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The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21

City, was the first speaker. The latte
orgsnizatioE--as explained by Miss Ames
is made up Of all the women's associa
tions throughout the state in order tha
the women may be better able to pusl
the bills in the Legislature which the,
have adopted in their program.
In order to keep the women of III,
state informed about the progress of thes,
bills, Miss Arnes is editing a weekly pa
per called the Spotlight.
In this way the women can take 4
stand against their own senators anc
representatives if they do not put through
bills the women are supporting" said
Miss Ames. These men are there Il
carry out the wishes of the people who
elected them, and women can make tsen
vote their way if they are determined ;
Mrs. Helen Hoy Greeley Of New York
spoke next in the interest of the bill to
be introduced in the Legislature by the
State Nurses Association.
Mrs. c. W. Greene, a member of the
local League Of Women Voters and
chairman of the children's committee
explained that the Children's Code con.
sists Of list of bills which naturally
fall under three headings, the protection
Of youth Of the state, the protection Of
society at large and constructive meas.
ures and machinery provided"
Mrs. J. c. Parish Of Yandalia, repre-
sentative Of the Association Of Collegiate
Alumnae, state organization, proposed
to have the Association Of Collegiate
Alumnae, state organization, proposed
to have a Woman's Week. similar TO
Farmers Week, in Columbia in cooper.
alton with University women for the pur-
pose of seeing about laws during their
passing in the Legislature, TO plan new
laws for the next session and to see
that those that have already been passed
are carried out.
DR.. Viola Russell, from the Child Hy.
giene Division Of the United States Pub
lie Health Service, urged Missouri won.
en- to try to push larger appropriation
for health work in this session Of the
Legislature. Mrs. Charles Schuttle Of
Pennington, represented the Farm Bu-
reau and asked that the women report
any needs Of their communities to Ches-
ter Cray Of Nevada, the legislator for the
Farm Bureau. Miss Helen Gath, in.
structor in physical education for women
in the University, spoke in the interest Of
a new Women's Building.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
IS
WELL PLEASED
Is Reported Far Ahead of Pre-
vious Sessions With
Its Work.
By a Slaf Correspondent.

By a Stat Correspondent.
JEFFERSON CRY. Jan. 20.-The fifty.
first General Assembly Of Missouri IS
well satisfied with itself. The members,
both in the House and the Senate, say
50. They contend that more work has
been accomplished up to date than in any
previous session, especially the one two
years ago; also that the Missouri body
is far ahead of that Of Kansas in start
ing the lsw-making machinery.
This feeling Of complacence on the
part of the members, coupled with the
fact that the printers are deluged with
hundreds Of bills and are working night
and day to make sufficient copies, ac-
counts for the extremely shor sessions
recently.
Both branches Of the legislature have
convened, only to adjourn after a few
score Of bills have been introduced to
add to the printers worries. But it is
6uIing this period Of seeming inactivity
that the real work Of the Legislature is
conducted. Back Of the chambers oc-
cupied by the House Of representatives
and the Senate are the committee rooms.
Here the various committees, sppointd
by the speaker Of the House and the pres
ideni Of the Senate. meet from time TO
time and consider the mass Of bills
which are allotted to them. The so-ealled
freak" bills, cast into the hoppers at
each session, often are never>heard from
after they reach these committees.
In the House and Senate chambers.
during these recesses. one may see the
Legislators gathered in small groups dis
cussing the bills they have introduced
or sounding out" their fellow members
to determine how much support they can
expect on certain proposed measures.
Here and there some representative or
senator is seated at his desk working IN.
dustriously upon what seems to be the
draft OF a statute which might later be-
come law Of the state. Close exami-
nation, however, usually reveals that the
member Is writing to the folks back
home. telling them how the government
is going to be run now he is on the job.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21

The recess periods also spell work for
another group Of silent Legislators, the
lobbyists. As soon as the speaker says,
The House stands adjourned until 10
o'clock in the morning the lobbyist
starts his work. He can be seen. wesv-
ing in and out among the legislators,
s,opping here and there for a whispered
consultation, shaking hands, telling a joke
and laughing at it for the hundredth
time, but always with the one idea in
mind-io see that his purpose is accom-
plished. The little red ant that works
all day storing up food has nothing on
the lobbyist when il comes to gathering
information.
Contributing to the general air Of con.
fusion are the feminine job hunters with
their slogan Of getting on" Getting
on in the phraseology Of the job hunters
simply means annexing oneself 10 the
state pay roll with the ratio Of no work
for big pay. Large numbers Of girls may
be seen all during the day lettering in
the halls on the third floor waiting for
their favorite senators or Representatives
to emerge and listen to their pleas. Every
now and then familiar face is missed.
Curiosity prompts you to ask one Of the
regulars where she is and the interest
ing fact is brought out that she has got
on on" and henceforth until the final
adjournment is elevated 10 the aristo-
cracy.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
BITTER FIGHT
EXPECTEDON
PICTURE BILL
Ferguson Proposes Law Great
ing State Board Of
Censorship for
Movies.
LOBBYISTS OPPOSE IT
Tax ON Films Examined Would
Meet Expenses-Church
Federation Backs
Proposal.

nv SfdU IoieSPoHeehi-
JErrrEsoN Cry. Jan. 2l.-That bit
ter fight will be waged to cut short the
career Of the moving picture censorship
bill. which was introduced in the House
by {. /. Ferguson Of Ripley County. Is
the opinion Of many members in the
House. The National Board Of Censor
ship is expected to campaign against the
bill. and lobbyists. representing motion
picture interests over the state, are here
10 see that the bill dies in the com
miiiee.
Under the provisions Of the bill in
troduced this morning, the state board oi
censorship would be composed OF three
members. two men and one woman, aP-
pointed by the governor for 4 period oil
three wears. One man would be chair
man. the woman vice-chairman and the
other man the secretary. The general
Offices Of the board would be located at
Jefferson City with a projecting room at
St. Louis. The salary Of each of the
members Of the bosrd would be $1,000
q wear.
r. the bill becomes law the board
will have power TO examine films and reels
to be used in this state. TO approve such
as are moral and proper. and to disap-
prove such as are sacrilegious, obscene.
immoral. or that tend, in the opinion Of
the board, to debase or corrupt the morals
Of the people. The entire bill is drawn
along lines Of the laws which are now
in force in Ohio, Wisconsin, Maryland
and other states
Commenting on his bill, Mr.. Ferguson
said today that the tax which would be
levied on each film examined would be
sufficient to maintain the board and meet
the necessary expenses.
The Rev. Howard Billman, associate
secretary Of the church federation Of St
Louis. is here to urge the passage of the
censorship bill and other bills which the
federation is backing. According to Bill
man. this bill is not a part Of the so
called blue law" legislation. He said
further that none Of the legislation which
is being sponsored by the federation could
be classed under that head.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
GAVE PROGRAM IN SENATE
Deaf and Dumb Pupils Appear Be-
fore Legislators.
BY a Staff Correspondent

BY Staff Correspondent
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Jan. 2l.-A pro-
gram was arranged by ]. Stuart Morri.
son. superintendent; vi the State School
for the Deaf at Fulton. for the members
Of the Legislature and their friends in
the house Of representatives last night.
Mr.. Morrison had large number Of pu-
pills with hia who demonstrated the work
being done by the school.
A feature Of the entertainment was a
song in sign language by two of the girl
pupils Of the school while it was played
on a piano and sung by members Of the
school faculty.
Frank Harris made the announcement
Of the program in the Senate and express
ed the hope that every senator would be
present to see at hrsi hand the work
which the Fulton school is accomplish
ing.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
WOMEN'S WEEK
HERE In 1922
League of Women Voters Want
Children and Health
Legislation.

One Of the largest entertainments for
the women who are here for Farmers
Week was a luncheon given by the girls
Of the home economies department of
the University at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon in the women's gymnasium.
Speakers representing various women's
organizations in Columbia and through
out the state. explained many measures
which are being introduced in the Legis-
lature at Jefferson City. Mrs. A. Ross
Hill introduced the speakers.
Miss Marie Ames, Of St. Louis, legis-
lative secretary Of the Missouri legisla-
tive committee and representatives of the
League Of Women Voters at Jefferson
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
ApieuIture Society," Elects.

The Missouri Agriculture Society elect.
ed the following officers yesterday after
noon: President, F. J. Diemer, Liberty;
vice-president. r. A. Holekamp, ST
Louis; secretary. Miss Nina Scott, Gin.
ton; and treasurer, Emil F. Nebel. The
society was first incorporated seven
years ago under the name Of the Mis-
souri, Bee Keepers. E--E. Taylor, a resi-
dent Of Columbia. has served as presi
dent until the present election.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
WOMEN EDIT PUBLICATION
New Organ Devoted to Suffrage
and Children's Code.

JEFFERSON CRY, Jan. 2l.-The first edi-
tion of the Spotlight, the new women's
organ, was placed in the hands Of mem
bers Of the Legislature The new news
paper is edited and published in Jeffrson
City by women belonging to the Missouri
League of Women Voters, of which Mrs.
George Gellhon Of St Louis is chair
man.
The publication will appear every week
during the present session Of the Legs
laIure. 1t is devoted to the cause Of
equal suffrage and the chldren's code
legislation.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
Senator Harris Intoduces Bill.

Senator Harris of Boone County has
introduced a measure into the Senate
requiring the secretary Of state to supply
the library Of the University Of Missouri
with a sufficient quantity Of all kinds
Of state documents and reports. This
will make it possible for the library here
TO supply other universities.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21

night at the Y NJ. C. A. Building. Com
mitiees were appointed for the Ad Club
Carnival. Joint meetings with the Okla
homa Clubs of Christian and Stephens
Colleges were planned for the first and
second Tuesdays in February. Arrange
menis have been made by the Oklahoma
Club TO show the Tiger Town" picture
in Tulsa, Oklahoma City. 0kmulgee,
Muskogee and Enid.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21

Oklahoma Club Holds Meeting.
The Oklahoma Club met Tuesday
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
MEETINGS

Prof. C. H. Sabine win lecturs>befOre
the Menorah Club at 1880 o'clock Saiur-
day evening in the Y. NJ. c. A. Audi
lorium.
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21

be collected from every county in Mis-
souri,. A pageant depicting Missouris S
century Of progress will be produced and
given nightly.
Missouri manufactured products viii
be shown; minerals from Missouri mines
placed on display; Missouri possibili-
lies estimated and charted for the infor-
nation Of visitors.
"As a result Of the plans made this
week, We confidently expect the l92!
CentennialFair to surpsss all past fairs
in size. quantity and quality Of exhibits,
said E. c. Bylander, secretary of the faif
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21

Wherever beobis look to electricity for
the comforts and cOnVeniences of life
TO-DAY, the WesfTp Electric COMPANY
offers a ssroics as broad as the functions
of electricity ITSELF
The Columbia evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-21
TRAINING

Colonel Frazier tells in his new book,
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on il and go about it earnestly and with
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
GRAHAM CASE WILL
 BE HEARD MONDAY

Habeas corpus proceedings brought by R. J. Graham for the possession of his l0-year-old daughter from her grand father, A. Speaker, will be heard before Judge Hugh A. Locke in the chancery division of the circuit court Monday morning.
 The case was passed yesterday when called on petition of attorney for Mr. Speaker, who wanted additional time for preparation. The grandfather, who pro- duced the child in court yesterday in an swer to orders of the court, will retain custody of the girl pending the outcome of the hearing, Judge Locke declining to enter an order restoring her to her father for the time being.
 Speaker was released under $500 bond yesterday following his arrest on a war rant sworn out before Judge H. B. Aber- nethy in the Jefferson county court of misdemeanors charging him with kid naping and decoying away the child.
 The father alleges in his petition that the grandfather took the child away from the grounds of the Fairview school, where she is pupil, several days ago. It is alleged that she was taken away for the sole purpose of rearing her under the Catholic doctrine to which the father states he and his present wife are opposed The grandfather alleged that the child was being mistreated and had asked him to come for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

VAN 1NTED~Young r S iady- under 20 who would like to make coast to coast trip. Call between 10 and 12 at 2007 Ave. F. Call for Mir. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday at the office of the pro- bate judge:
 Theodore P. Briner and Miss Nellie a. Warren.
 Riley McCollock and Miss Lucille Lacey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
G0LDSTEIN MAKES BOND.
 POOLE IS IN CUSTODY

Huskey Poole is still being held in the county jail this morning in de- fault of $1,O00 bond which was set for him following his arrest Thursday afternoon by federal officers who charged him with offering for sale q quantity of hydrochloride of morphine.
 Fl. T. Goldstein, who was arrested on the same charge, made bond and was released from custody. The men were arrested by T. E. Middlebrooks, United States narcotic agent, and Jack Horton, federal prohibition enforcement offi- cer, when they are alleged to have at tempted to sell morphine said to be worth $35,0o0 to a downtown druggist. The men were taken before Kenneth Charlton, United States commissioner, who set their bond at $1,00O and win give them a preliminary hearing May 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14

association, made a short talk on the work of the young people throughout the country.
 E. R. Price, who will preside over all meetings of the conference, explained the purpose of the organization of the League. of a Thousand" after which he introduced Dr. Guy E. Snavley, presi- dent-elect of irmingham-Southern col lege pr. Snavley made a splendid talk on the four-fold life of young people based on the conference slogan. Square Up"
 Miss Freda Bose, general secretary Of the association, made some announce ments, and divided the delegates into three sections. The election of officers of each division was he'd with the fol- lowing results: Young peoples division, Cecil Self, president; Leon Gibbs, vice president; Frank Glazier, secretary Older girls division, Margaret Scruggs, presl- dent; Mary Gussen, vice president: Leone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14

Bowers, secretary. Older boys division, Clifford Green. president; Paul scruggs. vice president; Robert Flemister, secre- tary.
 Announcements concerning the banquet to be held at the Young Mems Christian association this evening at 6:50 o'clock were made. The programme for today in- cludes unique feature for the boys in the form of aquatic meet which will be held at the Birmingham athletic club. The meet will be held at 3:3o o'clock, while play meet for girls will be held at Woodrow Wilson park at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14

very popular with the student body, and harmony is expected to prevail nt the schOol under his re- gime.
 Changes in the faculty of the school nre indicated. 1t Is under stood, with members around whom the fight on Dr. Williams has cen- tered, possibly leaving at the close of this term.
 Members of the board of trust- tees supported Dr. Williams in his recent tilt with the student body, appointing n committee of mem- bers of the board to assist in handling the situation at the school. Conditions are now report ed ns quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14

Clerk "Bill" Cunningham and Judge
 Ever receive an informal, yet most for nal, introduction to either of these gen tlemen?
 It Is a peculiar fact that unless you hear bad news when you meet the gen. tleman on the right you never come in contact with the polite parsonage on the left.
 Here's hoping Recorder Henry J. Mar tin wears his smile depicted above when you come before him and that you do not make the acquaintance of Clerk William c. Cunningham, at least in court.
 Judge Martin has been recorder since the fall of 1917, when the present city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
DAWSON ID HEAD
 HOWARD COLLEGE AFTER JUNE FIRST
Was Dean of Arm College In France-Dr. Williams Has Been Opposed By
 Student Body

Dr. John c. Dawson, dean of How ard college, will be elected presiden ot the school when the board of trus tees meets, May 31, it has beer learned on good authority.
 Dr. Dawson will succeed Dr. 0. B. Williams. who is understood to he rendering his resignation be- cnuse of the i'll health of his wife and opposition to his lendership which has developed among the student body.
 Dr. Dawson will assume his du- dies early in June, it is expected. He is at present mt Columbia uni- versity, New York City. where he will he given his Ph.D. degree this month. During the early days of the war. Dr. Dawson was acting president of the school. He left to enter the service.
 In France, he was elected dean of the American faculty of the University of Toulouse. in south ern France, where many Ameri- can sildiers received instruction followed the signing of the nrmi- stice. Dr. Dawson has studied In France and Germany, as well as leading colleges of this country.
 Dr. Dawson has always been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
DR. SNAVELY TALKS
 SLOGAN, SQUARE UP
Young Peoples Conferece Well Attended-Division
 Officers Elected

Birminghams first annual young peo- ples conference opened at the Fifth Ave- nue Presbyterian church last night with 32 Sunday schools represented. After the opening exercises w H. Stockham. presi- dent of the Birmingham Sunday School
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
Deaths

Mrs. Anna Pate Steele-The body of Mrs. Anna Pate Steele. age e, of Hawkinsville, Ga, who died Thursday night at local infirmary, was sent to Hawkinsville yesterday afternoon by Shaw for burial
 Mrs. Ernestine Schuites-The body of Mrs Ernestine Schultes, age S4. who died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence. 4l2 Powell street, will be sent to Cullman tonigat by Johns for burial.
 Mrs. Alice Corneiia vfnyard-Frnera services for Mrs. Alice Cornelia Vim yard, age 34, who was killed by bolt of lightning Wednesday night at the residence at Sayreton, will be held from the North Birming- ham Presbyterian church this after non at 2 o'clock. The services will be in charge of the Woodmen cir cle
 Everett Becker Almgren--Funeral ser vices for Everett Becker Almgren, in- fant son of MT. and Mrs. Q. r Ann gren, S22 Forty-third street. Fair field, were held from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock Burial in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14
JERSEY CATTLE CLUB CONVENTION HERE
Animals From Best Herds Of the State for Sale at the
 Fairgrounds

Monday and Tuesday, May Is and IT, are to be red-letter days among the Jersey cattle breeders of Alabama.
 On Monday the annual meeting, of the Alabama Jersey Cattle club will be held in the Chamber of Commerce and on Tuesday at the State Fair grounds there will be sale of 20 cows 30 heifers and 10 bulls. AThe animals have been selected from the best herds in the state.
 Bob Bell, Birmingham, is sales man. ager, and Col E. L. Perry and J. Ralph Wallace will be the auctioneers
 The programme of the Jersey Cattle clubs convention is as follows:
 Monday-Assemble of club at Birming ham Chamber of Commerce at l o'clock. Welcomes Addressed L. BAnn, secre- tary Chamber of Commerce.
 Response to Welcome Address-C. E. Shuptrine, president Alabama Jersey Cattle club.
 Fifteen-Minute Address, Your Duty to your Club'-J. E. Dunaway, orville. Fifteen-Minute Address, "Co-operation and Efficiency in Club Work"-A Y. Malone, Dothan.
 Ten-Minute Address, "The Value of State Champions Hugh Taylor, Truss vile.
 Address, Why the South Needs Fieldman''-F Frank c. Baldwin. repre- sentative of American Jersey Cattle club, New York.
 Response for Georgia--Albert Holma, Thomasville, Ga
 Response for Missssippi-Tom S Humphries, Durant, Miss.
 Response for Alabama-Robert Jemi- son, Jr., Birmingham.
 A trip to the Jersey herds in the county.
 Monday Night-Banquet at Hotel Tut wiler at o'clock.
 Ten Minute Address-J E. Ramsey, Birmingham
 Fifteen-Mnute Address Hamilton L.. Crown, county agent Birmingham.
 Fifteen-Minute Address, The South s Future in Dairying c. Baldwin. Fredericksburg, Va . Fifteen Minute Address, The Good of the Creamery William Hardie, dairy specialist, Auburn.
 Suggestion Box-Open to all for better ment of the club.
 Fifteen Minute Talk, "Why You Should Join the ClubBob Bell. Birmingham. Tuesday-Sale of Jerseys Alabama State Fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-14

Henry J. Martin, pr esiding judge and commission took office. He enjoys the reputation among attorneys of Birming- ham of being very fair in his decisions.
 very quiet in demeanor when holding court he is keen observer. Very few are able to "get by" with plausible stor- ies, the fabric of which is subject of doubt.
 Few persons know that the quiet and reserved person who metes ou%AJustlce twice daily in recorders court dfice en-
 tertained and put into effect the idea
 of taking a trip around the world as
 lark. When Judge Martin was lad in his middle teens he, with several other ! local boys, made voyage to European