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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
LETTERS TO EDITOR
THE SOLDIERS, BONI1s

To the Editor of The Age H erald:
 am taking the liberty of address ing this letter to you relative to the soldiers bonus agitation. Every re- turned soldier with whom I have dis cussed the question is heartily in favor Of some form of bonus, whether land money or bonds. They hold that by asking for bonus they are not thereby prompted by mercenary mo- tives, nor are they asking payment for nor discounting. the patriotism displayed by them in taking up arms in behalf of our country, but to re- lieve them in a measure of the finan- cial loss sustained while in the serv- ice of the country.
 Many of them gave up good paying positions and received only $s0 per month while in the service When they returned home they found the home fires burning all right, but in many instances their positions were filled by others who stayed at home for some reason or other. For this reason, they had to take what was offered them and frequently they were glad to get any kind of position at small pay. While it is true that the training received by service men, as well as other experiences which they had. was worth great deal to them. yet most of them have suffered an actual money loss Is it not this great country's duty to reimburse these men who desire it for their financial
 loss? Is it pureing price on, or dis counting, patriotism for us to accept from the richest country on the face
 of the globe q bonus to palliate in a
 measure the hardships sustained by
 the average soldier and to pay ~his
 family for the suffering which they
 were compelled to undergo in many
 instances? Nobody except the prof iteers and tax dodgers can say anght
 against it. In every war, in every
 land. the service of It's soldiers has always been recognized by some form
 of bonus.
 While I had not reached a decision as to which of the candidates for the
 United Sttaes Senate I would vote for,
 TOW that Senator Frank s. White has lad the courage and has manifested his friendship for the returned serv- | ice men by saying that he heartily favored giving us a bonus and would exert every honorable effort to- secure it for us. he is the candidate of my choice. and from expressions that T have heard the veterans will be there fer him on election day. Yours truly. W. IT. EVANS, r. F. c. Thirty-first Infantry In- firmary, A. F. F.. Siberia
 Birmingham. April 1a. 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
Police Officer Wiggins
 Dies From Influenza

Officer c. E. Wiggins of the police force died at his residence. 7O1 Cherry street, Pratt City, late yesterday after. noon. Officer Wiggfns had been sick tut managed to come 10 work severaI times since he was injured In street car accident several months ago ft was only about ten days ago that he was confined to the bed, when he con tracted influenza, of which, in his weakened condition. he never recov- cred
 Officer Wiggins had been on the Birmingham police force for the paSt fifteen years For the Tast three years he had held the pest If fnspector of all iron and copper sold to junk dealers by the peddlers. It was through his efforts thnt hundreds of dollars worth or iron and copper stolen from rail read cars were returned to the owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
ENSLEY
studio cora Chspnap Betsrver. Reprssestativs.

number of cases were heard in police court by Judge Hummer yesterday morn ing Charlie Lee Lowe, a sixteen-year-old negro girl, was fined slOo and 1sO days for disorderly conduct. She was charged with trying to push two white women off the sidewalk.
 Thirteen gamers were fined s10 each for playing craps, and two eases of dis orderly conduct were fined si0 each. Mabie Horton was fined s25 for shoot ing her husband in the foot.
 Detectives Brown and Millicen recov- cred an automobile stolen from the serv- ice station at Avenue F and Nineteenth street Saturday night. The auto was found at Eighteenth street and Aven- ue K.
 The open meeting of the Hypatian Club of Fairfield will be held this afternoon at the Plunket Memorial Church at o clock. Dr. Frank Willis Barnett will be the speaker of the occasion, and rep resentatives of the federated clubs will be present.
 Motorcycle Scout F. E. Richards has severed his connection with the city po- lice department and gone with motor cycle concern.
 Charlie Crossett has recovered from a recent operation.
 The Ensley Woman's Civic Club will meet at the Ensley library this morning at 10 o'clock, at which time the nnual election of officers will take place. A good attendance is urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. April tSpecial.}-- Liverpool this morning was relatively easy, owing to the continued agita- sion in Lancashire. which the trade anticipate will lead to a general tex~ tile strike. Here the market opened aigher and the new. crops made new high prices. due to private reports of rains in the eastern belt. On the ad- vance there were heavy realizing and as the map failed to show anticipated rains speculative support was lacking. A moderate trade demand appeared on the decline but was held in check by reports that the financial crisis in Ja pan was severe. This brought some selling from Europe. but it's principal effect was in disturbine4 con fidence Local sentiment remains bullish and while unsettled the market was at no time weak on the decline.-- Hubbard Bros & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
NEGROES TAKE LEAD
 IN APPLICATIONS FOR STATE CERTIFICATES

State examinations for white teachers are being held in the Jeff ferson county courthouse in Judge John c. Pugh's courtroom.
 The negro teachers nre taking their examina tions at the Thomas school
 There arc eighty white teachers and 125 coIored teachers taking the examinations.
 pr. N. R. Baker, county superin- tendent of education, calls atten- ton to tho small number of white teachers who have applied. He says that this state of affairs has been in effect since the world war was first started.
 sI wonder if the white people of Jefferson county know that there is more interest,-as demonstrated in the number of teachers avail able, among the colorcd people than the whites in school work.o said Dr. Baker.
 .sThis condition cannot continue without danger to our civilization. The coforcd race is furnishing all the teachers needed for them selves, and the negroes arc im- proving their school work steadily. When negro teacher fails to stand the state examination he or she returns for the next examina- ton held, and so on until they get q certificate.
 "School officials know, of course, that 1t is n. question of salaries, but I believe in letting the peo- pie know what the conditions are, and I have faith in the common sense of the people of Jefferson county to help us to take care of the education of our girls and boya-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20

It does not take long. when the ki6>s neys are out of order and not c5ing their work properly. for poisonous acids to accum ulate in the system and cause aches and pains. D. C. Damond, 2s65 w. Soth St, Cleveland. O.. writes:
 T caught cold and it settled in my kidneys My back and sides were so lame and sore could not stand straight use Foley Kidney Pills with good results and am glad to testify to their helping power.% Eugene Jacobs Drug Store-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
Two Suitcases Full
 of Liquor Captured

F. F. salser In the city jail to- day charged with violation of the liquor law, having been arrested by mem bers of the prity squad last night at the Louisville and Nashville station, where eh got off train with two suit cases, each of which, officers say, was filled with corn liquor
 Upon investigation at headquarters 1t was found that one of the suitcases contained two 'one gallon jugs filled with whisky, while the other con tained four half-gallon hot water bags filled with corn liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
GAINS BY WHITE
 IN SOUTH ALABAMA

Frank M Dixon. campaign manager for Capt Frank S White. wired The Age e-Herald from Mobile last night as follows:
 "On trip through south Alabama find Clarke county solid for Frank S.. White; making good progress in Mo bile; ex-service men approve his stand on the bonus"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20

also to be arraigned today, but all ef- forts to have him leave his cell proved fruitlessI He steadfastly declined to leave the prison with the result that aft CT a conference of attorney and tho court it was decided to postpone his ar raignment until after the hearing ton1or- row to determine upon his sanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
Douglass at RusseIlviIie
 By Associated Press

Russellville, April 1s.-(Special)- The congressional race is warming up in the Tenth district Mason Doug lass made his second speech here to- night to a crowded house There was 2 gres< demonstration. Ills speech was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
DONALD TO ENTER RACE

The friends of C. J. Donafd are pleased with the announcement that he will be a candidate for mayor of Fairfield, the election to take place in September.
 pioneer of Fairfield and one of the most successful bushes men of the dis trict, MT. Donald served as chairman of thc various war activities and has been active in civic affairs.
 X. Clinton Decker, the present mayor has not made known so far his inten- tions rega, ding the race He has been very successful in his civic work, and his many friends are urging him to enter the field
 Should both Donald and Decker run. Fairfield will have lively political race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
HonsEs FoR lALE
MOUNTAIN TERRACE

7MON4N T laTAF Efght room, 2-story, bedrooms bath. large living room with sets French doors openlng on to ule porch; beautiful dining and break fast rooms; this home Is newly pa pered and enameled throughout beautiful tile front porch with southern exposure; side drive to garage; good furnace; it's a bar gain and will last but few days longer at the price of Sll,oO0, $S,500 cash.
 REID BELL REALTY co No. 5 N 21st St. Main 6174
 On the Viaduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
MINOR SCHOOL

This afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock the regular meeting of the Minor school Improvement Association will bS held at the schoolhousc. Among the impoT- tant matters to be discussed will be the two-mill tax election to be voted on May 8. Mrs. Mary Eohols of the board of education will make talk on the election. A programme of select readings and special music has been arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
PRATT STORES TO CLOSE

The following Pratt City stores have agreed to observe Wednesday afternoon closing, beginning April H, and continue to September i: Lacey Cash Grocery B. Ginbau, Veto Graffeo, Rose Schelleci. Zack Peroldio, Joe Regatti. John Brack- ett. Courtorugis Bros. Poole Grocery Company. Busy lazy, Gilbert Muir, V. " Gregory, M. H. Barnes. W. A. Green, W. D. & A. E. Suther. J. W. Cooper. Ensley merchants will also begin closing at an early date.
 O'NEAL TO SPEAK
 Former Gov. Emmet O'Neal will sneak k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20

to the voters of Ensley tonight at the city hall in his canvass for the short term United States senator. The voters of the district are invited to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
COULD NOT STAND sTRAIcHT

gressman Bankhead's speech at this place about ten days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
MESSER-J JOHNSON
 REALTY CO.,, INC. 6 N. 21st St. Main 1467-14ss.

SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Look at this pick up on St. Charles St.; Groom, 2-story, f,irnace-heated house, in good location; price 5000, s1.o00 down; you can't get possession until Oct. i; better buy it now; will cost s1,ooos more if you wait until then T. W. Quinn, with Jemison
 R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 211 N. 20th St. Main rocA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20

The ARr-Herald maintains special Ens- ley bureau for handling correspondsnce. advertising and subscriptions. It is lo- sated at 1918 Avenue E. Russell Bros. sntAtive- Phone Ensley 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20
SOUTH HIGHLANDS OF 2OTH STREET

 sired: a real home in one of the best communities in the city, situated on an elevated level lot; magnificent view of the city from all sides; has living room, music room, dining room, breakfast room downstairs, also lava tory; folding French doors between dining room and music room; bed rooms and glass-enclosed sleeping porch, , tiled baths and shower up- stairs: hardwood floors throughout; beamed ceiling of solid oak; compost ton fireproof roof, good basement and first-clas furnace. An ideal home. The price is s15, 900. If you have sSaoo cash you can buy this beautiful home and pay the balance on easy installments. Let me show you this.
 IAMES H I.ESII LIE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-20

U NEAL IO SHEAh Former Gov. Emmet O,Neal will speak
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
FOR BETTER SCHOOLS.

In recent letter to the superintendent of the
city schools State Superintendent of Education, J.
E. swearingen has the following to say of the pro-
posed extra levy of four mills for current expenses
of the city schools, authorization for which, was
recently given by the legislature:
''It is great pleasure to learn of your proposed
Improvement The Abbevle schools are to be con-
graduated upon the prospect of securing additional
and much needed support The legislative delega-
ton has taken wide and constructive action by per-
mitting the community to vote on more school
taxes.
"In spite of its proud history and notable
achievements, Abbeville can not boast of its pub
lie school facilities its public school
pshments. The trustees can not undertake pro-
gressive program without more money. Teachers
salaries must be increased if efficient class room
instruction is to be retained. I hope to mini
mum wage of one hundred dollars month estab-
lshed in every public school next year. The sue
cess of the election is in my judgment, assured.
supt, Swearngen has the interest of the ADDe-
Vile schools no more at heart than those Oh any
other community under his jurisdiction yet ne mas
seen for sometime that schools cannot be man.
aped successfully with the amount of the present
revenue. He also knows so we'll the sentiment and
consensus opinion along educational lines in Alb
neville now It he unhestatingly says: "the sue
cess of the ele sion is assured" There is probably
greater unification Of opinion in the country 1or
better schools better paid teachers, and better
educational facilities Of all kinds at present than
for any other one great ISSUE
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
THE OPINION OF OTHERS.
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COTTON MEN WHO BET ON THE WRONG
HORSE.

The Manufacturers Record is in receipt of let
ter from a wel-nformed business man, in the
course of which, referring to cotton, he says
"One firm lost on sale of 5000 bales, when cot
ton was at low point last spring, $5OO,OOO, this
sale having been recently settled Another firm
has an outstanding loss of $3,OOOOOO. Liverpool
gamblers are caught for enormous loss. The
English manufacturers are reaping a golden har-
vest by selling the manufactured product at profit
eerng prices.'
When the gamblers in this country and in Europe
who nave bet on the future of cotton, by selling
thousands of bales which they did not own, find
themselves caught in trap they necessarily squlrm
very hard to get out with whole skin. There
fore, they fill the press with reports founded on
their desires, and not on facts,j that England will
stop buying cotton; that England will raise its
own cotton; that the cotton bought cannot be fl
nanced; that the South will put in an enormous
cotton acreage, and every other falsehood which
they can possibly invent.
Some cotton mills which speculated on the wrong
side of the market, and became loaded up with
debts by betting that cotton would decline in price,
have found it necessary to seek new owners. Most
of the mills which have been sold however, have
been in splendid financial shape and have been sold
at great profit to their stockholders.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
EVERYBODY CARRIED A DOZEN SAND
WICHES.

There must have been much subdued excitement
among the Associate Reformed Presbytrians in
Abbeville last Thursday night when they "met at
their pastors home and gave him and his charm
ing wife "a shower" The Press and Banner ex-
plains: "Though they have been married some time
a shower is always in order for preacher" Many
useful and substantial gifts were made of pantry
supplies and of many good things to eat. The oc-
casion was one of much pleasure to the congrega-
ton and to the pastor" We have doubt of that,
as it is stated that refreshments of sandwiches and
tea were served" No information is given Of how
many of the 'good things to eat" were left after
the congregation had departed; but it is to be
hoped that the pastor was not required to "set em
up."-Spartanburg Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25

then give to it the name that has been synonymous
with it's life and success?
"The suggestion will perhaps not be agreeable
to DR.. Johnson modesty, but there is no need to
consult him in respect to it. If the name should be
changed, it would be simple justice to call it "John-
son" and, we think, it would be very near to in
justice to call it anything else"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25
WHAT is YOUR ANSWER?

The world is suffering for more food, more
clothes, more dwellings, hotels, more railroads,
more highways. Every hour of useless idleness les
sens the worlds supply, increases the shortage and
edds to the worlds sufferings. Are you doing your
utmost to Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-02-25

No objection to the graduates changing their
names, but let the college remain "Winthrop'; un-
der which name it has it's great reputation. 1t
is good name too-Newberry Observer
The trouble is so many of them want to change
them right in the middle of school session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-11
COUNTY INTENDS
 ID BOOST HEALTH
Supervisors Make Appropria- ton for Medical Examina-
 ton of Pupils

Columbus, Miss, December 10.-(Spe- ciaL)-Endorsing the public spirit of the municipal council, which recently donated the sum of $500 to help de- fray the expense of medical inspec- ton in the local public schools the board of supervisors of Lowndes county have voted similar sum for the pur- pose of assisting in defraying the ex- pense of examining district schools.
 The supervisors also voted an ap- propriation of s1OOO for the purpose of carrying on a free clinic, which for several months has been carried on here under the supervision of the federal government. This work is in charge of exceedingly efficient physi- clans, and has resulted in many public benefits.
 The supervisors are now holding their regular monthly session, and at the meeting Wednesday, John B. Williams, who recently defeated L. w. , Stevens for supervisor from the sec ond district, was formally inducted into office. MT. Stevens was appointed supervisor by Governor Russell several months ago to fill the vacancy cre- ated by the death of l.. H. Hatchett. A, special election was later provided for, and in this contest the tempo rary incumbent was defeated by Mir Williams, former sheriff of Lowndes county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-11
HIGH SCHOOL PARTY

Miss Estelle Eubanks entertained the
 Fourth semester of the High school at
 a beautiful party Wednesday evening at
 the home of MT. and Mrs. E. F. Cheat
 man at Woodward Flowers and ferns
 in the Christmas colors of red and green
 were used in the decoration of the re-
 ception rooms.
 Miss Ora Stansell and Miss Vivian
 Crawford served punch from table
 banked with holly and red Christmas
 berries. Games, contests and dancing
 were enjoyed by the young guests
 throughout the evening, after which the
 hostess served refreshments of cake and
 hot chocolate.
 The following guests enjoyed this de- lightful hospitality: Miss Bob Penning- ton, Miss Carolyn Moore Miss Lillian Crawford. Miss Lucille Self, Miss Bessie May Jones, Miss Gladys Gay Miss Nan nde Lou Johnson, Mss Helen Smith, Anna Mary Ansley, Miss Vivian Craw- ford, Miss Ora Stansell, Miss Jimmie Collins and Messrs. Henry c. Rush, Wal l ter Smith, Herman Rains, Hubert Avery Donald Johnson, Tom Smith, Herman | Salter. Mac Porter. R. F. Nolan, Howard Norton. Carroll Porter Clyde Smith. The young hostess was assisted in en- | tertaining her guests by Mrs. Cheatham Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Tyler Roberts and Mrs. Eubank
 Mrs. Mary Thomas of Talladega is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Wilson at her home on Clarendon avenue. | The following announcement has been received by friends in the city: MT. end Mrs. A. C.. Kyser announce the mar | riage of their daughter, EOla Maud, to MT. Roger Aiken Warnick, Thursday November 25. 1920, Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-11
G. w. Logan, Peabody, Kansas

"Tanlac has completely restored my health and feel finer than in years" was the straightforward statement made recently by MT. George W. Logan, Of Peabody. Kansas, one of the most ! prominent stock dealers in the Middle West
 Tt has not only made a new man of me. but I have actually gained thirty Mve pounds in weight and feel as well a6 ever did in my life. I am telling All of my friends about Tanlac, but |, they can see for themselves what it has done in my case.
 When I began taking Tanlac I was tn an awfully rundown condition. I wes off in weight felt weak and ner- vou1 all of the time and couldn't take any interest in my work or anything else My main trouble was indigestion. Nothing seemed to agree with me. At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-11

superintendent Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:30 pm. At a recent meeting of the Sunday school officers, plans were made for White Christmas exercises to be held December 26.
 Ensley Baptist Church-Rev. David M. Gardner, pastor. Morning services at II o'clock; subject, Danger Signals From the Dead" Evening services at 7:30; sermon subject, "Shipwreck Amid Ocean" Special music at both services.
 First Methodist Church-Rev. J. c. Persinger, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; L. G. Smith, superintendent. Morning services at Il o'clock; sermon subject, His Glory" Evening subject. "Vanities and Lies" Epworth league at 6:30 p. m.
 Shadyside Methodist Church-Rev. J. H. Harris, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; s. G. Fear, superintendent. Morning and evening services. Epworth league at 6:30 p. m; Miss Eloise Mill stead, leader; Miss Beatrice Read, violinist.
 The Epworth league of the Pratt City Methodist church will give a pageant at the Sunday evening services. The title of the pageant will be- "To Whom Shall We Cor" The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-11
WILL ELECT UNDERWOOD
Hitchcock Will Not Seek Place as Mi.
 nority Leader In Senate

Washington, December TO- - (Spe- cial)-In a caucus of his senatorial supporters today. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska announced that he would not stand for election as minority leader against Senator Underwood of Alabama, and that it was his desire that the election of Senator Underwood be made unanimous.
 The result of the Caucus was made known to Senator Underwood by Sena- tor Swanson of Virginia. The election Will occur shortly after March 4 and Will De perfunctory. Senator Under wood was elected over Senator Hitch cock last spring to succeed the late Seantor Martin of Virginia as party leader in the Senate.