, from the east property line of 66th street, south, to the west property line of 67th street, south, and the curbs on both sides thereof, be, and the same are hereby fixed and established as shown on profile sheet No. 109, here tofore exhibited to this Commission and now on file in the City Hall in the office of the City Engineer. Approved July Is, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. A true copy.
 L. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age-Herald, July 21, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
BESSEMER SOCIAL

Woodward Bridge Club-Mrs. Claude Garrett entertained the Woodward bridge club at the Woodward Golf Club house, Thursday afternoon. The halls and veranda were beautifully decorated, the color scheme of yellow and white being used.
 Mrs. T. J. Cuniff was awarded the high score prize, flower bowl; Mrs. Dan Goss drawing the consolation prize, hand painted fan, and the guest prize, madeira handkerchiefs, were pre- sented to Mrs. Sam Courtney, of Miss issippi.
 Refreshments in two courses were served to the following guests Mrs. B. w. Duncan, Mrs. T. J. Cuniff, Mrs. Dan Goss, Mrs. W. Fl. Husley, Mrs. Amos Culp, Mrs. H. k. Mussey, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. J. M. Lee, Mrs. Robert Pow, Mrs. R. N. Nichols, Mrs. Horace VanderVoort. Mrs. Herbert Salmon, and Mrs. Sam Courtney.
 Mrs. KimmOns Entertains-Mrs. John H. Kimmons was hostess at a bridge party Friday morning at her apart ments on Dartmouth avenue. The rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
PLAYWRIGHT KILLS SELF

NEW YORK, July 20-K. Alex ,ander Miller, a playwright, shot and killed himself in his home today. He was the son of Louis E. Miller, editor of a Jewish newspaper and Dr. Helen A. MicCor, a prominent woman phy- ,sician. Miller was associated with Shamus O'Brien in his playwriting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
BANDITS OVERLOOK
 WOODEN LEG CACHE
Man Hides Valuables In Artifi-
 cial Limb

CHICAGO, July 20.-Doyle, M. Will Hams has justified his faith in his wood en leg.
 Just as two predatory young men were about to hold him up he hid a SIP bank roll and his diamond ring in his artificial member. Out-maneuvered, the bandits obtained a 56 cent stickpin and 30 cents in change, which they re- turned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
GRADE ORDINANCE NO. 617-C

An ordinance fixing and establish ing the grade of 72nd street, from the north property line of End avenue, to the south property line of 3rd avenue, and the curbs on both sides thereof. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Commis- sion of the City of Birmingham, that the grade of 72nd street, from the north property line of End avenue, to the south property line of 3rd ave nue, and the c4rbs on both sides thereof, be, and the same are hereby fixed and established as shown on pro- file sheet No 297, heretofore exhib- tied to this Commission and now on file in the City Hall, in the office of the City Engineer.
 Approved July Is, 1924.
 D. F. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. A true copy.
 L. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk.
 Age-Herald, July 21, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Ann Linn and company at Loew's Bijou all of this week promise real treat in their headline offering ''The Shoe Box Revue" with Jack Thomp- son and a mixed sextette of pretty girls and capable comedians, who will be seen and heard in songs, dances and comedy galore.
 "The Fools Awakening" the Metro Goldwyn picture, adapted from William J. Locke's novel, "The Tale of Triona," is the screen feature of the week, star ring Harrison Ford, Enid Bennett and Mary Alden with other screen favorites in this dramatic production.
 The vanderbilts open the bill with their rehearsal for the Nillionaires Ball, and a real laugh provoker is fur nished by Naomi Ray and Bertram and Harrison in 'The Boomerang" with more diversity by "The Two-Man Quar- tet," Gould and Nash, and last, but not least, there is Officer Hyman, who sings and talks about his 25 years on the New York force"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-21
GO TOGETHER

Baked sweetbreads, maitre d'hotei butter; new potatoes boiled, creamed cauliflower, tomato salad and canta- loupe Bavarian cream.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
ANDERSON IS NO. 75745
Former saloon Warrior Iss Biggest Man. Physically. In Sing sins--Put In Old Prison Building.

Ossinins, N. Y.. March .G.-Numbor 75,745, who to the outside world is known as William II, Anderson. re- signed superintendent of the New York Anti Saloon league. was an carly riser in Sing Sing today, and after the usual preliminaries including q meagre breakfast, was put to work with a mop and pail
 Anderson is D member of the re- ception company, which includes new corners to Sing Sing who for In days clean up both inside and outside inc prison. Warden Lawes said the pris- oner later probably would be assigned to clerical work. During tho days he is a member of the reception company Anderson will not be allowed to re- ceiye visitors.
 Anderson has been assigned to n cell in one Of the prisons older build ines, instead Of one Of the new dor mitories. He is the tallcst prisoner in Sing Sing.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
INDEPENDENT BILL
 SHOWS DECREASES
Proposed Appropriations SlaShed
 S1OS,SA, ,4S6 Less Than Year Ago
By the Associated Press.

Bs @A4- feFs1-4NANN AaNs-.
 Washington, March a6.--A sharp reduciion in expenditures by the Vet eraDs' bureau, the shipping board and several other government agencies is propost1 in the independent offices appropriation bill reported today to the house. The measure carries s39s,- 49G, Sa0 O. sl03.324,4S6 less than last years appropriations, and s24l,741 less than huGset estimates of the to- tai s?4?.d65,ne0 would go to the Vet crans' hureaJ. reduction of s9S,- 3S6.a"f under year ago. The ship ping EoarG and emergency fleet cor poration would be allotted s30,344,- 100 or san.6o7,50O less than the last biii carried.
 The bill provides sI5.o00 for Prcsi- dent Coolidge's calary, sa5,000 for his traseling expenses, se3.520 for salaries and sS7,000 for cintingent eX- persrn in the executive office and si5.540 fer line pay of the White house police.
 Other items include s225,000 for the alien property custodians office: s947.1l5 for the civil service com mission; so,e50, 500 for the employees compensation commission: s3,72f,6l2 for the general accounting office: sS0s.l00 for the housing corporations: si,e62,2Sf for the interstate com- merce commission, si40.0O0 for the national advisory committee for aero nautics; s3a2.a0o for the railroad la- bor board; s799,051 for the Smith
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
". C. I. U. PLANNING ITS
 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
impressive Program to Be Carried Out in Hartford on Friday
 Evening.

Tho woman's Christian Temper ance Union of Hartford will Cele- brate the Gfiicih anniversary Of the National woman's Christian Tenn pcrance Union by a jubilee dinner ai inc center church house. Friday, March 2S. at 6 ?. m. The Hartford County w. t'. T. |. will hold morn ing and afternoon meetings in tho center church house on the same day. The guest Of honor and speak pr in inc evening will bc Mrs. Ella \. BoOlc of Brooklyn, N. '.
 Mrs. IloOie was for sotnc ycars soc- retary of the Presbyterian Woman's Beard Of 1lotne Missions. Al pres pnt sine is treasurer Of the Worlds ". G. T. r.. vice president of inc National ". v. r. t'. and president Of The Nov York state ". .. T. L.. sbs. is widely known for her leadrr- ship in all matters affecting inc vel fare Of women and children. As a speaker she is magnetic and force fil. She has tratoied from Florida 10 Aiaska. England and France. spta king for prohibition and study ing iis problems.
 Mrs. Booic's subject is America VII Win"
 other speakers Nili Include Mrs. Mary E. Wilson. rCnnecticnt w. t. r. r. Mrs. Herhort Knox Smith, IT presenting file League Of Woman Voters: Mrs. CIarrncc r. l. Gcnne. Hartford woman's club: Dr. Mary F. Wells. CousIu5.rs icagBe: Miss Fife L.. Hopkins, Business and Fro fassionaI WomaH's club: Judge Wil- liam M. MaHbie. Rev. Morris F. AL ling. representing inc Connecticut Federation of Churches: Miss Amy wrtclsr. prtsid.nt of inc '. W. C. 4. Hartford. Anyone wishing 10 a'- lend the dinner should notify Mrs. clara g. Lee. The Linden. Hartford, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26

were actually in the chamber when the vote was taken. The votes of the absentoes were cast by their friends and by the ushers who held proxies.
 Premier poincare was at the mo- ment expressing the governments views on tho Lausanne treaty to the foreign relations committee. He re- ceiyed thc news with q smile that con- eealctVwhatever surprise he might have felt at the announcement. He summoned the ministers, who were around the chamber to A preliminary conference in the premier's room in the Palais Bourbon. They promptly decided to resign, and word was sent to all members of the cabinet to as- semble at the Palace Of the Elysoe as soon as possible.
 A number Of the ministers, who were about their business, were some- what difficult to find.
 The vote in the chamber was upon referring to the finance committee the general bill on civil and military pen slons, to which various amendments had teen offered, notably one con- Gerniny certain catcgories Of work mems old age allowances. Finance Minister de I.asteyrie took the posi- tion that the proposed amendments involved too heavy an expense, and he thus demanded a vote Of con. hGcnCc.
 When the chamber reassemblcd this afternoon several deputies demanded tint the record Of the vote be changed. Six of them, belonging 10 ihc national bloc, supporters Of the government. declared they had voted Tor the government ana yet had Lccn rs, urdcd as voting assinst if. Anoih- CT member said hs had voted against the government but remained above everything a "poincarist".
 The rules of the chamber do not admit Of the rcctincatlon of votes. which must stand as recorded even if an afIor has been made by holders Of proxies.
 X motion fof a vote Of confidence in iha poincaae Ros rnmont was ruled ont of 'tdor in .no chamber Of depu- iis this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26

sonian institution and s6S1.9S0 for the tariff commission.
 The committee wrote out of the bill a provision that no money can be expended for reconditioning shipping board vessel at a cost Of more than sl00.000 until government navy yards or arsenals have had an opportunity to bid for the work.
 Shipping board salaries too were sccled down. The bill provides that only one official can be paid more than s25,000 year. two more than s2e.O00 and four more than s1S,000.
 The bill carries sSS.000.ooo for compensation to war veterans and sSS,o00,O00 for insurance.
 For medical and hospital services ss2.O00. 900 was recommended with d proyision that s2.O4S,000 is to be eSrended during the coming year for improvement at the following hospi- tals:
 PaIo Alto. California, s2O7,19O: Washington. D. C., s100.253: Wauke- sha. Wis, se57.000: Fort Bayard. N. M.. ssS,s66: Helena, Mont. slo0,006; Dawson Springs. Ky, sS2,75s; the Bronx, N. r., sS25,0O0: Wallawalla. Wash, s40.0Oo: Sheridan, Wyoming, sf25,Oo0: Rutland, Mass, 's5i7,9Se: Jefferson Barracks. Mo. s1la,0oO: Le- zion, Texas. s5.o00; Lake City. Fla. s115.0O0 and Tuskegee. Alabama, s30.o00.
 The bill provides sS9.0oo,oo0 for vocational rehabilitation ss1.S4S.oo0 less than last years appropriation. The decrease the committees report explained is due to the closing Of schools and getting men out of train ing and into employment.
 In its report the committee said that only 6n0.000 insurance policies or the 4,500.o09 taken out by service men and women during the war are still in force. The committee estimat- ed that due 10 the decrease in re- ccipts from premiums more than s9o.- o0o.00O year will have 10 be appro- priatcd for payment of term insnr- ance for .&a next IT years.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
CLUE TO MURDERER
stains on Pair of Boots. Believed 10 be Blood, May Detect slayer of Dr. Zoe Wilkins.

Kansas City, March 26.--Stains on d pair Of rubber boots. owned by Dil- lard Davies, negro, one of three men charged with the murder Of Dr. Eco Wilkins. ost copath, today were under examination Of chemists 70 determine whether they were made by blood, Mrs. Eva Grundy said Davies wore the boots when she saw him at Dr. Wilkins home on Saturday night pre- ceding the staying.
 l. E. Walston, chief Of detectives, who last night further questioned pr. X. F. Blanchard, osteopath of Excel sior Springs. Mo, about his connec- ton with the slain woman, said he believed the osteopath knew nothing of the murder. Dr. Blanchard main- tained he last saw pr. Wilkins at her homo February 2S, when she called him 10 treat q patient. IL was then, Blanchard said, Dr. Wilkins made a proposal for partnership in a sani- tarium, which he declined.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
Is Your Child
 Thin and Weak :?
Sugar Coated Cod Liver oh Tablets Put on Flesh and
 Build Them Up

In just a few days-quicker than you ever dreamt of-these wonderful flesh making tablets called McCoys Cod Liver Oil Tablets will start to help any weak, thin undernourished little ones.
 After sickness and where rickets are suspected they are especially valuable. No need to give them any more nasty Cod Liver Oil-these tablets are made to take the place of that good but evil smelling. stomach upsetting medicine and they surely do it. They do put on flesh.
 Ask the Clark & Brainerd Co. or the Dickinson Drug Co. or any drug gist for McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as easy to take as candy and not at all expensive-60 tablets 60 cents.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
POINCARE DEFEATED,
 QUITS WITH CABINET
tcontinued From First Page.)

proceeded to the palace Of the Elysee and went into a cabinet council with President Millerand. to whom NJ. Poincare presented the cabinets resig-
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
<i,q Tor Ipogric

I,ofd0n-The Countess Of kimDer- lev oWns the smallest dog in London. 2 Mexican hairless terrier. weighing lrss than half pebn1.
 q take him to have his paws man toured occasionaliy." says Lady Kim l,erisy. 'TIe is especially fond or ifonze silk stockings. when he secs thsn"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26

cheese, sausage and burkwhcats rich rream in ,our cofTee and on. Chew another large tablet after eating and swallow small tablet and you'll have no gassness, no sour risings. no heart burns. or other such distress due 10 dyspepsia.
 These tablets supply the stomach with an alkaline effect that over comes nr prevents aridlty and sour stomach due 10 indiges- tion. They also assist the stomach to d. gnst food, as they contain stimulating qualities and digestive enzymes. They take up an excess of fermentation and you feel a sense of stomach comfort. You can get Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets in any drug store at 60 rents boz. Try steak, smothered. todd. and get back into the real joy of living.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26

Herald classified ads lead the city in result getting power.-adrt.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
Taking No Risks

Now, look ere young man." said the pork packer to the artist. "J want you to paint my picture 70 as know it's me, but nobody clse couldn't tell."--Lonion Daily EN- press.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26

The socialists the communists. who usually take little interest in th" for rna;ion of a new cabinet, rcJoicsI when the vote vas announced. They remained around thc chamber un'ii inc result Of the meeting at Inc pres- Jsptial paincs IVES known. Then. ,shen they felt sure they had gotten rid or PoiHcsre for good aId ali' they gave free expr sssiOn to their glee.
 v developed after thc excitement nyr inc ninistry's dcfeat had subsided tbst uot more than eighty deputies
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
Ncy cabinet Plans

After NJ. poineare had taken 10 ihe president the resignation Of the cab- inet signed by all the members the president, according 10 precedent, sent for President Doumergue Of the sen- ate and President Pcret Of the cham her to ask them for their advice as to the formation Of new cabinet.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
Last of t,,r Tribe

Visitor: Good farming around here?
 Garage Man: Well. there used to be until we sent him 10 congress- Life.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-26
Making a Pal
 of Onions
How StuaIt's Dyspepsia Tablets Have Tanned Them, Fried or Raw. For
 People With Timid StOmachs

Chew q large Stuar's Dyspepsia Tablet before you eat and .ou'li have no trouble with onions. pork and beans. nlince pie with
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

The astronomical day begins sf noon, the civil day at midnight.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
|. 0. B. B. Auxiliary Has
 Pleasant Social Session

4 meeting Of the I. o. E. B. AuNil- iary No. 45 was held last night. Tick cts for the masquerade which is to be held on March goth at the Bungalow were distributed to the memb'Ss. Mrs. NJ. D. Sake was appointed a delegate 10 the I. Q. E. B. convention which is to be held in New York city.
 At the close Of the meeting so- cial session was held. Miss Mildred kefmowitz danced the Butterfly dance. and Miss Zelda Blackman danced a Russian dance. Miss Bessie Kaplan rendered several popular jazz songs accompanied by Miss Rose swarsky. A strawberry shortcake, contributed by Mrs. D. l.. Nair, was awarded to Mrs. NJ. D. Saxe. Re- treatments forthc evening were con- tributed by the following members:
 Mrs. s. ShurberE. Mrs. D. l.. Nair, Mrs. M. Sicklick, Mrs. Michael Zin-
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
HOOCH IN SODA BOTTLE
 IN GROVE ST. STORE
Frank Bidka, Who Was Fined $250 On October 22, 1923, Caught
 in Raid

Frank Bidka, proprietor of a. store at 42 Grove street, was not quick enough for the police this morning and they. succeeded in getting soda bottle before Bidlia was able to empty the contents. The bottle was found to contain liquor and Bidka was plac- ed under arrest for violating the liquor law.
 Policeman Thomas J. Feeney and William P. Hayes went to Bidkass store and Bidka ran into the rear room of the store which was parti- tioned off with a curtain. and taking a bottle, tried to empty the contents on the floor. Feeney rushed to him and took the bottle while there was still some liquor left in it. A further search of the store failed to reveal any more of the contraband.
 It is the second time that Bidka has been arrested for violating the liquor laws. He' was fined s250 and costs for q similar offense on Oct. p, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
CANDLER-
 CASE SENSATIONS
Plaintilf Says He Mas Forced to Sign EyOneration Statement

Decatur, Ga, March 7.--CharacteI witnesses for Walter T. Candler were introduced today in the s100.OO0 sui Instituted by Mrs. Sarah G. Byfield as the result of an alleged attack or board the Berengaria en route tc Europe in 1922.
 George NJ. Napier, attorney general of Georgia. was Candler's first char acter witness. of
 Edgar Dunlap, of Atlanta, Ga, a passenger on the AquitaDia. on which MT. and Mrs. Byfeld returned from Europe, testified Mrs Byfeld's face was badly bruised. Dunlap said he saw Byfield play cal Js with two men named Bernstein and Lyons "all day and every day"
 Byfieh, on the stand yesterday. tes- tified he was forced to sign a state ment in Paris, "exonerating Candfer from the alleged attack on Mrs. By field because Bernstein and Lyons were preparing. I thought, to leap at me-" Byfield said he returned on the same ship with the two men, but did not play cards with them.
 Defense counsel read several de- positions, the first being from Robert A. Williams of Southampton, ship in- Spector on the Berengaria ' "Byfield told mo he had received a s20,50o check from Candler," the deposition read, "and showed me the check"
 The deposition stated that "Byfield said he had received the check from Candler for having ruined his life and that of his wife"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
FIRST DINNER DANCE
Business And Professional women's Club to Have Gala Affair at Buriitt Hotel This Evening.

The first annual dinner dance by the Business and Professional Wom- ems club will be held at the, Burritt hotel this evening. The affair prom ises to be the most successful ever held by the club and so great has been the demand for invitations that reservations closed a week ago.
 Entertainment this evening will be furnished by the ''L4" and music by the Bacchanalian orchestra.
 Dinner will be served at o'clock and there will be dancing until a. m. Miss Mary F. Curtin. secretary Of the Chamber of Commerce, is general chairman.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
SEEKS TO RECOVER s1s,ooo. 900

quebec, March 7.-simeon Rouil- lard. of this city, has started court proceedings to recover properties on Fremont street, Boston, estimated at s12,oO0. 900. Rouillard bases his claim on the ground that he is the heir of Pierre Gangnon. A French who is said 10 have become a large land owner in Boston in the of the last century.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
H. $. Seniors to Attend
 Classmates Funeral

At a special meeting of the senior class of the Senior High school this noon, Helen Urban, Catherine Doher- ty and John Butler were named a committee to prepare resolutions of sympathy upon the death of Miss Helen Mondska, a popular member of the class. The class also voted to purchase wreath of flowers in red and gold, the school colors, and it was announced that permission had been given members of the senior class to attend the funeral services Monday morning at St. Andrews church..
 The death Of Miss Mondska caus- ed her many friends deep regrets. She was a popular member of the class and stood among the highest in her studies. She was to be graduated in June.