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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
Ny Friend, ". P. Pinckard

ancy at concert pitch and believing that he was going to put through the big en- terprise he was then promoting. Free
 silver was at It's flood in the south and
 west, but anathema among the very men
 whose ear he was seeking to win. He
 was for silver, and I personally heard
 him proclaim his views openly and as l ardently in that camp as ever he did in the tents of the far south. No man did his thinking or could influence his
 speech.
 In the senatorial campaign of 1900 I was ardently for Johnston, he for Nor gan. Johnston was winning till the Flying Squadron took the field and turned the tide. In organizing the squad-
 ron, he was the leading spirit and to it's fund the largest contributor. The mo- tive? Various men had various motives,
 some worthy, some petty. do not know the real inside motive CT political hope of anyone else, but I have faith that his
 was high.
 ''I have nothing against Johnston" he told me, nor do 1 think Morgan is the only man who is fit for senator. But the future of Birmingham is bound up in the Nicaragua canal, and in working for Morgan, I am working for Birmingham. In how many political breasts do such nigh sentiments consistently beat? A thinking man. believer in that divinest of all divine arts, the art of doing" Above all he was an honest man, the one whom Shakespeare had ill mind when he said 300 years ago, ito be honest is to be among ten thousand. When the last of Mir. Pinckard's first | fortune was gone, he owed large debts ! that his creditors had wiped from their | hopes. if not from their memories. His first act when he found himself upon his | feet again was to clean the score. In the
 40 years since l left school and entered active life I have come in personal con
 tact and association with only three men !, that to my own knowledge have come ul : to that splendid standard. My friends | how many have you known?
 : It is an unfailing pleasant memory that l I knew him so well in his best days ot l high endeavor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
STUDENTS PRAISE
 WAR DEPARTMENT

Washington, December 12.-(Special. ! The students of the vocation school at Greensboro have through formal reso- luton expressed their satisfaction and appreciation to the war department.
 A copy of the resolution, forwarded by the students to Representative Oli- yer of the Sixth district of Alabama, was presented by him to Secretary Baker today
 The resolution follows:
 Whereas, the undersigned students at the vocational school established at Greensboro, Ala, by the United States government, have now been in Greens boro for period of several months, and have become acquainted with the citi- zens and general surroundings of that community. and,
 Whereas, the conditions surround ing us at Greenboro are higdly satis- been. received and treated by the people of Greensboro with kindness. and cor dial hospitality: and,
 . Whereas, we desire to give express sion to our satisfaction with the condi- tions and surroundings at Greensboro, and to our appreciation of the treat ment which we have received at the hands of it's citizens; therefore, be it
 Resolved. Thatlwe hereby affirm our complete satisfaction with our situa- tion at Greensboro. Ala, and with the conditions under which we live and study there, and express our grateful appreciation of the educational oppor- tunities which are offered us at the Southern Military academy and the in- terest which is manifested in our intel lectual and material development; be it further
 Resolved, That we express our thanks to the war department for stationing us at this point. and that a copy of these resolution be forwarded to Hon. w. B. Oliver at Washington, D. C.. for transmission to the war de- partment.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
WANTS DECISION
 BY MAJORITY OF COURT

Washington, December l2.-(Special) The indications are regarded as excel lent that the bill of Representative Brand of Georgia. requiring all decisions of the supreme court to be rendered by a majority of the justices of the court. will be favorably reported by the judi ciary committee of the House.
 This measure was introduced the last session of Congress Representative Vol- stead, chairman of the judiciary commit tee, gave cit his approval. Other promi- nent members are understood to regard it with high favor. If the bill does emerge with favorable report from the com mittee, it is regarded as probable that after a hard fight it will be enacted into law.
 The measure provides that whenever for any reason majority of the mem bers of the court are not available for service, the President shall put tempo rarily on the bench the necessary mum Der of judges. drawn from sthe benches of the federal courts throughout ths country.
 T will get actively behind the bill" said MT. Brand today, and vii push 1t. It occupies a fine position in the com mttee and l anticipate that it will be reported at an early date.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
WAR CLAIM BOARD
 TAXES CREDIT F OR .SAv|NG MANY FIRMS
More Than 30,oo0 Claims Settled and Achievement Held Greatest Episode of
 Kind In Business History
By Associated Press

Washington. December 12-The war department claims board, in its annual report made public tonight. asserts that through prompt settlement of thou sands of claims since the armistice 1t has maintained the solvency of large number of industrial enterprises. The board. in announcing that it has set tied nearly 30,000 claims since the ar mistice. characterized it's achievement as the greatest episode of its kind in business history.
 The board when formed was con fronted with more than 30,000 claims, the report declares, and on November 1 only 604 remained unsettled. In the four months beginning July 1. the or ganization liquidated approximately 2,400 claims, 1t says
 In the great majority of cases, it was not necessary to resort to the courts In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
MINERS APPEAL CASES
 TO HIGHEST TRIBUNAL.
 HUNDREDS ARE PENDING

Centreville, December Especially Some 40 of the unlawful detainer suits against the striking miners have been
 preme court and the officers are getting everything in readiness to have the cases ready for submission just as soon as pos sible. as several hundred other cases depend upon the result of those ap- pealed.
 It is very probable that a special term of the circuit court will be held for Bibb county early in January to try about loo unlawful detainer cases appealed by striking miners from the decision of the panies in Bibb county are working union men under contract which recognizes the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
WITHOUT EXACT FIGURES
By Associated Press

Paris, December 12.-The French eel- egates to the Brussels reparations. con ference are going there without any exact figures as to the damage France sustained by the war. according 10 the newspapers. Various organizations, however. declare that they recognize that the Brussels conference will be only the preliminary stage, and serve a useful purpose, even if definite prop ositions are not evolved.
 Estimates made by the various French ministries of Frances damages are said to total 230,000. 900. 900 francs Louis Debose. president of the repAra- tions commission, is reported to be dis satisfied with the form in which the documents were prepared. and has re- fused to present them to the repara- tions commission. Therefore, it is as- serted, a new set of figures is being prepared in accordance with the idea of Debose, but the report will not be ready for two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
TO BUY SITES FOR
 ALABAMA POSTOFFICES

Washington, December K.-tSpecIaL] Representative Blackmon of the Fourth
 and Representative Oliver of the Sixth districts have introduced bills authoriz- ing the acquisition of sites in Piedmont, Greensboro and Marion for contem-
 plated public buildings. These bills were introduced in pre- ceding sessions, but on account of the
 policy of the government to do no con
 structing during the war, they were not acted upon. The prospects today are
 bright,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13


 Ter remembers Birmingham when there was only one store here and wheat fields all around. He relates most inter- ssting experiences. and is one of the bes, known men in this section of the coun. try. He stated:
 T have suffered from indigestion and dyspepsia for a long time; my kidneys also bothered me good deal and had terrible pains in my back, was short o1 breath and felt weak and all tired out I had headaches. dizzy spells and had terrible pains all through my back and shoulders; I felt completely run down and had no ambition or energy to do my work. 1 have taken Plant Juice now for three weeks, and my general health is simply fine. I have no more aches or pains and have fine appetite for my meals. My wife is taking Plant Juice also when she saw how much good Il did for me. We are glad to recommend Plant Juice to others
 Plant Juice is sold Tn Birmingham ai Norton'ss Drug Store, Fourth avenue and xwentietA stxeet.-Ad5~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
AUTHORIZE SURVEY
 OF ALABAMA RIVERS

Washington, DecSmb Der 12.-(SpeciaL) Representative Oliver of the Sixth Ala bama district has introduced bills au- thorizing the survey of the Cahaba and
 Sipsey rivers, with a view to the con
 trol of floods.
 In recent years, these rivers have got beyond control, and resulting floods have caused heavy damage and great suffering in contiguous territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
Soldier Shot to Death
By Associated Press

Fermoy, Ireland, December 1N-A soldier was killed and two others were wounded, one of them seriously. when military party was ambushed near here yesterday by armed civilians. The casualties among the attacking party are not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13

months ending November l awards of approximately s3s,50o.oo0 were granted on claims totaling nearly s269, 100000, a net saving of about s2SO,27S,OO0. A total net saving of practically 5000. .O00.ooa is claimed through the payment oi s473 340N. 900 since January 1, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13

Underwood in the Senate have introduced bills under the provisions of which the United States would authorize the Louis vile and Nashville railroad to construct a bridge over the Alabama river, four miles north of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
Ghost Is Walking

Centreville, December R.--(Special)-l County Superintendent H. H. Jones has been busy this week mailing checks to the teachers of the public schools of this
 county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
TO BUILD BRIDGE Tss.a OVER THE ALABAMA

Washington, December 12.- Especially Representative Dent of the Second Ala bama district. in the House, and Senator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
BIRMINGHAM BUT
 A VILLAGE THEN WelI-Known BeSsener Man Saw It Grow to a Metropo- IiS-He Now lhdorses
 Plant Juice

The following statement was made by MT. Jeff D. Salter, who resides on R. F. D. No. 5 Bessemer. Ala. MT. Sal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
NEGRO IS JAILED
Prisoner Is Charged With Sending
 Threatening Letter to Court

Centreville, December 12-(Special.)- Jesse Suttle. negro. who was convicted in the county court few days ago and given a heavy sentence by special Judge E M Bishop for sending threat ening letter to Judge W. J. Nicholson of the probate court of Bibb county, is still in jail He failed to make an appeal bond of S1.O0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Groves LAXATIVE BROMO QUI- NINE tablets. The genuine bears the signature of l.. W. Grove. 50c.-Adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
NESSLY LINE NOW
BOOKING FREIGHT
Steamer James Moren VIII
Sail March 10, for New
Orleans.

A rsturr. ..r-eo Of freight for >.s
Orleans Will AWAIT the steamer James
NoTm when f. arrives here or as nest
trim from tls8f cltv with another targr
az 4, 4. np0 gallons ~ hi. rl,stral noia~srs
for tbs 7 Il \ssslv rnrrrtn,. d-ztrsr
utors for rEs sugar Prad .--- rof1ran.
az New NarN. The James sfarru ~
jue March
Na .ltsrnut WIS MAD. 90 }aa. s.s
parEcs on he first f.r Er,.t. ga.
,nlxrd feed tpdustr.rs surplt O.. #.
lsgsts yyns ss abort Esr. fgt .-.rs.
nffort was concentrated II -rnr tlf.
baat hack with NOR, r. 1e,sr. .e
quickly AS nnsslt,e. and r. g.s Thought
VEST moi ta delav the hat madiul
ana unloading other f-rigIf. Beauties
for haodii0r Ui1aH frfIFhf Fa.. t..u
not been fully ronpIetrd A. Tat time
either but now AZ Is ~ readiness. e..
handle All frelght ford
The Nrssly bier Is 'ne Iareast az
the Mentphis rnrf raarh5r.r .eu feet
IRON the wharf to the railroad tra.k.
and no feet long giving a y61d lat
form space Of Id t0O s11arg sert rhr
bier "A NOT Vet under cover hut Z. -rr-
f,brary arrsrga,rpIts hav. f.rsn made
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
NERVOUS PEOPLE
NEED BITRO-PHOSPHATE
What 1t Is and How It Increases Weight Strength and Nerve
Force In Many Instances

every doctor and used In every hospitai
TO Increase strength and nerve force
and to enrich the blood" ....
joseph D. Harrigan, former visiting
specialist to North Eastern DISPENSE
tory, says, Let those who are weak,
thin nervous. anaemio or run down,
take a natural. unadulterated substance
such az bitro- phosphate and you viii
soon see some astonishing results In
the increase OF nerve energy, strength
Of body and mind and power OF endur-
anee."
Bltro-Phosphate Ia made entirely Of
the organic phosphate compound re-
ferred to in the National Standard Dis
pensatory as being an excellent tonic
and nefyine and preparation which
nas recently acquired considerable rep
utatien In the, treatment of neurasthe-
mia. The standard Of excellence,
strength and purity Of Its substance is
beyond question, for every Bitro- Phos-
phate tablet Is manufactured In strict
accordance with thB Y. s. PhaFmRco-
poeia test requirements. Btfo- Phos-
phate Is therefore not a patent medi-
cine and should not be confused with
any of the secret nostrutns. so-ealled
tonies or widely advertised "cufe -alls."
CAUTION-Althougb BitNo- Phosphate
is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
sleeplessness and general weakness,
owing to its tendency TO increase
weight it should not be used by any.
one who does not desire to put on
flesh. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY EVERY DOCTOR
AND USED IN EVERY HOSPITAL
Says Editor of physicians Who's Who"

the nerves directly and by supplying
the body cells vita the necessary phos-
phorie food elements, bitro- phosphate
should produce a welcome .transferna-
ton i'm the Appearances the increase In
weight frequently being astonishing.
Clinical tests made In st, GATHERINGS
hospital, ~ Y. c., showed that two
patients gained in weight 2S and q
pounds. respectively, through the ad-
ministratlon Of organic phosphatei both
patients claim they have not felt as
strong and well for the past II years.
Increase in weight also carries with
IL general Improvement in the health.
Nervousness. sleeplessness and lack OF
energy. which nearly always accompany
excessive thinness, should soon disap-
pear, dull eyes ought to brighten and
pale cheeks glow with the bloom Of
perfect health.
Physicians and hospitals everywhere
are now recognizing its merits by its
use in ever increasing quantities, Fred
erick Kole Md. editor of New York
PHYSICIANS who's who" says "Bitro-
Phosphate should be prescribed by
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

Take plain bitro- phosphate is the ad-
vice al these physicians to thin, dell
cate nervous people who lack vim, en-
ergy and nerve force and there seems
10 he ample proof Of the efficacy Of
this preparation 10 warrant the recon-
mendation Moreover II we Judge from
the countless preparations and treat
ments which are continually being ad-
vertsed for the purpose Of making thin
people fleshy, developing arms, neck
and bust, and replacing ugly hollows
and angles by the soft curved lines of
health and beauty, there are evidently
thousands Of men and women who
keenly feel their excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often due
to starved nerves. Our bodies need
more phosphate than IS contained In
modern foods. Physicians claim there
is nothing that win supply this def
cheney so well as the organic phosphate
known among druggists as itro-phos-
phate. which is inexpensive and is sold
by Washburn- Lyle Drug Co and most
all druggists undar a guarantee Of sat
isfaction or money back BY feeding
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
JACKSON WAR VETS
GET u. S. HEALTH AID

JACKSON. Tenn. Feb &C. (spL)--J,
@ Davidson. former service man. has
been admitted at the Civic League hos
of the local unit Of the L. $ Public
Health service as reported today by
Dr +. r Lusk chairman This patient
is In addition to the eight ether re-
turned soldiers claiming compensation
Tor disabilities received during the late
war that are being treated by the local
health unit
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
FARM WORK DELAYED.

MERIDIAN, Miss, Feb g. tSpl)--
Weather conditions continue to delay
farm preparation In this section. Prac-
ueally no work has been done in pre-
been frequent ana the ground has been
IN such condition that II could not be
plowed Some say that the farmers are
already 80 days late,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

...w,n -.
fAiuS--l Wenty-ohe Thousand Kegs of
american WHISKY, imported by amefi-
cans mere, nave heeh eoniiseated NJ
ally imported.
.4o...,,.,
9i'N lhtSal4 announcement mas
VesIl nlhue mere slet upoIl Felease IRON
isue.aI eontrot oi drahd trunk Ines IN
tne GIilteu STATES, west OF Detroit, w
VIII De mace general manager at De-
troit
.,. -
ilpN3ON.-A u,spatcI IRON Melbohrne
sase that 1apl. hoss St3ltn mas ianaea
bourne Tight thus ending MS trip from
HnElahd oy airplahe, covering total
OF more imam la,ouo miles
,.,.,, ..
BhAnfuhI, ~ - ne steamer Cor
NicAEa ~ reported 70 nave sUueN shb-
ceeulng TO Cape Lookout In a leaking
/ oohditloh
,4....-,,'-- -
\. NASHtNGlON MA -Geh' Henfy q,
sharpe eollnnahuer 81 me southwest.
after more thah W years service, the
war department. announces
$1,000. =.
nfNDoN-a MHeless alspatul from
Beruh says fFeslaellt hpett mas decrced
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

major and Col B II AIeshira com
manaeF of tie alg services general Sud-
plv deu0t at Houston Texas, is de-
NOTED Is the rank of captain.
Several other reductions on large
occurred, but this q the first 70 affect
officers within the southern depart
ment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

ire Dir service ere redaeed - raaA ay
4 war department. order received By Col.
~ F. Fechet. Southern department air
ss,y;rn officer al Fort sam Houston.
TWO officers 10 The Southern depart
rnpnt are among those denoted. Lieut..
C@ H B. s. Bufwell. commander Of
Love field. Dallas. Texas. ia reduced e
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
OPPOSE WAR BONUS.

dREENVILLE, S. C, Feb lg.--with-
out a dissenting vote OF gfeenvla post
q the American Legion In special ses
sion here last night, went on record
as opposed to the demand OF congress
by the legibn's national executive Off
GERS for bonus OF a $50 Liberty bond
for each months service Of world war
yniefana
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
). On q, TeoPle wno are Feeble and

ChIIuren VINO Are Pale and Weak
Would he greatly benefited by the dem
eral Strengthening Tonic Effect OF
GROVES TASTELESs chin TONIC. r.
rufiha- 7rT e0riNhes N hlnhd and
builds up the whole system. A General
STRENGTHENING Tonic for Adults and
children 60c adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
NEGROES ORGANIZE FAIR.

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, Feb % CSpll--
Negro farmers and business men are
organizing a Sl5, Un0 corporation for the
purpose of holding an annual negro
fair following the Madison county fair.
which win be held for the first time
next fall
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
PApEREWsKr TO RETURN

SANTA BARBARA. Cal. Feb. is.--Ig
mace Padercwsk who recently resigned
as premier OF Poland, will return 10
America soon and resume his musical
tours, according To William Hemphill,
manager or paderewslSi's ranch and
other properties AZ pasn Rohlhs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
RAISE DISCOUNT RATE.

NEW YORK, Feb 26.-The New York
federal reserve bank has raised It's dis
count rate on United States certificates
Of Indebtedness from az to per cent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
rs Air Officers
Denoted Ia Rank

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Fleb 26.-Two
snaa'@ia ana ts lieutenant colonies Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Frick. 81
Pittsburgh AID f. II Alden Of Phiia-
dephia. have been elected directors of
the Norfolk & Western railroad. su,-
ceedns " e Frick. deceased and W.
q. Mcdowell, resigned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

SAN SALVADOR--A state Of siege
has been proclaimed bv the Honduran
government and theaters are closed ow-
ing to a menace from revolutionary
troops. advices reaching here state
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

MIAMI Fla People here saw a nervy
burglar light up a local jewelrp window
here and calmly remove the entire con.
tents after having gained entrance to
tho store His loot, with which he cs-
capped. totaled over sg5 600
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

NASHfNGT0N.-M Gen. Henry G.
Sharpe, commander Of the Southwest.
ern department, viii retire March /
after more than 80 years service, the
war department announces.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

FARIS--Twenty-o thousand kegs of
American whisky, imported by Ameri-
cans here. have been eonflseated Mt
Havre on the ground that It was illeg-
ally Imported.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

LONDON--A wireless dispatch from
Berlin says President Ebert has decrced
that arson, using explosives or flooding
or damaging property Will be punish
able by death
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

LONDON--A dispatch from Melbourne
says that Capt Ross Smith has landed
there after completing mis- sydney Mel
bourne flight thus ending his trip from
England by airplane, covering a total
OF more than IL 900 miles
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

!. GFSEVA--German war prisoners re
N.TAnatad and returning home through
Switzerland have been heard singing
German war songs and stating they are
going home to prepare for the next war
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

BEAUFORT. N, C.--The steamer Cor
sicana Ia reported TO have struck sub :.
merged wreck on the coast and ia pro-
ceetling TO Cape Lookout In a loaking
condition
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26

MONTREAL - Announcement has
been made here that upon release from
federal control Of Grand Trunk lines In
the United States, west OF Detroit. w
VI. Whitenherger now federal manager,
trolt