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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
Batson's Friends Tell Why
 They Want Him Elected Burruss Attacks Both Barrett and Taylor-Hornady Sounds Note of Birmingham Optimism-Mrs. Shell
 Speaks-Taylor Meetings Scheduled

Several hundred friends of s. R. Batson, candidate for associate city Commissioner, met last night at the courthouse and endorsed him as be- ing the best qualified man in the race for the position of commissioner of public improvements.
 The meeting was presided over by Albert L. Reese, who pointed out the necessity for putting into office 9 man who had had the practical ex- perience necessary for accomplishing the work that would be assigned to him. He said that Batson combined sthe two qualities of being a gentle man who could meet every one on an equal plane and an enginee~ who ecould see that the streets of Birming ham were well built.
 @ Charlie West, president of the county board of education, brought forth a laugh when he declared tha; there were three people in his house 2 for Batson: himself, his wife and his Ford. The Ford was enthusiastic, too. he declared, because II could tell the difference between the good roads which Batson had built in the county and the poor streets within the city limits.
 Tried by County
 Rufus Bivens, former member of the board of revenue, said he had tried Batson for eight years as county highway engineer, and knew that he could fill the position Of city street builder credltably.
 w. T. Stewart praised Batson for his conservatism, and said he would not attempt to pave roads which did not need paving, but would see tha. chert streets are well kept. FranK Croy said the thing he liked about Batson's campaign was that he had slung mud on the roads where it was needed but was not doing it in the campaign.
 The meeting was made notable by the speeches of five ladies, each Of whom declared she was making her debut as political speaker Mrs. C. T. A4ayfieid made the hit of e evening when she declared that she knew that the women of Birnine- ham were going to vote for Batson for women always like bargain, and Batson was certainly a bargain. Other ladies to declare their support of the candidate were Mrs Frank Croy. Mrs c. r. Seaton, Mrs. D. S.. Litton, and Mrs. S. R. Batson
 Other voters to endorse Batson each pointing out the work he has done on the county roads as being an example of what he could do for the city streets were H. l., Farley Judge R. B. Kelly, H. II. Ament, w. Y. Prince, A. NJ. Reeves, G. D, Sissin. John Sparkman, Roger Snyder, James Sayre, Henry Daniels, Charles G. Davis, president of the Birmingham Automobile club, and Harry Culver house.
 MT. Batson closed the meeting with short address in which he pledged that he would do his best to build Birmingham within the next four years, if he is elected. He said he was running on simple business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
VAN AMBURGH TALK
 ON RESURRECTION"
Capacity Crowd at Jefferson Theatre-LiSten With Att
 tention to Lecture

Illustrating his lecture on the sub ject of "The Resurrection of the Dead" with many word pictures and similes taken from current events and modern references, W. E. Van Amburgh of Brooklyn, N. Y, ad- dressed capacity audience at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 In dealing with his subject MT. Var Amburgh cited much scripture in its support, explaining some of the more difficult passages with humorous ap- plication that held the attention of his audience throughout the lecture.
 "The long awaited day when our loved ones shall return and that millions now living shall not die is at hand" said MT. Van Amburgh When we were young and went to Sunday school we imbibed the idea that when our friends died that was the end of all things earthly for them. Our teachers were indefinite as to the future for them. The Bi ble reaches unequivocally that the earth will be the heaven for all man kind, that peace and contentment will prevail everywhere"
 EXpandlnS tnlS statement ne con tinued, i've could easily believe this statement or declaration if the time were announced to begin at some in- definite future time that had no bear ing upon ourselves, but to apply it to ourselves requires positive know ledge based upon indisputable fact Thousands of profound Bible stu dents can prove from Bible prophe- sies which have been fulfilled during the past five years that those living until 1925 can live forever If they chose to do so. All such will live as human beings on this earth, and will be rejoiced by the return in new human bodies of their departed loved ones. Gods agency to this end will be a kingdom on earth, ruled by Christ and the Saints. That king dom is a tthe door and the foretold signs of it are at every hand"
 He illVstrated this by references to modern events that were prophe- sled in the~ Bible, and then stated that within few years the obituary notices would be replaced by resur- rection notices"
 The attitude of the assemblage that heard MT. Van Amburgh was marked by the interest that was dis played on every hand. Except for an occasional bit of partially suppressed laughter as he related some humor- ous anecdote in illustrating his lec- ture there was absolute silence throughout the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

marked advances that had been achieved by Birmine nam in the mat ter of law enforcement and law ob- servance.
 Referring to the fact that Birming- ham celebrates it's semi centennial this year, MT. Hornady told of con dltions that existed In the city when the community was young. and paid glowing tribute to the strong men and women who had fought for prog ress along moral and spiritual lines, and said that the people of today should be grateful for their achieve ments Their labors, and the labors of others of like ideals who came after them, have resulted in Bir- mingham becoming one of the best cities in America; city that we should all be proud of and one which we should rejoice to invite others to because of it's high standards and it's manifold advantages" he said. Pro longed applause greeted this state ment
 Having paid tribute to Birming ham as one of Americas great and splendid cities, MT. Hornady cbal- lenged his hearers to stand by it this anniversary year, to take courage from the splendid achievements of the past and push on to better things
 He outlined the school building programme now under way. describ- ing the new addition to the Robinson school at East Lake in detail, saying g that the plans were completed and bids would be asked for the coming week. This addition will provide do- mestic science and manual arts de- partments. and five additional class will ha n1a in af the present building, and will make it one of the most attractive in the city. he said.
 school Building Programme
 The school building programme throughout the city, involving expen- ditures of over $2,000,00 was sketched briefly. and the speaker said: "I do not believe the people will call me from a task like this, when l a unfamiliar with every de- tail of it, and suffer the delay that inevitably would follow placing new official in charge of the work" This statement also was greeted with ap- plause.
 The great strides made during the past four years In the protection of the public health were sketched by MT. Hornady, and his statement that typhoid fever had been reduced over 75 per cent met with applause, as did his reminder that whereas 1t used to be necessary for Birmingham citizens who needed the Pasteur treatment to go to Montgomery at great expense, they now could receive it in the city hall laboratory for nothing, In speak ing of the great progress made in health conservation, MT. Hornady paid a tribute to the board of reve- nue, saying that the members had shown the utmost cooperation with the city, the result being a splendid unified system that was getting re- suits.
 The meeting was presided over by s. R.NHawley, who spoke in terms of high appreciation of the work of MT. Hornady in the promotion of health and education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
John McNeeL Resigns
 As Reuenue Collector

John D. McNeel. collector of inter nal revenue for Alabama and Missis sippi. has formally rendered his res- ignation to take effect October 1 or as soon thereafter as meets the con venience of the treasury department
 In announcing his resignation Mir McNeel also announces that he will become associated with J. H. Leh man as tax specialist, particularly with reference to federal taxes, in- come and otherwise. He will nave offices in the Jefferson Bank building and he has rendered his resignation in order to take up as soon as pos sible the new duties which he has contemplated for some time.
 The resignation of MT. McNeel will be of interest all over the state be- cause of the wide acquaintance he enjoys. Ills long experience in the governors office at Montgomery gave him exceptional opportunities for. coming in contact with the leading men of the state, while his experience of nearly eight years as revenue col iector, with Headquarters in Birmi 1g ham. have kept him In touch not only with the people of Alabama but also those of Mississippi.
 MT. McNeel took up his duties as internal revenue collector January fl, 1914, under appointment by Pres ident Wilson. The new income tax laws were not enacted until after that date. The greatest annual col lections of the local office up, to that date were $443,000 for the states of Alabama and Mississippi. During Mir. McNeefs terms the collections lave gone as high as $2s, 900.
 When he went into office there was a force of six people. At the present time there are e5.
 Mir. McNeePs formal letter of resig- nation IS as follows:
 Birmingham, September 21, 1921. Hon. Andrew W. Mellon, Secretary
 of the Treasury, Washington, D. c.
 Dear Sir: Will you kindly present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
TAYLOR MEETINGS
Four Scheduled for Next Week Be.
 ginning at Ensley

Four meetings in behalf of the candidacy of John H. Taylor for as- sociate city commissioner have been announced for next week by Mir Taylor. Ills first meeting will be at the Ensley city hall Monday night, when he is expected to answer charges made by opponents.
 He will speak at Woodlawn city hall Wednesday night, at the Taber- nacle in West End Thursday night and at the Pratt City city hall Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
HEADQUARTERS
Rooms Opened at Hillman Hotel for
 Conduct of Campaign

Headquarters have been opened on the second floor Of the Hillman ho- tel for William l.. Harrison, candi- date for the city commission, accord ing to announcement yesterday by John w. Altman, campaign manager for MT. Harrison. Someone will be on duty at these headquarters from now until the close of the campaign, Mir. Altman stated yesterday.
 Active work at rallies will be started by Harrison next week, with his own meetings being planned by Mir, Altman. MT. Altman is very op- timistic over the chances of his can didate, declaring that labor and pro gressive elements are all in favor of MT. Harrison's candidacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
MRS. SMELL ACTIVE Several Speakers Heard at West End Library Last Night

In support of the candidacy of Mrs. Myrtle w. Shell, rally was held at the West End library last night, with good crowd in attendance. Mrs. w. L. Murdoch, Mrs. Pattie Ruffnar Jacobs and MrA- Shell made short talks on the campaign.
 Mrs. Shell dwelt on the marked &C., tivity among the commissioners just prior to the election. with many in- novations and Improvements being installed in the way of civic betten ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
H0REY BREAKS WORLDS
 THREE-MILE RECORD

Springfield, Mass. September B. Fred Horey driving an automobile in race against time broke the worlds three-mile record on a half mile dirt track at the Eastern States exposition track today. His time was 3;09. The old record. 3:091-5 was made by Leon Dqray last sea- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
ANNUAL MEETING . OF TEACHERS HERE

The Alabama Educational associa- ton will hold it's annual meeting next April In Birmingham, following the action of the executive committee of the organization which met here last night. Several thousand teach CTS from all parts of the state will come to Birmingham for the meet ing.
 The invitation to hold the conven- ton in Birmingham was extended to the executive committee last night by Charles L. Harold, manager of the Civic Association, who was accom- panied by a number of Birmingham business men and educational leaders.
 The Birmingham Invitation was ac cepted in preference to offers extend ed by several other Alabama cities. About 30 leading educators of the state were present at the executive committee last night, which was pre- sided over by pr. T. W. Palmer. pres ident of the Alabama Girls Technical institute at Montevallo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

an opportunity to vote on the ques- tion of issuing $50.000 pubic work bonds and the levy of special one-mili school tax, provisions be- ing made also for the retirement of the public park bonds at the rate of s5,000 year. The park question has been pushed enthusiastically by many leading citizens of Anniston during the past few months, and a spirited campaign will be conducted by the promoters or the park plan hoding the special election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

my resignation as collector of>inter- nal revenue for Alabama to the Fres- ident?
 T would like my resignation to be effective by october 1, or as soon the reafter as possible, consistent with the good of the department.
 My relations as collector under the administr@ ion have been most pleasant and agreeable, but my pri- vate business demands now need my immediate attention and respect fully request that my resignation be accepted. Respectfully yours,
 JOHN D. MNEEL, Collector"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
HORNADY IS SPEAKER
Optimism Is Keynote of Stirring
 Address at East Lake

Optimism characterized stirring address delivered last night by Com missioner John R. Hornady in the city hall at East Lake. He spoke of the tremendous progress being made along educational lines, along the lines of health conservation. and then pictured in graphic manner the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Arthur H. Folwell, in Leslie's.
 How well you manage to make both ends meet" we said 10 happy little housekeeper.
 "Oh. but I don't make both ends meet" she corrected. "I keep house like the United States, and never make ends meet"
 Like the United States?" we queried. puzzled.
 Yes; I get what I want whether can afford it or not, and then at the end of ire year I give my hus- band deficiency bill. You know just like Congress does every session, to make the public think it has lived within its income"
 Whereat we were lost in adnira- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
REGIN WAR ON LnAEERs

Meridian. Miss, Sept. 2s.-tsas- cial)-Chief of Police M. II. yas- brough, working in cooperation vita the justice courts of the city. has begun war on loafing negroes. ar resting all who are unable to give a satisfactory account of their meth ods of living. The work will be kept up, the chief, and county au- thorities state, ufti there is not an idle able bodied negro in Merid- ian who has no visible means of sup port. Those arrested and convicted are given terms on the county road where they can be used 10 great ad- vantage at this time on the good road work that is being done in many parts of the county, NwA of Sec. l. Tp. 1s, s. R. l. west, s5.
 Agnes R. Smith and husband. R F. Smith, to Nackley S. Shahid one lot 95.3x32.S2 feet on Spring street ard Fifth avenue road, $2.000.
 Annie C. Tharp and A. NJ Tharp to Birmingham Land and Mortgage ccm- pany, lot TO- block 37, and lot Il, block A, Compton Place, s1.
 Birmingham Land and Mortgage company to Annie c. Tharp, lot 10, block S7, lot Il. block A, Compton Place, s10
 T. c. billiard and wife to W. A. Poindexter, lot I4, block 42, survey Central Park Land company, $45O.
 J. w. Albritten and Verlie l.. AL britten to A. c. Montgomery, lot g. Elmwood Place, S450.
 Hinton E. Carr and wife, Emma Carr, to J. A. Waits, lot 8, block 7 Woodlawn Realty company's first ad- dition to Woodlawn, $500.
 West End Real Estate and fnsur- ance company to Mary Campbell, lot II, block 2s, Park Place. s99.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
xAY.n SPECIAL ELECTION

AnniAton September 2s. (Spe- cisl phe city council of this city Thursday night adopted an ordinance ealing for q special election on Oc- tossl !. living the people of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

platform, was knocking no other candidate, and was out for the office because he felt qualified to hold it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
DEATHS

David R. Wims-The body of David R, Wins, who was killed in action in France. arrived from Hoboken last night at 10;40 o'clock. Funeral services will be held from the Springdale Baptist church at ? 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with Lige Loy in charge. He is survived by sister, Mrs. Bessie Boyd, and two brothers, w. E. and Martin Wins. Members of the American Legion are requested to be present Inter- ment will be made at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

Tom SeIf--Funeral services for Tom Self. who died Thursday evening at 530 o'clock at his residence, 3914 Fifth avenue, south. will he held from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. He is survived by his widow and mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
Nils. Annie Estella Brook.-Funeral

Miss Annie Estella Brooks-Funeral services for Miss Annie Estella Brooks, age Is. who died Thursday at the residence of her father, in Powderly will be held from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be made at Oakland cemetery. She is sur vived by her father and mother, six sisters, and one brother. Pallbear- CTS will be telephone operators of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

Don't ask for your size ask to be fitted"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-04-07
WOMEN GIVE OUT

Housework is hard enough when
healthy. Every woman who is hav-
ing backaches, blue and nervous spells,
dizzy headaches and kidney or bladder
troubles, should be glad to heed this
Hill City woman's experience:
Miss Jane Bentley, Hill City, Kans-,
says: my kidneys became weak as
the result of repeated attacks of sick
ness and severe colds Ny limbs and
body swel1ed and my kidneys didn't
act as they should I felt Ianguid
and worn out and suffered terribly
from pains in my back day and night
also had rheumatic twinges in my
limbs and though / used different
medicines got little relief Doan's
Kidney Pills were recommended to me
and after using them a short time, I
felt better ia every way. I have tax
en- Doan's Kidney Pills since, when
have needed them and they have al
ways strengthened my kidneys and
corrected any slight kidney disorders
I have had.
soc, at all dealers Milburn
CO., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-04-07
HOW FARMERS MAKE MONEY

1t is the same old framework but it
has a new Misunderstanding, and this
time it belongs to the Indiana polls
News: A negro in Kentucky drove to
a loose leaf tobacco warehouse with
load of tobacco. When he received
his sale slips and weights he noticed
the customary check was missing
Approaching the cahier he said.
1tLook here boss, where is my money
for this here tobacco" The sales
sheet was consulted. cts like this,
the expense for weighing, unloading
and commission for selling your to-
bacco amounted to more than the to-
bacco was worth. You still owe us
SO CENTS" explained the cashier. "Well
that's all right, guess, but I amt got
a cent with me-" ttThen the next time
you come over the river just bring
along one chicken with you and we
will call it square, Within week
the eolored man appeared in the office
with two chickens, one under each
'rm. "Here are the chickens Sure
but you didn't have to bring two OF
| them, one would have paid the BILL
eyes, boss, but Use brought another
| load of obacco."-Capper's Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-04-07
HOW BIG MEN STARTED
Nations Foremost in Business All
Had Humble Beginnings

1t was on the 11:25 p m. main
line train of the Pennsy- At West
Philadelphia big, broad shouldered,
kindly faced man in workers garb
entered the smoker and took a seat
alongside newspaper man. The two
got into conversation and talked
shop" for the man in workers garb
was locomotive engineer and long
ago the newspaper man was a rail-
road man.
@@You were lucky to get out of the
railroad business" said the engineer
There's nothing in it for a man but
just wages. All the good jobs are
gobbled up by the rich fellows. It's
the same in most every other business,
too
Is what the engineer said true? He
believes it is. He is an honest, wor-
thy man. He bears the stamp of hon
esty and decency in his eyes. Many
other men say what he says, think
what he thinks. Suppose we inves-
tigate.
Who is the big man in the world of
steel? Many persons would answer
unhesitating1y Charles NJ. Schwab''
What did he come up from? Pit boy
in the Pitcairn Mill.
Henry Ford is unquestionab1y the
outs CdIOlnS inquire IN the automobile
industry. Twenty-Five years ago he
was machinist and jack of all trades
in Detroit.
Greatest in the periodical publish
ing field is Cyrus H. K Curtis. He
started a newsboy in Portland,
Maine.
Men of every land and every cline
give pause when Thomas A. Edison
speaks. Yet Edison was a train
butcher" peddling papers, candies
and such to travellers out in Michigan
Herbert Hoover, one of the most
remarkably able men of this age had
to go out an orphan boy and earn
| a living as mucker in a mine.
| From a tiny bicycle repair shop ir
| Dayton, Wilbur and Orvil1e Wright
| came to be mastermen of the air.
| The biggest figure in finance il
| the middle west is George M Rey-
| no1ds, president of the Continental
| and Commercial National Bank OF
| Chicago. His first job was as porter
| and Office boy in a little country banI
| in Pamela, Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-04-07
THE FARMERS OPPORTUNITY

The day has been set aside for Kan
sas to ego to the polls for the regis
tration of their confidence in the ap-
peal from the Near East.
On April 9, Saturday, in all parts of
the state wave of charity will sweep
over the highways in the form of the
delivery of grain to local elevators
this grain to be milled into food for
the starving among Americas allies
in the Near East
April 9 is to be known as GRAIN
DAY.
Farmers will deliver their contri-
buttons in the form of wheat and corn
to the nearest elevators on that day
The grain will be shipped to the mills
and made into foodstuffs, then shipped
abroad to the suffering.
This work is done without cost
since labor, railroads, etc, are con-
tributing to the cause.
All Kansas corn and wheat will be
marked, @Gift of Kansas Farmers"
that the spirit of the citizens of the
state may be known in other lands