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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
REAL ISSUE IS THE
 HONOR OF AMERICA, UNDERWOOD STATES
Mighty Cheer Follows Mention of Presidents Name By Ala bama Senator in First
 Campaign Speech

Baltimore, October 1.-The real issue in this campaign is the honor of the Amer ican people, United States Senator oscar Underwood, minority leader in the Sen ate, tonight stated in sober tones to meeting of men and women which packed the Lyric as it seldom has been packed in late years. The meeting was held underN the auspices of the democratic campaign committed
 One of the features of the meeting was the spontaneous outbursts of great ap- plause whenever President Wilson's name was mentioned He led ali the rest in favor of the men and women who made the meeting. The first time his name was mentioned in Senator Underwood's speech it fell from the senator's lips suddenly. Without any worcs 70 ,n- dicate that it was coming. Instantly a cheer that fairly shook the rafters went up and the entire mass of men and women we're on their feet The same thing happened a short while later. when the senator again mentioned the Pres ident's name, and in Mrs. Eullers ad- dress references 10 the President in- variably brought ringing applause
 Senator Underwood. recognized by men of both parties as a hard-headed author ity upon economic questions, had dis cussed at length the federal reserve act. put on the books by the democrats He
 
 nation in time of stress by that act and had compared it's enactment with the failure of the republicans to put any such law on the books. He had also told of democratic services In the beginning of the nations history and in the Wilson administration, in upbuldinga great mer chant marine and had compared the den- ocnats' work with what he termed the folly of the republicans in failing to pro- mote the merchant marine
 But when he had discussed those mat ters of dollars and cents, and the general business record of the democrats in con trast to that of the republicans, he was silent moment and then said that above all that in importance was tho real is sue, the honor of the American people, involved in whether the peace treaty, in cluding the League of Nations, shall be ratified. In his characteristicaily delib- crate way, he argued that the nations obligations to it's soldiers and it's allies dictate ratification and followed that ar gument with another than fproteetion of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
TRAIN KILLS WOMAN
Body of Mrs. Boyett of Alexander City # Is Badly Mangled

z Alexander City. October 1.--(Specia1) Mrs. E. A. Boyett was hit and in stantiy killed by the Central of Georgia .local freight while it was switching
 near the crossing yesterday. Mrs Boyett was returning from bakery when, as she was crossing the tracks to
 go home. she was hit and instantly killed. Mrs. Boyett was a little deas and wearing a close fitting hat, failed to hear the train until it was too late. She was already across the track and would have been safe had it not been that the hard wind that was blowing .caused her dress to become tangled in .the front wheels-as they passed. Sha was dragged under the engine and her body horribly mangled
 Mrs. Boyett held in her hand g in money and after the engineer pulled her arm out from under the engine her hand was still clenched on the money. Mrs Boyett was 64 years of age and
 had eight children, all of whom are living out of town with the exception of one son, J. D. Boyett, who lived with ihis mother and father here. He was
 manager for the Bynn Yanns Store here. One brother is with the American Trust and Savings Bank in Birming. ham. another with Steel-Smith and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
ADJUSTMENTS
MRS. FISKE COMES
 TO THE JEFFERSON
By EsTELLE BETHEA HALE

One of the, seasons most interesting announcements is that of the Cohan and Harris presentation of Mrs. Fiske in her new and delightful comedy, Mis- Nelly of NOrleans" which will be seen at the Jefferson theatre for an engage ment of two nights and a matinee, October fourth and fifth, after a sea- sons run in New York and tour of the chief cities of the north.
 Tn the title role of Mis- Nelly. this comedy reveals the comedienne. Mrs. Fiske, at the height of her power. bit- orally taking the Crescent City by it's ears. she fascinates all with her fem mine wiles, subtle coquetries and mad cap caprices. At the same time she is true and compelling in warm human impulse every step of the way, the nor mai woman. happy in the coming true of long love dream. always eighteen in her heart and never too old to dance
 Mrs. Fiske will come to Birmingham with an excellent cast including such players as Edward Emery. Victor Benoit, Joseph Greene. Ezra Wa1ck, Eva Benton. Marian Berry Lu Guardia liar. ling and Melanie Gordon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
ENGINEERS SOCIETY
 ExONERATES BATSOM
 FROM CHARGES MADE
Continued from Page Four)

Continued from Page FOur) location of the county line or fa;,ure to notify the board of this is inexcusable. Failure to prepare sufficient number Of plans and specifications There was at all times on file at the office of the county highway engineer full informa- ton in the form of plans and specifica. 'tions available for al, contractors w,sb;ns to make bids.
 Failure to work in harmony with the aoVisory committee. Your committee be- iieves that this board was to advise with the board Of revenue only and sees no reason why the county engineer shouId nave had occasion to come in contact with the advisory board. CONCLUSION Tt is the opinion of your committee that the type of paving laid is inyariablv selected by the board of revenue and that ene recommendations of the county en- gineer are seldom acceped. Your con mittee further believes that the board or revenue, in determining the class of pay- ing used on First avenue, Third avenue ana Twenty-sixth street, the principIes of sound business judgment economy permanency, etc., were entirely ignored. ne committee finds nothing in the course
 
 charge of the county engineer.
 THE CITY ENGINEER
 Your committee believes that in view Of the recognized ability, high sterling quality and unimpeachable. character of the city engineer, that it cannot criticize any interest shown him in the county at- fairs, and further believes that ne was actuated only by the highest motives in any advice given. Ea With the submission of this report. your committee considers it has fulfilled, to the best of it's ability, the purpose for which it was created and with the &C., ceptance of this report begs to be dis charged. Respectfully submitted,
 ''R. s. MAJOR,
 IF. z. WARDWELL,
 ''C. R. GATES
 Committed Birmingham Chapter American Assn of Engineers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
INDORSE ADMINISTRATION
Alabama Legislature Adopts Resolu-
 ton Which Is Sent President

Montgomery. October 1.--In a joint resolution, which was ordered en- crossed and a copy forwarded to Pres ident Wilson, the Alabama Legislature today unquallfledly endorsed his ad- ministration and saluted him <as a leader under whom the United States. for the first time in her history, oc- cupies the position of world supremacy.
 1t declared that during his adminis- tration the president has inspired the enactment of much wise and construc- tive legislation, all of which has been in the interest of the masses. and has brought to the people the blessings of progress and prosperity.
 An expression of delight over the presidents restoration to health, strength and usefulness to his country men and to the free nations of the world is included.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
ION MANILA RAY' AT THE BIJOU

The spectacular battle of Manila Bay when Dewey and his naval men broke the power of Spain in the Far East. is reproduced in realistic and wholly spectacular manner in "On Manila Bay" the scenic marvel that headlines the
 weeks closing bill at 1-oew's Bijou theatre. The entire act from start to finish is one of complete and spectacn- lar scenic surprises, as well as carry ing a clever line of singing and com. edy. Alvin and Kenny, who open the bill. present an unusual aerial ring act Gaynell and Mack are recognized as the best clog and eccentric dapcers appear ing in Birmin gham in months Mr. and Mrs. W/Hill and Company are seen in farce comedy that is a knock at and laugh getter of the first water Four men who really can sing--both as soloists and in harmony work-make up the Four Ushers. one of the best quartets in the entire Loew circuit. J. Warren kerrigan appears as the star in the unusual film feature ''The Dream Cheater."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
BOTH ARE PLEDGED
Cox and Harding Determined to En-
 force Eighteenth Amendment
By Associated Press

,,New York. October, 1.-Senator Hard ing and Governor Cox. republican and democratic presidential nominees, have pledged themselves, If elected, to en- force the eighteenth amendment of fthe constitution This statement was made today by Daniel A. Polling, president of the National Temperance Council, in making public communications re- ceived from both candidates in reply to queries
 Senator Harding, in letter to Mir. Poling last month, said he voted for the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead law, and had declared for their enforcement. adding:
 This is~ 8 representative republic government ruled by the majority ss expressed at the poles or in the laws formulated by elected representa- lives and it is not within the rights of any officer of that government to lightly set aside the will of the people ss so expressed. but | may say that am opposed to the establishment of the traffic in intoxicating liquors and will use whatever influence or power l possess to prevent such re-establish- ment.'
 Governor Cox. in telegram just re- ceived by Mir Polling, said
 T recognize the eighteenth amend ment as a definite part of the consti- tuition, and the laws, enacted thereun- der will be observed and enforced"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
JEFFERSON SALARY
 BILLS ARE PASSED
 EACH WITH 4 RIDER
Question of Increase Is Left to Voters of County In the
 General Election to Be
 Held In November
By FRED H. GORMLEY
 msnssemsry Bcreau The Ase-Hsraia
 22I-2 First National Rank auiIai


 Montgomery, October 1.-(Special l. Jefferson county's salary bills for ifs of- iiciais were passed by the house of rep resentatives late today, but to each was attached rider referring the question pr an increase to the voters of that county in the general election in No- Vemoer. This ends the matter, as no further effort will be made to bring the representatives who have opposed the Dill to a point where they will support it.
 The house again Friday declined to name further conference committee on the disagreement of the two houses over the bill increasing the salaries of the tax assessor and collector, but it is prop- able the senate will concur in the house amendment Saturday, thus submitting tnls question to the people also. Be- fore passing the bill increasing the salary Of the circuit judges the house decreased { the proposed increase from s3,00O to sAVe" The coroners bill increases his salary to s4000 from s 3,0O0. The bill re- lating to the board of revenue increases the salary of each member from s3,6Ov to $5OOO. Another bill proposes an in- crease in the supplemental salary of the incoming circuit solicitor from s1, 300 to ss.0oo. the first deputy from sl,2O0 to sl,Soo the second deputy from s1,S00 10 S2,4o0 the third deputy from $l,200 to Y, 400 An amendment was adopted ex- cluding the deputy solicitor at Bessemer from the operation of the law. The bill increasing the salary of the county treasurer was amended so as to make the salary s5v.0. It is now S3,G0O
 Jefferson county may sell it's road improvement bonds at 95 per cent of --s e. e. thority granted by the legislature when the house tonight passed a bill which had already passed the senate
 AMENDMENT ADOPTED
 An amendment was adopted which prohibited the sale of any bonds at less than par until advertisements re- questing bids had been published for ten successive days and the amounts of all bids have been advertised for ten successive days. The bill was returned to the senate for concurrence but as the senate had adjourned final action cannot be taken until Saturday.
 On motion of MT. Ross the house postponed for all time MT. Vests bill which provided that voters of Birming- ham and Mobile should vote Novem- Der 2 on the question of wrether they Der ? on the question of whether they or general manager plan of govern ment. No person objected to the kill ing of the bill. It may have had friends in the senate but there was none to claim its remains when they had put it to its final sleep.
 Alabama will continue the system of placing names in alphabetical or der on the ballots for primary elections as result of the action of the house of representatives in indefinitely post poning the bill of Senator Phillips to- night. The bill was copied from the Ohio Jaw,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
District Fair Good

The community fair held at the Ali ance school yesterda y~was a success from every angle according to officials of the county who attended. This was the first attempt The exhibits were excellent. pr. J. K. Davis. director of vocational work at Peabody College, was present, and made a talk. s. L. Chestnut of Auburn. state district agent for voca- uona! agriculture. also spoke, as did Dr. N. k. Baker, county superintendente of education.
 There were exhibits of agriculture. cooking, sewing, canning and handwork. IS well as live stock and poultry. Ex- hibits from this community for the state fair were selected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
SAYS TANLAC BUILT
 HER UP TO l35 POUNDS

T began taking Tanlac in January i9l9 and in q short time the gaa stopped forming and 1 could eat my meals with more comfort for l could digest my food with less trouble, picked up several pounds in weight my nerves improved and I felt muck stronger
 ''Then l had the operation performed. but for several months afterwards was still very weak Again I began taking Tanlac and it has actually built me up till l now weigh a hundred and thirlythree pounds. I am now eating just anything want without the least trouble afterwards my nerves are In perfect condition, I sleep soundly every night and have strength to do my work without getting tired"
 Tanlac is sold In Birmingham ex- clusively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Drug Co, in Ensley by Ezell Drug Co.,, in Bessemere bs Pegram- Patton Drug Co. and in Avon. dale by Robert w. Murray.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
WOMEN COMMENCE
 PAYING POLL TAX
Mrs. DeSsie GeWin Gets Re- Ceipt No. 1-Some Look
 Forward to 45

Honors of being the first to pay the 1921 poll tax at the off, flee of James F. Hawkins, tax collector. were captured yes terday by a voter of the fair sex. Mrs. Dessie Gewin ap- peared at the office early and received tax receipt No. l. /
 By this she relegated Thomas C. Dobbs and Murray C. White, who have held receipts l and respectively for ten years to the second and third place. This. according to court off cials is taken to mean that the women are serious over their enfranchise- ment and expect to take leading parts in the politics of the city. county and state and national government.
 During the day ninety-five persons paid their poll tax, Of this number twenty six were women Five were for back poll tax. some as far back as 1902. There was no rush to pay this tax on the first day, but there was steady stream. Poll tax are delin- quent on February 1, after which all persons over 21 and under 45 years of age will be dropped from the voting lists during their delinquency
 HAD ASSURANCE
 Although some of the women walked in as if they were uncertain whether they were in the right place many of them came in with the assurance of vet erans and one Seeing them would never nave guessed it was their first offense" Practically every one entered the office saying, "I want to pay my poll tax When this had been accomplished the majority fthem wanted to know how old they would have to be before they quit paying the enfranchisement tax. This attitude puzzled officials of the or- flee who stated that the women were exactly like, the men in that they did not seem to mind in the least being 45 years of age if it exempted them from poll tax.
 Many of the feminine voters were anx- ious to know just when the registra- tion books of the county would be opened again to the women and if those who had registered could vote in the Noyem- Der election without having paid their poll tax. Officials told them that poll tax was not delinquent until February l. and they had until that time to pay it. However. those appearing stated they didn't expect to take any chances and would pay the tax and take the receipt to the polls with them.
 THOSE WHO PAID
 The women paying poll tax on the first day were: Mrs. Dessie Gewin. Mrs Allie Ennis Browning, Mrs. Willie KrrKe White. Mrs. M. A. Dillon, Mrs. Dosia F. Puckens, Mrs. Anna W. Propst Mrs. Leonora Copeland. Mrs Margie B. Has sler, Mrs Beatrice M Farrar. Mrs. Lucille M. Robinson, Mrs. Frankie M. Snyder, Mrs. Lucy Ida Young, Mrs Beatrice Wood, Miss Helen A. Ball, Mrs. Ida Kirk, Mrs. Winnie Gee Loranz, Mrs. Maggie Wilkes, Mrs. Lucille Shelborne, Mrs Matte IIollingsworth. Miss Belah Block Mrs. Marybelle McWane, Mrs. W. H. Gwinn. Mrs Lula Hunt Baird. Mrs. Laura Dee, Mrs Bertha Severin and Mrs. F. NJ. Barday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
Distributing League By Associated Press

New York October LA million of half copies of the text of the League of Nations covenant have been distributed over the United states by the democratic campaign organization, it was announced nere today by George White, chairman of the democratic national committee. More are on the presses. he addd. Mir Whit said nothing had occurred to displace the league as the principal raIyiug cry of he democratic party. "lt is still the big gest issue, Of course" he said
 American interests and safeguarding against another war, likewise dictate rat 
 Mrs Gertrude Breslau Fuller spoke after Senator Underwood and, devoting herself almost entirely to the League of Nations made powerful appeal that the people give their votes for it's ratification, and elect the democratic candidates to in- sure ratification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
Little Rock Woman Could Not Regain Her Strength
 After Operation Until She
 Takes Course of Tanlac.

T have taken six bottles of Tanlac since January, and my wonderful i'm provement is pretty good proof that it was the right medicine for me" said Mrs. Eulalia McAdams. of 260 Maple street, Little Rock, Ark
 For a long time l had stomach trouble and suffered beyond words to tell. For months l was in perfect agony and ate so little l was simply starving l fell off till l weighed only S5 pounds and suffered such awful pains from the gas on my stomach that my nerves were shattered and my strength all left me. l was advised to have an operation but felt too weak and nervous to stand 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
CENTRAL TO OPEN
 GRID SEASON TODAY

Central High school Crimsons will open their football season this morning. meeting the Marshall County High eleven on Munger's field. The game will begin at 10 o'clock this morning.
 The probable iine-up of the Grim sons Is ns follows:
 Layvsey and Fielding, ends; Stubbs nnd Rox, tackles; l.. Yielding and Nabors, guards; McNeil, (cnptnin), center, Lnhan or Burr. quarterback. Anderson and J. Levy orsReynolds, half backs; Simpson or Streit, full- back.
 I'm meeting at the B. A. C.. the Crimsons elected Bob McNeil captain of the 1920 squad. NcNcif is . vet cram of last yenr and should make Central a splendid leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
REDS VENTILATED
10000 Prisoners and Much Booty
 Captured By Wrangel Forces
By Associated Pres.

Paris, october Forces of General Wrangel have annihilated a group Of Russian soviet troops in the region of Alexandrovsk, according to an official statement of Thursday on the fighting m south Russia received hAFe today
 After six days of fighting we sur rounded the bolseviki in the region of Verwioyetsk, Paioyett Oriekhcv and Alexandrovsk. along a 15O-mile front. the statement says. |capturing l0.ODy prisoners enormous materials cannon and eeveral hundred machine gunS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
HARD TO TELL
 LYRIC LEADER

Although there is a headline number on the Lyric bill for the last half of the week. critics have had trouble in paying honors, for. they have ex- planed. all five acts are of exceptional merit
 Margaret Barron with "The Tooner- vile Tooters" however, leads the way, and closely behind her are Al Anger and Adelon. in "Slapped;" Holiday and Burns, in great comedy offering; Florence Rayfield. "The Little Sunshine Girl" and "Galetti's Baboons, described as the best and funniest act before the public.
 Earl Williams, iss., in "SSpt. Swift" is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
Printers to Convene

Greenvilie. $. C.. October 1.--Union printers of the southeast will hold a meet ing here October 1T to consider the stabii- ization of labor conditions and plans to reduce labor turnover, it was announced today. John w. Hays, of Indianapolis, secretary of the International Typograph- ical union; D. l. Campbell, of Norfolk, district representative. and other leacer. are expected to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
HOUSE MATCHES PRESIDENT
Over $24,000 Received From Members
 of League Thousand Club
By Associated Press

New York, October 1.-Col. F. M. House, who was President Wilson's con- fidential adviser on European affairs in connection with the League of Nations, has matched the President with a s5OU contribution to the democratic league thousand club democratic headquar- ters announced here today
 James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, who, as chairman of the democratic finance committee, Is direct ing the collecting of campaign funds, an- nounced today that more than s24, GOO had been received from persons who joined the league thousand club" by equaIing the Presidents S5O0 donation.
 Raleigh, N. C., October 1.-Secretary of the Navy Daniels today matched tha President by subscribing s500 to the national campaign fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
SENTENCED TO HANG
Wilson Found Guilty of Murder In
 First Degree By Jury
By Associated Press

Abbeville, Ga, october 1.--J. c. Will son was found guilty of murder in tine first degree tonight by jury in the superior court. Judge o. T. Cover sentenced Wilson to hang on Novem- Der 19
 ' This is the first white man who has neen sentenced to hang in Wilcox county for more than thirty years.
 Wilson shot R. E. Sappington, a bank cashier, in the postoffce at Seville on the afternoon of August 2S.
 The trouble. started over a land sale amounting to $7,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
Sanders Speaks

W. T. Sanders. state chairman of the democratic committee, will be the speak eF at the Community Club this afternoon at 12:3O o'clock at the Southern Club. In addition, Guy Harris, former vaude- vile star, will put on an act. All mem bers are urged to be present by Presi. dent Edmund Armes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
Lane in Bad Health
Rx Associafed Press

New York. October 1.-Franklin K. Lane. former secretary of the interior, has been forced to give up business temporarily because of ill health. 1t was learned here today. His condition, u was said. was not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
Incorporated

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate court yeserday by the Bir- mingham Creamery Company with an authorized capital stock of $6o,ooo. The officers are James NJ. Kidd president; Carl c. Anderson, vice president, and Thorwald Hansen treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-02
PERSONAL

Mrs~ l E. Erwin. supervisor Of the county schools. has returned from Mont gomery, where she attended a conference of the an county supervisors of the state.