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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
RUSHTON PREDICTS VOTERS WILL NOT
 NAME ONE IDEA MAN
Predicts His GWn Nomina- tiOn In Speech at Selma. Refers to the Last Leg
 islature

Selma, May 1.-(Special)-Ray Rush. ton of Montgomery, candidate for the Senate short term. for the first time in his campaign in an address here tonight predicted he would be nomi- mated by the democrats of Alabama May II. MT, Rushton was conservati'se in his statement, declaring he based his views upon reports he had re- ceieved from the various counties and upon his own observations in the tour of the state
 'The thinking people of Alabama are not going to elect man of one idea to the United States Senate" said Mr. Rushton. "They want a man who will represent all the people and I am the only candidate in the short term race who is not making an ap- peal to a particular class, clique. clan, league prejudice or ism
 ''The people should not nominate a one-idea man. You remember that a legislature was elected two years ago upon one idea. The only question at that time was Are you fer or agin?"' and the legislators were elected in accord with the manner in which they answered that question. Well, they stayed hitched on that one idea. I suppose, and as soon as they had discharged their obligation they went wild. There were some good men in the legislature who tried to hold 'em down, but that legislature, friends, passed more unconstitutional legislation than any other legislative body in Alabama's history. There's your example of one idea.
 Two of the candidates are trying to revive the liquor issue which was killed as an issue when prohibition became a part of the federal consti- tuition. The fact that it is in the con stitution means that it must be en- forced and Captain White and MT O'Neal are dragging the decaying carcasses out before the public gaze in an effort to ride into office. I thought dead things ought to be buried. but these gentlemen evidently want to use the corpse for political purposes a while longer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
ID LET CONTRACTS !. TOMORROW AT NOON Board of Revenue Analyz- ing Bids on S1,50O,00O
 Worth of Paving

Contracts for approximately s1,5o0,- 900 forth of permanent paving for highways will probably be let by the board of revenue at a special meeting to be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the courth 1use
 A special meeting to let the con- tracts was held by the board Friday afternoon 1t 1 o'clock. but owing to the fact that the board and the ad- visory committee hal not had oppor- tunity to go over all of the figures action was passed until Monday.
 Figures on several of the projects, which were not completed at the ses- sion Friday, will be zone over by the board and the committee. It is prob able that the contracts will be let about noon.
 Ten projects remain to be acted upon at the session tomorrow. The board let contracts for twelve grad ing projects Thursday but all of the paving work was deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
LAUNCH } SHIPS
 AT MOBILE YARDS New Record Made, When Vessels Launched From
 Three Yards

Mobile. May l., Special When the 7.500-ton all-stee! Panama barge Mamei slid overheard from the ways of the Alabama Dry Dock and Shlp- building Company at i0:50 o'clock thls morning the port of Mobile was started on the way towards record in the history of shipbuilding, as the Mamei was the first of three ships scheduled for launching here today More than three vessels nave been launched from other shipyards on the same day. However no city in the south has put over three in one day from different yards. Another Tea turc of the launching as setting up Mobiles claim of a launching record IS the fact that where more than three ships have been launched from yard in one day they represented vessels completed ahead of time and held Tn order to set launching record. The three vessels to take the water today have all been rushed to completion ane it is only coincidence that each of the Mobile yards set their launch ing for today.
 The launching of the Mamei went off without htcn. The DIE pf,i < . slid sidewise into the waters Of MO- bile river as Mrs. w. P Wheatcroft, wife of one of the government of ficers engaged on the ship. broke a bottle of "fizz" ove- her bow The Mamei is the second large constructed for the government for use at the Panama Canal. The first vessel or this type completed. the Darien. is now in service.
 The second launching of the day took place at ChiciSasaw at ll:ll o'clock. within eleven minutes of the scheduled time The ship to go over board from the mammoth industrial plant ways was the steamer Ensiey City. a 9,500-ton all steel ship. The vessel was christened by Mrs. w. G. Matthias. wife of William G. Matthias. one of the officials of the Ensley plant.
 At o'clock this afternoon the third launching took place when the Capi- tai of Nebraska, 5.000ton vessel, went overheard from the plant of the Mo bile Shipbuilding Company. Miss May Pershing, sister of Gen. John J. Persh- ing, christened the Capital of Ne braska Several officials of the Lin coin (Neb.) Commercial Club attended the launching, the vessel being named Nfor Lincoln because of that city's gem erosity in Liberty Bond subscriptions.
 Large crowds of people witnessed the launchings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
CHARITY NOT ID
 TURN ON SPOTLIGHT
Hooper Indicates MusgrOve and Adherents Would Suf-
 fer Too Much

Montgomery, May 1.-(Special.)-De- claiming the Underwood campaign eom- mittee has practiced charity in not turn ing the spotlight Ion the past record of Musgrove and some of his adherents, but that MT. Musgrove 'and his so-called sEellbinders have become would-be as- sassins of character without justifica- tion or facts to substantiate their state ments," Lloyd M. Hooper, chairman of the campaign committee of Senator Os- car w. Underwood. Saturday in a state ment said all reports forecast victory for Senator Underwood.
 Mir Hooper asked all friends to give their time to the campaign during the week in order that Sentaor Underwood may have "an unprecedented majority over both opponents.
 Chairman Hooper statement follows:
 "Only one week remains until the day of the primary, and the reports received from the several sections of the state forecast a splendid majority for Senator Underwood. While confident of the re- suit in Senator Underwood's favor, regard the present election offering an opportunity for each citizen in the state who is appreciative of maintaining the true American principle of equal rights to all and special privileges to none to bestir himself in according to
 
 majority over both opponents.
 "A labor journal published in Mobile reports Nusgrove as saying in a. s/eech made -hsthat city, If elected, I will pay the debt Are the prohibitionists of this state to bargain their political birthright to extreme labor leaders?
 True to my first formal statement, l have consistently sought to conduct this campaign devoid of personalities. It may indeed, be termed charity that the spotlight has not been turned on the past record of Musgrove and some of his adherents. Not so with him, for he and his so-called spellbinders have become would-be assasins of character without justification or facts to sub stantiate their statements.
 "The voters of Alabama are not to be mislead by extraneous issues and vitu- peration. A sensible citizenship such as predominates in ths great state will apply the acid test to the real charac ter of the candidates, their legislative ability, their constructive statesman ship, their knowledge of law national and international and their grasp of the momentous problems confronting this nation. When they do they will remember that the democratic senators representing the several states of the union unanimously selected Oscar w. Underwood as their accepted leader. 1 am confident that on the eleventh day of May this enlightened citizenship, dis charging their duty to their own fire- sides and country will cast their bal lots for the great servant of all the people of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
WESTERN UNION
 CITED BY BOARD
l.. & N. Also Ordered to Present Data on Purchase
 of Wires and Poles
By FRED H. GORMLEY
 Montgomery Bureau The Age-H Herald
 22l-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, May 1.-(SpeciaL)--D garding the order of the public service commission prohibiting it from discontinu- ing telegraphic service to twenty-one towns in Alabama, the Western Union Company at midnight Friday abandoned it's poles and wires on the branch lines of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, in accordance with orders of the federal court. As soon as report of the action reached the public service commisslon Saturday. it cited the Western Union Telegraph Company and Louisville and Nashville railroad to appear Monday morning and present copy of it's con tract, whereby the poles and wires were sold to the railroad by the telegraph com pany for the approval or disapproval of the commission.
 The commission also cited the railroad to show why an order should not be is- sued requiring it to begin the service and perform it as if the lines had never pa ssed from the possession of the .ele- graph company. By disseminating the service without permission the Western Union rendered itself liable to contempt of the commission but If it had not aban- doned the railroads property it woul l have been in contempt of the federal court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

is a question of sympathy for the stat of Alabama Alabama ranks next to thu bottom in illiteracy. This question Of more money for the teacher is the great Alabama problem today.
 Money voted on schools will return in increased land values he declared. The average term of service for teachers in Birmingham is three years, which means that our children are being taught by absolutely green teachers.
 W. H. Saddler gave a model talk to be used by the speakers in the theatres and other places. He touched on the main features of the election, giving some pertinent facts and figures.
 AS a matter of self-respect we should pay the teachers more money." said Frank Willis Barnett. These teachers to whom we are entrusting the future of our children deserve more considera- tion at our hands,
 Following the addresses at the dinner, the speakers went to the local theatres to begin the campaign in four minute speeches before the audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
MEDICAL EXPERTS DISCUSS DISEASES
 AT JOINT MEETING
Dr. KOlmer Speaks on Treatment of Venereal Diseases Before Medi- cal Society-Other Notable
 Physicians on Programme

With three wel1-known authorities for speakers. the Birmingham Patho9 logical Society and the Jefferson joint session in the Jefferson County Bank building last night.
 The principal speaker was Dr. John A. Kolmer of the University of Penn sylvania, whose topic was "Chemo- 4 Tkerapv in the Modern Treatment of syrhillis.' In opening. Dr. Kolmer mentioned the fact that this disease was prevalent to th- extent of 10 per cent of the male popula ton of the country.
 pr. Kolmer explained a new drug which is used in the treatment of this disease with excellent results He went into detail as to the method of the treatment with this remedy and the effect of it on each organ of the body. His talk was illustrated with lantern slides.
 Dr. William F. McCartv of the Mayo Clinic of Rochester. Minn. spoke of gollre. gastric ulcer ard cancer of the breast. He explained the condition of each of these diseases and told of the latest scientific discoveries along this line.
 Dr. Hiram Woods. well-known medical authority of Baltimore Md. made a short talk on the diseases of the body as manifested in the eye. pr. Woods was secured to speak to tha meeting when it was learned that he was stopping in Birmingham on hfs way home after attending the medical convention at New Orleans last week
 
 Postal savings increased $34 GOO 600 dur ing the war. Just before the armistice was signed they amounted to $159 67O. .S3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
POTENT REASONS FOR TAX ELECTION
Future of Schools Largely
 Dependant on Passage 0f Tax, Say Speakers

With the plea that without the pass ing of the two-mill tax in Bir- m1ngham, even our present school Sys- tenn will be deteriorated, Lieut.. Gov. Nathan L. Miller appeared before the two-mill tax campaign committee at their dinner last night to inspire interest in the coming election on May 8.
 If we are going to maintain even our present system of schools, which already show a. lack of qualified teachers, we must pass this tax, We have never been up where we should have been, but we will sink still lower unless funds are provided for us to carry on the work by paying teachers living wage" MT. Miller declared.
 You can not blame the teachers for giving up their jobs where they are earn ing the barest living, when better posi- tions are being offered to them. They are doing the same thing you or l would do If we were given the opportunity
 In opening the meeting, Sidney J. Bowie, chairman of the committee, said that it was not a question of convincing the voters that the tax should be passed. That fact was obvious. It was ques- tion of getting the voters to the polls to cast their vote, he said.
 John R. Hornady spoke for the tax. 'The people do not appreciate the situ- ation that would result if the tax does not pass he said. They think that we could go on as we are now going. At present, most of our most capable teach CTS are leaving or contemplating leaving for better positions, forcing us to use as teachers. those who do not measure up to the standards of a good teacher, or we would have to reduce the school year to seven months
 [ Public Welfare Demands It" was the topic of talk by Judge Hugh A. Locke Tt is not a question of sympathy for the teacher" Judge Locke said, but it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
DIVORCE SUITS
 SHOW DECREASE

There has been a decrease of about ten per cent in the number of divorces filed in the chancery division of the circuit court during the first four months of this year. as compared with last year. An estimate to this effect was made by Inzer Hood, deputy register, yester- day afternoon.
 During 1919 there was a total of ap- proximately 1.S09 divorce suits filed ir the court This was almost double the number for 1918 when the figures showed slightly more than 300 divorce suits filed.
 Since the first of the present year there has been considerable decrease The average for the four months showed the total to be off ten per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
WOOD TO REPORT ON
 WORK AT BIRMINGPORT

A special meeting of the stockholders of the Port of Birmingham Corporation will be held at the Tutwiler hotel tomor- row at 12:30 o'clock, at which General Manager Charles F. Wood will make re- port on the work done at Birmngport.
 Luncheon will be served prior to the busi- ness session.
 One of the old self-prope!led steel barges turned over to the federal management
 of the Warrior river was due to arrive at
 Brmingport last night with a cargo of
 steel ingots from New Orleans These
 ingots were shipped to New Orleans by
 the Weyman Steel Company
 some time ago, and then ordered re- shipped to Birmingham. They went to
 New Orleans by rail, but in returning
 them by way of the Warrior river the
 shippers saved approximately s2,00O in freight charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
City Orders Business Block
 Fixed or DolUn m Ten Days

to order the structure torn down They argued that If the totp floor of the building was removed it would be rendered reasonably safe.
 The attitude of the owners. ex- plained a representative, was that they were perfectly willing to take any ac- tion suggested by the commission. To repair the building would be expen- sive, it was shown. as it is over 35 years old, and built of very inferior material.
 In view of the fact that the architect said that the building was liable to cave in at the first high wind. the city commission allowed the owners only ten days to take action on the matter. They must either render the building safe for the occupants and passers-by, or tear 1t down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

At meeting of the city commission CTS yesterday to decide as to the safety of the building situated on the north east corner of Seventeenth street and First Avenue the owners were ordered to repair the structure or tear it down.
 Testimony from the city building in- spector and from Miller & Martin, architects, was given to show that the building was a menace to the public and the occupants. as the mortar be- tween the bricks has crumbled away, and the wooden beams supporting the roof routed.
 A number of the tenants of these buildings, which extend from 1700 to 1718 First avenue, were present to protest action on the part Of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
Lowndesb0ro Woman Killed
 Rx AssncIafed Press

Montgomery, May Mrs. Jennie Ewing, forty, of Lowndesboro, Ala, was instantly killed here this afternoon as an automobile in which she was riding was overturned at the Mobile and Ohio rail- road crossing coming into the city. Her brother was driving the car, but recovered with only few bruises and scratches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
Increase Capital Stock

Notice of an increase of $2T5,000 ii9 the capital stock of the Iron City Pipe and Foundry Company was filed in the probate court yesterday afternoon The capital stock of the concern was increased from $25,0co to $500 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

Rachel Emily Price-Funeral serv- ices for Rachel Emily Price, 6-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. BenJa- min w. Price. who died at the family residence, 1103 North Fifty-fifth street, late Friday afternoon, was held from the residence yesterday morning. The body was sent to Lo- cos, Ala, by Johns for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

James C. POwers-The death of James c. Powers, age IT, occurred late Friday night at a local infirm- ary. He is the son of MT and Mrs. George w. Powers of Qunton Ala, where the body was sent at o'clock yesterday afternoon by Johns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

c. BnrtIedge-Age 61, died yesterday at a local infirmary. Survived by a widow and three sons, c. c" Walter H. and w. A. Bartledge. Funeral announced later by Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

HdPEI1eSS. dollar is good for 100 cents in this stock You buy below pa because conditions in your favor now but there soon will be big premium on it.
 The stock is LOT which you will put your homo hereafter When you get the lot you will build the home or ater and when you do that have stock in B mingham that will yield you returns every day in the year No matter how big and prosperous the city may become you will have share in it and NOTHING GAN PORCH YOU OUT OF TT. Other may have to leave good positions and bright futures and go elsewhere because they cannot find home for their families but YOU ARB HERE TO STAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
DEATHS

Mathew ArmstrOng-The body of Mathew Armstroni age 13, who died at a local infirmary at noon yester- day, will be sent to Hackleberg, Ala, at 12:15 o'clock today for burial. Mrs. Tura TrOtt-Funeral services for Mrs Tura Trott age 53, who died early Friday morning at the resi- dcnce in New Merkle, was held yes terday afternoon. Burial in the New Merkle Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02
Concerning a Certain Stock

If you were offered stock in strong company at price below par, when the stock was already at par and better, you would snap it up, especially when you knew that the amount of stock available for purchase was scarce.
 The city of Birmingham says to you: q want to sell you a little block ofi stock which will pay you big dividends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-02

Postal savings increased s3i, GOO, OOO dur ing the war. Just before the armistice was signed they amounted to $159, ,67O, ,S3O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-22
L. S. WOULD EXTEND
TINE LIMIT TO HUNS
IN NEUTRAL ZONES
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
WASHINGTO%. April 21-Sug-
gesiOn has been made 10 The allied
governments by the state depart
ment that there Doe granted am eN-
tension 20 Germany of the agree
ment which expired Arril 10 and
which permitted the presence Of
limited German forces in the neu-
trail zone
Tentative decision of the san
Reno conference Tuesday To- COM
pei strict enforcement of the Yer
Sailles treaty, however. is interpret
ed by the officials here as indicating
that the allies have not deemed it
advisable 20 grant the extension
American interests. it is said IN
official circles here. would be VIZ
tally affected by the Withdrawal of
all German protection from the
neutral zone opposite the Coblenz
bridgehead. Also reports received
here recently by officials have indi-
Gated that Withdrawal Of the armed
German forces from Marea prob
ably would set off incipient red re-
volts I'm "a fringe Of German towns
fronting COblenz
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-22
Opposes League,
FaOOrS DebS and
Very Wet U.S.A.

BY Associated Press:
TEMPLE, Texas. April 2t-James
+. Ferguson, former governor of
Texas. Wednesday announced his
candidacy for president on the plat
form of the American party. organ
lied at Fort Worth. Texas. last Au-
gust by a faction Of the Texas dem
ocratic party.
In his announcement Mr. Fergu-
son expressed opposition TO the
League OF Nations. national woman
suffrage, national prohibition and
compulsory military training. He
declared in favor Of light wines and
beer until the national prohibition
amendment IS repealed" promised
recognition of the principle Of
trades unionism and pledged him
self. If elected, 10 grant full pardon
TO Eugene Y. Debs, socialist leader
under conviction Of alleged con
spiracy 10 obstruct the draft on
denOunCing compulsory military
training he declared we need an
army 10 take TO the corn field far
more than an army to take the
battle field"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-22
RELIEF EXPEDITIONS
ASSISTING SUFFERERS
IN TORNADO DISTRICT
IL Associated - :

BY Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. April 81
Relief EXPEDITIONS proceeded We'd
nesdav TO sections of Alabama. Mis-
issippi and Tennessee, swept Tues
dav bv tornado that killed 100
persons. injured several hundred
others and caused property damage
roughly estimated at two million
dollars
With the organization Of relief
parties and offers of aid from local
and national charitable associate
the work of assisting sufferers from
the tornado was we'll under way
Wednesday night Destruction OF
lines of communication and the
complete blocking of roads travers-
ing the devastated sections offered
the greatest obstacle TO operations
oe the relief Tarties.
Temporary hospitals viii be con-
structed % care for the injured and
sick. those i'm charge OF the relief
said wednesday night, and plans all
ready are under way 10 provide shell
ter for the numerous families whose
homes were blown away.