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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
SENATE VOTES TOI EXEMPT COTTON
 MILLS FROM TAX
Freedom Of Taxation Will Extend Five Years From
 September 30
STATE CAPITAL RUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, AIap Sept. IS

Senator Powell's bill exempting new cotton mills from taxation for a period of five years from September 30. was passed by the senate at a night session tonight. It was amended so as to include textile mills, such as hosiery mills. The bill will exempt all new cotton and textile mills and additions to mills now operating, pro- vided the amounts invested reach $50.000. Lands on which the mills are constructed will not be exempted
 Several members of the senate stated that cotton mill companies de- sire to locate in Alabama and are awaiting the decision of the legisla- ture on the exemption bill. Senator Garth said he had information that three mills were considering Hunts vile as a location and would make a decision after the bill had been dis posed of by the law makers.
 Senator Teasley. Montgomery, sought an amendment exempting the corporate stock of cotton mill com panies from franchise taxes during the same priod. but this amendment was laid on the table by vote of 19 to z. The bill then was passed by vote of 20 to [. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
HOUSE POSITION LONG POWER BILL.
Alabama Power Company Figures Prominently In De-
 bate On Floor of House
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

representative J. Lee Longs bill requiring the public service commits sion to graft & certificate of con venience and necessity for the con struction of transmission lines when the interests of the public would best be served by the construction of the lines and giving either party the right to appeal from any decision on a certificate. of convenience and necessity was indefinitely postponed by the house of representatives by a vote of 57 to 23 Thursday night.
 The name of the Alabama Power company came prominently into the discussion and the question was ask ed whether or not the bill was in- tended to benefit the power company because of the adverse decisions or the commission on the company's ap- plications for the construction of a transmission line connecting Hunts vile with Muscle Shoals and for the development of a hydroelectric unit at Lock IF. Warrior river.
 Representative Long declared that it was intended to aid in the con meeting the Alabama Power com panys present line with the city of Greenville, his home.
 Representative J. B. Powell or Walker raised the the question as to whether or not the Alabama Pow CT company was interested III tHo bill He mentioned that the com mission had denied the company's petition for the extension of it's transmission line from Huntsville to Sheffield.
 MT. Long took the floor and de- clared that Mir. Powell had indicated that he believed the bill was intro- duced for the benefit of the power He said he was elected to the legislature as the representative of the people of Butler county and he offered the bill in their interest.
 Representative c. w Ashcraft of Lauderdale also joined in the de- bate which raised the issue as to the Alabama Power company's connec- tion with the bill. He mentioned that the commission had recently denied the company's petition for certificate which would have permit ted the construction of a unit at Lock r.
 ; Representative R. L. Glenn of made the motion to post pone the bill indefinitely, which had the effect of killing it, and the mo- tion was carried by standing vote of 57 to 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
TH0RSBY INSTITUTE OPENS ITS 18TH YEAR
Miss Helen C. Jenkins Is Principal
 And Teacher Of Latin

THORSBY, Ala, Sept. 13.-(Spe- ial.)-The eighteenth year of school sessions at Thorsby institute opened auspiciously on Wednesday. The en- rollment of students bids fair tC ex- ceed that of any previous year, and the educational qualifications of the faculty manifest the high ideals of the institution.
 Miss Helen c. Jenkins, A. B., Mount Holyoke (Mass.) seminary, who for several years past has been the prin- cipai of the school. is at the head of the list, and will teach Latin. Miss Nora James of Clayton, Ga, who is recent graduate of Piedmont col lege at Demorest, Ga, will teach English. Other teachers are: Walde- mar H. Lefstead of Thorsby, a grad uate of Thorsby institute and Bir- mingham- Southern college. A. B., his- tory and mathematics; Carl Tisall A. B.. University of Arizona and Uni versity of Virginia, boys preceptor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
SEEKS REMOVAL OF
 LIMITATION ON TAXES
Would Apply Where Tax Goes To Pay Interest On Bonds
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HIcRAI.D
Mnnfvnr,nerv AIa

By vote of .22 to the senate, at its night session Thursday night, passed the bill of Senator Brewer, Jefferson, providing for constitu- tional amendment, removing limita- ton of taxes in the city of Birmng- ham, where proceeds derved from such taxes are to be used in paying interest on bonds that may be issued at future dates.
 Present provision of the constitu- tion limits amount of taxes to be levied in the city of Birmingham, re- gardless for what purpose tax pro ceeds are to be used. The measure does not provide, however, for taxa tion to pay interest on bonds issued prior to enactment of the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
PORT MOVEMENTS AT MOBILE SHOW JUMP
Norwegian Vessels Lead In Ar rivals-Three Dock Side By Side

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 13.-(Special Leased Wire. Achievements at the port of Mobile took on 8 different version Thursday, as number of ships arrived in the local harbor to load, at the same time, one coastwise vessel sailed. Arrivals ranged from a fruiter to sundry other vessels of diff ferent classification.
 The Norwegian steamer, Smaragd, United Fruit company, arrived from Tela today with bananas and docked at pier l. There are now lined the Smaragd, Falkefjell, Lysefjord, all Norwegian, and the British steamer, Venator.
 The American steamer, Ocmulgee. Mallory lines, cleared and sailed for New York via Port Tampa, where she will complete with ties and oak lum- Der. A second vessel departing was the American steamer, Afoundria. Liverpool and Manchester via Pensa- cola. The Afoundria, United States shipping board with the Waterman Steamship corporation agents took out a large part cargo of oak. poplar hardwood lumber, flour and rosin.
 Two more shipping board steam CTS, the Hancock county and the Bayou Chico, arrived late this evening These steamers are operated by Page &Jones and are on different runs. The Hancock county will load for the Winward Islands and the Bayou Chico for Havre and Antwerp.
 The American schooner, Isabella c. Harriss, cleared for Orange. Tex, with Felix Verzone as master The Isabella was recently purchased by Captain Verzone.
 The American steamer. Effingham, United States shipping board, Water- man Steamship corporation agents. will arrive this morning and will go on berth for Hamburg and Bremen. The Effingham arrived off Fort Morgan late today.
 The American steamer. Munisla, Munson lines, arrived from New Or leans early today and will go on the Cuban berth. The British steamer. Muneric, will sail today for the south side of Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
INDICTED FOR ARSON
Grecnville Man Is Accused Of Burn
 ing Ills Home

GREENVILLE, Ala, Sept 1S.- Especial Leased Wire )-James R. Pinkerton of Georsiana. Ala, this afternoon, was bound over without bail to await the action of the But Ter county grand jury on a charge of first degree arson. He was given preliminary trial in the court of Justice J. H. Stockton and the state vas represented by Solicitor Calvin Poole and County Solicitor H. F. Rogers. The defense was conducted by Attorney Bob Smythe. On the morning of September the home of James Taylor and wife of Georgiana was destroyed by fire which origi- mated in the adjoining building which was owned by the defendant. Pinkerton, and several other build ings were also destroyed by the same fire o. s. Johnson. state fire mar shai of Alabama, was here during the trial and assisted in the prepara- ton of the case through an investi gation. The attorney for Pinkerton declared that he would seek bail Tor his client through habeas corpus prOceedings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
ENGINEERS INSPECT
 WORK AT WILSON DAM
Plans Discussed For Remaining Mas Work Of The Year F TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 TIIE AfiE. .HEAAln
F1orence. Ala., eept. I9 l

rs Florence, Ala, Sept. 1S
 Certain portions of the work on Wilson dam was subject to very close inspection MCnday, foi1owei by 8 conference of the inspecting engi- neers with the officers on the job. Gen Harry Taylor, assistant chief of engineers, U. S. A.. and Col. Hugh l.. Cooper, consulting engineer for Will son dam and Col. c. W. Kutz, divis- sion chief engineer. who is stationed at Cincinnati, arrived in Florence Monday. The most of the day was SD mt in conference and inspection of the big work. Maj. John s. Butler has charge of all work on the south side of the river where the party studied that part of construction yes terday.
 A conference will be held, prob ably today. at which plans are tC be dis ssussed for the work of the. re- maining months of the present year. No announcement would be given out until after the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
MANY VISITING LAWYERS

The second day Of the circuit court opened Monday. Quite a number of minor civil cases were disposed of. A large number of visiting lawyers are attending court. Among the number are: Thomas E. Knight of Greensboro, J. Fritz Thompson of Birmingham. George Pegram of Faunsdale, Val Taylor of Uniontown, Arthur M. Pitts of Selma, John W. Lapsley of Selma, Richard Foster of Tuscaloosa, Jerome T. Fuller of Gen. terville, s. A. Moore of Tuscaloosa, Solicitor Joseph H. James of Greens boro and his assistant, William L. HoGue of Marion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
RuYs PRINT SHOP

Willis Crocker, who was ormerly with c. R. Walker of the Carbon Hill Journal and later on the The Jack sonville, Ala, Argus, has returned to Jasper and purchased the Quality Print Shop from Phillip, Richardson. MT. Richardson is an employe of the Mountain Eagle again after an ab- sence of eight years and MT. Crocker who was formerly with the Eagle, will start work in the Quality Print shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
AL BANY-D DECATUR MERGER IS HELD
 CONSTIT U LOYAL
Plaintiff Will Likely Carry Case To Supreme Court.
 Moss Trial NearS End
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD

The legislature was within it's rights in consolidating Albany and Decatur, and the board of commits sioners are within their rights in accepting their new offices under the terms of the legislative enactment, according to a decision handed down Thursday morning by Judge James E. Horton in circuit court here.
 Judge Horton held the acts con- solidating the two cities did not violate "any fundamental principle of our law nor any recognized inallen- able right of our citizens" The de- cision was rendered from the bench Thursday following quo warranto proceedings brought against James A. Nelson, W. A. Brittan and Charles E. Sittason, commissioners, seeking to have the commissioners show by what authority they held office.
 The defendants answered that they held their offices by virtue of the legislative act consolidating the cities. In demurrers filed to the de- fendants answers the plaintiff sought to show the acts were unconstitu- tional. Judge Horton Thursday dis missed these demurrers.
 The everything of the plaintiff demurrers was taken as victory for those who contended the proceedings merging the cities were constitu- tional The further hearing called Friday afternoon was a formality necessary to complete the case and it was explained it mad no further bearing on the courts opinion of the legality of the consolidation and the municipal form of government provided
 The plaintiff probably will appeal the case to the supreme court. After opening the court this morning Judge Horton immediately began deliver ing orally his decision. He said In part:
 "The question raised by the demur- Ter to the answer in this cause ap- pears to be the constitutionality of the acts set out in the defendants answer The effect or result of these Decatur and Albany and provision for the government of the merged municipalities.
 These acts in the opinion do not violate any fundamental principle of our law or any recognized inalien- able right of our citizens. Whether or not certain provisions of the con- sititution particularly section 105 and certain subsection or section 104 have been violated are questions suscepti- ble of serious doubt. These are pro- visions of expediency and procedure rather than of conservation of es- sential right. The supreme court in construing them have kept iu mind tleir obvious purpose. This court con- struing them in the light of their obvious purpose and in the light of the construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
RAcK FRONr cURA

Malcolm Kettles and Walter Will Bankhead have returned from a pleasant trip to Cuba. They went by the way of New Orleans to Havana and spent five days in the island re- public. Prohibition in the United States has boosted the liquor busi- ness in Cuba, Mir. Kettles says. There are thousands of saloons in Havana and other Cuban cities and they are doing rushing business, he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
FARM CODE PRAISED

The executive committee of the Alabama farm bureau federation Thursday renewed its faith in the agricultural code, expressed its ap- preciation to the lower house of the legislature for the passage of the code and appealed to the senate to act favorably upon the code.
 It was brought out in the discus- sion on pending legislation in behalf of the farmers that this code of laws had been formulated by long and patient effort on the part of an agricultural committee of the house and senate, all of whom are prac- -tical farmers.
 It was further brought out by the executive committee of the Alabama farm bureau that this organization has 58 we'll organized county bureaus with a total membership of some thing over 25,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
CUBA. ALA. TO GET SCHOOL

Only two bills on the regular calendar, exclusive of the port en- abling act, were passed by the sem ate during it's session Thursday, practically the entire day being given to debate on the port measure or receiving reports of the various standing committees.
 Two bills passed, which were rati- fled during the morning hours were those of Representative McGowan, to create secondary agricultural school at or near Cuba and provide for its maintenance and that of Rep resentative Asheraft of Lauderdale. to provide a fund of s50000 for pay ing per diem and mileage of mem bers and officers of the legislature.
 Senator Carmichael introduced bill during the closing minutes of the session Thursday afternoon, pro- viding for women members of boards of trustees of Institutions having women or children in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
PINsON sCHOOL OPENS

PINSON, Ala, Sept. 12.-(Special) ) The school opened at this place with bright prospects for successful year. with the following teachers Sprawls, Elma Paris. Alma Cobb Jennie Robinson and Mrs. Walla There were 250 enrolled with more yet to be taken care of. Two new rooms are needed to take care of pu- pills for present term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
VALLEY CREEK NEARl SELMA BEING BRIDGED l
Present Gas Rates In Central City
 Will Not Be Changed

SELMA, Ala, Sept. 13.-(Specisl Leased Wire,)-The superstructure of the iron and steel bridge now in course of construction across Valley creek on the old Cahaba, Marion and Orrvil1e road leading out of Selma, has been put into position and the detail work of rivetinE, bracing and bolting Is being rapidly completed. The cement approaches and flooring to the bridge will be pushed forward as soon as the structural work is completed. It Is stated in the office of the board Of revenue that the bridge will be In commission about October l.
 The bridge span is 120 feet long and will cost approximately Se,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
TO RuILn T0MRnAT

A new steel snag and tow boat for Use in the lower Tombigee river ct take the place of the McCalla will be constructed, according to an- ncuncement of Major Earl North army engineer in charge of river and harbor work in the Mobile district It was also announced that a boat will be built for the same work in Alabama river in the vicinity of Montgomery. The boat will cost about s75.00o. Bids will be asked within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
NORTH RIVER BAPTISTS' HOLD MEET AT OAKMAN
Jasper Print Shop Is Sold To Willis CrOcker
 JASPER BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Jasper. AIa., sept.

The annual meeting of the North River Baptist association, which con- vened in Ookman Wednesday morning for, two-d day session. closed at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. A. Huggins was reelected modera- tor and j.. s. Watts, who has served as clerk for 35 years, was also re- elected to this office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
RACK EROM nENVER

Rev. Noble R. Edwards and Rev. J. H. Hill have returned from Denver where they attended the annual con- VentIon of the Disciples of Christ, the meeting being in session five days. The convention voted $10,000 for Japanese relief Rev. R. N Simpson, pastor of the First Christian church of Birmingham, was another Ala bamian at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
COMBINE PREsENr RATES

The proposition of the Alabama Power company to the Selma city council wherein it was sought by the power company to readjust the com pany's present contract with the city so that large consumers Cf gas would pay approximately less and the small consumers approximately more for gas consumption which proposal was referred to the street and light committee at meeting of the council was reported adversely by Chairman Porter to full meet ing of the city council. The report was concurred In by the council, thus continuing present rates for gas con- sumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
sPELCE BACK IN CELL

George SpeIce, we'll Known citizen, who is under sentence of 15 years imprisonment for second degree murder in connection with the killing of Henry Spence, has been returned to his cell in the Madison county jail to await a brief action of the supreme court on his appeal after having enjoyed brief period of liberty on parole. Spelce has been i'll since a short time after he was placed in jail and recently it became known that a serious surgical opera ticn was contemplated. He was per- mitted to go to Nashville and there surgeons advised him that the opera ton should not be performed at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
MOSS TRIAL WEARS END

Evidence in the trlaI or Jlm Moss charged with staying Clayton Boggs will not be concluded until Friday and arguments of attorneys proba biy will prevent the case going to the jury until late in the day. Large crowds continued to throng the court room Thursday to hear the testimony of the defense, Moss pleading self defense.
 The trial grows out of the killing Clayton and Hugh Boggs brothers on the Tennessee river last winter, For the killing of Clayton Boggs, Moss, Doss Hardfe and Tally Moss were jointly indicted but the de- fense demanding a severance caused the trial of Jim Moss to be called first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
MADISON BAPTIST =
 SESSION IS ENDED
Fifteen Delegates Atttend Semi-An- nual Meeting In Huntsville
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Huntsville Ala Sent 1S

One hundred and fifty delegates, representing practically all of the Baptist churches of Madison county. attended the semi annual session of the Madison county Liberty Baptist association at the First Baptist church here yesterday. Moderator R. E. Pettus presided. Addresses were delivered by Dr. l.. l.. Gwalt- ney, editor of the Alabama Baptist, to attend the world alliance con- vention; Dr. J. c. Colley of Troy, and Dr. J. S. Johnson of Gurley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
science, mathematics. athletic direc-

tor; Miss Althea E. Parker, Th.B., New England Conservatory of Music. and Gordon college, music and French; Miss Elizabeth J. Robinson, B. S., National Normal university, librarian, Bible; Miss Nell Shannon, Massey Business college, shorthand, typewriting, office secretary: Miss Lois Leech, Huron college, matron, home nursing; Mrs. Martha B. Hun ter Wyoming seminary. house mother, boys dormitory; Mrs. Ethel Wright Loveland, Columbia College of Expression, field secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
BRANTLEY WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Jet Powell Survived By Hus-
 hand And Five Children

TROY, Ala, Sept. 13.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Mrs. Jet Powell of Brantley died in Troy Tuesday night after a short illness. She Is survived by her husband and five children and was 29 years old. Before her mar riage she was Lila Hickman, daugh- fer of MT, and Mrs. ;. k Hickman or Troy and the following are her brothers and sisters: A. F. Hick- man of Montgomery. l.. R. Hickman of Coffee Springs, w. H. Hickman of Troy: Mrs. Della Grady of Enter prise, Mrs. Ola Chambers and Mrs. | L, Law of Pike Roads and Mrs. n.isv Jones of Troy. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
sWITCHMAN DIES

Will Turner, for 40 years one Of the yard crew of the Louisville and Nashville shops here, and one of the best known switchmen on the system, died suddenly at his home on the Danville road about ? o'clock We'd nesdaY afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
AusTINyILLE SCHOOL OPENS

The AustinVille school will open September IT, with s. o. Mauer as principal. A large enrolment is ex- pected. Friday evening addresses will be delivered by members of the board and by Superintendent Hays and Prof. Henry Lille.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
PUTS LIQUOR BEHIND BARS

The store room for confiscated and contraband whisky seized by the sheriff of Dallas county will here after be in 8 solitary confinement cell at the county jail and not in the strong room of the executive off cer at the court house as heretofore. This decision was reached by Sheriff Dawson after a considerable quan- tity of liquor seized by him had been carried away. The removal of the stock to the county jail was completed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
spoRrsMEN TO CONFER

A number of field and stream spCrtsmen will leave Selma Friday morning for Montgomery to attend an open meeting of legislative com mittee, which is now preparing a conservation law for the protection of field game, birds and fish. It is stated that the committee will sit in open session Friday and has invited suggestions from sportsmen all over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
PUPus EXAMINED

Children of the Pleasant Hill school were examined Wednesday by pr. H. C, Mckee, county health oI- ficer, and Miss Edna Dale, of the health unit. The school is in charge of Prof. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ware. Wednesday afternoon Dr. Mckee examined pupils of the Mount Tabor school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
APPEAL FOR Ex-soLDIER

An appeal was made today TOT funds for relief of the family of an ex- soldier, who is not at local hos pital The former fighter is unable to work, 1t was stated, and his family is in need of funds Efforts are being made by Legion officials to obtain funds from the government as well.