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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
HAS HOPE OF TAX
 REDUCTIONS SOON
By Associated Press

| Washington, June 19.-Hcpe for aD early reduction in taxes is held out by Representative Mondell of Wyoming, re- publican leader of the House. in a state ment prepared for the final issue Monday of the Congressional Record and made public tonight.
 We shall enter the new session of Congress in December and the new Con- gress in March, said Mir. Mondeil s statement, with the way opened for "a substantial reduction of the tax burdens"
 The republican leader in his statement made no prediction as to when the lower taxes would become effective, but said reductions would noc be possible until after the close of the fiscal year which begins next month.
 The proposed changes in the tax laws also were not revealed by Mir. Mondeil, although he indicates his. disapprovai of the administration programme for the discard of the excess profits levies. He contended that such action at this time would mean shifting of burdens from large incomes and profits to the small and normal incomes and profits.
 No hope for return to pre-war ex- pendtures and appropriations was ex- pressed by the republican leader, all though he predicted that for the fiscal year beginning July i, 1921, reduction by upward of a billion dollars would be effected, making the annual govern ment expenses approximately B, ,oV. Fewer government employees and smaller appropriations for the army and navy were cited by Mir Mondel as possibili- ties for reductions after July 1. 1921.
 MT. Mondell estimated that for the fis- cal year beginning next month govern ment revenue would exceed expenses by at least s1,04S 604, 20. unless unusual ex- penditures'' not contemplated by Con gress in the recent session, when s4,- 373395.2So was provided for the year expenses. In determining the surplus, Mir. Mondell said he accepted the most conservative estimate of revenues made by the treasury, or total of s5, APO, ,000.oC9
 The unbonded war debt was placed at s3 25o, eco by MT. Mondell, who said 1t was a continual menace" but when re- duced by the anticipated surplus would bring the country within reaching dis tances of reductions of the burdens of taxation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
CIVIC WORKERS ID
 CELEBRATE IN JULY Association to Have Might on-the-Roof" and Hear
 Election Returns

Closing the third fiscal year of it's op- eration the Civic Association has an- nounced plans for the biggest "Night-on- theRoof" entertainment of it's life for the members on July G. This will mark
 the end of the election contest which is now in progress and on that evening the results of the ballot will be announced.
 President E. B. Irwin will review the activities of the year under his admin istration and the secretary-manage ger,
 Charles L. Harold, will make a report
 on projects in progress of achievement and recommendations for another busy
 year with the Civic Association.
 The addition of not less than 400 new
 members to the rolls of the association during the first half of the calendar year of 1920 will be reported, according to the membership secretary, J. S. Dill
 burn. Several hundred more before the end of the year will be set as the goal.
 Special vaudeville acts, music, fun and frolic will feature the annual meeting. There will be smokes and refreshments served free. The meeting will be open to all wives, daughters and sweet hearts of the members. The committees are be- ing formed to make the entertainment programme eclipse all the previous oc. casions of this kind
 The Civic Association, according to the
 secretary manager, plans to enter more extensively than ever before into the commercial and industrial field serving the community. Matters of transporta. ton and new industries will receive in- creased attention. Shortly to be com
 pleted is the year book of Birmingham now being prepared and this is expected to figure largely in attracting more in Vestors to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
EVIDENCE IN ELWELL MURDER
 CASE IS FOUND
Names of Persons Not Hith- ertO Mentioned In COnnec- ton With Murder In-
 volved, Say Officers
By Associated Press


 New York, June 19.-Evidence in- volving persons mot hitherto men, tionee' in connection with the murder of Joseph Bowne Elweil. turfman az ] whist expert, who was shot to death in his home here June Il. was obtained today, Assistant District Attorney Dooling announced tonight
 The names were given to the off cials by William Barnes, ElwelPs sec retary, who was examined today at a conference of detectives and members of the district attorneys force.
 Barnes furnished the investigators with several important new leads, MT. Dooling said
 The officials are convinced. accord ing to MT. Dooling. that Elwelrs as- sailant was not stranger.
 We have learned" he said, that even persons who had legitimate busi- ness at the house had difficulty get ting in. This proves that whoever called there was no stranger"
 Barnes furnished the officials with the names of several persons said to have been bitter enemies" of Elwel!. Mir Dooling added.
 Barnes expressedi the belief, accord ing to the district attorneys force. that only a man with key'' to FL wells house could have committed the murder
 Assistant District Attorney Talley who also attended the conference. de- clared the situation was no nearer so- lution. although the officials have Ian idea of several people who may have committed the murder.'' \ But we haven't any evidence on any of them" he added. The case will not be submitted to the grand jury, MT. Talley said. as there is nothing to be presented at this time.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
DENIES HE
 HAS BEEN RECALLED
By Associated Press

 New York, June 19.-Ludwfg c. A. K Martens. self-styled ambassador from soviet Russia, denied in a statement issued here today that he had been re- called by his government.
 The rumors to that effect he said. have arisen, no doubt, from the too nasty assumption on the part of lthose whose business it is to read my cables to the commissariat of foreign affairs"
 MT. Martens also stated the report that Santeri Nuorteva, secretary of the soviet bureau here, had gone to Lon- don to consult with MT. Krassian is quite true.
 "He went by way of Canada. he added, with the assistance of the Canadian authorities. who courteous1y arranged facilities for his trip to Eng land.
 MT. Nuorteva's trip was made in connection With some very important commercial negotiations we have in progress with Canadian manufacturing interests who desire to establish trade connections with Russia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Hot Summer Sun
 TryingOnthe Complexion How to Protect Your Skin and Bring Roses to Your Cheeks

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 Miss 0. c. says My complexion was poor and my skin rough. My neck, chest, ure. The very first application of this wonderful Derwillo- Oatmeal combination convinced me that my poor complexion and skin blemishes would soon be a these unsightly defects had entirely dis appeared and I shall always use it to keep my complexion at it's best all the time. I have recommended it to my girl friends and they are all just as en- | thusastic over it I am. We all use it before going to the theatre. dances or parties and it's wonderful what diff ference it makes in our appearances"
 Mrs G. V. writes: Oatmeal and Der willo have worked miracles with my complexion. I had many despsed wrin- kles and a sallow, rough skin.. My hands and arms covered with freckles After eight weeks use of Mae Edna Wilder's wonderful complexion prescrip- ton these objec tionable defects have en- and advise every girl and woman to try it and feel confident after one or two ap- plicatons they will use it continually and be just as favorably impressed with it as I am. I recommend it to all of my friends"
 l NOTE-To get the very best effect be sure to follow the complete directions con. Ained in every package of Derwillo. Yot | nave Oniy tO get DeFWliio anu cdtHedi You need nothing else. and it is simple that any one can use it, and so inexpensive that any girl or woman can afford it. The manufacturers and druggists guarantee that there will be a noticeable improve. ment after the first application or they will refund the money It IS sold in this city under money refund guarantee by department stores and all druggists. includ. ing Eugene Jacobs Drug Store, Adams Drug Co. Patton-Pope Drug Co. and the Hagan- Dunlap Drug Storcs.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
FEDERAL AGENTS
 SEIZE THREE STILLS

Continuing their fight on wildcat liquor, federal prohibition agents raid ed two stills yesterday and destroyed ten gallons. of white lightning" and 10C gallons of beer. One still was seized on Shades mountain about five miles soutY of the city by J. c. Stabford, J. H. Allen federal prohibition agents, and Deputy Sheriffs Fred McDuff. Christian, Riley and Harris.
 This was metal still with ca pactty of twenty gallons and was To- cated in vacant house about twenty yards from the home of Robert Perkins a negro. A complete distilling outfit was seized near East Lake yesterday morning by J. c. Stanford, assisted by Deputy Sheriff Lee White The still was not in operation and no arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Free Oatmeal Prescription Does It's Werk Overnight. You Can Prepare
 It at Home.

A Free Oatmeal Prescription Does It's Werk
 Overnight. You Can Prepare
 It at Home.
 New York.-Exposure to sun dust and wind has very bad effect upon the skin and complexion. There is way to over takes just one night to get such marvellous results" says Mae Edna Wilder, when her friends ask her about her wonderful ,om- piexion and the improved appearance of same thing if you will follow my advice |" she says. T feel it my duty to tell every girl and woman what this wonderful prescription did for me. never tire of telling others just what brought about such remarkable results. Here IS the identical prescription that removed every defect from my fac. neck. hands and arms. Until you try it you can form DO make in just one application. The pre- scription which you prepare at your own home is as follows:
 "Go to any grocery store and get ten cents worth of ordinary oatmeal, ard from any drug store bottle of oerwillo. package of Derwillo and apply night and morning. The first application VII as- tonish you. It makes the skin appear transparent, smooth and xelyety. l sallow skin. shiny nose. freckles. tan, sun spots. pores. rough skin, rud- diness, wrinkles. and in fact every blem- ish the face. hands and arms are heir to. If your neck or chest is discolored from exposure, apply this combination there and the objec tionable defect will dis appear It is absolutely harmless and will not produce or stmplate growth of hair. No matter how rough and un- gainly the hands and or what abuses they have had through hard work and exposure to and wind, this oat- meal Derwillo combination will work a wonderful transformation Tn l2 hours at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20

Word has been received from the war department that several motor ears and motorcycles will be released for the use of the national guard. Alabama will receive its share of the vehicles at an early date.
 Company E, the Ensley company of the Alabama national guard, has made remarkable progress both in instruc- tion and recruiting since mustered into service on November ,, 1919. Company E now has a strength of three officers and seyenty-six enlisted men, forty five of whom saw service either with the army navy or marine corps eur- ing the recent world war.
 During the past few weeks the com pany has been instructed in indoor tar get practice, during which some excel lent scores were recorded. In the near future Company E will conduct targe' practice on the Boyles rifle range, fir ing at the 200, 300 and 300 yard ranges
 The Ensley company boasts of it's ex- pert marksmen and Captain Davis states he is ready for an individual match with any member of the Alabame national guard. Company E also has several mitt artists who bar no box CTS in the Fourth Alabama infantry.
 At the last meeting of the company it was agreed by all members present that some disciplinary action should be taken against the few mem bers whc are irregular in attendance, and it was decided that in the future when any member is absent from drill without leave he will be given the pleasure of taxi ride to the armory, the expense of such ride, of course, to be borne by him. If the desired results do not come from this practice, more rigid discip- linary measures will be adopted to bring about 100 per cent attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
NEW YORK FREIGHT | JAM PROBE ASKED Striking Marine Workers Want Roads Forced to
 Provide Man Power
By Associated Press

Washington, June 19.-Investigation of
 the freight congestion situation in New
 York harbor was asked of the inter-
 state commerce commission today by a
 commission of the Marine Workers Af-
 filiation of the Port of New York oil
 behalf of striking harbor workers. In
 q letter to the commission the affilia-
 tion declared that the port of New York
 has been tied up for the past ten
 weeks in so far as railroad freight is con-
 cerned, and the New York situation be-
 ing largely the key to the transportation
 system of the country this congestion
 is reflected in every part of the union
 We believe, the letter added, your
 records will show that the shippers are
 not being served as they would like to
 be served; that the freight which is of
 fered cannot be accepted, and that it has been necessary to declare embargo after embargo by reason of the deplorable con- ditions arising out of the situation in New York harbor. The carriers state that with their present man power they are able to move only about 60 per cent of their freight. This means the tying up on industry, the retarding of develop ment in the stagnation of commerce Instead of requiring commerce through | embargoes to whittle down shipments so as to meet the lessened transportation l power of the railroads why not require the railroads to have sufficient man 1 power to meet the needs of commerce? ?'' We would respectfully ask that the ] interstate commerce commission" the letter concludes, to institute an in vestisation with public hearings into the matter of congestion in New York har- 1 Dor and that all parties in interest may | have an opportunity to be heard to the end that the commission after full hear l ings may make such recommendations i as may seem proper, which it is hoped Will result in ending the present con- geston there and in preventing any fur | ther or future congestion
 l An answer from the commission to the request is expected early next week, the workers stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
DAIRYMAN RELEASED
 FROM INJUNCTION

F. w. Nash. dairyman in whose home case of diphtheria was recently dscov- cred, has been released from the injunc- tion restraining him from going near his dairy or handling the milk, yesterday. Following the report of Dr. J. D. Dowi- ing, health officer, that Mir. Nash had oil three successive days shown neg ative tests. this action was taken by Judge Hugh A. Locke of the chancery court
 are still in quarantine and Mir Nash will not be allowed to visit his home until the family is released from quarantine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
ASTOR'S WIDOW TAKES RESIDENCE AT RENO
By Associated Press

Reno, New, June 1a.-Mrs. Madeline Force Astor Dick. widow of the late John Jacob Astor. and wife of William A. Dick. a New York broker, will arrive in Keno Monday and establish residence here, having leased the home of Dr. F. B. Gregory.
 Following the death. of Astor on the IT. tanc Mrs Astor came into possession of a s5,00O0o0 trust fund, which was re- linquished on her marriage three years ago to Dick.
 Mrs. E. B. Gregory, wife Of the owner of the residence leased by Mrs. William A. Dick is authority for the statement that the lessee was the former Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Mrs. Gregory exhibited a telegram containing statement of rental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
EUents Of the Week in
 National Guard Circles

The Birmingham battalion has the distinct honor of having three fathers who are fin service,' each hav- ing son in the navy at the present time. Harold Spangenberg. son of Lieut. E. E. Spangenberg of Company K is on training ship at Brooklyn. Y; Aubrey Mccormick, son of Supply Sergeant c. W.McCormick of headquar- ters company. is tt present on the Okla homa at Hampton Roads, and Jesse Hartshorne, son of Battalion Serg. Maj. J. A. Hartshorne, is on the flag ship Pittsburg, and is now stationed at Alexandria, Egypt. Birmingham claims that this is unique and a record that is unequalled.
 Company G had a watermelon feed at the close of drill Wednesday night A brought the evening to a close as mem bers of the company showered each other with the rinds.
 Company k held an informal dance Friday night to initiate it's new armory at Fifty fifth street and First avenue. There was a large attendance and a pretty picture was presented as the gaily colored gowns of the ladies formed a contrast to the martial khak: of the members of the guard present and the more sombre garb of the civil ians. The grand march was led by Lieut.. E. F. Spangenberg with Miss Vera Knight, sister of Musician Knight of the company.
 Competitive drill will be held by Company K Wednesday night. Prizes awarded by the company and Woodlawn boosters will be presented the win ners. The drill will follow company inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
PRIORITY ORDER MAY INCREASE THE
 COAL PRODUCTION
Interstate Commerce Com mission Orders Roads to Furnish Mines With
 Cars Before Others
By R. r. JOHNSTON

While unable to forecast in detail effect of the coal priority order of the interstate con- merce commission issued yes- terday, number of coal opera tors are inclined to believe that it will increase the Alabama coal production.
 That portion of the commissions or der which most interests them is this:
 The commission ordered all Railroads east of the Mississippi serving coal mines to furnish the mines with coal cars in preference to any other use for a period of thirty days beginning Monday"
 Merchant mines are especially interest- ed in this order, because it is these mines which claim to have suffered the greatest car shortage. Walker county merchant mines claim not only to have suffered from the general car shortage but also from discrimination by the Southern Railway in favor of mines producing rail road fuel
 MERCHANT MINES
 It is the merchant mines, on whom the people at large, the factories anu mills and the public utilities depend, and it is the reduced production of the mer- chant mines which has caused the coal famlne m different portions Of the state. In some instances utilities have closed down and factories have run on shor. hours.
 The situation in New England appears to be worse than in the south. and it was with special eye to relieve the New Eng land situation that the interstate com- merce commission appears to have issued it's order.
 The commission has ordered prefer ence in transDorta tion of bituminous coal billed to tideWater for shipment to destinations within the United States"
 This part of the order will apply more particularly to Tennessee, Virginia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Second Stay Granted

Duluth, Minn.. June 19.-Squads of national guardsmen marched up and down Superior street. in the vicinity of the St. Louis county jail, tonight, prepared to resist any attack on the jail where fourteen negroes are being held, thirteen of them in connection with an attack upon a white girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
DEATHS

Bershell Asbury FIOrida-The 2-year- old son of Mir. and Mrs. R. E. Flor ida died at the residence, 391S Thir- tieth street yesterday Funeral services from the residence this morning at 9S0 o'clock. Interment at Forest Hill.
 Mrs. Josephine Dobbx-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Josephine Dobbs. age 5l. who died at the residence, 6110 First avenue Woodlawn. early yes terday morning. will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in Forest Hill ceme- tery. The deceased is survived by her husband. one son and three daughters.
 Gilbert Jones-Two-year old son of Mir. Mrs. Gibb Jones, died at q local in- firmary early Yesterday mornig. Funeral services will be held from the residence. 415 North Fiftieth street, this afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Newspaper Man Dies

New York. June 1s.-Edwn J. Heath managing editor of the Fourth Estate and a well-known newspaper man of New York and Boston. died last night at his home in Richmond Hills. it was announced here today. He had been ill several months. He was born in Jaffrey. N H. December % 1864
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Destroyers Leave Constantinople

Constantinople, June 1S.-The de- stroyers Dupont, Tattnall and Riddle left Constantinople today for New York. where it is expected they will arr rive in six or seven weeks. Six Ameri- can destroyers are remaining on duty in the Black sea and the eastern Medi- tprranean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Carload of Aliens Deported

New York, June 19.-A carload of aliens listed as undesirables and anarchists, re- gently received from Oregon, California. Idaho and Illinois were deported on out going vessels today. About forty more from the same territory are to go next week, 1t was stated at Ellis Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20
Friedman Beats TilIman

Chicago. June 19.-Sailor Friedma n. a Chicago lightweight. defeated John ny Tillman of Minneapolis today in 2 ten-round bout at East Chicago, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20

Hundreds of Birmingham housekeepers send their fin est pices to the AMERICAN every week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20

 Kentucky and West Virginia mines, which ship coal via Norfolk and South Atlantic ports to New England points. Alabama export coal, of which there IS a sizeable movement, may be interferred with by the order. because it appears in- tended to establish a practical embargo against other than domestic coal busi- ness during the thirty-day period of the order
 The embargo, however. should not ap- ply it is believed, to bunkerage coal in tended for the use of ships. Alabama does large business in bunkerage coal. Any order to lift the shortage of cars at coal mines sounds good to the coal operators
 It is noted with interest that the coal production in Alabama for the week end ing June r was 324,000 tons, which Is the largest production in a number Of weeks, and one of the largest of the year There was less car shortage than there had been in some time.
 If the injunction obtained by the Corona Coal Company against the Southern Rail- way forbidding discrimination in favor Of fuel mines stands, that will also tend to increase the production of merchant mines along that road in Walker county and help ease the general situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20

BIRMINGHAM IS SUCH A GOOD CITY THAT WE VA M E D o U R PLANT THE BIRMING- HAM DRY CLEANING COMPANY. IT'S EASY TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU HAVE CLOTHES TO CLEAN. M. 51S9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-20

We launder these things by hand, and then finish them without a wrinkle, a mashed bit of embroidery or dropped stitch.