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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Citizens Comment on
 the State Income Tax

Personally 1 am not opposed to the sta te income tax, if it is so simplfied that any man can understand it. but, if it is as complicated as the present fed eral income tax, which not one man in ten can understand it will be particularly annoying" said Judge B. M. Allen, yes- terday.
 'I also think that tax should be so adjusted that it will be absolutely fair in it's assessments to everybody and should not show any discrimination to any particular industrial lines or parties. Everybody should be assessed alike"
 "I think that it is too early at the present time for the state to provide for an income tax which would be an addi- tional tax to the income tax provided by the federal government, that, of course. was absolutely necessary" said Judge Oscar R. Hundley.
 This state and this city especially have contributed liberally in proportion to the demands of the worldwide war, and I think that the people should have an opportunity to recuperate from the burdens put upon them. on that account, before placing new and additional ones upon them.
 s.Inordinate taxation always has tendency to deter the investment of capi- tai. which is necessary for the upbuild- ing of the material prosperity of our state and cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12

5000 cases which are under consideration at the district office in New Orleans Of these, 1000 are from Alabama and 500 from the Birmingham district The office in New Orleans is handling the cases before them at the rate of about 20 or 25 each day
 In addition to aiding the boys in se- curing vocational training. this depart ment has recently installed a sub rartment which co-operates with the Red Cross in aiding those not disabled in se- curing positions. If they are unable to support themselves or have family de- pending upon them which they are un- able to take care of. financial aid is rem dered them, which is supposed to be re- turned when they have secured a posi- ton and are able to return it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Many Disabled Soldiers To
 Take Vocational Training

Local office of the United States voca- tional training department for wounded soldiers, sailors and marines is doing a wonderful work at the present time. The boys are coming more and more to a realization of the fact that it is just the thing that those who are unable, owing to wounds or other afflictions received while in service, to perform their former occupations.
 According to a statement made bv P W. Hodges, who has just recently re- lieved Maj. J. A. Fillmore in charge or the Birmingham station, from 10 to ls cases of disabled soldiers are handled in the local office daily.
 There are at the present time over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
COL. ROOSEVELT ID ADDRESS C|V|TANS Auditorium Movement h. dorsed by Club at Weekly
 Luncheon

The movement to build an auditorium was heartily endorsed by the Civitan club at the regular luncheon held yester- bers pledged their earnest support to the bond issue election to be held on the IS.
 The meeting yesterday was devoted entirely to business matters and was well attended President c. w. Shrop- shire presided.
 Next weeks luncheon will be "Ameri- can Legion Day." and the speakers will be Col. Theodore Roosevelt and Capt John w. Inzer. Every member is ex- pected to have as his guest a soldier, sailor, marine or Red Cross nurse who saw overseas service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Courthouse Interior
 Will Be Repainted

Systematic organization of janitors and the repainting of the Jefferson county courthouse will be begun Monday follow ing the plan of Rufus Bivins, member or the board of revenue, who has this matter under his supervision.
 The spring term grand jury reported the courthouse was not well cleaned, and MT. Rivins has distributed the janitors according to floors, holding them re- sponsible for the particular section as signed to them.
 Painting is to be begun on the court house Monday, according to officials. The entire building will not be painted, Just the parts necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
EXAMINATION FOR
 TEACHERS LICENSES

State examina tions for licenses will be held MonS.@., Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2, P and g, according to N. R. Baker, county superintendent of educa- tion. Authorities state they expect an unusually large number of applicants for the examinations to be held this month.
 The courthouseghas been selected as the place for holding the examinations for white teachers while the colored teach CTS will be examined at Thomas school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Coroner Inevstigates
 Death of Pete Reeves

Assistant Coroner R. F. Askew will continue the investigation as to the
 cause of the death of Pete Reeves. age 35. a structural steel worker, killed m Ensley Thursday and decision Win probably be reached today following the evidence in the case. It is stated that Reeves was struck
 by a piece of flying steel during some
 blasting on the open hearth furnaces al 3 o'clock and died about 4;a ociocN rbursdav after reaching the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company
 emergency hospital. It is alleged he was struck in the head. crushing his skull.
 Reeves had been resident of Ensiey for six years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Bradley to Address
 the Community Club

Lee c. Bradley will be the principal sneaker at the Community club this aft ernoon at 1 o'clock at the Southern club when he will relate some of his exper- iences as counsel to the custodian Of alien property. A. Mitchell Palmer Of washington. In addition to MT. Brad ley's address a number of interesting fea- lures have been arranged for the occa- sion by the programme committee, and all members are urged to be on hand The meeting will be presided over py President Claude Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
DANCE IS GIVEN
 FOR EMPLOYES

Robert Aland was host last night to the employees of the Ideal Millinery, Cloak and Suit store, at supper and dance, held on the second floor Of the store.
 The second floor, which has just been remodeled to house the millinery department of the business, proved an ideal place for the entertainment MT Aland appointed young lady from each department on a committee of ar- rangements and gave them carte blanche orders to stage the party. IL was an evening of fun, good fellow ship and delicious refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued in the pro- hate office yesterday are as follows: S. S. Myrick. Warrior. to Miss Alice Scott
 E. E. Stagger. Philadelphia, to Miss Ruth w Bradford
 Ernest Ross. Mulga. to Miss Ella Hicks. w. E. Shinn. Sylacauga. to Miss Gladys Hutchinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
PRESS EXECUTIVE
 COMMITTEE CALLED

Oscar M. Duggar of Andalusia, presi- dent of the Alabama Press associa- tion. has called meeting of the ex ecutive committee of the association for next Monday. It will be held at the Exchange hotel in Montgomery at 1:3o o'clock Monday afternoon and will be for the purpose of discussing proposed legislation and other matters of interest to the newspaper men cf the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
FINED BY
 JUDGE ABERNETHY

Ten alleged violaters of the speed laws were assessed fines, ranging from $2.59 to s and costs for the first offenses in Judge H. B. Abernethys branch of the municipal court yesterday. large num- Der of cases are on the docket for to- days session Motorcycle constables un- der the direction of Constable J. D. Carlisle are making war against speed- CTS in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
CAPT. FRANKLIN TO
 ADDRESS DENTISTS

The Jefferson County Dental society will meet in regular session at the Tut wiler tonight at s o'clock. The feature of the occasion tonight will be an address by Capt A. K Franklin of this city. who has just recently returned from France Captain Franklin will deal with points about the profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Senator Reed Here

Senator James A. Reed of Missourt arrived in the city last night and 's registered at the Tutwiler. Senator Reed is scheduled to make an address on the league of nations next Monday at the Jefferson theater. He will speak tonight at GadSden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Davis Arrested

Will Davis, negro was arrested last night by Deputy Cunningham on a charge of violating the prohibition laws and placed in the county Jail According to the officer he had in 2 grip two gallons of corn whisky. He was released on $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Auto Recovered

A Velie automobile owned by P. T. Hayes of the Birmingham Laundry was recovered last night by Deputy Lynn. The car was stolen several weeks ago and was recovered on the Montgomery highway.
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-06

DIR. Pavy in the chair.
The committee on claims reported
through Chairman Mills that they had
examined the claims as above detailed
and found same correct.
On motion of Mr.. Daley
The report of committee was ac-
copied and committee discharged.
Mr.. Mills offered the following or
dinance, duly seconded by Mr.. K. T.
Catlett:
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Grand Coteau Notes


Grand Coteau, La, Dec. 3.-The
annual election Of officers of the so
dality Of the Blessed Virgin was held
Sunday at the parochial school. Rev.
]. B. Frankhauser, the new pastor,
was present. He has already made
many friends here. The following
were elected for the ensuing year:
Miss Marie Smith, president; Mrs.
Dora R. Barry, first assistant; Mrs.
Marie Mouton, second assistant; Mrs.
Aline Martin, secretary; Miss Louise
Smith, treasurer; Mrs. E. S. Barry,
Mrs. M. E. Lafleur, Mrs. Aline Barry,
Mrs. ]. M .oge, Mrs. M. R. Dunbar,
Misses Ethel, Barry, NOemie Richard,
anad Julie Petetin, councillors.
The garage Mr.. Theodule Chatrain
is constructing here is rapidly going
up and in a short time it will be COM
pleted.
Mr.. Ralph VOORHEES, Of Carencro
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. w. B. Barry of Alexandria is
he here visiting her mother, Mrs. T.
". Richard.
Mrs. E. ]. Burleigh of Lake Charles
is the guest Of Miss Leonie Burleigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sibille made a
flying trip to Donaldsonville this
week.
Mrs. Archie Oge and children of
Lafayette were the guests several
of Mrs. ]. M. Oge and family.
Miss Edith Barry returned to her
school at Plaquemine Point after
spending Thanksgiving here with her
mother, Mrs. Aline Barry.
Miss Ethel Hargroder of Port Bar
re was in town at the weekend.
Miss Louise Burleigh of Lafayette
spent a couple of days here this past
week.
Mrs. Cook Smith and Miss Lorena
Smith were visitors to Opelousas on
Saturday.
Mr.. Des Mizzi and family of 0pe-
lousas spent Thanksgiving here.
Misses Leonie Barry, Helen Barry
Mary Burleight and Frances Tarl.
ton who are teaching school in La
fayette parish, spent Thanksgiving
here with their respective relatives.
Mrs. E. V. Barry and daughter
Rita, spent couple Of days in La
fayette this past week.
Misses Marie and Louise Smith
wore Monday visitors to 0pelousas.
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immigrants have returned to Italy
from the United States through the
port of Naples since January /. The
number is increasing month by month
and with the recent release Of ships
hitherto requisitioned by the Allies, it
is estimated that 10000 Italians will
greet Vesuvius again every month.
The fortunes brought by the re-
turning Italians are gladly welcomed
by their relatives, made needy by the
war. The prosperous appearance of
the passengers is generally comment
ed on, being probably the result of
five years of savings at wartime wa
ges in America, and their well-made
clothes and substantial baggage form
striking contrast to the bags and
rags in evidence when eniigrants
leave for America
Emigration of Italians to the Unit
ed States by way of Naples, the most
important embarkation point of emf
grants in southern Europe, is still
very far from pre-war levels. Data
from the Italian emigration office in
this city indicate that, aside from re-
turning reservists, 3,217 Italians sail
ed to the United States, who have
hitherto been prevented from joining
their families because of conditions
incident to the world war. The num-
Der of actual emigrants as the word is
ordinarily used, is practically negli-
gible.
In contrast with this condition, it
may be noted that in 1913, the last
year before the war, 198,664 emf
grants left Naples for the United
States. The difference between the
two totals is ascribed to the results
of the operation of the hteracy law
of 1917, dearth of ships and abnor-
mally high passenger rates, and the
continuance of American passport
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-06
cUCCEssIoN SALE.
ESTATE OF N. L. WHITE
No. 7OO2, Probate Docket, Sixteenth
Judicial District Court, Parish of
St. Landry, Louisiana

By virtue of an order Of Hon. B. H.
Pavy, Judge Of the Sixteenth Judi
cial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish Of
st. Landry, and pursuant to COM
mission of said court issued thereun-
der, directed to the undersigned adj
administrative, or any duly qualified
auctioneer of st. Landry parish, there
will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, for cash, at
the last residence of the deceased, in
Opelousas, st. Landry parish, Louis.
lana, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1920
at II O'Clock a. m, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
First-A certain lot Of ground
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said Bayou Boeuf and Waxia Drain
age District of St. Landry parish,
State of Louisiana, will meet in open
session in the office of the Police
Jury in said St. Landry parish, in the
City of Opelousas, State of Louisiana,
on the 18th day of January, 1920, at
the hour of 2 o'clock p. M, and then
and there proceed to open the ballot
boxes used at said election and exam
inc and count the ballots in number
and amount, and examine and can
vass the RETURNS of said election and
declare the result thereof and make
and file and record process verbal
thereof.
Dated at the City of Opelousas,
Louisiana, this 4th day of December,
1919.
ALLOTES THISTLETHWAITE,
President Board of Commissioners of
Bayou Boeuf and Waxia Drain
age District.
ATTEST
L. A. ANDREPONT,
dec6-6t Secretary.
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being the south half of northeass
quarter of Section One ~, Town
ship five (5), South, Range six t1J.
Third-Two shares Of stock in the
Basile State Bank.
Fourth-Two shares of stock y
the Opelousas Stone and Brick CoE-
pany.
Fifth-Three certificates Of the
Parish of Evangeline.
Sixth--One note of the Port Bars
Timber and Tie Company, lneoEP
GRATED.
Seventh-Two cows.
Eighth-One lot Of household 1uf-
niture.
TERMS-CASH.
FANNY LIVEZEY WHITE.
nov29-6t Administrative,
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-06

with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in the City Of
Opelousas, st. Landry parish, Louis
lana, and having a front of one hun
bred and ninety-four (194) feet on
Cheney street, by a depth of one hun
dred and seventy-four (174) feet.
Bounded north by Mrs. Gusmann Ca
hanin, or assigns; south by Cheney
street; east by property of L. j.
Dossmann or assigns; and west by
Y. T. Sensat, and being the same
property that N L. White, deceased,
acquired in original Act No. =, and
recorded in Mortgage Book No. As, at
Page No. $50.
Second-A certain tract of land,
containing eighty (s0) acres, situat-
ed in st. Landry parish, Louisiana,
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Reserved Seats $500 War Tax Extra.

CouIee Croche Drainage District
of the Parish of st. Landry, State of
Louisiana, and all the land and prop
erty situated within the boundaries
of said drainage district shall be SUBJ
iect to taxation for the purposes of
more perfectly draining the lands of
rain water within said drainage dis
trict.
Section BE it further ordained,
etc., that this ordinance shall take eff
feet Immediately from and after its
adoption.
Voting for the ordinance Messrs.
Larcade, Mills, Daley, Cummings,
Pavy, Catlett, Rushing, Martin, De-
jean.
Voting against the ordinance
None.
Adopted this I'd day of December,
F. OCTAVE PAVY,
President.
ATTEST
]. ]. HEALEY, Clerk.
On motion of Mr.. Martin
The reading of the minutes was
dispensed with and stand approved.
On motion of Mr.. Catiett-
The Police Jury adjourned until
the first Monday of January, 1920,
being the fifth day of said month.
F. OCTAVE PAVY,
President.
ATTEST
J. j. HEALEY, Clerk.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-12-06

I OST-Between Vile Platte and
l. Opelousas, a bunch of six keys,
tied together with small ribbon. Re
turn to this office and receive re-
ward. dec6-1t
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AN ORnINANcE

<AN 0EN0AAN%AAN(A
To amend and re-enact Section of
the original ordinance of the Po-
lice Jury of the Parish of st.
Landry, State of Louisiana,
adopted on the 9th day of Sep
\ TENDER, A. D. 1919, creating the
Bellevue and Coulee Croche
Drainage District of the Parish
of st. Landry, State of Louisi-
ana, entitled:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-04

little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Webster reached here Monday Mrs.
Webster has been very i'll in hos
pital and when her little daughter
vas pronounced seriously i'll with
diphetheria at The home OF her grand
parents in Skowhegan she was car
red at once from the hospital to her
daughter and the child passed away
No day morning. Mr.. and Mrs
Webster have the sympathy OF the
community in their deep sorrow.
There will be speaking at the High
School every Friday evening. to which
the pubic are cordially invited
The community chorus, which was
organized this week will meet again
next Monday evening at 730 at the
Baptist Chapel Everyone will be
welcome.
Mrs. Mary Blaisdell passed away
at the home of her son Almon, at 1890
Monday night. Funeral services
were held Wednesday at II o'clock. A
longer obituary will be given later.
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HARTLAND

A. K. Butler, Esq of Skowhegan
was a business caller In town Tues
day
Postmaster Edward A. Weber and
Perley Weber returned from hunt
Ing trip In Mayheld, Tuesday
Dana Lawrence was a business
caller In town Wednesday.
Deputy Sheriff l. b, Wheeler Ia
confined to the house with severe
cold
When In Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. 1t
will save you money.
Mrs. Thomas Thomas and daughter
Dorothy are visiting relatives in
Lowell, Mass.
Mrs. Minnie Martin, postmstress at
ST. Adams left Wednesday for visit
with relatives in Skowhegan.
Erwin F. Davis went to lockwood
Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w Linn, Jr. of
Vassalboro spent Thanksgiving with
Mr.. Inns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
w. Linn, Sr., on Pittsiield avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Annis OF Har-
mony spent Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Annis' mother, Mrs. Alice Seekins on
Seekins street.
A. S. Brown of Augusta was a bust
ness caller in town Friday.
H. O. Baker is in town the guest OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Baker
on Pleasant street.
Poulin & Laney, Skowhegan, Sole
agents for the famous Johnson Pants
| Mr.. and Mrs Charles Fl. Webb and
i Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Baird and son
Philip Baird, returned to their hole
on Webb Ridge, Friday, after passiaa
the holiday with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
L. Deering of "a School street, Au.
i gusta.
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NORTH CORNVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Fall entertain
ed a party OF fourteen Thanksg wing
Day Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Whittier
IA; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weston 6;
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Huff entertained
Mrs. Huff's father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs Peter Wiley of Athens; Mrs
Hodges and son Frank had for their
guest Miss Lydia Currier G. p. and
G. w Fogg dined with the family OF
W O. Paul In South Scion and Mr.
and Mrs F. l.. Hight and daughter
Diana were guests of her father Frank
Hayden in Athens.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. 1t
Earl McCollor who has been up riv-
er scaling. is at home for few weeks
Miss Leona Rowell who has taught
very successful term of school in
Brighton began teaching at Revere in
this town Monday.
will save you money.
Poulin & Laney, Skowhegan. Sole
agents for the famous Johnson Pants
Miss Elizabeth Foster who spent
last week at home returned to her
school work In Scion, Saturday
Mrs. Carl Doutt has been on the
sick list for the past week.
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"IN A BAD WAY"
Many SkOwh egan Reader Will Feel
Grateful for This Information

II your back gives out;
Becomes lame, weak or aching;
Ii urinary troubles set in,
Perhaps your kidneys are in bad
way"
Doans Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys
Local evidence proves their merit.
Mrs. D Clukey, 81 French Street,
Skowhegan, says Il suffered a
great deal from a dull, heavy pain
across my kidneys 1t hurt me to
stoop over and l felt lame and sore
across the small of my back. Occa-
slonally, l had headaches and dizzy
spells. l decided to try Doans Kid
neys Pills and got some at Fogg' s
Drug Store. About five boxes
strengthened my kidneys and my
back again felt as it should. The
other symptoms were relieved, also"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Clukey had. Foster Milburn
Co. Mfgrs.. Buffalo, N. Y.
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The News of Somersefs Busy Towns

few day~ With their parents in town.
Miss Mabel White OF Augusta was
n town over Thanksgiving with her
parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Pierce and son
Harold AID Mrs. Helen Pierce were
the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. +. P.
Whiting aud family in Skowhegan
Thursday
The members of Somerset Grange
are looking forward to their meeting
this week Thursday evening when
class of candidates will receive the
third and fourth degrees An early
supper is to be served and election Of
officers will also occur.
Another of the famous family sup
pers enjoyed by the families OF som
erset Rebekah Lodge was enjoyed
last Friday night.
William Wasson and wife were call
ed to Madison Sunday TO attend the
brother.
Ernest Gilman Jr. is working in
Waterville.
Mrs. Mabel Forsythe has been In
poor health. Miss Wasson is assist
ing her with the housework.
Harvey Gilman is working In the
Novelty Mill at New Portland.
Mr.. Waugh and family Of Emblem
have moved into the Moulton house.
Obey Clarke Is numbering In Mer-
GER
Bert Quimby and Benjamin Bulmer
returned Friday from hunting trip
up river.
On Thanksgiving evening twelve
reels Of exceptionally fine pictures
were shown at the Town Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs F. w. Spaulding en-
tertained their family on Thanksgiv-
ing Day, those present from out OF
town being, their son Frederick OF
Massachusetts,, and their two daugh-
ters Miss Annette the Domestic Sci
ence Teacher OF Wilton Academy and
Miss Adessa, student at the u. OF M.
Clarence Normandy and friend or
Massachusetts have been in town sew
eral days as the guests Of Mrs. Mary
Normandy.
Mrs. Ethel Buker of Skowhegan
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James
Hilton last Thursday.
George Morse of Waterville was
the guest Friday of his sister Mrs.
Lizzie Jones.
, Edwin Moore is again able to be
out after an illness OF seven weeks
of pneumonia.
The first meeting of the Community
Chorus which is being organized
under the auspices of the " l. S. was
held on Monday evening at the Bap-
fist Chapel A full account OF the
meeting will be given next week. 1t
is hoped that everyone in the COM
munity who Is interested in music
will join the chorus.
Mrs Moody of Belfast was In town
last week the guest of her daughter
Mrs. Arthur WEIGH.
Steve Mills returned the last OF the
week from Pleasant Ridge with deer
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Emmons and
son Lyndon were the guests of rela-
tives, Thanksgiving
Mrs. G. w Greene of Madison has
recently been the guest of her son
Earle and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hussey re-
turned Monday from n few days visit
with relatives II. Rhode Island
The sad news of the death of the