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Evening journal., 1923-02-16
Yesterday in Congress

sion OF the proposal would be moth
ing more than academic. without
final action.
Philippine Delegate de Veyra in a
speech urged the Congress 70 grant
the Philippines the right 10 hold a
constitutional convention as the next
step toward complete independence.
Representative Knutson, OF Min
nesota, in a speech opposed occupa-
ton OF the Ruhr and charged that
France was seeking 10 dismember
the German republic.
Chairman Butler. of the naval az
fairs committee. replied with warmth
that his sympathies were with France
and he doped she can collect every
dollar that is due her"
Representative Vinson (Democrat)'
Georgia, announcing he had broth
er who spilled his blood on the bat
tlehelds of France. declared vehem-
emily that he was "and always VIII
be for France"
Representative Bullwinkle (Dem-
ocraD. North Carolina. a world war
veteran, in an impassioned speech.
declared that after reading the
the statements of Knutson, Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll and all the 9TH
ers of that white-livered, yellow
streaked race will applaud and say
the American Congress is In favor
OF US"
Representative Lineberger (Re-
publican), California. also a world
war veteran. declared Knutson had
'unfurled the German imperial
standard on the floor OF the House
OF representatives.
Congress was asked through the
budget bureau for an appropriation
OF 100000 for a survey OF rubber
production conditions and possibil-
tiles in South America and the Phil
ippines.
The elections committee ordered
favorable report on the Andrews
bill providing that sessions OF Con-
gress shall begin the first Monday !
the Kline resolution for a consti- |
tutional amendment lengthening the |
term Of representatives 10 four |
years.
The Pennsylvania delegation rec
commended 10 Secretary Weeks the /
name Of Representative Thomas S. |
Crago, Of that State. as its unanl-
nous choice for Assistant Secretary |
OF War.
Indian Commissioner Charles II.
Burke and Assistant Commissioner
Edgar r. Merritt before the Indian
committee defended the govern
mcnt's dealings with the Pueblo In
dams.
secretary Hughes Informed the
judiciary committee that foreign
diplomats are permitted to import
liquors into this country under the
general statutes making them i'm
mune from arrest and their baggage
Evening journal., 1923-02-16

immune from seizure. Secretary
Mellon informed the committee he
could not properly furnish Congress
information as 20 the amount OF
such liquors imported.
Representative Cdnnally Demo
craft. Texas, introduced a resolution
for a general Investigation of all
phrases OF the activities OF the vet
erans' bureau.
The public buildings and grounds
committee reported favorably SEN
ate resolution 20 create a commits
sion 10 consider the proposal for
the erection by private persons
within the District OF a monument
al building devoted to arts and in
dustry.
Evening journal., 1923-02-16
IIOTSE

Met at noon February Is and ad-
journed at $40 p. n. until today at
- o'clock.
Had under consideration the omni-
bus naval bill providing for transfer
OF certain vessels from the navy TO
the coast guard and for other pur-
poses.
Under general discussion. Chair
man Campbell. OF the rules commit
tee, was charged with blocking ac-
tlon on legislation proposing accept
ance OF the Henry Ford offer for
the Muscle Shoals project.
Mr.. Campbell replied that discus
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SENATE

SENATE
Met at II a. m. February IS and
recessed at $40 o. m. until II
o'clock this morning.
Just before adjournment after a
spirited, all-day wrangle over the
British debt settlement. an agree
ment was reached for curtailment
of debate and a final vote today.
Senator Reed (Democra). Mis-
souri,, blocked an earlier agreement
and spoke for two hours in oppo-
sition 10 the proposes settlement.
Senator Walsh (Democrat), Mon
tana. opposed the agreement. in
sisting Il meant a remission to the
British OF per cent of the inter-
est on its debt.
Senator Hitchcock Democracy.
Nebraska. also opposed the proposed
settlement in a brief speech.
Senator Pomerene (Democrat) =,
Ohio said he could not agree that
the United States Is making very
great sacrifices and he would sup
port the measure "wholeheartedly."
The agreement for vote as fin
ally reached was suggested by SEN
ator Robinson ,(Democrat). Arkan-
sas. prospective Democratic leader
in the next Congress.
Authority woud be given the
President, II the public interest re-
quires. to declare an embargo on the
expectation of coal under a bill IN
troduced by Senator Lodge (Repub-
lican). Massachusetts.
Direct election Of President and
Vice President and abollehment OF
the electoral college was advocated
by Senator Norris (Republican).
Nebraska. in an address.
Senator Carter Glass. OF Virginia
was designated by the Vice Presi-
dent to read Waehington's Farewell
Address on February %.
A concurrent resolution for the
purchase on behalf Of Congress OF
horal wreath to be placed at the
base OF the Washington monument
on February 22 on the occasion OF
the ceremonies attending the silent
tribute wac introduced by Senator
Lodge.
The extension OF Bancroft place
from Phelps place to Twenty-tbird
street is provided for in a bill intro
duced by Senator Ball.
Senator owen CDemocraD. Okla I
homa, gave notice that on Monday
he would address the Senate on a /
resolution for the assembling in
Washington ot three months world
conference 10 be called by the Presi-
dent.
Elimination OF House amendment
70 the army bill denying retirement
pay 20 Maj. Gen. Harbord former
deputy chief OF staff. who has enter
ed private business as an executive
official, has been agreed 10 by the
conferees
Democratic members OF the mill
tary affairs committee said they were
prepared TO block action on the NOM
nation OF Brig. Gen. Hanson E. Ely
TO be major general, succeeding Mai 1
Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite, recently
ordered retired. until the circum-
stances surrounding Gen. Cronkhite's
retirement have been officially in
quired into.
Evening journal., 1923-02-16

All-over braiding in black SOU
tache is used on jackets OF sand.
kings blue. tomato red and jade
green.
The very latest use OF these gay
bandana handkerchiefs is the new
handkerchief blouse which can be
made with two OF them.
Evening journal., 1923-02-16

Every woman knows what Mallinson's Thtstldu
yard Is brand new and absolutely perfect; you
his is the lowest price ever quoted genuine
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
BILL DRAF TED To
END HANGING AND
SUBSTITUTE CHAIR
Senator lnzer's Measure Pro-
videS For EIectrocution
Of Condemned Men
GADSDEN BUREAU
THE ACE-HERALD
Gadsden. Ala Junc 10

The electric chair Will be substi-
tuted for the gallows in Alabama If
a bill prepared by Senator ]. C. In
ger of this county becomes a law.
The draft of the measure was COM
pleted today and Will be introduced
at the July session of the legisla-
ture. 1t provides for the electrocu-
ton of all condemned prisoners at
kilby prison at Montgomery and au-
thorizes the state convict board to
provide the necessary equipment Il
also stipulates that the warden at
kilby prison will be the executioner
and that nobody may witness an
execution except few state Off
Gals, two physicians. a spiritual ad-
wiser of the condemned and members
of his or her family.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
TO OPEN NEW RESORT

Work has begun on a new resort
which is to be built at Keen's Mill,
on Hurricane creek. IA miles west of
Tuscaloosa. and it is expected to be
open to the public in about 80 days.
Besides a large swimming pool a
drawing feature of the place will be
the rebuilding of the old mill dam,
which will furnish considera BILE water
power for current and light. Other
improvements include dancing pa
vilion, bath house and swimming
equipment. The new project will be
operated by G. C. Reynolds of this
city, who states that last July ap-
proximately $500 people from Biz
mingham, Tuscaloosa and adjoining
towns spent the day at this place
when there were practically no i'm
provements and for this reason he
Is most optimistic over the new
project.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
GEORGIAN JAILED
AFTER KILLING Of
C[EbURNE CITIZEN
Atlanta Man Said To Have
Claimed He Shot To Save
Fathers Life
ADMISSION BUREAU !
THE AGE-lIERALD
Admission, Ala, Juno IS

A. w. Giles, a Cleburne county
man, who lives near the Georgia
line in that county, was shot and
killed instantly late Sunday night
by Harry Paul Haynie of A Hayden
street, Atlanta, after the automo
biles OF the. two men had collided
near the Muscadine camp ground
according to officers. Young Haynie
drove on to Helm after shooting
Giles three times and surrendered
to Sheriff Jackson, arrangements be-
ing made in the Cleburne town Mon
day to hold a trial for the Atlanta
man one day this week. Reports
of the killing reaching Admission
were to the effect that the Giles
car struck the baggage equipment
of P. X. Haynie, who was en- route
from Atlanta to point in Missis-
sippi and that Giles attempted to
shoot the elder Haynie after the
argument between the men had
reached dangerous point. Young
Haynie stated to officers in Heflin
Monday that he fired three shots
from the rear seat of the car after
Giles had drawn pistol and leveled
it at his father, who was on the
front seat of the car, two of the bul-
lets going through Giles neck and
the other one lodging in his breast
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VETERAN DIES
Aged HcfIin Civil War Survivor
Is Dend

HELM Ala. June 1S.-tSpeeials)
o. f. Cunningham, IS years old, died
at his home here. after an illness OF
several months duration, having been
stricken by paralysis about one year
ago. He had been resident of Hef-
lin for the past ten years being pro
prietor of the Alexander hotel.
His wife preceded him to the grave
about seven years ago.
He enlisted in the Confederate
army at the age of Il and served
throughout the war in the cavalry,
and was true and loyal to the Lost
Cause.
The remains were sent to Cumber-
land. Tenn, Saturday afternoon for
burial.
He is survived by three children,
Mrs. H. s. Guiseman Of Birmingham.
and Claud and Oscar Cunningham OF
Heflin and LonE Beach. Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
ABANDONS POLAR FLIGHT
Amundsen Calls on Dash Across
Frigid Regions

CHRISTIANA, June 1s,-(By Assoc
ciated Press Capt Road Amund-
sen has abandoned his proposed flight
across the North Pole by airplane, it
was announced this afternoon by the
Norwegian minister of defense.
The minister received message
from Leon Amundsen. brother OF
Rcald, which read Just received
the following kilograms dated Nor
wick. Alaska: Trial flight held
May 1. Result very unsatisfactory.
Sorry forced abandon proposed
llIEht. HIVE WrItten'.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
PAVING BEGINS WEDNESDAY

Lasley Brothers, contractors, an
nounced today that Wednesday they
would start the work of paving the
intercity highway that will connect
Gadsden. Alabama City and Alfalfa
and will be a link in the Birming-
ham. Gadsden. Guntersvire and
Huntsville highway. Kyle avenue is
to be paved for a distance of nearly
a mile and half through Alabama
City, and then the state and federal
commissions will carry the work to
Alfalfa, completing three miles of
what promises to be one of the
finest boulevards In Alabama Ali
financial arrangements were APP
DrOyed TODAY
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
ORGANIZE LIBRARY


ATHENS. Ala, June iS.-CSpecial)
The recently organized public library
Of Athens has begun operation. 1t
is at present quartered i'll small
room in the court house. This is
merely temporary: capacious room
is being prepared in the Masonic
hall, a librarian has been employed,
and a substantial sum placed in the
trca sury
The books have been we'll selected
and censored. Some of the book con-
tributions were exceptional.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
DIPLOMAS AWARDED
Eleven Graduate At University OF
Alabama Vocational Department

UNIVERSITY, Ala, June 10
Especial. 1.-The University of Ala
bama vocational department this
week gave II diplomas. The degrees
rendered vary from law and teach
ing to mechanical engineering and
acetylene- welding. The men are:
william P. Beasley. Louisville, Ala.
law; John NJ. Hawkins, Glen Allen,
Ala, law; John J. Feinour, Mulga,
Ala. law; John Massey Edgar, But
Ter. Ala. law; William Fl. Black.
Union Grove. Ala, teacher; Ira L.
Helms, Clio. Ala, teacher; Ramsey
NJ Reed, Tuscaloosa, Ala. mechan-
ical engineering; William ]. Porter,
Ensley, Ala. chemical engineering;
Marvin S. Essary. Tuscaloosa. Ala.
automobile mechanic; William H.
Nolan, Tuscaloosa. Ala. accountant;
Percy A. Wilson, Pineville. Ala. ace
tylene- welder. There remain now 149
vocational students at the University
of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19

Following a recent DEMONSTRATION
in beef canning in the Ralph com
munity, conducted by Miss Isadora
Williams, homo demonstration agent
here, a steam pressure Gamer has
been purchased by members of the
club and during this week two days
will be devoted to the canning OF
hundreds of pounds of meat for use
of the people Of Ralph. Two days
have already been devoted to this
object
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
BAPTIsTs START DRIVE

Sunday was great day at the
First Baptist church. The Sunday
school, with Lawrence Gellerstedt as
superintendent, held a banner day.
Plans are on for an Every One Win
One" campaign SO that every boy.
girl, man or woman in Troy may be
in Sunday school. Every available
seat was taken at the morning
service, conducted by Rev. Owen Mo-
ran. associate pastor. Special music
was rendered by the choir. Large
crowds attended the Senior, Junior
and Intermediate Baptist Young Peo-
pies union. Another splendid serv-
ice was held in the evening and six
additions to the church were made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
NEGRO IS KILLED
BY EXPLOSION Of
BARREL Of PAINT
Three Other Persons Are In
Hospital As Result Of In
jurieS In Blast
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU |
THE AGE-HERALD !
Tuscaloosa Ala Luna LIZ |

Gene Searcy, negro, was instantly
killed early this morning at Fox,
seven miles from here. by the explo-
sion of a barrel of tar paint caused
ftom spontaneous combustion. The
negro was sitting on the barrel at
the time. Bob Chandler and j. L..
Clements. white men. and sam Bose.
negro, who were near, were injured
seriously, but were reported to be do
Ing fairly we'll at a local hospital
late today, where they were brought
shortly after the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
TO ENTER POLITICS

A farm labor political conference,
an organization said to be composed
of delegates from all of the locals
of the Etowah county branch Of the
American Farm union and the vari-
Gus labor unions of the city has
been formed here with w. j. Martin
OF Altoona as president and j. A,
Ferguson of Gadsden as secretary. 1t
is announced that the organization
will take a hand in local, state and
national politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
SCOTT DRIVE STARTS

Congressman w. B. Bankhead
chairman of the Boy Scout campaign
committee. stated Monday that the
two days drive in Walker county,
which started Monday for the pur-
pose of raising $1,000, to be used in
financing the scout movement in this
county, had started off auspiciousIy
and that he felt confident that the
people of Walker will go over the
top in their usual liberal manner
Ten minute speakers covered the
county Sunday, speaking in the inter
est OF the drive at each service in
this county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Don't lose sight Of quality. No mat
ter how low the price may be, golf
clothes should be true to their prom
ises-else the man who fell in love
with them at first sight may wish he
had been gifted with second sight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
FARMER BROWNS
Opp Man Loses Life When Bathing In
A Mill Pond

OPP, Ala, June 1S.-(Special Leased
Wire Sam Powell, farmer living
six miles from Opp, drowned Satur-
day afternoon in Jackson's mill pond.
Mr.. Powell was in bathing and be-
came entangled with water lilies and
grass. Searchers were unable to To-
cate the body until after all the
water had been turned off, which
took about three hours. Mr.. Powell
leaves a widow and seven children
Funeral services were held at Beula
church at o'clock Sunday afternoon,
with interment in Beulah cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
EVANGELIST BEGINS
REVIVAL AT JASPER
Rev. George Tucker OF Memphis Is
Conducting Services

JASPER, Ala, June 1S.-(Special)
Rev. George Tucker, evangelist of
Memphis, Tenn. opened a series of
revival services at the First Meth
odist church of Jasper Sunday. Rev.
fuckers subject Sunday morning
was What 1t Cost Christ To Be The
Savior" In the course of his sermon
Rev. Tucker mentioned three items
of cost to Jasper in order to have a
successful revival namely, earnest
ness, prayer and sacrifice. Rev
Tucker was greeted by large audi
ences at both services Sunday. The
feature of the meeting is the music,
conducted by r. l.. Terbeville, the
evangelist's song leader.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
DIR, ORR breaches

DR.. E. L. Orr of Nashville, Tenn.
secretary of the board of national
missions for the Presbyterian church
u. S. A. for Alabama and Tennessee,
preached at the Columbia Avenue
Presbyterian church here today in
the absence of the pastor, Rev. Her
man L. Turner. who is attending the
International Rotary convention in
st Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19

The Chamber of Commerce will
send a committee before the county
commissioners at their next meeting
to ask for tax exemption for all new
factories working so or more per-
sons. 1t has been decided to ask for
nothing less than a fiVe-year eXemp-
ton. The city council will also be
asked to exempt all new industries
from taxation for 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
OFFICERS CHOSEN

HEFLIN, Ala, June 1S.-(Special.)
At a regular communication of Dali
las lodge. No. 22S. A. f. & A. NJ, at
Chulafinee, held saturday afternoon
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Harbon Throw
err, worshipful master; Henry. Pad
gett, senior warden; r. l.. Moore,
junior warden; J.. o. Thrash, senior
deacon; George w. Jones, junior
deacon; c. j. Payne. tiler; w. II.
Haywood. chaplin; w. B. Thrash,
secretary; J. w. Grubbs, treasurer.
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TO ATTEND FUNERAL

Dr. w. e. Bingham, member of the
state board of pharmacy, will attend
the funeral of e. =. Gait at Selma
tomorrow. DIR. Bingham, acting Sec
rotary, sent out messages to the other
members of the board announcing the
death of Mr.. Gait, who was secre-
tary of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
CAMPAIGN rs PLANNED

A drive for new members of the
Tuscaloosa farm bureau will begin in
this county Monday, June %. Two
workers from the state organization
will be here to assist in the cam
paign. Allen Northington, secretary
and manager of the Alabama Farm
Bureau Cotton association, will be
here June 20 and a meeting of the
executive committee of the local farm
bureau will be held to talk over mat
terS pertaining to the bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
MAsONs ELECT OFFICERS

Officers have been elected by
Calhoun chapter. Royal Arch Masons
for the next year, as foilows: W. -
LLOYD. high priest: Rutherford Lap
slew. king; w. S. Wyche, scribe; G
r Reid, treasurer NJ. A. Aldridge
secretary: r. w. Goodlett, captain
Of the host; J. w. Spradley, principa
soiourner; w. w. Wakefield. Roya
Arch captain Rev. l.. N. Claxton
chaplain; Bruce Evans, master o.
of second veil; L. ]. Raemon. master
of first veil; T. A. Moore. sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
PROMINENT COUPLE WED

A marriage in which many Ala,
bama people will have cordial anu
intense interest was that sunday
morning of +. NJ. Nixon and MRS.
Essie Walker, which was solemnlzed
at o'clock at the home OF rev.
Robert Fl. Jones in Oxford.
ford.
Mr. Nixon is widely and favorabiy
known in this county, having mace a
splendid race for the state senate IN
the primary last year. He has proba,,
bly more personal and fraternai
friends than any other man III INC
county. and his bride Is very popu-
lar Young woman, and one who pos
scsses many lovable traits Of char
ut q
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19

Miss Ruth Paul and Mr.. Coley
Moore were married Sunday after
noon at Springhill. Rev. Floyd per-
forming the ceremony. The young
couple motored to Springhill Sunday
morning and were married that aft
ernoCn IN the presence or friends at
the home of relative. Both are
splendid young business people of
Troy. They are at home to their
friends at An apartment on Elm
street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
FEDERAL ATTORNEY SPEAKS

T. D. Sanford, United States DIS
trict attorney of Opelika, addressed
a large audience at Phenix City Sun
day afternoon, on the subject of
obedience TO law, under the auspices
of the Phenix- Girard Improvement
league. This league was organized
about a month ago for the civic and
moral development of the Twin
Cities. 1t is planned by the league
to have a number of prominent
speakers address the people of Phc
nixGirard along lines of civic I'M
proyement
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
NEWSPAPER MAN GAINING

T. r. Gordon. editor of the Annis-
ton Star, who has been i'll at ms
home on Tyler Hill for the past two
weeks, was able to be at his of1lce
for short time Monday morning
The Admission newspaper man Is re-
gaining his strength slowly. but will
probably be able to resume his duties
this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19

The tank battalion left here for
Talladega Monday to take part IN
The b,s military pageant to be
staged in that city Tuesday. Half
dozen or more national guard and
regular army units are schedulea
to take part in the exercises ana
arrangements are being mace py
a large crowd of visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
DRY VIOLATION CHARGED

w. H. Bonds of Golden Springs
Sheriffs Collie Sparks, Sidney CobD
and w. H Pruitt on charge OF
violation of the prohibition law; Inc
officers allege they found whisky
in his home. While raiding near
the city Sunday the same OFFICERS
arrested four white men on charges
of being drunk in a public place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
LIGHTNING STRIKES OAK

A big oak tree on University ave-
nue., adjoining the property of the
historic old governors mansion, used
when Tuscaloosa was the state CAPT
tai was struck by lightning during
the electrical storm yesterday after
noon. Splinters from the tree shat
tered the windshield of passing
automobile but no one was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-19
Big MERGER RUMORED

A rumor has been going around
Jasper for several days that three
great coal companies would merge
their interests in Walker county
July l. They are the Empire Coal
company, with mines at Empire; the
Corona Coal company, with mines at
Corona, Coal Valley and Townley,
and the DeBardeleben Coal company
with mines at Sipsey.