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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
State Import Trade Booms

Maryland now ranks 18th in export
trade, passing Oregon and Indiana,
through figures announced by the de-
partment of commerce.
Maryland's trade increased $1,5SS,.
CAT in the second quarter, the total
being $15,670,S39. Refined copper
shipments accounted for the increase
New York leads in exports, fol-
lowed by Texas, Pennsylvania. New
Jersey, California and Louisiana.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
GIRLS SONG RENTS Her FINE.

Evanstown, ILL., = Miss Madeline
Bailey, of Angola, Ind, described her.
self as the Indiana song-bird" when
arrested on a charge of speeding
When she sang Irish Rose" for the
police force, her S34 fine was RENTED
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Up-to-Date

Slats-Did you meet any stage rob-
bers while you were out West?
Flats-Yes, I took couple Of
horus girls out to dinner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
EVA MAY, ACTRESS, KILLS SELF

Vienna-Eva May, fin star, daugh.
ter of the celebrated artists, Mia and
Joe May. committed suicide here
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26
Raskets Eron, Poland

More than $500 tons of willow bas-
kets were made and shipped from Po-
nd last year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

town Of Liuho and the Chekiang forces
were forced back. Both armies are
obtaining great supplies of foreign
guns and munitions, including air
planes and armored cars, despite the
efforts Of the Americans and British
to prevent the smuggling of such sup
plies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

shipped" This brings to an end a
fight that has been going on for five
years, but there is still no certainty
that the outcome will inure greatly to
the benefit of those who made 1.-THE
steel consumers Of the Middle West.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-26

THE Prince of Wales, after seeing
= his countrymen defeated in the
polo matches by the American team.
spent few days in and about New
York city and has now gone on to his
ranch in western Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
GIVE US 9yMS zz4T ARe : MORE EAS/Lr TAKEN OEE
 sA/XO PUT ON

What particular features in the de- sign and construction of present day cars would you like to see changed? Almost all of us have some particular pet improvement that we would like to have incorporated in the next car we buy. There are a number that come readily to mind.
 To begin with, what cap we do to improve the closed car, which is rapid ly becoming the favorite of the Ameri- can motoring public. The sedan is easily the most popular model on the market today. Before long it will out-number even the touring car. Don't you think that little better ventila- tion of closed cars would be big inn provement? Most cars have no pro- vision, except for the most, direct and drafty ventilation. It is entirely easy to give adequate ventilation and yet avoid giving all the passengers colds. How about it,SMr. Manufacturer?
 Another thing most American cars are maintained by their owners, at any rate, for the simpler operations. Most owners oil and grease their cars.. The car manufacturers would confer a great boon on all such owners by placing oil drains in positions where they may be easily reached and operat- ed. This is simply a matter of routine changes in design, would cost the mak- CTS little, and would be big selling point with car owners. The owner would like to carry out these opera hons without getting himself covered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

are Formulating plans for trip to Decatur the early part of July, where ceremonial session will be held and a large class of candidates, coming from all the towns of north Alabama, will be initiated into the order.
 Secretary J. S. Leslie states that quite a number of petitions for mem bership into the ''Dokeys" are already on hand, and that many more are ex- pected by the time the ceremonial is to be staged. It is intended to make tte event notable che in the history of Aladdin, and it is probable that the temples from Montgomery and Chatta- noOga will join in the occasion.
 Committees on membership have been appointed by Herbert l.. Cobbs, royal vizier, both in the Birmingham district and the other towns within the juris- diction of Aladdin and indications point to big class of candidates for the ceremonial,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
SEWING CIRCLE

The sewing circle of Victoria Rebekah lodge No. g met Wednesday at Beggs' hall and completed the quilting of two patchwork quilts. The women of the circle use the scraps of cloth from their homes to make the quilts, which are sold for cash. and the money used to buy goods to make clothes for the hoys and girls at the Odd Fellows Orphans home at Cullman. They will send a box of children's clothing made by them selves to the home this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
PILGRIM KNIGHTS
 PLAN BIG MEETING
Supreme Palace To Meet In
 Gadsden On July I

Representatives to the supreme conn. .il, Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Splen- lour, which meets July 1 ins Gadaden, were elected at the regular meeting of Fesbam palace, Pilgrim Knights, We'd nesday night. Those elected were John R. T. Riyes, James Davis and Horace Afford. The committee on the insur- lnce plan for the Pilgrim Knights made report and will be voted on at the next regular meeting. ssse
 {, It was decided to hold a ceremonial Iession during the meeting of the grand odge in Birmingham, and Judge Edgar Allen was appointed as chairman of he committee of arrangements. It is planned to invite the four palaces of Alabama Birmingham, Gadsden, Mont yomery and .Mobile--to join in the fes- ivities on this occasion.
 Much interest is being taken in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

A. M. Reeves, thirty second degree, K. c. c. H., class director.
 One of the most enjoyable features of the reunion will be the splendid music furnished by the Scottish Rite choir, of which Stephen Allsopp, thirty-second de gree, K. c. c. H., is director, and E. F. Holstein is organist. In addition to the splendid choral work of the choir there will be solos by Leon Cole, thirtE-second degree F. A. Abelson, thirty de- greee andsothers Fred Weigand, thirty second degree, assists with the violin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MASONIC LODGE
 OF SORROW HELD

With solemn and impressive cere- monies, frightened by beautiful and ap- propriate musical program, joint Lodge of Sorrow was held Tuesday night at the First Baptist church, under the auspices of the several A. F. and A. M. lodges who hold their meetings in the Masonic temple.
 The church was well filled with mem- bers of the lodges and relatives of de- ceased members, not only from the Bir- mingham lodges, but of those from the suburban lodges, the names of their deceased members being included in the roster of departed brothers. The lodge ritual was carried out in full and was interspersed with appropriate musical numbers. The draping of the pulpit and rostum, blacked edged with white, and tastefully arranged, was in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion.
 The service was broadcasted over the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

meeting of the supreme palace at Gads.
 den and great preparations are being made for the entertainment of the dele gates. All the palaces in the United States will be represented. c. o. Jacobs of Birmingham, supfeme oriental knight,
 will preside. sMr. Jacobs has been in Ivited to attend a meeting of Mazah palace, No. s15,, of Memphis, on June II, and q big ceremonial is being pre-
 pared in his, honor. 5:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

WSY station and T. c. Brabston, chair mansof the committee that arranged the affair, stated that quite a number of those who listened in" spoke of the beauty of the service.
 The officers in charge were c. D. Gentry. W. NJ; W. N. Levy, S. W. W. E. Wayman. J. w.; T.. c. Brabston secretary; J. D. Tumlinson, s. D.; T. F. Baty. J. D. Bob Ware, S. s.; W. N Todd, J. s.; Clark Williams, chaiplain Rev. R. N. Simpson, orator l.. l.. Jack. son. William F. Holcomb, Walter F. Estes. James F. Harrison, sentinels; J. P. Mcguire. musical director; Fred L.. Grambs, organist Fred Weigand, vio-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MEMORIAL EXERCIEEs

The Rebekah lodge at Locust Forks, St. Clair county, will hold memorial services on Sunday. June 15, at the school house. It will be an all-day af- fair, with church services in the morn ing, dinner on the grounds at noon and The memorial exercises in the afternoon. Mrs. Lillian Jacobs, past president of the Rebekah state assembly, and c. O. Jacobs, past grand master I. O. O. F., have been invited to attend and are given a place on the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

$cars Git is on many), is a matter of minor adjustment. Let's have it.
 Have you ever. had to change a tire by the roadside? Of course you have ; so have we. Did you have to rout out your passengers to get at/the jack So did we. We wished the maker of our car had found place for the jack where it was readily accessible. And while we are on the subject, why not more easily operate rims? It would be simple to reduce the number of nuts to four or even to three and yet lose nothing in strength. These are a few suggestions to the added to your own favorite hoped-for improvement.
 Copyright, 1924, International
 l Feature Service, Inc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

from head to foot with grease and dirt.
 A third big little improvement that we would bring to the attention of the car builders: Put battery and other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
.DOKEYS PREPARE
 FOR CEREMONIAL
Aladden Temple Expects Big
 Meeting At Decatur

Officers and members. of Aladdin temple No. 153, Knights of Khorassan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08

linist; W. L. Scholl, J. o. McGuire, tenors; H. J. Posner, A. R. Redburn, passes, male quartet.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Kohler-made Clothes

are the best. You get them at 10i
East Commerce st. tAdv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
CONSCIENCE STRICKEN,
MAN ADMITS MURDER
AND MANY ROBBERlES
Burglar de Luxe Cleans Up
100000 in Three
Years, He Says.

Chicago, March S.-Spurred on by
the twinges of conscience. Harry c.
Thol-as, 80. looking more like sue
cessfu broker than a burglar and
killer, today gave the police the COM
plete details of his amazing career of
crime. Thomas started stealing about
three years ago. and in that time has
robbed more than 200 homes, killed
man and assaulted fifteen women.
Thomas was a burglar de luxe,
maintaining lavishly furnished
apartment here, an expensive automo-
bile and an airplane. His loot, he
said, probably totalled more than
S200,OOO. Today he signed an order
for the sale of his furniture, autOmo-
bile and airplane, the proceeds to re-
compense in part his victims.
Good looking, refined in appearance
and in speech, Thomas made a com
plete confession. His memory. police
say, is wonderful, for he gave them
every detail Of his various crimes, and
these check with their own investiga-
tons. Thomas said he was born in
small town in Missouri. He refus-
ed to name the town as he said he
did not want TO shock his aged par
ents, who believe he is working in the
East.
at looked like an easy way to make
living" Thomas said.
Thomas specialized in the homes of
wealthy North Shore residents. APP
proximately so per cent of his bur-
glaries were committed in the exclu-
sive Evanston district.
There was no trick about the
work" he said. Il made sure that
the people were not at home, that's
all. OF course that called for consid-
cradle watching and planning, but it
worked"
Thomas shot and killed Walter
krauter, when the latter caught him
rObbing his home Thomas calmly told
of the murder. Krauter, he said, at
tempted to make him a prisoner.
$50 there was nothing else TO do
but Shoot" he said.
Cash, jewelry, rugs, clothing, valu-
able furniture and everything else
with sale value was taken by Thorn
as. He even took a prize bull dog
and sold it for 5000. The dog and
other loot were recovered, Thomas
furnishing the names of fences a
others TO whom he sold his loot.
Thomas confessed to assaulting fit.
teen women in and around Chicago
In some instances he supplied their
names to police. Officers said the
" omen corrobOrated the confession.
| Carelessness caused his arrest. He
was lettering around home in Evan.
ston when police nabbed him as O
suspicious character. Chicago police
found a record of him in their rogues
gallery, showing he had been ar
rested twice on charges of larcency
Thomas then confessed TO a number OF
rObberies. Day by day he added G
few more to the list.
Today he completed his story.
my conscience bothers me-" h
told Lieutenant of Detectives Cog
gins. Il want to make clean breas
of things and pay back as much al
i can"
Thomas said he liked flying anC
used tie airplane for sport, but neyel
for his burglaries.
Il found my automobile enough fol
that" he said.
Thomas now is charged with lar
ceny, bat this charge may be change,
:. ' to burglary rassault
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
GIRL MARRIES MAN
AFTER HE is JAILED
FOR BEATING HER UP
Works All Day and Raises
Money to Get Him Out
of Lookup.

CuerO, Tex, March S.-Sweetheart
love in its most powerful form wa:
demonstrated here this week wher
Francisco Palacios, sweetheart o.
Francisco Gutierrez, who was fined
and put in Jail on a charge Of az
gravated assault on the girl, raised
the money for a marriage license ant
married him while he was in Jail.
After the knot was tied, the young
bride was told that her assailant-hus
band still must serve his time in jai
or produce fine of S25 and costs
Francisco Immediately left the build
ing and after working all day, re-
turned with the money and together
with her husband, swept majestically
out of the Jail house.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
EXPERTS ENTER
ON LAST STAGE
Of THEIR DUTY.
Will Probably Present Re-
port Before End of
Week.
ONLY TWO SOLUTIONS
Militaristic Method Will
Not Do-To Try
Economic.

Paris, March S.-The international
committee of experts passing on Ger
many's capacity to pay PREPARATIONS
is beginning the final stage of its
work with the feeling that report
must be made before the end of next
week. Economic pressure on both
France and Germany makes solu-
ton imperative, and the committee
appears as the only hope on the hori-
ION. There is great confidence within
the committee that their plan will be
accepted despite the grumblings and
skepticism of the European press.
The experts feel that economic Eu-
rope has reached such desperate
point that there are only two solu-
tons, one economic, the other mill
taristic.
With France having shown her
iron hand in the Ruhr, it is appar-
emit that a militaristic' solution will
not do. The economic solution will
be presented by the committee. 1t
will be based on "right, justice and
truth" the United Press is informed
from reliable sources. 1t will be SINH
lar to. a business formula drawn up
by any debtor and creditor with sthe
usual clauses guaranteeing the credi-
tor.
Employ Great Care
The expects are finding difficulty
in expressing their principle without
tanning the flames of old natreds.
They realize the greatest care must
be employed.
The committees plans are based
on the commensurate burden Of taxa
ton theory, with France and England
paying the limit. Germany must do
likewise. If the plan is accepted, it
will inaugurate few Entente in
Europe with the Allies on one side and
Germany on the other, functioning
for mutual welfare. 1t will safe
guard France and Belgium and pre-
vent choas for Germany if she ac-
cepts.
A refusal on Germany's part would
condemn her before the world.
Newspaper information tonight re-
ports the ardor Of the American ex-
perts as coding in view of the daily
opposition offered their natural gen
crosby and idealism.
Clear Up Bank Budget.
French and British experts are
making mental reservations which
previously did not exist.
This attitude is contrary 70 the
fact that the experts are unanimous
in the opinion that the world has had
four years of politics and war hatreds
and that it is time for the truth to
prevail. They have absorbed theories
laid down in General Dawes original
speech.
Subcommittee today cleared up
the bank budget sufficiently to open
the way for final conclusions. which
probably will be arrived at next Mon.
day or Tuesday.
Sir Reginald McKenna's committee
has practically terminated its work
and will not meet again until March
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Dallas TailOrs' Strike Ends.

Dallas, Tex. March S.-Sixty-five
striking tailors here agreed today TO
return to work Monday. The tailors
had four hours per week taken off
their working schedule and withdrew
thci, demands for higher wage. They
will get $40 for 40 hours work each
week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
TAKES CARBOLIC ACID
Wife Denies Him Another "Chance"
So He Takes Own Life.

Fort Worth, Tex. March S.-Sep
aration from his wife for "A hour;
and being denied another chance" BY
her, is believed by Justice S. ID. Shan
non 10 have hecn the motive which
prompted Leo c. Easterling, %, 10
drink most of the contents of an ounce
bottle of carbolic acid, which caused
his death late Friday.
Shannon, after hearing testimony OF
persons in the house where Easter
ling drank the acid. returned YER
dict OF death due to poison self
administered.
Only two persons were present when
Easterling committed the act. They
are his widow and her 10-ycar-old
daughter, a child by former mar
riage
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
ALL THE IMPORTANT RADIO
BROADCASTING PATENTS HELD
BY TELEPHONE CORPORATION
Suit Filed AS Test Case Will Reveal That American
Telephone and Telegraph Company Has Virtually
Monopoly On the Radio Business and Can
Exact Tribute From Every Radio Fan.

Thayer. its president who said that
lit appeared like multitude OF
brOadcasting stations would destroy
the value" of radio entertainment
This was interpret, to mean that
the company will reduce the number
by refusing to grant licenses.
The telephone company has already
refused to license any other stations
for hire, on the grorfnd that it limits
the com:anys own field. WEAF the
4. II. Il I. station. charges 800 for
ten minute advertising program, or,
if taken by the hour, $500. A tobacco
company has beei. carrying n program
twice weekly, aging $500 an hour and
also paying the entertainers an aver
age Of $500 an hour.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

Cleburne, Tex, March S.-Tom f.
Gray. Dallas automobile dealer. was
found dead in his automobile on
Grandview Highway near here today,
Justice +. j.. StOvall, after an in
quest, announced death natural caused
by severe attack of acute indiges-
ton.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

Not liking Mexico they waded the
Rio Grande below FL Paso aud were
making their way eastward on n
freight train.
Application has been made for de-
portation but officers realize that sea-
men under international laws are al
lowed more freedom of action than
ordinary aliens.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
FREE

With each purchase Of
any of the creams listed
here, we will give FREE
a trial size box Three
Flowers Face Powder.
THR j. + FLOWERS
CLEANSING CREAM.
SKIN AND TISSUE
CREAM AND VANISH
ING CREAM.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Acnnitted Of Murder.

GrOesbeck, Tex, March Bert
Sadler was acquitted By a jury here
today of the murder of Sam j. Webb,
farmer. Webb was shot and killed at
Sadler's home last November. Sadler
was tenant on one of Webb's trans.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
HOLD BRITISH SAILORS
Seamen Illegally Enter L. $. Twice
Before Being Caught at Del Rio.

Del Rio. EEK. Martn S.-Thursday
night local immigration officers ar
rested two British seamen, George
Jones, "a, and Eric Gyles, Is. in
the railroad yards here. They claim
that they came to Baltimore as sea-
men and were later put ashore by
the captain of the boat in New York.
After crossing the entire United
States they entered Mexico at Juarez.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Approye School Bond Issue.

Austin, Tex, March SAN issue
of $4,000 Merkel, Taylor county,
indenendent school district bonds bear
ing per cent and maturing serially
was approved Saturday by the at
torney generals department.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

Ada-Timid. isn't he' May-Awfully.
He's so afraid that she'll say no that he
won't give her q chance TO say yes
Brooklyn Life.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-08-23
HELP ALASKA

Why is it that the people ol the out side, seem to be so afraid of helping Alaska? Alaska, inc dentally being one of the richest territories that the United States possesses, besides being one ot the scenic wonders of the universe
 1t is also one of the future stan byes of oil auctions, having the largest oil deposit that is vet known to the civilized world.
 1t harbors practically, every mineral of commercil value. Then why are the people so very shy to invest some of the capital in this territory, when it is being wasted on less important pro jects else where. Why is it ? When Alaska, is tine key to a huge Urea sure house, and therefore the very best possible investmenI that can be found anywhere
 Even Washington DC. is slow at realizing it's future possibili ty.
 Come. some of You Congress- nan, do you not see it's vast DC tential greatness It's glorious future : It has the finest agri cultural future of any other coun try in the world, it's soil has not even been scratched. It is the most leaSt thought of territory of any that is owned by the Uni ted States, during the last centu ry of American History. And yet she is the richest and the biggest asset of them all.
 Then why hesitate to give her your aid Is it through lack ot knowledge? Or is it pure neglect that every body fails to respond to her cry for help, when she calls to You, from the North?
 So come, give her your helE ing hand and make it into a coun try that men want, instead; of a land that God, Forgot.
 MUST SHE CALL IN VAIN :