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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
W|SCONSIN IDEA IF BANK CREDIT |S GIVEN TO AUDITORS
Solomon Levitan Explains System Of "The People
 First"

ASHEVILLE, N. C., Sept. 15.-By Associated Press s.)-The "WiscCnsin Idea" what 1t means and how it ap- plies in the administration of the office of state treasurer, was ex- plained by Solomon Levitan, state treasurer of Wisconsin, before the annual meeting of the National As sociation of State Auditors, Comp trollers and Treasurers In sessitn here Friday.
 The Wisconsin Idea" Mir. Levitan said, means in simple terms, The ton of the office of treasurer 1t means making use of the states money to the best advantage for the people of the state.
 Some of the states have invested their state funds in government bonds that pay higher rates of in. terest. This looks like a strt ke of good business when one considers that the banks of the state pay only three per cent.
 But that Is not the Wisconsin idea. Wisconsin believes in placing the state funds where they are need ed. The farmer tries to borrow has none to lend, while the state treasurer has sent millions out of the state. Sending money out of the state in times like these is like feeding all of your pure fresh Hol- stein milk to your pigs and buying skinned milk for your babies. Wis., consin believes in serving its own people first, and so its state funds arc made available to communities that need them.
 63O State DepOsitOrics
 eve have in Wisconsin 1000 banks and of these more than 63O have been appointed state Repositories. When the tax payments come in, the money is distributed immediately to the various Repositories. placed there on demand. but we usually give our bankers a reasonable time-gene-- ally 20 days-in which to provide the funds called for.
 "The placing of the state funds in these many country banks has been not only an aid to the banker,but a boon to the farmer. These are hard days for the farmer: they need all the credit they can get.
 recent bill passed by our state legislature takes another step in ex- tending aid to the farmer. Our law makers realized that farm financing demanded a longer credit than any other business, and this bill pro- vides that a preference be given to the banks helping to finance farms or farm organizations.
 This makes 1t possible for the state treasurer to leave the funds on deposit in country banks for longer periods. When money Is needed he draws on city banks and leaves the farmers money undisturhed."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
NE w RENDERING IF. BIBLE TRIED FOR
 HUNDREDS YEARS
Controversy Over TranSIa- tlons Nothing New, An
 Clent Library Will Show

CHICAGO. Sept. 15.-(By Associ- ated Press )-While ministers and laymen are discussing the transla- ton of the New Testament by Prof. D. J. Goodspeed, University of Chi cago, into everyday English, a long row of ancient Bibles at the New berry library here offers evidence that the same controversy has been going on at least 600 years, accord ing to Pierce Butler, authority on early printing.
 The Newberry contains viMually all the originals on the subject of how the Bible should be rendered in English. Many of them are sugges- tive of the old days when translat- ing the Bible did more than cause criticism of the trnnslators.
 The first one published in English was Wiclif's New Testament. 1880, manuscripts of which are extremely rare. The only reason that Wiclif died in his bed was that he had so many followers that nobody dared touch him. said MT. Butler. Like Professor Goodsped, Wiclif and his disciples wanted a translation In every day speech.
 This Is an explanation from the 60-page defense of the plan which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MINING CONGRESS PLANS DISCUSSION IF GOAL PROBLEM
American Mining Congress Opens Convention On
 September 24

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16.-(By As sociated Press.)-The coal situation and it's problems will be joined in discussion with those of the mining industry at the annual convention here September 24-29 of the Amer lean Mining Congress and National Exposition of Mines and Mine Equip ment. The relation between em- ployer and employe in industry will be the principal subject.
 A representative of the federal coal commission will attend for the purpose of presenting the viewpoint of the commission relative to the bituminous and anthracite coal in- dustries. The report of this com mission as 1t affects the soft coal industry will be published septsm- Der 22.
 The industrial corporation con ferences during the convention will be directly related to the coal in- dustry, in which all points of view will be represented. The industrial cooperative division of the congress Is now organized in 23 states. James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, will speak on the essential factors In the development of a policy in obtaining permanent Industrial peace in the mining industry.
 In the metal mining section, three problems will be presented for dis cussion-that of silver producers In connection with the elimination of the protecting safeguards of the Pittman act, the question of na- -tional policy relative to immigration, and the question of "blue sky" leg islation of a national character as 1t affects mining conditions in western Itates.
 The exposition will include 1bo Of the latest types of mlne equipment md mine machinery, which Is de- signed to emphasize the importance of the work of the standardization division of the congress and the me- .essity of a greater utilization of la DOT saving and cost reducing equip ment and machinery in the expan- sion of the industry.
 Speakers Cn the various programs include J. c. Bryden, president of the National Coal association; Maj. Frank D. Rash. Kentucky; M. l.. Gould, Indiana; J. G. Bradley, West Virginia, and Albert J. Mason, Illi- nois, respectively, presidents of coal associations or companies; Lawrence r. Abbott, president of the Outlook Publishing company, whc will pre- sent the point of view of the public In coal problems, and either John D. Rockefeller, Jr., or representative representing the point of view of the large employer of labor in regard to the clements entering into the devel opment of real policy in relation ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
More Diuorces In Alabama;
 Marriages Show Decrease
Marriage Percentage Has Not Kept Pace With Popu-
 Iation Growth Of State .
WASHINGTON BUREAUl
 THE AGE-RERALD Washington, D. O., Sept. 16

In Alabama, as in 8 majority of the other states of the Union, mar riage slumps and divorce gains.
 That deduction Is possible from figures of the bureau of the census made available today.
 In 1922, 25,2s5 marriages were per formed in Alabama.
 In 1916, 25,453 marriages were per formed in Alabama.
 Nineteen sixteen was the last year. excluding 1922. in which these sta tistics were gathered. While the population of Alabama showed nor nal growth in the six years. mar riage did not keep the pace.
 Regarding divorce, however. the story Is another story.
 In 1922, 2,637 divorces were grant ed in Alabama.
 In 1916 2,265 diyorcea were grant ed in Alabama.
 Marital relations in Choctaw coun- ty are and have been entirely satis- factory the report Indicates. In 1915 no divorce was granted In that coun- ty, and In 1922 only one tie was smashed. St. Clair. however, would perhaps be granted the palm. In 1922 only one divorce was granted in that county. In 1918 the number granted was Il. Choctaw made the better record for the total number granted in the six years. But Choc- taw Blumped, whereas St. Clair showed remarkable improvement
 In Jefferson county, as is natural, the greatest number of marriages were performed and divorces grant ed. In each of the large counties, however Jefferson. Mobile and Mont Romery, there were more marriages in 1922 than in 1916., And the small CT and more rural counties cannot make the same boast.
 There may be nothing in the story, it Is pointed out, that in cities more than in towns and the country respect for marital relations olmlh- ishes.
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 Figures For Counties.
 The figures for Alabama by coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
GREEN IS ACCEPTED
Several Shades Acceptable E
 WOmen's Fall Wear

LONDON, Sept. 15,-Almond green has been accepted here, upon Paris recommendation, as the color for womens fall wear.
 There are several shades of the new color, all going well; but Lon don women have baked so far 1t the early victorian bottle green. which Paris also sought to send over here.
 Long suede gloves of almond green for wear with sleeveless gowns; Chinese jade beads and ear rings walking sticks or parasols. silk stockings and shoes of the same shade"
 That is the word picture which Bond street modistes are holding be- fore the eyes of their customers the ensemble to be completed by a black gown.
 It has ben decided that the all mond green shades are becoming, even flattering. to most women.
 In addition to the other things, a dozen hats of green velour are to be seen for every one or two of any other shade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
COM MMISSI0NERS SCORED
Grand Jury DepIOreS LaxneSS AI
 Ranking Conditions

WILMINGTON, N. C.. Sept. 15.-- Severe criticism of the state cor poration commission formed part of the report Of the New Hanover county grand jury, returned here yesterday afternoon. The grand jury took occasion to censure the com- mlssioners for alleged laxness in en- forcing the banking laws of the state.
 The report, referring tC the indict- ments which had been brought against Thomas E. Cooper and J. c. Rourk, president and cashier respec- lively of the defunct Liberty bank, said that 1t was apparent that the commissioners had "beeu extremely lax in the performance of the duties imposed upon them under the bank ing laws of tine 1924 session of the general assembly on North Carolina"
 The report further stated that the commission members "have made themselves liable to severe criticism at least for condoning the irregular acts of the officers of the above men toned banks and by permitting com 6itions to continue which they had no power to correct"
 Judge Grady, after receiving the report, stated that he would see that a certified copy of it was sent to the commissioners at Raleigh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
APPEALS TO RUSSELL
Louisiana Executive Asks For Pro-
 ton Of Road Builders

BATON ROUGE, La, Sept. 1s.- Governor Parker today appealed to Governor Russell of Mississippi, for the cooperation of the Mississippi authorities in the protection of work men constructing the Mississippi Louisiana highway through Honey island swamp near the Mississippi line in St. Tammany parish, this state.
 The road contractor had advised the governor that his crew of negroes had been fired upon several times and that threats had been made to use buckshot upon the next occasion If they continued at work. Governor Parker in addition to communicating with Governor Russell, telegraphed Sheriff Gaiatas of St. Tammany ad- vislng him of the intimidation of the workers and stating that he looked to the sheriff to maintain order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
PRlNCESSES STILL ILL

TURIN, Sept. 15.-The Princess Ma falda and Ciovanna, second and third daughters of King Victor Emmanuel. were still i'll with a high fever today but physicians announced that they were In no danger.
 It Is asserted that but for their illness the engagement of Grown Prince Humbert to Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. would have an nounced today during the celebration of the nineteenth birthday of Hum bert. The festivities planned for to- day were postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
A Baby In Your Home

So many married couples yearn for chill dren that thousands of copies of . new book by Dr. H. Will Elders are being dis tributed without cost to chiidless womon. Any family interested in overcoming con- ditions of nature that hinder the gift of children should write for this free book mont based on the uss of Steriltone. Q wonderful scientific tonic that has had marvellous success all over the country in relieving constitutional weaknesses.
 Every woman who wants to live a nor nal, happy home life with little cues around her should consider 1t her first duty to know what Steriltons is and w1y 1t should be so wonderful an aid to her Road this little book which is sent with out charge or obligation in plain en- velope It unfolds facts that most wornen never have had explained to them. Simply send name today to pr. H. Will Eld0rs. 2s6 Ballingsr Building. St. Joseph. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MAY USE AMATEURS
EmerEency Call For Am@teur Radio
 Operators Suggested

CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-Use of anna teur radio transmitters during quiet evening hours, prescribed by recent government regulations, will be per mitted in times of emergency, ". D: Terrell, chief supervisor of radio or the department of commerce, told the National American Radio Relay league convention, which closes It's convention here today. and said that on such occasions, when wire com munication Is cut off. amateur send ing would be approved by the de- partment.
 When 1t was suggested that anna teur operators adopt an emergency call similar in effect to the sos used by shippers at sea, Chief Supervisor Terrill stated that the department Of commerce would be willing to assign such n call and publish 1t along with restrictions which would confine II to emergency use only,
 A definite plan by which amateurs will assist in time of stress Will Do drawn up in the near future in a special conference, 1t was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
MEN MADE OVER AFTER 3 WEEKS AT
 CAMP MCCLELLAN
Company Of Physically Un- fit Civilians Becomes Group
 Of Potential Fighting Men

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-official reports from Camp Mcclellan, Ala. discloses that an experiment during the summer with a company of 120 civilian military training camp stu dents, selected for their physical un- fitness for military service, turned them out at the end of three weeks as capable, potential fighting men,"
 The report was submitted by Capt A. w. Ednie, Twenty ninth infantry who commanded the special train ing company, at the camp, composed of men who would otherwise have been rejected for the summer work It recommends that similar com panies be organized at all camps next year and that additional men be thus saved to the citizen army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
TUG IN DISTRESS
Steamer kentucxian Reported Stand
 ing By Leaking Craft

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15.-The steamer Kentuckian is reported standing by the tug Daniel Kern, in distress off the northern California coast. According to message picked up by the radio corporation of Amer iea here late today.
 The tug sent out an s. o. s. signal early this afternoon. and the Ken tuckian and the steamer Admiral Dewey immediately went to her as- sfstance. The message stated that the vessel was leaking but in no im- mediate danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BOSWELL TRIAL BEGINS
Youth Said To Have Objected To
 Rival Visitors

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, Sept 15.- Argument was under way this after noon in the trial of James R. Bos-- well, 20-year- youth, charged with murder in connection with the fatal wounding of Angelo Ciotti, of Haleyviile, Okla, here last May. Taking of testimony was concluded at the morning session of court after Miss Nora Grissom, 1s, had testified Miss Nora Crimson, 19, had testified that Boswell had objected to other young men visiting her and at one time had threatened her. Ciotti was shot after visit to Miss Grissom's home. Others testified as to the finding of Ciottis body. No wi-- nesses were called by the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DIE IN FLAMES
Father, Mother And Bube Perish In
 Burning Home

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 1b.- James Croggings, his wife and g. year-old son were burned to death early today in a farm house blaze, IS miles northeast of this city. Helen, an S-year-old daughter, was the only member of the family saved, she be- ing thrown from a second story win dow by her father when he first discovered the fire.
 The little girl ran to her grand fathers house a few yards away and brought him to the scene, but by that time tho second floor had fallen, burying the three remaining mem- bers of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
LIVING COST SCARS
Both Wholesale And Retail Prices
 Steadily Rising In Paris

PARIS, Sept. 15.-The cost of liv- ing in Paris Is soaring.
 Statistics made public today show that both wholesale and retail prices have steadily increased since Febru- ary, 1922. At that time the official index of figures for 45 commodities was 354. The index for the same products now hovers around 450
 Prices on such stable commodities as potatoes sugar. butter, meat, etc., have greatly increased, which has caused a general demand from work CTS that their pay be increased,
 The advance in th| living cost has caused many Frencit workmen to dis pense with amusements For the most part 1t Is the Americans and British who partake of the gayety of the ca-ital, not the French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
NEW YORK RUND RISES

Quake Relief Has Reached s2,17e,45o k In Gotham
 NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-New York's fund for Japanese relief today reached $2.179.z59. an increase of s35,S44 over yesterday. The days largest donation was $5,S90 from members of the New York cotton ex- change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
FRANCE HOLDS RECORD

PARIS, Sept Ib.-F'rance holds the record over all countries for the number of passengers, mail and packages carried by air. Each month the air lines of France transport ap- proximately 1.05S passengers. 70,24S kilogran4rnes of packages and SLOT kilogrames of mall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
EIGHT BUILDINGS OF
 MAIN PRISON BURN
Prisoners Fight Side By Side With
 Bremen

THOMASTON, Me, Sept. 1o.-Eignt buildings of the Maine state prison here, were destroyed by fire tonight at a loss estimated at $5oo,ooo. Many of the inmates worked side by side with the Thomaston and Rockland fire departments and two companies of coast artillery in combating the fire One building housing 140 of the 20o prisoners was burned down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
ELECTRIC CURRENT FAILS
Birmingham Saturday Night Crowds
 In Dark For Several Minutes

Tn Dark FOr several Minutcs
 Birmingham's Saturday night crowds down town were in the dark for several minutes shortly before 10 o'clock when electric current failed. Alabama Power company of ficials explained that the failure was due to bad surge" in the current which could not be definitely ex- plained until B full investigation had been made. These surges ordinarily will not cause an Interruption of more than two or three minutes, it was stated.
 The interruption in the transmits sion system. however, caused some delay In getting current going again through the B. R., l.. and F. com pany's distributing lines and lights and power at The Age Herald build ing went off at 9:43, came on again at $50, failed again at 9:57 and came on as usual at 9:59
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
HEADS STATE AUDITORS
Officials Close Convention at Ashe
 vile

ASHEVILLE, N. C., Sept. 15.-- Election of Baxter Durham, auditor of North Carolina, as president of the national association of state auditors. comptrollers and treasurers; organi- zation of new joint association of state finance. and administrative of- ficers and the election of officers for the national association of secre- taries of state and the national con- ference of state purchasing agents, this afternoon completed the an- nual joint convention of state off cers which have been In session hero sinca last ThursdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
Gouernent Aid OF By Steamer Len

photographed after conferng with President Coolidge in Washington Purchase of Muscle Shoals discussed The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16

James F. Lunfden-Funeral services for James F. Lunfden, who died Thursday at the residence, l512 held in Selma. Ala, Sunday, fol- lowed by interment in Live Oak cemetery with Ridout in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16

Mrs. Sarah Myers-Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Myers. S4. who died at ( o'clock Saturday afternoon at e local infirmary will be am nounced later by Johns. She Is sur vived by her husband and six chill dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
INCOME TAX DUE
Americans Paid $S5O, ,oOO, 900, Is off
 ctaI Estfmntc

cfai Estfmnte
 WASHINGTON. Sept. l5.-The American people dropped something like SSo0, 100000 Into the income tax reservoir on the installments due to- day, according to estimates of treas ury officials. The quarterly install ments. they believed. would fully meet expectations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16

Mrs. Lena May Mereath-Remains of Mrs. Lena May Mereith, 1s, who died at o'clock Friday night at tho residence, 4909 First avenue, were sent to Georgiana. Ala. Saturday by Ridout for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DEATHS

Henry Jerome Smith, Jr.-Funeral services for Henry Jerome Smith, Jr., 46, who died at the residence, 2l4 Seventy-fourth street, south, at 5;SO o'clock Saturday morning Will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sun day. afternoon. from. Lige I4oy's chapel followed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery. He is sur vlved by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith and 8 sister, Mrs. Frank Rinehart, all of Birmingham. JaceIyn R. SadtaiiIe-Remains of Jacelyn R. Sadtaille, 40, who died Friday at local inffrmary, were sent to Jasper Saturday morning by Lige Loy for interment.
 Charles Lewis Vnrin-Funeral serv- ices for Charles Lewis Varin, 5S, who died Friday afternoon at the residence, sos Forty-fi first street, north, will be held at o'clock from the residence, and 3:30 o'clock from St. Paul Catholic church. fol- lowed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery with Lige Loy In charge. He is survived by a wife. two daughters and a son. Active pail bearers will be Bob Weiss. c. L. Gaylord. Charles Corkle, James Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Hines, William Cunningham, pr. w H. Wilder, J. c. Blackwell, and MT. Doty and MT. Gray
 Marvin w. MitcheIl-Remains of Mar win W. Mitchell, who died Tuesday at local infirmary reached Bir- mingham Saturday afternoon. Flu neral services will be held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence of his mother, Mrs. D. V. Mitchell, 1901 Hayes street, fol- 1rafa fr, IN r.I cemetery with Lige Loy in charge. Mrs. Lena c. McHalc-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Lena C. McHale, who died att l o'clock Thursday after noon. were held at 10 o'clock Sat urday morning from St. Augustine Catholic church. followed by in- torment in Forest Hill cemetery 9, with Johns in charge.
 Mrs. Eliza Botrnl-Mrs. Eliza Botral 77, died Friday afternoon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harriet Harris. Pratt City. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Fourth Methodist church of Pratt City. Echols and Angwin in charge. Burial will be in Fraternal cemetery.
 Active pallbearers. ]. R. Hurley, J. A. Little, Will Thomas. Berman Owens, Thomas Cowdey and Mrs. Hill.
 Miss Enmna Elizabeth Keith-Funeral services for Miss Emma Elizabeth Keith, 11-year- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. o. R. Keith, who died early Saturday morning at a local fnfirmary. will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the South side Baptist church, with Ridout In charge. Pallbearers will be mem bers of her Sunday school class. Miss Sallie vnIe-Funeral services for Miss Sallie Vale, who died at 6 o'clock Saturday evening at locai infirmary will be announced later by Ridout.
 Mrs. Lena May Mereath--Remains of Mrs. Lena May Mereith, 1s, who died at o'clock Friday night at tho residence, 1909 First avenue, were sent to Georgiana. Ala. Saturday by Ridout for interment.
 James F. Lunfden-Funeral services for James F. Lunfden, who died | Thursday at the residence, l512 Eleventh avenue. south. will be held in Selma, Ala. Sunday, fol- | lowed by interment In Live Oak l cemetery with Ridout in charge. Mrs. Sarah Myers-Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Myers, S4. who died -N- Cot nN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16

Miss Sallie vale-Funeral services fol Miss Sallie Vale, who died at o'clock Saturday evening at a loca infirmary will be announced latel by Ridout.