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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
FIRST EXCHANGE CLUB
MEETING AT M0NTEVALL0

Montevallo, Ala, December e.
(speciai.) 1.-THE first regular meeting
Iof the Montevallo Exchange club
since its permanent organization was
held in the basement OF the Methodist
church, luncheon being served by the
Ladies' Aid society. Guests of honor
were w. t. Warren. past president of
the Birmingham Exchange club, and
Van Ormand of Birmingham. C. l..
Meroney was the speaker for the oc-
CASTOR,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
HOUSE FARM BLOC
Still BEHIND BID
Of FORD, BELIEF
Effect on Shoals Through De-
Sertion by House Leader
Discounted by Repre-
sentative AImon

charged by private manufacturers
who obtained the chemical elements
from the Muscle Shoals plant.
Referring to the Ford offer,
Mr.. Dickinson said objection had
been made ito give any individual
the benefits of an Investment of
$105.000,000 and tbligating the gov
eminent for 100000 and the plac-
ing of this great property in a pri-
waite corporation which would have
the added advantage of price control
of fertilizer production and would
gain a manufacturing advantage in
water rights, without supervision CT
control by any government agency"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

The Slaughter houses of Selma
have been granted new scale Of
rates, 90 per cent increase, follow
ing the adoption of a report of a
committee appointed by the president
Of the city council. The butchers of
Selma have waged fight for the
past three weeks against the raise.
and sought to have passed a new or
dinance which would set the prices
for Strengthening animals. The at
torney for the butchers announced to-
day that his clients have not given
up the fight but would organize and
form new slaughter house com
pany in this city. The new rates
adopted Will become effective jan
uary l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

an important incident of day that
proved one of the busiest that NJ.
Clomenceau has had since he landed
on American shores three weeks ago.
His activities began with an early
morning visit to Arlington National
cemetery and ended late tonight with
an address to the Southern society.
in Continental Memorial hall. where
a few months ago the treaties ne
gotiated at the arms conference were
signed. Between time he spoke to
American army officers. most of them
overseas veterans, at the War col
lege and made a pilgrimage to Mount
Vernon.
Message to South
Tho address to the Southern society
was In the nature OF message 10
the south, since the former premier
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

of America to be traitors to her in
her hour of need. If we are wide
awake we will take action in a case
of this sort We cannot hand down
conditions such as these to posterity
or even live among them ourselNA'.
do not be misled by those cranks
who are always tampering with our
constitution. Let the constitution
alone and live up to it, or we will
have further trouble"
The meeting ended by adopting
resolutions calling for adequate
national defense"
At the Speedway hospital, General
Pershing told the wounded soldiers
that the country is honeycombed
with lot of 'isms. with the people
who have 'panaceas to cure all Ills"
He denounced radicals. who are Dor
ing from within" and declared that
they are working hand in glove with
a 'lot of cranks."
General Pershing left late tonight
for Culver, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
It'sFor Piles
Peterson's Ointment

Hundreds Of people have told
me-" says Peterson, chat Peter
sons Ointment is the quickest and
best remedy for piles in the world. :"
For chatting, eczema, old sores and
sore feet. All druggists 35c, 60c,
S1.OO, $3.50, $5.00.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
COUNCILMAN RESIGNS

Councilman ]. Hooper Adams of the
city council has rendered his resig-
nation to the president of the body,
stating that his private affairs make
1t impossible for him to continue to
serve as councilman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
PLAN CEMErERY ApDITIov

The city council last night adopt
ed report which advised the calling
of special election in this city for
the voting of $4,000 to buy an ad-
dition. to the present municipal Gene
terry which Is already overcrowded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
BOOST SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Last Sunday was known as Sunday
School day In all of the churches in
the community. Every Sunday school
reported a greatly increased attend
snce. The Presbyterian church has
organized a mems Bible class which
Is to meet in the Masonic Hall. Dean
o. c. Carmichael is In charge. The
Baptist and Methodist churches have
had large mems classes for several
years. J. r. Lewis is in charge of the
Baptist class and w. A. Weems of the
Methodist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

The new city budget. comprising
all the expenditures to be made BY
the city for the new fiscal year be-
ginning October /. 1922. and ending
September 80, 1928. was submitted to
the city council last night and unani-
mously adopted. The expenditures
provide for an outlay of tl4S,l77.41.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
ExCHANGITEs AID room

The Meridian Exchange, club has
Joined hands with the local Salvation
Army in the army's annual distribu-
ton of Christmas cheer to the poor
and deserving of this city. Every
effort of the Exchange club will be
made to encourage aid for the move
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
PRESIDENT NOMINATES
TWO NEW POSTMASTERS
THE AGE HERALD

Washington. D. C.. Dec.
Alabama postmaster nominations
today were Marion r. Boatwrlght to
succeed b. b. Gather at AshevilIe;
.Erank y, Grove, to succeed C. c.
Hoskin at Montsvallo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
For Raw Sore Throat

At the first sign OF a raw, sore
throat rub on little Musterole with
your fingers.
1t goes right to the spot with a
gentle tingle, loosens congestion.
draws out soreness and pain.
Musterole is clean. white oint-
ment made with oil OF mustard. 1t
has all the strength Of the old fash
toned mustard plaster without the
blister.
Nothing like Mustorole for croupy
children. Keep 1t handy for Instant
use. IS and IS cents IN Jars and
tubes; hospital size, So.
Hetter than a mustard plaster
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
BANKER ON VISIT

Gilmore Higgins, second vice pres
ident Ct the National Bank of Com
merce of New York city was a prom l.
inent visitor in Selma Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
The WEATHER

Alabama and Georgia: Cloudy, prob
ably local rains Thursday and Fri
day; mild temperature.
Mississippi Cloudy. probably local
rains Thursday and Friday. mild tenn
perature, followed by colder Friday
afternoon or night.
Tennessee: Rain Thursday and
probably Friday. mild temperature,
followed by colder Friday afternoon
or night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

70. c. HORTON. Observer
summary OF observations made at sta
tions of the United States Weather Bureau
during the "a hours ending at y. M, Goth
meridian time. December g. 1929:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

George Simmons, young negro,
was arrested late last night by the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
PURCHASE ICE PLANT

The ice plant of the bankrupt Bos-
tick Lumber and Manufacturing COM
pany here has been purchased by Mrs.
Ruby r. Bostick for the sum OF
SAC, 900 and will be operated as the
City Ice and Fuel company, accord
ing to announcement made late yes
terday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

San Francisco had the first trans
continental express route.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07
TO SELL HOSPITAL

An ordinance has been introduced
in the city council for the sale at
public auction of the present Matty
Hersee hospital building and site 1t
has been provided that qualified cleo
tors by special election say by bal
lot whether the money to be derived
for the property shall be expended
on the State Charity hospital that is
now being erected TO take the place
of the Matty Hersee or devote the
money to school Improvement par
poses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-07

police on a charge of theft from two
local hotels of a large amount OF Ia
Bile silverware. With the arrest OF
the negro several hundred pieces OF
silyerware were recovered. which had
systematically disappeared for the
past several months, the police SAID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

the oil is fine and the quantity seems
so assured that the value of oil stock
less doubled in the past few days.
Danville-The city is now selling
empty fruit jars, these being the con
tainers Of liquor which has been
poured out. There are several hun
drcd Of them on hand, and now that
the canning season is in full swing
there has come a demand for them.
Judge Price Withors was consulted
before the containers We're sold, and
ne saw no objection to their being
marketed n a fixed price.
ichnond-Parked in the rear of
the home Of Policeman Wright Fri
day morning was 4 handsome new
car loaded with 90 gallons Of liquor.
The discovery was made by Rev. W.
A. Wright, of the Methodist church.
hLlsJay night officers chased the
IiqCoI-laden car several blocks firing
several shots at it, but it managed 10
e!3de pursuit and took refuge IN the
ICY where it was found Friday. The
car and liquor were confiscated. The
name of the owner OF the car is
known. Three men who were trans
citing the liquor ran off after park
ing the car, which had developed en-
cine trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

Met at noon and adjourned at 3:2O
D. m. until today at L o'clock.
Conference report on the tariff bill
will be submitted TO the House today
and called up tomorrow.
The administration twin coal bills,
designed to regulate distribution OF
fuel during the emergenc" and Tor
creation Of iact-finding commission
were sent 20 conference, an early
agreement being indicated by the con-
ferecs.
BY a vote Of 139 to II approved
conference report or the additional
Judges bill and sent the measure to
the White House. Under the bill the
President is authorized to appoint p
additional Federal judgs.
Demand for impeachment Of Attor-
new General DaugherJy Tor "hlgn
crimes and misdemeanors' III coAnec-
tion with recent injunction proceed
mos were made by Representative
Keller (Republcan), Minnesota, hut
bv an overwhelming vote the question
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee IT, the opinion OF leaders, TINS
cisroses Of it finally.
Abolition OF the railroad labor board
and the setting up in It's place OF "A
dis.gterestcd tribunal Tor settlement
of railroad labor disputes was pro-
poscd in a b;l INTRODUCED by Repre-
sentative Hoch (RepuolicaW, Kansas
Passed two Senate bills to aid in the
nrosacution of war fraud cases. IheY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

Sunday School met last night and the
resignation of F w. Ebhardt as SUI
perintendent was presented. Owing to
duties that were so numerous it was
impossible for him to give the time
to the school that he thought was
necessary for this work he explained.
Upon the accepting of his resignation
he was Immediately appointed teach
cr of the Mems Adult Bible Class.
During the eight years that Mr.:
Ebhardt has been Superintendent Of
the school, it has more than doubled
in size.
M Ebhardt will continue as Presi-
dent Of the Board of Stewards and
Chairman Of the monthly conference
of the Joint session of the stewards
and trustees.
Dr. Howard L. Arnold, who has
been serving as assistant superin-
tendent of the school was appointed
to fill the uneXipred term Of Mr..
Ebhardt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
IN CONGRESS-
SENATE

Net at noon and recessed at l:25 p.
m. until today at - o'clock.
The &5,OOO,0OO Liberidn loan bi''
was attacked by Senator Bor"h ihe-
pu5'icau), Idaho; defended ny Sena-
tor curtis ll>tP " y, i>''''''''' ''''
went over u"'" 'o""S
Senator Borah offered an amend
mert approprI0tinE S20,COO,OOU ioL
reclamation work, asserting that IL
the United States had money TO lend
it would Go better service 10 u''l'@e
II ion the advantage OF JUS OWE peop'O'
Ee commended the CAileu states va" ~
under NO moral ooug'1lon ~ h'"NI M
loan; tnal IL WoU-J 90 .uo PCop.t ".
Liberia no go'0 ana ''o...l o'.'' ,.,.,,
the taking over Oh inc -AI--O''i' - '''
he,
Supporting the attitude OF the State
Department, Senator Curtis SAID Ihe mere
existed moral cohsaIion 10 n"Ae . .ltc
loan IN conformity WIN p.eus-S D.! '"9
previous administration.
The conference report on the bill for
rh, removal of snow and ice within the
pis.rict of Columbia was adopted.
p,,.e5 q House bin giving magis-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
AFTER Mr.. LODGE

The altogether impeccable Mr..
Lodge will, it's assumed, win re-
nomination to the Senate rather
handily in the primary election to-
day. but we do violence to no con-
fdences when we tell the world
that this, the most highly polished
product OF the Back Bay region, is
going to be made TO live hard dur
ing the weeks to come. Senator
Walsh, of Massachusetts, has Just
been made Chairman Of the Sena-
torial Campaign Committee, large
" with the idea that he is to make
it his chief end in lie to see to it
that AIR. Lodge is properly looked
after from the Democratic point
OF view, once the campaign opens
Representatives OF the Senator
ial committee are 70 visit AIassa-
chusetts TO determine where speak
ers OF National note can be sent
to the best advantage. and it IS
certain that every friend OF For
mer President Wilson may be de-
pended upon to perform a mani
fest duty. During the League OF
Nation, contest. Mr.. Lodge was
the particular antithcsis Of the then
occupant OF the White House and
it is certain that the Massachusetts
Senator did his utmosl-Whlch
was a good deal-to make OF Mr..
Wilson one Of the casualties OF the
war.
Wherefore, ii the defeat oi Mr..
Lodge can somehow be encom-
passed in the fail election 4 great
many people are going TO see in
the enterprise a marked degree OF
poetic. retrihutiyc and other kinds
OF justice. Messrs Castor and
Whipple arc the prominent con-
tender, for the Democratic nom-
nation. and we are told that either
would be regarded as worthy Zoe
men Of the Lodge steel, as they,
too. have whatever advantages are
to be found in the Back Bay back
ground Both are men of culture,
and are finely equipped, intellec-
rualN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
THEIR Angry PASSIONS ROSE

The North Carolina post OF the
American Legion has just had 4
meeting, state convention, at
tended by perhaps thousand dele
gates. The question came up of
whether to approve or disapprovc
of the disqualification work of DR..
Sawyer, the personal physician OF
the President, and there was mo-
ton to commend the President
and the Governor OF the State for
their efforts to maintain law and
order in this crisis
Sounds fair enough, and like
wise tame enough, does it not;
But the boys got mad about these
and kindred matters and the next
formal question to come before
the house was whether the use OF
profanity should he cut ont, mas
much as few ladies were present.
Apparently there was little regard
for the scusibiliues OF the gentle
men.
Presumably, ii the officers al
lowed it, the boys talked to the
Germans across the HjudeuburS
line in pretty much the same way
that they talked to one another
across the hall. At one stage OF
the proceedings they resolved TO
refrain from he Use OF "cuSs
words. but the good resolution was
a short duration. Finally it was
agreed to give DIR. Sawyer a good,
seal-browu roast Tor fighting
proper hospitalization,' and the
law and order resolution was put
through in amended form.
But can youbeatit3 Here We're
a thousand men who had gone
forth TO battle to make the world
SAFE Tor democracy. They fought,
blcd. and were ready to die togcth-
er. and be buried ,udcr the pop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
England'S Middle Glass
Is Quickly Passing
(Rv nited Press)

London, Sept. 12.-England is
threatened with de extinction Of what
are loosely termed the middle classes,
.hc backbone OF the Empire" From
ibis stratum have come the majority
of famous English statesmen, poets,
philosophers. scientists and leaders OF
every branch OF thought and activity
Of centuries.
Recently published birth and mar
sation throughout England and
Wales They reveal That for years
children had been multiplying in the
slum areas of London, Liverpool,
MANCHESTER and similar congested
ccnttrs at two or three times, the
middle-class rate. Most experts at
tribute this condition to the heavy
burden OF taxation on the average
citizen.
Marriages in England and Wales
during the first quarer of this yea,
show a startling decrease The cose
of living and abnormal conditions
arising from the war have had 4
marked effect on The number Of mar
riages.
The Government has undertaken to
compile a census showing compare
tive birth-rates in various occupa-
jions and professions. according tc
an official in the Office of the Regis
ter-gcneral, 1t viii be the most com
prehensive report Of it, kind in exist.
cEce.
An official Government statement
said: This census will bring home TO
the public as a whole, the imminent
danger OF the passing Of the middle
classes. The disproportion in the fer
tility Of the comfortable classes and
the slum areas is staggering Popula-
ton is increasing rapidly in sections
unfit for the growth Of healthy, use
ful children, while il is declining with
alarming rapidly m the thrifty and
wealthy sections
The two factors which are steadily
destroying the "middla classes" are:
/. Late marriages and the conse-
quent tendency TO limit families.
>. The marked selfishness Of the
younger ana pleasure loving genera
ton, who founder in The morasS Of
birth control and malthusian doe
tr.nes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
DELINQUENT LICENSES MUST
BE PAID BY OCTOBER |

The new business manager of the
city, Wilder NJ. Rich has been in
structed by Mayor William \. Smoot
to proceed to collect all licenses from
merchants, business and professional
men, automobile owners and others
which have not been paid Unless
these licenses are paid by October
Mayor Smoot announces that he has
instructed the business manager to
proceed under the law to collect these
licenses. No exceptions will be made
it is announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
Has Names and
Names to Spare

to mr..-o-I no-,7o-,b9,----r m N.
bi.+o,,. 81 'bo ,-o'Ij bas han f:scor.
nl.ad Lv lbn poe+ 0air. Uooar+r,a7+
it is believed.
The man lives in Montreal. Cana
da. and IS in the business Of trying to
obtain money from American citi-
zcns by advertising picture puzzle
contests in the newspapers and offer
ing certain prizes Of lewelry to per
sons solving the puzzle correctly.
Several month. 600 the Post Office
Donartn-anf issued f,sud 5rdcr
aoa;',s. ~. n,or ,,dc, +bC ro,na nj
80 60 ,,,' iii S;i,.s,.rsra r~,,5n9,,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
THE COST OF LAWIESSNESS

Three Southern Railway shop
men took q Young man from the
shops at Ashcvillc, y. C., removed
his clothing and bca, him with
whips. They have just been given
q sentence OF seven years at hard
labor at the state prison. the action
OF the Superior court Judge hay
ing attracted wide attention. The
court said ~ long as there Is
a constitution the people will no-
stand for any man or group OF
men decrceing where and when
other men may work. Thi, Is an
atrocious crime. rendered more
atrocious because a helpless boy,
out OF work. who had &c work Tor
q living, was thus rnist-e~.1
Such acts OF brutality have not
paid. They have not paid the men
who have been gully OF the me
cause. or the community in Ha.ch
they have occurred. Just how
erievously these men erred will be
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
ORDERS EQUIPMENT N BY TO.
NIGHT

An inspection Of the Alexandria
Machine Gun Company an 4 check or
its equipment is being conducted this
week by Captain G. Il. Grimm, com
pany commander of Companv I 1lGth
Inf , Va, n. G., Of Winchester. Va
As a caecK Is being made on com
pany equipment, Lieut.. William p
Byrd, commander of the local or
ganization, last night issued an or
der that all men who have in their
homes or elsewhere any property
whatsoever that 5 assigned to thu
company should turn in the same to
the Armoly Hall not later than p
N. today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

realized when it is reflected that
the decision of the court was a
righteous one. The Gazette has
taken occasion to commend the
conduct OF the men on strike in
this section. Once more we are
reminded OF this, by the things
that have transpired elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12
PLAY FOR STRIKERS

Under the auspices of Alexandria
Council No. 5, Order Fraternal Amer
leans, a play will be presented We'd
nesday and Thursday evening in the
Elks' auditorium for the benefit o.
the railroad striking shopmcn. First
will be presented a drama entitled
Lighthouse by the Sea" and this viii
bc followed by vaudeville spcciatieS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

Conferees on the soldier bonus bill
reached a full agreement. The Sim
mons amendment proposing to finance
The bonus with interest from the for
eign debt and the Senate S35O,OOO,0OO
land reclamation project were stricken
from the bill. Senator Snoot (Repub-
lican) and Representative Garner
(Democrat). Texas, withheld their
signatures from the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

Danyi,Ie-Tho Supreme Court Of
Virginia Wi! decide the automatic
S.O. machine question which has
arisen IN various parts of TIE State
recently. Judge NIthcrs IL & declara-
tory opinion, rendered after he had
heard arguments on both sides, has
he.u that the devices are in violation
of the State Anti-GdmbHng act and
has sustained the action u the Mayor
IN declaring chem illcga. II me ponce
court. Lawyers for owners of these
machines have already taken The first
steps toward AL appeal, putting the
-C,le question before the Cour. Of
Appeals. One OF the devices was
mo.O1 INTO ,ke courtroom and was
operated Tor tGe benefit OF the court.
"A strong array OF counsel appeared
algtfng in favor of the legality Of
The chimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

MEDIUM BROWN HAIR looks
best of all after a Golden Clint
Shampoo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-09-12

Nolfo,k-Two brothers, released
from the Portsmouth iaIl, started
home 10 their mother up State yes
terday. They were put i'm jail 20 days
ago at their own request, in an ef-
Iort to cure themselves OF the drug
habit. They believe the cnGeayor has
been effective A month ago they
made application to the authorities
to pe placed behind the bars. where
they would be unable to get more Of
the dope which has been wrecking
lhcir lives. Their request was grant
ga, enough the authorities were skep-
tea. 1rey kept the mems names
secret and did no, allow Etcm 10 go
ON tie official roster.
LynchJWg-Tne nineteenth session
Of LyncAoUrg College VIA open to-
morrow with the largest enrolment
"a history. Inc student body Of mere
than 200 vii. tax the capacity Of the
buildings.