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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-20

HNHERE Is VIDE divergence OF views
l. among physicians as to the value of
certain of these drugs. Some physicians
oppose the use Of opium, morphine and
choral except in extreme cases, quite as
much as they oppose the use of whisky
in their practice.
One of the most interesting of the
many discussions on this subject took
place at the meeting of the Philadel-
phia County Medical Society some
years ago in which the subject was
threshed out at length.
The disputantS were Drs. J. p.
Grocer Griffith, Thomas ]. Mays, Jo-
seph Hoffman, w. NJ. Capp, William
II. Welch, Il. Ridgeway Barker and NJ.
Price.
Doctor Griffith on that occasion de-
livered an exceptionally able address in
defense of the benefcent use of opium,
combating the idea that opium is an
unmitigated evil, drug which should
never be employed under any circum-
stances whatever, inasmuch as 1t never
did anything but HARM"
TT is a generally recognized fact that
l. in the modern practice of meticinc
the range of drugs prescrib'd Is CON +
pnr;ively limited.
An analysis of $1,000 prescriptions,
by an officer of the American Pharma :
ceutical Association, showed that the
pharmacopeia some years back was
sadly neglected by physicians.
Only seventeen vegetable drugs were
prescribed and more than one hundred
drugs of vegetable origin neglected. Ten
metals we're honored in tho prescriptions
while more than dozen we're omitted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-20

THE grip of this drug, or liqui'
l. rather, was as powerful and tena
cious as opium or cocaine. The differ
ence lay in the fact that it drove it.
victims to grotesQue rather than Grim
inal acts.
Baudelaire, who translated Poe'i
works into French, painted his hair thu
same tint as the beverage from an ode
fancy that the outside of his heat
should match the absinthe color of hi
brain.
Alfred de Musset, who was called th'
French Byron, and the brilliant Guy d.
Maupassant were two other victims o
the tinted horror.
French physicians considered the raw,
ages of absinthe far more destructiv,
than those of either cocaine or opium
Opium, cocaine and other habit
forming drugs have beneficent plac
in medicine; absinthe had none, or a
least very little.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-20

Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 20, l'Zo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-20

When the exporters seriously turn
their attention to getting competitive
trade they will be forced TO call in ex-
perts to help them. Indeed, they are
certain to discover that they cannot
hold the trade which came to them dur.
ling the war unless they adopt new
methods.
This trade is worth keeping,
Our total exports the year after the
war began amounted to $4, 400 ,0O0, 900,
or nearly 10 per cent of the total in
ternal trade of the country. This per-
centage is Likely to increase rather than
decrease, for/ BE population is leaving
the rural distr7cts and is concentrating
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-20

We learn from a dis
W patch from dear OIL
Lunnon" that the slang
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

Bessemer, May 6.-(Speeial)- City Attorney George Bumgardner states that the city of Bessemer may be forced to pay for the new trackage proposed by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company on Twen- tieth street, unless the form of an i'm provement' bond ordinance recently adopted, is not altered. He has taken the matter up with other city officials, and it Is probable that a substitute ordinance will be adopted at the next meeting of the city council.
 The ordinance in question Is one that was adopted at the last session of the council, authorizing the sale of $394,000 in improvement bonds, the money to be used for paving and other street Improvements. The city at torney states that, under the present working of the ordinance the city of Bessemer could be made to advance money to the traction company for the rails and other materials to construct six blocks of new trackage in the busi- ness section.
 It was the intention of the framers of the ordinance to advance money to the company for the paving construc- tion along and between the tracks, just as the city advances money to other property owners for street improve ments. A strict construction of the bond ordinance, however. would re- quire the city to likewise advance money for all improvements made by the company, including the laying of new trackage.
 There has been much protest over the form of the ordinance, since the city attorney called the matter to the at- tention of other officials. They have the matter under advisement at this time, and will probably withdraw the measure at the next session of the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
BAPTIST HOSPITAL

The Rotary Club indorsed the move to secure the $2,000,00O hospital for Bessemer which is to be established in Alabama by the Southern Baptist Church. The club members waxed en- thusiastic over the chances for getting this big institution, and appointed the following committee to confer with like committees from the Kiwanis Club and Bessemer Medical Society.
 Rev. W. P. Price, pastor of the First Baptist Church. spoke in behalf of the movement stating that he had reviewed the claims which this city could ad- vance for the location of the hospital here, and be believed that Bessemer would make the best showing of any city In the state. He stated that there were two essential features the lucky city must possess, a large and com petent medical staff for the hospital, and an assured local patronage. Bes- semer's claim in this respect would be pre-eminent, he believes.
 The committee, which is to select a location for the Baptists, will meet at Selma on May 26. The three Bes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1920

Kartus and Miss Pauline Powell; a piano solo, Rosy Fingers" (Wachsl, Willie Pitts; violin solo. "CaritaP (Atherton), David Nixon paper, Life of Chopin" Miss Bob Pennington; piano solo, Con cert Polonaise" CEngelman), Miss Maggie Johnson; Current Events," Carolyn Moore; vocal solo, "Till the 5tars Havh Ceased To shine" Miss Bernice Gray selection, High School orchestra, A de- hclous punch was served during the aft ernoon, and at the conclusion of the programme ice cream and cake were served.
 Mrs. Herrick Johnson of Louisville is the guest of Mrs. l. F. Swallow.
 Mrs. George Mcdowell is at the Eliz- apeth Duncan Hospital, where she un- derwent a serious operation Wednesday.
 Mrs. Sarah Hawkins and her daughter, Miss Josephine Hawkins, have returned to Bessemer and are located in their nome on Dartmouth avenue.
 Mrs. T. E. Griffin and Miss Mary Grif- fin were called to Marion earlier in the week by the death of Mrs. Griffin's piece, Mrs. Will Avery, following an operation for appendicitis
 Dr. E. c. Harris is i'll at his apartment in the Grand Hotel
 The Rev. George Stoves of Nashville was the guest of Mrs. M. c. Sweatman this week. MT. Stoves was the former pastor of the First Methodist Church, and has hosts of friends and admirers here, who welcomed him on short visit to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
BESSEMER
The Bessemer manager of circulation is c. E. Moore

semer committees win get busy be- fore that time and compile convinc- ing data, showing that Bessemer of fers the best location in the state for the proposed hospital.
 An interesting feature of Thursday $ meeting was a speech by Mrs. c. P Orr of Birmingham in behalf of Tuggle Institute of Birmingham. Several ne- gro students of the school appeared be- fore her address and sang a number of folk songs in a most enjoyable man ner.
 Mrs. Orr made a stirring appeal for support of the school, setting out briefly the results being accomplishe there. A recent fire has destroyed most of the institute, and her appeal was for funds to rebuild.
 Hugh McEniry made a short address, asking the club to get actively into the boys work campaign being carried out in this city. He spoke chiefly for their support of the Boy Scout move, and at the conclusion of his remarks several members volunteered their services as scoutmasters.
 George Woodrow made a short talk on The Objectives of Rotary" stress ing the importance of centering the ef- forts of the club on a few items of work, and carrying these through to a successul conclusion before attempting others.
 FAMILY DAY
 Family day will be celebrated along with Mothers day at the First Chris tian Church Sunday, and a special ef- fort will be made to get each member of the family to attend sand sit in groups. A splendid programme has been arranged by the pastor and a special committee, which will begin with the Bible School at 9:45, followed by a song service at 10:45 o'clock with Mothers day message at the Il o'clock service. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock in the classroom and the afternoon service will begin promptly at 2 o'clock. Rev. Robert N. Simpson will deliver the principal mes sage in the afternoon at o'clock and during the afternoon service a report from all departments of the church will be given Members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
 HOG LAW ELECTION
 Judge ]. r. Stiles held special court session in Bessemer Thursday morning when hog law election held in 1918 in Beat 5l, Virginia Mines, was contested through petition of residents. The peti- tion was denied upon the evidence sub- mitted, and the hog law will stand as decided in 1918, which allows for hogs to run at large in that beat.
 The Bessemer Tigers will play Dolo- bite baseball team at o'clock Friday afternoon at the rolling mill diamond. A large attendance is expected and admis- sion is free. The Tigers invite all Bes- semer fans to come out and root for their team as they have not lost game this season, and wish to keep up their record
 EXPRESSION CLASS The expression class of the High School
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

different members of the Fairy.ew School Improvement Association
 The proceeds will go toward equipping a playground in connection with the Fairyiew school The public is invited.
 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
 At a meeting of the Mothers of st. Anthony's Parochial School yesterday afternoon an improvement association was organized for that institution. Mvs. oscar Hundley was the speaker for the occasion and spoke enthusiastically of the work.
 The following officers were elected President, Mrs. J. H. Boosong; vice pres ident, Mrs. Mims Hutchins secretary. Mrs. James Brumbaugh; treasurer, Mr.i Nicholson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
A1aba,11a P01uer C011pa11v First Mortgage Thirty Year 5od Gold Bonds Of 1916

ham district" It includes among it's customers coal mines ore mines steel mills manganese plants cot ton mls brick plants, cement plants foundries and machine shops, fertilizer plants, pumping plants, quaes, lime plants graphite plants public utilities and railways. This gives to the company constant demand for power and demand which should not be influenced materially by adverse conditions in any single class of industry. The growing character of the communities served, gives assurance of the con- stant increase in the demand for power These facts taken together evidence the strong position of the first mortgage bonds of the Alabama Power Com pany as permanent investments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

which we are now offering. These bonds are se- cured by direct first mortgage on all property now owned or hereafter acquired by the Alabama Power Company. The duplication value of this property is materially in of the total of first mortgage bonds outstanding. This is the first essential feature to be considered in analyzing the security back of these first mortgage bonds. Proper dversification of the industries served by the company sessenta, o use on nor distributes power throughout northern Alabama, serving the great manufacturing and industrial terri
 tory centering around the widely known "Birining
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

has issued invitations to an outdoor reception at the park Friday evening, May IA, at 8 o'clock, in honor of the board of education. faculty and senior class. The reception will be delightful social affair, and is planned by MISS Jessie Pringle and pupils as an express sion in the High School, and to conn pliment the teachers and senior class This is the first year that the High School has had a distinct expression de- partment, and the work done aln the department has shown up splendidly dur ing the year, with Miss Pringie as ol- rector and teacher Various committees have been appointed among the express sion pupils for arranging the reception, which will be one of the most attractiVh close -of-school social affairs.
 The regular meeting of the Civic lm- provement League will not be held on Friday afternoon, the regular date TO. the meeting, but has been postponed until later date, which will be announced
 Mrs Kittrell Trotter will entertain the members of the Junior Matrons' Club Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. M. c. Sweatman OH Berkeley avenue.
 BOOK SHOWER
 Ine DOCK SnOMtI TUT AilS iiSA pi 6t' by the members of the Culture Clup was held Thursday afternoon, and large number called during the afternoon hours The library was beautifully dec- orated with quantities of spring flowers and an informal reception by the mem bers of the Culture Club and Junior cur | ture Club was held. Music was enjoyed throughout the afternoon and enter taining feature was the telling of for tunes by Mrs. Fred Robertson, who IS wonderfully gifted in palmistry. Many donations of books and money | for the purchase of books were made, among the largest being a check for s2o, given by J. E. Haffner for the esslson I* Pipe Company; $1O from Alderman J. M.
 Lowery and set of O. Henry's works by D. F. R. Smith, The book showei was quite success and was a pleasant social gathering During the afternoon refreshments were served to all callers and an inspection of the library made. A party of Bessemer women attended the luncheon of the BNai B'Rith Asso- citation in Birmingham Thursday, and afterwards enjoyed a matinee at the Lyric. In the party were Mrs. Norman Lefkovits, Mrs. Julian Erlicl<, Mrs. Alex Gus, Mrs. Phillip Brick, Mrs Dave Barr, Mrs. J. Strauss, Mrs. Morris Green and Mrs. Phillip Ripko.
 David Nixon and Howard Bailey vera joint hosts at the meeting of the mem. bers of the Junior Club members at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Nixon on Nineteenth street Wednesday afternoon. There were 36 members pres ent, and it was decided to limit the mem- bership to 40. leaving only a few va- cancies.
 The meetings will be held only once a month during the summer, and at thd next meeting Miss Kathryn Baty and Miss Maggie Johnson will entertain the members. Mrs G. H. Stevenson, the di- rector made a most encouraging talk to the members, commenting them for their organization work and the progress be-
 nsy made with the club.
 The programme was varied and well presented, including a piano duet, "Witch's Flight" played by Miss Sybil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
ENSLEY :: ::: ;::.:: ;::i: sf: 5:
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Campbell who will wear the Highlander's costume. Reading, Mrs. Shook Keith. Selection, Central-Ensley High School band. Talk, Dr. J. H. Phillips. Talk, Commissioner J. Ellis Brown. Concert, Central-Ensley High School band.
 Near the grandstand booths with diff ferent amusements and drinks and ice cream will be placed and in charge of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
The Diuersifi;cation Of Seruj;ce By q pO1Uer Producer

The illustration at the top shows the mammoth steel plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Com pany at Ensley. That at the bottom is graphite mill in the hills of Alabama remote from the coal fields and the railroads. Both use hydro-eectric power supplied by the Alabama Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

The diversity of industrial operations in the field now covered by the Alabama Power Company, which at present includes more than half the state, creates which is not dependent upon conditions in any one industry. These facts have material bearing on the desirability of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
CONCERT AT FAIRGROUNDS

Much interest centers around the play ground benefit concert to be given this evening at o'clock at the state fair grounds. A varied programme, of which the Central and Ensley High School band, directed by Prof. Amos. and the Scotch Entertainers will be the leading features.
 The programme follows: March, band. Duet, Miss Mae Vallaly and MT. O'Hare. Reading, Miss Stacey Roberts. "A Few Minutes in Scotland,' Mir. Stewart. Vo- cal selections Central Ensley High School band. Scotch hagpipes. by MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

The Age-Herald maintains spe- cial representative in Bessemer. Mrs. H. L. Rains is correspond- ent, to whom news items should be given. Phone Bassemer 612-J.
 Phone Bessemar 697.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07

The final regular meeting of the year of the Thread of the Story Club was held with Mrs. c. R. Walker yesterday after noon. The following programme was given; "O'Henry's Life,' Mrs. J. Ellis Brown; Characteristics of O. Henry As His Stories Tell,' Mrs. Edith Edwards; synopsis of "The Gift of the Magic" and 'The Unfinished Story" Mrs. M. s. Lively; Resume of the Years Work" Mrs. w, E. Turnipseed.
 During the business session plans were completed for Reciprocity Day to be ob- served May 1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-07
What if you can't
 get cars?

Seriously overburdened,< with, coal, steel and switchmen's strike aggravating the strain until damned up flood of freight stagnates the terminals, the rail- roads are up, against it hard.
 So will manufacturers be this fall unless they prepare now to ship goods by motor truck when the peak load movement of farm and other products demands the capacity of extra tens of thousands of cars.
 Depend on the railroads, now 580,0OO freight cars short and you may have to shut down. Depend trucks and keep going
 Motor trucks will keep your business alive this fall If you plan to them.
 Immediate Delivery Let show you how we'll Ace Trucks will meet your needs in the coming emergency, and. in the years come. Order and you will have trucks when you must have them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-09-24

stand that large class of illiterate
citizens IS great governmental bur-
den, more of a governmental burden
than an equal number Of intelligent
voters, and that representation in
Congress based On their numbers Is a
just apportionnent. But the four
teenth amendment puts power in the
hands of Congress which may be
abused The South's interest in this
election IS vital and Southern demo-
Gratis should do all they can for dem
oeratie success. The best way they
Ican help is to subscribe literally to
the democratic campaign fund. Every
democrat ought to bear this in mind
when asked to contribute to the dem
oeratic fund.- Remember the Lodge
force bill, and think Of the tremen-
ldous influence Lodge will have with
the republican administration.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-09-24
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
NAY HAVE A NEW HEAD
Jacksonville Metropolis

October next will, in all proba-
bility. witness change in the chair
naanship Of the state highway depart
nient, now held by M. NJ. Smith. In
formation reaching Jacksonville from
Tallahassee is to the effetc that For
rest Lake viii probably be the new
chairman.
At this particular time, state offic-
ials point out, the state highway de-
partment is one of the most irnpor-
tant bodies in the state, for under its
direction now, and in future years,
viii come the expenditure of the mill
ions of dollars Florida is expected to
expend on good roads. 1t is at present
completing the expenditure of APP
proximately six million dollars OF
state and federal road aid funds as
the initial two years program of road
construction resulting from the gov
eminent aid legislation.
That there viii be a strong fight
for the craftsmanship when the
change in the official personnel Of the
board occurs goes without saying. ii
is said that there are several of the
four old members left ON the board
who viii accept the craftsmanship, il
offered.
Mr., Lake. whom the governor is re
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-09-24
THE SOUTH rs
VITALITY INTERESTED

The interest of the South in DEM
ocratic success this year is not merely
academic and sentimental It is vital.
The second paragraph Of the four
teenth amendment to the constitution
lis very clear IN providing that when
the right to vote is denied By a state
to its citizens for any other reason
except participation in rebellion or
other crime, the representation In
Congress Of that state shall be reduc-
ed In proportion. The constitutional
power OF Congress to reduce the
southern representation in Congress
proportional to the number of citizens
deprived Of the vote is undoubted.
Moreover, a census has just been
completed and the question of reap
Iportioning representation in Congress
III imminent Representative SeigeI
Of New York, republican chairman Of
| the reapp0ftionment committee Of the
House of Representatives, has receive
I ed number of letters advocating the
PRODUCTION of southern representation
] III Congress and IN the electoral col
Ilege and he announces publicly that
his committee win take up seriously
lat the coming session 0f Congress the
question Of cutting down the repre-
sentation IN states where negroes are
DISTINGUISHED. He does not propose
cutting down Massachusetts repre-
lsentation although it has d very re-
stricted electorate. The republican
papers all over the country are agitat-
ing the question and showing that ID
some northern districts a congressman
represents many times as many vot.
lers as some southern congressmer
represent. The question has been &C
Icentuated by the doubling of the
number DE voters by woman suffrage.
This strikes at the very heart Of
| the South's share in the government
of the United States. The Southern
peopIe, like Massachusetts, under.
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Our friend Blowers, in discussing
the roadbonding amendment, says:
marion county is going to give a
large vote for the amendment. I see
more evidence Of 1t every day. Al
number az men have asked me why
there IS nothing said in favor of the
amendment: why someone does not
answer your numerous articles. Most
of your readers know why. For those
who doubt, we might state that we do
not want to get into newspaper
controversy with you. You are not
fair. AS evidence of your methods
we refer them to your scathing COM
ments to an honest effort to get the
opinion OF the attorney general be-
fore the people IN your Monday issue. =
We shall not weary our readers by
reproducing the article, but we think
anybody who read Ii closely, or who
can find the paper and read it again,
win admit that we are about as fair
as The average. Perhaps d little more
SO. And we have known good many
editors who would not have printed
Mr.. Blowers article ait all. IL would
have made many Of them mad. while
it only amused as. Some would have
refused it as being unjust to their
papers and their side of the question.
Tt was. But We will always print such
articles, even if they get the best of
las, which Mr.. Blowers didn't.
We try to be fair in discussion at
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