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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
BeSSen1er Social

FOrty.TwO Club ERtertained-Mrs Lester Sides was hostess to the forty two club Friday morning when she en- tertained with a luncheon at her home on Berkley avenue.
 The house was beautifully decorated with sunflOwers and other black and gold flowers. The high score prize was won, by Mrs. A. D. Bell, and the guest prize, went to. Mrs. Emma McGowan, who is visiting here from Ohio.
 A delicious plate luncheon arranged to represent the, sunflower, and an ice course was served at noon to the follow ing guests: Mrs. Tom Benton, Mrs. Emma McGowan, Mrs. Howard Me Eniry, Mrs. J. J. Trucks, Mrs. W. C.. Baty, Mrs. Sherrer, Mrs. Joe Stoves, Mrs. Clarence Bumgardner, Mrs. Myr- tie Fritz, Mrs. Macon Williams. Mrs J. c. Ferris, Mrs. N. D. Bentley, Mrs. J. D. Naftel, Mrs. A. D. Sturdiyant Mrs. T. R. Mitchell, Mrs George Bum. gardner, Mrs. A. D. Bell, Mrs. Carl Bradley.
 MaIs, Jong CIub-The Nah Jonp club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mac Batson at her home on Dartmouth avenue.
 After the games prize was present. ed to Mrs. Julian Erliek for obtaining the highest score. A salad course with iced tea and sandwiches was served to the following members: Mrs. J. A. Little, Mrs. J. c. Wilson, Mrs. Julian Erlick, Mrs. M. c. Ragsdaye, Mrs. Guy Wilson, Mrs. J. c. Pope and Mrs. J. c. Blue.
 Church AnnOuncements-M -Methodist- Dr. B. T. Waites will preach at the First Methodist church Sunday morn ing on the topic, "The Divine Plan s,9f Life" In the evening his topic being, 'The Divine Healing.'', EpwOrth League at 2 D. m.
 Christian-Rev. c. R. Cleveland's subject for the morning service will be What Is Christianity? His talk in the evening will be Greater Works" !" Christian Endeavor at z o'clock.
 The Ministers Union-This Sunday i Rev. Roy Chandler has been chosen to hold services at the city jail Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The public is | invited
 The Church of God-Services will be had in the morning at II o'clock. Evening services being at z 80. Young peoples meeting will be at 6 80 in the evening.
 PersOnals-AIrs. Emma McGowan of Cleveland, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. J. J. Phillips on Berkley avenue. Mrs. J. J. Chester of Fairfield, is visiting Mrs. Lester Sides.
 Mrs. Tom Benton has recovered and is able to be out again after several weeks of illness.
 Mrs. Phil Herbert of South Alabama. is expected soon to be the guest of Mrs. Macon Williams.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ. Clewis of Canton, Ohio, have returned to their home after a visit to Mrs. Lester Sides.
 Rev W. E. Monk is in Virginia hold ing revival and will probably hold one in Denver, Col, before returning to his work in Bessemer.
 Capt. and Mrs. Lacey Edmondson will leave soon for a few weeks stay at Camp Walton, Fla.
 l Mir. Joe Dennis left Saturday for Sa,
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WHY THEY PARTED

q was down with pain in my right side which at times almost crazed me. Most all of the doctors said operation. But what want to tell you is the pain disappeared with the first dose of your Mayr's Wonderful Remedy has the right name-gas, sour stomach and dyspepsia have left, too." It is a sim pie, harmless preparation that re- moves the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflam- mation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. At all druggists.--Adv.
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FAIRFIELD SOCIAL

Mrs. Harry King was a delightful hostess Wednesday when she gave a bridge luncheon at her home on Oak Place. At noon a delicious menu was served and after, bridge was played. The first prize was captured by Mrs. letter of Ensley Highlands. Those who enjoyed this hospitality were Mrs Harry Ross of Woodward; Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Will Sandford, Mrs. Nelson Van Tol, Mrs. Bumgardner. Mrs. Cox, and Mrs. letter of Ensley highlands.
 Miss Mackie Entertains-Mrs. Mackie entertainel the Woman's Bible
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HOME BUILDING
 PLAN EXTENDED
T. c. I. To Finance Devel- Opments In Highland
 Section
Fairfield Bureau.l

FAIRFIELD, Ala, July 19.-The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has extended it's home own ing plan to the territory of the Fair field Highlands Land, company, ac- cording to an announcement Saturday. This recognition of the developments was of wide interest, in Fairfield as well as surrounding territory. The company will lend to it's employees or any employe of an associated company 70 per cent of the total value of any house or lot in this new addition at 512 per cent interest.
 This plan coupled. with the low in terest rate is expected to cause hun dreds of employees of the companies to build homes in that development. So far as known, this is the first instance of the kind in the history of this dis trict where the Tennesse company has provided such liberal funds at such rate for developments other than those of the company. The result of the announcement, according to Dr. c. J. Donald, will be remarkable acceleration of construction on that property. s-
 To Conclude Hearing-The Fairfield l at a special meeting to conclude it's hearing of charges filed against the two traffic officers in Fairfield and the night desk sergeant. Charges were preferred against them by Dr. Charles E. Tedder of Ensley, and after hear ing, Mrs. Fiske of the council, said she had been unable to get all the in formation she wished Thursday From oI selz the fate of the officers in her hands it being understood that two alder men favor dismissal of one officer while Mayor Pratt and one councilman pre- fer less severe punishmentS Mrs. Fiske will decide the tie Thursday night. No other work will be undertaken at the special meeting.
 Paving Nearly COmpletedEThe work of paving Parkway is practically com pleted and is expected to be opened for traffic soon. The contractors have placed all the work except the last coat of tarvia which will be added during the next few days. Following the com pletion of this work, it is stated that the other streets that have been ad vertised will be paved thus keeping the paving work going on here for several weeks.
 Guard Unit Formed-A unit of Com pany I, Alabama National guard is be- ing formed in Fairfield. A tent has been erected in the plaza where re- cruits are benig enrolled preparatory to the camp to be held soon. It was stated Saturday that the enrolment is progressing well and the officers are much encouraged over the response.
 Civil Service Tests-An examination will be held August 2 to certify eligibles to clerical positions in the Fairfield postoffice. Application blanks and all necessary information may be obtained from Miss Ruth Stuckey, clerk of the local civil service bureau. Examination will be held at the postoffice.
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LEG SORES

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TALKS ON REAL ESTATE AND
 BUILDING
By HAL SPEED. TURTHER advantages of the Ionr tarno 1aoso hOfh for

By HAL SIEED.
 EVURTHER advantages of the
 long-term lease, both for
 the property owner and the tenant, could be enumer- ated at some length. Here are some of the salient ones.
 Take a tenant who has a central location and has built up trade to it-has created a good will value there, in other words that he couldn't build up quickly in any other location.
 He has had a five-year lease say at $5,0O0 year. The land lord, at the expiration of the, lease, raises the rental to $8,- GOO. The tenant, much as he is dependent on the location, can't stand the raise and moves.
 Now if he had had a long term lease. at a sight ''step- up" he would not have been caught in this predicament.
 The arrangement acts as boomerang to the landlord. He finds that other tenants, like his old one, can't afford the in- creased rent. His store stays vacant for several months and finally he has to rent at virtual ly the old figure.
 Landlords owning property whose title is defective as far as selling it is concerned may find they can lease it without objection, and this is another advantage.
 One of the biggest induce ments, of course, is the build nig which the tenant puts up. This not only secures the lease, but it helps build up the town and generally improves the ap- pearance of the business sec tion.
 In big cities the lease is gradually taking the place of the sale. One of the reasons of this is the income tax, which levies heavy tax on real es- tate sales profits.
 On the long term lease the landlord pays tax only on the annual rental and not on a lump sum. This started much of the activity in leases, and their general advantages, aside from taxes, becoming known this form of trading grew in popularity.
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committees for the campaign are to be named. The public is invited to attend this meeting after which a two weeks canvass for funds will be carried out.
 Members from the Rotary, Kiwanis and Lion clubs have pledged themselves to attend the Tuesday meeting and they are expected to form the majority of the committeeman who are to look after the raising, of funds. At the con- clusion of the campaign, the scout coun- cil will be formed by c. E. Shriner of Chattanooga, district organizer.
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class of the Plunkett Memorial church at her home Monday afternoon. A very interesting business meeting was held and it was deciced by the class to be- gin new membership campaign for 100 new members by September 1. At the close of the meeting the hostess served an ice course.
 Circle To Meet-Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Plunkett Memorial church will hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs. O. NJ. Will son, 221-43 street, Monday afternoon, July 21, at il o'clock. It is hoped that all members will be present. Visitors are welcome.
 PersOnals-Mr. William Sandford is enjoying a motor trip to Mobile.
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vannah, Ga, where he will go by boat to New York City on an extended busi- ness trip.
 Mrs. Christieb. Mrs. J. c. Pope and children are at Camp Walton, Fla, en- toying a vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joe Little will leave Monday for Biloxi, Miss, to be gone a week.
 Mrs. B. K. Miller and son, E. K, Jr., are visiting Mrs. Miller's father in Pine apple, Ala.
 Mrs. Marion Dalton will leave this week for several days stay ill Biloxi, Miss.
 MT. and Mrs. Hobson Autry announce the birth of son, July IS.
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 having proven to be such n success, it has been suggested that an Exchange club would also be found of value to this community. The limited number of persons that may join a Kiwanis club has caused many very high class Ensley men to be available for an Ex- change club and it is from among these that the club is expected to draw it's members. c. N. Gilley, vice president of the Fairfield Exchange club is in terested in the matter and it is stated that with state officers of the organiza- tion steps will be taken to prefect the organization here within the next few weeks.
 Lamb Win Preach-Rev. o. K. Lamb, will occupy the pulpit at the Ensley Methodist church Sunday morn ing. He is associate pastor of that church and will preside at all the serv- ices during the absence in North Caro- lima of Rev. William NJ. Mansfield pastor of the church. Jack Thomas, director of music for the church, has arranged two very attractive musical programs for the church services and the public is i:s''ited.
 Continue AHvertising-The Wylam Business Mems association will renew its plan of advertising for an additional three months. Announcement to this effect was made Saturday by D. Cohen, chairman of the committee in, charge of the plans with whom is associated Mir. Capps and Mr. Marshall. It was stat ed that the newspapers and outdoor signs will be used chiefly. The mer- chants propose to widen the trade area of Wylam, by telling the people of the surrounding country of the advantages to be found by trading in that comniun- ity. The former campaigns have been very successful and it is stated the mer- chants are very much; peased with the accomplishments of the past.
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been made, but many practical advan- tages also result
 , The addition of large dormer windows in front and rear and an extended roof line provide additional space on both floors. The former bedroom at the right of the kitchen is extended to make dining room. Another valuable addi- tion is the side porch, which can be enclosed in winter to make an extra room all year round.
 Upstairs the quaint dormer window not only serves to break up the mo- notony of the roof lines, but also gives great comfort and convenience inside,
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Hard to believe that the bleak little house shown in the smaller illustration accompanying this article coud be trans formed by few alterations to the att tractive dwelling shown in the large picture.
 : But few home-owners realize how readily most plain old houses respond to the artistic understanding touch of the renodeler! The larger illustration shows one of the ways of transforming a splain, Colonial cottage into a little masterpiece of home architecture.
 All the charm of the simple cottage is retained after the alternations have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

by providing space for Bathroom and larger bedrooms. At the rear another dormer creates another bedroom.
 By these changes, the old house has been improved into picturesque, liv- able home. Its owner now has real grounds for pride of possession he has increased the value of his prop erty by much more than his improve ments cost.
 For further information, write to the Editor of this paper. He will tell interested readers where, for 10 cents in stamps, this valuable and interesting little book may be secured.
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ENSLEY SOCIAL

Miss Evelyn Mitchum and Miss Vesta Storey were joint hostesses Tuesday evening at the home of Mir: and Mrs. T. c. Mitchum, on Avenue c, when they entertained number of guests at a .'Kid" party. The prize for the Big gest Kids" were captured by Miss Bur rell Marrell, and Mir. Festes Coulverson. Mir. and Mrs. A. E. White were the judges for the occasion. Music and chill dren's games were enjoyed until late hour when the hostesses served delici- ous refreshments to about 90 guests.
 Dinner Party-Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rothe entertained at dinner Tuesday evening complimenting Mrs. Charles Founders and daughter, Blanche, of City Sunday evening. The devotional will be in charge of Miss Frances Pray
 ter, Piano duet, by Miss Mary Guilian and Madeline FOntelle reading by Miss Elva Roberts, Mattie Lee Ozley, and James Walker; vocal solo by Miss Doris Merkel and aviolin solo by Eu- nice McCracken. All the young people of the church are invited. !
 Mrs. Mclaughlin Honored- One of the most delightful parties. of the season was that given by Mrs. Graye Tate at her home. on. Ensley Highlands, Tues day, complimentnig Mrs. J. P. Me Laughlin, who previous to her marriage, was Miss Elizabeth Campbell of Mont gomery. The rooms on the lower floor were thrown together and were beauti- fully decorated with garden flowers and ferns. At one o'clock a delicious two course luncheon was served. Six tables were arranged for bridge. The first prize was captured by Mrs. Person, of Newport News, Va.,. and the consola- -tiOn, fell to Miss Earline Ezell. Dainty Sheffield, who! are visiting Mir. and Mrs. G. M.~P Founders. Covers were laid for
Evening star., 1924-02-11
STEWARD CHARGES PLOT.
Employees President Says Board

Declaring that he had collected
evidence of a conspiracy to defraud
federal workers and to defeat the
will of Congress as expressed in the
reclassifica ton act of 1929" President
Luther C. Steward Of the National
Federation of Federal Employees to-
day called upon government workers
to urge support of legislation to abol-
ish the personnel reclassiication
board and give jurisdiction over all
istration to the Civil Service Com
mission.
The call was issued in a signed ar
ticle appearing today in the Federal
Employe, official organ of the fedora
ton, and the article making the
charges, according to statement
from the federation. is based on the
report of Lewis Merriam of the Insti
tute of Government Research. who
was appointed by Representative
Lehlbach of New Jersey. chairman of
the House committee on reform in
the civil service, to analyze and make
a report on the records of the per-
Sonnel classification board.
MIR. Meriam's report covers eighty
pages of typewriter manuscript, in
minutes and records" President Stew
ard says. 1.-The report is temperate
in tone; it is fairly free from adjec-
tives, and it does not attempt to
characterize the bureau of efficiency.
but it fully Sustains every charge
made by the National Federation of
Federal Employees"
Evening star., 1924-02-11

adopt statement or program to
guide the board that Is palpably err
roneous and misleading. but provides
for the utilization of the bureau of
efficiency classification, and for sheIv-
ing section 5 of the classification act;
and
IS. That the majority Of the board.
with the representative of the Civil
Service Commission voting m issued
to the public statements regarding
the work of the board that do. not
accord with the facts as revealed by
board"
Complaints Plentiful.
Mr. Merriam, on page seventy-seven
bach. declares. "Your request to me
did not call for suggestions as to what
c II be done to remedy the classifica-
tion muddle. Possibly the amount Of
time that l have given to classification
and to the present assignment of ex-
amining the minutes and records will
justify me in venturing certain sug-
geStionS.
Il do not think any valuable pur-
pose would be served by holding COM
employees or groups of employes-would
be heard with respect to errors of al
location. 1t Is common knowledge that
this city fairly seethes with individual
complaints, and the committee hardly
needs hearings to find it out" Hear
continued. IF conducted to fill the i'm
portant gaps in the records, to explain
what at the present time is unexpiain-
able"
Mr.. Merriam then gives the two legis-
lative remedies previously explained
herein.
STEWARD CHARGES PLOT.
Evening star., 1924-02-11
PROHIBITED MEETING
IS HELD RY WORKERS
Wilkes-Barre Group Elude Police
by Using Different Hall Than
One Advertised.
Ry the Associated Press.

Ry the Associate ted Press.
WILk ES-BARRE Pa. February H.
Tho workers party, backed by the
Civil Liberties Union of New York,
eluded the police yesterday and held
4 meeting in the outskirts of this
Gty. While the police were watching
Il garage where The meeting was ad-
vertised to be held. those interested
quietly assembled in d small hall on
Bank Sfr~S Mayor Hart had refused
to grant nnru't for the gathering.
The meeting was attended by fewer
? than fifty persons. The principal
speakers We're Rose PaSter Stokes of
New York, and Allan l.. Olmstead ID,
q Phidadelphia attorney.
Mrs. Stokes spoke on the relations
rocated class warfare and class an
tagonism. Mr.. Omstead, who repre-
sented the Civil Liberties Union. spoke
on the right of free speech and urged
peace among classes.
Later Mr.. OlmStead appeared at q
mass meeting of the American Legion
in Wilkes Barre and was allowed to
speak. He said he was not d radical
or member of the workers party,
and stated that his mission here was
in the interest of free speech He
criticized the action of the American
Legion in breaking up the meeting
two weeks ago and said if it We're
illegal it was the duty of the mayor
and police to act. not the legion.
Mr.. OlmStead stated that he was a
member of the legion, but could not
remember the name or number of his
post.
Evening star., 1924-02-11
TOMBSTONE SWINDLE
HIT IN U. S. CIRCULAR
Some Parents Misinformed by A.
.sertions Government Aids Buying
of Markers for Soldiers.

Because OF an apparent misunder-
standing on tho subject, tho quarter
master general of the Army has issued
q circular to the public explaining
that the government will supply head
stones for the unmarked graves of all
honorably discharged soldiers, sailors
and marines who served in any war,
but that it does not contribute any.
thing toward the expense of head
stones or monuments purchased by
relatives or friends from private deal
ers or manufacturers.
The quartermaster general says
that the correspondence Of his ONCE
shows there is much misinformation ii
on this subject and that q belief ex-
lists that the government contributes
to the purchase Of private headstones.
Many relatives who seek fittinEly
to honor their soldier dead" he says,
find themselves embarrassed to meet
payments in which they had expected
to receive government aid, and some
suffer losses. Intentional use Of this
to promote sales is
taking advantage Of the bereavement
of the patriotic parents and widows
of our soldier dead. Ignorant use of
1t TO the same end is scarcely lesl
Evening star., 1924-02-11
CLASSIFYING BOARD
SCORED BY. EXPERT;
ABOLITION is URGED

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening star., 1924-02-11
WOULD CHANGE DATE
FOR new CONGRESSES
Senator King Presents Bill Fixing
April 6 for Opening Each
Annual Session.
PROVIDES OTHER CHANGES
Declaration of Presidential Election
Results Considered.

April would be fixed as the date
for the first annual session of each
new Congress, under the terms of
bill introduced today by Senator King
of Utah, democrat. The Constitution
provides that Congress shall as
semble at least once in every year,
and such meetings shall be on the
first Monday in December. unless they
shall appoint different day."
Senator Kings bill is clearly with
in the power granted Congress by
the Constitution.
The King bill. besides fixing the
date for the first annual session of
each Congress, provides the date for
the second annual session shall be
January 2. next preceding. Permis-
sSlon is also made for third session
on January ,, following the election
of the President of the United States,
this short session being required to
canvass and declare the vote of the
electoral college for President and
Vice President.
This short and third session. how
ever, Will be held only by alternate
Congresses. since the President is
elected only once in four years.
Explains Measure.
In explanation of his bill, Senator
Ming said today:
"The four months intervening be-
tween the November election and the
inauguration of the President in
March is not too late a time to en-
able the outgoing President to clear
up the work of his administration and
to afford the new President time to
prepare for the assumption of his
duties.
"The short session of the old Con-
gress, preceding the change in ad-
ministration, would also be of ad-
vantage for disposinS of pending
business.
But the interval of thirteen
months between the election and the
first annual session of Congress is
interval to five months The new
congress assumes Office on March 4,
and one month later, on the 9th of
April, under my bill, would meet in
regular session.
One Month to Prepare Message.
This affords the new President one
month to prepare his message, and is
as early date would be proper
for the assembling of Congress. April
s. 1889, was the date upon which the
first Congress, elected under the Con-
stitution, assembled in the city of
New York. canvasSed the vote of the
electoral college. declared that George
Washington had been chosen Presi-
dent. and organized the government
of the United States under the Con-
sutution. This date. April 8, instead
of March 4, should have been accept
ed as the date for the beginning of
the terms of office. prescribed in the
Constitution. as the government, un-
der the Constitution. both in the de
Iacto and de Jure sent, had its be-
ginning upon that day