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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
Pershing to Bestow
 Medal of Honor on
 Unknown War Hero
By Associated Press

Washington, September 10.-Gen- eral Pershing acting at the direction of President Harding, vii sail We'd nesday for Paris where on October he will award the medal of hono- Voted by Congress to the unknown soldier of France whose body was placed in the Arch of Triumph.
 The general, who left France just about two years ago after having led the American expedltionary forces to victory, probably will be accom- panied by a high naval officer who will also participate in the cere- monies to be held in connection with the award of the medal. The naval officer to make the trip has not as yet been selected.
 Secretary Weeks in announcing to- day General Pershings mission, said:
 The French government has an nounced it's intention of sigma azing by appropriate military ceremonies the action of Congress as but another evidence of the historic relations which have always prevailed between the two republics"
 The French government has been advised of General Pershing's pro- posed visit and will signalize the occasion by appropriate military ceremonies. The general later will make an inspection of the graves registration service of American eem- eteries in France and of the American army of occupation on the Rhine
 In the event these plans can be concluded in time for the general to return here by November 1, he will, visit England and present medal of honor to the unknown soldier oe that nation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
LOCAL |CE CREAM
 MEN INTERESTED IN
 COMING EXHIBITION
Association Officials Counting on Large Attendance From
 Alabama, One of Great J Ice Cream States
By CRADDoCK COINS

Ice cream manufacturers of Bir- 1ningham are much interested in the announcement of the ice cream con- vention exhibit to be held in Atlanta shis fall
 Of the south's great industries none has made more progress in re- cent years than the ice cream manu- tacturing trade. This is partly due to natural conditions very favorable to consumption. Tn the main, how ever it is due to increased eff ciency in production methods. Qual- sty production has received a great stimulus, throughout other sections ot the country, through that great agency of common industrial Achievement-mech magic.
 That the south, with it's long sea- acns of mild weather, has not sur rsssed the east, the middle west, the northwest and other sections, in ice cream production, is attributed not ao much to lack of enterprise as to fhe failure of southern ice cream manufacturers to look around and nee what Is being done in other sections.
 This opportunity will be af- forded this fall, when the ice cream fairyland will be brought to the south by the Association of Ice Cream Supply Men, the great ma tional organization of leading manu- facturers of ice cream supplies, equipment and machinery.
 Great Interest Aroused
 The recent decision of this body to stage regional southern exhibi- ton in Atlanta has aroused great in- terest throughout a all sectio-s where ice cream men are familiar with It's gigantic trade classics in other sections. By many it is taken as official recognition of the grow ing importance of the southern in dustry.
 The exhibition, which will be held in Atlanta in connection with the annual convention of the Southern Association of Ice Cream Manufac- turers, Is expected to draw attend ance from 20 states below the Ohio. A number of state associations will Told special meetings at the time of the show"
 Atlantas large auditorium -armory will be the scene of the exhibition, which will cover several thousand square feet of display space, Robert Everett, secretary-manager of the supply organization, announces that preparations already are under way to transport hundreds of tons of ma ehinery and supplies from all corners of the land.
 Will Boost Industry
 That these exhibits will be the greatest boost to ice cream produc- ton In Dixie is the opinion of lead ijng manufacturers. In deciding upon la southern show" officials explain that they were moved by the knowl- edge that in no other section of the country is there greater prospect of development in the Ice cream indus try.
 The supply men come south after s long series of noteworthy achieve 1nents in the east and the northwest. The writer was fortunate enough to view the great eastern regional ex- hibition at Atlantic City last fall. It was easy to look at these prod ucts. representing everything used in tho ice cream plant, and under stand how the industry had gone for ward in other sections as if pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
RAILROAD TRACKS
 DESTROYED BEFORE
 TEXAS STORM ENDS
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 Austin and Elgin and at San An
 tonic and west.
 An announcement made by the
 Texas Mexican railroad at Corpus Christi last night said that Il bridges
 and 5000 feet of their, track had been washed out between Corpus Christi and Laredo. Service between these points cannot be resumed be- fore tomorrow, 1t was said Pontoon BridEe Destroyed The pontoon bridge across the Rio Grande between Laredo, Tex. and Neuvo, Laredo. Mex. was destroyed by flood waters, reports stated. Tn latest advices the business dis trict of Laredo was reported inun- dated by flood waters. At George town and vicinity II inches of rain swelled streams out of their banks, causing much crop damage. The Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad tracks for five miles north of George town are washed out and two rail-
 road bridges and stretches of track between there and Austin have been
 carried away.
 The southbound Texas special vas unable to detour on account of wash outs, and a reported -wreok on the International and Great Northern railroad was reported.
 Brownsviiie. Tex. September s1o.- The Rio 0rande Is stil within itn banks at all points between Browns vile and Rio Grande City, according No reports to the United States army
 radio station st Fort Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
UNSETTLED WEATHER IS PROMISED COMING WEEK

Washington. September 10- Weather predictions for the week be- ginning Monday are:
 South Atlantic and east gulf states: Unsettled and occasional rains, with temperatures near or below normal; disturbance over Caribbean sea, nov ing west-northwestwa
 West gulf states: Unsettled and oc- casional rains with temperature near or below normal; disturbance over the Caribbean sea, moving west-north-- westward.
 Ohio valley and Tennessee: Show CTS at the beginning and during the latter, half of the week; cooler first half of the week. with probably frosts; normal temperature there after
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pelled by the proverbial seven league boots.
 Trade Classic Supreme
 Although the exhibition will not be held until the week beginning November 2S manufacturers and ex- hlbitors already are making reser- vations. In the light of the great in- terest being shown by the ice cream makers and the extensive prepara- tions by the supply men, there is no room for doubt that the southern re- gional exhibition will be the trade classic supreme of the decade in 50 far IS the ice cream industry is con cerned. i ; z, Alabama is truly one of the great ice cream states of the south and one of the most rapidly developing in the country. Association off cials are counting upon a large at tendance from Alabama.
 W. H. Sidebottom of Nashville. Tenn, is president of the Southern Association of Ice Cream Manufac- turers. J. W. Clopton of Decatur, Ala, is secretary. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
ASTHMA AND HAY FEVER CURED BY SIMPLE REMEDY
Famous Druggist Discovers Sim pie Remedy for Asthma and Hay Fever. Makes Generous FREE TRIAL Offer to Readers.

Thirty years ago MT. c. Leavengood, a widely known Kansas druggist, discovered a simple, easy to take prescription for Asthma and Hay Fever-he gave it to people who had suffered for years and, to their amazement they say they were easily cured-these people told their friends, and and in this way thousands have found the sure way to cure Asthma and Hay Fever Mir. Leavengood feels confident that his prescription will cure in all cases that he generously offers to send big bottle on 10 days Free Trial to any reader of this paper who will write foE it. If it cures pay SIPS, otherwise you owe nothing. Send no money-just write to c. Leaven- good, 153s S. w. Blvd, Rosedale, Kansas. and the big bottle will be mailed imme diately.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
Western Railroads Cut
 Stock Rates 20 Per Cent
By Associated Press

,Omaha. Neb., September lO.-W West- ern railroads will reduce freight rates on live stock except horses ana mules. 20 per cent, and will endeavor to make the reduction effective Sep tember 20 to December 31, 19zl.. it was announced at the Union Pacihc Railroad company today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

S military D a r | y |, just as Curt Els ner was two years ago, and in the execution of a plan c ar e fully prepared.
 We have in Ger many the strange spectacle of men who ruined the country by pro- voking and losing the war posing as public prosecut- ors. 1t is delib- erate1u nyerlOOked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
Meaning of Erzberger's As- sassination on Germany's Future Is. Viewed With Alarm in France, and M. Tardieu, in His Cable To- day, Tells Why ;,
By ANDRE TARDIEU Former French High Commissioner
 America
Special Cable to The Age-Herald (Copyrigbt, 1921, by The AKe-Herald,l

NCVp3 TIsHt' IVEf' Dy NHc tBc- HftfH1utT
 Paris, September 10.-Germany's moral and political situation holds much of concern to the world. The assassination of Dr. Matthias Erz- berger throws light upon it from which we should profit.
 For months, the signer of the ar mistice in 1918 had been condemned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
STOLE s1, GETS 10 WEARS

Wheeling, W. Va, September 1o.- Pleading guilty in criminal court here today to highway robbery, in which he obtained s1 from a farmer, Leon Martin was sentenced by Judge Rob- inson to serve 10 years in the state penitentiary at Moundsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

These are made 4. full and Toamy, with. large jap. sleeves, and made in high-waist ef- feet or loose-fitting styles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

At this popular price we have gathered to- gether a vast display of the new suit fashions
 that stand out far and above what one usually finds-so featuring them for Monday Wide choice of all the new weaves in the
 finest fabrics in the desired shades and colors
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-03-11
GOVERNOR D[X0NS CALL FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY
SESSION PRECPITATES A BITTER SENATE BATTLE

scented in the lower house of the Legislature, in the closing DAYS of the session.
This bill passed this lower body with a fair majority. but it vas hopelessy
defeated and killed in the senate a day or two before the session closed.
The tax commission bill is probably the most spectacular piece of legis-
lation which was brought before the Seventeenth Assembly. Many wei that
such a bill is contrary to the expressed will of the people of the state, in that
at the November election a referendum which proposed the creation of a
similar board vas defeated by a majority Of more than $4,000 votes, and with
that a emergency exists which makes the passage of such bill urgent, stating
tnbuton of the burden of taxation. Be these things as they may, we believe
that this is on of those peculiar situations wherein the people of the state
themselves can best formulate their own conclusions.
Space does not permit the publication of the Governors message to the
extraordinary session in its entirety. Governor Dixon in his special message
ury," and pointed out a alleged S2154590 overdraft N the general fund.
said to have existed on February 2Sth, adding that this ws o be increased
100000 by deficiency claims passed at the regular session.
Refuted published statements that the revenue laws already passed by
the Seventeenth assembly will produce 81 457 200 in 1921 and So $4,000 in
1922. Declares that revenue laws will bring in about $5SO0OO in 1921 and
$75OOO0 in 1922.
Asks for a n inheritance tai corresponding to The Wisconsin aw.
Declared that the present special session should nOt finally adjourn with
out having at least doubled the n per cent tax already provided on oil pro-
ductiOn"
Asked for the adjustment of n Of the three Judges in the Fourth Judi
cal District, ne of the two Judges in the Fifth Judicial District.
Asked for a liberal appropriation for the care of tubercular patients a:
the GaRn hospital, quoting Superintendent C.. A. X. Vidal showing the present
amount appropriated to be inadequate.
Asked that the attorney general be given sue additional legislation as
good judgment dictates TO. the better enforcement of the laws dealing with
illicit traffic n intoxicating liquors.
Asked for a tax commission to remedy what he alages is an UNEQUAL and
inequtable assessment of S25,OOOOOO levied in taxes o. the support of the
state, county, city and school governments.
Bribery Charge Is Hurled al. the Senate.
Intimaton that bribery had been used in the defeat of the tax commission
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ment. The greater part of the work
OF the house has been to comply with
tie governors urgent requests for ad-
ditiOnal revenue, not only to correct
the deficit Of the past, but to assure
administrative funds for the future.
Consequently, we have put in most of
our time on that most unpopular sub
icct, obtaining a large portion of the
earnings of the people for the event
of the state.
after sixty days of study, the legis-
.ature complied with the governors re-
Iuest by establishing a metz. license
tax, a tax of one cent a gallon on gaso-
line, a tax of five cents a ton on coal,
a tax on cement of five cents q barrel,
and a tax on the new oil industry of |
per cent of its output, and by increas-
ing automobile license fees.
1.-THE legislature has failed to re-
spond to the governors request for an
income tax, although the house. passed
a bill taxing all incomes of $3.50 or
over for single persons and 81 1900 for
those married. The constitutionality
Of this measure seemed in doubt and
the senate refused to concur, for the
further reason that there seemed
doubt as to the advisability of bur-
dening with an income tax the wages
of teachers, railroad men and other
workers of Montana.
"We have had an inheritance tax
for twenty-five years and this W. am
ended to provide more
"Although Mr.. Dixon urged it
strongly we passed no bill authorizing
a tax commission. The defeat of this
measure may be assigned to the fol-
lowing causes: Under the constitution
the power of equalizing assessments
are vested in the county and state
boards of equalization; a tax commits
sion would have no power of levying
or collecting taXes-the latter being
vested in the county treasurers; it
advice and would be merely an addi-
would more likely to become a tax
eating than a tax-gathering machine.
"1n addition to these revenue mea-
sures, a great number of corrective,
clarifying and remedial bills were
made into laws and an important work
of codifying was done.
"Then, we consolidated the depart
ments of agriculture and publicity and
|labor and industry into agriculture,
labor and industry under which are
included the state board of horticul-
ture, the state dairy commission and
kindred boards. 1t is believed that
great benefit to the agricultural inter-
ests of the state will result from this
legislation.
"On the whole, | feel that the legis-
lature has accomplished a great deal
of important work. The increasing
needs of the state have necessitated
additional appropriations, but the ap-
preparations committee has done it's
work faithfully and has kept them as
low as is consistent with the good of
the commonwealth"
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"The constitution of the state of Montana having made it the duty of the
governor to convene the legislative assembly in extraordinary session when
in hi. judgment the occasion fOr such action shall arise and the regular ses-
sion of the Seventeenth legislative assembly having reached the constitutional
limit for itsm meetings with a great amount of legislation necessary to meet
the present acute financial situation of the state government having failed of
ut appearing to m that this legislation a be accomplished more
economically and expedihously att this time than at som future period, when
the calling of an extra session would involve a heavy additional expense in
the matter of mileage:
"Now, therefore, l., Joseph M. Dixon a governor of the state of Montana
under and by virtue of the authority vested in m e by the constitution and
statutes, do hereby convene the Seventeenth legislative assembly in extraor-
binary session at the city of Helena, the capital of the state of Montana, at
the hour of ~ o'clock, noon IN Saturday, the fifth day Of March, A. d, 1921
for the purpose of considering the contingencies and emergencies hereinbe-
fore mentioned and for the necessary enactment of laws upon the following
subjects:
First, to provide proper legislation for caring for the unfortunate victims
of tuberculosis at the state sanitarium, for which n O adequate provision has
heen made during the regular session of the Seventeenth assembly.
Second, for aboishng the office of me judge in the Fifth Judicial dis
the state of Montana about 100000 during the coming quadremium.
"ThTd. for the enactment of a law for the supervision and nor equitable
collection of about S25O00O0O in taxes that are low imposed upon the people
O. this state for the support of city, county and state governments, and for
which 10 adequate machinery has beer provided.
Fourth. for providing for additional revenues for the maintenance of the
public schools of Montana, by imposing a nor equitable tribute from the
states natural resources of mineral oil.
Fifth, for the enactment of a more equitable and scientific inheritance
tax law.
"In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and caused the great
Seal of the state to be affixed.
"Done at the city of Helena, the capital, this, the fourth dv of
March, in the year of or Lord, n thousand nine hundred twenty
me, and of the independence of the United States of America the
ne hundred forty-ffth.
JOSEPH M. DIXON.
by the governor:
&C T. STEWART,
Secretary of State"
As was generally predicted. the main discussion in this special call of
the Governor centers around and in the proposed creation of a tax commits
sion. There We a bill providing for the creation of such a commission pre-
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The Courier, Of course(a las is the inherent right of American chzenry)
possesses its W opinion relative to the recent call for IN extraordinary ses-
sion of the Montana Legislature. Yet, the Courier believes that, in this par
ticuar emergency, it is for the people of the state to avail themselves of the
issues in the case an pass individual verdict. Consequently this paper here
with presents to its readers a thoroughly unbiased review of the entire pro-
cedure at Helena.
Just as the regular Seventeenth session of the Montana Legislature was
drawn to u close at a time a few hours IN excess of that allotted in the Con
sthuton, on the morning Of Friday last, March 4th, Governor Joseph N. Dixon
issued a formal proclamation summoning both houses into al extraordinary
session, calling the same to convene at noon OIL Saturday. March 18th; The
present acute financial condition of the state government" "a cited by the
Governor and he asked that Immediate relief be given" Five specific emer-
gency measures we're named in the Governors proclamation, and these were
dealt with at length in his message to the extra session delivered. OF Tuesday
of this week. These were as follows: Adequate appropriation for the care
Of tuberculosis patients at state santarium at Galen; the abolshing of vacant
judgeship in the Fifth Judicial District; creation of a a commission, mOr
equitable oil tax; scientific inheritance tax.
The Governors proclamation read is follows:
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the governor by and with the advice
and consent of the senate.
Section 3. Of such three persons
composing SAID commission one shall
be appointed and designated for a
term ending March l, 1928; one for a
term ending March /, 1925; and one
for a term ending March /, 1927, each
of said periods and terms to begin
upon the qualification of the person
appointed therefor. Upon the expir-
alton of the terms of the three COM
missioners first to be appointed as
aforesaid. each succeeding commission
err shall be appointed and hold office
for a term Of Of six CO. years, except
in the case of Il vacancy as hereinaf-
ter provided, and each commissioner
shall hold Office until his successor
shall have been appointed and quail
fed. The governor shall have power
to remove a commissioner for inef-
fciency, neglect of duty or malfeas-
ance in office, but, before removal, the
commissions shall be furnished with a
COPY of the charges against him, and
Continued on Page g.
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LOBBY IS ORDERED
OFF THE FLOOR OF
both THE HOUSES
Governors Message Is Followed by
Joint Action of the Assembly
Barring All Persons From
the Floor.

All lobbyists were excluded from
the floor of both houses of the leg
islature by unanimous vote of the
Joint session Immediately after Gov
ernor Dixon finished reading his
message outlining the purposes of
the extraordinary session.
The vote came upon the adoption
of the rules of the Seventeenth as
sembly. They we're adopted in
whole, except for Rule So. This
was amended to bar every person
from the floor except members, their
families and accredited representa-
tives of the press.
The senate then withdrew to its
own chamber, and the house ad-
jOurned until IL o'clock Wednesday
morning.
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bill at the regular session of the legislature was made by the Governor in
his message.
The Governor called upon the attorney general 81. the state and the
rected in his message a follows:
"On authority of several reputable business men of Billings, who were
present and heard the statement made, l now assert:
"Ihat on lasts Saturday noon, in the tea 10 OF the Northern Hotel in
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What SPEAKER
GIBSON SAYS
Fred L.. Gibson, Speaker of the
House, Says Legislature Has
Accomplished Much.
why TAX COMMISSION DIED
Speaker Says Plan Is in Opposition to
StipulatiOns of Constitution. In
His Estimation the Creating
Of Such a Board Would
Mean Additional Tax
Burden.

On Saturday last, Fred L. Gibson,
speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, made the following statement to
a newspaper reporter, in reply to this
question: what has the legislature
done and what do you think of it,"
"The administration and the legisla-
ture, upon starting out, faced an un-
fortunate financial condition. Mr.. Dix
on, in the face of his campaign pledges
of economy, felt impelled to urge
measures of additional revenue. Many
of the members of the legislature had
in mind more to effect economies by
eliminating boards and offices or by
consolidating such bureaus and posi-
ticns than to raise additional
but this seemed difficult of accomplish
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DIXON SAYS CRIMINAL BRIBERY Was
USED TO DEFEAT HIS TAX MEASURE

Anti and Forces Are Thrown into FurOre of
Legislative Battle. Senator J. E. Edwards of Rosebud
County Says Governor Exceeds His Executive Author
ity in Effort to Coerce Legislative Assembly. Governor
Says Big Lobby Killed Some of His Proposed Measures.