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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
IIJnG MI. .KERSON iIVE COMMISSION
 3UI HIST DECLINE
By ". ]. ROLES

Montgomery, August 2s-(Special.) Judge Horace Wilkinson recently ap- pointed judge of the circuit court in Jef- as major in the judge advocates depart ment of the national guard from the war department at Washington, but he is compelled to decline the appointment on account of his position on the bench
 Upon receipt of the commission this morning Judge Wilkinson returned it to Adjutant General Hartley A. Moon with a letter stating his regrets at his in- ability to accept. In his letter Judge Wilkinson stated that he had recently qualified as a circuit judge and that the constitution of the state of Alabama prohibits him from holding any other of flee of profits or trust during the term for which he was appointed
 T very much regret that my judicial position prevents me from becoming act lively associated with the national guard" wrote Judge Wilkinson "From tt start that has been made and the interest that is being manifested I feel sure that in short time Alabama will have a national guard second to none in the country; I would, of course con- sider it great honor to hold commits sion in the guard, especially in view of the fact that several years ago served a term as private and noncommissioned officer in the old cavalry squadron, but as the law is written judge is re- quired to devote his entire attention to his office, and is not permitted to hold any other office. however worthy the object of his service may be. I very deeply appreciate the compliment paid me in rendering me this commission and shall always be deeply interested in the success of our citizen sodiery."
 Judge Wilkinson expects to sever his connection with the attorney generals office next week and return to Bir- mingham. He will be ready to assums his duties as judge on September l.
 The Anglican Eynod of Canada, by large majority. refused to admit wo- men as delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Colbert Property Values NolU Aggregate COer 1O, ,OOO, GOO
By H. roNrkaer. l1rrLE

Tuscumbia, August 23.-(Speci ! Property values in Colbert county, E. bama. according to an abstract of ss- sessments that has just been complet s by Frank Simpson, tax assessor 2i Colbert county, for the year 1919, shov ? an aggregate assessment of $1o.o4S,o7 5. divided as follows: Personal property s3,o5o,144; real property, s6,ss7,9S2 This is an increase of s2,576,394 over the vaulation of 1917, and sS37,951 over 1918, and the figures are indicative of the Npid growth of Colbert county during the past two years.
 The 1919 assessment does not include the property which passed to the United States government for the location of the nitrate plants in east and west Sheffield, but which were included in the 1918 assessments.
 In the event the government prop critics mentioned should pass out ofthe possession of the government into pri- vate ownership and the assessments returned for taxation, Colbert county would at once rank in fourth place in the counties of Alabama in valuation, and thereby become one Of the richest counties in the state.
 In Colbert county farm lands are more valuable at this time than ever before in the history of the county. As an illustration of this fact, farm of 1s0 acres was recently sold for divi- sion among the joint owners in a court proceeding at public outcry, and brough s95 per acre cash. The 'e nd was perhaps not up to Il average farm of this county. An incirieni of the sale was the presence of tEe0tg-fiVe farmers and many others whc attend > ed the sale, and who joined iu the hid- ding for the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

, passed inside of three or four legislative days.
 The present session of legislature has cost the taxpayers of Alabama over $SV- 900, and t is estimated that the total eN- penses will exceed $150,0o0. a rather high price to pay for two or three general bills. The 1915 legislature cost sl4o,S79H.
 It is not believed that the legislature will be able to adjourn before Septem per 20, if then. Predictions are being maoe that it will not hold it's final session oe-
 ire October l.. Eighteen legislative days have spread out over seven weeks an aV- craze of a little more than one legislatiVe day to three calendar days. At this rate the remaining twelve would spread ous over about 35 calendar days. That wouia bring then up to about october l.
 There are about $50 bills on the house calendar and nearly 100 on the senate cal endar. Only a few of the pills on the house calendar originated in the senate and of the bills on the senate caienoa- q very small percentage originated in the house This being true, practically all of the pending bills must be acted upoh by both houses or fail to become laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
.ANTELEASE BILL IS OPPOSED BY
 ADMINISTRATION
By VIM. n GoRMLEY

Montgomery. August 23.-(Special) Senator John Rogers of Sumter county and administration leaders in the senate are said to be opposed to- the Orr measure enacted on Friday, and which will abolish the present convict lease system in Alabama not later than January l. 1923. The administra- ton is said to be lined up in favor of the Rogers bill, which will permit the state to work it's convicts in state mines at the University of Alabama.
 That the administration is opposing the Orr measure was said to have been shown on Friday when Representative Lynne of Morgan county voted for two amendments of Representative Dansby which would have killed the effective ness of the bill The governor is known to be anxious to abolish the lease sys-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Only One Important Bill Made LatU During 18-Days
 Legislature Is In Session
By ". J. ROLES

Montgomery, August g. tSpeeiaL-only twelve more legislative days of the pres ent legislature remain. In the : weeks since the legislature convened, on July s, for the last part of the split session, there have been eighteen legislative days and just one bill of general application throughout the state and of any consid- erabe importance has been made into law. That is the workmen's compensa- ton act which caused a bitter fight at the winter session.
 The administration supported that measure The administrations programme includes new codes for the schools, state health. highways, convicts, welfare. and for the charitable and other state insti- tutions. Only one of these so far has passed either house and none of them both houses. In the remaining twelve days it will be a physical fmpossibility to enact all Of the laws proposed on these subjects. There is a strong opposition to each of them
 The appropriation bill has not yet been introduced, and it is doubtful if it can De
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
FIRST INNING WON ON
 CLEARING DISTRICT BILL

Montgomery, August 23.-(SpeciaL) When the senate committee made a favorable report on the senate bill of Senator John Craft of Mobile county, which will provide for the creation, organization and maintenance of stun D and land clearing districts in the state, the first inning was won. The meas ure is sponsored by a large number of persons all over the state. It will per init the clearing. with money derived from bond isues in the various dis tricts, of the stump lands which axe not now fitted for agricultural purposes for sanitary or agricultural reasons. The various districts are permitted to assess the cost of "stumping" against the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
P0SLAM VITAL
 TOSUFFERERS
 FROM ECZEMA

it you have eczema, your prompt use of 'oslam may mean all the difference pss- cen immediate comfort and long pe- roe of itching distress. Take the easy, p 'ea ant way to quick relief. Apply Poslam fieh5 on the raw places that burn and itsh Feel burden lifted the skin is soothed and pacified. You will know then to what high state of efficiency this re- liahle remedy has been brought. Poslam is concentrated. Short treatment suffices for mos minor troubles
 Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th St, New York City.
 Poslam Soap. medicated with Poslam, should be used if skin is tender and sensi- tive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
BOYS BAND TO GIVE SUNDAY CONCERT AT
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM

The Boys Industrial School band will play at the sing to be held at the North Birmingham playground this afternoon at o'clock when a special programme has been arranged by Edward E. Shum- way, sing organizer of the war camp community service. At 6 o'clock MT. Shumway will conduct the sing at the Ensley park, while at o'clock a sing will be held at East Lake park, when he will be assisted by Miss Margaret Antwine.
 Much interest is being manifested in the song leaders class which meets at war camp community service headquar- ters every Friday night and there is a large membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Prominent Alabamian
 Dead in Alexandria

Mobile, August 23.-(Special.)-E. Wam- ren Christian, 73. well known retired merchant of this city and prominent throughout the south as an officer of the United Confederate veterans, died today at Alexandria, Va, according to news received here. The body will be brought to Mobile for burial. He was widely known throughout Alabama and Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

ed r termination to go after things ia an nimous fashion for Tuscum bla' Variol5 subjects were discussed py thoss "a ending the meeting relative to tbeir importance to Tuscumoia and the sdvancanie ent of and uplift of the ma eri,.i ngs of the city
 Officers of the organization were siected e. follows: J. E. Delo1y, Jr., president. E. J. Henneger, vice-presi- 3eat. an5 James H. Palmer, secretary. 4 membership committee was appoint ed. consisting of E. J. Henneger, R. D. Byde. John W. Curry, Dr. M. M. Pierce a-T r l. Deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Special Clerks Given
 Increase of Salary

Through the efforts of Postmaster R. B. smyer. 12 special clerks doing steno- graphic and technical work at the locaI postoffice received announcement that they had been granted an increase in pay from sl500 to $500 annually. The in- crease is effective July 1, and these clerks were not promoted at the time the others were given an increase in sal ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, August -(SpeciaD-Filing of the will of the late Miss Mary l.. Me Gee yesterday disclosed the fact that she bequeathed the principal part of her es- tate, the McGee hotel, to the Catholic church, to be shared equally between the Catholic church of. Huntsville, the Cath
 ollie Orphans home in the diocese of Mo bile, and for the education of the priests
 of the diocese of Mobile.
 Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen, bishop of the diocese of Mobile. is named executor ,1f the will without bond, and, while the ex- ecutor is emI owered to use his own Judg-
 ment in handling the estate, the testa- trix expressed a ldesire that the McGee hotel founded here by her father. be re- tained if possible and operated for the
 benefit of the church. the orphans home and for education of priests. The hotel Is worth something over s1Oo.000 and Miss McGee was the possessor of other prop erty here, including fine residence. She left her piano to the parochal school and all her jewelry. books. furniture. silver ware, cut glass, etc, to two cousins, Mrs Mary McManus and Mrs. Ella O'Hearn' both of St Louis. About s6.oo0 was dis posed of 'n special bequests to relatives, friends and charities, and there is be- quest of s4ooo to the bishop of the dio- cese of Mobile for the holding of special
 masses for the repose of the souls of Miss
 McGee's father and mother. stepmother
 and herself.
 | Judge R. C. Brickell, of the circuit cou,f, has had Sheriff J. c. Lowe issue
 ordkrs for the suspension of all slot ma chimes. punch boards and other devices
 that are operated in many estapnsn
 rents here under state and county H. i icenses Licenses had been tsued for the operation of dozens or them from July | 1 to January 1.
 l The cotton gins anc warehouses ot huntsville and Madison county are ne- 1 lu. made ready for the approach of the | entton season which will open shortly
 a ter the first of September The ware i n ,uses are more nearly full than they
 rave ever been before at this season | nd some of them are to be enlarged as
 oon as possible.
 i The farmers have all laid by their cot
 ton crop The last two weeks have
 changed their outlook on the future and
 they now believe that with late fall
 they will have good crop in this coun-
 ty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
T{ RNER- WALL

Mr ara Ms. A. L. Wall of this city, aonoaacs the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lillisl isssh, to Vernon Lee Turner, of New Ysr}f City. ti e wedding to be sol emnisad Sap ssmbeF 3. at the home of the bri9es parents in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
WILL OPERATE HOTEL

camp Cooper, of this city, who has Seer como ated with the Sheffield hotel Tor soua time past has leased the Neff House on Main street in Tuscumpla' and nene sfo,th the hostelry will be oparAteG under his management. He aasulr Cd char ge this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

Steel is a kind of iron that can be easily hammered out thin without cracki2g and can be. made extremely hard by being heated and then alloy to cool quickly. It is different fire " ordinary iron because of the amount carbon in 1t. Wrought iron contain less Ncarbon than steel and so it can not be made so hard; cast iron contain more and so is brittle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
nr Es M.lfIrGOMERY

w r dks field secretary of the oleert rs 4f. SQncay school associa- ion, has FstUrlfd rom Montgomery where he aH o3en visiting friends and aonferrin wifh Alabama Sunday hool assneIa 9u workers for several tf ys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
NEW CLUB ORGANIl

At meeting held at the 0t1" hals this week, largely attended aH local business men, the Tuscumbia CotameJ
 cial club was organized. The meeting was featured by marked interest and enthusiasm, and those present a%hioit-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
REf.EIVEs pROMOTTON

James T. Cfe1dloe, for many years in the store Eseper's department of the Southern railway s9mpany, has re- gently be pcrrf to travehng store-ket r2aJ with head 1uartere
 Nh f.O s{a ttiVe of Tuscum- 5ie Gr4 aas here have been plsHaad N Incement in the xx eire C. fez ro1d company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

tenn. but is said to favor the working of the convicts in the state-owned mines at the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
THE WEATHE,i2 x
By Associated Press Weather Forecast
Washington, August 2

Washington, August B." aatneI forecast for Alabama, Georgia ana &is- sissippi Local showers and thunder storms probably Sunday and Monday.
 Tennessee: Showers and thur Ter storms Sunday; Monday partly loudly, local showers and thunderstorms in east portion; not much change in tenn perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

The Anglican Eynod of Canada, by a large majority refused to admit wo- men as delegates.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
s0D DOUBLES SOLDIER GUARD IN qNAHA FOLLOWING THIRTY EIGHTH NEGRO OUTRAGE ON WHITE WOMEN

OMAHA Neb, Oct .-(4o)-FolloWng the discovery another outrage perperated white woman by a ne J. Major General leonard Wood tonight placed double ard around the Omaha black belt in order prevent an r race war from starting. The whites alarmed over crimes being committed by the negroes and are angered beyond bounds. Even the presence o armed troops t> not stop them from taking summary action.
 The latest outrage committed by all unknown negro no criminaly assualted Mrs. w. C. Wisener i'll shed at Ic rear oi her home The Womans young found her oud and gagged and called his mothers brother to the enc The had been cruelty attacked and beaten into >cI,biiy by the assauItng brute who then bound and ggcd her After the assault the negro left his victim tight bound and gagged that she was unable to summon | when she recovered consciousness.
 As soon as the news of the latest crime became knOWn zen, began making preparations pay visit to the black Eel here last Sunday, when mob fire to the county "a uoritie again called in the military authorities who
 in control of the city. Armed soldiers are patromg
 ee~ o the black belt and forces posted near Y Il to De ready for any emergency caI
 -- DETAILS SUPPRESSED
 r OIAHA. Neb, Oct 1.-(49-At the request of Gen Il Wood the details of the Wsener crime being with d from the general public only the barest of facts being eu out The detaI~ sa olic> 1fiT~iaa show the crme be one the reVOltng Ot series of 58 similar its made the black belt in this city since June 1.
 The indignation of the white population of the city lS eIse OnlN a little touch would be necessary stir the pole into drastic action The situation is still serious neral Wood recognizes the temper of the people and OOO iers are patrong the section where trouble, if any oc- s is sure break out.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
Omaha Is Again Facing Race War
GARY PLACES COMPANIES STAND
 BEFORE COMMITTEE; DECLARES NO
 BRUTALITIES HAVE BEEN ALLOWED

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-(H9-E. H. Gary, chairman o the executive board of the United States Steel Corpora ton the stand before the committee inves gatng the steel strike and gave the companies side of the dispute He declared that the did not strike of their town voition but forced waIkou by their leaders. Our men, he asserted "are returning work in increasing numbers every day"
 He declared that the United States Steel corporation paid the highest wages of the basic industries of the entire world He cmphacaly denied that the company has mis- treated its charged by the steel strikers committee He said that the strikers charging that corporation ployees killed Mrs. Fannie Selens Breckenridge Penn syvana time ago Mr. Gary said that the steel poraon has works Breckenridge and that he believed coa miners probably killed the accidentally The absrdity of the charge according the witness is shown by the fact that the corone verdict in the showed that corporation agent connected with the murder Sena Phpps said that the verdict which reference made would be filed with the committee.
 DEPRFCIATES UNION CONTROL,
 Mr. Gary occupied the witness stand for several hours In conclusion he told the committee his views union la bor He said that the control of American industries by la Dor unions would the decay and dropping off of pro ducton He declared that it would mean that America not keep up the with the world "It would that would be put a condition 1 tear England is n,"
 He asserted that the average unled worker is getting $5 and the average skilled worker SO70 in the steel plants Our employees he continued "Were satisfied with wages and conditions and did strike but forced do by their union leaders, Many them have returned work already and each day finds increasingly large number back at york;"
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
BALLOON DERBY
 GETS UNDER WAY
TEN BALLONS START IN NATION. AL BALLOON RACE FROM
 ST, LOUIS, MO.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1.-LPy-Ten bal looms representing six cities entered the national balloon race which start ed here today. All of the aircraft got away on schedule time Major A. B. Lambert, of the Missouri Aero nautical society is directing the con test. Four of the entrants were form erly balloon instructors in the army.
 The entry list follows: Captain Elmer G. MarshuetZ, St, Louis; Cap tain Carl w. Dammann, Wichita, Kansas; Ernest & Cole, St. Louis; ; John s. McKibben, St. Louis; C. L. Bumbaugh, Indianapolis; H. E. Honeywell, Kansas City. Mo; Ralph Upson, Akron, O.; Warren Rasor, Brookville, O.; William Assman, St. Louis; Paul M. Mccullough, St. Louis
 Most of the contestants, according to Major Lambert, are flying newly constructed balloons with view to breaking all established long distance and endurance records
 Prizes of $500 for the winner, and $500 and $2OO for the second and third places, respectively, have been offered by the Missouri Aeronautical society
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
0KLAH0MANS DRIVE SENATOR REED
 OUT OF BUILDING WITH RAIN OF
 ROTTEN EGGS; REFUSE TO HEAR HIM

ARDMORE, Okla, Oct. L. (A0 Senator Reed, of
 Missouri obstacle in his campaign against the league of nations here tonight when 6OO people ampeded before he had opportunity say anything and drove him ire the audorrm glad escape before it could do him injury As it was the made the target for shower Of eggs of questionable character and undoubted age.
 Senator Reed billed speak in opposition the league of nations He found an audience of about 6OD people awaiting him in the hall Everything went along fl until the mayor concluded his introduction and the advanced the front of the platform begin his address, Then the trouble broke loose From the eggs dropped and around the speaker it appeared almost every person in the house had brot along supply and using it. Then the lights extingushed cut the wires With unearhly howl the crowd started for the stage and Senator Reed with the remains of many eggs cnging him. took his heels making forced exit ahead of the crowd without even beginning on his speech,
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
FLOODS DESTROY
 MEXICAN TOWNS
ARE HOMELESS IN FLOODED AREA; ONE TOWN
 COMPLETELY WIPED OUT.

MEXICO CITY Mexico. Oct. l. (P)-F Floods from the Chiaahhka riv- CT today swept over vast tract of country, totally wiping out the town of Clifton and damaging several oth- CT villages, In Clifton alone 600 homes were carried away and thous- ands of people are homeless as a result of the high water
 It is unknown whether or not there are any casualties. It is possible that many people have lost their lives. The river valley is completely under water and many farmers have had their homes and possessions swept away in the raging torrent.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
ALBERT VISITS
 NINETEEN TOWNS
BELGIAN ROYALTY PARTY WILL BE ENTERTAINED AT MANY
 AMERICAN CITIES.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. l.-(P) King Albert, of Belgium, and his party, will visit a total of nineteen Ameri can cities. according to an announce include all sections of the country touching even the Pacific coast, The party is expected to arrive here on October 24, and the king and queen will be the guests of President and Mrs. Wilson at the White House dur ing their stay in the national capitol
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
C0NFEREES ARE
 ABLE TO AGREE
AND HOUSE CONFEREES REACH AGREEMENT ON EN-
 FORCEMENT MEASURE.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-(P)-A l. re, port from the conference committees received by both houses of congress this afternoon stated that the con ferees have reached an agreement on the prohibition enforcement bill and a complete report will be made in both houses tomorrow. It is expected that both the senate and house will approve of the bill as agreed upon by the conference com mittee and pass the bill this week, It will probably go to the President early next week for signature. The agre eement was reached after sey- eral days apparently hopeless dead lock
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-10-02
RUSS GENERAL
 MAKES APOLOGY
.POLOGIZES TO GENERAL GRAVES FOR ARREST OF AMERI-
 CAN SOLDIERS.

WASHINGTON, D. C, Oct, 1-lP)
 The Russian ambassador today formally notified the state department that General Rozanoff has apologized to General Graves for the Iman in cident An American officer, Captain Johns, and Corporal Sperling were re- gently arrested at man by Cossacks, and Corporal Sperling was tiogged by the cossacks.
 General Graves, the American com mander at Vladivostok, sent a force to Iman and arrested three cossacks as hostages for the security of the two Americans and sent note to General Rozanoff demanding an i'm mediate apology for the incident.