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Evening star., 1924-03-16
Beefeaters Threaten to Strike

Americans who have visited the
Tower Of London bring away with
them vivid recollection of the Beef
eaters" as the yeoman warders who
maintain guard over the ancient estab-
lishment are called. These quantity
costumed custodians, reminiscent Of
the sixteenth century, add q touch Of
color and picturesqueness to the other
wise drab and grim surroundings.
Just so do the guards in the Plantin
Museum at Antwerp, who are clothed
in the medieval style. The Beefeaters
at the Tower Of London are a grave
and serious corps. They are all old
army sergeants, whose spotles rec
ords entitle them to this appointment.
Tourists who have observed them
standing about in the venerable pre-
cincts have doubtless often thought
Of them as in enjoyment Of a fairly
easy job. But it seems that the Beef
eaters have another view Of the mat.
ter. They are now threatening q strike
for shorter hours. At present they
are on duty ten hours a day, and they
think that eight hours is long enough
to wear the ancient costume and an.
swer the foolish questions Of the tour
lists, and between visitations gaze upon
the melancholy reminders Of a tragic
past. Some time ago, it seems. they
were promised that five men would be
added to the force, which would per-
NIT a reduction Of hours. But some
how the promise has not been kept,
and now it would seem that the Beef.
eaters have formed a union and have
issued an ultimatum to the govern.
ment. They will walk out II not re-
lieved.
One cannot imagine the Tower Of
London without Its buckle-shoed,
woolen- n-stockinged, knee-breeched Gus
todians with their pancake hats and
quaint doublets. They are a part Of
the British tradition. SO It Is to b
assumed that the government WIN now
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Member Of the Associated Press.
"Vicious Pime." p"

Secretary Melons comment upon
the testimony given Friday before
the Senate committee that is investi-
eating the official conduct of the At
torney General has a peculiar signifi-
canoe with relation not merely to the
matter specifically inspiring it, but
the manner Of the entire procedure in
this particular inquiry. vicious pif-
fie," exclaimed Mr.. Mellon in regard to
that portion of the testimony that re-
lated to himself. And the public, upon
analysis of the amazing statements
that are being made in this investiga-
uon, is apt to apply that same phrase
to the whole procedure.
Without venturing in any way to
judge the merits of the matter, it may
be said that rarely has such great
freedom of statement been permitted
to witnesses in matters affecting the
integrity and moral character of men
In public life as has been allowed to
those who have thus far testified" in
this inquiry. Were this trial in a
court of law much, if not most, Of the
so-called testimony would be ruled out
as irrelevant and incompetent. But
this is not a trial. It is an "investi-
CATION 1t is comparable in some re-
spects to grand jury proceeding with
one important difference. 1t is held in
public, whereas a grand jury sits and
hears witnesses in private.
Tho roisfOrfnno of fhiS Z.
that every word spoken before the in
vestigating committee, where no cross.
examination is permitted to bring out
the facts or allegations in their fullest
measure, goes before the public imme-
diately. Startling statements that may
be followed much later by retractions,
corrections, explanations or refuta-
tions get to the public eye to create
their deep first impressions. When the
explanatory matter or deniIs come
along the first impressions are difficult
to remove.
The Senate investigating committee
Is seeking the facts. 1t wants the
truth, the whole truth and, Of course,
nothing but the truth. 1t should safe
guard itself on the last-named score as
scrupulously as on the other counts
IF it is sought to make a case"
against the Attorney General that
case cannot be made stronger by ad-
naitting hearsay testimony that will
not stand the final test. The case will
not be made assured of successful
prosecution by disregarding the rules
OF evidence to introduce into the rec
ord a great mass of so-called testi-
Inony that would not in court of law
be permitted utterance.
The American sense of fair play is
challenged by the procedure. One Of
the fundamental principles in Ameri-
can Jurisprudence is that an accused
person has right of defense. Another
sound and primary principle In our
law is that the accused person is pre-
sumed to be innocent until proved
guilty, notwithstanding the fact of
accusation.
If this is a sincere research for facts
to elicit the truth alone. application
to the procedure oe the customary
safeguards against vicious piffie" is
required.
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The Colorado teacher who assumes
that little lion hunting would prove
a gentle relaxation for President Cool
idge is probably right. A lion hunt is
a serene and decorous affair COM
pared with an effort to tame the finan-
cial and political wild cat.
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Before government ownership advo.
Gates go further in asking Uncle Sam
to run big industries they should see
how he manages to come out in a
transaction with the oil interests.
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In spite of fluctuations, European
money is still all right for those who
insist on the plain old-fashioned metal
currency. The only bad money is
ina ginary money.
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Another effort Is to be made by
Harry Thaw to prove his sanity, thus
introducing still another subject in
the already bewildering study of men.
tai and moral complexities.
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Efforts of ex-Secretary Fall to pay
the mortgage of the dear old farm has
afforded some OF the most pathetic
scenes in thrilling drama
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An active and aggressive statesman,
Poincare permits himself to pause now
and then only for the purpose Of Sc
curing another Endorsement.
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Though regulations topple, the in
terest in whether the Oil leases are
technically valid does not entirely sub
side.
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Spectators who thought the French
franc would go down can sympathize
with those who once thought the Ger
man mark would go up.
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Curiosity is pardonable as to how
old King Tut managed to accummu-
late so much wealth without being en-
gagged IN the Oil business.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PH1IANDER JOHNSON.
Storms,

Storms.
The storm that wildly swept the sky
Brought terror to each heart
We take our losses and we try
To make q better start.
That storm appears bit of luck,
Which, when its course is through,
Has cleared away the useless truck
And bids US build anew.
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So far the charges affecting the De-
partment Of Justice are met by an
Attorney General denial.
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Extraordinary interest is manifested
IN the coming base ball season. The
country needs the relaxation.
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GOssip.

Gossip.
There is a great deal Of idle gossip
going around"
"There are times" answered Sena-
tor Sorghum, when comfort would be
enhanced if there were more idle gos-
sip going, around and not SO much
stuff that can actually be proved"
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'nar ain nufin' wrong about
money" sAid Uncle Eben. "'cepptn'
dat tts liable to wander OF an git into
bad company"
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Jud Tunkins says cigarettes make
him terribly nervous, especially when
his wife tries to smoke one.
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Altogether Different.

"Women change their minds"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Meekton.
when we were married Henrietta
made me promise not to stay out late.
and now she's indignant II don't go
to all kinds of parties and stay up till
/ o'clock in the morning"
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Ahstamious, Community.

Ab0tom10u9 C01nmuMIy.
"Any bootleggers around here?"
asked the stranger.
mot one" replied Uncle Bill Bottle
top.
Town reformed?"
mo. Broke"
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Modest Worth.

We often wonder, mid complaint
OF things we don't deserve.
Why good men Oft have hearts 5
faint
And crooks have 50 much nerve.
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Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

Charles Sumner, senator from Mas
saohusetts for twenty three years.
died in Washington, March IL, 1874,
at his residence at the corner of YER
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during the world war and served on
the U. S. S. North Dakota as ensign.
At the close Of the fiscal year in
1900 the sum Of the Post Office Depart
!ments receipts was $3s0,S04, Repre-
sentative O'Sullivan points out; dur
ing the past fiscal year Its receipts
were $5s2,s27,S2 q magnificent dem
'onstration OF the use to which the
American public puts this utility.
Each day over 1000 post Offices
throw open their doors. $4,000 as
sistant postmasters and clerks get
ready for business, 10000 city car
riers throw on their mail pouches,
"A, 600 rural carriers hitch up Dobbin
or get Henry out Of the stall"
AS An example OF growth. stAgger-
ling in magnitude Representative
|OSullivan calls attention to Los An
geles, which within forty years has
Increased its postal receipts from
$50, 600 to $6,000.0 900.
A striking example of mushroom
growth Is . fourth-class post ONCE in
Arkansas, the business of which in
three months Of 1892 increased over
/ 900 per cent, which caused the post
master to wire to Washington the fol-
flowing telegram: "Ofice out OF my
icontrol; letters arriving 5000 to 1000
Ia day; parcel post by the ton; cannot
open mail any longer: no place to put
it; accept rssiEnatlon." This WAS due
Ito the discovery of OIL IN the vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Dothan Society

LOTHIAN, Ala, Sept. 13-At th, regular monthly meeting held Wednes. day evening at the city hall Miss Cola Dickinson. was selected to represent tbe Sixth District Nurses association at the annual meeting which meets in Bir- mingham next month. Officers for the ensuing year are: President. Miss Cola Dickinson: first vice president, Miss Catherine Corley; second vice president, Miss Zadie Raines; secre- tary, Mrs. Ida Inscor; treasurer, Miss Mamie Edge.
 Business. Women Meet-lThe first regular meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club since vaca- tion time was held Tuesday evening at the Newsom hotel with eighteen pres. ent. The meeting was presided over Oy tbe president, Miss Catherine Corley, and the time spent informally discussing ing will be held next Tuesday evening in .the Rotary club rooms. Misses Annie Lou Cooper and Sadie Bryant were guests of the club.
 Mrs. Dykes HOnoree-Mrs. Hollan Dykes, who will leave next week for Macon, Ga., to reside, was honoree at pretty courtesy Monday afternoon when the Young Matron's circle of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church, of which she was chairman, entertained at surprise shower at the home of Mrs. F. M Gaines.
 The program rendered included a reading by Mrs. Wiley Deal; a vocal solo by Mrs. Walter Barnes; talk by Mrs. Grady Page, and an original poem of Mrs. Will Hendrix, which was read by Mrs. Frank Newton.
 At the conclusion of the program Mrs. Amos Jones entered with a basket
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Magazine Club
 Resumes. Its Activities

The Magazine club which is one of the oldest clubs in the city will be one of the first to resume it's activities for the year 1924-1925, the first meeting to be held October 10, with Mrs. W. O, Cromwell on Fielder avenue. This club of splendid woman has mapped out an interesting course of study for the year with Little Journeys to Real Places in Aemrica" as the nucleus of study.
 Following the installation of officers at the first meeting, the roll call will be answered by the members telling of f:interesting books they have read dur ing the summer. Hawthorne, Whittier, Longfellow, Irving and Miss Julia Tut wiier will be studied during the year. Pickett, the Historian and Montgomery will be an interesting feature of Ala Ae1na Day. On that day roll call will vo answered by members telling of distinguished Alabamians they have known.
 Another subject of interest will be that of "The Qualification of Voters Privileges" by Mrs. Richard Wilkin-
  will be discussed by Mrs. Rupert Will a paper on Should Women Serve on Juries." ''The Sources and Distributions of Out State Revenue" will be discussed of the most interesting of the discus sions. Miss Olive Rushton will tell of the progress of a bill through the Ma fa n clo h jects of equal importance and interest will be studied during the year with excellent speakers on many occasions. Mrs. J. Brevard Jones, president; Mrs. c. IT. Ruff, vice-president; Mrs. W. Hunter Vaughn, recording secretary i; Mrs. W. R. Harrison, corresponding secretary Mrs. W. A. Bellingrath, treasurer ;sMrs. Richard Wilkinson, senior director; Mrs. R. D. Wilson, junior director.
 /. The members are Mrs. John Altsheler, Miss Olivia Anderson, Mrs. w. A. Bellingrath, Mrs. J. W. Black, Mrs. J. E. Britt, Miss Martha Bruce, Mrs. Douglas Cain, Mrs. W. O. Cromwell, Mrs. J. N. Dennis, Mrs. Francis Hagan, Mrs J. H. Hardaway, Mrs. W. R. Harrison, Mrs. J. B. Hastings, Mrs. A. F. Hill, Mrs. W. H. Hill, Mrs. B. A. Holt, Miss Harriett Huber, Mrs. W. N. Jackson, Mrs. J. B. Jones, Mrs. Frank Julian, Mrs. NJ. G. Ledyard, Mrs. T. B. s. Matthews, Mrs. E. B. Reeves, Mrs. c. T. Ruff, Miss Olive Rushton, Mrs. o. P. Spiegel, Mrs. W. H. Vaughn, Mrs. Richard Wilkinson, R. D. Wilson and Miss A. H. Wood ruff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Marvellous New Curling Gap Marcel Waves
 AnV Hair
Startling New InDention Makes Marcelling Quick and Easy

Here's the best news you we had in many a dayI You no longer have to spend long hours in beauty shop and lots of money - keeping your hair in the Marcel that style de- mands. Now you can Marcel it yourself in the privacy of your bou- dOir as simply and quickly as you formerly combed your hair when it was Iongl
 It makes no difference how you wear your hair or what condition it's iin-shefheT it soft and fluffy or stiff and unruly, thick or thin. bobbed or even long-this great new beauty invention will transform it into a mass of lovely ringlets. waves and curls in IS minutes time. And we guarantee itl Like all great inventions. Me Cowan's Curling Cap is simplicity it. self. There is no complicated ap- paratus, Nothing to catch in your hair or get out of order, It is a simple device that applies the principle of the curling iron using a specially pre- pared, safe and harmless curling fluid Spanish Curling Liquid-in place of water and heat.
 You can see at a glance how the Curling Gap works, Elastic head bands hold the six rubberized cross pieces in place. The hair is held in waves by the crosspieces until it dries, when the Curling Cap is re- moved. and you have a beautiful Marcel that would cost a dollar or more at a beauty shop and take about an hours time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
PILOTS HOLD SUCCESSFUL BRIDGE PARTY

For the past two weeks members of the Pilot club have been busy dispos- ing of tickets for the benefit bridge party at which the club entertained Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Chandler, on the Norman Bridge road The party was one of the largest of the season and netted a nice sum to the club members who are working untiringly to refurnish Pilot lodge, the summer home of the Pilot club, situated in the hills of Elmore county.
 From the proceeds of the card party and small donations by friends, the bedrooms and kitchen will be repainted and refurnished making the home more hOmelike
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of gifts for the honoree. Iced punch and sandwiches were served.
 Brock-C -Cooper-Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Cooper of Dothan, Ala, . an- nounce the marriage of their daughter, Lottye Nave, to MT. Dallas David Brock, on August 2, 1924, Atlanta, Ga. At home, 31 Arlington Place, Atlanta, Ga.
 Tachers Enjoy Social After the usual faculty meeting which precedes the opening of the city schools and which was held at the high school building Friday afternoon social hour was enjoyed. The time was spent talk ing over the various summer trips. Mrs. c. c. Moseley and Mrs. Sellers served punch and sandwiches.
 Mrs. Blumberg Hostess a. Two Parties-The pretty new home of Mir. and Mrs. Myer Blumberg was the scene
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Read This Amazing Offer

If you are familiar with the price of other curling devices-none of which is to be compared with the Curling Cap-you would expect this one to cost at least $10 or SIS. In fact. when Mir. McGowan first showed his invention to his friends many of them advised him to sell it for that price be- cause it is easily worth it. But Mir. McGowan wants every girl and woman to get the benefit of his great invention, sN he decided to put the price at $287 for the entire outfit, which includes a large size bottle of Spanish Curling Liquid as we'll as.the newly invented Curling Cap.
 This delightful hair balsam is not only a marvellous curling fluid, but splendid tonic as well, It makes the hair rich and glossy and promotes luxurious growth, There is no heat to scar the tender strands of hair and dry out the scalp,
 
 Send No Money-Just Mail The
 Coupon
 You don't even have to pay for this wonderful curling outfit in advance. Just sign the coupon and in few days the postman will deliver the en- tire outfit to you. Simply pay him $2.87, plus postage-and then your Marcel worries will be at an end, If you don't find it the greatest beauty aid you ever used-if it doesn't bring you the most beautiful of Marcels just as we promised-if you are not satis- fled with the McGowan's Curling Cap and Spanish Curling Liquid in every way, just return the outfit and your money will be refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
MAP OF ALABAMA FOR STATES DINNER

The outstanding social event of the national convention of the American Legion auxiliary which will be held in St. Paul, Minn., September 15-19, will be the states dinner on Tuesday evening, September 16, when every state in the country will be represented by five or more delegates and each ta- ble will be decorated to represent the various states.
 For the Alabama table, Mrs. Horace Van de Voort, department president of the American Legion auxiliary, has se- cured unique decorations which are to be donated by Birmingham firms. The centerpiece is a map of Alabama. In the center where Birmingham is To- cated is a miniature furnace Down the river at Mobile will be boats and souvenirs of the occasion will be min iature pigs-paper weights, donated by the Woodward Iron company whose su- perintendent is MT. Howard Mussey. The centerpiece is being made by Mr. Ray Williams, of Birmingham, window dresser for the firm, Loveman, Joseph and Loeb, of that city. MT. Williams is considered one of the best and most artistic window dressers in the south and the American Legion auxiliary of Alabama feels that the Alabama table will be one of the most artistic at the states dinner due to the kindness of the Woodward Iron company and the Loveman, Joseph and Loeb company.
 Alabama men and women who are ex- pected to attend this dinner are: Mrs. Horace Van de Voort, of Woodward Mrs. J. W. Cochran, of Bessemer, Mrs T. D. Lewis, of Ensley, Mrs. F. I SpGulding, of Mobile, and Mrs. Virginia B. Rangeley and Mrs. Sherrill C. Crockett, of Montgomery, MT. J. Fred Johnson, state commander of the American Legion department of Ala. bama, Mir. Sherrill O. Crockett an6 Congressman J. Lister Hill, of Mont. gomery, and Col. W. E. Bare, of Bir. mingham.
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You no longer have to spend hours each week-and lots of money-keeping your hair Mar ceIled. With McGowan's Curl ing. Cap and Spanish Curling . Liquid you can always have a beautiful Marcel like this in IS minutes time. The cap is made of elastic and may be carried in your purse.
 d After moistening, hair with Spanish Curling Liquid furnished free with every Curling Caps place cap over the -A- head and pull the hair forward through the rubberized ~crosspieces with the fingers. :4fs s< 6m The hair is held in 'waves" by the crosspieces and allowed to dry in this / position, meanwhile you can read or Ca finish dressing. ~
 M After 15 minutes the hair is dry. the cap is removed-and your mirror re- fleets as beautiful Marcel as you ever A/ had in your life. ~ E
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SECRETARY REQUESTS YEAR BOOKS

The secretary of the Montgomery Federation of Women's clubs requests the secretaries of the various clubs in the federation to send in at once a complete list of the clubs membership and the year books for 1924-1925. The first meeting of the federation will be held the second Thursday in October the ninth, and the secretary is anxious to get her books in order for the years work.
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bobbed hair-and wondering how they will keep it curled. Tennis, golf. boating, swimming and other sports always have played havoc with Mar cels and made it nearly impossible for the average outdoor girl to keep her bob looking as smart as it should. But now she can laugh at her former wor- ries., for with McGowan's Curling Cap and bottle of Spanish Curling Liquid she can have fresh Marcel every day in less time than it took to comb her hair when it was long.
 Curly Hairs the Thing Now
 No matter what style of bob you favor, or even if your hair is long, you've got to keep it curly and wavy if you want to be in style. There never was a style more universally be- coming and there never was one more rigidly demanded by the arbiters of fashion, This device is a godsend for the water nymph, for every time she goes in. the curl comes out, Now it's just a matter of few minutes to re- store all the lovely curls and waves.
 For Any Length or Style of Hair
 Girls and women with long hair find this great invention just as big a help to them, Fashion demands } curly hair for them as we'll as for the ''bobbed heads" and it is even harder to Marcel long hair; But with Span ish Curling Liquid and McGowan's , Curling Cap it is as simple as combing the hair. It makes no difference. either, whether you prefer the waves running across your hair or from front to back. The Curling Cap is adjust able either way.
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of two delightful social affairs last week when Mrs. Blumberg entertained her friends. Thursday afternoon ten tables were arranged for games of bridge and on Friday afternoon the Young Ma irons Rock club and number of other friends played rock at twelve tables.
 On both occasions delectable plate lunches were served with iced tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
COURTESY IN COURT.

"You are acquitted" the judge finally announced.
 The prisoner thought he should say something, so he spoke to the jury:
 Gentlemen, I'm sorry to have given you all this trouble. e."-Columbus Dis patch.
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Thorington have gone to Bristol. Tenn. where they viii be students at Kings eo.lese this EeAr.
  Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Gaston have as their guest Mrs. Mason Posey of Wash ton, D. c. Mrs. Martha Paine of New York is the guest of Mrs l.. B. Green on South Hull street.
  The many friends in Montgomery of Miss Sara Bullock of EufauIa VIII be interested to learn that she will leave next week for Rollins, Va, where she will attend college
  Miss C1aytie Thornton has gone to Andalusia, Ala. to take up her work as supervisor of rural schools of Gov ington county.
  / Miss Elizabeth Sayre has returned from New York, where she spent the summer.
 
 Mrs John TuIlis is spending several weeks in New York City