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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
NEW MANAGER IS
 ID ASSUME DUTIES
Bum Chosen General Man ager of Birmingham
 Chamber of Commerce

o. L. Bum will be the new general manager of the Chamber of Commerce. He will enter upon his duties there to- morrow
 Negotiations have been pending several days between the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce and the Bir- mingham traffic bureau. of which Mr. Bum Is secretary treasurer, looking to a consolidation of these two offices, but it was not until yesterday morning that definite, action was taken.
 A subcommittee of the board of di- rectors of the Chamber of Commerce, composed of George Gordon Crawford, Dan B. Dimick and J. Frank Rushton, appointed to handle the ma tier, met with the board of directors of the traffic bu- reau yesterday morning and submitted the proposition. The latter body asked until this morning to consider it.
 The Chamber of Commerce has been contributing to the operating expense Of the traffic bureau ever since the latter was organized, little over three years
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TEXT OF U. s. NOTE
 ON THE TURKISH ISSUE
tcontlnued from Page onel

claim to this territory favorabfy considered in view of its having been compelled to surrender pure ly Bulgarian territory and many thousands of BuIgars on its west ern boundary on no other grounds than the rather doubtful grounds of securing a strategic frontier for Serbia.
 sIn connection with the proposed preferential right of the three great Mediterranean powers to fur nish advisers and instructors in certain zones, this government feels that it is necessary for it to have more information as to tne reason nnd purpose of such plan before it can express an intelligent opinion.
 'sThere can be no question as to the genuine interest of this gov- ernment in the plans of Armenia. and the government of the United States is convinced that the civil ixed world demands and expects the most liberal treatment for that un- fortunate country. It's boundaries should be drawn in such n way as to recognize all the legitimate CaAhHts -ot thE fAEAnEniAH people AAU particularly to give them easy and unencumbered access to the sea. While unaware of the considera- tions governing the decision reached by the supreme council, it is felt that special rights over Lazistan would hardly assure to Armenia thnt access to the sea indispensable to, its existence. It is hoped that, taking into consideration that the fnct that Thebizond has always been the terminus of the trade route across Armenia, and that Mir. VenixeIes, on behalf of the Greeks of that region, has ex- pressed their preference for con nection with Armenia rather than Turkey, the powers will be willing to grant Trebiz0nd to Armenia.
 ALLIES SHOULD DECIDE
 s1n regard to the rclinquishment [, by Turkey of her rights to Meso- potamia. Arabia, Palestine. Syria and the islands, this government
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suggests that the method resorted to in the case of Austria be adopt ed, namely, that Turkey should place these provinces in the hands of the great powers, to be disposed of as those powers determine.
 "In regard to the arrangements for smyrna, this government Is not in a position to express mn opiR- ion, ms the question Is too fmpor- tant to he passed on with the Iim- ited information this government has as to the exact arrangement thta is contemplated and the req sons for the snme.
 ssThe government of the United States can quite understand the difficulties that have confronted the supreme council in dealing with the economic questions that pre- sent themselves for settlement In connection with this treaty. It Is easy to see that the problems are complex md fruitful of misunder- standing because of the conflicting interests involved, but this govern ment has every confidence that the problems will be dealt with fin n spirit of fairness and with scrupu- AereAS dNu TUT tHC COHlmCECtdl tn@ terests of victor, vanquished and neutral.
 t'It is evident that there is yet much to be done before n compre- hensive plan can be worked out. and this government will welcome further Information on the subject of the economic clauses of this treaty. Incidentally. the plan that has apparently been worked out by the supreme council in connec- ton with continuation of conces- sions granted to aliens and giving them the right to revise or cancel concessions on payment of indem- nifty. referred to in the eighth par agraph of your exceIiency's note. has grave possibilities and would seem to require careful eIucidatiou.
 "Let me say in conclusion that it is the understanding of the gov ment of the United Stntes thnt whatever territorial changes or arr rangements may be made in the former Ottoman empire, such changes or arrangements will in no way place American citizens or corporations or the corporations of another country fin less favorable position than the citizens or cor poratfons of any power party to this treaty."
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Local Data
 For the A hour sending at D. m, March 30, 1920:
 Highest temperature TO Lowest temperature ........... 42 Mean temperature ..... 56 Normal temperature ...... 60 Deficiency in temperature since
 January 1 215 Rainfall ..................... None Total rainfall since Jan ..... 17.S4 Excess in rainfall since Jan. l.. 205 Relative humidity. z a. m. .... 66 12 noon Is
 p. m. 29 Dry thermometer, a. m. ...... 45 lz noon .....-..'. oi
 z D. m. ......-............. 64 Wet thermometer, a. m. ...... 40 lz noon ....-............. 47
 D. m- ................... AS
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.go. and also furnisning offIee space

ago. and also furnishing office space free.
 It is the purpose of the Chamber of Commerce to combine the two organiza- tions with one general managing head. who shall be in control of the business affairs of both.
 Mir. Bum has been secretary treasurer of the traffic bureau from it's organiza- tion and has built it into one of the strongest institutions of the kind in the south. Its efficiency and effective work has been recognized by the government which recently designated 1t as a school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
SENTENCE BERGDOLL TO FIVE YEARS ON
 DISSIPATION CHARGE
Sentence Calls for Hard Labor at Governors Island and Rights of
 Citizenship Are Forfeited
Bv Associated prs.,

New York, March ao--Grover Bergdoll. wealthy young Philadelphian, recently court-martialed for desertion, because of his alleged failure to report from mili- tary service under the draft was sen- tenced to five years in prison, according to decision of the court made public here today.
 The sentence, effective today, is for hard labor in the jail at Governors Island In addition. Bergdolrs rights of citizenship are forfeited as result ot his conviction.
 The findings of the court-martial, which completed it's work March IT, last, were approved today by Lieut.. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, commander of the depart ment of the east, and immediately com muncated to Bergdoll, who has been in cell at the island.F
 Bergdoll was guilty of desertion from August 8, 1918. when he failed to report under the draft. He WAS arrested at his home in Philadelphia January z. last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
TOO TIRED ID FAT?
Rest Bit, Eat Slowly, Then Take
 Hoods Sarsaparilla

In this way you will avoid indigestion, your stomach will feel tonic effect, and in short time you will have better ap- petite, more digestive strength, better assimilation, and will find your "food tastes good"
 One grateful woman writes: 'I earnest ly recommend all women who wish to be made new, or who are troubled with that tired>feeling, to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. It wonderfully relieved me of sour stom- ach distress and belching."
 A we'll known Justice of the Peace in Indiana says Hoods Sarsaparilla made .'fcod taste good, as after taking three bottles he can now eat three hearty meals day, works hard and sleeps sound Doesn't this appeal to you-to eat we'll work hard and sleep well? Then get Hoods Sarsaparilla. As gentle laxative, Hoods Pills help greatly.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
KIWANIANS URGE
 DIR. FAREWELL TO
 REMAIN IN THE CITY

A resolution was unanimously adopted at the meeting of the I<iwans Club yes terday. requesting the Rev. Middleton $. Barnwell. rector of the Church of the fAdvent, and president of the club not to accept tho call to the rectorship Of a Memphis church, recently made.
 Joe Loverman paid fine tribute to Mir. Barnwell in presenting the resolution declaring that he had endeared himself to all Birmingham both as minister and a man, and that all Birmingham would regret to see him leave the city.
 Mr. Barnwell was deeply moved by the tribute paid him by the Kiwanians, and expressed his thanks and appreciation of the sentiment conveyed.
 charming visitor. at the luncheon yes terday was Miss June Caprice the dainty movie star. who is paying three days visit to the city. the guest of MT. and Mrs. Thomas H. James of Loews Bijou.
 The meeting was well attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
sELHEIMER ESTATE
Brothers and Sisters Share Property
 Of UnannOunced Value

Although the total amount of property owned bv the late F. C. Selheimer, who died in California several weeks ago. Is not shown in his will filed for probate Tuesday. it is known that Mir. SelheimeT was man of considerable means. Most of the property is given to his brothers and sisters.
 After Mrs. Sallie R. Hayes receives $io,000 and N. c. Wingfeld 5000. the re- maining property is to be converted into cash and to he divided among Joseph Selheimer of Lewiston. Pa. Eleanor B and Mrs. Elizabeth Beckwith of Albion, N. r. Shares of stock are also left to the two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
DOCTORS ARE ID
 MEET IN ANN|ST0N Henry Christian of Harvard Will Deliver Principal
 Address at Convention

Judging by the list of speakers. the convention of the State Medical Asso- ication at Anniston. April 20-2s, will be unusually instructive.
 Though the programme has not been completed, it is known that pr. Henry A. Christian of Boston, professor of medicine at Harvard and one of the foremost physicians in the world, will deliver the principal address. The sub ject of pr. Christians lecture will be rBright's Disease and Its Treatment .''
 pr. James Pratt, also of Boston, and Dr. Micheal Hoke of Atlanta, will have prominent places on the programme.
 1t is expected that a great many more members will be present this year than last, as at that time many were
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for training young men in traffic rate work Tn that way it has become part of the vocational education system of the government.
 rhs election of a new general manager was made necessary by the resignation of c. F. Jenks, which was accepted by the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce week ago yesterday.
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Local Data the A hour sending at 2 p. m,
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still in the service Arrangements are
 being made to take care of about 500. The programme is almost filled, and
 will be turned over to the printer in a few days. They will be sent out to
 members of the association as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 30.-Georgia: Increasing cloudiness Wednesday fol- lowed by showers south portion; Thursday showers.
 Alabama; Showers Wednesday and probably Thursday.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
BOARD VOTES FOR
CHANGES In ZONE RULES

Resolutions proposed by the zoning
committee of the Washington Board
of Trade were unanimously adopted
by the members of the board at a spe-
cial meeting yesterday at the New
willard Hotel.
Suggestions were made in regard
to streets zoned residential in areas
zoned commercial 1t was agreed that
blocks, which have no business on
either side OF the street. should be
zoned residential until a change is
requested Of the owners OF such prop
erty.
AZ reduction OF from 100 feet to 100
feet was suggested as the height limit
on the north side of Pennsylvania
avenue from the Peace Monument to
Seventeenth street, and on both sides
of Seventeenth to Twenty-second
streets.
1t was recommended that the area
bounded on the north by Pennsyli-
vania avenue, Seventh street south
west on the east, and the river, which
Is zoned, be zoned Industrial. At the
present time II is zoned commercial
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
FIND SACCHAR|N
IN SODA WATERS

Discovery OF saccharin. a substitute
for sugar. in soft drinks here, today
led DR.. John l.. Norris. acting District
Health Officer to call representatives
of the several local bottling es-
tablisbments to the health office for
an explanation.
Food inspectors recently secured
several bottles Of soft drinks. An
analysis of the drinks showed they
saccharin The health office
does not believe saccharin healthy
used as a substitute for sugar, and is
making every effort to have It's use
in this manner discontinued.
The hearing OF the soft drink men
will be held sometime next Week. II
they cannot present satisfactory ex-
plantations for the discovery Of sac
charm in their drinks the health
office intends to prosecute.
Saccharin has a swetening power
500 times greater than sugar. One
small drop can sweeten a cup Of cof-
fee or tea, whereas at least a tea
spoonful Of sugar is needed.
The department of health of New
York says: "Saccharin has no food
value, and, IL substituted in whole or
in part for sugar. in a food product.
it reduces, lowers, and injuriously af-
fects the quality and strength Of such
food product"
The Washington times., 1920-08-06

Ing copyrighted article from Its Dub
lin eorresponoent:
'-rhs Dublin Corporation DECIDES 10
day 20 confer the freedom OF the city
upon Archbishop ManniS
Alderman J. AAcDonaugh SAID ne
thought they might take IL for grant.
cd that. whether Mannix landed AZ
Queenstown or Liverpool. he would
come TO Dublin.
"a circumstance which has peen
overlook cd in this controversy put
which is symptomAtic Of the change
in the Irish attitude toward England
is that Archbishop Msnnix, while
president OF Maynooth College re.
celved the late King Edward ana
Queen Alexandra. and also King
George. -
"On the former occasion. in 1907,
the reception room was decorated
with the colors and portraits or King
Edwards horses. Persimmon ana Am
bush, and as Queen Alexandra looked
around for a pad on which TO dry her
pen after signing the visitors oook'
DR.. Mannix lifted up his toga, with
it's velvet edging, and presented IL 10
the Queen as a pen-wiper"
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
AUTHOR OF STIRRING WAR
POEM VISITS CAPITAL

Francis Charles Young, the Wis
consin student who wrote the poem,
I'VE March to Victory" Is In vhe city
attending the Catholic Students Mis-
sion Crusade convention, which is
being held at the university.
During the world war Young wrote
I'VE March to Victory" which called
forth letters OF commendation from
forty-two governors. President VII
son also sent the poet letter OF
praise as did many other notables, in
cluding ]. ogden Armour and Car
dinal Mercier of Belgium. The stir
ring words were later put to thrill
ing martial music by the celebrated
Hugo Bach, conductor OF the Mil
waukee City Band.
Young is here representing st.
Francis Seminary, Wisconsin, from
which he IL about to be ordained for
the Archdiocese OF Chicago. Before
taking up his studies for the ministry
he was employed in the legal depart
ment of Armour a Co, Chicago.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
PEPCO HEARING
SETFORAUG.15
President Ham Insists 7 Per
Cent is insufficient for
Electric Company.

A public hearing TO consider the
application OF the Potomac Electric
Power Company for an increase In
electric current rates by 2 cents per
kilowatt hour will be held In the
District building, August 10, the Puo-
lie Utilities Commission announces TO-
day.
Specific increases were requested by
the company. Permission IL sought
to increase the present S-cent-per
klowatt-hour rate to 10 cents ana
to increase by 20 per cent the low
rate now paid by the city for street
and park lighting service.
Increase in the cost OF materials
especially coal. and labor, which have
resulted in the company earning FAR
below 7 per cent fair return on its
valuation. are the principal reasons
cited by William +. Ham, company
president, for appealing for higher
rates.
President Ham declares the com
pany is entitled to more than per-
cent return. He fayors percent.
Not only are the small consumers
affected. but also the wholesale elec-
tricity> users. and the company asks
that the cost OF electric current to
coal increases or decreases. II Is
asked that the 8 cents per kilowatt
hour discount given TO business con-
sumers be stopped.
An increase in the cost of cleo
tricity to small consumers VIII not re-
suit in a change Of electric bills The
public now pays 10 cents per kilo-
watt hour. although the established
rate Is only cents. The additional
cents is impounded In a fund await
ing disposition by the District Su-
preme Court, which now Is consid-
ering petition of the company.
which asks that the public service
commission be permanently re-
strained from putting the Scent rate
into effect.
When the commission in August.
1917, reduced the rate from 10 TO
8 cents, the company obtained an
order from the court temporarily re-
straining the commission from put
ting this new rate into effect The
court, however. provided that the
extra cents be impounded.
Thus, IL rates are increased to 10
cents, the public will be paying no
more. 1t will only mean that the
company will get the extra cents in
stead of impounding it in the fund
which, has already mounted to 81 .S0O,-
900.
The company claims that in August
1917, the Scent rate was unjust. un-
reasonable and Inadequate. 1t as
serts today that conditions are worse.
and that the present rate is more In
ADEQUATE at this time than ever be-
fore.
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men who break the automobile laws
said Major Gessford.
We are just asking for the CO.
operation OF the average citizen, and
Ii he would interest himself - % would
be started In the right direction.
III the drivers OF capf would slow
down at the points where they are
warned 10. they would prevent a lot
OF accidents. i know the average
citizen doesn't want TO be hailed into
court as a witness and we don't want
TO hale him In. but II he would CO.
operate with the police department.
no auto culprit could get by without
answering for his misdemeanor. His
ofrense would be properly investi-
gated, and IL would be the means OF
preventing numerous accidents.
FAyORs HEAVY PENALTY.
r'orenders OF the law should be sent
TO Jail or should be heavily fned
for their offenses." concluded Major
Gesstord.
Many OF the victims OF accidents
were little children, playing in or
crossing the streets. The police are
continually receiving complaints from
citizens who claim that chauneurs
drive along the thoroughfares OF
Washington at an excessive rate OF
speed, regardless OF the danger TO
human life.
IL Is the opinion OF officials OF the
Police Department and hundreds OF
citizens OF Washington that many
drivers OF automobiles in the city
have little or no respect for the traffic
laws, and a stringent EFFORT is TO be
made TO punish these offenders.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
CHAMBER TO AID MEET
OF FOREIGN WAR VETS

Cooperation OF the Chamber OF
Commerce with the plans OF the Vete-
rams of Foreign Wars for their an
nual national encampment in Wash
ington this summer was promised at
a meeting of the committee last night
at Carroll Institute.
August Gumperts, member of the
Chamber of Commerce conventions
committee: c. II. Burt. resident head
of the Cummunity Service, Inc. Mrs.
Samuel II. jacobson, president of the
Ladies' Auxiliary, and Mrs. Gilbert
T.. Frazier, chairman of the Ladies'
Auxiliaries Encampment Committee,
were present.
Visits to Mount Vernon will be
made daily during the encampment,
the sightseeing tours being entrusted
to the Chamber of Commerce.
Plans for the parade will be dis
cussed at the excursion of the Vete-
rams of Foreign Wars August 12 at
Chesapeake Beach.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
TRIAL HALTED WHILE
MINISTER TIES KNOT

Justice Hitz. Of the District Su-
preme Court has had many expert
ences on the bench. but yesterday for
the first time he was called upon to
hat a trial to enable one Of the
principal participants to perform a
marriage ceremony.
The Res. John H. Jeffries, pastor of
Ryland Chapel NJ. f. Church, was in
the midst of a legal proceeding in
court when word came from the press
room that a couple-aged sixty eight
were looking for a minister to tie the
knot Perhaps it was the age of the
couple that appealed to Justice Hitz,
for he gave his consent to the Rev.
Jelfries being "commandeered."
John F. Tucker and Mrs. Mary Ar
rington. both residents of Oakton, Va,
were. waiting in the pressroom for
the minister. This is the brides third
matrimonial venture. and the second
for the husband.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06

NEW YORK, Aug. G.-The New
Work Times today prints the follow
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
MODIFY INJUNCTION
|SPEPCO REQUEST

Declaring that an emergency mas
arisen, caused by the high cost OF
labor, materials and coal, which makes
II impossible to earn a profit from its
business, the Potomac Electric Power
Company today petitioned the District
Supreme Court for a modification of
IN injunction granted the company
three years ago. preventing the Pub
lie Utilities Commission from putting
into effect an order to reduce the
price of electric current to eight
cents per kilowatt hour.
The power company recently ap-
piled to the commission for permis-
sion to increase it's existing rates,
and the application to the Supreme
Court is made in view of the commits
sion's stand that before it can act the
Injunction should be modified.
The court is asked to allow the
Utilities Commission to hear the COM
pany's petition. while reserving to the
power company its right which was
sought in equity when the injunction
was granted. The power company's
petition is signed by President Will
liam S. Ham: John s. Barbour, Os-
borne Yellott, and S. r. Bowen.
The Washington times., 1920-08-06
400 Auto Accidents In
d. Last Month Make
Police Head Indignant

There were 400 automobile acci-
dents In the District OF Columbia dur
ing the month OF July. These figures
were brought TO the attention OF Ma
jor Harry L. Gessford. superintendent
of the metropolitan police, this morn
ing.
Major Gessford was greatly in
censed over this showing, and stated
that henceforth all automobile laws
in the District will be rigidly enforced
with the hope OF decreasing this
alarming rate OF automobile mishsps.
During July, 1919. there were sss
accidents. In that month three per-
sons were killed, nine seriously In
Jured. and l06 slightly injured. In
POI cases property was considerably
damaged In ten accidents no dana
age was done.
FIVE KILLED IN PAST MONTH.
During the past month fye people
were killed, ten seriously injured end
1873 slightly Injured. with 263 cases
of damaged property and eight cases
where no damage resulted.
According to Major Gessford, the
ajority OF the accidents are caused
by the failure OF chauffeurs to keep
to the right and to recognize the law
governing crossings at intersecting
streets.
"If the people at the scene OF an
accident would only bear In mind TO
take the license numbers on the ma
chine or machines involved and give
them to the policeman when he ar
rives, they could aid the department
in running down and prosecuting the