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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04

not deny it. The American people might just as well know it now as at any other time. I do not want sena- tors to be deceived about it."
 The confession of Shoot followed eolloquy between him and Senator A. A. Jones of New Mexico. democrat. The latter was seeking to illustrate in concrete figures the cost to the American people to be imposed by the tariff bill. He illustrated as follows 1.
 The Peoples Burden
 An article sells for ss. If the tar if rate were 30 per cent that would mean a s4 tariff The bill allows 24 per cent as the overhead cost and profit of the importer, That would mean another $2. Another 10 per cent Is allowed as transportation charge. which would mean so cents. So of the selling price, sS, the tariff would be responsible for s6.S0.
 Therefore. the article which cost only st.20 in foreign countries must sell for SS In the American market in order to pay the 50 per cent tariff under the American valuation scheme. But if 1t were 30 per cent under the foreign valuation plan, if the Presi- dent had no authority to remove an article from the foreign to the Amer ican valuation plan 1t would be 50 per cent of the selling price in foreign countries. or 50 per cent of Sl.20. which would be so cents.
 When anyone talks to me about giving the power to the President to change the duty from so to s4 upward,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
SHOOT WILLING ID TELL TRUTH ABOUT
 PROPOSED TARIFF
Democrats Have Not Yet Be- qan Real Assault Upon Re- publican MeaSure-Un-
 derWood Will Speak
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age-HeraId.
 800 Davidson Building.

Washington, May S.-tSpecial)- Eventually the people of the United States will know the effect to the tariff bill which the republicans are attempting to write into law. So why not tell them now?
 That in effect was the statement in the Senate today of Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. Senator Shoot is .rrotectionist to the core, and reac- tionary to the core. But instead of denying those facts, he apparently boasts of them. At any rate, he has never been charged with trying to fool the people. As Is recalled, It was he who declared that a reduo- ton in taxation, before the elapse of several additional years. was im- possible, just at the time, other re- publican politicians were boastlng of "savingsa and reduced expenses"
 So regarding the tariff, Senator Shoot very frankly took the people into his confidence. Regarding that feature of the bill which would per init the President to increase existing rates whenever it Is demonstrated that under such rates certain articles are able to enter the United States and compete with domestic products. he said:
 Telling the Truth
 q will admit that whenever this power Is exercised it will be because of the fact that the tariff rate based on foreign valuations will not pro- tect the industry, and therefore the article must be transferred to the American valuation with the rate at tached under the American valuation In that event, of course, the duties will be exceedingly high. There is no doubt about that. No one is at tempting to deny it. In fact, l will say to the Senate now that If the duty under the foreign valuation was 50 per cent, which did not give sufficient protection. and the articles were transferred to the American valua- tion, and the President exercised all power which he is authorized to cA- ercise and increased that 60 per cent duty to one of 90 per cent. that would mean that there would be a 900 per cent duty on that article.
 There is no question about 1t; I do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
STARLIGHT
 By IDAH M'GLONE GIBSON The Thrilling Experience of Virginia Fairfax the Movies

Without speaking I clambered into the roadster and John Storm swiftly but tenderly placed Kitty's inert form on my lap.
 You can hold her, virgie. Lon't be afraid. It's only little way.
 ''Yes, John, I can hold ner."
 But, oh, virgie, be careful. Don't let her suffer more than necessary" he said as a little moan come from Kitty's lips.
 'I'll do the best I can, John. But hurryl hurrys Time means every thing"
 The motor roared and we were off
 Down the street. faster than we had come out, we literally flew. Police mon held up their hands and Johns only answer was; '1s she still alive. virgie? Is she still alive?" as he put on more speed.
 The traffic made way for us as they do for an ambulance. App. rently tho whole street sensed our mission.
 Kitty was apparently unconscious. and yet . caught faint stirring of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
KITTY pALToN,s SACRIFICE

'Oh. my God! My God! Speak to me, Kitty, speak to me-" implored John Storm as he picked up the little crumpled heap that was Kitty Dal- ton.
 Kitty opened her eyes and asked: Are you hurt, John? You're not hurt?"
 ''Oh, my darling, I'm not hut. It's you. You'll be all right. Just rest"
 Close beside him I -an, tears streaming down my face.
 Quick! Get in virgie." he ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
OPPOSE REMOVAL OF
 PASSENGER SERVICE

Montgomery May Special. )- Citizens residing on the branch line between Hartford and Lockhart ap- pealed to the public service commits sion Tuesday not to permit the Cen tral of Georgia railroad to remove one of its passenger trains. The railroad contended that 1t is suffer ing great monthly loss by the oper- ation of the double daily passenger service and should be permitted to reduce the loss.
 Witnesses for the citizens answered that the freight service on the branch Is profitable and that all indications are that business conditions will show a great improvement during tho summer, which should reflect an increase in revenue from the pas senger service on the branch line. The commission took the petition under advisemsnt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04

breath at her lips as I bent down beside her.
 In a moment we were at the hos pital. Tony Melville ha thoughtfully telephoned. We found nurses, doctors and an emergency room at our dis posal
 John Storm was loathe to let Kitty out of his arms even for tn nurses to care for her and it devolved upon me to comfort him as they shut the door of the operatin room upon him.
 "Oh, Virgie, Vir-sie, I can't stand itw
 Surely your God will give her\o you"
 John Storm dropped silently to his knees beside the chair and buried his face in his arms.
 The minutes dragged into the hours and passed with leader feet.
 John raised an agonized face to mine.
 Why are they so long, virgie! Why are they so iong? Surely if. if -" he stopped and then whispered: "They would come and tell us?
 "Of course they would. John. No news is good news"
 As though his agony was too great to be shown even to me he dropped his face upon his arms again.
 put my hand upon his head and as ! did convulsive shudder shook him while sobbing cry. such as had never heard before and I hope never to hear again. broke from him:
 T can't bear it. l. who loved her so much, have caused her death."
 But, John. we don't know that she will not live"
 tThjpL o$ unmindful of my offered hope, that little wisp of a girl threw herself between that murderous bullet and me-"
 nurse came toward uS John" l said again, putting my hand on his bowed head, "the nurse Is here."
 He rose quickly to his f ct, relief. fear, were all mingled in his inquir- ing look.
 Miss Dalton is being brought from the operating room"
 "And-''
 The operation is over," said the nurse interruptinL me.
 And it-was-succes ssful?" Halt Ing the words came from Johns mouth. as though each one blistered his already parched lips
 They found the bullet said the nurse. evasively, I thought.
 But-but--will she live" again fa1tered Joh-
 We cannot tell as yet"
 Gone, Virgie, let us go to her"
 doubt whether you can see her." said the nurse
 Of course I can see her" asserted John. She would want to see me. Don't you understand she did it for me" he asserted wildly.
 Come. John.' I pleaded. "Of course the nurse doesn't know.
 Copyright. John F. Dille Co)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04

Montgomery. May 3.-(Special)- = The Alabama Construction company Of Montgomery was low bidder today for the contract for the construction of S.25 miles of gravel road in Mon roc county. bids for which were opened by the state highway commis- sion. The company agreed to com plete the road for s34.405.40 Bids also were opened for the construction of road from Goodwater to Kelly ton in Coosa county. distance of about 12 miles. Until the bids are tabulated the low bidder will not be known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
MRS. JAMES ALM0N DIES
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Moulton. May Special )-Mrs. James Almon. aged 56. was buried in the Moulton cemetery Monday after noon. Her death occurred Sunday night after a long illness in which she suffered much. She leaves her husband two sons and five daugh- ters attorney Robert Almon, Nathan iel Almon, a teacher in the Madison county high school Mrs. Laura All mon of Texas. Mrs. Herman McMil- Ian and Mrs Paul Bragg of near Moulton, Miss Myrle Almon, teacher of the county schools and another, the youngest child at home. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church. The funeral services were held at the home in Moulton by her pastor, W. R. Holdredge. Mrs. AL mons maiden name was Frances Hall lowell Stevens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
THREE

l say that for all practical purposes 1t Is an authority without limit"
 Fight Just Begun
 As already pointed out in this cor respondence, the democrats have made terrific assault, with obvious success. against the pending tariff bill. And yet those democrats who have spoken have served as emer- gency fighters pending the prepara- tion of the minority report.
 The big guns have not roared as yet Senator Underwood. author of the existing tariff law has not spoken, and the sole remarks of Sem ator Simmons. ranking democrat on the finance committee. have been merely preliminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
IS LOW BIDDER

Tomorrow-Kitty Dalton. Passing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
TONNAGE TAxEs OK COAL

Montgomery May 3.-(Special.1 } -- Tonnage taxes on coal and iron mined during March totaled sac ,100TS, ac- cording to records made public by the auditors department today. Coal tonnage taxes totaled $26,122.29, while s9,9TS,7S was obtained from taxes on iron ore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
FOR GOOD OF
 THE COMMUNITY
Installation of Water Meters Eloquent ol Home and Store Building in Birmingham
 This Year

wateworks company busy in- NJ tang storhouse Looks like it is Ito year. improvements Cahaba river pumping station too
 Big aonch too That 7oo0oo expended last plant just in time Birmingham will Keeps her aors and haberdashers busy stall 1880 That month On January there 29500 Birmingham Today there 3030 The company has orders for AIS meters books
 By the these meters made Birmingham Pretty near the made here The water pipe made here Structural used in buildings Cahaba station fabr cated here Brick, cement sewer pipe made here
 Birmingham years fol- lows:
 19oo-416s.
 1910-16,6sO
 1922-30,Sso.
 per folks They that when they burn kerosene oil without electric light
 Brmnghams capital investment record of the past two prior period money in going of this is than the fact This confidence made clean period Wise folk in the Magic City Many Moses
 mind portion of this money went into expansion of business already cesfu it's vindication building loan alone capital by the finance the homes that Birmingham folk building That add onal has been absorbed The building and loan the unsuitable Birmingham appetite for founding of 
 The Birmingham company capital 1921 by $7ooooo this by All that has plant expansion pace dentay people Birmingham taking They had the they the a on
 Birmingham by S5Oo0o0
  Earle and that crowd started this bank back 1884, passing fundamentals that has by It the of Birmingham
 Birmingham selling lis $250 diona value the 1922 production of interest hit hard the farmers if not harder
 s1oooooo Masonic Temple and $1oooooo high school side by side just after completing
 Record pay rolls in the immediate offing.
 Yours for upbulding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04
LEATHERNEcK SHIPS OVER

Jud II. Mcdonald of Haynes. Ala. re-enlisted in the marine corps at the city hall recruiting station yes terday, according to Sergt. l.. F. Hill, United States marine corps. In charge of the local office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-04

John storm, seixing Thorndyke in n power "ui grip, ordered him away from Kitty. He vanis-ed.s Tony Mel- vile rushed up to inquire the cause of the disturbance. As they talked n heavy door opened. In 1t appeared Julian ThOrndyke, drug addict. re- vOlver aimed at John St. ms back. Kitty screamed md pulled John aside as the report of the revolver c--.shed out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
Fast Selling
Stomach Remedy
DARE'S MENTHA PEPSIN
Six Thousand Bottles Sold in
One New Jersey Town Last
Year.
All Druggists Declare Money
Back If One Bottle Doesn't
Make Any Stomach Suf-
ferer Rejoice.

AT last the way has been found TO COM
bine Pcpsin with other corrective stomach
agents so that il will do the most good in
the shortest possible time
Why bother with tablets when one dcs-
sert spoonful of this splendid liquid remedy
will cause gas. beaviness. acidity heart
burn or any upset condition OF the stomach
to speedily vanish?
And why should any man or woman suf-
fer another hour with indigestion or any
stomach misery when the remedy that
acts almost instantly can be easily pro-
cured
But there is more to say about this re-
markable remedy-something that will in
terest thousands Of Respondent people
Dare's Mentha Pepsin not only quickly
relieves stomach distress. but it conquers
stubborn indigestion and puts an end to
dizziness, nervousness. headache. sleepless-
ness and dependency which are nearly
always caused by chronic stomach disturb
ance
Dare's Mentha Pcpsin is pleasant to take.
has delightfully."- refreshing taste and af-
ter II has put your stomach in clean and
healthy condition. just notice how much
better you look and feel. for besides cor
recting stomach disorders this supremely
good remedy that all druggists every
where guarantee. is a fine tonic that builds
you up and makes you work with vim,
eat with relish and sleep soundly. A
large bottle for 81 90.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
LADY AsroR ENJOYING VISIT.
spends Day visiting Old Friends, Re.
ception by Governor.

Richmond. VA, May 4.--fAdy Astor
spent much of yesterday renewing
friendships of her childhood days
here. She was the guest OF honor Mt
n reception and luncheon this nfter-
noon under the auspices Of the South
ern Womcn's Educational Alliance.
when sho made n brief address.
Governor md Mrs. e. Lee Trinklc
entertained Mt a reception In the Gov
ernor's mansion last night In honor
Of Lady Astor and her party.
Lady Astor addressed the students
Of tho University OF Richmond arid
West Hampton College on the subject
OF modcaty. Sbo said there was n
difference between freedom and rude
ness.
MEN admire tho modern type of
girl" she said. MEN are 40 easily
attracted that It IL shame 60 take
advantage of them. Girls should
struggle 10 help the weaker sex
Young people have tremendous fight
ahead OF them"
She related some Of her experiences
In the war. What saved the world, sh,
declared, was anglo Saxon tradition
and ideals
"The great thing we can learn" eh
declared. rs the spirit OF service 10
humanity"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
b|LLANY'S HOME
INVADED BY FIRE
Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Had an Exciting
Time for Awhile.
epeclRi nisp.tch From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent

FpeclHi risp.tch From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent
Washington. May a.--When the
apartment ~ senator Mckellar of
Tennessee caught FIRE. Monday at
the Portland apartment house. Thomas
circle. there was a great deal of
smoke from tho FIRE and activity on
tho part - the flrc department. but
not great deal ~ damage done,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Harry ~ Rnlany and Mrs m
lany have an apartment ~ the Port
land on the Same foor where the FIRE
occurred. hut they escaped without
any material damage
II was fortunate the FIRE occurred
in the day instead Of at night" said
Mr.. Blllany. FOR the situation though
in the day, was a serious one. and for
awhile looked as though the splendid
structure was IN peril. but rromp,
action on the part Of the fire depart
ment soon removed oil danger, leav-
ins the occupants 90 the house 20 bat.
tle with the sitting smoke and IN,
great volume ot water with which
the building was flooded
Il was not a. home al the time IN,
Gre started, hut arrived there in tim,
o. enter fully into the excitement o
the occasion. Though on the sam,
q or with senator Mcclellan. my aTmrt
ment n FAR removed from his. beinl
on tho south side. while senator Nc
kellar's IL on tho north side How
ever, tho whole house was filed will
smoke. and the usual excitement in
cidcnt Co a firo prevailed"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04

Baker-How many languages docs
your wife speak7
Brayde-Great guns. man, isn't what
she says In one language enough?-
London Tit Bits.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
TO|NSPECTOR WARS
ON LAW V|OLATORS
Weeks Roundup Brings Numer-
Gus Arrests and Many
Heavy Fines.

Arthur Johnson. state motor We
hlcle inspector, who IL also n NOM
Der OF City Council from the First
ward, assisted by Walter Hastings, is
waging vigorous campaign against
automobile owners and operators who
disregard the provisions OF the auto
mobile laws, or deliberately disobey
them and ns n result OF his activities
several arrests have been made and
heavy fines imposed
Inspector Johnson's report for the
week ending April 20 Is as follows:
Walter Malin. Hockessin. using i'm
Magistrate Glucsman; Grover Tush.
using improper tags. fined $40 and
costs by Magistrate Stevens. Of Mid
dlctown: John s. Afford, this city,
using improper tags. fined $40 and
costs hy Magistrate Gluckman; r. w.
i,ovett, Newark, using improper tags,
fined $40 and costs 10y Magistrate
Gluckman. Alfred Stiltz. Newark,
using improper tags. fined $40 and
costs by Magistrate Gluckman; Will
| liam Nj. kenney, OF Houston. using
| improper tags, fined $40 and costs by
Magistrate Stevens Of Middletown
Morris Warwick. this city, using i'm
proper tags, fined $40 and costs by
Magistrate Stradley: James Simmons
no operators license. fined $40 ant
costs by Magistrate Stradley: Walter
II. Winslow. no operators license
fined $40 and costs by Magistrate
Stradley; John weldin. this city
using Illegal lenses fined 81 and cost
by Magistrate Stradley: Joseph sill
yer, no operators card, fined $40 an,
costs by Magistrate Stradley.
BY the use of improper tags Mr.
Johnson said today he meant the us
ling of license tags issued FOR one ma
chine on another. or the use OF tourinl
car tags on trucks and slmlla
changes. all Of which are Illegal an
prohibited under the state law. Som
Of the violations are believed {
be due TO ignorance of the law, but IN
state evidently feels that 'all VIII
drive cars should know the laws
! this time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
GREATER ACTIVITY
NEEDED AMONG men
Or. Ellis Says Ministers and
Women Have Been Doing
Bulk of Church Work.

William 4. ELLIS. religious editor OF
the North American. of Philadelphia.
was tho speaker at the opening meet
ing OF the sixth annual scssion of thu
Delaware baptist state Convention
last night In BETHANY Baptist church.
Elm and Jackson streets.
A spccial musical program was given
by the Bethany church choir under
the direction os J. Il. Slewter. The an
them was "liark. llark, My Soul,
shelley, with solos by Mrs. Horace Hall,
soprano. Mrs. John G.. Ncith, contralto,
aud J. |. Crosaan. hassc.
MIR. Ellis, addressing the large gath
cring ~ laymcn and Baptist church
workers. said that what the church
needed most of all now was greater
activity among men. The ministers
and the women. he said. had been do
ing well enough fur a long time. hut
the mon were often too much disposed
90 think they had done everything
necessary when they had subscribed
tu tho church.
Tho statement of christ. Il am com,
that 80 might have llfc." was too Otter
interpreted 60 mean. n have come tha
Nc might have a new organization
or what not" said Mr.. Ellis What W.
need to cnthuso the people. he con
tinucd. " not new message. hut Z
now enthusiasm IA presenting II. an,
deeper religious conviction amons
the men, especially.
lie said that America represented
to the eyes of the world the spirit ~
Christianity The country was foundc'
IN that spirit and had maintained. h'
thought. pretty we'll that spiri
throughout the moro than three hun
drcd years of its development.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
HOW |ND|N|DUALSC CAN
HELP MAIL SERVICE
Some Helpful Suggestions Is.
sued by Postmaster James
J. English.

Postmaster English makes tho foi-
lowing suggestions to the public show
ing how individual mailers can help
improve the mall service:
Get tho right point of view.
Understand the postal service Is
your service.
Postmaster General Hubert Work
and his assistants, John II. Bartlett,
Paul Henderson, w. Irving Glover,
Harry II. Billany and their subordi-
mates. are ns anxious to give you ser
vice as you are TO receive IL.
/. Give your mail the attention that
YOU expect It to receive from the de-
partment. Let us have your complaints
and suggestions for Improvement.
Criticise constructively.
2. Address your mail plainly.
All mall matter should be addressed
| in the lower right hand corner, and
| the eender's return address, In the
upper left hand corner. Any change
| from this causee delay In the handling
of your mail.
!. Packing See that your packages
are packed carefully DO not attempt
| to mail packages as YOU receive them
| from tho stores.
| BE sure TO put your return card In
side of packages as we'll as on the out
| eide wrapper.
4. See that your home or place OF
business In equipped with n proper
| mail receptacle.
DO not put up n little box, which
YOU know when erecting same VIII
not eerve the purpose for which IL is
erected and in short time be rusted
out.
Use a substantial box or slot In the
door with plate, which will not mar
the appearance OF your property, and
provide proper protection for all your
mail matter and avoid delays In de
livery. You would not think of having
a home without door bell; a proper
mail receptacle is much more import
ant TO you. The lack OF proper mai
receptacles on homes COSTS the Pos
Onlco Department huge sums Of money
every year and at tho same time, de
lays service to you.
8. DO not forward money In ordinary
mail, Il might be lost, and then II II
always an open question. from th'
person who sends the money TO th'
: person who receives the mail. jus
what became OF the contents. II ie no
fair to the honest postal employee e
do this. Money orders cost very llttl
I and are absolutely safe,
2 G. In preparing letters for registra
, ton. Use good strong envelopes. Al
valuable mail should be registered O
insured
, {. Re sure to place your stamps /
the upper right hand corner on a
mail matter. If you use ordinar
stamps for Special Delivery letter
d, or packages, mark Special Delivery
: very distinctly below the stamps.
s. Remember that all improperly pre-
. pared mail delays delivery. which ma
u mean a serious financial lose to you.
> 9. When your address is change
: you should always notify your pos
y office promptly in writing of your O
% and new address. This inforrnatic
9, should also be furnished the puhlisl
ID ere OF your papers and magazines ar
1t other correspondents.
II IS the desire OF tho DEPARTING
n that the public be pleased.
ol James ]. English. Postmaster.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-04
OBITUARY.
Samuel j. Phillips.

Mardela Springs. Md. May A.
Samuel J. Phillips. aged Al years, died
near here on Wednesday of general
debility. He was director in the
Farmers Bank OF Mardela. He was a
retired farmer and merchant. He left
widow and four daughteCs-Alrs.
George Majors. Mrs. Monroe Bradley,
Mrs. Stanly Bailey. all OF Athol. and
Mrs. Laura Lowe of Laurel. Del. He
also left two brothers. George and
John Phillips OF Mardela.