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STICK BY so PER CENT

Continuing. Judge Murphree said: The
horizontal raise would relieve the counte<
and cities of the state that are struggling
under debts and insufficient revenues 10
properly maintain the administrative and
other departments. But the committees
decided in view of past Legislatures hav-
ing adopted the 60-percent valuation to
look to other sources for revenues
You know If we undertook to raise
the values long and tedious ligitation
would follow and the next legislature
would convene before the state could get
revenues enough to maintain its institu-
TONS
Representative Benners: THE states in
come is to be increased $2O00.000 For the
sake of argument / will admit that it is
proper, and proportionate advantages will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-24
or THE $2,OOOOOO TO BE RAISED BY NEW TAXES
NEARLY ST. 5000 WILL COME FROM JEFFERSON COUNTY

accrue to all counties. But in analyzins
the method of raising this additiona
money find that it is proposed to collect
SlNO,OOO of 1t from minerals, 60 per cen;
of which will come from Jefferson county
and $4,000 from incomes and excess
profits. This estimate of $500, 900 is ridi-
culously low. l have been told that the
federal government collects taxes on IN
comes in Alabama amounting to $500, 900,
coo; others say it is 500, 100000 One pei
cent on slo0,000,000 would bring in s1,00,0O0.
ut seems to me that it is negotiable
to tax the income of the man who works.
cannot see why an engineer should not
pay the same as bool<keeper. If any in
come tax is to be levied, it should be like
the federal tax on all alike.
IT would vote for constitutional
amendment providing for one kind OF
tax; tax on incomes and perhaps on
idle lands. But don't want tax levied
on only one part of the state.
Speaking for the mineral district
and the people of the counties in the
mineral district, taxes on minerals col
lected under this bill would go out of
these counties to the balance of the
state. 1 appeal to your sense of JUS
tice don't make jefferson county pay
all of this additional tax.
THE assessed value of real and per-
Sonal property in Jefferson county is
bout $160, 100000. There is no prob
ability of ever reducing it. We are
willing to join the balance of the
state and increase the assessment, but
is it fair to make Jefferson county pay
all of this increase?'
ADMISSION MAN HEARD
w. A. Davis of Admission, an official
of the Alabam Mineral Land company.
who owns thousands of acres of min
eral lands in the state, in the course
of discussion of several features of
the revenue bill and in answer to ques-
tons propounded by Representative
Benners, Judge Murphree and Chair
man Dunnaway explained the method
of assessing mineral lands. AS ex-
planned by him the surface and the
minerals are valued separately, al
though where the title to the surface
and the minerals Is in the same per-
son it is assessed as whole and not
separately. though the value is arrived
at by combining the surface and min
eral values.
Mr.. Davis explained that his COM
pany is not in the mining business, out
leases part of it's lands on a royalty
basis, averaging from 10 to 20 cents a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-24

More than per cent of all the con-
victs in English prisons are women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-24

Summef DinrrhOeaB
can be controlled more quickly with
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE
and it is absolutely harmless Just as
effective for adults as for children.
Price SOC.
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CHANGE IN METHOD

In the past, Judge Murphree said, it
has been the habit of the legislatures
to make appropriations haphazard and
then. along towards the end of the ses-
sion. pass a revenue bill that would
raise the money necessary to meet
these appropriations"
The budget committee determined to
get away from this habit, find out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-07-24

Montgomery, July 2S.-(Special.}-
Representative Gus Benners of Jeffer-
son made strong plea before the
ways, means and appropriati ton commit
tee of the house of representatives and
the finance and taxation committee OF
the senate, sitting in joint session to-
day. against the proposed coal and
iron ore tonnage tax.
Analysing the pending bill he stat
ed that of the 100000 additional re-
venues to be raised all but 100000
would come from the mineral district
of Alabama, and practically all of the
increase from jefferson county.
Il appeal to you as reasonable, fair
minded men, not to impose all of this
increase on one district a very small
portion of the state" he said. l sub
NIT that it is negotiable and unfair
to levey tax that falls heavily on one
section and barely touches other sec
tons"
The two committees began their two
days Joint session at 8 o'clock this
morning and during the day under
considera ton the coal and iron tonnage
tax. the income and excess profits tax
certain sections of the license or privi-
lege tax, the farm loan agencies taxes,
and other portions of the remarkable
and voluminous document prepared by
the recess budget committee.
Chairman Murphree of the budget
committee explained the method by
which the committee arrived at it's
conclusion with reference to the va
rious sections relative to revenues and
appropriations, Of the insistent demands
from all departments of the state for
more money and inadvisabi lity of in
creasing the revenues from sources
heretofore subjects of taxation in Ala
bama-
He stated that the committee con-
sidered the matter from several view
points. They discussed the advisable
ity of horizontally increasing the valu-
alton of property from 60 per cent to
100 per cent, but discarded that They
then concluded that the only other al
tentative was to tax the minerals Of
the state
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28
Gluck and Zimbalist interpret
a timely hymn

The appeal of that hymn familiar TO
all church-goers "In the Hour of
Trial" is intensified by the manner in
which Gluck sings it on a Victrola
Record just issued.
Her voice rings out clear and firm,
but the spirit is one of humility and
duplication.
To this is added the divinely tender
violin obbligato at the hands OF Tim
balist, which comes like the voice OF
consolation from heaven. The accom-
paniment is provided by a pipe organ.
the rich harmonies giving the utmost
weight and dignity to the solemn
strains. Now that we begin to realize
some of the aftermath of the war, this
hymn of penitence will appeal to many.
Mendelssohn's "On the Wing of Song"
S generally regarded as the very best
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28
Snappy dance music by
Joseph c. Smiths Orchestra

Glad Springtime! How natural te
give expression to the resulting emo
tons in rhythmic motion of the whole
being. And fortunately nowadays the
best dance music is available at any time
the mood or fancy strikes one. Here
is Joseph c. Smith's-that favorite
dance orchestra, with a quartet OF
breezy selections on two Victor Records
just issued.
Come On Papa" medley one-step
adapted from the song of that name
contains also as the alternative medley
How va Gonna Keep EN- Down on the
Farm (After They've Seen Paree) ?"
1t seems TO imply that Papa may still
have his uses.
On the reverse of the Record ap-
pears "(Dry Your Tears medley
foX-trot which introduces as a second
number Mummy Mine" The two
make a splendid fox-trot.
The unusually rich string tone OF
Joseph c. Smiths Orchestra is par
ticularly well adapted to the two
waltzes which II plays on another
Victor Record. 'Mary's Lullaby" is a
song which everybody has been eager
to use as dance number. It's swinging
Moonlight Tell Her of My Love-" is
Oh appealing WHICH mas dill the
languorous beauty of the island scene
its title suggests.
The Joseph c. Smith Trio-just
violin. cello and piano present
Mickey" on still another Victor
Record. mickey" is a song which
everybody enjoys; and heard in this
novel form it is full of appeal.
"Kisses'-a fox-trot on the other
side of the record, is also one of the
big hits of the day, lively in style and
quite as lingering in effect.
The All Star Trio, consists of piano,
xylophone, and a saxaphone with
rather more than human voice Out
of this combination comes music that
ignoring. IL presents a couple of
Samples" on a Victor Record Just
issued.
''I'll Say She Does" is a fox-trot with
a few sudden halts that will give the
trotters an opportunity; but the rythm
is perfect throughout. The medley in
PRODUCES "Tacldn' 'em Down." On the
reverse of the record YOU'RE Some
Pretty Doll" another fox-trot, intro
duces the chorus of "Theres Always
Something DOM Down in Dixie"
There isn't a dull moment in the whole
record.
III you want to- keep cheered up for
weeks, just listen to Ja-Da, a catchy
little tune that sticks Like a burr, as
sung by Arthur Fields on new Victor
Record. Incidentally, it makes a
rafting good dance number.
Ably assisted by a very ja9zy band
with a trombone that fairly means in
grief Billy Murray paints a sad pic
ture of dry world. Alcoholic Blues"
is in short. a lament over the passing
of the Prohibition Bill. which will az
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28


not to sleep. but into that warm dreamy
wakefulness in which the mind is rob-
bed of its cares yet the senses kept
alert and glowing. 1t is entitled
Groom, Groom, Underneat' de Moon"
and is introduced by a captivating little
melody which suggests the Southern at
mosphere when the stars are singing
together and the Western sky is "all
a-golden bars"
To the voices of the orchestra and
honey-sweet tones of the solost is
added the rich drone of mems voices
singing IN blended harmony.
The Sterling Trio presents a pleasing
little song on a new Victor Record,
Some Day III Make You Glad" This
is largely a tenor solo with rich har-
monies in the accompanying male voice
parts. and some delightful orchestral
effects.
On the reverse of the record Arthur
Fields sings in his own dashing style
Singapore" a song with a light
Oriental tune and CHEEKY story of the
sailor man and the little Asian maid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28


ordinarily prove attractive 10 a great
singer, Taps" is an exception. 1t is
a musical setting by Mr.. Joseph Faster
mack, Director of the Victor Orchestra,
of the last call that reverberates over
the hills and fields of the camp al
night. And Schumann- Heink sings IL
with most impressive effect.
"Johnny's In Town"-just think OF
it, He's back again. Clarice. after three
months in Paris. And so Arthur Fields
introduces him in song on a new Vic
tor Record this month. II is a sure
fire winner, and the girls will be
tickled TO death 10 hear Arthur Fields
sing about him. This tune may be
effectively used as a two-step.
On the reverse OF the Record Billy
Murray has an equally good one in NY
Barney Lies Over the Ocean (The
Way He Lied to Me-" The refrain is
of course a jazzy ragtime version OF
the old tune.
There is no kind OF music the heart
yearns for in the present day that can
not be provided with Aladdin-like
CELEBRITY by means OF the Nictrola One
need but express his desire and prefer
ence to his nearest Victor dealer each
month 10 hear his favorite selections in
order 10 keep in touch with not only
the music OF the great masters in
terpreted by the worlds greatest artists
but with all the latest popular vocal
and instrumental selections of the day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28
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master. For the second verse the
violin scars, sounding particularly effec-
tive by reason of the rich meditation
which presents the melody in new
key.
Laura Littleheld gives trio of in
terpretations on a new Victor Record
particularly adapted for educational
purposes. when Daisies Pied and
Violets Blue" sometimes called the
Cuckoo Song. is the song which Spring
sings as the epilogue to loves Labor
Lost" "She Never Told Her Love" is
the second selection. This was written
by Shakespeare, not as a lyric but as a
speech of the masquerading Viola to
her lover. the Duke. in Act ii, Scene
" of Twelfth Night"
The third selection is "Orpheus With
His Lutte" the song opening the third
act OF Henry VIII. This charming
soprano makes a distinct contribution
10 musical instruction for educational
institutions by her delightful interpre-
ta;ionS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28
Trinity Choir sings
Dudley Bucks FESTIVAL TIE Deum +"

Not many churches of America have
choirs of sufficient size and skill 20
make the use of Dudley Bucks COM
positions practicable. but where such IS
the case they have been widely used
Trinity Choir is Victor organization
formed by some of the most noted sing
er IN America. all OF whom have held
soloist positions in leading American
churches. This TIE Deum. which
Trinity Choir sings on a new Victor
Record. abounds in short solos and
duets. which give pleasing variety 70
Ehe richly lowing choral music.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28

a way possible
only 20 the fore
most churches in
the great Ameri-
can cities, and il
will be a revela-
ton TO those who
know the anthem
only through the
average perform
anee.
A delightful lit
tie Southern plan
tation song is in
terprete d by
Sophie Braslau on
a new Victrola
Record. w h o $ c
dreamy m e o d y
and soofhinO
1T Ill -.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28

of his songs ana
il is this that
Tascha Heifetz has
chosen to interpret
on a new Victrola
record this
month. So lovely
is the melody that
Liszt could not
forbear making a
piano transcript
fion of it. and
finally A c hron
made the present
violin piece. II
starts as a G-
string m elo d y,
played with the
broad, full tone of
which Heifetz is
40 remarkably the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28

feet so many who
find but little con-
ISOLATION in the
soda fountain.
s c u m a mn =
Heink, who did
such effective ser
vice for our boys
during the world
struggle, sings a
selection on a
new Victrola Rec
ord that is just
in line with her
sympathetic de-
Nstlon TO those
. fighting for the
cause of democ-
racy. Although
the army bugle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28
CARUSO SINGS A
STIRRING FRENCH
MARCHING SONG
jIuck, Heifetz, Schumann- Heink,
BrasIau, Zimbalist, and other
leading artists give new
interpretations

NE of the great
war son gs of
France is The
r e gim mt of
s a m bre an d
Meuse. II has
done inestimable
service in the past
few years by re-
kindline the poilus
with new fires of
invincible courage.
To hear IL sung
as Caruso sings il
on a new Victrola
Record this month
is TO become for
the moment fired
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28
MUSIC OF THE SPRINGTIME

The tone quality Of this choir is
excellent, presenting the TIE Deum in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-28

with the same indomitable resolution
that possessed the soldiers of France
to face whatever difficulties lie before
us. Even though the war is over we
al have battles of our own to fight and
1t is one of the great glories of music
that il can a. anytime be used TO dispel
whatever fear may gnaw at our hearts
in moments of weakness.
THAT Wonderful Mother of Mine"
beautifully expresses the devotion and
gratitude felt by all who have known
a Mothers love. 1t is very tenderly
sung by Henry Burr on a new Victor
Record. and the refrain is repeated
softly with a violin obbligato blending
with the voice.
Another form of gratitude is found
in Salvation Lassie OF Mine" sung by
Charles Hart and Lewis James on the
other side of the record. We all
know what the Salvation Army women
have done for the boys in France, and
this charming vocal tribute will express
the sentiments of many. The sweet
harmonies of the two voices in the re-
frain will appeal strongly TO all.
Among all the composers o. chamber
music Mozart has no rival. and among
all organizations playing this form of
music the Flonzaiey Quartet stands In
a similar relation. The Interpretation
Of Mozart's Quartet in D Major" by
the Flonzaley on a new Victrola
Record is Mozart at his best, played to
perfection. The Quartet in d Major"
is one of three, written at the request
Of, and dedicated TO, Frederick Will
liam II, King of Prussia. Mozart was
no courtier, but he remembered that
Frederick played the cello; hence the
sxquisitely beautiful duet of the cello
with the first violin, and the subsequent
cello solo in this melodious Andante.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

Maj. and Mrs. Gist Blair have cards
out for a luncheon on January l at
GrasslandS. the Country Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

Mrs. Homer A. Stillwell of Lake Ge-
neva, Wis. Miss Mildred Bromwell
will be member Of the wedding
party and will leave here January
for Chicago for some of the festiv-
tiles that will precede the wedding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

Miss Belle Perkins of Richmond, Va.
has arrived in Washington for a visit
of some days. and is at the New Will
lard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

len. Miss Jessie Dean. Miss Brown.
Miss Lucia Woodward Wright. Miss
Eaer. Miss Marie WEIGH. Miss kinne
burgh Miss Stahl. Miss Peggy Mann,
Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Warburton. There
will also be q trio and quartet with this
group.
For the children too young to en-
joy tea there will be a large milk can.
presided over by Miss Page, with ice
cream. cake and other goodies on sale
as well. The committee on tickets in
cludes Mrs. w. c. Gorgas chairman
Mrs. l.. A. Baker. Mrs. Ord Preston
Mrs. James Patten. Miss katheryn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
Bromwell, Mrs. John Jay White. Mrs.
Peyton Russell, Mrs. James c. Pilling
and Mrs. Hypolite Dreyfus

DIR. Ricardo Nunez, son of the vice
president of Cuba, with Nine. Nunez
and two sisters. Mrs. Maria Rabel and
Miss America NuneZ, will be the
guests Saturday and Sunday of the
Cuban vice consul, Cayetano De Que
sada, at the Cuban legation. The party
will come from New York. and after
their visit to Washington will return
to Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

Hitchcock, Miss Lena Hitchcock. Miss
Mary Howry, Miss Louise King. Miss
Emily Chase. Miss Nanny Chase and
Mrs. Emory Smith.
Mrs. Jay White, wife of the late
Consul General White. who was
prominent in the consular service, is
also assisting in making the fete a
success.
The floor committee includes Miss
Elizabeth kingsbury. chairman; Miss
Helen McLanahan, Miss Myra Morgan
Miss Peggy Martin, Miss Betty Grove
Miss Ruth Donaldson. Miss Marjorie
Wright. Miss Anna Hamlin. Miss
Marie Sims, Miss Enid Sims. Miss
Margaret Hicks. Miss Margaret Hard
Maxwell Church. Miss Madeleine Aus
tin and Miss Dorothy Caldwell
The Misses Schuyler. great-grand.
daughters of Gen. Philip Schuyler and
granddaughters of Alexander Hamil.
ton. are visiting Col and Mrs. Archi-
bald Hopkins, who have asked a few
of the acquaintances and friends OF
their guests to meet them Saturday
afternoon.
Miss Belle Perkins of Richmond. Va
has arrived in Washington for a visit
of some days. and is at the New Will
lard.
Maj. and Mrs. Gist Blair have cards
out for luncheon on January l al
Grasslands. the Country Club.
Mrs. Alice Barney entertained at {
luncheon yesterday at her home OIL
Rhode Island avenue, when her guest
were Mrs. Julian James. Mrs. Archi'
bald Hopkins Mrs. Rebecca Ray. Mrs
Frank Turner Moorehead. Mrs: Charlie:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

Col Richard G. Cholmeley Jones. di-
rector of the war risk insurance, will
give an address at the Congressional
Club Friday afternoon on War Risk
Activities" Tea will follow at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

Miss Courtney Let's. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.. Let's of Chi
cago and Lake Forest. ILL.,, has Sc
lected January 10 for her marriage to,
Mr.. Wellesley Hill Stillwell, son of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

member of the ladies' reception com
mittee.
Mrs. Rose Kennett will celebrate
Continued on Ninth Page.l
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Mr. and Mrs. Claude N. Bennett are
attending the eleventh annual conven-
ton Of the Southern Commercial Con-
gress in Savannah, Ga. Mr.. Bennett
will address the convention at w ednes-
days session on the subject of Law,
I Order and Work. Mrs Bennett is
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-17
ALLIED ACTIVITY
 IS CAUSING MUCH
 CONCERN TO HUNS

CHICAGO, Sept 17.-Germans are much exercised over attempts of allied capital to buy up their indus tries, says the Tribune's Berlin spe- cial correspondent Especially in the occupied territory, where the Germans maintain they are heartily backed by the occupying forces, foreign cap.
 tal is at work buying plants En tente armies are charged with dis tributing blank forms among manu- lecturers. asking detailed information on plants, capital, supplies of raw ma terials available, market prospects, etc. The German financial paper urges manufacturers to refuse the in formation. It is reported Americans have tried to purchase Bosch works at Stuttgart and Daimler motor and also shops; Rhenish tapestry weav- ing plant is about to change hands and foreign hands are reaching to- ward famous hardware. centers of Solinen and Remscheid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-17
ALASKA SILVER HORDE. IS DWINDLING SAYS
 DIR. C. H. GILBERT
Claims that Stringent Laws Are Needed if the Salmon Indus- try is to be Saved
 For the Future

SEATTLE, Sept 16-Alaska' s dwindled silver horde must be built up at once if the salmon industry of the north Pacific is to continue ac- cording to D. C. H. Gilbert, zoology professor of Stanford University, who has long been recognized as a world authority on the salmon Dr. Gil bert recently arrived here from the north where, as special assistant in the United States Bureau of Fish cries, he spent the summer studying conditions
 Silver wanderers of the sea, the sockeye, the king and the other sal mon, are simply being fished out, Dr. Gilbert reports. With every canner eager to prevent the fish from returning to their fresh water snawning ground and fishermen and gill netters catching tons of sal mon trout, which are only half grown salmon, the salmon simply hasn't chance for survival" he as serted.
 Stringent protection laws are need ed, Dr. Gilbert believes. Man de
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-17
GOLDSTEIN'S EMPORIUM

stroys the salmon horde and it will be for man to build it up again if the salmon industry is to continue,' y he said recently. "Only strict legis- lation that will close the principal fishing grounds to trapmen and nets for years to come will prevent the extinction of the salmon. Today number of fish furnish but a handful rivers that once supplied the largest compared with their former amounts.
 There is nothing that can take the place of the salmon This sum- mer in many places saw only thous- ands of fish where years ago mil lions used to swarm.
 "It's all an old story. We have preached our tale for years and we cannot convince these men who make money enough in the big years to afford to lose in the lean ones that they are killing >the goose and that the golden eggs will shortly cease to be-" .a rtk,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-09-17
SOCIALIST ORGAN WANTS
 THE WORKERS TO WORK

LONDON, Sept. 15.-Vorwaerts, the Berlin Socialist organ, prints sensational article on the ap- preaching transport crisis in con makes the following revolutionary proposals: That workmen be paid according to the actual work done by them; that workmen must be made to understand that good pay is only obtainable In return for good work, and that capable work CTS must have the opportunity to cart, by greater application to work. more than the amount represented by a fixed scale.