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The Little River news., 1922-01-28
RnNuS TO CAUSE
 ADDITIONAL TAXES
,ror,a Place Another Heavy Burden an the Country, Says Mellon
 SS5O, 100000 Necessary.

washington. Jan. 25.-Burdensome ,d;tional taxation to yield $S50,000, m in the next two years will be ne- oossarv to provide the initial payments of s3 900, 100000 cash bonus to former .o1diors Secretary of the Treasury ,ro,lon says in reply to an inquiry ,,,, Chairman Fordney of the House We've and Means Committee on the fanancial outlook of the government
 rho nroposal of MT. Fordney, which ,, said was sanctioned by President Harding, to finance the bonus from .to sale of the refunded war obliga tion of the allies, Seer etary Mellon oondemns as futile, improvident and unwise He disapproves of the plan to market for any which was propos- od Inv the president several months ago.
 That the government must curtail expenditures S3OO,OOO,O0O in the next wear and half to avoid deficit of that amount without taking the bonus into consideration is the conclusion of an extended analysis of the countrys financial position, which MT. Mellon nresents to show what financial con- seouences the soldiers bonus would entail and what added burdens it would inevitably place upon the coun- try"
 Bonus Will Be Costly.
 "On the most conservative estima- tes." said Mr. Mellon, "the cost of a soldiers bonus in the first two years would probably not be less than sS5O,OOO,O0O This would necessitate additional tax levies to a correspond ing amount during the same period. The taxes already in force are too onerous for the countrys good and are having an unfortunate effect on business and industry. The field of taxation, moreover, has already been so thoroughly covered, owing to the extraordinary revenue needs growing out of the war, that it is exceedingly difficult to discover new taxes that could properly be levied to yield as much as 5O,O00O0O within 2 years In these circumstances, should Con- gress determine to adopt the policy of paying a soldiers bonus, it would become necessary to impose general taxes on broad classes of articles to pay it. For such taxes, in their na- ture of wide application, much might be said as substitutes for existing taxes, but the Treasury would hesi- tate to recommend them as additional taxes, except to meet some extraordi- nary purpose"
 MT. Mellon says that no indirect means of financing the bonus could make it any less an expense that will have to be borne in the long run by the taxpayer.
 Thus it would be futile, as well as unwise," he says, ito attempt to pro vide for the bonus through the use of the principal or interest of the for elgn obligation held by the United States or through the sale of any such obligations to the public"
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Steele Drill Reaches
 Depth of l,4OO Feet

The drill in the Steele test at Pine Prairie near this place had reached Q depth of 1,400 feet Thorsday evening. The casing is resting at the depth of 1865 feet. The drilling is in dark shale. The oil showing continues. The work is proceeding satisfactorily and the hole is in fine shape.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
A Four Eared Hog.

E. V. Barringer of the Wilton country has grown hog that is bet ter supplied with ears than any hog we have heard of. The hog has two ears on each side of his head, each of which appears to be perfectly good for hearing purposes.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Tax Collecting Dates
 Have Been Changed

Due to the postponment of the cir cult court recently until next week for some of it's uncompletd business has made it necessary that the dates for the rounds of the tax collector be changed. The notice giving the new dates appears in this issue of the News.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
At the Baptist Church.

Rev. c. s. Wales left Friday noon for Nashville to attend the Fifth Sun day Meeting, There vii be no preach ing at the church here Sunday A. D. DuLaney of this city is on the Sum- day night program at Nashville.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Snow Falls at HOXie.

HoXie, Jan. 26.-Three and One-halt ir "hes of snow fell here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
.ELOPERS RETURNED
 AFTER WILD RIDE.
Powell Will Now Do Sentence of Two Years, Having
 Been on Parole

Ernest Powell, 2e1 sixty-sevsnth street north. Woodlawn, arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning about o'clock. in custody oY De- tectives Giles and Patterson from Atlanta, where he fled during the early part of the week In company with Harvey Ezell. Ethel King and Myrtle Tobbie. the latter being two young girls, aged 14 and Is rospec- lively. The girls were brought back to their parents In Woodlawn by a brother of Miss King. Ezell escaped while in Atlanta, although Powell, who is in the city Jail is charged with the theft of an automobile from local Second avenue livery company.
 Powell will also havo to complete a sentence of from two to three years. in the penitenteary, having been paroled from there sometime ago and violated his parole when he fled with the trio and the rented car.
 J. l.. Orr of Jackson, Miss. and c. G. Berry of Montgomery, were also brought back by the detectives. the pair being wanted here. 1t was said. in connection with the theft of an automobile from Birmingham during 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16

In the course of an inspection of lines of the Central of Georgia rail- road, c. H. Markham. president of the Illinois Central. with headquar- ters in Chicago. spent several hours yesterday in Birmingham. He was accompanied by W. A. winburn, pres ident, and l.. A. Downs. vice presi- dent and general manager of the Cen tral of Georgia railroad. with head quarters in Savannah. Ga.
 Both freight and passenger traf- fic is moving without interruption" declared President Markham when asked as to the strike condition on lis road. On account of his absence frcm headquarters he stated that he was not very familiar with the status of the strike except to observe on his inspection tour that traffic was moving as usual
 Travelling In a private coach. Mir. Markham and his party came here from Savannah. In company with Charles DeBardeleben, vice president and general manager of the Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
Milk Pool Plan Is
 Making Headway;;
 Daiymen Approve

Further progress has been made in the plan for the establishment in Birmingham of milk distributing will pool their milk and stock company will attend to delivery to the consumer.
 One central depot with convenient ly b-stations is planned. The dairymen will abandon delivery to retail customers and devote their en- tire time to care of cattle and farm. 1t Is tho consensus of opinion among dairymen that this will not only do away with expensive overhead. but provide more abundant and cheap CT supply of milk.
 The committee of 10 dairymcn named to look into the matter is unanimous in deciding the feasibility of the plan, which has worked wei in other cities. This committee con sists of R. G. Griffith. $. l.. Brewster G. c. Gafford, M. W. Alexander. A. E Smith. w. S. Mayhew, J. M. Wright D. NJ. Thompson, r. w. Cannon and D. w. little.
 Agricultural committee of the Chamber of Commerce has indorsed the milk pool plan and given special indorsement to the proposal of or- ganixing a stock company wiSh $40.- 900 capital to handle the milk. Dairy men will be expected to take stock according to number of cows milked.
 Indications point to rapid head way being made In the proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
BUSH INDICTED
 FOR MANY JOBS OF
 LOCAL BURGLAR|ES
Others Facing Murder and Various Capital 0ffenSes to Be Tried Following Grand
 Jury Findings

Among the 5S indictments returned by tho grand jury which recessed Friday to reconvene July 25. were three for burglary and grand lar ceny against Eugene Bush. II. who Is said to have robbed at least 1S residences in Birmingham and stole property valued at s20,ooo before he was finally apprehended. He is be- ing held in the county jail without bond.
 Robbery of onty three residences are specified in the indictments re- turned. They are that of L. L. New man, s4os Altamont road. where clothing, silverware and handbag, all valued at moro than $700, were stolen: home of E. c. Armes. 4s57 cliff road, $250 worth of clothing. and home of William E. Bohannaa, 771s Underwood avenue, $500 worth of clothing.
 J. NJ Mahaley was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of murder in the second degree In connection with the staying of Felix LaPorte at the formers home, 2330 Eighth ave- rue, north, several weeks ago. A plea of the unwritten law was en- tered by Mahaley, who claimed that LaPorter was too familiar with his wife. He is free on $500 bond.
 Four indictments for forgery were returned against Arthur Crumps. Other indictments where the defen- dants are in jail are:
 George Bufford alias Fire Bug, burglary and grand larceny; Ben jamin Franklin Tarleton, forgery. second degree; Webb Harris, bur glary and grand larceny; John Henry Ison, burglary and grand larceny; Haywood Jackson and Remell Word, robbery; John Taylor, burglary and grand larceny; Naomi Moore, grand larceny and Henry Memory, burglary.
 The following who are now under bond were indicted: Frederick Jack son Bohannon, Bill Dunaway and Walter Wallace, distilling; Vernon Burns, seduction and carnal know ledge; Ben Cunningham, Jr.. murder, se cond degree; Weaver Golson and Mile Livery, burglary and grand lar ceny; Willie Hall and Works Toodle. assault with intent to murder; Frank Tretsher, carnal knowledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
Home Brew Product Has Rebound Like krupp
 Ordnance Material

Chief of Police Fred 1T. McDuff was of the opinion that a Big Bertha" had cut loose in detectives head quarters. yesterday afternoon, al- though the loud report was oc- cassloned by the explosion of a high powered bottle of home brew which had fermented and burst the bottle while it was being made ready to go the route of all other contraband liquors captured by officers. viz, the sewer pipe.
 The home brew was the fruits of a raid made by Detectives George M. Bragan and W. B. Helton on the residence of Christina Johnson, 331S Church street. CollinsvilIe. Eight bottles of the excuse for the genu- inc article were captured. One ex- ploded while they were on the spot causing Helton to drop two of the bottles and reach for his gun, think ing that there was an uprising in the immediate vicinity. The woTn- an was placed under bond on Q charge of violating the liquor Jaw and will be tried tomorrow morning before Judge Martin in police court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
TRAVELLERS PLAN
 BASEBALL CAME

Arrangements have been completed for the annual T. P. A.-U c. T. base ball game being held here on Au- gust 12. 1t was announced yester- day at the weekly luncheon of the Travellers club. Reports of various committees were made. all showing progress in perfectinE the plans for the game.
 The bylaws committee submitted the newly drawn up bylaws for the Travellers club, with the majority of those submitted being approved. J. M Bowman, president of Post B, T. P. A. was chairman of the com mittee on bylaws.
 It was announced by Col. F. o. Harvey that the committee on public welfare of the organization sent Dr. J. A. Bryan. beloved pastor of the city. a basket of fruit last week and read the card of thanks sent the Travellers club by pr. Bryan, who Is i'll at his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
GHOST MAY WALK
 FOR SHERIFF SOON
HartsfieId Will Have Big Pay Day After Six
 Months

After serving more than six months as sheriff of Jefferson coun- ty without receiving penny of pay. Sheriff J. c. Hartsfield may draw his salary this week, according to information yesterday. His salary Is due from January 1.
 Sheriff Hartsfield presented his warrants properly signed by the chairman of the board %f revenue to the treasurer yesterday for payment But M. V. Henry, county treasurer, was not so sure as to his authority to pay the sheriff. and referred the matter to E. H. Cabaniss, his at torney, for an opinion on the matter.
 A semi-official examination of the sherifrs office last December show ed that expenditures exceeded Its income. Judge Dan A. Greene ruled and was upheld by the supreme court that the sheriff could not re- ceive his salary until the office was placed on paying basis.
 State examiners recently made a thorough report on the sheriffs office, in which they revealed that the total disbursements during Sheriff Hartsfield's term of office were s342.o7o.6s. and the total in come from fees amounted to $s4s,- 50349, leaving balance in his favor of s7.432.S1.
 The sheriff's salary is $500 a month, so that the $7,4sz.s1 leaves ample funds in the treasury to pay the s3,000 due for half years pay. Warrants for that amount were pre- sented to Treasurer Henry, but he referred the matter to Attorney Cabaniss with the expectation of ob- taining an opinion the first of the week. Mir. Cabaniss will make a comparison of the court decision in reference to the sherifrs pay In the light of the report of the state ex- aminers made public Friday.
 T am anxious to see the sheriff paid" said Treasurer Henry. but l want to be sure of my authority in the matter before acting. For that reason, I have referred the question to my attorney. He was busy Satur- day and unable to take up the salary proposition, but I expect to hear from him the first of the week.
 Tt looks favorable now,' said Sheriff Hartsfield, but I would feel better If had some of the money jingling in my pockets" He will lose interest on the money during the time 1t has been withheld from him.
 The same court decision which held that the sheriff could not draw his salary until his office was plac ed on a paying basis financially. ruled that the deputies could be paid out of the general fund If necessary. Consequently the deputies have been drawing their pay regularly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16

Chapel services for Sunday eve ming. conducted by Dr. Robert Simp- son. pastor of the First Christian church. musical numbers arranged by Prof. Fred L. Grambs.
 l. Opening announcements and tuning in.
 2. Doxology--Orchestr and choir.
 !. Scripture Reading-Dr. simp- son.
 1. Anthem-''Ye That Stand In the House of the Lord" (Spiney). Choir. Miss Winifred Witherspoon. soprano; Mrs. Tatspaugh. alto; Fred w. Lewis. tenor; Charles Bernard, bass: Prof. Fred Grambs, accompanist and director.
 5. Prayer-Dr. Ssmpson.
 6. Hymn---Master. the Tempest Is Raging" choir.
 z. Soprano Solo Selected)-Miss Winifred Witherspoon.
 8. Sermon-Dr. Simpson,
 g. Where He Leads Me Will
 10, Closing announcements and signing off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
Markham, Illinois Central President, Making Tour of
 Inspection, Is Optimistic

Fuel and Iron company, Mir. Mark ham inspected the now branch line built by the Central of Georgia rail- road from McCombs to overton dur ing the last 12 months.
 The party inspected other proper ties in the vicinity of Overton. in- cluding mining property at Acmar and Margaret. which supply much of the coal transported by the Central of Georgia and Illinois Central railroads No announcement was made by him as to any contemplated Improvements of the two lines in this district. It has been rumored in the past that tho Illinois Central is con- sidering building its own lines into Birmingham through a rich mining field
 While in Birmingham yesterday MT, Markham and his party partic!- pated in game of golf at the Roe- buck golf links.
 He left in his special car from tho Terminal station at II o'clock last night over the Frisco railroad for Memphis and on to Chicago. Two days wore spent In inspecting tho Central of Georgia lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
DIVINE SERVICES
 BY RADIO TONIGHT
Sermon With Musical Num- bers to Be Heard at
 Capitol Park

The popularity of tho Alabama Power company's chapel services, which arc broadcasted every sun- day night. has been manifeated by the increasing crowds which throng Capitol park In Birmingham, and City park in Bessemer to enjoy them. Powerful receiving stations are mounted in both these places and the quality of the transmission is such as to leave little difference of the speaker.
 Services for this evening are In tho hands of pr. Robert N. Simpson of the First Christian church, and the music will be by his choir under di- rection of Prof. Fred Grambs. Trough this will be the first time Dr. Simpson has favored radio listeners with a sermon, he has al- ways manifested & keen interest In religious broadoasting and has been of great help to the power company in protecting their Sunday night PA N6i CA. piAPnoH hdS WiehHoAu the subject of his zermon until this evening. but those who have heard him speak, give every assurance that his listeners will derive much help by listening in. These services will start at p. m.. instead of at S:oo, as formerly, and all who can do so, are urged to como to Capt. tol (Woodrow Wilson, park this eye- ming and attend distant service. Bessemer church soers may hear those services at City park.
 The Alabama Power company bas- ing its estimate on letters re- ceived from far distant points. cal culatos that minimum of 5000 receiving sets are in range of their station. Comment from distant listeners demonstrates that the chapel services arc among the most popular sent out from any source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
CONCERT MONDAY
 AT CAPITOL PARK
Harrison Will Speak at Com munity Sing and Band
 Concert

A varied program has been arr ranged for Capitol park tomorrow night whom the Birmingham Musical association, formerly the community music committee. will present its seventh out door community sing and band concert at o'clock.
 The following program will Do giwen.g
 The Magic Flute" overture,
 Two Characteristic Dances. Saenger. I. valse Gracieuse. II. In- troduction and Habanera
 My old Kentucky Home" and Annie Laurie" community singing.
 Flower Girl" Intermezze, Wen rich.
 "Inflamatus," from Ressinfs Sta bat Mater, Mrs. J. J. Strickland.
 Shepherd Boy" Wilson. "Alice Blue Gown" and Smiles" community singing.
 Les Milliens Harlequin" serenade from Ballet. Drige.
 Mrs. J. J. Strickland will be the soloist singing the 'Jnflamatus" from Ressinfs "Stabat Mater" The speaker for the evening will be Will liam l.. Harrison. commissioner of parks and playgrounds. who will ad- dress the audience on the Value of Music in the City"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
TRAVELLERS NAME
 BARRETT DAY"
Knights of Grip Set Aside An- nuaI Date to Honor
 Editor

Each second Saturday In July will be observed as Edward W. Barrett merorial day by the Travellers club following yesterdays luncheon of the club, at which time Sam c. Bow man introduced a resolution to that effect.
 The resolution was unanimously adopted by the club, setting forth the sterling character and conscien- tious effort that Mir. Barrett used for the progress of Alabama and the nation.
 The resolution roads as follows:
 For as much as death has claimed Edward W. Barrett. one of Birming- hams best-loved and most-respected citizens, and an editor of whom Ala bama and tho south was justly proud. And for as much ss the travelling men of Alabama possessed no truer or more devoted friend than MT. Bar rett whose kindly advice and coun- sel were ever at their service. and whose powerful journal was aver open to chronicle their doings. and record their achieements:
 Therefore be 1t resolved by tho members of the Travellers club in
 
 memory of Edward W. Barrett be treasured and respected by the mem bers of the Travellers club. and the local organizations of travelling mon affiliated herewith; and that tho lofty example he set in his unselfish efforts to promote the interests of his beloved city and state be emu- lated as long as worthy ideals and patriotic service are cherished and revered.
 Be 1t further resolved, as a Hpe- cial token of affection by the mem bers of this club for the memory of MT. Barrett, that herefater. as long as this organization shall endure, the second Saturday of July in each suc- ceeding year shall be known and ob- served by the members of this club as the Edward W. Barrett Memorial Day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
Chestnut Hill Jitney
 Line Is Established

The Chestnut Hill jitney line is the latest recruit to the various jitney lines of the city. seven big new cars having been employed to run between that section and the city.
 The Chestnut Hill jitney line cen ters around Fourth avenue and Twenty first street and takes prac- tically the old route of the Chestnut Hill bus passing St. vincents hos pital and on out to the Country club. There it starts on the return trip. making the circuit complete for che convenience of the travellers in that section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
Crenshaw May Yet Face
 Trial For Double Murder

On the strength of a report to bo made by officials of the state insane asylum at Tuscaloosa. Edward Cren- shaw may yet have to face trial in circuit court on a charge of slay- ing Mir. and Mrs. Harry Weston at Ensloy in June, 1921. Sheriff J. C.. Hartsfield was notified a few days ago that report on his mental status Is being prepared.
 Crenshaw has been held in the county jail since his escape from the Bryce hospital and re-arrest about two weeks ago. The fact that otfi- cials of the asylum haev asked that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
NEW PASSENGER AGENT
Marshall Haynes, IT,, Arrives at
 Home of L. & N. Man

Marshall Haynes, city passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, has had something besides the strike to keep him busy the past few days because Marshall Haynes. Jr.. arrived last Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Haynes have been located in Birmingham for several months at the Albemarie apartments, and they are receiving congratula- tions from their friends on the birth of a son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16

Air Reduction company is anxious to give the best possible service to It's customers In this section" | The company will employ between 20 and 30 people in the operation of plants, and office force. Their sales Headquarters for the southern states Is to be located here.
 L. B. Allen. field engineer for the Air Reduction company, will arrive in Birmingham early the coming week and will proceed with con struction work at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
 OF TEMPERANCE LEADER

The birthday anniversary of the late Mrs. Anne Gordan. one of the founders of the Women's Christian Temperance union. will be celebrated by the West End union in a meeting at o'clock Friday night at the Vine Street Presbyterian church. Mrs. Chapel Cory will speak on the life of Mrs. Gordan.
 A silver medal contest. consisting of a number of recitations by young folks. will be held. Mrs. A.. J. Ozanne director of the young peoples branch. will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
New Scout Master

With Emmett Perry as the new scout master, the Avondale troup of Boy Scouts has recently been re- organized and classes are being held regularly every Friday.
 Scoutmaster Perry expects to make the troup one of the best in the city with membership of at least 30 boya.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-16
Statement, June 50,
 Resources
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Edgewood's Neptune Beach is great, Nymphs swim there from dawn till
 late.
 This one got her picture took" She's a beauty-take a look.
 Fifteen free tickets to Neptune Beach go to the first Is ladies pre- senting the picture or the bathing beauty above to the Bathing Beauty Contest editor at The Age-Herald building. These tickets are given in The Herald -Edgewood Park con test. All that is necessary to win free ticket to the pool at Edgewood Is to apply the scissors and get to the contest editor as soon as pos sible.
 The staff photographer has snap ped bunch of beauties in bathing togs, and after they have been printed in singles they will be num- bered and grouped and published with coupon. The girl getting the largest number of votes will be pre- sented with handsome silver loving cup by Edgewood Park, and 14 other prizes will be awarded to 14 other winners.