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a a WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1936 THE MONIGUMERY ADVERTISER Constructive Fearless Independent ELEVEN ALABAMA LEADS IN NUMBER OF STILLS 1,371 Seized In State For Year, District. Chief Reports in the number of distilleries seized," and also in the number of seizures according to population. Figures for the, first fiscal year, Tuttie said, show there were 1,371 stills seized in Alabama during the year, or 48 per 100,000 of population. Virginia, legally wet, was a close second, with 45 per 100,000. Seizures by states include: North Carolina, Virginia Georgia 1,176, Seizures according to 100,000 population: North Carolina 39; Florida, 39; Georgia, 35; Mississippi, 31; South Carolina, 28.

Asked why Alsbama apparently led the Nation in the output of Illicit whisky, Tuttle shrugged his shoulders and said: "There are the figures. Draw your own conclusions." He said the "bad distillery area" is along the Atlantic Seaboard, from Virginia South, and follows the coast around to Mississippi. Historically, he said, this was "the old original moonshine area. It started up in the mountains of Pennsylvania. George Washington, you know, sent the Army after them in Pennsylvania." ATLANTA, Dec.

1 -Robert Tuttle, district, alcohol tax unit chief, said today that bone-dry, Alabama "leads all states Hugh White To Sit In I. C. C. Hearing President Hugh White of the Alabama Public Service Commission left last night for Washington to sit with the Commerce Commission as the representative of the 10 Southern States at the hearing of the petition of the railroads of the United States for the in-' definite extension of emergency freight rate charges now in effect and approved for application until Dec. 31.

The emergency charges amount to an advance in normal freight rates of an average of approximately 7 per cent, and Alabama shippers are already on record before the I. C. C. as being opposed to a permanent or indefinite extension of these charges. The Alabama Commission, which already had before it a petition filed by all steam railroads operating in this State asking approval of indefinite extension of the advanced rates on intrastate traffic in the event such extension was approved for interstate traffic, received a second petition from the Alabama carriers yesterday.

This second petition asks the Alabama Commission for authority to maintain the emergency rates in effect on intrastate traffic after Dec. 31 and until 60 days after the C. C. shall have made its decision on the request for indefinite extension. JUDGMENT ISSUED AGAINST CHURCH: (Continued From Page 1) Memorial Hospital did not pay them.

The prospectus given the public at the time of the sale of the bonds stated: "This loan is a direct obligation of the Montgomery Memorial Hospital, and constitutes its only funded debt. While the property pledged for the payment of this loan provides, ample security for the bonds, their great merit is not alone in their first mortgage feature, but in the fact that the Alabama Conference of: the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, obligates itself to make appropriate provision to pay the interest and principal of these bonds." It was also stated that the combined conferences have 224,579 white members. "The value of their church property is $17,282,697, and for the conference year of 1927, they had an income of 598." It is understood now that the bonds are not the obligation of the General Hospital Board and no judgment WAS taken against it. It is also understood that the church authorities contend that the seventeen millions of dollars of church property is not the property of the conference, but belongs to the individual churches, and cannot be sold to pay the bonds. A meeting of the members of the bondholders protective committee of the hospital is expected to be held in Montgomery next week and steps taken looking to the collection of the judgment.

Just what steps were to be taken remained uncertain. ARSON IS CHARGED TO NEGRO WOMAN Solution Of Mysterious Burning Of Tuskegee Home Reported By Frank Julian Arrest ch a charge of first degree arson of Queenie Fuller, negro woman, for the burning on the night of Nov. 22, of a dwelling house in Tuskegee, was announced yesterday by the office of State Superintendent of Insurance Frank N. Julian. The house was owned by Lula Johnson, negro, and was occupied by Willie Walker a and his wife Nora, members of the same race, who were asleep in the building at the time the blaze was discovered, but escaped without injury.

Both the dwelling and its contents were completely destroyed by the flames. The motive for the burning is said to have been jealousy. According to information made public, Queenie Fuller was formerly the sweetheart of Willie Walker during a period when he was estranged from his wife. The couple later became reconciled, however, it is said, and the Fuller woman after vainly trying to win the husband back, quarreled violently with his wife and at that time made the statement that if she could not get him out of the house any other way she would "burn him out." Investigation of the fire resulted in the arrest of Queenie Fuller who is now being held in the Macon County Jail to await action by the Grand Jury, was conducted by Chief Deputy Sheriff E. E.

Evins, of Macon County, and Fire Chief C. H. Thrasher, of Tuskegee. Deputy State Fire Marshal P. H.

Lipman cooperated in the investigation with the local officers. One Killed, Three Hurt In Jasper Boiler Blast JASPER, Dec. person was killed and three others were hurt yesterday when A boiler exploded in a cleaning establishment here. Ernest Smith, 27-year-old barber who operated. a shop in the same building, died tonight of burns suffered in the explosion.

Bright Beck, 35, a barber, and Miss Ellen. Hambrick, employe of the cleaning plant, were burned seriously. Bud Roberts, operator of A hotel above the shop, was injured as a hole was blown in the floor of his hoom by the blast. Actress Coming Home GAIL PATRICK BIRMINGHAM, Dec. -Margaret Fitzpatrick, former Howard College co-ed and now "Gail Patrick" of the screen, is coming home from Hollywood this weekend and will appear on the stage where she started her career as an actress.

She is making personal appearances in Southern cities, Miss Fitzpatrick wanted to be lawyer, but her Howard campus friends persuaded her to enter 8 woman" contest conducted by a Birmingham theater. She won the Birmingham contest and got movie contract. Five One-Eyed Drunks In One Cell Too Much DOTHAN, Dec. one-eyed drunk 1 is no particular rarity in this day and time; two one-eyed drunks arouse little or no interest and the same goes for three, and even four. But when five land in the same jail cell and four gang up on the last boarderthat equals a man biting a dog.

It all started one day last week when Lonny Granger, Houston County jail warden, ushered a one-eyed drunk into a cell. The next day, he locked up an inebriate and mentally noted the fact the man had but one eye, and forthwith consigned him to the same cell--for company. The next day, wonder of wonders, third one-eyed drunk showed up. Granger fanned himself with his keys, took breath and shoved No. 3 into the same cell for company with the others.

A couple of days and the run of drunks ran pretty much to normal in the eye sight department. But Sunday a thoroughly saturated gentleman was brought to the jail and Granger determined to see whether his guess WAS correct. It was. The souse had but one eye and was poured forthwith into the cell with the other three Cyclops. And on yesterday a fifth drunk WAs brought to the jail and Granger almost fainted.

He too, had but one eye, and was headed for the cell with the others. But here gladness and light took 8 holiday for the four early settlers took exception to No. 5, ganged up on him and when Granger got to the rescue had closed the last arrival's eye thoroughly if temporarily with a shiner. DEATHS MRS. MARGARET FANNIN SMITH Mrs.

Margaret F. Smith, 70, wife of J. M. Smith, died at her home near Ramer at 1 p.m. yesterday after a brief illness.

Besides her husband she is survived by a brother, J. D. Fannin, Dublin, and three sisters, Mrs. E. E.

Smith, Mrs. I. Z. Turnipseed, and Mrs. Cora Fannin, all of this city.

The funeral will be held at Hill's Chapel, near Ramer, today at 2 p.m., with the Rev. W. O. Calhoun, pastor of the Ramer Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery.

Diffly's Funeral Home in charge. FRED HARN Fred Harn, 73, a resident of this city for 23 years, died at his home, 219 Catoma Street, yesterday at 9:30 a.m., after a brief illness. Surviving a sister, Mrs. Emma Brooks, Kellogg, Idaho. The funeral will be held from Diffly's Funeral Home today at 2 p.m.

The body will be sent through the country to Panola Cemetery, Crenshaw County, for burial. MISS VESTA RYLAND GENEVA, Dec. Funeral for Miss Vesta Ryland, 65, who died at the family home five miles north of Geneva Monday morning, was held from Wesley Chapel Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. B.

W. Askew, of Hartford, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, Searcy of Enterprise, in charge. She is survived by three brothers; T. J.

Ryland, of Bartow, D. A. Ryland, Hartford, A. L. Ryland, Geneva, Route three sisters, Mrs.

Wright Taylor, Montgomery, Mrs. C. P. Fulcher and Miss Sallie Ryland, Geneva, Route 1, and a number of other relatives. She was a daughter of pioneer residents of this section, and her entire life was spent in Geneva County.

MRS. J. MITCHELL SMITH DUBLIN, Dec. Funeral for Mrs. J.

Mitchell Smith, who died at her home in the Meadville community today at 1 p.m. after a long illness, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m, from Hill's Chapel. Surviving are the husband; one brother, J. D. Fannin, of Dublin; three sisters, Mrs.

E. E. Smith, Mrs. I. Z.

Turnipseed and Mrs. Cora Fannin, all of Montgomery; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the family plot at Hill's Chapel Cemetery, Diffly Funeral Home in charge. 0-0 XE 00 MA- COTTON YIELD AT THREE- YEAR HIGH Government Estimates Output At 12,407,000 Bales In Final Report WASHINGTON, Dee. -The largest cotton crop in three years was indicated today in a Government estimate of 12,407,000 bales, based on Dec.

conditions. Only 7,000 bales larger than the November estimate, the prediction caused no important price changes on the New Orleans exchange. The yield was the final monthly cotton report for the season. The indicated crop is 1,769,000 bales larger than production last season, 771.000 bales above the short 1934 crop, but 2,260,000 below the average production of 14,667,000 in the five years of 1928-32. The crop reporting board estimated harvested acreage at 30,054,000 acres this season, or about 10 per cent greater than in 1935.

Allowing 2.8 per cent for abandonment, cotton under cultivation July 1 was placed at 30.932,000 acres. The board said the average yield this season WAS 197.6 pounds an acre compared with 186.3 in 1935 and the 10-year average of 169.9 for 1923-32. Yields were higher than 1935 or the 10-year average for all States except Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma. Drouth in May and June in the eastern end of the cotton belt delayed the crop, they said, but favorable Summer and Fall weather with late arrival of frost increased "probable outturn in the Carolinas, Georgia and by 600,000 bales between August and this month. Late Summer drouth damaged the western end of the cotton belt, the board said, but there WAS some recovery with September rains.

Drouth conditions held boll weevil damage to a minimum, it was said. As a result of this combination of factors, the estimators said, a decline in crop prospects of about 1,080,000 bales in Texas and Oklahoma after Aug. 1 was "about balanced by improvement in the central and eastern portions of the belt." With 11,494,170 running bales of the 1936 crop reported ginned to Dec. 1, the crop experts said that chance for error this season in their figures had been reduced. State's Cotton Crop Set At 1,140,000 Bales Based on indications as of Dec.

1, Alabama's cotton crop is 1 forecast at 1,140,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, according to a report issued yesterday by J. C. Garrett, State and Federal Agricultural Statistician. The forecast stated is 15,000 bales less than that of Nov. 1, and compares with a total production of 1,059,000 bales in 1935, 000 in 1934, 969,000 bales in 1933, and an average production for the five-year period, 1928-1932, of 1,255,000 bales.

The average yield of cotton per acre in Alabama is now estimated at 234 pounds. This is the highest yield on record, it is announced, and compares with an estimated yield of 226 pounds per acre in 1935. In 1934 it was 213 pounds per acre, and 200 pounds per acre in 1933. The per acre yield average for the 10-year period 1923-32, was 172 pounds. Estimate of the acreage for harvest is now 2,333,000 acres.

This is 90,000 acres in excess of that harvested last year, but 1,040,000 acres less than the average for the five-year period, 1928- acreage 1932, preceding the acreage adjustment program. Abandonment after July 1, it is stated, was considerably in excess of last year, due mainly to very poor stands caused extremely dry weather in certain by counties, in May and June. Most of this abandoned acreage, however, the report says, was planted to other crops. Details contained in the report as to for harvest, yield per acre and acres bales produced, by crop reporting tricts, as made public by Mr. Garrett, follow: Acres Yield 500 for per acre lb.

District- Harvest lbs. bales Northwest 140,000 273 79,000 Tennessee Valley 353,000 249 184,000 Mineral 212,000 274 121,000 Northeast 195,000 266 108,000 West. Blackbelt 239,000 233 116,000 East. Blackbelt 290,000 203 123,000 Piedmont 309,000. 193 124,000 Southwest 58,000 232 29,000 South Central 210,000 236 104,000 Southeast 327,000 223 Total 2,333,000 234 1,140,000 Business Women Hear Lister Hill "Government That Promotes General Welfare" was the subject of an address delivered by Congressman Hill at the meeting yesterday evening at the Mayflower Cafeteria, of the Montgomery Business and Professional Women's Club.

Mr. Hill briefly summarized the social security legislation enacted by Congress, stressed its significance, and explained the provisions of this legislation and how it operates. He emphasized particularly the importance to Montgomery the various Federal work relief projects already completed or now going forward here. Mr. Hill was introduced by Miss Mary Gallagher, president of the club, who presided, and who also introduced Repreand other guests of honor occasentative Sibyl Pool of Marengo, County, sion.

Two rocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Leonard Thomas, piano accompaniments being by Mrs. C. Guy Smith. The meeting adjourned following the presenting of a report on progress made on the Christmas tree decoration project.

STOLEN TRUCK FOUND A Montgomery Beverage Company truck, stolen Monday night by two unidentified white men, was found yesterday afternoon abandoned near Oakwood Cemetery. Approximately $20 remained in a compartment of the truck, overlooked by the thieves. The truck, occupied by two employes of the beverage company, was halted Monday night on Madison Avenue and $75 taken from the occupants, Monro Faulk and John Ephriam, the latter a negro, The robbery was reported by Mr. Faulk. POST OFFICE LET ASTER DO YOUR Most Montgomery Women Smile; Some Frown On Romance (Continued From Page 1) and that they will have their way.

MISS PRISCILLA MARKS Junior League Provisional I see no resson why the King shouldn't be allowed to marry the woman of his choice. After all, he is a man as well as a king and he has as much right to a choice in the matter as anyone. MISS SIBYL POOLE Alabama's Only Woman Legislator, It is encouraging in these days of uncertainty and unrest to find mAneven though the be a king--who is so constant in his love as to defy his cabinet. It is a source of gratification to know that it was an American woman who instilled this constancy. MRS.

C. T. FITZPATRICK Member, The Junior League I think that whether or not marries Mrs. Simpson should be tirely up to him. And it looks as though he'll win his fight.

MRS. EURA BERINGER the King the Capitol to get left en- rid of his extra to me money. "Harvey, my fa- Wherein Buck Makes A Few Sage Remarks "Gimme shot, Harvey," called out Buck Doe as he stepped into the Tavern late Tuesday evening to impart to Labe Turk the sad news that soon he would have to pay the State of Alabama oDe and one half cents out of every dollar he took in. Of course that tickled Labe because he cannot find a place for his money now and is thinking of buying two cash registers so that when one fills up he can take care of his money in another, Labe gets great pleasure in paying taxes and is so in the habit of paying that frequently when a tax collector misses day coming to his place he rushes to Buck Does mous ole ancester, Baron Percival Doe, Does would' a enjoyed that there meetin uv the House Tuesday when the boys passed a gross re-: ceipts tax. I never seen sech chortlin an sech ganshin in my life.

The only two fellers whut tuk it without makin too much over it wuz Jeff Beeland, uv. the antis, and Doc Willingum the bald headed leader uv the pros. They tuk it good naturedly. Maybe both air pecting to run fer Guvner on a platform repealin uv the tax, who knows? "Harvey, my ole frind Rayburn uv Marshall let his guard down fer minit an tuk it on the chin. The only rearin I'm a relatin about him is cause he promised me to bring me bucket uv Sand Mountain sorghum an he aint done it.

Rayburn Wuz a makin speech whut wuz ringin the rafters. He sed cum down here empty handed' an sum fellers hollered out 'Whut have you got Course Rayburn made lak he couldn't here good lak Bill Paterson duz when he wants to do all the talkin. "Chancey Sparks, or sumbody got up an roasted our baldheaded Baptist frin Dr. Willingum, He sed "Dr, Willingum has been cumin here fer 40 years. It looks lak about the same time it tuk 'em to git the Children uv Isrel outer the wilderness' an Dr.

Willingum sotto vocee sed air jest a gittin out, thank the "Harvey, I seen a heap uf purty wimmen up there to the Capitol an ef Mrs. Doe hadn't been 50 clost aroun I betcha I coulda bought one uv 'em dope. But Mrs. Doe knows her man is attractive to the ladies and she sticks aroun purty clost, I tried to borry quarter frum her Tuesday morning an she jest laffed an sed, 'Buck you think you air purty smart but you aint goner git no money frum me to make you make a fule uv yourself amongst them purty wimmen at the As if a man with quarter uv a doller in his pocket could corral one uv them furcoated darlints at the Capitol, As fer me I think it's a reflection on the gals, not on me. Gals lak me fer my own manly self an not fer my money.

"Harvey it's a great worrul if you dont weaken an it dont look lak to me Kink MRS. SIMPSON'S ATTORNEY FLIES TO HER RETREAT (Continued From Page 1) wood's and said he was glad to have the opportunity to deny Mrs. Simpson sent for him. Rogers, 1S, Mrs. Simpson's host, stood beside the road as Brownlow spoke.

After being informed that London newspapers published news of the doctor's arrival Brownlow remained at the villa a half hour before making his statement. Determined to Marry The swift journey by air, through dangerous channel weather, was only part of a fast-moving day during which friends of Mrs. Simpson asserted that, despite her public offer to give up Edward if such would save his throne, she is determined to become his wife. Sources close to her expressed "strong that Mrs. Simpson's public avowal Monday of her willingness to sacrifice her love had been dictated by persons close to the King.

Both Edward and the American-born divorcee, they said, in telephone conversations which preceded Mrs. Simpson's signed statement reaffirmed their mutual determination on a morganatic marriage by which Edward might make her his wife but not the queen of England. They both were resolved on this course, friends said. There were other reports during the day that Mrs. Simpson might leave the Riveria for Italy in the belief Fasicst police might afford her greater privacy.

Deny Plan To Leave These reports gained some credibility after French surete national detectives, on guard around the villa, said she might possibly leave Cannes. Lord Brownlow, gentleman-in-waiting to the King. who has acted as Mrs. Simpson's intermediary, denied any contemplated change of asylum. "Mrs.

Simpson will remain at Villa Viei until after the Christmas he said. "She has no present intention of going any other place." Late in the afternoon Mrs. Simpson posed for two press photographers, They were permitted to go into the villa without their cameras and select a setting. They were asked to leave while Mrs. Simpson entered the room.

They were permitted then to return and take their pictures of Mrs. Simpson attired in a sky-blue knitted jacket, silk blouse. and brown skirt and shoes. Over her heart was pinned a pink rose-shaped brooch. DIVIDENDS DECLARED W.

P. Kranz and Company yesterday announced that the directors of quarterly Income Shares had declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents and an extra dividend of 30 cents on new stock both payable Feb. 1, 1937 on stock of record Jan. 15, 1937. Stock was recently consolidated on the basis of ten outstanding shares new share.

On Nov. 2, 1936 a quarterly dividend of three cents was paid on old stock. Dancing Teacher I am very much in favor of it (the marriage). Whether he is king or not think he should lead his own life. MISS ELIZABETH GUNTER Debutante Daughter of Mayor Gunter They should be allowed to make their own decision in matter of this kind, Although, judging from pictures of her, I'd say she is attractive.

I suspect he could find a nearer approach to beauty, I hope she's better looking than her picture. But he seems to want what he wants. And since the whole thing reads so much like a fairy tale and in all fairy tales the Prince marries the lady and lives happily ever afterwards, I think that the King will have his way. MISS OLIVIA WEBBER Debutante, 1935 I don't think the Cabinet or anyone else has any right to attempt to thwart the King in his intention to marry Wallis. Lately I've talked to some people recently returned from Europe.

From their conversations I have come to regard the lady as a most attractive woman, a highly intelligent and magnetic woman who is able to wise-crack about any and everything without any loss of grace or dignity. It seems that her charm is such that she can make uppity cracks at stuffy British dignitaries and make them like it. Obviously the King is deeply in love with her. But I don't think the love Is. mutual--I think she's mercenary and hopes to marry him for the sake of expediency.

Nevertheless, he'll never be happy until he gets her and I'm hoping for his success. MRS. BELLE ALLEN ROSS Member, The D. A. R.

and U. D. C. Indeed I cm not. in favor of the marriage.

I regard it as an unfortunate affair in which Edward is revealing himself as a selfish King who goes contrary to British law and church tradition, But, I think he'll have his way. ROSA LEE Armless of the European Oddities Show I prefer Frank Zorda, the King's magison's attitude is just a mystery to clan, to the Prince, and so Mrs. MARTINA de LaCRUZ Filipino midget, 21 inches tall I am an old maid and a don't believe in marriage. I can't see what all the fuss is about. Nobody ought to marry.

MRS. WILLIAM BROCK TABER Rarely does anyone take, into account, when discussing whether the king should marry 8 commoner, that she is as well born as he. A brilliant, attractive woman, she has him in the palm of her hand spinning him about. She has given him a new confidence, and inspired him to believe in himself. MISS KATE IVEY Cafeteria Waitress I think they ought to go on and let 'em get married.

Lots of people have been married three times. Shucks! MRS. JOHN B. SCOTT Member the Junior League I have no interest in the outcome. MISS LUCILLE SPANGELR (Debutante, 1935) I'm not only for Mrs.

Simpson, but I also take a vicarious delight in watching the affair. Also I incline to think that Davey and Wally will be king and consort (or queen!) despite the stern opposition of Baldwin, et al. After finis is written to the debacle I think it will be said often of Baldwin's former leadership and influence: "Alas, poor Yorick, I knew you when." MRS. BUCK DOE His Wife Ef I hada been Mrs. Wally I'd a never run off.

The way to git men is to grab 'em an hold tight. Ef you've got the charms you kin hold 'em but ef you dont watch 'em am stay clost to 'em they'll find sumbody else whut has got charms. I know the famous Doe famly an I got one uv 'em an it takes a real woman to do that. An the Does air stronger men than kinks air made uv! Jefferson County Drys Launch Counter Suits BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 8-(AP)-Jefferson County drys today had begun combating court injunctions with similar proceedings in an effort to stop reported open sale of whisky and beer over the county.

Sheriff Fred McDuff, of Jefferson, has his hands tied against liquor seizures by an injunction proceeding, now pending before the State Supreme Court. A counter-move by the drys resulted today in the issuance in Circuit Court of a temporary injunction restraining an inn from storing or selling liquor or "conducting an unlawful drinking place." McDuff turned over to the county solicitor's office complaints by a delegation of citizens that liquor was being sold openly in an outlying community, and the solicitor's office was expected in court circles to institute injunction proceedings against certain persons in that AND SAY WHAT YOU'RE RIGHT, I BROUGHT A LETTER YOU LIKE, MRS. PEEVY, IT'S TO MAIL, EARLY LIKE STEBBINS, THE A LOT OF FOOL- THE SIGN OUTSIDE CHRISTMAS SEA- ISHNESS SAID- -WHERE'LL I SON DOESN'T WITH THEIR PUT IT, STEBBINS? MAKE ME FEEL DRATTED CARDS ANY DIFFER AN' PARCELS I SAY MAKIN' EXTRA IT'S ALL WORK. FOR ME HUMBUG! I'LL BE GLAD WHEN IT'S OVER! CABINET SESSION IS SLATED TODAY TO GET DECISION (Continued From Page 1) plished by a couple of continental telephone calls with papers sent subsequentfor Mrs. Simpson's signature.

An unconfirmed report that the attorney saw treasury officials and Edward's attorney last night gave rise to the rumor be was preparing to make a settlement on her to dispose of the crisis. This was strongly denied by her friends, who described such a result as Public Demands Settlement The conference st Belvedere broke up shortly before midnight, and Baldwin, the Dukes of Kent and York departed separately in their motor cars. Tonight's dinner discussion was Baldwin's sixth consultation with the King since the crisis began as papers through. out the Empire continued to demand speedy settlement. The cabinet will meet tomorrow at 11 s.m.

to discuss the situation and Commons will convene at 2:45 p.m. for another possible statement by Baldwin. And while three of her sons engaged in vital deliberation at Belvedere, Queen Mary, poignant figure of the crisis, remained at Marlborough House, where the Prince and Princess of Connaught visited her. She cancelled scheduled visit to an exhibition of replicas of British and European crown jewels. One of the rumors -in day thick with rumors of every kind- was that regency may be created in the event Edward abdicates or decides to leave "for holiday." Those backing this unconfirmed theory suggested that Queen Mary, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Duke of York would comprise the regency.

No Need For House In connection with the flight of Mrs. Simpson's attorney to France, informed sources said disposal of her lease was logical inasmuch as it was known she left London with no intention of returning until after the coronation next May at the earliest. Mrs. Simpson took the house, friends said, 85 a place where she could entertain during the coronation season but does not need it now. If she holds Edward's love and eventually returns, it would be to Belvedere or to Buckingham Palace.

If she does not return she won't need the house. Reliable information said "Aunt Besnow is winding up Mrs. Simpson's affairs in London and will follow her to the continent as soon as her task is completed. All agreed that the next move was up to Edward and many believed he had told Baldwin tonight what that move would be. It was pointed out that Baldwin in his statement to Commons yesterday referred to the "present state of suspense and uncertainty" although he insisted the government was not trying to rush the monarch.

Some felt a decision might be known to Parliament tomorrow. King May Yield A sharp switch in opinion was noted in chamber lobbies today. Whereas many members on Monday felt that abdication was the "inevitable solution" a number swung around to the view that Mrs. Simpson's offer to give up the King yesterday provided 8 way out and that the King now will bow to the advice of his ministers. Meanwhile, "the forgotten man" of the crisis, Ernest Simpson from whom Mrs.

Simpson won a divorce decree nisi, went quietly about his dally task at his offices as ship's broker. From the powerful Lord Rothermere's Daily Mail, which has been supporting the King, there appeared today a summation of views of many with regard to Mrs. Simpson's offer to renounce Edward. Editorially the newspaper said the statement "changes the whole position and opens the hope for speedy end to this grave and disquieting At the side of his King and ready with expert legal advice on the many problems of constitutional law and formalities necessary whatever the choice, was Walter T. Monckton, friend and legal counsel to His Majesty.

Danger to Industry Although Baldwin in a speech to Commons yesterday extended to Edward whatever time he required to make up his mind, both Government and King were acutely aware of the danger to empire industry of prolonging the crisis. High sources said Edward was believed ready tonight to decide whether to give up Mrs. Simpson, to remain king, to marry her and attempt to establish her as his morganatic wife against Government opposition, or to abdicate and join her in France for marriage. Despite Mrs. Simpson's offer to withdraw from an "untenable situation" yesterday, intimates of both believed the King would refuse to give her up.

And today, friends close to the former Baltimore woman said, she now is determined to fight for a morganatic marriage with Edward despite the public avowal of her willingness to renounce any claim she might have. If the decision were made tonight, however, sources close to officialdom emphasized it would be guarded carefully from the public until Baldwin could make formal announcement to Commons. Empire Tense That Commons merely was awaiting the King's step before taking further action was indicated today when Home Secretary Sir John Simon told the House: "The Prime Minister has asked me to express his regret at not being able to reply in person. My right honorable friend has, however, nothing to add to the statement which he made yesterday." Baldwin absented himself from today's session to speed to the King's country estate for tonight's consultation. The atmosphere throughout Britain was one of tense waiting.

There was no certainty. Generally, in view of Mrs. Simpson's statement she would give up Edward if that would solve the crisis, the British public was hopeful the Monarch would yield to his Government, forego marriage with Mrs. Simpson and retain his crown. But all waited for the King himself to speak-finally, irrevocably.

Delay Coronation Plans Plans for the coronation of Edward, involving vast budgets for manufacture of souvenirs, costumes, for renting of apartments, for booking of steamship passage in advance, were at a standstill. Quick decision now, businessmen beleved, might permit the coronation to take place as scheduled next May. If Edward renounced Mrs. Simpson, everything could go ahead as originally planned. If he abdicated and the Duke of York WHY, MOST GENERALLY PEOPLE PUT LETTERS IN THE LETTER BOX OVER STORES CROWDED AS MONTGOMERY YULE SALES SPURT (Continued From Page 1) stores, florists, radio dealers, variety stores, and other retail establishments report a flourishing early Yuletide trade.

number of the firms will play the role of Santa by giving their employes bonuses before Christma- Day. Some have already announced the largest bonuses in their history, With consumer buying power greater than in years, wholesalers and retailers of the country feel the same way about the swelling Christmas orders as do local business houses. The South, surveys disclose, will top the 1935 Christmas trade by about 20 per cent. A piano and music supply store in this city reports the best Yule business since 1928. In anticipation of continuing prosperity for 1937, the firm has substantially increased its stocks.

Several of the store managers say they have encountered trouble in getting prompt deliveries on reorders, because the manufacturers are being pressed with instructions for immediate shipment to all parts of the country. While highly elated over the marked pickup in Christmas sales recently several of the retailers pointed out that the rush will hardly begin until after the Dee. 15 payrolls. Release of many thousands of dollars in Montgomery on that date has been the signal for years for a brisk shopping season. For Late Shoppers Beginning Friday of next week, the retall stores will remain open until 7 p.m.

an accommodation to customers who desire to do their Christmas shopping after work hours. Many of the downtown decorations for the Yule season are already up and committees are busy on an extensive program of decorating the homes. As the shopping season swings into full stride, traffic officers of the city appeal to the citizens to be on the alert at all times for sneak thieves who mill through crowds waiting for an opportunity to grab pocketbook or a package. There are still other Christmas thieves who concentrate on automobiles. These, it was said, are not as interested in taking the car as they are of loading their arms and pockets with packages.

The public has been warned several times not to leave packages in an unlocked automobile. 'WALLY' FOURTH IN KING'S FAVOR (Continued From Page 1) in the news again when the Prince went to the first opening night in London he had ever attended. It was her's, in Cochran's show "One Damn Thing After Another." The crowd recognized him and cheered. Embarrassed, he left his box hurriedly to smoke a cigaret. This girl who was educated in St.

Mary's Convent in Kansas City, was seen often with the Prince after that. The Prince introdued her to Gerald D'Erlanger, dark and handsome son of Baron D'Erlanger, wealthy British banker. His sister was the best friend of the Prine's sister, Princess Mary. On January 2, 1928, Edith was married to D'Erlanger. She made her first trip back to Kansas City after eight years abroad in 1934 and besides announcing that she was separated from her husband, Edith revealed that she had given up her stage career.

Friends here understand that she is somewhere in Europe now. Two other close friends of the Prince of Wales were English girls, one of whom married an American and made her home here as well as London, She WAS the second Mr. Marshall Field III, divorced from her husband in 1934. They had been married four years. In 1924 she came to the United States in the Prince of party.

His grandfather, Edward VII, was her godfather. She was the former Mrs. Aubrey James Coats, whose first husband, 8 captain of the Scots Guards, died in 1927 on the Riviera as a result of war wounds. Many Englishmen believe the Prince had one real love affair before Mrs. Simpson came into his life.

That WAs with Mrs. William Dudley Ward, daughter of a wealthy manufacturer and former wife of the treasurer of the Royal household. They were seen together often before the war. But when she got her divorce, the Prince, found other dancing partners. The only brother of King Edward who ever showed a liking for American girls is the Duke of Kent and his last friend before his marriage to Princess Marina was a beautiful sandy blonde from Oklahoma City, Sondra Rambeau, now in Hollywood.

succeeded to the throne, there would be numerous alterations, but still the coronation might take place on the date set months Thus tonight the crisis of empire appeared near denouement. Only a week ago it came publicly to the attention of the Empire, forced into the open by the country Bishop of Bradford's criticism of the Monarch's lack of religious fervor in pointed reference to his private life. Although the Bishop said later he had no knowledge of Mrs. Simpson and did not essay to censure the King, his diocesan address broke the ice and the British press took up the issue. Public Aroused After hurried conferences with King, Prime Minister Baldwin took Parliament the Government's stand against morganatic marriage last Friday -and by inference added opposition to marriage to Mrs.

Simpson under any condition other than abdication by the King. Public. action roused quickly, and crowds demonstrated in London's streets to jeer and boo cabinet ministers. Although press comment for the most part expressed hope the King would give up the American born divorcee to retain his throne, The Communist Daily Worker struck a new note today: "The question of the King's marriage is not worth a ha penny of concern to the common people of this country. It is a private matter of concern only to the individuals affected.

Labor should voice the disgust and contempt of the masses of the people against these byzantine intrigues of a corrupt and dying class." MASONIC NOTICE Stated Communication ol the Scottish Rite bodies will be held this Wednesday evening at 7:30 Visiting brethren fraternally invited. Elbert A. Holt, Secty. BUT MR. STEBBINS, OH, FOR THIS ISN'T JUST AN SANTA ORDINARY LETTER- WELL THEN, IT'S GIVE IT TO MESANTA CLAUS! I'LL TAKE CARE OF IT! GENERAL STORE DO YOUR S' 12-9.