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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
NEW PASTOR ARRIVE

Rev. w. R. Bickerstaff, who was appointed to the Pastorate of the First Methodist church here at the recent annual meeting of the Ala bama conference with his family arr rived Friday night from Greenville, Ala, and were met at the Parson age by large number of the mem bership and an elaborate dinner was served by the parsonage committee. Mir. Bickerstaff preached his first ser mon Sunday morning to a large con gregation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
TEACHER IS INJURED

Miss Ruby Nonnenmacher, we'll known school teacher of this city, was seriously injured Monday night when she was knocked down and dragged a considerable distance by an automobile driven by Rev. J. G.. Burgess of Blue Mountain. Miss Nonnenmacher was crossing Noble street in front of the First Meth- odist church and MT. Burgess was driving north toward his home when the accident occurred. The colli- sion was witnessed by e number of people. X-ray examinations made Tn a local hospital Tuesday showed that Miss Nonnenmacher was seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
VISITS DENTISTS

BELGRADE, Dec. fixing Ale = ander has gone to Paris for 8 few days to see a dentist During his ab- sence the royal prerog gatives will be exercised by the cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
LEAVE FOR FUNERAL

Mir. and Mrs. Parish McEwen and Miss Venita Walker of this city were called to Columbiana today by the death of Mrs. McEwen's father, G. R. McEwen, a deputy sheriff, who was instantly killed by Charles Ray, Jr., a 16-year-old son of Charles Ray, who had been shot down and wound- ed a month before by the officer. The killing of the officer and the fatal wounding of the Shelby county man is reported to have occurred while party of officers were searching for whisky at Rays home, the boy opening fire on McEwen from the window of his home after he saw his father shot down in the front yard. NH sT-rF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
PRIZE BIRDS SHIPPED

A large number of poultry fanciers of Florence are shipping their prize birds to Huntsville, where they will be entered in the North Alabama poultry show to be held there We'd nesday, Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
DRY AGENT. RETURNS

Federal Agent B. H. Crumpton has returned to his headquarters in An niston after attending a session Of court in Heflin, Cleburne county A number of defendants were tried there Monday for violation of the liQuor laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
NEGROES SEEK SCHOOL

Negroes of Jackson are planning to secure funds for a high school here. Committees have been appointed to raise S1,500, and with this amount they are assured of 2,000 more from a fund given for this cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
PUSH ROAD BUILDING

mingham road from the 11-mile post to the Jefferson county line Is pro- gressing rapidly and with favorable weather will be completed with in the next few weeks. Other lead ing roads are being put in good shape before the winter rains set in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
1,1oo LICENsEs ISsuEn

Hieven hundred hunting licenses have been issued so far this season at the probate office. It is believed the number will. reach 1,S0o before the season closes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
TO ENTERAIN TEAM

Thursday evening at O'Clock the Parent-Teacher association of the Tuscaloosa High school will entertain their high school football team at banquet in the cafeteria of the Junior High school building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
TO HOLD BAZAAR

The Eastern Star will have a bs gar in the Masonic hall December 14, Besides all kinds of fancy work they will sell many varieties of home made candy and serve plate dinners with chicken the main dish on the menu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
DAVIS IS REELECTED
Will Contfue To Serve As Acting
 Treasurer Of St. Clair

ASHVILLE, Ala, Dec. 4.-(Spe- cial. )-The commissioners of St. Clair county held meeting in Ashville yesterday, at which time important business was transacted. A. E. Da- wis was re- elected acting county treasurer at salary of one per cent of receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
FIRST CONFERENCE HELD

Rev. George T. Harris, new pre- siding elder for the Methodist church, held the first quarterly con- ference Monday evenning at the home of Rev. Robert H. Jones on Snow street. The board of stewards and others were guests at a. splen- did evening meal served by the Ox- ford pastor and his wife. The stew ards meeting was followed by the conference work of the church. One of the most important matters given attention was the appointment of a superannuate endowment committee composed of S. w. Pate, w. R. An derson, B. B. Walker. J. c. Cox and w. A. Long. pr. Harris, MT. Jones and C. A. Anderson being ex-officio members of the committee. Mrs. Jones was assisted by MisS Ethel Shead of Anniston and Miss Iris Flemming of Birmingham. The board members and visitors present for the meeting were w. R. Anderson, Mrs. Anderson. Dr. Harris, pr. J. F. Hawkins. s. w. Pace, B. B. Walker, w. A. Long. c. E. Strainer, John w.. Alexander. W. s. Draper, E. c. Hum- phries and John B. Fitzgerald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
MEMORIAL HELD

Eufaula lodge, No. 912, B. F. o. E. held their annual memorial at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Mas onic Temple and the service was most impressive, the Memorial ad- dress being delivered by Rev. P. D. Mccormick, pastor of The Church of the Holy Redeemer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
DISTINGUISHED

q has joined so many 'sociations." said Uncle Eben. dat purity soon I'll have to wear uniforms 'stid O regu- lar clothes. es."-Washingt Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
JACKSON WOMAN ILL
Relatives Are Called To Bedside or
 Mrs. Albert Prim

JACKSON, Ala Dec. 4.-fSpecisi Leased Wire.)-Dr, Isham Kimbell, was called here by the critical ill., ness of his sister Mrs. Albert Prim. Her condition was so much improved he was able to return to his duties Sunday night. His sister. Mrs Evie Boyles, who accompanied him, will re- main until Mrs Prim is out of danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
FEDERAL COURT OPENS

Federal court for the middle dis trict of Alabama opened in the fed eral building here this morning with Judge R. A. Call, Jacksonville, Fla, presiding in the absence of Judge Clayton, who had traded benches with the Florida jurist.
 No cases of importance were brought to bar the first day, the time being consumed entirely by uncon- tested charges of distilling. Among the prominent cases to be tried at this term is the indictment charg ing G. Ernest Jones, state senator from Barbour county, with misuse of the United States mail. Judge Call did not mention any specific evil Tn his charge to the grand jury, of which Lawrence Ousley of Eclectic is foreman. He merely cautioned the men concerning absolute secrecy and :expounded the laws necessary to the bringing of incontestable true bills,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
DIR. J. l.. GUNTER

services were open to the public and were conducted by Grand Master Julian F. spearman, Anniston. Ac- cording to figures of George A. Beauchamp, grand secretary of the grand lodge, approximately 500 Masons of Alabama died during the year.
 | Delegates from every county in the state are here Ito attend the annual grand lodge meeting Wednesday and Thursday. The Wednesday morning session will be- featured by the an- nua1 address of MT. Spearman and reports by the secretary and treas urer. That Masonary Is growing rapidly throughout Alabama, is shown by figures of officials of the state organization. The net increase in membership during the year was about 2,500J Reports tomorrow will show that there are approximately 50,O00 Masons in Alabama and about 500 lodges.
 Duncan c. Carmichael of Dothan it is announced, will succeed Mir. Spearman as grand master. The grand master holds office for period of two years, MT. Spearman having been elected in 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
We we cleared the way to make gift choosing easy for women with men to buy for

With our long years of service to men to guide us in the selection of Mems Christmas Gifts, we've as- sembled such stocks as have not been seen in Bming ham in years. Every woman who has man gift to buy Is cordially invited to spend little time looking You'll not be urged to buy---our salesmen will give you the most courteous attention and you be able to do all your gift buying for men at this one good store and be through with the task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05
We invite you to see the most beautiful stocks of new NECKWEAR
 $l to $4

Silks imported from Switzerland from Italy. from Austria, from France. The most exquisite Ameri- can silks. In myriadcolor assortment that is sure to make every cravat wish come true. Each tie beautifully boxed, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-05

O O O '.
 Memorial services for the Masons who died during the year were held tonight at the Masonic Temple. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
CREATION IF FOUR GREAT SYSTEMS |S AIM 0F PROPOSAL
Each Group Would Reach From Chicago to the Pa clfic Coast and From
 Gulf to Canada

WASHINGTON, March IA plan for consolidation of all the railroads west of Chicago into four great systems, each operating over 30,000 miles of line was laid be- fore the interstate commerce com mission today by Hale Holden. president of the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy.
 The object of the vast consolida- ton he proposed, which would go far beyond present government consolidation plans, would be the creation of four such systems as would each reach from Chicago to the Pacific coast, and from the Gulf to the Canadian border.
 Groupings Proposed.
 The Burlington, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Kansas City South ern, Chicago Great Western, Louisi ana Railway and Navigation com pany. Trinity and Brazos Valley, and subsidiary corporations would be In one group. A second group would De HldQe up Ol tne AlCnlSOn, lOpcha and Sante Fe, Chicago and North western, Duluth, Messabe and North crn, Duluth and Iron Range, Missouri and North Arkansas, Minneapolis. St. Louis and Sault Ste. Marie, Chicago and Eastern Illinois. St. Louis South western. Duluth. Winnipeg and Pa cific, Western Pacific, and series of smaller lines.
 In the third group would be placed the Southern Pacific, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Vicksburg. Shreveport and Pacific, Missouri, Kansas and Texas, Toledo, Peoria and Western and other short CT lines, while ownership of the Denver and Rio Grande Western. and the Denver and Salt Lake would be vested one half to each. in common between the second and third groups
 In the fourth group, MT. Holden proposed to place the Union Pacific. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, St. Louis-San Francisco. Chicago and Alton, Texas and Pacific, and Inter national and Great Northern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
 INTERPRETATION PLANS ARE OUTLINED BY DAVIS

PITTSBURG. March 1--Plans for the Americanizatiou Of 7.000,o00 for cigncrs HOW in this country were briefly outlined by James J. Davis, secretary of labor, in an address be- fore the St. David's society. Welsh organization of Pittsburg.
 We have 14,o00,Goo foreigners in America" said MT. Davis, 1000, 900 of whom are living among us with out assuming the duties of Ameri- can citizenship. We propose to en- roll those aliens, to take an annual census of them. in order to provide for them the opportunity to learn what America means and what the privileges and duties of American citizenship are.
 We propose to Americanize the American before analizing America. We propose to make him citizen if he proves worthy of citizenship and to send him whence he came if he proves unworthy.
 Prom all the world there arises a miasma of foul political, economic and social doctrine which breeds q fever of revolt against all law and order, a plague of hate and destruc- ton.
 Tn this new conflict America must hold fast to those eternal principles of right and justice laid down in our fundamental laws. American citizenship must have be- hind it honest patriotism, love and liberty and respect for law. We must stand firm on the principles enun- ciated in the birth of the republic, the right of contract and the right of free labor. We must pledge our selves that representative gvern- ment shall endure"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
NAVAL APPROPRIATION
 BILL PASSED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Senate today approved appropria- tions aggregating $2o.950,000 for modernization of batleshps and re- imbursement of contractors as re- suit of the naval scrapping pro- gram under the Washington arms conference treaty. The House pre- viously had approved the items.
 Included in the naval appropria- tions, contained in the deficiency bill, is s6,500,000 for making changes in Is battleships so as to increase the range of their guns.
 The legislation also increases the limit of cost of the new battleship Colorado and several destroyers and provides SS.4J0,000 for further pay ment of costs in the scrappins pro gram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
JASPER WILL USE. ALL IF EXTRA TAX ON SCHOOLS
Talks Begin ot Annual Flow CT CarnivaI-Strong Ball Team Sought-Lumber-
 man Accidentally Shot
JASPER BUREAU !, THE AGE-HERALD ! Jasper, Ala, March 1

Mayor Cranford and members of the city council declare that all of the recent tax levy here will be devoted to the city schools and the city council has passed the follow : ing resolution:
 Whereas, it has became imper- ative that the city improve its pub lie school system and whereas. 1t Is necessary. in the opinion of the board that school building be erected In west Jasper and gram mar school building be repaired and necessary additions be made to take care of the increasing number of children of school age and a com fortable maintenance of the school system be provided and, whereas the funds derived from the state are entirely inadequate for the mainte- nance and improvement of the pub lie school system ana whereas by constitutional amendment adopted in the November election this city is given authority to levy an addi. tional one-half of one per cent oi tax on real and personal property in Jasper and the same has beer done pursuant to this authority;
 Tt is resolved that the levy o1 this additional tax be devoted en- tirely to the filling up of an ade quate public school system ant this tax be levied from time tc time for such periods as will pro- vide sufficient funds to pay for the necessary school improvements. B, it further resolved that it is thu unanimous consent of this board that the tax be devoted to no other purposes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
 SWEET TOOTH OF NATION HAS GROWN ENORMOUSLY

WASHINGTON. March 1.-The na- tion's sweet tooth has grown enor- mously as measured by the manu- facture of confections and ice cream the total valueN of which was more than half billion dollars in 1922. according to statistics made public today by the census bureau.
 Ice cream manufacture increased PSI per cent in the seven years from 1914 to 1921, the total value for 1921 being s213262,000. as compared with S559S3,000 in 1914.
 Manufacture of confcctions in creased 1O4 per cent. the total being s313,99s,0o0 in 1921. as compared with $1J3.6S6.000 in 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
OVER 3O.000 MINERS ARE AFFECTED BY INCREASE
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per ton and shooting and loading from 501ac to 5Sc per ton.
 All hourly rates will be equtabi. adjusted to average a 12ia per cent increase.
 ''No salaries will be adjusted ex. cept those of division electricians master mechanics and foremen in charge of individual operations.
 No increase In rates is being made in the manufacturing departments. Baird Mixes statement.
 l.. B. Baird, Alabama member of the United Mine Workers interna- tional board. Thursday night de- ciared the wage increase announced were in line with the contentious of the organized miners. but that they would not in any measure slow up efforts of the union to obtain higher wages. He said that the special wage scale 'committee appointed at the convention of Alabama union miners last month would meet in the near future and draw up a wage scale along lines of the January 24. New York award, to be presented to mines employing union labor.
 Miners in Alabama are receiving less than half the wages paid in union fields" said MT. Baird. "Un- rest will continue here until a just scale is recognized. Meanwhile, our membership continues to grow.
 Incidentally. when the federal coal commission ,mmittee comes to Alabama. we hope they will go into the field and get the physical facts. We are going to offer our full CO., operation to them immediately upon their arrival in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
CONSTRUCTION WORK
 BOOM, FORECAST BY LABOR DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, March 1.-(By United Press "A brisk boom in con- struction work with a parallel inn provement in business and industry generally, is opening up throughout the country, according to reports from all the states made public by the labor department today.
 This revival will largely absorb all unemployment and will result in shortages in some sections, the re- ports indicated.
 Only negligible unemployment ex- ists now, due mostly to seasonal con- dtions and this is expected to be entirely eliminated within the next three months.
 The most optimism reports came from the middle west with generally encouraging signs noted in other sec tions. The last encouraging report was from South Carolina, where un- employment conditions were de- scribed as only fair.
 Labor shortages of varying degrees and in several occupations, especially in agriculture in the west, northwest and south were reported.
 Illinois and Ohio have launched especially ambitious building pro- grams and Minnesota and Indiana re- ported a very encouraging indus trial outlook.
 The shortage of farm labor this season Is going to be very acute, the farm labor bureau at Kansas City ad- vised the department in a, general report. This is due to the much larger movement iron: the farms to the cities last year than normally, occasioned by they disparity between agricultural and industrial wages.
 < serious situation is seen by the tureau m view of the large wheat ,rop expected this year. The sup ply of regular farm hands last year, 1t reports. was not equal to the de- nand at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
ATTALLA DECIDES AGAINST SALE OE
 HER WATER PLANT
Power Company Install Gen. erating Unit at Duncan's RiffIe-Rotarians to Buy
 Y. M. C. A. Lot
ssADSDEN BUREAU
 -HE AGE-HERALD Eadsdeu Ala March

At special meeting of the Attalla council Wednesday night it was unanimously decided not to sell the city's water plant. which is being operated under lease by the Alabama Water company. The latter concern had offered to assume the $20, ,000 bonds outstanding against the prop erty for a deed to it. and two weeks ago the council appointed a commit tee to conduct the negotiations. but something came up which made the officials decide to keep the plant and tho council has so informed the Ala bama Water company.
 It is officially stated the property is not for sale and 1t has been per- manently withdrawn from the mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
NOTE OF OPTIMISM IS
 HEARD THROUGHOUT SOUTH

ATLANTA, Gd., Mdrch 1.-NBy AS- sociated Press.)-Optimism pervades the commercial, industrial and finan- cial activity of the Sixth federal re- serve district it was declared today in the monthly business review is- sued by the federal reserve bank of Atlanta. The district is composed of the states of Florida, Georgia. Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.
 Business men say that conditions are nearer normal than at any time since the outbreak of the World war. the review asserted, ad.ing that without exception" reports state tl.at the outlook is bright. and at tn, present time there are ID alarm ing developments ir sight"
 Wholesale and retail trade were both said to reflect better business conditions over January of last year.
 Conditions in agricultural commit mites were described as greatly i'm provedi because of the relatively greater returns received by the farmers for the last season crop. Freezing temperatures experienced in many parts of the district during February were believed to have de- stroyed large numbers of boil wee wills and reduced the amount of wee vii damage to tEe coming crop.
 o O c
 Increase In Cotton.
 Reports indicated a material in- crease planned for cotton acreage. Large quantities of fertilizer are be- ing purchased by the farmers. it was stated. and preparations for the com ing crop are ~el- under wa,
 Debits to individual accounts showed substantial increase over last year, reports declared, and savings deposits were 12.5 per cent greater. Banks were said to be in better shape than year ago and there is every indication they will be able to take care of the crop requir enents with out difficulty.
 Increased production in cotton cloth manufacturing was set forth in reports with orders on hand at the end of the month approximately 80 per cent greater than January last year.
 Building permits made gains also. Atlanta led in dollars with s3,310,110 for January. Jacksonville, Fla, fol- lowed with $Sc5.3s9, New Or leans had $6S5.575.
 Lumber contributed tle picture with reports of improved shipments and orders received by Southern pine mills greatly in excess of normal pro- duction. Mem1era of the Southern Pine association were said to have unified orders filed larger than a: any time in their history.
 Further gains in employment were recorded With extensive building programs under way
 Reports and com unications from member banks were declared to con- tain note of distinct optimism and to give evidence of continued im- provement in financial condi' ions throughout the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
FAMOUS TAPESTRIES ARE HELD AT CUSTOMS

NEW YORK. March 1.-The famous old Rochefoucauld tapestries winch John D. Rockefeller. Jr.. bought for s1 900. 900. still were held at the GUS toms house today while revenue men sought means of collecting some thing on them. Customs agents de- cided yesterday that the tapestries could be imported without duty de- spite their great value. but agreed to hold them "as a courtesy to the internal revenue department" which. is Investigating to see whrcher the purchase by>AIr. Rockefeller was con- summated here or abroad If they were sold in this country, the inter- nal revenue agents would ask Edou- ard Larcade, who made the sale, to pay an income tax on the purchase price
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-02
FARM CREDITS BILL, PASSED BY HOUSE. GO BEFORE CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Senate and House conferees began work late today on the agriculturoal credits bill, passed today by the House. Two meetings were held and it was said prospects were bright for an early agreement.
 The bill includes portions of two Senate bills-the Capper and Len root-Anderson measures-both of which went through the Senate by overwhelming majorities, and before the conference began, House confer ees expressed the opinion that quick action would be had.
 House opponents of the measure indicated today they did not base high hopes on material changes in the conference.