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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18

The net debt is the gross less balance in sinking fund to be applied on payments of the gross debt, and is used by the Department of Commerce instead of the gross debt in mak- ing comparison of cities actual indebtedness.
 The true wealth ofscities is used in making the comparisons on account of the varying per centage used in arriving at the taxable values.
 All figures in the table are authentic and show source of information, population, net debt and per capita net debt, and are taken from latest Government reports. Total true wealth and per capita cost of education, based on average school attendance, were fur nished by Department of Interior, Bureau of Education, and letter is on file at Board of Education office with authority from the U. g. Bureau of Education to quote as their of- ficial statements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18

Remember, these Bonds and Plans are urged by your Board of Education after years of experience and months of consideration Will you discard these ma terl Pans and accept halfb schemes of hot0 might De done from these u0ho haue only recently be- come selfchoosen sponsors for the school system? Better schools not political ssue but Community Need Let's cut out cheap politics and get together for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage license issued in pro; bate court yesterday were
 Henry F. Reid. Atlanta. and Miss Ethel M. Reese.
 Roy D. Clark, Fairfield. and Miss Eioise Simpson.
 Patrick A. Chalmers and Miss Nora Lalley. Willie ". Green, Ensley. and Miss Mattie Wilson.
 George E. Chester. Macon. Ga. and Mss Sebell Sulain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18
Satisfactory
 Results

I wish to state for the benefit of others afflicted that l have never taken medicine with more satisfactory results than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The AKe-Herald.
 ROO Davfds0u Ruildfnx.

Washington, May 17-(SpeciaD- The beautiful capital of the nation, long famed for politics and legisla- ton, good bad and indifferent-most often the latter--is fast winning It's spurs as the scene of those affairs of love" which intrigue the heart of the "flapper" and the jelly bean"
 For instance, at the present mo- ment, little Mary Culberson, daugh- ter of the Senator from Texas. just twenty-one. very pretty and rich In consequence of the oil which bubbles in her fathers holdings, Is far at sea. Before she returns she will have for gotten, her parents hope, young Alec Robertson, a British soldier, whom she met at a wrestling match in Texas
 Robertson might be Lothario, an adventurer, as charged. But 1t IS said to his credit that he Is such an improvement on many of the sports of his country that he has discarded the monocle and indulges in their in- ane interjeetions not oftener than thrice q week.
 Sought to Secure $f.0O0
 There has been a great deal writ ten and read of Robertson and .he charming Mary. It Is understood that the attention of Senator Culber- son was brought to bear on their love affair only when the man was alleged to have remarked to the girl that if she would secure $1,000 from her fa- ther. they would go to New York where he would be able in affluence to supuOrt her.
 Chesley w. Jurney--one could go far on that name--is secretary to Senator Culberson. He was com missioned to investigate. He talked with Robertson of the advisability of a young fellow winning his spurs before making way with the idol of an olu fathers heart. It Is said Jurney offered to finance a little bus mess trip to Brazil. But the plans fell through, and Robertson came to Washington with the story that de- tectives employed by Culberson fur ther to investigate. had actually ther to Investigated" had actually United States. He talked with the British embassy, and the embassy de- clares that there is 8 basis for a suit. So expect another story to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18

: 487,453,72S
 700,099,6eS 567,500. 900 1,141, ,059,970 72e,o00, ,00O 246, ,609, ,s10 3s8,925,42s 421, 1,o44,3s0 1,40e.6e5,4 ,45o 593, ,000. .00O 2,264.00s,s73 165,1A,5OS 30s, ,616,36o 3bo, ,6Sb,5 49s,55s,s97
 161,531,s26 750, 900, 900 260,OS1,2OO 3,30e.62e,676 35O,006,40i
 S06,o22,460 2,428, ,320,6O0 1,34B,529,1Oo 56S,560,2 l32,225,o23 1,490, 0,3%3,143 56e,631,5O7 566, 6,4ss,2i6 369, ,s44,276 352,o7s,035 107,315,763 5,922,62S,742 127,s29,7e4 4S2,563,4oo 198,546,174 219,477,S3o 129,221,25O 222,250,oO0 242,oO0,10o 16S,145,123 213,o00,00O 20,081,372 95O.990,29O 264, ,o00,00 146,666,66
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18

 Comparisons are made for 1919-20 for the reason that it is latest official information available. Manifestly comparisons could not be made without having official reports re- garding indebtedness and expenditure in cities other than Birmingham since that date. Birminghams net bonded indebtedness at the close of the fiscal year, September 30, 1921, was $9,494, 100, per capita debt of $53.26. Using the 1920 census of 8,270, the actual increase in population would, how ever, materially decrease the per capita fig ure.
 Adding the proposed $7,000,OO0 of bonds to the net balance at close of last fiscal year and using 1920 census we would then have per capita debt of $92.53. The increase in population would, of course, again decrease this per capita debt, which is only 53 above the average for IA other cities in Birming- hams population group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18

In that misleading statement eight cities were named Atlanta being the only other besides Birmingham strictly classed as southern city. The other cities named, with the exception of New Haven, have from twice
 In the table used Birmingham's gross per capita indebtedness was given, while in the other cities only the net per capita was shown, a comparison manifestly unfair on it's face
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18
A Reply to Recent Statement Purportin9 to Show That Birmingham's Per Capita
 Debt Is Unusually High

If Birmingham's net figures had been used instead of gross figures, the per capita in- debtedness would have been $37.12, instead of $51.O .OO, as shown in the table used.
 In the table referred to only eight cities were named. In the table below, composed of figures obtained from official government sources, forty-five cities are included.
 These figures show conclusively that Bir- minghams per capita indebtedness is lower than any other of the forty-fve cities, with the single exception of Nashville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18

south have 2.549 mission study classes, another report showed
 The union has pledged $22,000.000 towards the conventions $75.000, 900 fund, and already has raised more than $s.000,000 Of that in cash.
 Other Business Transncted
 Much other business was trans acted during the first day of the sixth annual session. which was marked by the refusal of the mem bers to consider proposal for tri- ennial meetings, with an enlarged executive committee meeting annu- ally. It referred to committeas' pro- posals to extend the closing of the $T5.000o 900 fund until November l.. 1924. from May l. 1924. and to act in cooperation with the Northern Bap- tists' convention in drawing up a statement of Baptist principles and In synchronizing certain church cam paigns.
 The s75.0o0.000 fiIe-year campaign Is for the purpose of furthering the work now done Tn foreign missions. home missions. state missions, Chris tan education. hospitals, orphan ages and ministerial relief, and tho report of the conservation commits sion in charge of it was adopted and the commission ordered continued another year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-18
Poindexter's Improved Tonic

Before I had taken the third dose felt very much improved. I had chronic case of indiges- tion, with other complications, and have been cured by using several bottles of the above named tonic.
 Respectfully,
 MRS. l.. c. PETTYJOHN, TOP 9th Ave, Birmingham, Ala.
 Greene Drug Co.,, Sellers Drug Co.,, Taylor Drug Co.,, Gammill Drug Co.,, Lewis-Read Drug Co.,, Bessemer; Edmundson-R -Randle Drug Co.,, Bessemer, and all other reliable druggists.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
MEN WILL /.
HOLD PICNIC TODAY

Men OF Grace Lutheran Church
and their friends will leave the
church in trucks at 7:15 O'clock
sharp this evening for Kingmont,
where they will hold a corn roast
at the residence OF F. o. Hine.
baugh. Through the pastor, The
Rev. Roy J. Meyer, a large supply
OF corn has been obtained. For a.
time the committee had its troub.
les locating corn and It was feared
that the corn roast would have to
be changed to a weiner roast. -
In addition to corn there will be
watermelon and other eatables
served. Indications are that thirty
men will attend. This is one Of the
first outdoor affairs. the men have
had. The Social Brotherhood com.
nittee in charge Is composed Of
Ray D. Harden, chairman. The Rev
Roy j. Meyer and warder Tut.
In the event OF rain the affair
will be held In the basement Of the
church, but the weather man will
probably be favorable-'to ar ous.
door affair. Owing to this plan,
every man has been urged to meet
at the church. 't
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
SCHOOL BOYS MENACE TO
POLITICS IN FAR EGYPT

CAIRO, Egypt. Sept. 21,-The in.
auguratIon Of a strict policy by the
Egyptian government to deal with
the fanatical enthusiasm Of the.
school boy politicians. is regarded
by all the native papers. as a ue-
cessity Of the hour, II the Egyptian
political and educational structures
are to be saved from disruption.
The students In the universities
and high schools Of the country who
came forward last year and Joined
In street demonstrations to help
win political freedom for Egypt
have now. developed a new move
ment which seems TO be a general
revolt against all existing customs
that conflict with their own per
sonal ACCOMPLISHMENT: u
The students, conscious Of their
power, have turned their energies
to eliminating examinations. Theil
political slogan a year ago was:
I'VE do not want the English.g
To-day they are shouting; I'VE want
no moro examinations" And they,
are keen enough to plan a cam
Ipaign which will use politics as a
lever to make easier their class
room work.
The elections for members Of the
new Parliament are set for octo-
Der. The students aim to see that
only candidates who heed their de.
mands are returned to both houses.
Their election cries are now being
tried out in this wise: .'Vote for
Mahmond Bey and no examina.
TONS"
Followers OF zaghloul Pasha are
taking advantage Of the students
over zealousness and are showering
upon them all kinds of promises IN
return for votes at the coming
elections.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
TRACTION NOTES.

c, P. Billings, vice president Of
the West Penn Co., is here today
and this. afternoon was in confer.
,ence with Capt. George NJ, Alexan.
der, president Of the; N. P. & R. Co.,
and the department heads in the
Watson Building
W. c. Kline, manager OF railways,
George NJ, Alexander, PRECEDENT, E.
B Moore, general manager, @. H.
Hardesty, head OF the traffic de-
partment, and J. %. Alexander. pur.
chasing agent OF the M.NPl & R. Co.
will attend the American NElectriS
Railway convention; which viii be-
held in Chicago October 2 to g. ID.
elusive, The convention win BE
held on the Municipal Pier and VIII,
be one Of the largest conventions
OF an industrial nature since the
Iend Of the World War. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
CASE AGAINST GIRLS
SLAYER PRESENTED

MINEoLA, N. Y, Sept. 21.-The
grand jury was completed today
for theltria OF William Creasey OF
Fort Thomas, KY, charged with the
murder Of Edith Gayoy, 20 year old
school teacher Of Freeport, N. Y.
Assistant District Attorney Ed.
wards, In presenting his case, de.
clared Creasey, a married man, met
Miss Lavoy through u correspond.
ent matrimonial club to which
members. paid Sc, sent pictures OF
themselves and pretended to be
good prospects for lonely girls.
Miss Layoy, he said, was one OF
the foolish romantic girls who
read Creasey's advertisement. Car.
rled away by Creasey's clothes
and his stories Of himself, Miss
Lavoy, he said, became engaged
to marry him. Creasey., he added,
told the girl all sorts of stories
about inheritsnces, position and
income.
Creasey received letters from
women In every part Of the coun-
try In response to his matrimon.
ial advertisement, Mr.. Edwards
continued. but never correspond
ed With his young wife, who lay
Ill in her West Virginia mountain
home. caring for her two children
as best as she could. The assist
ant district attorney, explained
that he learned only recently that
Creasey was not divorced as had
been reported. His wife sued for
divorce. but succeeded in obtain
ing only an order for separation.
he said
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
OFFICERS NAMED
) BY GRAND LODGE
AT MEETING HERE
(contInued trom Page onel

NSShSihuSu AIOLn sEd age OueJ
that nearly every subordinate
lodge was represented.
This afternoons work consisted
Of the reports OF, committees and
discussion Of the points involved.
An automobile tour Of the city and
the surrounding country was ar.
ranged by the local lodgemen III
honor Of the visitors. The party
was to start on It's trip at i
o'clock. No session will be held
tonight, the conference to be re-
opened at $3.50 tomorrow morning.
A prominent member of the
lodge j. A. Mathison. real estate
dealer OF Parkersburg arrived
here this morning 10 attend the
remaining sessions. Mr.. Mathl-
son holds the office Of post grand
master workman In. the order I
Another member of interest,
who recently arrived to be pres.
ent at the sessions. Is Frank Stan.
ton. editor of the West Virginia
Workman, the official organ Of
the order In West Virginia.
The evening session last night
was taken up with the exemplifi-
cation Of the workman degree BY
a stan Of grand lodge officers, a
class Of candidates from the local
lodge taking the work. Following
this there was a social hour and
refreshments were served by the
women OF the Degree Of Honor.
Two women attended the sessions
yesterday they being Mrs. w. B..
Tucker Of Wheeling and Miss
Louise Frederick Of the same city.
Representatives present at the
sessions are: N. Reichster, August
c. Nolte, John T. Manley, c.
Bruemmer, j. L. Kittle, William
Mueller. ]. E. Howell, j. C. Kap-
finger, W. NJ. Wilson, William A.
Crowl, Christopher vieweg, j. M.
Williams, c. l.. Watkins, Thomas
G Price, Joseph saIvageot, Phil
J. Schambra, w. NJ. Petit, ]. E..
Kessler, H. G. Ralph, George
Easterda4 ]. F. Schrader, o. B.
Buck, T. E. Perry, G! E. Wood
rum, NJ. B. James, s. s. Felker.
A. T. Pratt, George L. Bambrick
G. G. ,shaffer, H. c. Anderson, A.
%. Suter, A. i. Underwood, H. w.
&cely;-R. 7. Morrison
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21

The correspondence and reports
written on II as IL made its tor
tuous way through two whole
years are volurninous. Adverse
reports, rehearing, attidavits, etc.,
compose 1t almost without num-
Der Nobody seemed TO care very
much, or at all, what happened to
Motion Smith, his wife or his baby;
that Is, nobody except Senator
Sutherland. Private Secretary
Hefner and every CLERK in the
Sutherland Offices, even William
Brown, the negro messenger.
They cared very much about the
young ex-soldier and each helped
as he or she was able TO help.
After four years, justice, In
some measure and degree, vas
done Notion Smith and his little
family. And since 1t was done Ia
the space OF ten minutes time, the
question naturally is why wasn't
1t done months and years ago?
Why II was done is a question
more easily answered. It was
done because. his patience ex-
hausted and his anger aroused,
Howard Sutherland, Senator from
West Virginia, served notice that
IL 1t was not done, and at once, he
would not let this days session CT
the Senate adjourn before that
body had been told in extenso and
In detail the sad story OF AIotoa
Smith and his neglect by officials
OF the government for which he
went of 10 the wars.
In ten minutes time, the high.
est board of appeal OF the Vet
Grams Bureau which had been
convened especially Tor the pur-
pose Of considering the claim Of
Motion Smith-a claim that Il had
turned down, that had been re-
pulsed by their underlings in
West Virginia, allowed the claim,
fixed the,amount Of payment due.
$l,S75, announced It's willingness
to arrange vocational training
under treatment in hospital, with
monthly Compensation during its
progress, and adjourned. Ten
minutes more. and Motion Smith
walked out-of the great buIldin :
with Check-with a great hoFG
In his heart and great Joy in his
deep-sunk, sickly eyes.
The comment OF William
Brown, who is Senator Suther-
lands messenger on week days
and preacher on Sundays, was:
God let Motion Smith live thar
justice might be done upon earth
unto him, He has picked up the
fallen bird and placed 1t again
upon the wing. His name be
praised"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
DRUG SMUGGLING
BECOMES AN ART.
! Burma II Is Financed by
Rich Merchants...Work
Done by UnderIings.

RANGooN, Burma, Sept. 20
The drug smugglers Of India and
Burma, through long years OF ex.
perience, have developed a finish.
ed system Of operations which has
little resemblance TO the more or
less crude and hit or miss meth
DDS Of rum runners In the United
States.
The men who finance tie SNUG
Cling Of drugs. says r. K. Andcr-
son, superintendent OF the Bur,
mese Excise Department, are to
all appearances respectable welt
TODD merchants, with Holr!sll!ag
businesses in piece goods. rice or
timber which hide their real occ l.
pations as trafhckers In opium,
cocaine, morphine and hemp
drugs. These men do not handle
the drugs, but leave the details to
hosts Of underlings. II an under
ling Is arrested, fined, AMI sent to
jaiE his principal pays his fine,
gives him his salary, and supports
his family while he is in prison.
That a certain man Is Snug
gler is well known to the Glthori-
Ties" reports Mr., Anderson. In
fact the suspect will cAccrtul!y
admit It. He knows that lie can
not be touched unless .hc cop.ra-
band Is found In his pcssess!on. "
The chief source Of projection
to smugglers is the, accessibility TO
bribery Of those who are charged
with the duty OF preventing snug
Cling. They can mako more money
by failing TO suppress smuggling
than by suppresslng it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
MORE PROHIBITION LAW
VIoLAToRs SENTENCED

HUNTINGTON, W, Va, Sept.
21.-Judge George W. Mcclintic
continued to hand out fines and
jail sentences for prohibition law
violations today at the same rate
Of speed which marked the fIrst
day OF the term Of United States
District Court yesterday.
When court adjourned at noon,
twenty fiveehad entered pleas Of
guilty to violation OF liquor laws
and had been fined or sentenced.
Sentence OF four men who plead
guilty to violation OF the Harrison
Narcotic Law was deferred. Ia
passing sentence on Charles Nil.
Ter of Mcdowell County. who said
that he-had made moonshine but
had given 1t to his friends and hal
not sold It, Judge Mccllntie de-
clared that the man who gives
liquor away is worse than the man
who sells 1t. Miller was given
eight months in the Raleigh coun-
ty fail,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
WINTER WORK AT
W is OUTLINED
Continued from P,se ons9

venIent to everyone. However. IL
special exercise is wanted Mr..
Wollmuth will he glad to discuss
the matter with anyone and ar
range for special appointment.
This is the schedule for men:
Volley ball at 11:15 a. m. Mon
day. Wednesday and Friday; busl-
ness mems gymnasium aud volley
ball classes at 5:15 p m. Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday; bus
mess mems ball practice $3.50 to
$3.50 p. m. Tuesday and Thurs
day; senior volley bal, practice at
S:15 pm. Monday and Thurs:
day; senior leaders corps 5 70
1890 p. m. Saturday: athletic
games from s to $3.50 p. m,
Tuesday and Friday; industrial, s
to $3.50 p. m. Saturday; open psr.
iod from seniors 8 to p. m. Sat,
urday afternoon; beginners swim
ming lessons by appointment
This Is the schedule for boys:
Props 40 to IL years old Tuesday
4:15 p. m. swimming only Satur.
day and Monday from $3.50 to $3.50;
grammar school boys, Tuesday and
Thursday at AIS. Saturday and
Monday from 10 to Il; high school
boys at AIS p! m. Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday; Junior employed
boys, p. m. Tuesday and Friday;
senior employed boys, 7:15 p. m,
Monday and Thursday; beginners
swimming classes 1880 to Il
o'clock Saturday morning; life saw
ing classes from IL to 1880 p. m
Saturday; athletic games from 2
10 3 p. m. Saturday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

, The following real estate trans
fers were filed today in the office
OF County Clerk Lee N. Satter-
field for recording:
Bridget H. Barry, executrix Of
the last will and testament Of
John D. Barry. deceased, and
Bridget H. Barry, in her own
right, TO Bryce Avis. a parcel OF
land in the Westminster Addition
to Fairmont. Consideration 81,
Northwest Development Co.
to T. ]. Conway, lots Nos. 1s, II
and Is in the Shadyside Addition
to Fairmont. Consideration $500.
Kazimis KaIinoviski and Fran
siska Kalinoyiski, his wife. to
John Kelley, parcel Of land
situate in Brookdale Addition to
Monongah. Consideration 500.
T. ]. Conway to l. S. Carson, a
parcel Of land in Shadyside Addi-
ton to Fairmont. Consideration
$225.22. :,
Bridget H. Barry, executrix of
the last will and testament Of
John D. Barry, deceased, and
Bridget H. Barry, in her own
right; to John Day.-a parcel OF
land In the Westcheste= Addi-
tion to Fairmont. Consideration
81, etc.
Dempsey Rice and others, to
Bert E. Davis, a parcel of land in
the Eureka Addition Of FairmonG.
Consideration $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
Tle Nelsfnn

Today we find Wallace REID n
the Nelson in a new role-thaAe
. poverty stricken artist whos8
purse is empty when the rent
comes due. He gees to the root
OF the apartment house to paint.
and Is locked out by the crafty old
landlady. ~
Turning in every direction toI
find a door Of escape, he tinallsI
reahces one that leads to q vers
comfortably furnished unoccupie
house in which he takes up Ill
temporary abode.
Lila Lee who plays opposits
Mr.. Reid, is the girl in the case
who Is also thrown adrlft at ID
mercy OF a cold world with yers'I
little funds, and It is with their
experiences that the story has ~
do, and 1t is very entertaining and
amusing throughout.
IA very clever comedy completes
the program.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-09-21
RADIO PROGRAM
Program Tonight.


p,s m.EUnited States Public
Health Service seml.weekly bulle.
Tin An address OF interest to the
tarmers prepared BY the National
stoekman and Farmer, Pittsburgh.
8 p! m. Program by the TsChai.
ikowsky Quintet: Henry Harry, Jr..
yiolinist and director; Joseph d.
yioyanni, flute; Leo Hierholzer.
clarinet Don F. d'IvernoIs, celia,
and j. A. Goenig, pianist. This
quintet Is composed OF professional
musicians who get together 70:
practice purposes. They enter
tanned from Westinghouse station
KpRA previous to their present en-.
gagement, and were the recipients
OF many requests for a repetition
Of their program.
Program Tomorrow.
8 y. m.-Trl.weekly letter from
Farm and Home. NDetours and con.
ditions OF highways within a ra.
dius Of $50 miles OF Pittsburgh.
7ip. m. ~ Musical program by
BIackmore Trio. This trio is com.
posed Of Dwight Blackmore, violin:
Stewart B1ackmore, cello, accom-
panied at the piano by their moth
er. Florence Stewart. Dwight stud.
led with Catherine Mcconnell of the
conservatory Studios. His brother
Stewart is from the College of Fine
Arts, Carnegie Tech.