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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
MANY INTERESTED
 IN ALABAMA FARMS
Bureau of Markets Receives Inquiries From Northern
 Home Seekers

Montgomery. March 29.-(S (Special9 Baldwin is the only county speeifi- eally mentioned by prospective home seekers in their inquiries to the ba- reau of markets and immi grafton or the state department of agriculture during the week according to the weekly summary made public today by F. 0. Hooton, supervisor. Edward I. Rysary, Route ,, Bixby. Minna told the bureau he had heard much about the agriculture opportunities Of Ma bama. that he desires to move to a warmer climate and is seeking spe- ciTic information from an official source. especially about Baldwin county.
 Dewey J. Mount, Little York, Ind, in writing for information. said he desires to purchase farm in Alabama and prefers the northern part of the state.
 Irving L. Wright, Benton, Ind. said he Is planning to move to Alabama in June, and desires to rent farm with the view of purchasing 1t later.
 Charles \. Miller, Route $, Rich mond, Ind, wrote for information about the public lands subject to homestead in Alabama.
 Paul A. Hunt, S6 Boulevard Ter race, Brighton, Mass, requested i'm formation about lands in this state suitable for general farming and stock raising.
 R. w. Rettig. Route 2, Napoleon, O., and D. ]. Rettie, Route 9, Malinta,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS
DANCE FOLLIES TOPS
 NEW BILL AT I,OENYss
By EstelIe Bethea Mariowe

Headed by two of the most popu- lar entertainers in vaudeville, new bill opens at Loew's Bijou this att ernoon with all the ingredients to make up an interesting show. Five acts of high class vaudeville, a screen drama and the usual film novelties comprise the program.
 Joe Weston and Grace, Eline will top the bill~in their up-to-dat yer sion of "The Upper and Underworld Pair" an offering that is made to please.
 Dance Follies," delightful revue of style. grace and rhythm, presented by galaxy of charming girls; Wahl and Francis. who offer some bright moments from popular musical shows; Ebert Carlton, who bills his act Black on White" and Cowboy Williams and Daisy. in western frolics of the spectacular brand, make up the other acts.
 Wanda Hawley will be seen in the main screen attraction, "IIer Beloved Villain" a delightful comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
Men and Affairs at Washington

eahly in a letter written May II, 1919. in which he said;
 T never delivered any address in which l declared in effect that when a state has a right to legislate for the public welfare, and refused or fails to exercise that right. 1t is the duty Of the federal government to perform the act
 such a doctrine would be wholly inconsistent with our system of gov ernment, and finds no basis whatever in the constitution of the United States"
 MT Root added that he had warn ed the states, however. that such a move might be attempted His prog nostication in this respect proved cor rect.
 Speaking of lawyers, the recent meeting of the American Bar associa- tion in this city brought out some rather good stories on members of the Rofession, There was one in particular which had B human inter est appeal to almost every advocate who ever pleaded case before a jury. It was the story of a young Italian lawyer in New Tor who aft erward-rose to a position of honor on the bench of the empire state. The young disciple of Blackstone was de- lending a 17-year old girl of his own nationality. who in fit of inpul- sive insanity had shot and killed her uncle. She had made her home with uncle and aunt and her defense was misconduct toawrd her on the part of the former.
 In his address to the jury the young attorney told in eloquent torrent of words how the wrong had preyed upon the poor girls mind until her reason was completely gone. And then came to his climax.
 "Oh, gentlemen of the jury" he ex- claimed when that final impulse came upon her all she could hear was the voice of God ringing in her ears Kill him; kill him. kill hlm'-on words to that effect ,i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

O.. wore listed as prospective home- seekers after they had made inquiries about farming opportunities In Ala bama
 Paul Leonhart, Route 2, Holsste, o.. wrote for literature descriptive Of lands. soils. climate and prices.
 Will Eberle Holgate, O.. wrote that he is interested in the farming possi- bAiues of Alabama.
 R. W. Ferguson Elk. Head, Col" said he desires literature about the sta 2. its resources and farming op- portunities.
 F. J. Barnes. Berryville Ark re- quested state reports on industrial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

"schedule k' as sort of political hoodoo IL was this schedule which brought so much trouble 10 the party in 1910. when, during the second year of the Taft administration central ot Congress was lost.
 For time 1t was supposed that the Senate would merely drop the let ter K from the alphabet and pro ceed with the framing the tariff biQ as of yore. Then 1t was thought that It would look odd to have the K omitted right in the middle of the bili So that plan was dropped. But not the determination to get rid Of sthe troublesome K. It ioomed before the eyes of superstitious republicans with as much evil potentiality as the open gate of grave yard would have to a nocturnal crap shooter.
 It was Senator Jim Watson, of In diana. believe, who cut the Gordion 1 knot by suggesting the simple plan of numbers instead of letters.
 Boys We have simply got to get rid >ef schedule K said Senator Jim
 The "hoys" agreed as one man so schedule K in the new bill becomes schedule II. Eleven by the way, is a lucky number, as sry one knows who has followed the ivory gallopng career of that "wild-cat' of Mem phis, Tennessee.
 If the anti=lynching bill passed several months ago by the House,sever is called up in the Senate-which at this session seems very unlikely-it will be assailed by virtually all Of the southern lawyers in the upper l branch.
 Southern senators who regard the measure as clear Invasion of the rights of the supposedly sovereign states of the union, are prepared to quote no less an authority than for mer Senator Elihu Root, as to the unz constitutionality of law framed along the lines of the anti-lynching | bill. MT. Root stated this unequivo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
JOSIE HEATHER TO
 STAR AT LYRIC

Josie Heather, winsome daughter oe John Bull. who appears at the Ly- rio during the first half of the com ing week, promises Birmingham the- atregoers a novel; repertoire of ex- elusive songs that have increased her popularity with the American public. Miss Heather has the rare distinction of having been chosen by the im- mortal Bernhardt to accompany her on her vaudeville tour, now remem- bered as one of vaudeville's classics. She Is assisted by John Mclaughlin and Bobby Heather.
 Another musical act of more than common interest is billed for the first half in "The Four of Us" an dded attraction. The Four of Us" is com- posed of singers of excellent tech nique, whose close harmony work has made them popular in every one of Keith's houses in which they have appeared.
 Eddie Black and Claire O'Donnell, in their comic character skit "A Vil- lsge Nut" are mirth- h-provokers of the first order. Miss O'Donnell, in the roll of a visiting concert artist, Is acoosted by her partner, in the role of runner from the one hotel that the village" boasts. The fun that follows Is great
 Lillian Sassy Gone, 6 former pro- tege of Gus Edwards, Is with us again in a skit especially adapted for her by Ames and Winthrop. entitled, "A Merry Christmas" She was last seen here in company with Bert Albert. Critics say that her songs, dances and chatter would make any old day of the year seem merry. The bill closes Wffh he Pnraffn9 aCT06atg, who have an exceptional routine. There are the usual screen attractions, Pathe News and clever Aesop Lsu ,1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
URGE RECLAMATION IF RIVER LANDS
Labor Federation Seeks Means of Securing Work
 for Unemployed
By Associated Press

Washington, March 1s-As a means of relieving unemployment the American Federation of Labor soon will put before Congress, and urge the enactment of bills appropriating funds for vast land reclamation projects. and for development of the Mississippi river by control of flood water, increase of navigability, and drainage of lands.
 No estimate of the expenditure in- volved was made in the report, ap- proved by Samuel Gompers, president of the federation. which was prepared by special committee of the labor organizations legislative committee.
 We feel that while present dislo- cation exists throughout the world, with Industry stagnant and unem- ployment growing worse, 1t behooves us to work out a constructive pro- gram" the report said, that will in addition to alleYiating the existing those works that will ever rebound to the dignity and progress of our gov ernment and the walfare Of our peo- ple.'
 The reclamation proposed, the re- port said. would include government tai assistance to drainage work and clearing sef logged-off lands, as we'll as irrigation of arid sections. Value Of land reclaimed along the Missis- sippi would pay much Iof the cost of the work, it was estimated, besides making seaports of some of our in- land towns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
INSURANCE MAN SAYSL-VSTOPPED
 HACKING COUCH
That Had Bothered Him Ten
 Years or More

For 10 years or more I was both cred with a kind of bronchial catarrh which produced 8 troubleSome, hack ing cough" says MT. Dan $. Wherry, prominent insurance man of Little Rock. Ark. located at 1922 Southern Trust building, that city.
 My attention was called to L-v and was helped by the first bottle used. After taking second bottle the cough Is gone. I am not bothered any more clearing my throat and my general health has improved. I re- gard L-v as splendid medicine
 L-V, formerly called Lung-Vita. stops stubborn coughs and colds in the right way-by removing the cause. Ask your druggist for bottle today. It gives relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
SUPREME COURT ID HEAR MINE UNION
 CASE DURING WEEK
Workers Claim Organizations Cannot Be Prosecuted Un- der Sherman Anti Trust
 LaW-Packers Case
By Associated Press

Washington, March 1s.-cases of wide importance will be reached in the supreme court this week for oral argument, and at least one, that of the United Mine Workers of America and others against the Coronado Coal company, will be re-argued. When last presented to the court, Secretary of State Hughes was chief counsel for the mine workers, and made the principal argument in their behalf.
 The case seeks to obtain from the court final ruling upon the ques- ton as to whether a labor organiza- tion can be prosecuted under the Sherman antitrust law on a charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
TWO DANCES ANNOUNCED
 FOR EDGEWOOD PARK

The two biggest dances of the spring season are booked for Edge wood park Tuesday and Thursday nights of this week. The Montgom- cry Dominoes. orchestra of the Mont gomery Country club. have been en- gagged to furnish the music for the two special dances, and the manage ment of the mountain resort an- nounces that despite the fact that this orchestra has been brought here under big guarantee, no raise in the admission prices will take place.
 The twice-a-week dances have. be- come exceedingly popular this spring and with a musical attraction that is famed all over the south to make the music for this weeks affairs, ca- pacity houses are looked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
NINE

and agricultural advantages of Ala bama
 w. O. Bacon, 373ta West First street, Elmira, \. Y, requested tte latest issue of the Alabama hand book.
 Rudolyph spiekSr. Melrose, MiHn., a young man who said he desires to engage in farming. wrote for litera- ture about the farming opportunities of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
THE JUNIPER DRESS
From the Designer.

From the Deslgher.
 In fashion centers spring comes long before the weather man and nature announce its arrival. This year 1t arrives with a 1922 version of the jumper dress, that very popular mode that has survived several sea- sons. and whith, in this instance, dis penses with the aid of hooks and buttons and ties itself together It the left side. Longer skirts, longer sleeves and higher neckline hint of a springtime filled with styles of more demureness than we have known in recent seasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
ny R. T. S. 1 A22. hr The Age-HerRId.l


 Washington. March 1.-The tariff fight is almost upon us. It has been postponed for long time. but soon the high proteetionists and the low will be arrayed in battle order in the Senate where debate is likely to string out until the thrilling" ides Of mid-Juiy are hot upon us. The tariff bill swept through the House of Rep resentatives some several months ago with scarcely a ripple cast upon the political waters The House has the ways and means of getting bills quickly to a vote. The "outs" call it a gag rule. the .ins" call it efficien- cy in Legislation. It works both ways under any sort of administration.
 But. of course, the Senate is above all such things as enforced cloture. Senators must have their say. There are s6 of them and generally there are about 96 who wish to be heard on every important issue, to say noth- ing of the perpetual repeaters. Those persons who have interpreted the re- cent quietude of Congress on the sub feet as an indication that there is no great interest In the tariff will find they were mistaken once the Senate takes it up.
 The coming tariff battle naturally recalls some anecdotes of the by-gone years when tariff was the chief issue between the two old parties and there was little else talked of.
 The late Senator Gum Shoe Bill Stone, of Missouri, was al one time on subcommittee of three to frame schedules of new bill. After tenn porary absence from the city he re turned to find that the subcommittee had voted tariff on Bibles above a certain cost. Thereupon the Senator from Missouri exploded.
 "Tn admit,p he said, that on a committee of three, two Is an over whelming majority. but I'll be good and biankety- blank -blankety blank if I will ever stand for tariff on the word of God"
 And he didn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
M'LEAN AT FIVE POINTS
 IN 1.-THE HOME aTRETCH"

Many . grueling race has been won or lost on the home stretch Johnny Hardwick lost what he thought was the big race of his ca- reer when his cherished Honey blossom" crashed, a struggling heap. Into the dust of Americas most noted metropolitan track. When the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

"Honeyblossom" ,romped home an easy winner in the feature event of an obscure county fair, Johnny thought that the big race, and the little girl. of his whole existence had been won--but they hadn't Into the five reels of The Home Stretch" Douglas MacLean's latest Paramount comedy which comes to the Five Points theatre today, are crowded Wore clean, wholesome. hilarious hu nor, more gripping drama. and more thrilling action than any picture in which he has appeared since the un- forgettable Twenty Three and 8 Half Hours Leave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

The new tariff bill as framed by the Senate finance committee by the way, departs radically from custom in that 1t does not have lettered sche
 dules. In the new order of things numbers are used. Members of the finance committee frankly say they changed from letters to numbers to get rid of that troublesome "schedule K dealing with woois and woolens Republicans have come to regard
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
AUTOMOBILE RACES
At THE FAIR
Stutz Whizzes Past
Paige in Final Lap
Novel Event Takes Place ut FalrNiew
Park With Large Crowd OF Enthu-
slasts Oh the Watch

The first automobile races on Fair
view Park marked the closing day of
Somerset Central Fair. Cars were
first tried out to establish time re-
cord at Fairview In the first event
the time was LA "a for the mile and
In the second event 1.12 1-2 for the
mile. In the third LII 1-2 for the
mile: in the fourth 229 for the two
miles. In the fifth 3.19 1-2 for two
and one-half miles and in the sixth,
the handicap 45S for the three miles
In the special of three miles the time
was 404. In event number four the
Stutz won out over the Cadillac and
in event number the Smart went
ahead of the Stutz. Event number
5 included a contest between the Stutz
and the Cadillac, the two previous
losers In which the Cadillac won out.
In the handicap racd the Cadillac
dropped out because of broken roll
ler. This break occurred in the 3rd
svent but the Cadillac tried to finish
tbs race. In this event the Smart
ssd Stutz competed. The races CON
Guided with special three miles in
which the Stutz, Packard and Paige
special contested. The, Stutz went
by the Packard in about the first quar-
ter of the fifth round and succeeded
in running by the Paige Special in
front of the grandstand. This novel
race aroused great deal Of enthn-
siasm and return event next year
will be awaited with much interest.
The starter was +. w. Thompson of
SherbrOoke, Quebec who is manager
of the outfit, James Nutting. Byron
Perkins and w. d. Snow serving as
timers.
Between heats Lambert's Orchestra
played freely and vaudeville pcrfor-
manccs were in order.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
SIMON PETER POST TO
HAVE BENEFIT
Cardigan" will he given In Opera
House Monday Evening, October 30
Under Auspices American Legion

Simon Peters Post No 16, American
Legion, will have benefit night at
the Skowhegan Opera House Monday
evening, October 30th. The feature
picture is Cardigan" taken from the
book. written by the popular novelist
Robert w Chambers. IT is an in
terestng American historical romance
happening dl&ing thGse dark days
when the colonists were struggling
for Independence from England.
Mingled with the pathetic war acts
are beautiful and touching love scenes.
We have been informed that prizes
will he given for the two parties sell
ing the greater number of tickets.
The first award consists of statucltc
representing one of our doughboYs
going over the top and may be
seen in the window of Geo. l.. II,
Smith. A two dollar and half gold
piece is offered as second prize. Adult
tickets are 35c and may be obtained
either from the prize contestors or of
he Legion members. Chldren's tie
kets are selling for zoe and may be
obtained at the ticket Office in the
Opera House,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
NORTH ANSON ACR'L
SOCIETY FAIR
in Ball Game
to Umpire Abbott
Summer weather and Clear SKIES
Brought Record Breaking Crowd

Summer weather and clear skies
brought a record breaking crowd Sat
urday to the fair held under the aus
pices of the North Anson Agricultural
Society. The midway presented the
usual attractions and various focal or
ganizatOns catered to the hunger,
thirst and sweet tooth of the crowd.
The star exhibit was probably that
of poultry There were not so many
cattle as last year. In the big tent
the fruit exhibit was comparatively
small, fewer vegetables than usual
were shown and the arts and crafts
department was not crowded. The
exhibits made were high class and
everybody seemed pleased with the
showing The horse pulling contest
drew quite a lot of attention. In the
afternoon were two ball games A
four inning bout between Anson Acad-
emy and New Portland resulted in an
50 win for the latter. The game
between North Anson and Bingham
was won handily by the local team
9-3. An unfortunate accident was
the hitting of Umpire Abbott of New
Portland in the eighth inning, crush
ing his nose, and compelling his re-
tirement from the same.
The awards are as follows:
Continued on Page Seven
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
Mrs. Laura Nutting Marrles L. II.
Tapley

Mrs. Laura Corson Nutting form
srly Of skowhegan but recently of
Harmony married Leon II. Tapley Of
Portland at Gorhsm, n. H. on Satur-
day last. Rev. Frank Hall Billing
ton, UniYersalist minister, officiated,
using the double ring service. The
couple spent the week end touring the
White Mountains and in Portland. Mr..
Tapley is an engineer out of Portland.
He has World War record, having
served for two years as a sergeant,
first class with the 14th Railway En-
gineers. Mrs. Tapley who is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David Cor
son of Harmony is at present run
ing teacherage in that town and
because of her present business du-
ties she will continue to make her
home there for the balance of the win
ter, Mr. Tapley coming there fre-
quently from Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
The Bingham Fair

The dates of Oct >, G. and have
been set for the Bingham Fair and if
rainy on those dates the next fair
days will be selected. The program
for the first day includes horse racing
in the 2:20 and 300 classes for purses
of $125. There will also be horse
pulling and ball game between
Bingham and Madison. On the sec
ond day there will be racing in the
2:22 and 2:29 classes. ball game be-
tween Bingham and North Anson, an
exhibit of farm produce, fancy work,
etc. and onc-mile foot race purse
$15. On the third day the 2:35 and
1926 classes Will be raced. there will
be ball game between Bingham and
Scion and an exhibit of cattle, sheep
and horses and other farm livestock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
CHAS. FOLSOM JONES
REELECTED COLONEL

Somerset Veterans Association held
brief session in G. A. r. Hall, SkoW
hegan, Thursday, Sept, 28 at 10 a M.
The officers present at the opening
were Col. Charles Folsom Jones,
Lieut.. Col. X A. Withee, Adiutant S.
F. Emerson. In the absence of the
chaplain, who came after the opening
the adjutant was called upon to of
fer prayer. Adjutants report of the
June meeting at Skowhegan was read
and approved. Quartermaster' re-
port was submitted by Col. Chas. Fol
SOMEONE'S, which was also approved.
Comrades Morey, Mulligan and
Simon Grover were reported as having
passed away since the last meeting
The next meeting will be held in June
but not decided where. Due notice
will be given.
Officers elected for the ensuing year
as follows: Col. Charles Folsom
Jones; Lieut.. Col, X. NJ Withee;
Major, c. c. Hartwell; chaplain, Ce-
phas Walker; adjutant, S. f. Emer-
son: quartermaster, W. II. McKenney.
Through the much appreciated cour-
tesy of the Somerset Central Agrl-
cultural Society free passage on the
electrics and entrance to the fair
grounds were given the veterans OF
the G. A. r.