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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
By FRED H. GORMLEY
 Montgomery Bureau The Aoe-H Herald 22f.z Ffrst National Rant Quildina


 Montgomery. March Especially )- Greater interest could not be mani- fested in any matter coming to public notice than the opinion of Judge B. M. Miller of the Dallas circuit court rem dered Saturday. when he declared the income tax sections of the general revenue law to be unconstitutional and void.
 Little interest has been shown in the decision of itself because 1t is realized that the supreme court will be the final authority and Judge Miller's de- cision is merely preliminary. But the interest is in the latter part of the opinion, in which Judge Miller com nented on acts of the legislature and on the states taxation scheme in gen. eral A divergence of opinion as to Judge Muler's right 70 make such 0 comment on judicial decision exists, many contending that he. being a can didate for associate justice of the su- preme court, used expressions which had effect on the political campaign rather than on his decision in the case
 Whether the opinion was intended for political document. it will be used as such. It became known dur ing the afternoon that copies of it are being printed for use during the cam% paign which will precede the primary May II.
 J. Q. Smith. attorney general, Mon day stated that an effort will be made to have the case ready for submission, to the supreme court during the sec- ond week in April. when the call will he taken up for the second time this term. It is hoped a decision may be obtained before June 30. Work now is heing done on the tonnage tax case in crder that 1t maye also be submitted next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
ABERCROMBIE GIVES. PLATFORM PLANK IN RACE FOR SENATE
Favors Collective Bargain ing and Opposes Change
 In Prohibition Laws
By FRErt II. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, March 22-(SpeciaD.- port of Mobiles efforts to obtain a thirty-lve foot channel in Mobile bay, of pensation sufficient to meet the respon- abilities of life, and of legislation which will protect public health. advance agriculture and restrict immigration, was pledged by Dr. John w. Abercrombie, candidate for the short term senatorship, in his platform which was made public today.
 Dr. Abercrombie in his plank on rivers and harbors also urged the continued de- velopment of Muscle Shoals and all rivers which will connect the industrial and mineral sections of Alabama with the gulf of Mexico.
 He expressed his sympathy with the policy of collective bargaining used by labor, and stated that he will do every thing possible to make labor and capital friendly co-workers under the rule of equal and exact justice" to both
 He announced his opposition to any change in the prohibition laws, declared his full support of proposed appropra- tions for continued federal aid for road construction work, called for the ratifi- cation of the treaty of peace with or without reservations, stated that he be- lieved the woman suffrage amendment should be ratified, although he had thought it should come state by state rather than through federal amendment; announced his opposition to a large standing army, favored restriction of im- migration and the education of imm- grants after they have been admitted, proposed greater federal aid for educa- tion, asked for legislation which will re- strict the expenditure of money in DO. ltical campaigns and will provide for honest elections, and called for reduc tions in taxation which will be consid. cred with the duties and obligations oi the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

Don't you just love plays that are in- aginary yet possible?
 Such play is Jack Straw" featuring Robert Warwick, at the Colonial today and tomorrow only.
 Robert Warwick is cast in the humble role of ice man, head waiter, because he falls in love with the daughter of newly rich social climber and wants to be near her
 Some friends of the social climbers want to play practical joke on their naughty friends, so they engage the head waiter to pose as an archdulSe to make them loose their heads. The head waiter ne- comes most officious and demands lots of attention. They must treat him in prl- vate just as though he really were an archduke.
 After rehearsing several times, he IS ready to spring on the crowd gathered for tea at the Country Club. At once the mother dashes in to meet him. lntroduc- tions over. she invites him to make his headouarters at her home. And plans an elaborate affaiA to introduce her frienas to the archduke. When not making .hifn- self conspicuous among the mother friends. the waiter duke is making love to the daughter, and she at last admits her love for him.
 Then the friends who hired him to pose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
ASTHMA CAUSE OF
 AWFUL SUFFERING Mrs. Jolly So Weak She | Couldn't Walk a Block. \ = Relieved By L-V

''For eighteen years I was a victim of
 Asthma and at times l suffered the tor { f&res of the damned Frequently I would have to sit mp for hours at a time, and Y1ometimes had to be propped up- l was |WeRkened so from my suffering that it would exhaust me to walk block and
 damp weather was almost sure to bring
 on an attack" says Mrs. J. M. Jolly. 322
 North 50th street, Birmingham, Ala.
 About a year ago I heard of Lung
 Vita, which is now called L-V. and be-
 ran using 1t. My condition grew better xrixht from the start, and by the time
 kad taken two bottles l felt so good that
 concluded I did not need any more 1, of the medicine. Since l quit taking L-V NJ have had not single attack of akfhma.''
 NAV. which was formerly called Lung | Vita, is sold by your druggist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

pionage laws have been passed that set federal spies in every household. Visionary cranks and irresponsible the orists. true to no opinion and loyal to no cause, hold authority"
 Referring to the treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. Mir. Hard- wick compared his defeat in the Senate to the surrender or Cornwallis at York town. He introduced the Missouri Sem ator as a man who does not believe that Georgia should be governed from Washington, or the United States from Geneva. the proposed seat of the league
 Both speakers were given cordial re. captions by the crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
WILSON LIKELY TO NOTIFY POWERS OF
 NON-RATIFICATION
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ton of a peace treaty was vested in the chief executive. My opinion is that the framers of the constitution acted wisely in that respect. for. while the deciara tion of war requires action by but one party to the conflict, thereSfnust be ne gotiation and agreement between both parties when peace is effectuated. Under our laws, action on behalf of the uniteo States terminating a war Is vested in the President, and I am Of the opinioh that the plan of Senator Knox and ms colleagues to restore peace oy the pas ss,e of a resolution declaring state of neace exists, will fail on account or constitutional obstacles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
ALL COUNTRY SEES
 NORTHERN LIGHTS
Aurroa Appears As Far
 South As Alabama-Tan- gles Telegraphy

/ The aurora borealis was on a ram naga last night and was cutting such antics that the northern lights" were visible in Birmingham.
 The Age Herald had numerous calls regarding the bright lights in the north, but there are so many night lights hereabouts that the boreal va riety was not at first recognized in its true colors.
 The phenomenon was visible in all nafTs of the country and played havoc with a lot of the telegraph wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS

Montgomery. March 22.-(Special.)- Former Governor Emmet O'Neal came tc Montgomery Monday and made plans for the opening of his headquar- ters for his campaign for the short term senatorship. He was in confer ence with friends and announced that he was preparing to perfect his or sanitation in every county.
 Governor ONeal Is expected to make a number of speeches in the state be- fore the primary and further to amplify his statements regarding the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution and the volstead enforce ment act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
ROAD SURVEYS BEGUN

Montgomery March Special. )-4 The work of surveying various roads Of Alabama under the new highway bill. which is preparatory to the ex
 penditure of approximately s50,000,900 in construction. was begun by the state highway commission Monday. It will be continued until every trunk road in Alabama has been gone over.
 First contracts for road construc7 ton provided by the bond issue will be let within three months according tc present plans. unless there is de- lay in disposing of the bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
ANTI-LEAGUE HEAD TO BE FORCED TO
 EXPLAIN CHARGES
Bv Associated Press

Albany, N. Y.. March 22.-The New York state assembly. by resolution adopted unanimously tonight, will compel William H. Anderson. state superintendent of the Anti-SaIoon League. to appear before the assembly judiciary com mittee to explain the foundation of statements, utterances and pulp lications alleged to have been made by him against members of the legislature,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
Aurora Borealis Steps On
 Wires. and Service Ceases
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(Continued from Page One) realignment or balancing was nee essary.
 The 4. T. and T. Company Wh.cn also reported its telegraph service was completely demcrniixed. said the northern lights had not inter- rupted it's local or long distance telephone service. Gable terminals were hard hit. while wireless np- paratus waged an unequal fight against nature for cOmmand of the air.
 There will he many n stiff neck in New York t0sMOrrow. Men. women and children elevated their faces 45 degrees to miss not flash of the free electrical display.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
nEsTEuL REsuLrs roR MEN

Only a person Who has eXperienced that awful "all night" cough that sometimes follows influenza can ap- precfate what a good nights sleep can be. Mrs. Annie sDavison, 20So Myrtle street. Long Beach. Cal. writes: 'The result of using Foley's Honey and Tar was restful one for me- Foley's Honey and Tar checks harsh, racking coughs: eases wheezy breath ing; stops tickling in throat; covers raw. irritated surfaces with sooth- ing, healing coating. Eugene Jacobs Drug Store.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
COBB RETURNS

Montgomery, March (SpeciaL)H William P. Cobb. secretary of state and candidate for congressman from the Fifth district. returned to the cap itol Monday following the funeral of his brother. Ben Cobb. of Baton Rouge, La, who died late in the week follow ing a short illness of influenza.
 Mir. Cobb announced that he intended to make as complete a canvass of the district as possible before May II, the day of the primary. He is opposed by six other persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
ue.d,cbe. rrom slight Cold.

LAXATIVE PROMO QUlNINE Tab jets relieve the Headache by curing the Cold A tonic laxative and germ de- stroyer Look for signature E. w. GROVE on box. 90c-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
EVENTS OF THE DAY
 FROM STATE CAPITAL

announced that consideration of the citation to the railroads to show why they should not construct a new sta- ton had been postponed until May. This action was taken in the belief that the railroads and interested citizens will reach an agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

By A9sooIated PTess ., - Washington. March 22.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednes- day.
 Tennessee: Warmer east partly cloudy west portion Tuesday; Wednes- day partly cloudy east cloudy west portion.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday, warmer in- terior Wednesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
POSTPONE CONSIDERATION

Montgomery. March 22.-(Special.) J., Tn order that citizens of Opelika and the railroads entering that city may agree upon a site for a passenger sta- ton and the character of the building, the public service commission today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
DEATHS

Mrs. Joseph F. HuII-Age 3S, died at a local infirmary yesterday morn ing at 5 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the resi- dence, 30 Pine street. this afternoon at o'clock. with interment in the Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Hull is Survived by her husband. son and her mother. who lives in, Muskegon, Mich. The following will act as pallbearers: Messrs. Bailey Wahli, Middleton. Marton. Hood, Kemp, Pearson and DeJournette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
Coster Wins Decision

New Orleans, March 22.-Kid Coster of New Orleans was given the decision over Jimmy Kane Of New York in the fifteenth round of their Tight here to- night The men are reatherweights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

William Porter Mewbourne. Jr.-Age 2 years. son of MT. and Mrs. W. P New bourne. died yesterday at the family residence, 423 Fiftysix street. north. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:So o'clock from the residence. Interment at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

D. o. Green-The body of D. o. Green, who died at Colorado Springs, Colo, will be received in Birmingham and funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later. He Is survived by his widow. mother. Mrs. J. G. Green; two brothers. and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

Walter w. Moorc-Age 51, who died Saturday night was buried in the Elmwood cemetery yesterday morn ing. Funeral services were con- ducted from Johns chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

Jessica Sugga-The body of Jessica Suggs. age 15. who died at local infirmary Sunday. was sent to Guin, Ala yesterday afternoon by Johns < for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

To Heal Cough TAKE HAYES HEALING HONEY 35c.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

James c. Trucks Funeral services for James c. Trucks. age 76. who died at the residence z04 Lewis street, Sunday. were conducted from the residence yesterday morning. Inter- ment was in the Elmwood cemetery. Mir. Trucks is survived by his widow. four sons. two daughters. brother and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23

Robert Todhunter-F'uneral services for Robert Todhunrer, age 63, who died at his home in Docena Satur- day, will be conducted from Crum- blys Chapel this afternoon at o'clock. with interment there. Mir. Todhunter is survived by four sons, three daughters, two brothers and sixteen grandchildren.
 Mrs. W iiiiam Parrish Gould-Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. William Parrish Gould. age 56, who died at the family residence, 341T North Twelfth avenue Sunday morn- ing. were conducted from the resi- dence yesterday afternoon at 4:S0 o'clock The Rev, Robert N. Simp- son. pastor of the First Christian, Church. offic,ated The body was sent to Somerset. Pa. the former home of Mrs. Gould last night by Shaw for interment.
 J. H. Heims---Funeral services for J. H. Helms. age "a. who died at the resi-, dence of his son. c. S. Helms. Sum day afternoon. were held from the residence of his daughter. Mrs. w.. O. Bass. 1900 Caldwell avenue, yes terday afternoon. Interment fol- lowed in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-23
Local Data

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-25
Victory Medals.

Governor John J. Cornwell has sent
us the following letter:
The federal government has caused
to be made Victory Medals FOR all men
who served their country in the great
war. The distribution of these re-
wards OF gallantry has been greatly re-
tarded because OF the inaccessibility
of many OF the ex-service men. Coz
onel Woodson, in charge of the recruit
ing station FOR this district, stationed
at Huntington, has appealed to me
to aid in bringing this matter to the
attention OF the men who are entitled to
The medals. That can be done only
through the cooperation OF the news
papers. Will you not urged upon your
local city and county officials to slim
ulate the men to file their applications
through the nearest army recruiting
Office? This should be a matter OF
local pride.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-25
Inspect Power Plant.

Last week members Of the Rotary
clubs of Hagcrstown and Frederick
were guests of the Haeerstown and
Frederick Railway Company on a trip
Of inspection to the companys plant
along the Shenandoah river at Mill
vile, this county. The trip was made
in automobiles. Dinner was served
to about fifty guests in the company's
commissary. r. Paul Smith, super
intendent of the railway company, acted
as toastmaster. President Emory L.
Coblentz, of Frederick, welcomed tho
guests and told Of the programme Of
the railway company regarding power,
Responses were made by John z.
Stonebraker and Elmer N. Funkhouser
of the Hagerstown Rotary Club; Col.
ID. John Markey, Of the Friedrich Rotary
Club, r. Gray Williams, OF Winchester
and G. N. Harris, OF Hagerstown, vice
president Of the railway company
Following the dinner, an inspection
was made of the power plant. A new
$3.50 K. V. A. unit is being installed
and will be ready for operation short
ly, together with boilers and auxil-
iaries. With this added equipment
the company will have ample power for
any emergency. The company has ex-
pended half million dollars on i'm
prpvements, which will be completed
by December IS. II has one hundred
people working on the Job. The work
when completed will represent an ex-
penditure of over million dollars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-25
In the Jefferson Circuit Court

We note the following proceedings
: OF the Jefferson Circuit Court
Judge woods granted decree of
ABSOLUTE divorce 10 Mrs. Alice II. Smith
from John Augustine Smith. along with
the custody of her two children. The
defendants marital rights in his wife's
property were also cancelled and re.
leased.
+. L. Bushong was appointed special
commissioner to sell the real estate
belonging TO the estate OF the late Thom-
mas ). Watson near Middleway. The
helrs petltioned for decree of sale to
erect distribution among them.
): l. Knott, trustee, was authorized
to distribute a fund OF $500 in his
hands, the order for il being entered
in the case of s. T. Knott, trustee, VS..
Helen Myers and others, on confirIna-
tion of the report of S. w. Washington,
commissioners in chancery.
Divorces were granted TO Nicola Lor-
EMO from Domenica Lorenzo; and 10
Richard Clegg from Annie Clegg.
Geo. M. Beltzhoover, Jr., was appoint
cd special commissioner to sell 80 acres
OF the farm OF the late John Fox on the
Bardane road. Forty acres OF the land
10 be sold was dover land and has i'm
pll ". llllS NCCTCC WAS en-
tered in suit in which Robert Z. and
Charles w. Fox are plaintiffs and De-
wey Fox and Geo. Nj. Beltzhoover, Ir.,
trustee, are defendants.
James x. Grubb was appointed spec
ial commissioner with authority to sell
the real estate Of the late Emma Shipe
in Bolivar.
A decree was entered directing w. +.
Alexander, general receiver of the court,
to pay the sum Of S670,67, TO r. ID. Mo
Ter, guardian of Fannie Griggs Moler,
being the amount to the credit OF the
ward in the receivers hands.
J. {. Newcomer, Henry T. Mcdonald
Frank Schilling and Kenneth Cavalier
were authorized, in a decree of sale in
the case of Shirley Johnson VS.. Vir-
ginia Johnson and others, to sell the
real estate of Thomas Johnson, deceas
cd, in Harpcr's Ferry district.
Court confirmed the sale of certain
real estate to Geo. F. Staubs, in the
case OF Adam II. Kight, guardian of
Edward Stuart, VS.. Fannie f Stuart and
others.
Orders of reference were entered in
the cases of Albert T. Mitchell VS.. Ger
tie Mitchell, N. T. Snyder, administra-
tor c. t. a. of Daniel Byers, VS.. Nettic
! Washington and others roth of them
being referred to II. V. Sheetz, COM
missioner in chancery, to make certain
investigations and report his findings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-25
A Nasty Business.

An investigation made Friday by
County Agent Day and several others
in the Weverton district, following re-
ports that have been circulated that
hogs infected with cholera were being
killed and sold to consumers, revealed
the horrible conditions which exist in
that section. A visit to a number of
pens kept by raisers near Wegerton
brought to light that many of the hogs
were Injected with the disease and had
been removed at night by a Frederick
county butcher, who had been killing
them and peddling them to persons in
that and other localities. While the
butcher could not &c found Friday
when his place was visited. cxamina-
ton Of several porkers that had Just
been butchercd showed that they wegc
infected with cholera. These hogs, it
IS alleged, had been purchased at a
ridiculously low price by the butcher
fIom. the raisers, who sought to get,rid
of them before they died from the
disease. Examination OF parts of tine
animals bodies also showed many had
been Suffering from gansIene, pneu-
monia and other diseases. What ac-
tion will be taken was not stated.-Ha-
gerstown Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-11-25
NEW VOL. 55-No. AZ.
Interesting Character Passes Away.

The Charles Town Advocate saws thar
Nirgii A. krepps, native of Harpers
rerty' and for thirty years promfhent
III rea' estate operations in New York
lily an White Plains, New York. died
No'emo~7 Nh at the home Of his dauph-
,Sr' mrs, Coo. b. Clark, at Armonk
NeW YORK, al The age Of II years. He
haI oeen Ill 'or the past three wears.
''n months o' lat time having been
passed in he'd
VT NrSppS was born in Harper's
feTTy n October, lS43 the SON ~ ,hs
,ate John and Adeline Melhorne KrennS
ne was educated there and while pe,
IN sGhool took up, first as a pastine
anu iater as a profession, telepraphv
then in its infancy.
IN the fall OF 1889, when a lad hut
10 years old, II was his fortune n, he n
sIIent hgure in one Of the most stirrine
events In the history Of the United
olates, he was employed in the tel
esrapn ofice after his school hours and
was there on the morning of the day
when John Brown, of Ossawatomie
fame, came down upon the town and
maze an attempt to capture the United
States ArsensaL
1t was young Krepps who in the ex-
>NNN NSpt MS trust, ana Wncn all
was confusion cody notified the federal
government at Washington of the char
acter OF the raid. II was his message
that electrified the world and caused
President Buchanan to dispatch Colonel
Robert E. Lee to Harper's Ferry to
quell the Brown riot :,
The other outstanding events in Mr..
krepps professional career as a tels-
grapher OF unusual gifts were these
two incidents: He sent the message that
announced the breaking out Of hostil-
iltes between the North and the South,
the firing upon Fort Sumter and later
the surrender Of General Lee to Gener-
al Grant at Appomattox.
| After the war he went north and set
tied in New York City. In 1866 he went
to Westchester county and few wears
later met and married Marie Louise
Carpenter, daughter of the late Frank
Carpenter, of Kcnsico. To them were
born three children, John Franklin
krepps, secretary Of the Home Savings
Bank; Marvin Mclhorne Krepps, of
| White Plains. and Sadie Krepps. now
the wife Of DR.. Clark, Of Armonk. These
children survive him as do brother,
Colin krepps. and sister, Irma
Krepps, both living in Harper's Fer
| ~.