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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11

The house committee on penitentiary and criminal laws gave the bill a hear ing today. This plan, adopted by the senate has not met with much favor in the house and it is doubtful if it will pass. Senator John A. Rogers of Sumter county appeared before the committee and urged that it be reported out favor ably. Referring to sale of university mineral lands in the past, Senator Rogers declared that the institution had been robbed of over 2, coo acres of coal lands and now has only about 25,O00 acres left. that coal lands now leased to individuals or corporations bring in only eight cents royalty, whereas, he asserted, some or \ these are sub-leased at 90 cents a ton, thus netting 22 cents profit to the lessee
 Senator Rogers did not mince words in referring to those persons who oppose working convicts in the coal mines upon the theory that it is inhuman, cruel ana unhealthy He advocated paying a cer- tain per cent of their earnings to their wives and other dependents and of set ting aside another certain per cent as fund with which they can start life anew when their terms expire, claiming that if would be an incentive to them to be better men and when released to take
 
 the place in society their creator intended for them. He opposed working them on the roads
 KILBY FAyORS ROADS
 Governor Kilby, in his message, rec commended that the convicts be workeo on the roads. He and Senator Rogers therefore have diametrically opposite views on this proposition. Governor Kilby says it is better for them than working in the mines. Senator Rogers contends that 1t is cruel, that some or the convicts are not criminals at heart hut through unfortunate circumstances are sent to the penitentiary. and to put these In stripes with balls and chain around their feet and expose them to public gaze would crush out whatever spark of manhood that might remain in them. It is not believed this bill will pass, and even if it does the governor is convinced after inyestiga- tion that it would not be feasible for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
NEGRO BADLY HURT
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Will Cleveland, negro, was struck by an automobile driven by John F. Dode, S04 Ridgely apartments, and seriously injured yesterday afternoon.
 The accident happened at Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street while Cleveland was in the act of crossing the street. He was carried to the Hill- man hospital, where he is reported to be seriously hurt. Mir. Dodd appeared at police headquarters, reported the ac- cident and made bond on a charge of reckless driving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
Peace Treaty and League Of Nations
 Discussed in House
Debate Precipitated by Opposition From Geneva Representative, Who Disapproves Reso- lutiOn Because China Not
 Given Fair DeaF'
By W. J. BOLES.

Montgomery, July 1O.-(SpecaL) )-What to do with the state convics of the important questions the sature must sove Several suggestions have been made cudng working them by the state coal mines owned by the University of Alabama working them farms factories and the highways During the winter senate passed bill authorizing the to investigate the fea bty of leasing university coal lands opening them and working convcts in them This bill pending house when the legislature recessed in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
Ratification Resolution Recommitted to Committee
 of Georgia Legislature
By Associated Press

Atlanta, July 10.-Advocates in the Georgia senate of the proposed federal constitutional amendment for woman suffrage succeeded late today in hav- ing the ratification resolution in the senate recommitted to the constitu- tional amendment committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11

district, to take the place of Col. Wil- liam H. McKleroy, who died last Tues day; l.. J. Haley of Birmingham to sue ceed w. F. Wilcox, who was unable to be at the convention; c. B. Rainey of Walker, who takes the place of John H. Bankhead, Jr In the Tenth district, and W, T. Sanders of Athens, to fill va cancy in the membership at large.
 Under the plan of procedure adopted, all resolutions when read were referred to the committee on resolutions without morning. A number of resolutions were offered, one by c. w. L. Smith of Es- cambia, which memorializes the legisla- ture to pass laws that will give relief to cities and towns in the matter of high way building and maintenance, one in dorsing the governors message, read to the legislature last Tuesday by President Cramton to suppress the crime of steal ing automobiles, one demanding that all automobile license taxes collected be re- turned to the counties in which they are collected; memorializing the legislature to provide for the submission to the voters of the state the question of $25,- 100000 highway bond issue.
 Dr. Frank Willis Barnett of The Age Herald made a motion directing the sec retary to draw up resolutions of sympa- thy and condolences in respect to the memory of the late William H. McK1e- roy of Anniston, who was one of the or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
JURY COMMISSION IS
 ABOLISHED BY HOUSE BILL
By W. J. BOLES

Montgomery, July 10.-(Special)-Unde the provisions of bill passed by the house of representatives today, the pres- Ieft jury commission is abolished and the old system of selecting jurors restored. win the exception that the county board bf Revenue or county commissioners will 74SN 4A jury commissioners instead of the Bf&batF judge, sheriff and circuit clerk.
 1St5 tfovision was inserted as an amend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
ALDERMANIC SYSTEM SOUGHT BY CRAFT
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Montgomery. July o.-(special)-Hop- ing to get back the old system of mu- nicipal government for the city of Mo 'tdlA, Senator John Craft- of Mobile coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11

ment offered by Representative Ross Of Jefferson. Another amendment limits the compensation of boards of revenue for this service to that now received by jury commissions.
 The house ways and means committee has fixed Wednesday, July 16, at o'clock in the afternoon, as the time when per sons interested in the revenue bill will be heard. Originally there was a tenta- tive agreement to take it up tomorrow, but it will be impossible to get copies of the bill from the printer before Monday and partly for that reason the committee decided to put it off until Wednesday. The coal, iron ore and lumber and tim Der interests are expected to have repre- sentatives here at that time to discuss the tonnage and timber footage tax pro visions of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
Mosquito BItes

Just as soon as you feel the effect of the Malarial Germs after being bitten by Malaria Mosquitoes. it is advisable to take GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC to destroy the Germs and remove the Impurities. Pleasant to take. soc per bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
By W. J. BOLES

Montgomery, July 0-(Special) )-Over 1000 delegates are attending the conven- ton of the Alabama Highway Improve ment association which met in the city auditorium at 2 O clock this afternoon They came from nearly every county in the state, a large, per cent of them com ing by automobile. There were only about 10 machines to make the trip down from Birmingham, a disappointing num- her. in view of the fact that over 25 cars had been promised. Those that did make the trip in automobiles drove over rough and muddy roads and at times through more or less heavy rainfall. Members of the county board of revenue arrived in Montgomery about il o'clock last night and were mingling with state officials, legislators and politicians at the state capitol bright and early this morning.
 President Fred J. Cramton called the convention to order at clock and after an invocation by Judge Adams, a wei come address by Robert H. Jones, presi- dent of the Montgomery county board of revenue, and a response by Judge w. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa, he filled va cancies on the committee on resolutions as follows
 J. c. Sproul of Anniston for the Fourth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
TO DO W77H CONVlCTS PUZZLLNG STATE SOLONS1
THE WEA THEIR

Alabama and Mississippi-Partly cloudy north. probably local showers in south portion Friday and Saturday.
 Georgia-Local thunder showers Friday and probably Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11

Miss Annie Hnyes-Aged AZ, died at the residence, 2411 Eighth avenue, north, Wednesday night Funeral services from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, with interment in Elm< wood
 Mrs, Lula Maske-Aged 23. died at the residence, 3511 Avenue F, yesterday at 12 o'clock. The remains were sent to Acton last night by Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11

Three large Mexican states, Yucatan, Sonora and Chihuahua, have adopted pro- hibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
Local Data
WATCHMAN KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED
 BY HIGHWAYMAN

". H. Mathews, night watchman for the Birmingham fertilizer plant. was knocked in the head and painfully in- jured and robbed of $2.25 in change and his gun by an unknown negro early yesterday morning.
 MT Matthews was making his rounds at the plant when he was struck on the head with a blunt instru ment. The blow felled him and when he started to arise a second blow fol- lowed. which rendered Mathews in an unconscious condition. The high wayman then wrenched the gun from his hands, robbed him and escaped
 Mr. Mathews called for assistance and some neighbors responded, who called police headquarters. He was carried to the Hillman hospital and was yesterday removed to his home,- APO Ninth avenue. Detectives have been assigned to the case and from description given them by MT Mathews they hope to apprehend the assailant.
 Pessoa Proclaimed President
 By Associated Press
 Rio Janeiro, July 10-Congress today proclaimed pr. Epitacio Pessoa president of the republic for the term ending 1922.
 Dr. Pessoa, after lengthy visit to Europe, is now on his way to Rio Jan eiro, having sailed from New York July G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-11
Pessoa Proclaimed President

by NssubIdtbd Ff6sS Rio Janeiro, July 10-Congress today proclaimed Dr. Epitacio Pessoa president of the republic for the term ending 1922.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
HIGHWAY FUNDS LOW: FAvoRs
ELECTION To INCREASE COZ.
sTITUTIoNAL LIMITATION
PEOPLE HAVE THE AUTHORITY
Eugene Member Of Commission
Would Extend Limit 80 State
Could Bond Up 10 $50. 10000

Roseburg. Ore, Sept. 2O.--oregon
now has under contrad s17.5O0. .O0O
worth OF road work, OF which some
s13, 100000 worth is I'm Western
Oregon. Under the Shackleford bill.
s. 800, 900 OF federal road money IL
apportloned to Oregon. The state
bonding limit. as at present set by
the constitution. Is $4,000. 900.
Therefore Oregon must either con-
tent itself with less roads or extend
through the initiative It's constitu-
tlonal bonding limit.
These are the conclusions reach
ed by X. A. Booth, state highway
commissioner, and set forth by him
in a talk to the Oregon judges and
commissioners.
On the face OF prospective in.
come from automobile licenses, gas
oline tax and the quarter-mill tax
Mr.. Booth estimates further bond
issues can be made, In the event
that they are unauthorized by the
people. without increase OF the
present taxes, and he thinks that at
the next general election the limit
should be extended to make possible
a bonding total OF $25. 5.O00,00 or
$50. 100000. The revenues for the
year year are estimated by Mr.. Booth
ais follows:
License, about $500. 900; gas
tax. about 100000; mill tax. $780,
600 to $500, 900.
The sentiment for good roads.
says Mr., Booth. is pressing the
commission too hard. causing err
rors, delinQuencles and waste. Out
OF about 100 contractors, he says.
there are only l3 that are not de-
linQuent. and these are merely up
to the contract requirements in
point of time. Road work in Ore
gon Is also costing more than was
estimated for these three reasons
The roadbed and surface are wider
than first planned; the base is
heavier; the cost of equipment, ma
terial and labor is very much more
than formerly
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
PROH|S DETERMINED
TO .SHR|vEL TONGUES

Salem, Ore. Sept. 20.-In case
prosecutions are necessary to pre-
vent the sale in Oregon of a malt
and hop syrup" the persons intro
ducing the product into the state
will be the first affected. according
to g statement made by Attorney
General Brown today. The syrup is
put up in two-pound containers and
III made up according to directions
will produce beer having alcoholic
strength of at least 2Ia per cent, ac-
cording to the attorney general.
In an attempt to evade the prohi-
bition law. the attorney general
points out, warning has been
placed on the label which advises the
purchaser to use only half of the
contents of the can at one time. In
this way the alcohol in the finish.
ed product would be reduced suffi.
oiently to meet, 1t is said, the de-
mands of the prohibition law.
The attorney general declared the
syrup is a plain evasion of the Ore
gon prohibition law and any attempt
to sell the product in this state will
We followed by prosecution.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
TAX PAYMENTS BEFORE
OCTOBER s IS ADVISED

Portland. Sept. 20.-,Payment OF
the second lnstallment OF 1919 taxes
must be made by October In order
TO avoid delinquency penalties and
interest charges. according TO the
tax department. interest II charged
at the rate OF l2 per cent after octo.
ber 3 and penalty OF per cent IL
imposed after November 8. As Oc.
tobcr 8 falls on Sunday this year
all taxes paid in person must reach
the office not later than Saturday
october I. Payments sent by mail
and bearing postmark OF October
will he received Provisions OF the
law follow:
The first half OF all taxes legally
levied and charged shall be paid on
or before the 9Th day OF April next
following. and the second half on or
before the 9Th day OF October next
following.
'ut Nual -Fu anu WI
lected on any tax or half OF q tax not
so paid. at the rate OF per cent per
month or fraction OF month until
paid.
"All taxes not paid on or before
said 5th day OF October shall become
delinquent and II not paid on or he
fore the 9th day OF November next
following penalty OF per cent
shall he charged and collected there
on. in addition to the interest provid-
cd herein.
THE days herein specified and
provided are final as to the applica-
tion OF interest and penalty charges,
irrespective OF any such day or date
falling on Sunday or other legal
holiday"
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
BIG PRIZES OFFERED
FOR SAFE A|RPLANES

London, Sept. 20.-Prizes aggre-
eating $4,000 will be offered for
efficiency in flying craft to be shown
in the aircraft safety competition
which the government will hold
March l next. All entrants must be
British.
The object is to ascertain the best
types of airplanes in which it will
be safe to travel and which, in par
ticular, will be capable of rising
from and alighting in small space.
Two types of machines will be en-
tered-small machines with carry
ing capacity of two, and large ma
chimes with carrying capacity OF is
exclusive of crew.
The first prize for the small ma
chine will be $4,000. second s20.-
900. third $4,000. First prize for
the large machine will be 100000,
second $4,000. third $4,000. En-
tries are to close December 81 next.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
JOHNSON SAYS It IS
NO TIME TO HESITATE

st. Paul. Mimi, Sept. 20.-Sen-
ator Hiram johnson closes his tour
of the middle west where with
speeches today and returns to Wash
ington to aid in the fight on the
league. In his noon speech. the SEN
ator declared:
81 care nothing for the man who
will not listen to both sides of an
important question, or refuses to
form an opinion and take positive
stand in regard to a vital issue. This
is the time when men cannot halt,
hesitate or pussy-foot. They must
take sides on the league issue, be-
cause it is the most important ques-
tion to come up since the Civil war"
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
ONE OF MORGAN FIRM
TO FISH THE ROGUE

Thomas Cochrane. a member OF
the j. p. Morgan company or New
York, and DR.. c. ID. Lee. also of New
York, says the Portland Telegram,
are making last preparations for one
long hunting and fishing vacation in
Southern Oregon and Hounboldt
county, Cal. They are visiting Port
land few days, picking up lnforma-
tion regarding Western hunting
and visiting with the Failing fami.
lies. who are old friends.
Tomorrow Cochrane and DR.. Lee
will leave with two cars. one for pes.
sengers and one with baggage. They
win fish In the Rogue river for o
week, From there they will go tc
Eureka, Cal, where they will be
Joined by Eastern friends and &C
with horses and dogs into the will
derness where bear and deer abound
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
STEAMSHIP SUNK;
5O ARE MISSING

Key West. Sept. 20.-Tmbedded in
quicksand under 40 feet of water,
of Rebecca shoals lighthouse, divers
today found the hulk OF vessel be-
lieved to be the Spanish passenger
liner Valbanera, which has been
missing since the eastern portion OF
the Gulf of Mexico was swept by a
hurricane ten days ago.
The divers employed by the Cuban
consul here, after the sunken wreck
was discovered by a United States
coast guard vessel. reported that the
name Calbanera could be made out
clearly, but no trace was found of
the 800 passengers and $50 members
of the crew reported aboard the liner
when she left Spain for Havana.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
GREAT OFFENSIVE
ONO[DBACHELORS
5000 Well To do English Women
VIII Invade United states In
Search Of Husbands

New York, Sept. 2o.-Five thou
sand well to do British women deter
mined to obtain American husbands
soon will arrive in the United States
according to warning issued to
bachelors today by Mrs. 8. C. sey-
mour Of Camden. n. j.. who has Just
returned from Europe. Mrs. Sey-
mour was employed by the military
authorities to supervise the trans
portation OF the war brides of Ameri-
can soldiers in different parts OF Eu-
rope. She announced the matrimon-
ial army OF invasion had already ap-
Piled for passports and would arrive
as soon as the present restrictions
are lifted. which is expected to be
on October /.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
1SO YANKS BLINDED
IN FIGHT WITH HUNS

Washington, Sept. '2O.-I.atest re-
ports give the number of the A. i,
f. blinded in the war to be,1S0. Re-
education means much for this class
OF men, and about one-third of these
blinded soldiers are now availing
themselves of the opportunities for
training under the direction of the
federal board for vocational educa-
tion.
Poultry raising has been tested
and proved to be a lucrative vocation
for blind men, With the assistance
of members OF their families these
blinded soldiers are making good al
it. Osteopathy and massage are at.
ira ting others as occupations desir.
Die for the Mind.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
MEXICO WORRYING
ABOUT INVASION
Socialists Rally Around Carranza;
Claim Wall Street Wants 10
Change Mexican Government

Mexico city. Sept. 20.--The Mexl-
can National Socialist party In a
resolution which El Heraldo De Mex
leo asserts was adopted 'at con-
ference" Of party leaders. ddhounces
Intervention by the United States
and allies Itself with the efforts OF
President Carranza. The resolution
us printed is TRADE against capI-
talism and asserts the exercise OF
armed force against Mexico TO over
throw the Carranza government
would be- only TO secure one more
obedient 10 Wall Street." It issues
a call to Mexican workers to unite
against Intervention and to prevent
this "hideous rape of young, aspir-
Ing ann demoeracy-lovIng nation"
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
DauILAREs THERE ~ NOTHING
THEREIN 10 INTEi,FERE WITH
AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY
PREDICTS GREAT PROSPERITY
Prosidcat Given Noisy Welcome ut
Lars Angeles, Despite Ills Roquest
For Peaceful Day

watertown. n. y, Sept. 20.-"Thc
Iroaiy should he ratified Without de-
lay and without change" Secretary
lansing declared today. In his first
public utteranco since the statement
OF william e, BulIitt before the sen
ato committee. alleging that LANSING
said last May that II the American
people knew what was In the treaty
they would defeat Il.
Mr. Lansing said today; I'm the
treaty there Is nothing which In
vades the sovereignty of this repub'
Tie, or which limits the full exercise
of that sovereignty"
The secretary made no direct ref
erence to the Bulhtt testimony. lie
said he believed we are approachinr
an era OF prosperity unsurpassed In
the worlds history,
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
MAKE CANADA AN EXCEPTION;
URGE DEPORTATION OF ALL
UNDESIRABLES
OUTLINE A FINE PROGRAM
Ask That Only American Citizens BE
Allowed 10 Engage in Commercial
Fishing; Want Flag to Fly

Portland, Sept. .2O.-Newspapers
heretofore published I'm foreign lang
uages shall print correct translations
in English In parallel columns.
Congress urged TO appoint a com
mittee to Investigate and deport
alien slackers.
These are foremost in the de-
mands of the American Legion of
Oregon. as expressed in the resolu-
tons adopted yesterday at the first
state convention. Other resolutions
DepOred the use OF the World
topography" now In the seventh and
eighth grades OF the Oregon schools
because II lauds the former German
empire. drawing comparisons that
tend TO place the United States in
unfavorable light when compared
with Germany. II also contains a
picture of the kaiser.
Asked that no immigrants from
foreign countries shall land on Unit
ed States soil for two years. possib-
ly longer. because, as brought out by
Lester w. Humphreys. no desirable
people will be allowed 20 leave their
native lands for long time to
come. Canada was made an excep-
tion to this demand.
Lauded Astoria post of the Amer
lcan Legion for its fight on /. w.
WIS and undesirable people, and
pledges the loyal Astorians' support
in their fight against the reds.
Favored good lands If any are
given former service men instead of
the almost worthless kind said TO
have been offered in some places.
And also called attention to the fact
that Japanese are rapidly acquiring
the best farm and fruit lands on the
Pacific coast.
Pledged support to Seattle to help
land the 1920 national convention of
the American Legion.
Asked that laws be made prohibit
ing any but American citizens from
engaging in commercial fishing in
Oregon waters.
Asked that 10 minutes each school
day be devoted to patriotic exercises
in all the schools, and that the Stars
and Stripes fly from every school
house and be displayed at all po-
litical meetings.
Favored making. honorary men,
bers Of the American Legion. the
parents Of all service men and WON.
en- who died during the war and who
would have been eligible to member
ship in the organization had they
lived.
Urged congress to aid in building
the Roosevelt military highway.
Asked towns and cities not to
make non-useful monuments in hon
or OF their service men. but instead
to erect memorials such as commun-
ity centers, auditoriums and club
houses for service folk.
Asked that the government change
its war risk insurance so the bene-
ficiary may get said insurance in
lump sum or in allotments as wish
ed; also reduce the rate on said in,
surance.
Asked that the United States EN-.
ployment service, continue.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-20
UNMASKED BANDITS
ROB RALSTON BANK

Omaha, Neb.. Sept. 20.-Two un-
masked bandits held up and robbed
the Citizens National Bank of Raj
ston, suburb Of Omaha five miles
south of here, after noon today, after
locking the cashier in cage and lin
ing four customers up against the
wall. They stole $4,000 and made
their escape.