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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
DAVIS SEEKS NO SEAT
 ON COURT OF APPEALS
Attorney General Says He Is Satis- fled With Present Office
 STATE CAPITAL BUNEtU
 THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery, Ala, Sept.

Harwell G. Davis, attorney gem eral will not be either active or a receptive applicant for position on the court of appeals in the event Judge Henry B. Foster Is elevated to the supreme court as the sue cessor of Judge Thomas c. McClel- Ian, who will resign about October l.
 MT. Davis made thls statement to- day following reports that Judge Foster would go to the supreme court and he. would be offered the position of the court of appeals.
 Recent newspaper articles have stated that 1t is very probable that upon the resignation of Justice Me- Clellan as associate justice of the supreme court of Alabama that Judge Henry B. Foster, a member of the court of appeals, would be pro- noted to that position and that would be appointed as a member of the court of appeals to fill the va cancy caused by the promotion of Judge Foster" said MT. Davis state ment.
 While l fully appreciate the hon. or and opportunity of service which court of appeals. I think it due my friends that I state that If this. va cancy occurs on the court of ap- peals that I will not be either an ac- tive or receptive applicant for ap- pointment to fill such vacancy.
 "The office which I now hold of- fers a large field for service and my present plans contemplate. main taining an efficient force in the at- torney generals department and serving as attorney general"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
PROPOSES INCOME AND INHERITANCE I AK AMENDMENT
Bill Seeks Tax On Incomes Of Over $5,000 And Inheri-
 tanCes Over $50,000
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD MontEOmery. Ala. Sept. 6

An income and inheritance tax measure will be introduced In the senate possibly Thursday morning by Senator G. Ernest Jones. Ba-- bour.
 The resolution will propose con- stitutional amendment giving the legislature the right to levy an in- come tax on all incomes of more than 5000 and on inheritances of every kind where the estate is of a greater value than S50,0o0.
 Senator Jones' resolution is as fol- lows:
 Whereas, the constitution of the state, and in some instances entirely quate income and inheritance tav;
 And. whereas, the progress of the state, its schools ana it's institu- tions, demand fair and equitable adjustment of the tax burden;
 And whereas, an income tax just ly places the burden of taxation on those most able to pay the same, and who are not now bearing their fair proportion of the burdens of state, and in some instances intirely escape taxation;
 Therefore be it resolved:
 Section l. That the legislature of Alabama propose the following amendment so as 10 make Section 219 of the constitution of Alabama read as follows:
 '"ro wit: The legislature may levy a tax on incomes of more than s5,o00 annually, and inheritances of every kind and nature where the estate is of a greater value than $50,000. and no limitation contained in this constitution shall affect this power, from these sources snail be devoted to educational purposes"
 Section 2. That this proposed amendment shall be submitted to the qualified electors of this state at special election held for that purpose on the fourth Tuesday In January, 1924.
 Section 3. Notice ow the election. to be held in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of this reso- lution, together with the proposed amendment. shall be given by procla- nation by the governor. which saId proclamation shall be published Tn a newspaper in each county in the state for a period of at least eight successive weeks next preceding the day appointed for such election, and where nc newspaper is published in the county, said notice shall be pub lished by posting same on the court house door of said county for a like period of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
Bill Adverse Allowing State To Re-
 convey GAO Acres STATE CAPITAL BUREAU


 The house judiciary committee to- day adversed the bill of Representa- tive Fred Fite, to allow the state to reconvey to the grantor lands ob- tanned for the use of school or oth- CT institution which has not been used for that purpose, upon repay ment to the state of the purchase price, less amounts which the state might have collected from insur- ance.
 The bill was intended to apply particularly, it is stated, to about $40. acres of land about 16 miles from Birmingham which, the state bought from Gen. l.. ". Clark for the state training schools for girls, and has. since been abandoned. t is stated that the price paid by the state was $25,00D, that $25. 900 has been collected by the state for in srrance for a building on the land which was destroyed by fire, and u at consequently with the enact ment of the bill General Clark could get the land back for nothing. It was also stated that S19,000 of the purchase price was raised by sub scription in Birmingham.
 General Clark appeared in the in- terest of the bill, while Mrs. Sara c. Douglas, superintendent of the school, Dr. Brubaker, Presbyterian minister of Ensley, and Judge Leon McCord of Montgomery opposed it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
HOWE REFERENDUM GENERAL CLARK LOSES BILL IS FAVORED FIGHT TO REGAIN LAND
Senator Brewer Fails In Effort To Defeat Measure
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAIn !

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 5 ] The senate committe on revision of laws today voted favorably on Repre- sentative Henry Howze's measure giving Birmingham a choice of forms of government. The vote was 62. Senator Brewer opposed passage of the bill declaring a similar bill by him provided for the same thing that Howze did. However, only two mem bers of the committee agreed with him.
 Senator Brewers bill to have as- sessments paid in full within 30 days when exacted for damages to abut- ting property was also reported fa- vorably.
 Other bills reported for a favorable vote are as follows:
 By Senator Duncan, allowing Con- federate veterans to ride the trains at half fare.
 By MT. Rives, to pay the deputy clerk of circuit courts s4,S00 year. By MT. Brewer. to pay the Jeffer- son county sheriff S7,50O a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
LAW ENF0RCERS NET. STATE GOOD PROFIT
More Than $9,OOO Realized For
 Month Of August
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD 1

%AAShNbVAlCEyp AAttys beDEs Q ]
 Operations of the state law en- forcement department during Au- gust gave the state a net profit of s9.421.4S, according to the monthly report submitted to Governor Bran don today by Walter K. McAdory supervisor of the department. The report showed that cash collections in fines during the month totale6 S14,133.27 and expenses were 4,711,79, the item of expense in- cluding salaries and the cost of maintaining forces in the field.
 One hundred and fifty stills were destroyed during the period, whiie 90,135 gallons of mash SS1 gallons Of whislIey, 60 gallons or wine and 375 bottles of home brew were poured out. Six automobiles, two wagons and four mules were confis- cated and held for condemnation on the allegation that they were used in the transportation of liquor.
 The total arrests made during the month were 234, while total convic- tions were 139. Only seven defend- ants were acquitted, while six cases were mol pressed. Of the total ar rests, 97 were charged with violat- ing the prohibition laws and 27 with operating stills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
MERCHANT KILLED) AS AUTO WRECKS ON COUNTRY ROAD
Lee B. Carpenter Of Hamilton Ala, Is Victim Of
 Accident

HAMILTON, Ala, Sept. 5.--(spe- cial.)-Dee M. Carpenter, enc of the leading merchants and prominent citizens of Hamilton, was instantly killed when his car turned over on the road between Detroit and sulli- gent. His brother, Woodle. was driv- ing the car and was seriously in jured.
 A wife and two children survive him. He was 32 years of age and served IS months in the Eighty first division and saw overseas service in the World war. He was Mason and a member of the Hamilton Methodist church.
 Funeral arrangements have not been made yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
HIGH sCuOoL oPEN $

LINEvILLE. Ala, Sept. 5.-(Spe- cial.)-The fall term of the Clay county High school. Ashland, Ala. began Monday. The opening exer- cises were held in the auditorium of the school building where a large crowd of visitors and pupils were assembled. The main feature of the day was the adress delivered by John J. Milford. field agent for Howard college. Walter Gay is principal and has associated with him a capable faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06

Mervin Winnett-Remains of Mervin Winnett, age 13 months, who died at 5:45 o'clock Wednesday after noon at local infirmary, will be sent to Empire, Ala, Thursday morning by Johns for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
pEv1vAL HINDER WAY

4 revival meeting Is in progress at MillpCrt. Rev. Harry S.. Allen of big tent on the lot next ito the Meth odist church building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
STILL IS CAPTURED

Sheriff Littlejohn and his force came into Clanton Tuesday afternoon from near Fletcher with whisky still and one man, Willard Ratliff. The still was a 60-gallon barrel out fit. Five hundred gallons of beer and five gallons of whisky were taken by the officers. The officers came upon the scene while the outfit was in operation. Two men were operating the still, but only Willard Ratliff was caught. Ratliff was brought to Clan ton and lodged in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
-------------77------ts- - FAMILY CELEBRATES

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Sept. 5.-(Spe cial.) Labor day" was gala oc- casion at the home of c. W. Snow- den, 72, pioneer citizen of Andalusia and Covington county, where he and lis wife entertained their thirteen children and Fl grandchildren and great grandchildren on Sunday and Monday. This was the first time in 20 years that the family had been together. One link of the family chain. only was missing, son who died number of years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
HILL DEBATED

The house committee on local legislation today reported favorably the Brewer bill amending the act creating the inferior court of Jeffer- son county.
 The committee heard hotly con tested claims as to the advisability of providing for election of county superintendents of education in the counties of Chiffon and Bullock. In the first county, Representative Wyatt, the only member of the house from the county, and republican, introduced a bill providing for such election, while the measure was opp posed by a delegation of democrats. Action was deferred. The committee reported favorably the bill of Repre- sentative Hall providing for election of county superintendent of Bullock county, this action being taken over the opposition of Representative Jones, the other member from Bull lock. It developed that there Is also a conflict on similar bill for cham bers county. introduced by MT Bur ton and opposed by MT. Walton. Ac- ton on this bill was postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
Iin Rlncl.mnnd-Remains of

Mrs. Zelia BlackmOnd--Rema of Mrs. Zelia. Blackmond, 27, Union Grove, who died at o'clock Wednesday afternoon at a local in- firmary, will be sent to Union Grove Thursday by Johns for in terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
IN QUAKE ZONE

TUSCALOOSA. Ala, Sept. 5.--Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hassel, the latter a sister of J. A. Savage, Jr., of this city, together with five children, all of whom have been born in Ja- pan, are among the Tuscaloosans from whom no word has been re- ceived following the earthquake. They represent the Presbyterian church in missionary work at Toku- shima, on the coast about 500 miles west of Tokio and have been in Japan about 14 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
Childbirth
Here is . wonderful message to all
 expectant mothersl
When the Little One arrives, you can have that moment mora free

from suffering than you have perhaps imagined. An eminent physician, expert in this science, has shown the way. It was he who first pro duced the great remedy. "M O tn er's Friend. !" Mrs. c. J. Hartman. Scranton, Pa., says:
 With my first two children I had . doctor and . nurse. and then they had to use instru- ments, but with my last fu, rhildreu YIaed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
PHONE HEARING SET

The Public Service Commission to- day. set September Il as the date for the hearing at Foley, Baldwin county, of a petition of citizens of Foley for an order requiring the South Baldwin Telephone company to maintain better service over it's telephone line. H. F. Lee, commits sioner supervising telephone service, will go to Foley for the hearing, which will be held in the rooms of the Progressive club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
CLAYTON HAS WEDDING
Sheriff Captures suII And Alleged
 Operator

CLANTON, Ala, Sept. 5.-(Special) An, event which was rather unex- pected by the people of Clanton was the recent marriage of Jesse Baker to Miss Alice Wyatt. After they were married In Montgomery they resumed their journey south, and 1t isSs understood that their destination will be Jacksonville Fla. They will return to Clanton the latter part of the week to make their home here, MT. Baker is at present the county treasurer of Clinton county. The bride is the charming daughter of MT. James M Wyatt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
GUN YOUTH KILLED -BY LUMBER TRUCK
Lives Only Short Time After The
 Accident

GUN, Ala, Sept. 5.-(Specia1.)- Leo Gosa, age Is, son lf George Gosa, was killed few miles north of here by falling under truck this morning. The truck belonged to a MT. Bynum. who was hauling lumber and crossties to town. Young Gosa lived only a-short time after the ac- cident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
COURT AT VERNON
Prohibition ViOIatOrs Feeling For
 Of Law.
Statement June 30, 1923
 RESOURCES

MILLPORT, Ala, Sept. 5.-(Spe- cial. .)-Several people from this sec- tiCn are attending court at Vernon, either as jurors or as witnesses in cases. Court has been in session at Vernon, the county site, for several days It is reported here that viola tors of the prohibition laws have been the principal defendants during this session of circuit court. Judge R. l.. Blanton of Jasper is presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06

Burlin Pugh Galloway, Jr.-Funeral services for Burlin Pugh Galloway, year-old son of MT. and Mrs B. B. Galloway, who died Wednesday morning at the residence, 4903 Tenth avenue, north, will be held at Il o'clock Thursday morning from Vices Woodlawn .parlor, fol- lowed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
sCoTTsBORo REPRESENTED

SCOTTSBORO, Ala, Sept. 5.-(Spe- cial.) l.)-Apprehension is held for MT. and Mrs. G. w. Bouldin Of this city, who are in Japan at this time. AL though Mir. and Mrs. Bouldin, who are missionaries for the Baptist church in Japan, are stationed about seven hundred miles from the strick- en cities, it is not known whether they were at home or not at the time of the earthquake. Relatives of the Bouldins residing here have not been able to get In communica- tion with Hiroshima, at which place G w, Bouldin resides,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06

Mothers Friend and had only q nurse: wo had no time to get doctor because wasn't very sick-only about ten or fifteen min- utes." Use Mothers Friend" as our moth. CTS and grandmothers did. Don't wait, start today and meanwhile write to Bradfeld Regulator Co.,. BA 46. Atlanta, Ga., for . free illustrated book containing information every expectant mother should have. "Moth- er's Friend' is sold by all drug stores-- everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
a4e BALES GINNEn

The Farmers Cooperative Ware house and Gin company up to Mon day night had ginned 346 bales of cotton which was difference of 596 bales compared with the ginning re- port of the same date of last year. Coles Pierson, a cotton buyer, be- lieves the Pike county crop will reach 5000 bales this year, which will be an increase over last sea- sons crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
CHEROKEE C0UNTY'S FAIR WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 22 TO 26
Attractions Being Booked And Building And Grounds Put
 Into Shape
GADSDEN BUREAU ] THE AGE-HERALD Gndsflen Ala Sent. s

Announcement was made Wednes- day that the Cherokee county fair will be held October 22 to 25 and that it will be much larger than ever before. Last year the promoters de- cided not to hold the fair, but at a recent meeting it was decided to re- wise the project on larger scale. Buildings and grounds are now be- ing put into repair and attractions are being booked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
TO ENTER COLLEGE

ANDAIUSIA, AIa., sept. D.-lSpe- cial. )-Andalusia patrons and friends will bid farewell this week and next to some 40 or more young people, who are to enter various colleges in Alabama and other states. All these are graduates of the Anda- lusia high school, diploma from which school enables a graduate to enter any college in the Southern Association without examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
---ses------------------------ HAS NEW FACULTY
R. K. Hood Principal Of Jackson
 County High School

County High School
 SCOTTSBORO, Ala, Sept. 5.-(Spe- cial.)-The entire faculty at the Jackson County High school this year will be new. The members of the faculty for the year 192324 are as follows. Principal. R. K. Hood; Miss Ollie Young, Miss Lewis Carlisle, Miss Julia Anderson, w. P. Grisham, Miss Annie Reaves, Miss Louise Abel.
 Miss Monroe again heads the faculty of the Scottsboro grammar school as principal with but two changes in the faculty. The members of the Scootsboro grammar school which will open on September 10, are Miss Elizabeth Monroe, principal; Mrs. R. A. Coffey, Miss Kate Chandler, Miss Eleanor Boyd, Mrs. Waco Thomas, Miss Ida Moody, Mrs. G. P. Bouldin, a class in expression, as will also MT. Jean Foote Burr of Chicago, who will have expression classes in both the city school and the high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
IN FAVoR TAx ExEMPTION

The house committee on ways, means and appropriations adopted 8 favorable report Wednesday on the bill of c. s. Culver, proposing to all low municipalities and counties right to grant certain tax exemptions. The exemptions in question would be all lowed by cities and counties so de- string to any new industry for a period of five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
MANTEACTURER SPEAKs

Otto Agricola, weII-known manu-- facturer, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Business and Professional ANomen's club Tuesday night and his subject was "The Nat ural Resources of the City" He enumerated them as climate, water, iron. coal, timber, limestone and clay. He said, however, that the greatest asset of any community is the spirit of cooperation among it's citizens, citing Atlanta as a good example of this gnirit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
RnARnING HorsEs PRoTECTED

At Its regular meeting Tuesday the Alabama City council passed an ordi- nance providing punishment for the offense of beating board bills. Fines of s1 to $100 may be imposed for each offense and in addition the mayor may sentence offenders to hard labor for six months. Officials state that the ordinance is due to frequent complaints from boarding house people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
WINS SCHOLARSHIPS

Two Jackson county boys, James Matthews of Scottsboro and Daniel Marshall of Flat Rock, have received scholarships for the coming school year. MT. Matthews was awarded the Birmingham News contest scholar ship to Auburn, and Mr. Marshall won the Alabama Power company scholar ship to Birmingham Southern college. Both these awards are for the full four years, being equivalent to a total Of So
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
CITY PAVING STREETS

With it's own paving outfit the city has started to pave Chestnut street from Twelfth street to Forrest ceme- tery, South Eleventh street, Fourth avenue and Alabama avenue. The penetration method is being used. It is said, several miles of this sort of paving will be prt down during the next two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
REID MEN HOLD BANQUET

W. T. McCord O. B. Roper and Rev. R. V. Locke were the speakers at banquet of the Red Men of Po- cahontas tribe at the fraternal hall in Alabama City Wednesday night. U. D. Loner presided as toastmaster. The feast was given for the purpose of boosting the membership of both lodges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
aa1o ENTER sCHOOLS

A total of 3,312 children enrolled in the Gadsden public schools Mon day and Tuesday and they are still coming in It is stated that 2,592 are white and 720 are negroes. The whites show an increase of 200, the negroes a decrease of 150. Alabama City enrolled a few more than 1,100 and this will be increased to 1,2o0 before the week is out, officials say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
MAN KILLS HIMSELF
Cullmam Citizen Leaves Wife And
 Twelve Children.

CULLMAN. Ala.,. Sept. 5.-(Spe- cial.)-M. M. Vaughan. 66 years old, committed suicide here today oy shooting himself through the temple with a revolver. Dependency over i'll health Is believed to have con tributed to the deed. He leaves a wife and 12 children. Funeral arr engagements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
SEEK TO SELL PLANT

The Public Service Commission to- day heard and took under advise ment the petition of the Electric Manufacturing company for permls- sion to sell it's electric system in Greenville to the Alabama Power company. No opposition was shown and large delegation appeared in support of the proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
GROWING WORSE

J. R. Gadpiile of Jasper. who has had several transfusions of blood at the South Highland infirmary in Bir- mingham, is gradually growing worse. It was hoped by his many friends here that his condition would improve after these transfusions. There are still other Jasper friends who offer their blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
BAPTIsTs OPEN SESSION

sociation opened it's fortieth annual session at Cave Springs church, five miles north of Atalla, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and will con tinue in session through Thursday. c. A. Thompson is presiding as modera- tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
DIES OF BLOOD POISONING

Elmer Burlington, 11-year-old ne gro boy, died at his home on Murry- cross Tuesday night as the result of what was thought to be a sllghl gunshot wound in the left hand. He was shot a week ago and was thought to be getting well when blood poisoning set in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
JASPER JEWS TO HOLD
 NEW YEARS SERVICES
Man Gradually Growing Worse, De- spite Blood Transmission
 THE AGE-HERAID
THE AUE-HEhALD
 Ioanar Ala Sent 4

JhSper, hiH', Stp0. Y
 Temple Emanuel at Jasper, Ala will hold New Years services Mon day evening at o'clock and Tues- day morning at s:30 o'clock. Serv- vices will be conducted by Sigmond Shapiro assisted by other members of inc congregation. This beautiful new Jewish temple was completed and dedicated only few months ago.