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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
TEN THOUSAND ARE
 CITED ID APPEAR
 BEFORE TAX BOARD
Tax Adjusters Specify Days for Hearings-Last Years Mark Was 25,000,-
 000-Many Increased

Ten thousand citations to property owners in Jefferson county increas- ing the tax assessment have been mailed by D. E. McLendon, tax as- sessor.
 All property owners to whom the notices were issued are cited to ap- pear before the board of tax adjust CTS on a specified day to protest against the increase and show cause why it should not be declared final.
 While the estimate of the value of the increased assessments could not be ascer- tained, it will probably run into the mil lions.
 The board of tax adjusters will begin hearing these cases June 6 in Bessemer, where it will remain through June IS. On June 20 members of the board will start hearing cases In Birmingham, and will be at their office on the ground floor of the courthouse.
 There were 650o citations mailed to Birmingham property owners, and most of these are in the suburbs, according to members of the board. There were more than 1000 at Bessemer.
 MOSTLY INCREASES
 While in some few instances decreases have been madey in the majority of cases the assessments were increased it is stated, and this will largely swell the in- come of the county.
 Last year the board was required to place a value on all property in the coun- ty,'' said James B. Dryer, chairman Of the board. We were unable to inspect all of the property, so just assessed that we didn't inspect as best we could. How ever, that assessment was only good one year. and this year we have inspected all property which we failed to get to see last year and it is necessary for us to assess it again The assessment made on property we inspected last year is good for two years, and no change will be made in such cases"
 $225, 100000
 Last years assessment is estimated at about $225, 600 COG, but taxes of approxi- mstely 40 corporations have not yet been paid, as appeals were taken by the cor porations from the assessments made by the board of tax adjusters. and the mat ter has not been passed on by the su- preme court.
 There are approximately 43,000 individ- ual tax assessments, according to rec ords in the office of the tax assessor, and it is estimated that 20 per cent of these have been increased.
 Every property owner whose assess Inent has been increased will be given an opportunity to be heard by the board, and approximately 200 cases have been set for each day. All persons receiving citations are requested to note the day on which they are to appear, for they will be heard only on the day on which the case is set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
AMENDED PETITION
 FILED BY GRAHAM
Locke to Hear HabeaS Corpus Proceeding to Gain Custody
 of Child

An amendment to the petition of R. J. Graham seeking the custody of his pretty 1O-year- daughter, Bertha. from his former father-in-law, A. Speaker, was filed in the chancery division of the circuit court yesterday. This is said to be a controversy over religious doctrines under which the girl should be reared.
 In the amended petition Graham charges that the treatment of his daughter at a Catholic school in Gull man county, where she spent more than four years, was such that he was compelled to go after her and bring her home. When he had withdrawn the girl from the school, where ne had placed her as a result of the coercion persuasion and influence of Laura Graham, his brothers wife. after the petitioner had separated from his wife, according to the allegations, the child would scream and showed great distress when told She was to be sent back there.
 IL is also alleged by. Graham that after he ceased to live with his brother Laura Graham showed great jealousy of the child. notwithstanding they were allowed to visit each other and had brooded, planned and con nived with A. Speaker and exerted in fluence over the child for the purpose of taking her from the fathers custody.
 It is further alleged that this was done so that A. Speaker, with the connivance and assistance of said Laura Graham, would again place the ch'ld in the custody of the Catholic Institution at Cullman, known as the Sacred Heart
 Graham sets out in the amended petition that he was divorced from his first wife, Katie Graham eight years ago, the understanding being that he was to have custody of the child. He stated that he had had the custody of the child until May 10 when, ne charges. she was taken from his GUS tody and unlawfully detained by MT SI. eaker.
 Following his separation from his wife,Nhe went to live with his brother, taking the child with him, and he further alleges that by persuasion and coercion of Laura Graham he placed her in Catholic school where she rem aimed over four years, with the exception of the summer vacations.
 He alleged that he has always paid her expenses, and that neither Speak CT nor his former wife have contributed to her support, nor have they objected to his control of the girl
 The habeas corpus proceedings to regain custody of the child will be heard tomorrow morning before Judge Hugh A. Locke in the chancery divi- sion of the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 Ira Crocker and Mrs. Della Kathleen Arnold
 Isaac Newton Atchison and Miss Lilly Pearl Garden.
 J. D. Parr and Miss Lizzie Capps.
 J. F. H. Gibson and Miss Cora Lee Pi!green.
 Parnell Mitchell and Miss Dovey V. Minor.
 Max Majors and Miss Eugenia Burrow.
 Ralph Armond Avery and Miss Viva Louise Cornelius.
 William G. Tate and Miss Icie Jewell Bass.
 Clayton Eugene Franklin and Miss Elsie Pair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15

otherwise make the market modern and economic.
 The truckers will arrange to sell in quantities suited to every housewife. so that they may fill market baskets from the various wagons and stands.
 The truckers will assess themselves certain amounts for the privileges of the use of the lot In order to meet the rent bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
COUNTY TRUCKERS RENT CITY LOT ID
 OPEN OWN MARKET
Morris Avenue at Twenty fourth Street Is Site-Ready for Business June First.
 Effect Organization

Following permanent organization effected yesterday, the Jefferson County Truck Growers association decided to open market at Morris avenue, and Twenty-fourth street June 1.
 The association has leased this va cant property for a year and ths market will be operated by tue ass } ciation and for the association mem. bers.
 The truck growers have decided that the Lord helps those who help them selves, they say. They have chosen the place for their market which they prefer, and will operate it on their own methods.
 The market fig to be kept open until the stuff is sold. That is, the truck CT will be allowed to remain there as long as he desires.
 PERM HAVEN'T ORGANIZATION
 The association took on permanent form yesterday at d meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce building Iu0 IOllOWIlS OlllCetS were tleIleu.
 B. c. Garmon, president; J. B. Pa radiso, vice president; l.. II. Randall, secretary; Antonio Smeraglio, treas urer.
 Mrs. J. E. Frazier of the House. wives league appeared before the truckers and spoke to them of the aid and cooperation that the women of Birmingham expected to extend the new market.
 June 1, the day of the opening, will be made 8 special housewives day, and an occasion for the housewives and the truckers to talk things over.
 GRADE STANDARDS
 H. l. Brown, agricultural secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who has helped the truckers establish this market, declares there is going to be special effort to establish certain grades and standards of products and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
PROPRIETORS ARE RUNNING PRINTING ESTABLISHMENTS

Montgomery, May 14.-(Specia! l- Heads of Montgomery printing tirms may be found daily in their press rooms now directing the printing or stationery and other supplies for their customers. Every owner who has naa actual experience with cylinder ana job presses Is now working non-unlon hours as a result of the strike or the union pressmen Wednesday,. Pierce Chiffon. head of the Paragon Press, one of the largest plants in Montgom- cry, has turned the office and outside work over to others and is directing the printing department.
 H. F. Crenshaw, manager or the state printing company. the Brown Printing company, today announced that all orders were being filled ana no delay would result from the strike He said pressmen were being brougnt to the city and in the future all print ing plants will be on the open-shop basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
JOG ON, JEHOS0PHAT

Griff Crawford, in the Gloom Chaser. Roads gets rougher every mile; (Cluck) Jog on, Jehosophat, an show
 some style. Mule's gone lame, an the hens won't lay; Corns way down, an wheat won't pay Hogs no better, steers too cheap; Cows quit millSin', meat won't keep; Oats all heated, spuds ali froze; Fruit crops busted, wind still blows; Sheen seem puny, an I'll be durned; Rye fields flooded, an the hay stacks
 burned; Looks some gloomy, I'll admit (CluclS) Jog on, Jehosophat, we amt
 done yit. Goals in high an crops in low; Rail rates doubled, got no show; Moneys tighter, morals loose; Bound to git us-whats the use? Suns not shinin as it should; Moon an't lightin's like 1t could; Air seems heavy; water punk: Tests your mettle; shows yer spunk; No use stoppin' to debate (Cluck) Jog on, Jehosophat, it's 8ettln
 late.
 Wheels all wobble, axle's bent; Dashboard's broken; top all bent; One shaft splintered; tother sags; Seats all busted end-gate drags; May hang tgether-b'lieve it will; Careful drvin' i'll make 1t still; Roads some better-not so rough Trot. Gosh ding ye. That's the stuff; Old traps movin' right good speed (ClucR) Jog on, Jehosophat, you're some
 old steed. Roads smoothed out till it don't seem
 true (Cluck) Jog on, Jehosophat, you pulled
 ,e throughi .r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15

of which he has operated successfully. and today he is acknowledged as one 0 the leading "showmen" in the district. Joe has also "dabbled" extensively in real estate and has considerable hold ings in the district. Socially he is one of the most affable of men and numbers his friends by the score.
 The secret of Joe Steeds success in the several lines of endeavor in which he has engaged can be summed up in one word, work" for everything he has undertaken he has gone at it with untiring energy and a dogged persever- ance that never knew defeat, and his friends predict that whatever business he undertakes 1t will add to his well deserved laurels.
 MT. Steed is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, a Shriner, a Knight of Pythias and an Elk, and highly esteemed among his fraternai brethren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
A GOOD USED CAR

IS A BETTER BUY THAN ANY NEW CAR AT THE SAME PRICE. You do not have to gamble in buying one of our used cars, as they all carry a real guarantee. We submit a partial list for your ap- proval:
 Big Six Stakeholder, 7-pas- Senger.
 Special Six Studebaker, g. p~-1c1ger.
 B ick touring, practically a new car.
 Baby Grand Chevrolet. Chevrolet 490 touring. The above cars are all real bargains and will be sold on liberal terms, if desired.
 CONSOLIDATED
 MOTOR co.
 Member Birmingham Automobile
 Trade Association aso1 FIRST AVE. MAIN 4s1S This Is a Studebaker Year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
Joe Steed LeaUes Seruice
 Of '. C. /. to Enter Business

After IT years of continuous service with the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company at it's plants in Ems ley, Joe T. Steed has rendered his resignation, effective yesterday.
 In relinquishing his lucrative and MT. Steed or Joe" as he is familiarly known did so with regret. but his growing business interests demanded his entire time and attention.
 As q mark of the high esteem in which he was held by his associates at the mill, he was the recipient yes- terday of 8 handsome Masonic emblem suitably engraved, the gift of the men with whom he had worked for these many years, and many expressions Of high regard and regret at the sever ance of the pleasant ties of the past were made at the presentation.
 ome IT years ago Joe Steed came to Ensley from Beaumont, Tex, and se- cured employment at the steel mill as blacksmith. By merit and industry, he rose to the position of general fore man, and at the time of his resignation he was superintendent of the forge de- partment of the Fairfield plant. And in this connection the forgings for the 14 steel vessels built by the Chick asaw shipbuilding plant were made under his supervision.
 During recent years Mir. Steed travelled exclusively in the interest of the company visiting practically ev- cry big industrial center in the United Sta tes.
 Successful as Joe has been in his chosen calling, he has been equally so in other lines of endeavor, particularly so in the operation of motion picture houses, of which he was the pioneer in Ensley When the picture business was somewhat of a gamble, so far as profits were concerned Joe took g chance. and bought the Franklin thea tre. then located on Avenue E, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, and by the sheer force of per severance and shrewd knowledge Of what the people wanted made the ven ture a success. Since that time he has built three picture houses, the New Franklin, the Belle and the Gary, all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
 NATIONAL GUARD IS PREPARING FOR CAMP

Col Walter E. Bare, commanding the Fourth Alabama infantry. announces that the summer camp of instruction will be held at Camp Mcclellan, Anniston, from August ' to 21 inclusive. All na- tional guard organizations are making preparations to attend the camp and it is expected that many new forms in tactics will be shown there
 Work will be begun on the rifle range at once. Lieut.. John Singletary, range officer, is making plans for the first tar get practice next Saturday He has just inspected the range and finds that it is in good shape and needs only few minor repairs.
 Members of the Third battalion, head quarters company, and officers of the battalion will be guests at banquet in the armory after drill Tuesday night. Lieut.. John Singletary, commanding the headquarters company, Is host. It is an- nounced that six more men are needed in the company Members are urged to bring in recruits.
 Capt. J. o. Moore, commanding Com pany L, has been busy instructing the men in the details of guard mount and guard duty. Lieut.. John c. McCollum and Lieut.. C. Brewer of the company have been lecturing the company on tho Browning automatic rifle. This company is in need of recruits and those wishing to enlist are asked to call at the armory, 1S201a Fourth avenue, north, Tuesday nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
Will Make Last Appeal

Montgomery, May 14.-tSpeciaL)- Booker T. and Dan Whittle. under sentence to be hanged in Conecuh county June 20 for the murder or Colonel Saren at Castleberry, Will ap- peal to Governor Kilby for the com mutation of their sentence to life i'm prisonment. Notice of the request was received today by Harwell G. Davis, attorney general and chairman of the board of pardons, with the request thai a day be set for the hearing of the appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
Fine Term Indicated

Troy, May 14-(Special)-I point to the fact that the summer term of the State Normal school will break all previous records. The rooms of the girls dormitories are all reserved now. and it is likely that students will have to board in private homes. The term be- gins June 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-15
"A Cheerful Liar"

Ashville, May 14.-(Special) 1.-The pla < entitled, "A Cheerful Liar" farce comedy in three acts, was given at the public school house Friday night by the public school of Springvile, and was en- jcyed by a good audience.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27

Washington, April 27.-A reduc- ton of not less than Is per cent of the present wage scales is, the basis on which the shipping board must and will act" Chairman Benson told the conference of marine work CTS and owners and operators of American steamships called here to- day in an effort to avert the threat ened strike May 1 of the seamen through the adoption of new agreement covering wages and work ing conditions.
 Present economic conditions fully warrant 8 reduction in marine wages, the chairman declared.
 In addition to the wage reduction he said there should be virtual elimination of overtime. discontinu- ance of night deck and engineer of ficers, substantial reduction in the subsistence allowance and other modification of the working rules.
 The shipping board,"t the chairman said, does not desire arbitrary wage reductions based on the present in- dustrial depression which might ex- cept the seafarers from the higher standards of living. In making read 5uStments it proposes to stress the same factor which was so largely considered in making increases-the return to the purchasing value of the dollar toward it's normal worth Rapidly changing econ
 gr>
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
MERCHANTS AFFILIATED W77HC OFC. TO S7ART.DAILLCl4T SA WING MONDAY
PENNA ROAD CUTS
 DOWN ITS DIVIDEND
Decrease in Quarterly Payments to ssA Che Per Cent.-First Cut fa
 y,t fX t+@sf h in z1 Years

X eatASassA AW A+at , Philadelphia, April 27.-The Pennsyl- vania Railroad Co.,, tosiay reduced it's quarterly dividend to iheaper cent.
 The decrease Is a qu4fteray reduction of one-half per cent. This Is the first time In N years the Pennsylvania has reduced the annual dividend basis be- low per cent Since 1899 it has paid 6 per cent annually with, the exception of 1906 when it paid 65z. and in 1907 when it returned per cent. For seven years prior to 1899, the dividends were 5 per cent. .rr
 |. The announcement of the reduction did not come as surprise to share holders or others. for it had been widely predicted the company would cut it's dividend to meet the general slump in business. Last November the company started to reduce it's ex- penses by disrnissing thousands of em ployes and in curtailing' the purchase of materials. This was followed by asking all officers and employees to ac- cept a reduction in pay to permit the company to meet expenses. It was fully expected the stockholders would share in the general reduction in earnings.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
HEAVY FINES ARE IMPOSED ON MEN
 GUILTY OF VIOLATING LIQUOR LAW
United States Judge Slaps $35O and Costs Penalty on Tony Vennati of New Britain.

South Norwalk. April 27.-Locked doors greeted the attaches of the U. s. District Court this morning when they arrived to open court, and in vestigation showed that Mayor Jere- miah Donovan had ordered that the doors be locked. thus preventing use of certain rooms assigned to the courts use. because of a misunder- standing on his part. Court was held from opening its session for a half an hour. and it was not until the threat was made that the court would hold future session either in Bridge port or New Haven, that Mayor Donovan backed down on his atti- tude. The doors were locked on the mayors order by an employe of the street department, whose rooms were being used and who objected to it., filing a complaint with the mayor
 Heavy Fines Meted Out
 The following cases were disposed of at the morning session:
 John Atamea of Bridgeport, charg- cd with possession of liquor on March 2S. 1921, was fined $350 and costs. Atamea was also charged with possession of material for manufac- ture. Stills and mash alcohol, product and coloring matter were also found
 Aaron Bernstein of Worcester, Worcester, charged with transporta- ton and possession were fined as fol-
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
APPROPRIATION HEARING

Committee to- Hear Reasons Tomor-
 row Why s7so.ooo Should Be Grant
 cd for New Normal School Here.
 One of the final steps necessary for the pending $750,o00 appropriation from the state for the new Normal school in Stanley Quarter, will take place tomorrow at the capitol when a hearing is scheduled before the ap- priations committee. 1t is expected that there will be a large delegation from New Britain to appear before Senator Edward Halls committee to present reasons for starting on the work immediately.
 Senator BakeweIl of New Haven, along with Principal Marcus White of the Normal school in this city will be the main speakers, although every body who is interested is requested to appear for or against the appro- priation. The hearing is scheduled for 1880 o'clock standard time and 2:30 o'clock daylight saving time.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
COUNCIL TO ACT
 TO RAISE FUNDS Special Session Tonight Will
 Aid Unemployed MAYOR HAS TWO PLANS

Bond Issue of sfoo.ooo for Levy of
 Taxes Will Be Decided Upon To-
 night as Special Session of Body.
 One of two plans--the issuance of bonds to the amount of S1oo,ooo or the levy of taxes to raise a similar amount-will be recommended to the common council at it's special session tonight by Mayor O. F. curtss. The purpose of the bond issue or tax levy. whichever is decided upon by tho mayor. will be to raise funds with which 10 carry on city works for c<e aid of the unemployed. The meeting will be called at sfo'ciock and as far as Is known action on the raising of funds and the receiving of a report from the board of public works is the only business of the meeting.
 The public works board at a meet ing last night decided upon streets in which sewers arc to be laid or grades worked and the commission will mako recommendations to the council to- night.
 At a late hour this afternoon. the mayor had not decided what covcse to recommend. It is expected. how ever. that the bond issue will be fa- vorcd. ...# s.-.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
MISSIONARY WORKERS
 IN CONVENTION HERE
State Organization Meets At South Congregational
 Church.

The 35th annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Mis- sionary Union of Connecticut, was held this morning and afternoon at the South Congregational church. More than 500 members < attended. The morning session started at 9:30 o'clock when the reports of various committees were heard and the an- nual election of officers hefd. It was unanimously voted to re-elet,t all for mer officers. They follow: President, Mrs. Charles Snow Thayer, Hartford; i; vice. presidents, Mrs. William Carr, Poquonock: Mrs. Rockwell Harmon Potter. Hartford; Mrs. Sherrod Soule, Hartford; Mrs. J. Romeyn Danforth. New London; recording secretary, Mrs. Eugene A. Giddings, West Hart ford; corresponding secretaries,
 (Contfnued on Tenth Page.)
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
ATLEAST l5PER GENT. REDUCTION ESSENTIAL So Declares Shipping Board
 Head to Marine
 Workers.
BENSON'S PROPOSALS ARE FROWNED UPON
 BY MARINE EMPLOYES

Washington, April 27.--An- drew Furuseth president of the International Seamen's union and other Spokesmen for the workers declared that 15 per cent wage reduction declared by Rear Admiral Ben son to be necessary was un- acceptable to the unions.
New Britain herald., 1921-04-27
GOvernor Lake HonOrs
 Demand For ExfraditiOn

| Hartford. April 27.-A acquisition flor Frank Montey. wanted in Phila- 'deiphia in connection with a murder committed March 27, has been honored by Governor Lake. who has directed warrant to the sherin of Fairfield county to deliver Montey to Peter SDeller. agent of the state of Pennsylvania. designated to take the prisoner back to Philadelphia. Mon icy was arrested a short time ago in Greenwich and lodged in Bridgeport tau.