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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-14
MOVE LAUNCHED
 FOR NEW RULE Aldermanic Forces De clare Way Is Clear
 For Change

The drive to end commission govern ment in Birmingham and establish a mayor -aldermanic system was formally launched Friday afternoon.
 A committee of lawyers met with Hunter Armstrong, leader of the move ment, and began a study of the legality of making the proposed change with out further authority from the state legislature. These attorneys were unanimously 'ot.-the opinion that the act of the last assembly was ample. They will, go to the bottom of things and make a. formal report in a few days.
 Tt seems certain that there is no legal bar,' Mir. Armstrong announced after the conference. We merely want to be absolutely sure of our ground be- fore we start flown the line" NOTICE T0SPRoPERTY OWNERS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 Notice is hereby given that the as- sessment roll or list, prepared in &C., cordance with; the law in such cases, made and provided under an ordinance entitled. 'Improvement Ordinance No. SOLD: An Ordinance to provide for certain improvements on 3rd avenue, south, from the east property line of 14th street, south, to the west curb line of 20th street, south," adopted on June 24, 1923, and confirmed on August 14, 1923, by the Commission of the City of Birmingham, has been delivered to me and is open for in- spection in the office of the City Comptroller, the person authorized to make collections of assessments for improvem vementAs;constructed under said ordinance, and that the Commission of the City Of Birmingham will meet on the 8th day of July, 1924, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Birmingham, at 10i o'clock, a. m., to hear any .objectionsl- protests or de- lenses that may be filed to such pro- posed assessments, or the amount thereof.
 The general. character of the inn provements constructed under said ordinance consists of certain grading, granite curb, brick gutter, brick track and sheet asphalt paving.
 The streets, avenues, alleys or other highways or portions thereof along which said improvements: have been constructed and the terminal points of said improvements are as follows: to-wit: On 3rd avenue, south,' from the east, property line of 14th street, south, to the west curb line of 26th street, south. s&. = ..s
 L. E. GRAY, City Clerk. Age-Herald, June "A, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-14
DIR. c. 4. SMITH DIES
Was Head Of English Department At
 AnnapOlis

ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 13.-Dr. c. Alphonso Smith, noted educator and lecturer, head of the Department of English at the Naval academy, died at s o'clock today following protracted illness. He was native of Greensboro, N. O. and was 60 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-14
'OREAR HEARING
 MAY OPEN TODAY
Mccoy. Expects Impeach. rnent Trial Completed
 L z By July 1

Impeachment proceedings probably
 will be begun Saturday in the Ala bapa supreme court against Sheriff Guy V. O'Rear of Walker county, un- der grand jury indictment for alleged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-14
Read and Use The Age-Herald Want Ads.

Lost articles are found, work is ob- tained. help is secured. real estate is sold. through Want Ads placed in The Age-Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
BETTY COMPSON
 STARS AT PALACE
John GalSWOrthy's 'The Stranger
 Tops Film Bill

A John Galsworthy story has at last reached the screen.
 The First and the Last by this greatest of all present-day English authors will be presented at the Pal ace for four days starting Sunday night. as "The Stranger" Joseph Henabery Paramount production, fea- turing Betty Compsop, Richard Dix, Lewis stone and Fully Marshall.
 The characters are a beautiful young girl of the streets" ne'er-do- well son of prominent London fam fly. his elder brother, a power in the political world and candidate for parliament, and an old mop-man, who is arrested. tried and convicted of murder, a crime committed by the character of Larry Darrant played by Richard Dix-the victim being a mo- account carnival concessionairc, who had tricked Peggy tBetty compson) into a fake marriage.
 On Thursday the big attraction will offer His Children's Children" with Bebe Daniels, Mahlon Hamilton and Warner Gland. Charlie Chaplin will be on the bill again in The Pilgrim" four reels of laughs.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
LUCRETIA LOMBARD
 COMING TOLYCEUM
Opens Monday; "Aiter the Ball" Thurs; Double Features Sunday

The Lyceum's Dill tomorrow night brings Fred Thompson, one Of th" most daring horsenleI in the conn try, in "'rhe Mask of Lopez" ana "'rhe Little Red Schoolhousc. Tn, s, offer western thrills and eastern TO- nance and comedy drama. Martha Mansfield, E. K. Lincoln. Sheldon Lewis and Edmund Bretse featured the last named picture. Monday starts the latest episode of Tine Telc- phone Girl' and m addition will pre- sent drama of flaming passion "Lucrctia Lombard Thursday starts q three days showing of After the Ball" with Gaston Glass, Miriam Cooper, Edna Murphy and Robert Frazer.
 Monte Blue and Irene Rich take the principal parts in "Lucretia Lombard" which is Kathleen Norris famous story of beauty and the beast. - After the Ball' is taken from tho song that was written by Charles K. Harris and of which more than S.000.0 900 copies were sold. It is the smashing sensation of the 1924 pie lure history, telling pulsating story of life and love.
 The Lyceum also has engaged for early showing a series of fine pic lures. including Poisoned Paradise" and Let Not Man Put Asunder.'
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
POLL PLAYERS WILL
 OPEN STOCK MONDAY
Little old New York" 10 Be First Play Prescntcd-Arthur
 Howard to Head Cast

New Britain theatcrgoers are inter- ested in the opening of the stock sea- son at the Palace theatcr, Hartford. Monday night, April asth. The first presentation will be Little Old New York" by Rida Johnson Young. This production was first offered by Sam Harris, and ran for year at the Booth theate". The management claims that the Poli Players is the best stock company in America. The leading roles will he played by Arthur Howard. and Miss Winitred St. Claire, and all the productions are under the able direction of A. H. Van. Burcn. The supporting company includes Ed mund Abbey. Frances Williams. Frank McHhgh. Joseph Dagstaff, Marion Arnold, Orlo Sheldon. Jay Ray. stella Evans, Frank .Ambos and a dozen other fayortes in this vicinity. The season subscription sale began last Monday and the first and subsequent days were marked by great crowds of signers for the season. Having faith in the judgment of patrons the man agcmcnt of the Palace has arranged
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT
 E GIVEN BY CID TIME TABS

long ago. TO mekc tue show com ptctc. Bill rarieS. the best that ever ,v as ia the old days. acted as inter iccUlcr.
 Only one criticism ot th" program was heard IL Was that despite the fact that the festivities started olortly after S o'clock aud ,nded u.trr l:G0 the next nuruins. ii Hasn't long enough. Then too. the fact that only members of thc Tabs were present 10 liatcn and applaud seems like cheating the public out of something that Gocsnt happen eNeIy day.
 Following the style of other years, the show started with tine opening chorus by tho entire company and after ''rhe Georgia Minstrel Band" ." the intrrlocutor's "GrniIrmcn. be seated" started one of lh" best cn~ trr,ainmcEts ever produced in the building.
 Then followed one ot the oId-tiiac favorites that hasn't been heard in many years. That Old Sunday bin ncr." sung as only Bill Lcnchan could sing il and needless to say. he Was encorcd several times. "I Hear You Calling Me" by Jack kildun, held the audience breathless until the fin ish when q wave Of applause called him on time and time again, until finally listening 10 the demand Dear Rose Marie" was rendered by HiIduff, assisted by q double quartet.
 What could compare with the next number as rendered by Barney Deg nan, Down Where the Watcrmelons Grow, How I Love Her Nobody Knows. l Always Go to See Her in My Sunday Meeting Clothes, Down Where. etc." and who could start off with List 10 Me, While I Tell You, '" and finish through "Thc Spaniard That Blighted My Life" like Jack Kiely?
 One of the biggest hits of the eve ming was There's No Need of Ask ing, Cause You Know the Reason Why" by Tommy Dcvinc who had the audience in fits of laugher with his antics.
 Neil Murphy must have been inn bued with the spirit of the evening because he rendered My Beautiful Irish Maid,' better than he has ever dono before and James Pop" Man ming struck tender note when he sang sweet Sixteen" Bill Bailey" by Jack Callahan, was encored so
 Continued on Following pagc)
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
r'tar Performers Of Other Days Prove That They Can Please Now the Sane IS in Years Gene By.

The days of the oli tune minstrel t.oup"s were brought back forccfuHy fo mind to large audience at the '. N. T. A. X F. socictys bali on La ta.ette street Tuesday n ght in the obs, ryance Of "Oid-Timers' Night" .he first observance Of its kind To be held by the society which has been the biggest producer of amateur and professional talent in the city.
 X minstrel show WAS produced by members of the Tabs who haze been inaetive for number Of years. but who were the prime favorites when the custom which has gone by much to the regret of many was to hold minstrel shows. To say that il cN- ceeded even the fondest hopes Of those who produced il or to say that the old timers who tock part were as good as they ever wele, Is putting fl mildly. The unanimous opinion of those present, many of whom saw the old-timers in action for the first time, was that the show was the best they had ever seen.
 One glance at the program as pre- scented will quickly explain the reason for this unanimous opinion and the names Of the actors who took part need no mention in these columns to the greater number Of the people in this city. Suffice if to say that such farorites as Barney" Degnan, incom- parable end man: Bill Lenehan, whose many appearances as a character tcn- or can well be remembered: Jack Callahan, premier end man and lead in many of the amateur shows in the society: Johnny Connelley, favorite in days gone by; Jack Kilduff, possessor Of one of the sweetest tenor voices ever heard in this city: Tommy De- vine and his funny faces; Ed Shcehy, who even yet is in great demand be- cause of his ability: Neil Murphy, the counterpart Of Chauncey Dlcott; Bob Pagan. famous for his monkey hat; James Pop" Manning, Jimmy Far rell, Dan Frazier, Joseph Ward and Jimmy Maher and his rumbling bass voice. all took part and sang the songs with which they pleased not
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

Il comedy, "'rho Tantrum," now in re-
 f.-gr.saF
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

Gypsy" O'Buen, last seen in tho iI genue part of Casanova" has been selected for one of the principal
 raits in William r. Dugan's new
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
NEWSY NOTES OF THE SPOKEN STAGE SILENT DRAMA AND MUSIC

for the selection of ensuing presenta- tiOns by a vote Of the patrons. On the opening night cards will be given out at the Palace. together with list of forty available plays from which to select ten. When the plays selected are turned in at the box office or given to the ushers the management will select those that have been asked for by the greatest number and these will be the subsequent presentations for the stock season. For the first week Little Old New York" will hold the boards.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

Not since the days Of The Miracle Man" has there been such an appeal ing photoplay made, as 'The Stranger which opens at the Palace Sunday night for a four day run. The cast is an all star one and presents Richard Dix. Betty Compson, Lewis Stone and Tully Marshall.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

On Thursday for three days the Palace will present His Children's Children" a Paramount special with Bcbe Daniels, Mahlon Hamilton. and Warner Oland in a story that deals with the modern fiappcrs. On the same bill Charlie Chaplin will again be offered in, The Pilgrim his four reel comedy scream.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26
STAGE AND SCREEN

Stan Stanley. who is pleased to call himself an acrobat and still more plrased to be known as one of the hrst gymnasts to work on the tra ampo line. will bc the chief sigeir eetter al lhc Capitol next Thursday, Friday and Sturfay. lie enjoyed almost q yeurs continuous run in New York and his act is featured by d triple forward yomersault from spring board. He claims 10 be the only man who does this stunt and inc is holder of the world record for long distance jump from a table into q barrel. somer- ;aultlng out of ii again That his act is good may 'bc glcaned from the fact that it has run for II seasons.
 Radio Fun" is another hig act booked for tn. Capitol. It is the work rt W. A. Quigg. an Englishnan. who claims to have discovered an ether wave which. properly directed, will destroy planes flying high in the air, In his act he offers q number of in- t,restinG experiments in which me chanical contraptions are guided solely by electrical waves.
 Starting Monday. tn" Capitol the uier offers what is promis, as q great skrtch-Gonzcll Whites Jazzrra. a. tcnglamoration of song. dance and harmony.
 The Lscrum has booked for carly showing f'I.et Not Man Put Asunder." a truly remarkable picture dealing with dirPrcc
 ss Icon Nolterra. director Of the Ca sino dc Paris. will arrive in New York Monday on the LeHiathan to confer with ]. J, Shubert on the importation or one Of his f-vucs. During his stay in this country he win visit Mistin- guett, one of his former stars, now on tour with "1nnocent Eyes"
 Richard IIerndon has two new pro- ductions ready for immediate pres cntation. Peg O My Dreams" will be presented al Jolson's theatcr. New York. May and the next evening "catsEill Dutch" will open at thc Belmont
 [ Gypsy" O'Brion, last seen in tho 1T senue part of "Casanora," has been selected for one of the principal raus in William r. Dugan's new
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

Coming 10 the Palace for presenta- ton the week after next is Black oxen" from Gertrude Atherton's wide ly discussed book. and. which is ma king a big sensation in Hartford this week.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

Lois Phelps in making her debut in New York as soloist at the piano for the concert of the Young Mems Sym rhony orchestra, was well received and loudly applauded. The critics in the metropolitan newspapers were generous in their praise of her. The New York ieraid-Tribune had this to say: Lois Phelps, a young pianist, played the Grieg number with skill and no little energy and expression and her debut was applauded at length"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

is acknowledged by expert business
 men,,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

Second hand autos galore listed in the Herald classified ad department. .--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

D. W. Griifith's America" the sen yational romance Of the War of Am erican Independence, begins its tenth week at the Forty-Fourth street the ater Monday.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-26

comedy, "'rhc Tantrum," now in re- Lcarsal.
 John Philip Sousa will direct band Of Cleveland musicians al the open ins of the republican national, con vention in Cleveland. Late in June he will begin a tour with his own band.
 Four motion pictures will continue tLeir showing on Broadway next week. Girl Shy" with Harold Lloyd stays at the Strand: The White Sis ter remains at the Capitol: Fri Umph" will be seen again at the Riroli. and The Enchanted Cottage" with Richard Bathclmcss, will be shown at the Cameo.
 "Bluff." sam Wood production for Paramount, will be the only new llm on Broadway next week. It will be shown at the Rialto.
 Claire Windsor and Bert Lytell are screen partners again. They are Ioing to be seen together in Born Rich" the first Garrick picture 10 be made for First National.
 Lloyd Hamilton will be seen as a milk wagon driver in Good Morn ing" new Educational-Hami comedy now in course of production. l;uth Hiatt and Dick Sutherland will be seen in support.
 IL N Erilfiih'S "A merica." the sen-
Evening star., 1924-12-23
GIFTS for Mothers of Babies

Lovely little quilted silk sacques, in dainty
coors, $3.50
Long quilted silk robes, $3.50 and s598
Quilted silk baby .buntngs, S5.98 and S6.98
Four-piece babies celuod toilet set hand
painted. $500
Babies hand-painted comb and brush sets,
good size, $3.50
Feeding Clock, pink satin. hand painted, $500
ming, $3.50
Satin, kid and crepe moccasins, SI.o0 to SI.z5
Embroidered crepe de chine carriage set. pill
low and cover, $500
Eiderdown bath robe. trimmed with shrred
pink satin and silk cord frogs, Sz.98
Bath Robes, of beacon cloth, robe and slip
pers, Sz.Z5
Silk socks, with crocheted tops, white and
colors, soc to 75c
Infants Section-Third Floor.
Comfy Slippers, all shades. soc to SI.75
Ladies Pullman Slippers. in case. $3.50
Pa1ais ROyal-Second Floor
DOrsay's Quilted Satin Robes, black. Law
ender and blue, S12.50
Guest Towels, all linen, with colored hand
some drawnwork, and beautifully embroidered
in coiors by Porto Rican needlewomen, S1.9S
Palais ROyal-Second Floor
Martex Bath Towels, with place for mono
gram, brightly colored borders of chenille
work, S1.39 and SI49
Pa1ais Royal-Second Floor
Fancy Pillowcases, lace edge and medallion
insets. Pair, SI.19
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Gifts for the Home

The Garden of Allah, by Maxfeld Parrish
Framed, $500
Hand-corored Pictures of the Cherry Bios
SONS, $500
Wallace Nutting Pictures, $500
Stationery Dept.-Main Floor.
Small Desk Lamps, with parchment shades.
$3.50
Art Needlework Dept.-Main Floor.
Magazine and Firewood Baskets, hand painted
S575
Silver Deposit Glass Bowls, Sl.00
Glass Bud Vases in slver-plated stands, S100
Sifverware Dept-Main Floor.
Framed Notices and Verses from famous
authors, 75c to SI00
Second Floor.
Door Knockers, SIS each
Art Needlework Dept.-Mafn Floor.
Hand-painted Door Stops, Sz98 each
Art NeedIework Dept.-Main Floor.
Copy of the famous paintings-"Puzzled"
and "Blue Boy" $500 each
Lovely Down Puffs, silk top, with plain satin
borders, 6x6 inches, at $3.50
Evening star., 1924-12-23
ChHdren's Hose, 75c

Imported wool, Is length, with fancy
tops.
Phoenix silk socks, z length; plain;
sizes to TO-
Silk and rayon English ribbed hose,
Is length; sizes 6 to TO-
Children's Phoenix y a-length socks.
Plain and crochet edge tops
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Boys and Girls Hose, SOC

Boys heavy long hose; black and
brown.
Children's long ribbed, fine ribbed and
sport ribbed. Sizes to 10.
Infants all-wool hose. Sizes to 6i5
Infants fiber silk socks; crochet edge
Children's imported cotton and Isle
half socks. Sizes to 91a.
Children's silk and rayon half socks.
Plain and fancy tops. Sizes to Sjz.
Boys Ts-length ribbed sport hose; good
weight; fancy tops. Sizes Z to TO-
Children's fs-length sport hose; attrac-
tive fancy tops. Sizes to 10.
Infants silk and rayon long ribbed
hose; white and colors. Sizes to 6I2.
Palais RoyaI-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Children's S Hose, 81

Boys and girls 5s-1ength wool sport
hose. Attractive fancy tops. Sizes 6
to 1015.
Children's silk socks, Il length. Sizes
4 to Sls.
Children's silk and rayon, s-Iength
sport socks. Plain and fancy tops. Sizes
6 to 10.
Children's silk and rayon hose. Full
length. Black, white and camel Sizes
6 to 10.
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Women'S Hose, $50

Full-fashioned silk with rayon, pure
garter tops. Black and colors.
Holeproof pure silk-with ribbed
stretch tops. Black and coIors.
Humming Bird pure silk, with scanned
back. Sold with a guarantee. Black
and colors.
Wool and silk and wool hose. Plain
and two toned
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Gifts for. Children

Large jointed dolls, $40
Baby Peggy" Dolls, dressed 1898
Mama Dolls, S398
Artkraft picture sets for children soc to 81 90
Children's cash register banks, pennies,
nickles, dimes and quarters SI.o5
Children's Dept-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-23
W0men'S Hosiery, SI95

Onyx, Pointex thread silk, chiffon
Holeproof full-fashioned silk in thread
silk and chiffon.
Palais Royal Special. Black and
colors. Our own guarantee to wear silk
hose.
Holeproof and Phoenix silk and wool
hose. Plain color and two toned.
Extra size all-wool and silk and wool
hose. Black and colors.
Phoenix pure thread silk hose With
Paris lace clocks. Black and colors
Evening star., 1924-12-23
V0men'S Hose, SOC

Silk and rayon mixed. Good weight.
Scanned back. Black and colors.
Black sport hose. Ribbed
Burson Isle and cotton. Regular and
extra sizes.
Rayon silk hose. Scanned back. Black
and colors.
Mercerized cotton sport hose Eng
lish ribbed. Black and colors.
Evening star., 1924-12-23
fME<M <2z;zG

Compacts from Houbgant, Vivaudou Hud-
nut Marinella, Melba, Karess, Colgate, Denny
and Djer-Kiss. Priced $1.50 and SI.75
Maidor, Mary Garden and Djer-Kiss Toilet
Water, SI.S0
Roger & Gallet Bouquet de Armour" sI.65
Roger & Gallet Jade, Sl85
Roger & Gallet Volette de Parme, Sl.60
Mi Nena, Sl.50
ALL Eau de Cologne, S110 and SI.65
Gabila Mon Chere or Feur de Jour Per-
fume, SI50
Piver Azurea and F1oramye, S145 and 81 10
Arly LIas or Djer-Kiss SI.50
Houbigant Sachet, SI.75
Coty's sI7I
Toilet Goods Dept.-Main Floor
Night Water Set, glass coaster and cover
$500
Palafs Royal-Mafn Floor
Bobby Comb, OF mahogany and gold, in a
silk case, Csc
PaIais RoyaI-Main Floor
Gold Filled Locket and Chain SI.o5
Paats Roya1-Man Floor
Boutonnieres violet carnation and gardenia
SOC to CSC
Violet Corsage, with cord In violet box,
SI.50
Millinery Dept.-PnIais RoyaI-second Floor
Evening star., 1924-12-23

Perfumes; Toilet Waters;
Powders, Perfume Lights;
Vases filled with potpourri,
rose leaves, bath salts and
compact powders; Comb and
Mirror Sets; Safety Razors;
Safety razor Shoppers;
Shaving Sets; NJ ilit ary
Brushes; Separate pieces of
Toilet Articles reason
able prices.
Palais Royal-Msin Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Hosiery, 81

F'ull-fashioned silk with Rayon pure
silk chiffon and medium weight. Scanned
back.
Wool and silk and wool hose. Plain
and ribbed.
Wool linda hose. Three-fourths and
full length, with feet. Flesh color
linda socks Three fourths length
Without feet
Gotham invisibles. The popular spat
style.
Mercerized Isle hose Full fash
ioned. Black and colors
Burson silk and rayon hose Black
and colors. Extra size.
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Boys and Girls Hose, 29c

Boys double-knee hose. Medium and
heavy ribbed. Sizes to 1919
Children's fine ribbed long hose. Black,
white, brown. Sizes to 10.
Children's English ribbed sport hose
Sizes to 10.
Boys and Girls, 7s-length sport hose
Self color and fancy roll top. Black,
white, brown, gray, camel. Sizes to TO-
Evening star., 1924-12-23
Eleventh Hour Shoppers Will Find Countless Gift Helps Here
The Last Day!

1t couldn't be helped how early
always purchases the right gift friend
for the members of family
unit the last Making trip the I've compiled the fol-
list
something for friend of whom had
thought.
all the merriest O. Clrstmases
The Washington times., 1924-06-02
EUGENE CR|QU|
IS THROUGH
AS BOXER
Defeat by Frush Will Be Last
for Former Featherweight
Champion.

PARIS, June Eugene Criqui,
little world war hero of France,
and former featherweight champion
Of the world, is through with the
ring. Criqui made the announce
ment following his defeat by a
knockout in the eighth round by
Danny Frush, American boxer.
Criqui had trained faithfully for
the bout. He had been promised
another bout with Johnny Dundee,
American champion, WHO took his
title from him last summer, If he
won over Frush. Now 1t will be
t'rush who will seek a match with
the champion.
In announcing his retirement,
Criqui today declared he had had
his day and did not intend to
bite the sawdust in front Of any
one else"
Il was licked" he said. IT have
no excuse; no broken hands; no
broken heart"