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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
PRESS CLUB GIVES
 DINNER TO JINGLE JOE

Washington, October 1S-(SpeciaD Uncle Joe has lived as he liked to live for So-odd years and I pre- dict that he will live to be 100 years of age unless this d. prohibition in- terferes with his habits of life time"
 Thus spoke Representative Long worth to the members of the National Press club. celebrat ting Uncle Joe" night. His statement was greeted with applause and laughter. Con- tinuing. he declared that only three other men had served Congress as long Iowa Senator Merrill of Vermont, and Senator Frye of Maine
 "Of the more than 7500 men who have been members of Congress-" said Mir Longworth. just four have served longer than 40 years After another nine months. MT. Cannon will have served longer than any other indivii- ua1. And Mir Cannon has the unique distinction of having served all his time in the lower House"
 Mir. Iongworth. who presided at the meeting, introduced ex-Speaker Champ Clark as the best beloved man on either side of the "aisle"-that which divides the republicans from the demo crats-and as the man who served eight years as speaker without hay- ing made an unfair ruling Mir Clark regaled his audience by much interest ing history and paid reminiscent trib- ute 10 Mir. Cannon. Speaker Gillett also spoke complimentary and affec- tionately of the venerable legislator.
 MT. Cannon, by the programme, was permitted to 'reminisce ad lib" This he did. He began with his first term, which was during the administration of President Grant. and brought the story down to the second administra- tion of Woodrow Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
FIGURES COMPILED ON
 EXPENSES OF CITIES

Washington, October 13.-(SpeciaD Does the municipal government of Blr- mingham live within its income?
 Tn advance of the issuance of "Fi- nancial Statistics of Cities Popula- tion Greater Than so,ooo." Director of the Census Sam L. Rogers will not say. But the city commission will probably give the facts in the case for the Birmingham public.
 The figures of MT. Rogers deal with cities collectively. The specific cases will eventually be cited. The condi- ton of the municipalities, as a whole, he says, is good, although all but 80 spend more money than they receive.
 The following facts are authorized:
 In 147 of the 227 American cities of more than S0,00o population. the excess of expenditures for governmental for permanent improvements. over rev. enues during the fiscal year 1918 amounted to $70,923, 99o. or $3.4s per capita. In the remaining 80 cities, the excess of revenues over expenditures was $22,323.0 060, or $160 per capita. Taking the entire 227 cities as group. the excess of expenditures over reve- nues amounted to $4S,6o0.s30. or $1.42 per capita. The net Indebtedness of these cities averaged s77.53 per capita.
 The aggregate revenues of all the cities during the year were S1,124,- 094.Sss; the aggregate expenditures for current expenses and interest $9S4.- SS2.392; and the aggregate outlays, s27S. .3eS,437.
 Of the total revenues. $79o. 4s7, or 70 per cent, represents receipts from the various kinds of taxes. The bulk of this amount $705.723 153, was derived from the general property tax" made up of taxes on real and personal property. Of the remaining receipts from taxes the largest item, s35.576,3S3. was derived from taxes on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
CHURCH RECEPTION

Plans for the reception to be given Dr. and Mrs. I. F. Swallow by the offi- cers of the First Presbyterian church Thursday evening, October B, were dis cussed Monday afternoon at a meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the church. The reception will be given at the Presbyterian church and it is expected that several hundred people will att tend.
 missionary programme was car ried out at the meeting, which was led by Mrs. Swallow, with Korea as the topic. Talks were made by Mrs. Lucien Huey. whose subject was 'The Children of Korea" and Mrs. Walter Williams on "The Women of Korea" Mrs. George Waller read an interesting letter from a missionary on the GUS toms and status of women in Korea There was large attendance of mem bers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
HE CAN'T PRAISE
 IAN[AC TOO MUCH Owens Says It Relieved His Troubles-Has Been Feel
 ing Fine Ever Since

'I just can't say too much in praise of Tanlac,' said B. F. Owens, a wel-known business man of Oklahoma City, residing at 1012 East Eighth street, that city.
 For three or four years.' he con- tinued. 'I had suffered from catarrh. a bad stomach and other troubles After eating anything gas would form on my stomach and make me miserable for hours. I would become nauseated and suffer from headaches. My liver was sluggish, my back pained me dreadfully and my kidneys worried me so much could never get good nights sleep. was just about down and out, and al- though I took all kinds of medicines I found no relief till began taking Tanlac.
 My first bottle of Tanlac made mo feel so much better that kept 1t up. and after taking three bottles all my troubles were entirely gone and I haven't been bothered with them since. I sleep like a baby and eat anything I want; no medi- cine or treatment ever did me the good Tanlac has and I am glad to recommend it."
 All druggists sell Tanac.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
MISSION DAY

State mission day was observed al the Baptist Missionary union Monday afternoon with Mrs. M. l.. Morrell as leader. The meeting took place at the church and all four bands of the union met together, and carried out the programme for state missions that is held annually The devotional ex- ercises were conducted by Mrs. Morrell. and talks were made and papers read on the connection of the $75,000,0 900 campaign with state missions, those ap- bearing on the programme being Mrs. M. P. Reynolds. Mrs. W. P. Price and Mrs. J. T. Crofford.
 Love-" by Mrs. Gordon Vail, was fea- ture of the programme. At the con- clusion of the programme, a beautiful pageant, America was given by the Girls Auxiliary. under the direction of Mrs. N. B. Parker and Mrs. w. B. Ingram. The girls in white middy suits presented a most attractive pa- geant that was greatly enjoyed by the members of the Missionary union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
SHUMWAY TO DIRECT SING FOR SOLDIERS
 AT BANQUET TONIGHT

Edward F. Shumway sing organizer for the war camp community service will conduct the singing to be held tonight at the Tutwiler hotel in connection with the banquet for returned soldiers given by the Independent Presbyterian church A splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion.
 A special children's programme will be rendered at the North Birmingham play ground tomorrow evening at o'clock, when the sing will be directed by Mrs Shumway 2his programme has been ar ranged by the committee from the play ground and promises to be one of the most interesting held in some time.
 A community sing will be held Thurs day evening at o'clock at the Avondale cotton mills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14

in illicit liquor: the permit system for non-beverage makers. prescribers and sellers of liquor; the provisions defin- ing liquor nuisances and abatement of same; power to revoke permit; prohi- bition of liquor receipts, and formulas . seizing autos and illegally possessed liquors; granting state officers power to arrest and seize liquor; labelling and keering record of liquors made and sold; prohibitive tax upon illegally made and sold liquor"
 When asked about the weak points in the act Mir. Wheeler said: '"The weaker points are found in some of the restrictions made for non-beverage liquor and the large discretion given the courts in the fines and imprison- ment. There are not however, very many weak points in the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
THAN WH|SKEY FOR
 COLDS AND FLU. New Elixir, Called Aspiron- al, Medicated With Latest Scientific Remedies, Used and Indorsed by Euro pean and American Army Surgeons to Cut Short a Cold and Prevent Compli- cations.
Every Druggist in U. 5. In- structed to Refund Price While You Wait at Counter If Relief Does Not Come Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
 Relief, Quick Warm-Up.

s'' The sensation of the year in the drug trade is Aspironal. the two-minute cold and cough reliever authoritatively guaranteed by the laboratories tested approved and most enthusias tically endorsed by the high est authorities and proclaimed by the com mon people ten times as quick and effec- tive as whiskey, rock and rye, any other cold and cough remedy they have tried
 AZ drug stores are now supplied with the wonderful new elixir, all you have to do to get rid of that cold is to step into the nearest drug store, hand the clerk half dollar for bottle of Aspronal and tell him to serve you two teaspoonfuls with four tea spoonful lls of water in a glass. With your watch in your hand. take the drink at one swallow and call for your money back in two minutes if you cannot feel your cold fading gaway like dream within the time limit Don't be bashful, for all druggists rvite you and expect you to try it. Every body's doing 1t.
 When your cold or cough is relieved. take the remainder of the bottle home to your wife and babies for Aspironal is by far the safest and most effective, the easiest to take and the most agreeable cold and cough remedy for infants and children.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
Organization of Gold Star Association to
 Take Place Tomorrow

The Gold Star association will meet tomorrow morning at Il o'clock in the United States district court room to per feet plans for their organization This association is composed of parents and relatives of men killed in service during the recent world war, the first meeting having been held last week.
 According to the official records. there were 19o men from Jefferson county killed in action, and an effort is being made to get relatives of all of these boys inter- ested in this organization. The parents and members of the families of all men killed in Jefferson county are invited to attend the meeting tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
POLK AND LEWIS
 BOTH MENTIONED

Washington. October 13.-(SpeciaD Under Secretary of State Polk of New York and ex-Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago, are leading candI- dates for the vacant post of ambas- sador to Italy, according to informa- ton in well informed circles today.
 During the war. both faithfully served the cause of the administration. Both are from sections containing many Catholic-a consideration for a diplomatic post at the seat of Cath olicism.
 Henry r. Fletcher. ambassador to Mexico. once considered the favorite in the race for the Italian post, will return to Mexico City. it is under stood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
PEOPLE EAT MORE
 IN PROHIBITION TIMES

Washington. October 13-(Specia1) George NJ. Roberts. superintendent of weights and measures for the District of Columbia, has an explanation of why it costs so much to live in Wash ington--and elsewhere.
 People eat more since prohibition became effective he says in his an- nual report "An increase in food consumption means an increase in the family budget" he continues.
 The consumption of sugar has in- creased approximately 100 per cent since the inception of prohibition, it is claimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14

Rev L F. Swallow announces that he will preach at the First Presbyterian church next Sunday for the last time before he leaves for his duties in Mis- souri as state evangelist. MT. Swallow will leave next week for Missouri, but Mrs Swallow and children will stay at their home here until about the first of the year. Universal regret is ex- pressed over the decision of MT. Swal- low to leave the district, and it is ex- nected that the First Presbyterian church will be filled at the services next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
AUTOMOBILE LICENSES

ceived at the Bessemer probate office Monday after delay of about two weeks, and it is announced that the clerk of the office is ready to issue the receipts. There have been many calls in the past 10 days of persons desiring to pay the license, and the delay in the receiving of receipts and schedule has caused some confusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October Especial. LA meeting of the campaign committee of the Young Mems Christian association building organization win be held Tues day evening at the library that@win be in the nature of rally for the begin ming of the drIve. Every member of this committee IS urged to be present, as the preliminary work to be done by the special committee will be discussed at length.
 The drive will begin November and the campaign committee is anxious to have all preliminary work allotted their department finished in time for the active drive. It is planned to con- duct the drive to raise $100,000 for a Young Mems Christian association building within the next 30 days, which will take the concerted effort of all public spirited ptizens in Bessemer.
 number of women have been re- quested to assist the campaign com mittee in the clerical work to be done prior to the opening of the drive,- and they will meet with the committee Tuesday evening. Following the meet ing of the committee Tuesday evening. other committees will hold meetings egularly the next few weeks, making plans that will insure building for the city.
 Tax assessment forms for the year 1920 have been received at Bessemer, and k. c. Hines. deputy assessor, re- quests that property owners call at the office and make assessm ents as early as possible. There was slight delay in receiving the forms, and some changes in them complicates the office work to be done in connnection with making the assessments. There are number of new features as provided by the revenue bill, one of which is the income tax provision.
 All incomes must be assessed with the exception of 5000 or less for single persons and s2000 for married people. The exemptions formerly allowed on cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, poultry and household goods are no longer in effect. and an aggregate exemption of s150 al lowed on them. For this reason the work in the office has been greatly i'm creased, there being two forms to exc cute, while there was only one last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14

Pilots of the Alabama Aviation com pany state that they carried about 200 passengers during the Alabama State fair last week. The company is doing much to advertise the city, as they have visited several fairs during the season. also in carrying passengers from a distance who were attending the state fair. The company operated two planes during the week of the state fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Grover Hancock has been employed as a deputy sheriff in the Bessemer office, making five men at the local office. There were formerly four off cers employed at Bessemer, but the work of the office has recently been increased by the larger amount of civil work through the exclusive court juris diction law recently enacted by the leg islature. s. W. Karrh has recently been appointed a deputy at the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
HALLOWEEN TEA

A Halloween tea will be given by Circle No. 1, Pastors Helpers. the place to be decided upon at meet ing to be held next Tuesday Plans are being made to have the affair most attractive entertainment and the new officers recently elected by the circle are determined to make success of their first entertainment The regular monthly meeting of all circles will be held next Tuesday at the church and the meeting is inn portant in that it closes the years work of the organization.
 The Bessemer Hatikwah club will hold a meeting at the clubrooms Tues of importance will come before the members and full attendance is urged.
 Marriage licenses were issued today from the Bessemer probate office to the following: Rufus E. Harmon and Miss Lima Thompson: Dewey Johnson and Miss Minnie Co1yer.
 PERSONALS
 Mrs. Edwina Falkner will entertain the Tuesday Bridge club at the resi- dence of Mrs. s. E. Grout Tuesday aft ernoon.
 Mrs. Irby Pollard and Mrs. F. M. Douglas have returned to their home at Luverne. after spending the week end with Mrs. J. c. E. Gwin .
 Mrs. Francis Grant and son. of Mont gomery. are visiting Mrs. Charles Bent lev at the Matthews apartments.
 Miss Lucy s. Griffin has returned home, after spending the summer with relatives near Marion.
 MT. and Mrs. Lee Moody returned Monday from a visit to New York
 Mrs. Walter Humphrey will arrive early this week to be the guest of her sister. Mrs. E. l.. King
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
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Col, H. E. Hutchens, manager in the Birmingham district for the United States railroad administration, has gone to his old home in Georgia to visit his mother, who is reported to be seriously ill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
WHEELER C. fs IN
 NEW PROJ LAW

Washington labAr -(SpeciaD The House ha ra tolowed the Senate in agreeing ta the sauf' ence report of the bill siyt7R ef i've national prohibition, sab1ell asses perna- nently out he conaiG ation of Con- gress.
 The Sena sacpfel ne conference report wit cat 5eble The House talked abt F VI ,le and voted several tir once or ] rule making it's consid cetia7 iae 6usiness' of the House, asasg fn3tion to recoin- nit and g third time on a proposed agreemer1 wish The eport.
 Against the rate Representat lives Blackmon. Dent and McDuffie of the Alabama delegation. voted. On the motion to recommit. Representatives Blackmon, Dent McDuffie and Heflin voted "yea." Against agreement with the conference report. Representatives RIackmon and Dent voted.
 Wayne B. Wheeler s(affectionately known as 'Buttermilk') general coun- sel for the Anti-Saloon league, cites the following as the high points, in the prohibition code as adopted:
 'Definition of intoxicating liquor one-half of one per cent alcohol by volume: and prohibition of possession of beverage liauor outside of a pri- vate dwelling, and that supply limited to the amount secured before the new law goes into effect: no property right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
For the Good of
 the Community

TWO incidents recently occurred in
 Birmingham which prove the fal- lacy or incompetent, or poorly informed persons trying to give technical informa- ton about conditions here. Tn each instance the head of a north ern manufacturing concern had come to Birmingham to investigate local condi- tons with the view to locating branch fac tories here.
 Both sought the desired information from persons supposed to be in possession thereof, at least, they occupied positions that justified the belief that they knew Birmingham.
 One of them obtained very msatisfac- tory information. He left thoroughly convinced that Birmingham was not the place he was looking for. He abandoned the idea of building factory here He be- gan looking for another location.
 News of his visit and the subsequent de- termination not to bring his branch fac tory to Birmingham reached others who had taken the trouble to inform them selves of conditions as they existed in Birmingham. This time the seeker of in- formation got a favorable report He was shown statistics bearing upon the subjects about which he desired to be informed.
 Before departing for his home he an- nounced that the proposed southern branch factory would be located in Bir- mingham. Subsequently a site was pur- chased and the factory will be in opera tion at an early date.
 The second incident was somewhat different. The visitor made his first call upon man who had all the information he was seeking. It was very satisfactory to him. Labor of the kind he was employ ing was plentiful, wages were reasonable; land values were satisfactory; freight rates compared favorably with those to and from other cities After going over the matters with the local man and then riding about the city, selecting the loca- tion he wanted, and one or two other con- ferences, he stated that a large branch of his industry would be located in Birming- ham.
 An hour later the local man saw him again at one of the hotels and was in formed that he had changed his mind; that he had heard some things about Bir- mingham that offset everything he had previously heard of favorable nature; that labor conditions, land values, freight rates, and in fact everything with which he had been so we'll pleased at first were not as they had been represented tohim.
 Thus Birmingham lost very large in dustry that would have given employ ment to several hundred men, skilled workmen.
 These incidents are cited with the hope that in future when any Birmingham man undertakes to talk Birmingham to strang- CTS, and especially persons seeking infor- nation with the view of investing here, he will at least stick to the facts he knows, and not mislead others by giving out lot of information.
 Misinformation is worse than no infor- nation at all There are certain agencies in Birmingham whose business it is to know conditions in Birmingham and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-14
BAD BREATH Caused by kcid-Storllac|l

How can anyone with . sour, gaesy stomach, who is constantly beichnS. hss he rtburn and sufIers from indigeesion nave anything but . bad breathf All oi these stomach disorders mean just one snng- Aeid-Stomaeh.
 remedy in pleasant tasting tablet form snas you eat like . bit of candy. brnge quiek relief from these stomach miseries. EATOntO sweetens the breath because It makes tnS stomach sweet. cool and comiorseole. Iry u for that nasty taste. congested throat ana "heady feeling" after too much ernokfug.
 If neglected, Aeid-Sesmaeh may cause yoo | lot of eerious trouble. It leads to nervooe' pess. he sd aches, insomnia. mslanchoiia rneu. matism. sciatlca, heart trouble. ulcer en0 cancer of the stomach. It mskss its nipions r of yictims weak and miserable, lieeiess. Iack- ing in energy, all tired out. It often crinee about chronic in alidism. premature ola ago. . sshortening of ones days.
 You need the help that kATONiC can give you if you are not feeling e stfong ano well as you should. You will be surpreed to see how much better you viii feel j1ss ., 2: soon as you begin taking this wonderml stom sch remedy. Get big 50 cent box rom your druggist today. he VII tesufn s0uS money if you are not sAtished