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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Want Profits Tax Repealed
 Rv Axsociated PrAsa

Denver, Colo, Novemher 1y.-lmmediate repeal of the war profits and excess profits taxes was urged upon Congress in a resolution presented to the Twenty third annual convention If the American Mining congress here today by it's resolu- tions committee. The committees report tovched nearly q score of subjects. It vas eynarted to he unanimously adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Agree on Tobacco Pool

Lynchburg, Va, November 1e.--An agreement to pool their tobacco crop for the next five years and to limit their planting to maximum to be fixed yearly was reached here today by so tobacco growers of the dark tobacco belt in Virginia. Organization of the American Tobacco Growers Protective association was effected at the meet inc, and 15 directors were chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
COX RETURNS TO OHIO
Hunting Party at Col. Ed Lsste's,
 Near Tuskegee, Breaks Up
ny Associated rress

Montgomery. November 19.-After a. successful hunting trip on the game pre- serves of Col. Ed Laslie, near Tuskegee Gov. James M COX, his wife and secre- tary, and Senator Pat Harrison of Mis- sissippi came to Montgomery today en route to their respective homes. former Senator Taggart of Indiana, having broken his vacation earlier in the week and returned to French Lick Springs, Indiana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Courthouse Is Destroyed nn,, AoaonSotAA RrAGa

Panama City, E'la., November le.-The Ray county courthouse was destroyed by fire here last night, entailing damage estimated at sil0,0oc. The jail was the only part of the building saved. Insur- ance, s52. GOO Most of the county records were saved. Court was held this after !. noon in a local theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Reform Ranker ResiKns

Reform, November 13.-(Special.)- J. O. Stapp, who has acted as cashier for the First National Bank of Reform since it's organization a little over a year ago. has disposed of his business interests here, and will move to Ever green. He will engage in the deco rating husineaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Orange Blossoms Fall

Reform, November ,a-tSpecial)-R. K. Dent, 'Jr., and Miss Mabel Garner Gra- ham were married at the Raptist church here this evening. Miss Graham is one of the more attractive young ladies of Reform. while Mir. Dent is a. brother of Congressman Dent of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
DEATHS

ur. John Austin Mcove-Aged 59, died at his residence, ff32- Miner Cres- cent, at 7:30 o'clock Friday morning. Dr. Moore was well known in Bir- minghana having practiced nledicine here for the last 3f years. He came here from Biountsville, Blounp county, in 1889. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Chalmers H. Moore and John A. Moore, Jr., both of Birming ham. Funeral services will be con ductod from the residence at n o'clock this morning. Burial will be at Elnwood cemetery Active pall- bearers will be: II. M Beck. James l.. Aiken. W. l. Klein. c. B, Glenn, W. NJ. Hood, c. M. McCrum, w. E. Douglas and E. L. Scouten.
 Mitchell l.. McCiurx-The remains of Mitchell L. McClurg who died in France October 1, 19lS will be buried Sunday afternoon at Oakland cenie- te-y with military honors. in charge of the American Legion. Services will be held from the residence, 3323 Avt nue B, Ensley, al o'clock. M- McCiurg was a member of the 802d aero squadron. and died while with the expeditionary forces in France He is survived by his mother Mrs Sarah c. MeCiurg; d brother, T. IT. McClurg of Ensley, and sister, Mrs S. F. Vann
 NIrs. Sara CampbeII-Age g. died Thursday at 2:30 o'clock at local infirnnary. Funeral services from St Pauls church this morning at o'clock, with interment at East Lake cemetery She is survived by one son and one daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
CHURCH NOTICES

Ensley Highland Presbyterian church. Rev. L. E. Brubaker, pastor. Morning services at Il clock. Sermon subject, Why Give ThanEs?' Evening services at 7:3o o'clock. Sermon subject, The Value of Patience
 St. Johns Episcopal church-Dr. Ed wards Bennett, rector. Sunday next be- fore Advent. Holy communion, Sunday school at e;45 a. m, Morning prayer at Il o'clock Services will occupy one hour.
 Ensley Baptist church--Dr David M. Gardner, pastor. Morning services at Il o'clock. Sermon subject, Man Made Over Evening services at 7:5o o'clock. Sermon subject, "A False Report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Pastors ReappOinted

Reform, November (Special)-At the recent conference of the Methodist church, south, at Gadsden, Rev. R. l.. Dill and Rev. J. NJ. Wigley were re- assigned to pastorates in Pickens county Reverend Dill returns to Carroiton and Reverend Wlsiey to Reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
JAMES GREEN CARY

Funeral services for James Greene Cary, aged 50 years, who died at his home, 2UlS Palmer avenue, Fairfield, Thursday night, will be held 1t the resi- dence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. In- torment will be at Elmwoed. The de- ceased is survived by his widow, three sons, James Floyd, Cary, William or ville Cary and Francis Cary, and one daughter, Mrs. Alton Biles, of Elkwood.
 The woman's auxiliary of the Plunket Memorial church, Fairfield, will hold a bazar December 10 and Il at Crawfords s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20

The American Study club met with Mrs. John Clarke on Jefferson avenue Thursday afternoon. The subject for the day was Later American Dramas" Roll call was answered with current events and the following programme was given: Pioneers of American Drama Brownson Howard, W. M. Gillette, MISS Louise Peltavin; Review of Shenan- doah" (Howard), Miss Alma Snapp; synopsis of Secret Service Gillette, Mrs. Steven Haage; paper Modern Se- cret Servico,' Mrs. Fred Osborne.
 The leader of the afternoon was Mrs' Craig. The hostess served q salad course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
THANK SOWING

The union Thanksgiving services Of the Ensley churches will be held at the First Methodist church Thursday morning with pr. Bennett of the Episcopal church preaching the sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
MRS. HOBGOOD TO SPEAK

Mrs H. e Hobgcod, s.ho has spent the past three years as missionary m Lotunbe, Africa, and Who is now on furlough in the States, will speak at the First Christian church Sunday morning Mrs. Hobgood was heard with interest at the recent state Christian convention.
 Rev Lennox will conduct the regular evening services at 90 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-20
Likewise We've Smashed Prices
 On Our Stock of Furnishings
Shirts S,OO Shirts, SASS

Splendid selection of pat terms in Earl q Wilson and "Weirs Own Label"
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Plank to Curb Powers
OF President Advocated
Republican Guarantee Asked
Against Rule i'll Future by an
''AutOcratic| Executive

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | am constrained to write you
regarding what | consider a most vital
question confronting the American peo-
pie. With the usurpation of the rights
Of the American people by the most
tgotistcal of Presidents ever in Office
in this country, who bides no ones
opinion should it conflict with his and
Gusts from Office every aid when he
acts as an individual, the Republican
party should safeguard the rights Of
the people by fores falling any such in
Engagements on the individuality Of our
citizenship in the future by curbing
me arrogant powers now placed in the
hands of the President.
Hereafter, should international rela-
tons require, the Foreign Relations
Committee should be empowered to ap-
point commission to conserve the in
'erests of the United States and re-
port back to tn, Congress for final &C
tlon no action being binding on this
country until Congress has taken final
action.
In case OF illness Of the President
continuing more than seven days it
should be the duty Of the Supreme
oourt to Investigate and decide as to
me capability OF the President to
handle the affairs Of state, and in case
OF negative decision the -Presi-
cent and members of the Cabinet
should conduct the affairs Of govern
ment as in case Of the Presidents &C
i've presence.
The occurrences Of the last week
nave made me feel the imperativeness
OF these simple items. j..
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Progress Calls
For orRepublican
Rule of Nation
Change in Government Seen
as Imperative to Lead
United States Through
Meshes of New Crisis
Party Must Give Stand
Platform Needed That Will
Tell Voters Exactly What
Reforms Will Be Made
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Macaulay says that the day in
the autumn of 164l, when tho Long
Parliament met again after short va
cation, "is one Of the most remarkable
epochs in our history" It was then
that modern. political parties emerged
in their present form. In the one we're
found the conservatives. drawn by
the charm of habit; in the other the
progressives. drawn by the charm of
novelty" Extremists on both sides
there naturally were. are and ever will
be. but of both the best specimens
will be found not far from the com
mon frontier"
The Republican party has been the
acknowledged party of progress. 1t has
had its best growth when great cues
tions have pressed for solution. In tho
face of great crises it has proved it's
ability to summon all its powers of
mind and conscience and venture into
untrodden fields, guided by the sense
OF right, justice and the instinct for
going forward.
Therefore, the platform of the Re
publican party this year must be one
OF the greatest, if not the greatest.
pieces of sagacious and patriotic work
produced since the Declaration of In
dependence and our national Constitu-
ton.
The platform must be progressive.
1t must be adapted to the twentieth
century and the conditions arising out
of the greatest war of all history.
The platform must be aggressive,
fearlcssly aggressive. Attacking error
ana ana un-American ideals, policies, phi
losophics and practices, without apol-
ogy or compromise it must declare war
to the finish upon the enemies that aim
at our destruction, especially those
lurking within our own territory.
The platform must be positive. It
must state our political faith and set
forth our policy
The platform must be definite. It
must consist of clean cut declarations
stated in language so concise and yet
SO plain that me ordinary reader will
not only understand it, but will also
find it impossible to forget it.
CHARLES JAMESON.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
State Supervision
OF Farm Markets
In War on Prices
Elimination of Middlemen
to Shorten Road to Pro-
Queer Advanced as Cure
for Present Living Costs

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: AS the problem of living costs is
one that affects the majority of our
people in the most vital manner, the
plank relative to improved methods of
distribution, with resulting lessemed
costs, is worthy of serious considera-
ton.
A comparison of the prices realized
by the producer-the farmer, for IN
stance-with those paid by the con-
sumer dlscloses margin SO great that
1t indicates either excessive profits or
too many distributing media, i. e., mid
dlemen. 1t is generally known that
combination Of the two evils exists
State agencies should be set up TO
supervise the marketing of farm prod
ucts, for example, so that the road OF
the food from producer to consumer
IS shortened Parcel post shipments
direct from the farm to the home
should prove a great aid toward re-
ducing prices.
Il may be objected that state super
vision of and participation in thess
activities smacks of paternalism, but
the temper Of the majority of the neo-
pie is such that the suggested plan
would meet with general approval.
1t may further be said that if car
ried too far the plan would lead 20
interference with the law of surplv
and demand. The Federal government,
during the war, has to certain e:.-
tent recognized the principle that
wnen by operation of the law of sup
ply and demand large number of lie
people are made to suffer interference
with and restriction of such law ara
justified. E. A. M'QUADE.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
High Cost Laid
TO Burdens of
OyertaxatiOn
Great Opportunity Seen for
the Republican Party in
Pledging Itself to Cor.
rection of Present Abuses
Budget System Is Urged
"Pork Barrel" Elimination
Viewed as Necessary to
Cut Down National Waste
0 the Editor Of The Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: High rents and high prices for
III. necessarics Of life and the few
comforts which make life worth living
inevitably follow overtaxation.
Our ears are weary of the govern
ment's exhortations to thrift and petty
Individual economy, while millions are
appropriated by pork barrel" legis-
laton for the benefit Of few. We
are surfeited with the schemes Of gov
eminent agents who promise "checks
to profiteering" while profteers of high
and low degree go merrily on their wav
unhindered.
The first step IN any program to re-
duce the cost Of living is economy in
national administration. There is i'm
mediate need for reorganization and
reconstruction of our administrative
machinery. All unnecessary depart
msnts, bureaus. boards, commissions
and committees, many Of which were
created as wartime measures and are
now mere excrescences, should be
sbolished.
The remaining essential branches Of
the government should be consolidated
under the direction Of trained execu-
tives, elected by reason of special
fitness rather than to pay political
debts or pension political derelicts.
When this IS done national budget
plan should be adopted. The revenues
Of government should be carefully cal
culated and allotted TO the various de-
partments of government according to
need, the allotment to be based on
thorough study and complete informa-
ton regarding such needs.
A definite spending program should
be ordained and the heads of all de-
psrtments required to keep strictly
within the limits of such program.
No good citizen objects to taxes
which are necessary and which are re-
turned to him in service, but every
good citizen should object strenuously
20 the Encouragement of public funds
through the present haphazard, unbusi-
nessike, dehcit-producing financial
policy, or lack of policy, of the govern
ment. Opportunity knocks at the door
Of the Republican party. 1t can assure
its return TO power if it will definitely
pledge itself to relieve the economic
distress Of the citizen by reducing the
cost of government and by giving him
dollars worth OF service for dollar
expended. 1t can retain itself in power
by the same method.
c. L. M'CoMBs,
2e6 Madison Street, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
planks for Republican platform
and to write letters about plsnks
proposed by other readers through
!ts columns.
Fer the best plAnks and letters
The Tribune. offers these prizes:
For the best plank. $4,000
For the second best plank. 25o.oe
For each of the eight next
best planka ............. 10000
For the best letter 4 daily
Prize OF ................ 1000
For the best letter In the
whole competition ...... 10000
Tho Tribune will make up a plat
form Of ten planks to be determined
by your votes. The ten issues re-
csiving the most votes will be the
planks. The ten planks that BEST
express the chosen issues will be
selected for the prize awards.
Each plank is limited to 100 words.
OF two planks or letters Of equal
merit the shorter will be chosen.
Every plank and letter must boar
the name and address Of the sender,
although a nom do plume will be
published IL the writer desires.
The contest will close at midnight
April 30. 1920. Manuscripts will not
be returned.
The judges Of the contest will be
three Of The Tribune's editors. They
will base their decisions on sound
thinking and brevity, clearness and
strength of statement.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26

Our foreign policy needs no in
volved defining. 1t required no
change in it when we sent the great
est army that ever crossed an ocean.
The quarrels of Europe are not our
affair, save only as they affect our
commerce, our honor or the welfare
of humanity.
The Republican party should turn
Its ability to the great economic
problems which confront US at home.
1t should uphold the great American
doctrine of free speech. as applied
to the ballot, and stern punishment
tor all who advocate argument by vio-
lence. 1t should uphold labor in
the enviable position it has won,
but protect the nation from exorbi-
tant charges for the necessaries of
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26

life. 1t should seek and find that
medium by which all labor may en-
JOY the full fruits of life in COM
fort and self-respect without one
class imposing burdens upon another
for its own advantage.
1t should recognize the innate fair
ness of the American people and ap-
peal to that fairness by legislation
which will restore the coordination
among the manufacturer, landlord,
merchant, mechanic and the farmer
which has made our nation great.
The great infusion of foreigners and
radicals in oar~2opulation is largely
confined to our great cities. The
bulk of the people remain as sane
and dependable as ever. w. D.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Remedial Steps Needed
'To Keep Teachers on Job
National Education System Adj
yocated in Interests of the
Puhlic Schools
10 the Editor of The Tribune

70 the Editor of The Tribune.
slr: Conditions within the schools
0i our country and the recognized
necessity of combating the trend TO-
ssrd extreme radicalism have awaken
"a e. widespread interest in our educa-
~ M9hal system. A Wholesale exodus
g. teachers and professors from our
S.aools and colleges is a fact. The
interest of the teachers in their work
NOV. - now at the lowest ebb. Therefore,
'0me remedial steps must be taken.
-. Laucatlon in the past has been either
isseh Is Tor granted or unfortunately neg
'evsed ne by our national government.
we we must have at Washington a de-
garment of education, vested with
power power and influence befitting its re-
ssapsUnsibility. 1t must control the edu-
w;.S ,S;.onsl system in conjunction, perhaps,
,m "Nh the states and it must strive to
ttssseded where the present local sys-
'ems have failed.
CYRUS D. MILNE.
IL, Ssss Fulton Street. Woodhavcn, Long
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
New Policy of immigration
U. S. Urged to Admit as Many
as Can Be AssimiIatetl

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Among the important questions
OF our national policy is that of immi
grafton
Should We adopt policy of COM
plete restriction of labor immigration
tor number Of years, as the Amer
lean Federation of Labor urges?
Or, following "free immigrationists, :"
should we welcome all who may de-
sire 81 TO come from other lands, even
though that number may run into two,
three or even four or five million a
year, as may easily be the case in a
few years?
The National Committee for Con-
structive immigration Legislation holds
that neither alternative is the wise
policy for America to follow. We
should admit only so many as we can
truly assimilate and care for and no
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26

To-Day's Prize Letter

10 tho Editor Of Tho Tribune.
Sir: Tho next platform Of tho Re-
publican party should make T. n1ain
mat America crossed the seas solely
because humanity needed her aid in
the crushing of Germany; but her
army came home with an honorable
purpose we'll fulfilled, and that the
war IS over. America should stand
to-day as she always stood-a na-
s'on dwelling in peace, concerned
nrst OF ali with the prosperity and
happiness of her citizens, bound in
no blind alliances, but prepared, as
are any of her citizens, to 20 to the
AID of the right wherever wrong over
throws justice.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Cod-Fearing Man to Guide
Destinies of Nation r. Trroed

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Whereas the United States of
America is thought Of, and often called
by those who love her, Gods country;
and,
Whereas, We revere the memory of
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln,
Theodore Roosevelt and other God
loving and God-fcaring men,
Resolved, That in nominating men
to serve the nation we call only those
whose lives testify that they do Justly,
love mercy and walk humbly with their
God JAMES V. CHAIMFRS
President of the Church Temper
ance Society.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Creative Genius Needed
Republican Leadership Called
For in Nation To-day

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Republican party must con-
tlnue to create conditions and form the
forces of the life of the American pco-
pie. It's creative life is the great and
real energy of the country.
What happens to the people does not
come out Of individual will and initia
tive, but from the upward push of the
organic life Of the nation.
We cannot win in 1920 if we are not
impelled by these forces Events and
the advent of great leader will make
history for the coming years.
SAMUEL DUNLOP.
b32 Magic Street, Elizabeth, N. J.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Wants President at Home
absence of Executive Called
Menace To Nation's Welfare

- .,ne vne Editor of The Tribune.
or lnasmuch as President Wilson
los. lns seen fit to disregard all precedent,
. ,'Is considered sufficient to restrain
.io. resident from leaving the jurisdic-
iasa isa oSa,t 81 the United States whils hold
,,ss;smple Of the injurious results OBJ
's,ned me from pursuing such a course.
, me Republican party should 20 on
n.s r..ord as favoring a Just and speedy
S,, ssaee with proper reservations. I
,,;..!e t;uia offer plank making it uncon-
III. ts'utional for the President to leave
country. 8. o. CARLSON.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Let Congress Pick President

The present method of electing the
President being unsatisfactory, re-
sulting in defeat of the majority in
some cases, we recommend that the
choice be decided by majority vote
of joint session of Congress. The
term should be extended to six or
eight years and a second term be
prohibited. This would reduce the
time spent in the canvass and also
prevent to large extent the agita-
tion and excitement incident to the
present system and be in the inter-
est of economy.-Chauncey Holt,
Orlando. Fla.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Firm Hand Urged in Mexico

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: One Of the most popular planks
which the Republican party could in
sert in its platform would be one prom
ising protection to all American citi-
zens in other countries who are en-
gagged in Legitimate enterprises.
If other countries, such as Mexico.
knew that the Administration power
had made such a promise they would
not be as ready to harm, rob and mur-
der American citizens as they have
seemed to be in the past. W. Nj. w.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
National Highway System

To facilitate interstate commerce,
strengthen the common defence and
provide for economy in transporta-
tion and government administration
the Republican party advocates con-
struction and maintenance of a ma
tional highway system at the ex-
pense Of the government and under
the direction of a federal highway
commission.-Roy D: Chaplin, chair
man highways committee N. A. c. C.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Leadership Of Expert.

The Republican party pledges it
self to appoint to offices of national
and international Importance and to
consult with men who are acknowl-
edged experts in their respective
fields. and who are not merely po-
litical or personal friends Of the
President, or nonentities.-J. Hunt
ington Richards, 1863 Irving Avenue,
East ORANGE. n. i.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-26
Method Of Electing President

We favor an amendment to tho
Constitution whereby the President
and the Vice-President shall not be
elected by the votes of the electors,
but by majority vote. In this man
ner corruption will be eliminated.
Under our present system Federal
patronage is usually distributed in
the larger states. This has worked
an injustice to the voters in small
states and necessitates the nomina-
tion of a candidate from a large state.
Louis K. Collins, Eli West 169th
Street, New York City.