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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Income Tax Payers
 Urged to File Returns

Taxpayers are coming in very slowly to file their income tax returns, according to J. II. Foster deputy collector of in ternal revenue. With little more than three weeks left in which to do this all taxpayers are urged to give this matter their attention immediately and thus avoid the congestion of the last few days. The attention of all stenographers and wage earners who are unmarried and are earning more than S1,000 a year is called to the fact that they will be required to file income tax returns. Many men and women wno did not pay income tax last year will he required to do so this year,
 said MT. Foster, Tand they are requested to call at the office Of John D. McNeal and secure blanks. Deputy collectors have been assigned to duty in Birmingham and are now stationed in the court room to assist taxpayers in filling out the blanks. As the United States court will con Vene in Birmingham on March s, the taxpayers will no longer have the us' of the court room and an effort is being made to have as many taxpayers as pos sible file their returns before that time:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
LOST FOR 75 YEARS,
 LINCOLN TRIBUTE TO
 WASHINGTON FOUND
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Washington by Lucien Hugh Alexan- der of Philadelphia, who gave it to the Associated Press today.
 An account of a ceremony at which Lincoln spoke was contained in the copy of the Sangamon Journal, pub- lished at Springfield on February 25, 1S42. The tribute to Washington was the final paragraph of an address upon another subject and the address, in full was published in the Journal of March 26. A complete file of the news paper for that year was found by Mir. Alexander in the Library of Congress.
 MT. Alexander, a student of Lincoln, came upon the unknown address while in historical research. He declared that in his judgment it is destined in the years to come to be read or recited at virtually every celebration of Wash ington's birthday the country over.
 Hay and Nicolay and also Ida Tar bell missed it." he said, and so haze all of Lincoln's biographers so far asyI can discover. Indeed, I believce this is the only enconium extant by Lincoln upon the Father of our Country and if so, it's importance from a purely his- torfca1 and sentimental standpoint can not be overestimated. This really won derful quotation will be sure to link their names together in most unusual and beautiful way from now on every February 22.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
BROKEN DOWN FORD
 AND 20 GALLONS OF
 WHISKY ABANDONED

No clues to the identity of the own CTS of the twenty gallons of corn whts- key, which were found by Motorscouts Cooper and Bradford, yesterday morn ing about 4:90 o'clock in broken down Ford automobile which had
 been abandoned near Alley and Twenty firest street. had been obtain ed last night.
 According to the officers a Hudson car was irest seen near Five Points trailing dilapidated Ford car behind which was attached to the larger auto mobilet with a large rope The officers followed he cars to Twenty-first street and Alley A, where one of the passeng- CTS of the Hudson alighted. Upon see
 ing the officers, the driver cut the rope between the two cars and called out to his companion to "beat it. one of the officers gave chase to the man who had left the car, but unsuccess- ful in catching him. The Ford car which had been abandoned by the men contained 20 gallons of corn whiskey which was brought to police head duarterS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
FRANTIC SEARCH IS
 BEING CONDUCTED FOR POISON FRUIT
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 are of the No 10 size. according to tha labels.
 Bacillus botulinus, first discovered in 1S9 appeared in ripeeolives last fall when five persons died after a dinner at an Canton, Ohio. club The deaths were traced to the olives Several other cases have since been reported, with fatal re- suits in nearly every instance.
 Prior to the discovery of the present cases, federal authorities, according to Mir Mclaughlin, believed the only dan gerous olives on the market were the wholly ripe olives packed in glass.
 Investigators of the department of chemistry, Washington, uncovered fatal case of olive poisoning at kalispelI, while investigating number of botul irus cases in New York. Their investi" gations traced the poison to the stuffed olives shipped from here.
 MT. Mclaughlin warned housewives to beware of goods having an unpleasant odor The affected olives have no<ce- able smell, and are usually soft. The germ, it is believed, can be killed by boiling and Mir. Mclaughlin advises | housewives to cook all food taken from containers.
 MT. McLduSnlHl III HIS SlehlSAHoiI oe'S" Housewives and cooks in all towns mentioned in the list are urged to search 1 their pantry shelves for these stuffed olives with the labels given and to return l them at once, unopened, to their grocer Grocers are directed to hold these olives subject to further instruc- tions from the distributors.
 1 Tn connection with this statement, wish most emphatically to warn the pub lie against any hysteria because of this affair. Preserved foodstuffs that are dangerous to health can be detected by a careful cook. The United States depart ment of agriculture has issued the state ment that botulinus poison is never
 pr ese1t in sound food"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
DIR. LANG TO FILL
 DIR EDMONDS PULPIT
Able Preacher to Supply at Both Services Today During Absence
 of Regular Pastor

s Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds' pulpit will be filled today by Dr. George Lang, head of the department of philosophy at the Cniversity ofn Alabama. At the morning service att Temple Emanu-El, Dr. Lang will preach on "The Alterations of the Divine" His sermon topic for the serV- ice at the Lyric theatre in the evening will be, Hope for the Hopeless
 That pr. Lang will come nearer filling pr. Edmonds' place than any other man who might have been secured is vouched for by the fact that when Dr. Edmonds left Montgomery to come to Birmingham, the Presbyterian congregation in the Cap ital City at once called Dr. Lang to be their pastor. He had supplied for them when pr. Edmonds had been out of the city.
 The church officers of the Independent Presbyterian Church consider themselves fortunate in securing Dr. Lang for the services for today, and are delighted that they can invite the public to come out to hear man of such scholarly ability and liberal thinking as this educator, minister and public speaker They are likewise happy to announce that their regular pastor, Dr. Edmonds, will return to the city this week and will preach at both services next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
HOLIDAY HOURS AT
 LOCAL POSTOFFICE

Holiday will be observed at the local postoffice tomorrow in observance of George Washington's birthday which falls on Sunday this year. according to an announcement made yesterday by Postmaster R. E. Smyer There Will be two deliveries of mail in the business section of the city and one in the resi- dential district Windows will be open from to 10 o'clock.
 .'The influenza has hit the office force very hard" said MT. Smyer, and num- bar of our carriers and clerks have been ill. At the present time there are nine carriers and thirteen clerks out on ac- count of sickness, and while 1t is neces- sary to work the men overtime, We are giving practically the same service. Only one route has suffered as a result ol this situation, and in this one We have orly been giving one delivery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
CIGARS WRAPPED IN
 GREENBACKS GIVEN
Repaired House on New berry Money, Declares
 Witness at Trial
By Associated Prsss

Grand Rapids, Mich. February 21.- Repairing a house on Newberry money passing out cigars wrapped in tntou and ten-dollar bills marking ballots for Indian voters and hiring of cam paign workers through a janitor who holds a bank directorship as a side line were points presented in govern ment testimony at the Newberry elee- tion conspiracy trial today.
 The court sat only half a day, but thirteen witnesses were on the stand The progress made raised the hopes of Frank C. Daley. assistant attorney general, that he would be able to com plete the prosecutions case next week.
 Elmer E. Smith, a Kalamazoo insur- ance man and defendant, was brought into the trial today through the testimony of Henry Acker, neigh bor. Acker said Smith told him of be- holding more money than he ever saw in his life in the Detroit office of Mark Mckee, law partner of the Newberry manager, Paul King. Smith told him further that he was repair ing his house with Newberry money and offered to hire Acl6er as helper in the campaign at s25 a week. The chance did not appeal to Acker be- cause he was no politician. he said.
 The bill-wrapped campaign cigars were an incident of the campaign in Flint Harry Corcoran testified he found $10 on each of two foil-covered cigars handed him by Fred Henry, deputy state factory inspector.
 Jerry Keogima a Chippewa Indian from Cross Village, said he saw John Bagley, an election inspector of that village, enter voting booths with members of his tribe on primary day. Jerry was clerk of the elections board.
 The capita!ist-janitor was John Me trikiewicz of Grand Rapids, who wields a broom in the federal building and owns enough bank stock to make him a director. He told of getting $30 from Frank Mckay for workers at the No vember polls but said they were told to busy themselves with the regular rennblican ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Capitalists From England to Build
 Ships At Mobile

Mobile, February 21.-( (SpeciaL)- For the purpose of closing con tracts with English capitalists for the building of ships at the plant of the Mobile Shipbuilding Company H. L. Britain. president of the company and the Birmingham Steel Corporation, left last night for Bir- mingham, from where he will go to New York to meet the party from England which is to arrive in that port on the 2jth.
 ,The>party left England on the 17th, and Mr. Britain proposes to be in New Yolfk ready to close the deal just after they arrive. All preliminary arrangements have been concluded, according to Mr. Britain. He will remain in Bir- mingham for few days consult ing with the United States Steel Corporation in reference to steel contracts.
 While many of the shipbuildinG plants in the south are reducing their working force" said MT. Brit tasn. 'Lwe are not only not reduc- ing our force but are adding new workers" He states the plant is in Spltnulu COilulLiOil duN titCiS To tO be no changes in the officers or di- rectors.
 Mir Britain announced that Sid ney H. McLane, who has been gen eral superintendent, haSbeen pro- noted to be general manager of the company.
 Mrs. Britain accompanied MT. Britain to Birmingham, but will return in time for the launching of the Oklahoma, which she will christen, which will probably be launched Monday week. MT Britain that they propose to 6tliver one boat month and that the next boat to be launched will be the Hutchinson, which will be within the next three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

Rainey. John w. Rainey. Raker. Rior- alan, Romjue, Rouse, Kentucky; Row an. Rubey, Fucker, Sabath, Sanders, Louisiana; SherWood, Sims, Sission, Smithack. Steadman, Stephens, Mis- sissippi: stevenson, Stoll. Tague, Tay- Tor, Arkansas; Thomas, Tillman, Wat kins. Weaver, Welty, Whaley, Wilson, Louisiana; Wilson. Pennsylvania Wingo. Wise, Young. Texas. Total. 125.
 Miscellaneous Carss, independent; Randall, prohibitionist; total. ,. Grand total against, 15o.
 12 ARE PAIRED
 Twelve members were paired on this vote, as follows: Kennedy, republican, Iowa, for, with Dominick. democrat, South Carolina against; Scully, demo- crat. New Jersey for. with Clark, demo- crat. Missouri, against; Fordney, repub- ican. Michigan. for, with Summers, dem ocrat. Texas, against; Sanders, republic an. Indiana, for. with Davey, democrat, Ohio, against; Blanton, democrat. Texas, for, with Curry, republican, California against, and Graham, republican, Penn sylvania, for with Vinson, democrat, Georgia, against.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
SPANISH WAR VETS
 PLAN EXERCISES

United Stanish War Veterans appointed at their last regular meeting a commit tee composed of E. E. Spangenberg, T. T. Cooper and A J. MockIer to consult with all other military organizations, including the newly organized American Legion. in regards to the memorial exercises to be held on May 90
 All veterans are requested to appoin. a committee to communicate with E. E. Spangenberg, chairman, POS North Twenty-f1rst street, to arrange for meeting in the near future. so that each committee can make asreport to his re- spective organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
CONTRACT LET FOR
 BORING OIL WELL

A contract has been signed by the Fl Paso-Saragosa Oil Company with the Southern Drilling Company of Fl Paso, Tex. to drill a well 4,000 feet or to oil in paving quantities on their property in the Pecos oil field. This information is contained in letter from I. S. Adams, president of the company, to a local stockholder.
 The first deep well should be completed within four months, states MT. Adams. Mir. Adams also called attention to an enclosed clipping from Texas jobbers re- ferring to vigorous developments and large capital invested in the Tozah field lying about sixteen miles northwest of their holdings. The same oil structure, geologists state, extends through the Ell Paso-Saragosa holdings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
40 Gallons of Whisky
 Found In Wagon Bed

Members of the purity squad made rich haul last night when forty gallons of corn whskey was found in the rear of the home of Tony Savio and " Cera, 30i Cotton avenue. West End.
 According to the officers the whiskev was found hidden in the bed of an old. wagon in a barn situated in the rear of the house.
 Sayio and Cera were arrested on charge of violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
PRESENTATION OF
 FRENCH DIPLOMAS
Relatives of Men Killed In War to Receive Memo
 rials at First Church

In memory of the valiant deeds of the American men, French memorial diplo- mas will be presented to relatives of men killed during the world ward or who died in service, at the First Metho- dist Church this afternoon at S:SO o'clock. The Birmingham post of the American Legion will make the presentation on behalf of the French government and similar meetings are being held in prac- ticaIly every city in the United States today
 Relatives of 1s0 soldiers and twelN< sailors will receive these diplomas this afternoon and where it is not possible to present them in person they will be sent by mail
 The Rev. Oscar Randolph will pre>sde over the meeting and the following pro gramme will be rendered:
 Hymn. America" by the audience; invocation, Rev. George R. stuart; solo' "The Americans Come,' sung by MT. Morton Felch; the address by Rev Jonh McNeil: "Marseillaise," sung by the au- dience: presentation of memorials, Rev. Oscar DeWolf Randolph, chaplain Amer ican Legion, doxology and benediction. These diplomas are most attractive ana are being presented to the Americans py the French government in memory or me men who made the supreme sacrifice m order that the flame of the torch or liberty might be kept burning This evening at 7:a0 o'clock diplomas will be presented to the relatives Of negro soldiers and sailors at the Thlr- good C. NJ E. Church on the corner Of Sixth avenue and Fourteenth street rorth The following programme will De rendered:
 Hymn, America, sung by the audi ence: invocation. Rev. W. M. Gladen' soprano solo, Mrs. G. $. Norman ; memorial sermon, Rev. J. w. Good game. solo. T. w. Willis: silent prayer;
 .Shine on Me-" congregation; remarks Col. G. F. Hamilton, recruiting officer; French national anthem, "MarseiilaIse, sun by the audience; remarks, w. E. Driver; presentation of diplomas, R. M. Gaines: benediction, Rev W. NJ. Gladden..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
SENATE REJECTS PROPOSED CHANGE
 IN RESERVATIONS
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 was 45 to 20, ten democrats joining the solid republican lineup supporting it.
 It was bare majority, 33 to S2, that the Senate rejected the change in the reservation framed by republican lead CTS and submitted by Senator Lodge as part of his compromise plan. Under the amendment, either the President or a majority of Congress could have drawal, a modification which Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, the adminis- tration leader, denounced as making the reservation more objectionable than it had been before.
 On the roll call the irreconciliables having announced they would have nothing to do with compromise, wenr over to the democrats, voting in the negative. Similarly they had cast their strength successfully few moments before against proposal by senator Hitchcock to make joint resolution of Congress necessary to effect with drawal. and that change had been voted down 3S to 26.
 The determination of the irrecon- ciliables to stand against any effors to modify, the republican reservation adopted in November was announced by Senator Brandagee. Connecticut.
 LODGE EXPLAINS COURSE
 Explaining his course in offering notifications. Senator Lodge declared most of them were 'unimportant' and reiterated his ultimatum to the demo- crats that neither the reservation to Article 10 nor that relating to the Monroe Doctrine ever could be ma terially changed. If the democrats were determined to block ratification unless there were material changes ir these provisions, the majority leader said, then the Senate's consideration oi the treaty might as well be brought to an end.
 Under present plans, the treaty VII not again be before the Senate for sev- eral days the leaders having set aside i the beginning of next week for con sideration of the railroad bill and pos sibly tariff legislation. The nex l reservation on the list is the all-im portant Article no provision, but onc' | the treaty does come up again it i: 1 the intention to put this reservation over until others have been disposed i of In some quarters. however, it l<i suggested tonight these plans nigh | be rearranged when the leaders hal weighed today's developments and ; showdown be asked for next week oi Article 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Grams Game Raided

second floor of the Realty building, Twenty-first street, last night by Detec- tives Hubbard, Patton, McGill and Mo Farland, and placed in the city jail on charge of gaming.
 According to the officers access to the room was made by batering down a barred door. The men were later re- leased on bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
WASHINGTON
By RAY I. HOFFMAN.

When nations life was threatened, When dark clouds obscured the sun, When a people yearned for freedom, They appealed to Washington. With his loyal Continentals He released a stricken land From it's sorrows and expressions, From q tyrant Kings command. When the flies and drums were sounded Ind a nation called ITO arms.' A nd it's sons Hooked to the coors From the workshops and the farms, II was he who led those heroes Through long, successful var He. q nation blcst with freedom, That shall live forever more. For he reverenced the banner. With it's thirteen stripes and stars, And he loved his faithful soldiers, With their battle wounds and sears. He revived the seed of courage
 In the troops at Valley Forge; He shared their trbuIations
 And they called him Father George" They revered his iron frmness And his kind simplicity; They reverenced his righteousness J They followed him to battle
 With spirit stanch and true, For he made a fighting army
 Of the boys in buff and blue. Thus people gained their freedom
 By his guiding mind and hand; Thus he built firm foundation
 For nation great and grand. No might or power can erase,
 No length of time can age The worth of his achievements
 That adorn a nations page. He is bonored by the people
 Of land he served so we'll In the Presidential Mansion
 And amid the shot and shell. His work on earth is ended
 And his course in life is run; But ever shall the nation
 Love the name of Washington.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
DEATHS

Mrs. Sammie McI<cwen-Funeral ser- vices for Mrs. Sammie McKewen, age 40. who died at a local infrmary Friday afternoon. will be conducted from Johns chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Forest Hill. She is survived by her husband J. NJ. FIeming-The body of J. M Fleming, age 61, who died Friday afternoon at a local infirmary was sent to New Merl1le yesterday after noon by Johns for interment Francis C. BentOn-Funeral services for Francis c. Benton, Syearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Benton, who died at the family residence 14OS Allen street north, Friday, will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, followed with interment in Elmwood. He is sur vived by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
 Mrs. Annie Smith--The body of Mrs. Annie Smith, age A, who died at the family residence on Avenue q, Friday aftefnoon, will be sent to Eason, Ga, this morning by Woodin for interment.
 V ces for Miss Lois Edna Foster age '. who died at the family residence, 5514 Second avenue, south, yester- day morning, will be conducted from the residence this afternoon a ] o'clock. She is survived by her par ents and one brother.
 1 George F. Hester-The body of George E. Hester. age 90, who died yester- day morning at local infirmary was sent to Camp Hill yesterday afternoon by Lige Loy for burial William H. Davis-Funeral services for William H. Davis. age 6S, who died at local infirmary Friday afternoon were held from the residence, 17Ol Tenth avenue, south yesterday after noon. Interment was in Elmwood Mrs. M. McFarIand-Age IS, died at the family residence, 2215 Twelfth avenue, north Thursday night. Fune- ral services were held from the resi- dence yesterday afternoon after which the body was sent to Newark Ohio, for burial by Johns.
 Mrs, sarah J. Bush-Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah J. Bush, age 79, wha died at her home, eos South 44th street, Friday morning. were con ducted from the Avondale Baptisi church yesterday afternoon. Inter ment in Forest Hill She is survived by two daughters, both of this city Mrs. n. M. Prince-Age 30 died yes . terday at a local infirmary. She is survived by her husband. Remains will be shipped to Chattanooga fol I T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

Mrs. R. M. Prince-Age 30 died yes terday at a local infirmary She is survived by her husband. Remains will be shipped to Chattanooga for interment by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22
Francis C. Benton-Funeral services for

Mrs. Annie Smith--The body of Mrs. Annie Smith, age A. who died at the family residence on Avenue G, Friday aftefnoon, will be sent to Eason, Ga, this morning by Woodin for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

Mrs. M. McFarIand-Age 7S died at the family residence. 2215 Twelfth avenue, north, Thursday night. Fune- ral services were held from the resi- dence yesterday afternoon after which the body was sent to Newark Ohio, for burial, by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

J. NJ. Fleming-The body of J. M Fleming, age 6l, who died tflday afternoon at a local infirmary, was sent to New Merl1le yesterday after noon by Johns for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

George F. Hester-The body of George F. Hester age 30, who died yester- day morning at a local infirmary was sent to Camp Hill yesterday
 afternoon by Lge Loy for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

William H. Davis-Funeral services for William H. Davis, age 6S, who died at local infirmary Friday afternoon were held from the residence, 1TOl Tenth avenue south, yesterday after noon. Interment was in Elmwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-22

Mrs. sammie McI<ewen-Funeral ser vices for Mrs. Sammie McKewen, age 40 who died at a local infirmary Friday afternoon, will be conducted from Johns chapel this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Interment in Forest Hill She is survived by her husband