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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
GADsDEY HAS QUIET HOLIDAY

\ Sunday quiet hung over Gadsden today Union services were held at the Eleventh Street Methodist church where the sermon was delivered by Rev. E. R. Clarkson of the First Christian church. Stores, business houses and public offices were closed for the day. There was no football game, as Jefferson County High can
 celled it's scheduled game with Etowah High. Many football fans went to Birmingham and Atlanta. The city welfare department direct ed distribution of Thanksgiving of- rering made by the school children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
TO LAY HEAvIER RAILS

The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad has appropriated funds to lay heavier rails on it's branch between Gadsden and Hunts vile, according to unofficial but re- liable information here. Eighty pound rails will displace the 60- pound rail now laid. A bridge or fill will be constructed over the dry creek swamps near Guntersville, ac- cordIng to the same information, and preparations are being made for a heavy traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
THANKSG|V|NG DAY QUIETLY OBSERVED
Two Special Trains Operated From Tuscaloosa For
 Gridiron Contest
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE

TuscaIOOsa. Ala, Nov. 20
 Thanksgiving Day was spent very quietly, but was more generally ob- served in Tuscaloosa than in pre- vious years. Despite the pouring rain, two special trains to Birming- ham Thursday morning carried large crowds to attend the Alabama lor- ida football game. There were no special attractions here and many who expected to spend the day hunt ing remained at home on account of the weather. Nearly all the busi- ness houses and offices were closed all daY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
TO PLAY BASKETBALL

The students or the LOWndeS County High school have recently or ganized two strong basketball teams, one composed of boys and the other girls. Preparations are being made to make the court one of the best in the state. Professor Crane, the teams enthusiastic coach. will soon place an outstanding challenge to. all high school teams in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
MRS. GOLS0N DIES
Leading Citizen Of Fort Deposit
 Passes AHaY

FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Nov. 29.- (Special.)-A cloud of sorrow how CTS over the town of Fort Deposit to- day, caused by the death of Mrs. Georgia K. Golson, one of the coun- tvs most esteemed women. The de- ceased was the widow of the late Louis Knight Golson. Mrs. Golson died at the home of her son, Walter Golson, on the Highlands. Surviv- ing her are two sons and one daugh- ter, Mesrs. W. K. and II. l.. Golson, and Mrs. Cecil F.. Hawkins of Fort Deposit, Ala. Interment was made in the family burial lot at the Fort Deposit cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
PHOTOGRAPHING GRAVES
Jewish Soldiers Resting Place Being
 Marked For Relatives

PARIS, Nov. 29.-(Jewish Tele- graphic cy.)-Graves of Ameri- can soldiers of the Jewish faith in the National American cemeteries in France are being photographed so the fallen soldiers relatives in the United States may see where their dead rests. The work is carried on under the auspices of the Jewish welfare board in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
CoUNTRy CLUR TO ELECT

The annual election of officers and governors of the Gadsden Coun- try club will be held at the club house Monday night, December 10. Plans for financing the club for the coming year will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
TO TEACH TERRACING

Three terracing demonstrations will be put on in the county begin ming December 4. The demonstra- tions will be under the supervision Of L. C. Lebron of the engineering department at Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
PAVING CONTRACT LET

The city has let the contract to pave Queen City avenue to the Ala bama Great Southern depot and part of Maxwell street, to Skinner and Maxwell. The total cost will make s22.000. The city will put on an eX- tensive program of sidewalk paving in the Snring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
MEN,s CLASS WING

The First Presbyterian mems Bible class won a prize of $2.50 for having the largest number present at the boys psychology conference Monday night. Another prize will be offered to the Bible class at. the conference next Monday night having the larg- est number present. Troop No. ?, Boy Scouts, will have charge of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
T0 OPERATE LARnRArnRY

Miss Katie May Wilson of the state department of health has arrived in Tuscaloosa to take ch-rge of the branch laboratory here to be opened about January 1. The laboratory will serve Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Pick ins. Hale and Sumter counties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
ORPHANS ARE REMEMBERED

A carload Of useful things were sent to the Baptist orphanage Wed nesday afternoon. There was a great variety of things. lumber, corn, hay, flour, sugar, little chairs for children, syrup and all kinds of food stuff. All of the articles were donated by the people of Tuscalosa county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
HIT BY DlNKEY CAR
Corona Youth Loses Leg And Both
 

CORONA. Ala, Nov. 29.-(Special.j Robert Ramsey, 17-year-old son of A. M. Ramsey, prominent merchant here, was seriously injured Thursday by a dinkey car while working at the steam shovel of this place. Young Ramsey was rushed to the Corona hospital, where one leg and both arms were taken off. He is in a critical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
COLONEL HOOD INJURED

Col. O. R. Hood prominent local lawyer, suffered a sprained right hand and severe leg bruises when he stepped off a coal chute cover, which turned and precipitated him to the side walk on Fourth street, near Broad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30

for not less than 5000 members for the local Louisville and Nashville Railroad Young Mems Christian as- sociation has been run with Charles W. Matthews, master mechanic of the local shops of the Louisville and Nashville, as general chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
HUNTSVILLE MAN SPEAKS

tenant governor of the Alabama dis trict, was the principal speaker at the Kiwanis club meeting Wednes- day. It was decided to hold the ladies' night banquet at the Busi- ness and Professional Women's club rooms January 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
FAVOR MADDEN, PLAN

Upon her return from Nebraska, Mrs. W. B. Edmundson, one of Ala bama's farmers union delegates to
 the annual convention of the national organization of the farmers, declared that the Madden proposal for the awarding of Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford was adopted by the convention without a dissenting voice. Mrs. Ed murdson appeared before the com mittee which recommended the Mad den proposal to the convention. The legislature committee of the national union of the farmers was ordered to have representatives at Washington when Congress opens to advocate the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30

Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Bro Wages of Oakman and was followed by burial Tn the Berry cemetery. Mir Baker is survived by 8 wife, two sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
NEW ExCHANCE CLUE

Following an organization dinner given at the local hotel, the Ex- change club of Decatur has effected temporary organization with Capt Joe Wood as president; F. B. Peebles, vice president, and Ingold Timber lake, secretary. A charter for the organization has been applied for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
RUSH TO PUBLIC WORKS

Many people from farming sections are coming to public works here and to neighboring mines. The rush from the farm is probably due to poor crop this year, caused by the weevil and worm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
BANQUET yS PLANNED

The Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity of the University of Alabama will give a banquet at the Burchfield hotel December 10. Plates will be laid for 4e and it will be an elaborate af- fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30

c. o. Bottoms principal of the Central High school is concluding an eight-weelIs' course for farmers at Morris school house. Although only 16 farmers enrolled for the course there has been an average of 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
IT INLICTMENTs RETURNED

The fall tern. of the federal court here adjourned Wednesday after noon after dfsposing of several minor cases. Eleven indictments were re- turned by the grand jury and the cases will come up for trial at the next term of court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30

ginning at 1 o'clock. Three degrees were conferred in uniform. The Masons over the county had been in vited to attend but owing to the in- element weather only 8 few visitors were present. Lectures were given by T. R. Searcy of Spring Hill, dis trict lecturer, and IT. s. Hall of Montgomery. A luncheon was served at the Masonic temple at 2 o'clock.
 LOVELY THINGS for less-she will surely be delighted if you buy them through the Gifts for Her" column in the Classified Section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
MAY SpEFD-RTT,

It's all right 10 speed on the newly paved street of Alabama City ac- cording to Mayor R. A. Burns and Police Chief C. C. Bryant, providing one is prepared to pay a fine up to S100 for the privilege. A speed sop is directing offenders to court. The speed limit on this stretch of hign- way is 10 miles per hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
SCHOOL NEARs COMPLETION

Gadsden's new s150,000 high scnool will be completed about January l, according to Architect A. D. Simp- son. It is declared to be the last word in full architecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
CYrpIn IS RTSV

Seven Et0Wah county couples cele- brated Thanksgiving by plighting their troth, this number of marriage licenses having been issued Wednes- day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
DREADFUL
InanisltivI

Inquisitive Suitor-She doesn't smoke does she?
 Little Sister-Oh, yes. Why, she smokes something terrible. She smokes like a fish.-Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
rI-cu NIACHINERY sIIIPPED

From 10 to 2 car loads of ma ehinery have been shipped from the Gadsden ear works To various shops or the Southern system, according
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
CORONA IMPROVES

Corona is improving very much with the addition of buildings and the working of the roads. A new street has been formed here recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
mY. CAMPAIGN ON

awarding of Muscle Shoals to Henry
 Ford, according to the Madden plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
KELLER BACK HOME

W. s. Keller, state highway engi- neer, who has for more than a month been at a hospital in Rochester, Minn,. undergoing treatment, has re- turned to Montgomery. At Roches- ter he submitted to a serious ope- ration, but appears to have quite re- covered from his illness, although he Is little thinner than when he left Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
FARM CoURsE ENDs

to Supt. C. H. Bradley. It Is stated that 175 of the 600 employees have been given employment elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
Republicans In Warm Controversy Ouer Montgomery Postmastership

which he denied that he and others sought to defeat the republican tick ct and declared that he and MT. Scott were fighting the republican battles in Alabama when MT. Street was serving the democratic party" He asked Mir. Street to say why he changed his original recommendation and requested the appointment of MT Lifsey. MT. Streets candidates are the kind of republicans that only appear when there is a prospect of $4,200 job," said MT. King.
 The letters bearing on the contro- versy have been forwarded to the post office department at Washing ton. Friends of MT. Scott. the third candidate for postmaster, have also informed the department that during the campaign last year MT. Scott, in- stead of fighting the republican ticket in Chiffon county, was in Washington, where he was taking part in the national campaign for the election of the republican ticket Three Are Eligible.
 The controversy has developed an interesting situation. regarding the fight for postmaster at Montgomery. Three persons are eligible under civil service rules for the position. They are John B. Patterson, who served as acting postmaster for several months following the retirement of c. T. Fitzpatrick, democrat; Roy A. Lifsey, who succeeded MT. Patterson as act ing postmaster, and MT. Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
HIP IS BROKEN

l.. J. Harbin. 73, who lives near Berry and peddles to this place twice each week. fell and broke his left hip while working at home Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
.En CITIZEN DIES

Charlie Baker, prominent S1-year- old citizen of Berry, died at his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30

SELMA, Ala Nov. 29.-D. P. Walk CT, 46, former mayor of Montevallo, was brought to Selma mortally wounded Wednesday evening and died at $ o'clock this morning at a local hospital. the result of three cornered duel in which Allan Mahan, his life -Jong friend, was killed, and Dewey Lucas, participated. Mafan died at Wilton late Wednesday aft ernoon on the way to Selma and the body was carried back to MonteVallo.
 The shooting which resulted in the two fatalities occurred at o'clock Wednesday afternoon in Walkers cafe, according to Montevallo cit izens. who recounted the affair from Reid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30
THIRD MAN ARRESTED
 IN SHOOTING SCRAPE
Second Man Dies From Wounds In
 Gun Battle At MOntevallO

COLUMBIANA, Ala, Nov. 29.- Dewey Lucas. who is alleged to have shot and fatally wounded D. r. Walker at Montevallo yesterday, at which time Walker Is said to have slain Allan Mahan in a three-cor- nered fight, was captured at his home today and lodged in jail here. Lucas and Mahan are said to have started trouble when they entered Walkers restaurant and all three pulled guns and began firing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-30

MT. King has circulated 8 printed statement in reply to Mir. Street in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-10
Securities Markets !.
Reflect Uncertainty

NEW YORK> June -9.--speculative un-
certainty over the future trend of business
and the outcome of the German repara-
lions tangle was reflected in the restricted
trading In the securities markets and the
heaviness of foreign exchange this week.
The averages of Industrial and railroad
stocks recorded moderate net gains, buy
ing of the carrier issues, which featured
the trading, being based on high current
earnings record Breaking carloadings and
hopes of dividend increases and rSsunip-i
tions. .sqAs.S 8 I
While the demand for forward deliveries
of steel and iron products has slAckened.
May pig iron and steel inget production
broke all records. steel ~ingOt OUTPUT OK
ceeding the 100000 tons a month mark
for the first time. European demand for
cotton and copper has Improved.
Ono OF the most important developments
OF the week was tho increasing attention
being paid by the financial community to
the foreign situation. Reports that the
335. 0o0. 900 Austrian loan to be formally
placed on the market Monday already had
been over subscribed by Informal subscrip-
sire on the part OF the American bankers
to assist in the economic reha Utilization Of
Europe. The presence abroad of three
high officials of international banking
firms Is expected in some quarters to give
aome tangible evidence on the reparations
problems in the next few months. One
of these bankers has been abroad five
months on mission described by his
friends as gathering together loose ends
OF financial and political conditions in
way to forward an arrangement more
likely to be attended with ultimate sue
cess than any that could be expected from
the first formal German feeler so promptly
the newer one which may meet with the
Eama fate"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-10
DELAWARE OPENS
HEART RECEIVE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
CONTINUED From Page Onc)

ton given him by Senator Dupont
and his host for the day senator
Ball, that Wilmington was faced by
a scarcity of labor and said the city
and other cities confronted by SINH
lar conditions should be conGratu-
lated.
The present situation in Industry
the President said, was due TO d
realization by the American people
that to cure postwar Ills they all
must get down to work and build
anew, he said, and then, continuing
his discussion of world problems:
1--WE would not be happy in the
United States if the civilized world
were continually in distress. We
can't live for ourselves any more. /
want America to make sure OF It's
present and It's future and then give
as 1t can to restore peace and pros
perity throughout the world
The President also spoke at New
ark, the first stop on the 75-miie mo-
tor ride from Wilmington to this
city, addressing his remarks to the
graduating class and students of the
women's college of the University OF
Delaware, who gathered in front OF
their main building and greeted HIM
with song and cheers.
o o o
Sees Historic Spots
In this address Mr.. Harding made
the statement reiterated later at sew
eral towns that he appreciated the
cordial welcome, but realized mat IL
was extended not to Warren Hard
ing hut to the President Ct the
United States and the government ne
repr. sents.
Continuing southwark the presi-
dential party paused at Cooche
bridge, while Senator BAH pointed
out that it was there that the
American flag first was unfurled IN
battle. A little later, out in the open
country, the presidential car came
to a stop to allow the chief execu-
tive and Mrs. Harding to salute
veteran of the Civil war standing az
the roadside with his old musket at
present arms beside ladeu steer
engraving of Lincoln
The President continued to smyrna
where the mayor, in introducing
him from the steps of the post Of
flee, proudly proclaimed that TINS
was the greatest day in the history
of Smyrna, for never before had 1t
entertained President.
The President responded briefly
and introduced Mrs. Harding as the
boss of the White House,
Reaching Dover the old and quaint.
capital of Delaware, late in the art
ernoon, ME- ana MIS-. iafuiiis Wefe
received at the state house by Gov
ernor Denney and entertained at a
second luncheon in the library Of
the capitol where the President again
made brief address.
1t was early in the evening before
the party arrived here, the princi-
pal objective of the trip. to find the
little town filled to overlooking
with members of the Tall Cedars of
Lebanon, Il branch of Masonry, into
which the President and Secretary
Christian were inflated.
After the initiation ceremonies, at
which the President made another
informal speech. the party motored
TO Lewes and boarded the Mayflower.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-10
WEARY SHRINERS)
TRUDGE STREETS
OF TOWN AGAIN
Zamora Mobiles Return From
Washington, Literally
Faqued Out

Homo again after having partici-
rated In the greatest fraternal event
the country has ever known, Biz
mingham Shriners. literally tagged
out, overrunning with praise for the
magnitude of the event, Saturday
night trod YEARLY up Fifth avenue
from the terminal station, their only
thought and their first impulse be-
ing to hit the hay for protracted
period of rest before once more as
Stunning their place in Birmingham S
without which the wheels of indus
try could not continue it's steady
grind.
Zamora Temples two special Sea-
board Air Line trains reached the
terminal station Saturday night a
little ahead of schedule time. No
beating of drums or blaring of horns
made known their arrival. because
old Zamora has for the time being
made merry to it's hearts content.
If ever bunch of weary Shriners
hit town, Saturday they arrived in
birmingham.
The trip was the most pleasant in
the history of Zamora, it was unani-
mously attested Officials of the
Seaboard left nothing undone for the
comfort and safety of the party,
with not a hitch in the entire timer
ary,' it was said.
1T was the greatest crowd ever as
sembled in the history of Washing
tom" DIR. II. C. Greedy stated Sunday
night and as usual Zamora temple
showed up favorable with others
in attendance, receiving liberal
applause" Washington was deco
rated probably as never before has
city been decorated for any event.
The entire city was aglow with my
riads of multi-colored lights, forming
the most beautiful display imaginable,
and for the first time recorded, the
White House was thrown open to
visitors. President Harding took an
active part in the official program.
His address to the imperial council
is described as masterful and timely.
The entire event is deliberately de-
scribed by returning Shriners as be-
ing record breaker in every re-
spect. Imperial Potentate Ernest 10.
Mathews and wife. Assistant Raban
l. II. Salter, wife and daughter, ana
Marshal A P. Wells and family were
among those from Birmingham who
continued the trip to New YORK ana
other points Of interest. Most of the
party, however, returned SATURDAY
night on the two "Zamora Specials.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-10

matters which have not come in tho
regular way. II is impossible TO
throughout the country without com
Ing to the conclusion that the atN-
tude of the judiciary generally has
been unfavorable to the practice
even in those states where it is ex-
pressly permitted by their constitu-
judges to Governor Brandons re-
quest.
Consider Effect.
They say, to quote one Of them.
that the general and abstract ques-
ton whether an act of the legisla-
ture be constitutional cannot with
. Ohio st. 5is' If the legisla-
ture may in this way obtain nd
visory opinions on any subject, 1t
may, as the practice develops, obtain
such opinions on all subjects, great
or small. speculative or concrete. for
the Legislature has defined the linn
its of such requests for itself and
may hereafter again define them ac-
cording to its own pleasure. The
Legislature may with equal rigrt and
propriety summon the Judges daily
to appear at the bar of the house
and senate there to answer questions;
for that. in effect though by indi-
TeCtlOn, Is what Is now zone IN tnls
case. We cannot believe that the
possibility of any such practice with
any such results can be Justified"
The two justices held the func-
ton of the court Is to decide con-
troverted subjects of law and fact
and that its Jurisdiction depends ION
real parts and real subject mat
ter" In closing their statement sup
porting their decision not to take
part in the reply of the justices to
Governor Brandons request, Judges
Sayre and Miller said;
For the reasons thus stated, brief
| ly and imperfectly-for we have been
constrained by the consideration OF
| proper time and space in which tc
| state Northumberland, with great
Difference and respect. beg to be ex-
| cused from further consideration OF
the questions you have propounded
until they may be presented and ar
| gued by counsel in the ordinary
course OF the administration Of jus
tice."