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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01
ROMANTIC PICTURE
 AT THE RIALTO

Much that happens to one in real life happens through accident and accidents are what bring about the big events in "The Accidental Honeymoon" which will be seen at the Rialto theatre today, Fri day and Saturday. If an accident had not crippled the automobile in which q pretty girl was escaping from an uncon- genial marriage, Robert Portland, an ar tisS, would have succeeded in carrying out his design on suicide. As it is, he goes to help the girl and falls so deeply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01
SLAVES ADVANCE

After August 1, men will pay 20 cents Tor shave in Bessemer This was an agreement reached by the barbers at recent meeting, when all shops in the city were represented The raise of 9 cents over the old price was decided upon by the barbers after considering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01
MARY GILLEN DAY"

Mary Gillen Day" which was to have been held at the community sing next Sunday afternoon, has been post poned until Sunday, August Il A de- lay in the shipment of the music to be used for this occasion is the cause of the postponement Mrs Gillen is on a tour for the Red Cross, but will be home in time for the celebration.
 In view of the fact that there is lit tie social entertaining in Bessemer the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01

Mrs. J. w. Carter was removed to her home on Fourth avenue today from the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where she recently underwent an operation.
 Ellsworth Karr, from Camp Wheeler, has been spending d furlough with his parents, MT. and Hrs. J. J. Karr.
 Lieut. David Trotter, who has been visiting his mother. has returned to Houston, Tex, where he is an instruc- tor in the aviation department.
 Mrs. S E. Grout is able to be at home following an operation at Elizabeth Duncan hospital
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in love with her that he thinks no more of suicide. IL is picture which abounds in romantic incidents, adventure and good. wholesome comedy.
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The Grand and the be commended
  punishing politics techncaty reindicting Coleman pending Sheriff Coleman Circuit admitted on m 1 willing you To avoid being fec his resignation
 
 Solicitor M T. omond A. vandeGran Tuscaloosa CERTIFIED INDICTMENT PICKENS COUNTY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01

Wednesday has been busy day at the office of the exemption board, when 209 negro selectmen assembled to en- train for Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Thursday 15 negroes will leave for Fisk university. Nashville, where they will take q mechanical training.
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Statement From The Editor of Advance

Since the Statements have published the above certified is correct, who lied, and who told the truth
 The Advance and its editor Hobson will continue fight them his absence when We feel that tho intimate official Gs aonson and battle he fought for the duty Capt Hobso and his friends Tenth Hobson from his beloved
 We know that the readers of the the Tenth th information and we have given for the public
  apoigses make this PAINTER, FOUNDER FOURTEEN YEARS EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF ADVANCE, LA (Paid Advertisement Published by Painter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5S1

lthe increased price of all accessories,
 higher rent and salaries of employees.
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Nelus of Bessener
MISS BERNEY GILLEN, Correspondent

Bessemer, July 3t.-(Special)-Be Johnson a negro deserter from Camp Dodge, died this morning at 8:30 o'clock as result of pistol shot fired by Con stable C. c. Herring Tuesday night tt the negro's home at Belle Sumpter The authorities here were notified of the ne gro's assertion, and he was located Tues day night al his home by Constable Her ring, who proceeded to arrest him.
 Ben Johnson was powerful young ne- gro, weighing over POO pounds, and he strongly resisted arrest, struggling with the constable for sometime. When it was seen that he was in a dangerous mood, Constable Herring fired on him, the bul- let taking effect in the breast He was brought to tho Elizabeth Duncan hospi- tai, where he died this morning. At q coroner's inquest, presided over by F. M. Parsons, deputy coroner, Herring was exonerated.
 The dance given by the members of the CotilIion club Tuesday evening, had large attendance, several couples from Birmingham being present. The chaper- ons were MT. and Mrs. Red Harris, Nil. and Mrs. A. J. McCambell, MT and Mrs. J. F. Drum, and Mrs. W. E. McWilliams.
 The board of revenue met al their off, flee Tuesday afternoon. Routine business was transacted, the board ordering all bills aceruing for the month paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-01
STATE OF ALABAMA,
 PICKENS COUNTY.
Circuit Court.
 Number S2. Spring Term, 191a

a s4ss E % @ ss @ bsakhssa l Dsmeerss M R s to would @ T7a h o wifi han s o 5 oasss @ and # h Bankhead elected that he SGus colemap1 sst the mf G9lemane you'd get Lewis Lang the sum of twenty-five The Grand Jury of said County further charges that b es a o of @ o De % Gs d attempt to influence one Lewis Lang, aaahed
 
 9y s tas ssss s Lang s gut the said mai he, the ssfd Gus Coleman. would Si Aas de Ja1a a1 fShr the said said ts m sa s ing 1 ,hs ss es s n an @ on s s in h iqloT1s Coleman s i@ s s~s said % se .s , a M tss of .s M ssa sSs5s ReSneds an eese! in as Hss'sn " befose the said sia subsos m Win TSF % ssns You hf ssa The Grand Jury said Pckens County furthers ths t bSsry he or to of 1bs & m M me attempted o influence W i L. Reynods Ses @ R ss d in s GsFtan % H ses ns ,o s. ssd wv VI f1ssn 9os4a the S sa RynGa snd voe for vii wsua m
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ENDORSEMENT
  Indictment State Witnesses Lewis l.. A True Bill J. H. Wyie, o Filed May Cox, The Defendant will to be approved by the Sheriff O s150oo The Clerk will endorse on of Arr
 A. s. GRAFT, Judge
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

Here is letter that is certain to
prove of interest in this vicinity, as
cases of this sort occur in almost every
neighborhood. and people should know
what to do in like circumstances:
Savannah, Mo. Oct IL. 1916.
Il used 9 bottle of Chamberlain
Collie and Diarrhoes Remedy about nine
years ago and it cured me Of fiux (dy-
sentry. ! han another attack Of the
same complaint some three or four
years ago and few doses of this
remedy cured me. l have recommend
ed Chamberlain's Collie and Disfrhoea
Remedy to dozens Of people since 1
first used it ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20
NUMBER 40



New Orleans, July Is, 1918.
To Al Parrish Food Administrators:
Notify all merchants that SUI
gar for preserving takes prece-
dence over all other consumers
demands, and that they will hon.
or the certificates issued by you
or from this Office for preserving
in preference to any other de-
mand from the consumer. Have
the merchants retain these GER
,tificates, mail them into this Of
flee, and if a sufficient supply
will Justify we will then issue
them an allotment to cover the
amount used in preserving.
We are not in a position at this
time to definitely say that we
can do this. but we do repeat
that requests for preserving shall
be honored in preference to
all other sugar sales, as it is the
purpose and desire of the Gov
eminent to have all food products
that can be saved by preserving
and canning to be so conserved.
Please notify promptly all your
deputies, and. through them. the
merchants in your parish.
Yours very truly,
JNo. M. PARKER,
Food Adr1st. for Louisiana. <
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

=. Q. rooo Adminigtr1tion.
Br'er later amt skeerin. nm a
ghoS Wen he say we ais mus' eaf
less wheat en- less meat en- save ali
De rat en- sugar we kin. We has fist
got ter feed dat big army er fiRhtins
soJer boys. en- we kin do hit by eatin'
right smart mo- taters en- garden sass
en- eatin' mo- fish en- game sta az
pork and beef. Eff we airs don't
gin ter Feed dem sojers right now
Vel De feedin' somebody TO long
en- 1t won't be ua
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

D.x~- r. 4
~ M s' 'u,s ~ 1910. .
~ : n,;.:a a.s ra nec,e.ary o.
h t..s .'s.s'e n u,,'.,oi De,ense'
r l,as as 8, :. p S7a. oal's4 upon Oy the
our,o = =, Nae'ona' Delense ana
; ~ 80. , 'a. Aspat 'nlent' WASH
- he {, -. ad ss :. .nas eseIy sloEt
1919 = H.: = = sss..e w1l pnoc 9.
$500 - 80 =, :, -.'s' 1880, Mn'cll wl',
a.. sr. 8 -y..'. s'.s 8 o. IS -
1 - = & 81 = <'s' g 4
!, - = w "a 8 j y y lleVv
rsant t 80. Sas ~. -, .ne ,s "4r D.ps1t
th;s .a ,. 49, = -. .a' e''a,r give
60 ~ 1850 p1.lsa'y'
c .s.. ~. re, .,;o.,s nes'ns 4ousA .
r.~t,... p .s s'.ow'.as slle oe-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

Householders in towns and cities may
not buy more than one-eighth barrel Of
Hour or 2 pounds of sugar at any one
time. Householders in the country
may not buy more than one-quarter Of
barrel Of flour or 5 pounds Of sugar
at any one time. In no event shall any
purchaser have more than thirty days
supply on hand.
sss cures by removing the cause.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

NOTICE
NOTICE
Able Bodied Men Must Secure Permanent Useful
and Recognized Employment
Senate Bill No. 81
By Mr.. Leon R. Smith

w Mr. p C,o;+l
AN ACT - '''''''
Requiring all able bodied male persons bet1uaon tho -
OF eighteen and fifty years. inclusive to be reoarIv !,
continuously engaged in some lawful useful and recoo
nlzed business, profession occupation or enplovonf
whenever because of state of war in which the United
States may be engaged the Governor determines s1ch
employment to be necessary and essential for the nro
Sectlon and welfare OF the State and of the United
States, and providing the procedure for carving this
act into effect and penalties for Noncompliance there
with. sei =
Section 3
Be it further enacted ETC.. That in no case shall the
sufficient to support himself and those depepent pon him
De a defense to any prosecution under this act
Section 81
Be it further enacted etc. That in no case shall the
claim by the accused OF his inability to obtain work or en-
ployment be defense to prosecution hereunder unless
sna De PROVED that the accused promptly notified the
Parish Council OF Defense of bis residence Of his INABILITY
to obtain employment and requested that work or epov
ment De found for him and that such employment was not
furnished him. and shall hold certificate from the Parish
Council OF Defense of his residence that such application
has been made. rr "
The above is in part Senate Bill No. 81 and the State
Council OF Defense has requested the Parish Council to
see that the above act is enforced 1t shall be the dntv
Of the sheriff or any other officer State parish or munich
pa charged with enforcing the laws to seek and contn
ne to seek the names and paceof residence Of able
male persons within their jurisdiction between the aces
aforesaid, not regularly Or co1l$puously employed
fhe penalties for Violation the above act are o nav
line OF not more than $4,000 or be imprisoned for 4
ion OF the court.
Grant Parish Council Of Defense,
w. A. BROWNLEE.
D~ocs u VI
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

or Br'er Rabbit better make his
SET mighty skeerce en- not go pro-
jsckin' roun' whar dere's cookin'
.soin on. cause a rabbit in a pot Is
or goin' ter look mighty good to mos
ennybody TO long count er folks
havin' ter save on meat Sides
folzs'll kinder have ter save de
wseat -four fer comply en- eat bread
made outen dis yere Substitute
-four. Dat wise oil owl done say dat
to win de wac you got ter feed de
sojer boys OATS doin' de fightin'.
OATS watts takin' de wheat en- meat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20

666 contains no alcohol, arsenic, nor
other poisonous drugs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-20
O. 5. Food Admlnlstration.

O. 3. Food ADMINISTRATOR
AFTER de wise oil owl spit on de
bait he say, seq ee-"I gwine ter
sprize you all wild mess er fishes
cause you alls mus save de meat
en- eat sumpin' else instid en- jes git
out dat OF game bag en- make il
work, too" seq ee. Den he kotch
a big fish ard say. seq ee, '-t-hoot---
t-hoot-t-suh-sti-toot," seq ee. Wen
he say dat he means dat when you
alls make riz biscuits jes don't make
.em-use corn meal ter save wheat
flour fer de sojers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
PAIN, PAIN, PAIN,
STOP NEURALGIA
Rub nerve torture, pain and all
misery right out with est.
Jacobs Liniment."

You are to be Ditied-but remember
fhat neuralgia torture and pain is the
easiest thing in the world to stop.
Please don't continue TO suffer: it's so
needless. Get from your druggist the
small trial bottle Of st. Jacobs Lini-
mcnt': pour little in your hand and
gently rub the tender nerve" or sore
spot. and instantly--yes, INN liza tcly
all pain. ache and soreness is gone.
st. Jacobs Linimcnt" conruers pain
1t is perfectly harmless and doesn't
burn or discolor the skin. Nothing else
gives relief so quickly. 1t never falls
to stop neuralgia pain instantly,
whether In the face, head or any part
OF tho body. Don't suffer!-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14

in the muscles, where an infiamma.
ton is set up in the nearby tissues.
Hagae has said, that scout is rheu-'
matism, and rheumatism is govt. >
II uric acid is formed in excess within
the body it is passed on TO the kid.
neys, which act as q filter to pass
eff this poison. If the excess is NOT
excre:ed by the Kidneys, il is distri-
butcd thru the tissues. The choice
sites for such storage are in the Joints.
musc!e-shesths, where the circulation
is weakest, and where also the ak aim
ity of the blood is lowest Conse-
quently We must do everything to
throw off this uric acid poison, and
simple methods are best. Flush tho
kidneys by drinking 6 to 8 glasses of
water between meals. A pint Of hot
water half hour before meals.
Take Anuric, double strength (60c
PACKAGE, three times . day for
awhile. :uvlgorate and asslst the kid
neys TO fush out the uric acid Doisons.
During winter months the circulation
is apt TO be sluggish and the blood
stream retarded. Ii URIC sciG is pres
emit it ia apt to clog the capillaries.
This accounts for many acute condi-
tons, such as headache, neuralgia,
gastric disturbances, and dull mind.
AS the condition progresses, We often
have lrmbago, disease of the heart
and arteries, breaking down Of tho
kidneys, rheumatism and equity symp-
toms. Eat less meat, drink moro
water, and take ANURIc double or
triple strength) after meals and at bed
time for several weeks at time, and
you will be free from uric acid and
tho diseases that follow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14

II GSd , TO s se p%Sl rcads and bridge,
Wy ~ :nH sGSal Isst;asto" s no ~,
nsseT wi,nos, {ss! saass or wiisaiy nrs {"
, len, ,n TO provide f"r the SUPPORT and main-
children ii, destitute nsccs.i,oua sireui RUM"
ny Nj; lIoI,;GSfna,,o bin 30; "a. to ra,ty
lion spi,: wher. parcels OF, real es,ats. 't in
Sea NaH 10 ,Ss h.s
fol- Court; OF Justice.
amend section io7s Of The Col" rSia,ivs L, TO
sr on f FIR 5sles Referred TO
49, Mr .,,, Mashews-sspats Pin No 20 to
co%s eisrfed to the c Comm '' on OF r inS
by Sir. Matthews Senate bill No 277. to
ranEs amend and aonsoI,. to into rSv on. ar
crahs and other shc,ish Kcfcrrs s , cam Hh,
G S Mr I'll f.n sf h, i" Wc ss to
late The Us. q; public, roads by haulers OF
ErsdHsis Hsi.rrea con' %IH%5 nm on
sye."ns 50 and IS Of ?'i The y Cod - no to
TX Mr. Garrett, senate nir No' 20 s'Aw I"
sra fund S1tfcaSE sinoa ir9 oi ,h9 ps s%
COUNTY, Eefrrred ,h h%"" cd f"FSH In 'a d
si ny Mr rr Ms,soS ard Local InsFiFia,on
Mon1ir. iIip,ohry improperly objected from tho
ser; MGni,.c"iio Hotel. e. y conso!ve man
airiaa Hotel. NJ. l.. hamburger manage
t'ynnhaErn Hotel: X y. Dndson ,nanaE"r
i.ShhnsF"n Hotel. i.ynnhaven Hotel Cor.
it..rau"n' owner; i.ypnhav"n Hotel = W
ni.n manager: Lorraine Hotel Harry =
ihb". manager; Lorraine Hotel. r. a. DoJ.
son. ma mayer: Victoria Hotel. A \ IJuJtnts
manager: Victoria Hotel II r. SDarr",y
IIianastF' Referred 20 the COMMITTEE. on
i!y Mr.. Robertson-S Senate BIN No esa >,
IntnoriZ" ia" Town Council of the town al
bcdford {? convey part of tn. s:rn.; n
I,li town known as Railroad Avenue TO m"
bedtori Can Company. Inc Referred 10
NE C3mini!tec on Special. Private and
II" Mr. Gunn-Se Senate bill No 2sg n
amend section Hs OF tho Code In relation 10
INC compensation OF supervisors prfnrreJ
J." The Committee on Counties. cities and
By Mr. TrinkIem-sena,e ,oin, rcso,u,,o,
-. rs proposing am. ud,ncnt 10 section as
OF artcl" OF the Constitution pef.r,,J
70 the Committee for Courts OF Just!c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14

ratity ard confirm judicial proceeding, In
partition SultS where parcels OF rcol estate,
Ia which Infants have undivided iutsrcSis.
having been conveyed to corporation or
EaniHcd FOR tho purpose OF acquiring Suph
real estate In exchange for its capital stoVil.
by Mr.. Bonh tby reGuesO-ro determine
and TO regulate tn" appellate practice In
criminal cases. and 70 abolish the printing
-. tho record In such
TO the Committee on Special. Private and
LOcal Legislation.
By Mr.. MarshaIl-ro amend an act 4,
incorporate the town OF Crewc. III Motto
way COUNTY.
By Mir. IIcnlcy--To amcad and rc.cnac,
sec lions and s. OF aG act entitled an
ter OF the city of WILLIAMSBURG
b, by Mr. Brown, Of Bsdford-ro authorize
- convey II part OF the street. In the said
town. known as Railroad Avenue. to The
bedford Can Company, Inc.
by Mr.. Mectze-ro amend and rc-cnact
section /, and Il OF the charter OF tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14

lation or not less than 5000. nor moro than
1000 inhabitants. To appropriate 20 stand =
arI gauge steam railroad companies such
sum or ,snmS az may t." necessary. not L"
exceed fJjv'vi IN any 10 induce
such standard gauge steam railroad COM
pant"S to extend their lines into ths cor
p"rdtc limits OF such cities.
70 III: Committee on General Lava
Hy Mr.. Omrs-ro prevent idlencsS and
vagrancy in Virginia
iiy M. DodSou tby rcaucst)-'ro restrict
The trading in second hand crate baskets.
electric lights or gas fixtures. locks or other
builders hardware. plumbing fixtures. bells
and bell fixtures. lead brass
pipes. or any part OF such i!xtur"s ~ pipes.
70 tho Committee for Courts of Justice:
tfy MIR. DQdSon tbY rcGuaS To define the
relation OF landlord and tenant IN certain
cases whrr" there is no written agreement
between the parties upon tho subject. ana
IN cas.g OF hold-0vcr ,cnancies
Il! Mr.. Hall. ot i.oud0un-'ro provide
when Jurors may II" summoned for the
tria' OF civil Eases from county or city
Other than that OF venue.
Iy M.ssrs stephenson and Murray--rt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14

Courthouse rings" arc blamed for
the move which Yesterday resulted in
dismissal OF the county treasurcr's
audit bill! from the House calendar Tho
measure was presented tic the Scrate
by senator buchanan following tn. ro-
port cf the Commission on Efficiency
ana Economy. II passed that body
Withoit serious opposition. 1t WAS held
in the House Finance Comr,jttce un,iI
Governor Davis expressed the desire
that II be faVoraply reported II came
back 10 the floor Of the House and
passed its second reading No voice
was raised against il. For several
days II was passed by. Yesterday
morning II was passed by. 40 he later
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
SENATE BILLS

The following bills were Introduced in
M S,at" senate yesterday:
By NJ. Andrews Senate bill No 80. to
~, Lhe rirhiS OF beneficial -ies in certain
proceeds; thcrefroin. debts or the insured
thanking " ' a''u
~ Mr.. Goodloe-sonatc bill no 20 %
anthcriZ" the Boards Of Supervisors OF WIS
o""nty, to borrow money aud issue bond.
~ ST!i county. or any OF the maEistcr,ai
nI.SIFltt, thereof, for not Exceeding
$3.50. for the purpose Of repairing damage
HcH, ny il"od 20 III: public roads and
9ridS"s. deferred 10 the Committee or
Sinr'a. frivatc and Local Iceislatlon
Z, III hcsSrS Howcrs. Cannon. Gravatt and
HS,ITGGiiSon.Stnatc iii! no 81. 10 appropriate
20 constitute an emergency military
mitt"@ on Finance.
-! MT ioodloc-Scna bill No ~ 10 au.
,nori3e the Board OF Supervisors Of Ice
,,""niy 10 borrow money and issue bonds
!!"I thc nuTOosn Of repairing dan1aya dn,.n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
HOUSE BILLS

The following bills wcrc presented and
referred under rule 81:
To ,hc Committee on Special. Private and
Local Legislation:
by Mcssr: Fuller and Darlington. ard by
rcpucst by McSSrs Jones. BoSchcn and Price
y bill Z" amend the charter of tho city
II Richmond.
ny Mr.. Chasc-To authorize the hoard OF
Supervisors OF Wise County 10 Lnrrnw
money and ;ssu" bands FOR the purpose of re
ring damage lone by food 10 the pubic
rCa,iS and bridges
n Mr. F"ro","r-To authorize the Ro,rh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-14
Here and There
in the Legislature

Inc Senate Committee on Courts of
justice Yesterday reported. with nu-
mcrons slight amendments. tn. bill to
hc known as the workmcn'S co,nu.n.
sation act The object Of tte bil is
10 prevent Industrial acci,,cn,s To ,ro-
vide ineuical and surgical care for in.
cured employees. TO establish rates Of
compensation Tor personal injuries Or
death sustained by employees in tne
course of employment: TO provide
methods tor lnSurinE the payment of
such co!npcnsation: 70 create an in
Custrial commission for the admins
tration OF the act and TO prescribe the
powers and duties OF the commission.
The Senate Finance Committee held
an executive session last night. a.
which they discussed the general policy
OF the State with reference TO arpro-
priations The policy 20 far pursued
has been termed one of "extravagant
economy" though the name of tn.
member Of IN: Assembly who Joined
together these two words is withheld.
Discussion Of the bill raising the
requirements 10 take the examination
for registered pharmacists yesterday
caused Senator Gum 10 remind Sena-
tor West that doctors bury their mis-
takes and lawyers find thcirs out 20
keep. WhercUpon Senator Gravatt
said that he would admit that doctors
buried their mistakes beneath six good
fee; Of sod. but tina; he was reminding
Senator Cdnn that lawyers hang theirs
SIN good scct ;,boTc.
III the meeting OF the Moral and
Social Welfare Committee Yesterday
Senator Mapp while discussing the new
prohibition law recited the story OF a
Nan who was wise enough to mix his
drinks always with a view 10 strength.
the man III question, said Senator
Mapp. said that he always poured his
liquor into the water. for in doing so
lie fc!, he was strengthening the
drink; gu. that ii he poured the water
into the whisky he would be unhappy
in thinking that he was Weakening
everS' drop Of tho liquor he had.
Prohibition Commissioner Peters
stated Yesterday before the Moral ana
social Welfare Committee that il would
b" an evidence OF insinccrety not TO
eliminate tho quart month provision
from the Virginia liquor law since the
Federal government, has stepped In and
done so. He could see no reason tor
not CO cooperating with the national
authorities. Senator Mapp said that 4
good many sincere prohibition people
"' - + = '"''' b'i.it 'Hc How law does
eliminate the quart provision, as on.
cannot got !. anyhow. He stated thu.
"a member % the highest court in the
state had :7ad' the suggestions TO him.
commissioner Peters said that far more
people Waate. the cooperation. and
VIZ -ua!!y said 30 refuse il after all the
irsi delegation IN Congress but one
haa voted i"T INC Reed act would in
diea.c - Niger in the wood-pile."
"C"rrtiousc rings" arc blamed for
the move which yesterday resulted In
dismissal OF the county treasircr's
audit bill! from the House calendar. Tho
measure was presented tic the Scrate
ny senator buchanan following tn. re-
port cf the Commission on En,c,.ncv
and Economy. 1t passed that BODY
without serious opposition. 1t was hell