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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
BILL PASSES TO GIVE. MORE PAY TO MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REVENUE
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ; MontgnmerY. Ala. Feb. 8

Over the opposition of Representa- tive Henry HoWze of Jefferson the house late Thursday passed the bill of Representative Fte of Jefferson increasing the salaries of the mem bers of the board of revenue of Jeff ferson county. Under the Fite bill the chairman of the board will re- ceive s5,00O annually and the asso- ciate members will receive S4,900. The salaries of all members now are $3,600.
 The. original bill provided for s6,00O for the chairman and 5000 for the associate members, but an amendment of Representative L. k. Bowen of Jefferson made the reduce ton.
 Representative Howze opposed the bill and sought to have it postponed until the summer session. He de- clared that the people of Jefferson county do not approve an increase in the salaries of the board of reve- nue.
 Representative Fite told the hou-e that all members of the Jefferson delegation except MT. Howze favored the increase but the house had al- ri iy voted to increase the salaries of the probate, circuit clerks, and register of Jefferson county, that the countv government of Jefferson Is tns seeond largest government in the state and that the house should stand ny ne majority of the Jefferson delegation.
 ol the passage of the bill only two members voted against it, Rep resentative Howze of Jefferson and Burton of Chambers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
MOBILE IS READY FOR
 MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL

MOBILE. Ala, Feb. S.-(Special)- The official program of the 1923 Mardi Gras carnival follows
 Friday illumination Bienville square, 5:45 D. m. Krewe of Colum- bus parade, 7;30 o'clock. Saturday - Concert in Bienvilie square, grand mask ball for the pub lie at municipal wharf, beginning at D. m.
 Sunday-visiting cruiser Birming- ham at Mobile wharves; seaplanes and airplanes.
 Monday-&rrival of His Majesty, King Felix III and parade of the king and his knights through the principal streets.
 Parade of Infant Mystics at 7:3t D. m; coronation of the Queen of the Carnival and public reception to their Majesties. the King and Queen and their court at the municipal wharf.
 Tuesday-Parade of His Majesty King Felix III. Emperor of Joy; pa rade of the Knights of Revelry. fol lowing; parade of the Comic Cow boys; individual and group makers parade forms at Bienville square, 2:3O p. m. parade of the Order of Myths mask ball for the public at the mu- nicipal wharf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
DIPLOMATIC MEASURE IS PASSED BY HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.--The ad- ministration bill providing for the consolidation of the diplomatic and consular services was passed today by the House.
 The measure now goes to the Senate.
 Amalgamation of the foreign serv- ice into a single organization with diplomatic and consular branches and complete interchangeability of personnel would be provid- ed by the bill. A single revised sal- ary scale would be inaugurated. and extra allowances would be author ized for representatives of the United States at foreign capitals. the pur- pose being to eliminate the posses- sion of large private means as an essential qualification for appoint ment.
 Representatives Black and Blanton. democrats, of Texas. led fight against tho measure,
 Representative Rogers. republican, massachusetts,, who piloted the meas uro through the House. said 1t would democratixe and vitaiiae the service and broaden competition among young men of ability who desired to embark on diplomatic careers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
HOUSE TURNS AROUND
 AND APPROVES BILL FOR CIRCUIT JUDGES
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 8 ]

After having been defeated by the house Tuesday, Senator Teasley's bill providing that circuit judges may be paid expenses up to s5 a day and railroad fare when ordered to other circuits, was passed Tuesday.
 Representative Henley, who made the motion to reconsider the vote, cast his ballot against the bill again. He said he felt fair play demanded consideration of the bill when all members were present.. The vote on passage was 5S to 43. When the bill came up Tuesday it was defeated by vote of 43 to 42.
 Representative .Sollie of Dale made an unsuccessful effort to reconsider the vote whereby the bill placing the chief examiner of public accounts on the budget commission was passed Tuesday. He said he didn't know at the time the bill would give the examiner salary of $1,200 year. The bill had already gone to Gov ernor Brandon. had been approved and had become law when MT. Sollie offered a resolution recalling it from the governor. The resolu- tin went to the rules committee, which did not mike a report on 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
SELMA SYSTEM IF. CREDITS WILL BE REVISED IN FULL
Credit Men to Affiliate With National Association-In- corporate Country Club.
 Hog Sale Successful

SELMA, Ala, Feb. s.-(Special.)- Complete revision of the cred.. sys- tenn of Selma merchants and .he af- fillation of the Selma Retail Credit Mems association with the National Credit association will be the direct result of the banquet of credit men, held last night at the X-Ki-Ro club rooms, and addressed by c. P. Younts, representative of the national as- sociation.
 Archie Mitchell of the White. Inn plement company was made chairman of a committee to canvass the Selma merchants and secure memberships for the association, other members on the committee being Ed Kayser of Isidore Kayser and company. Les lie Lilienthal of Rothschild Mercan- tile company and Richard Young oi Young Shoe company.
 Mir. Younts is credit man of r.any years experience. He told of the benefits to be derived from a prompt settlement of accounts by bankers merchants. professional men and oth- CTS in Selma, and his recital of the great advantages of becoming affili- ated with the national association which maintains nationwide sys- tenn of credit bureau come "tions. Credits will be revised here and all accounts running over 90 days will be discussed openly at meeting of the association, to be held Monday The filing system now kept by the credit association will be entirely gone over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
HOW THEY VOTED ON TAX EXEMPTION BILL
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD MOntROmery. Ala. Feh- R


 Greater interest has never been shown in the action of the legisla- ture on any subject than on the ac- tion of the house Tuesday in laying aside the regular work of the day and passing the Brewer bill repeal ing the code section exempting power developments from taxation. Mem bers of the house feared an early ad- journment without action on the bill: therefore, they, suspended tho rules and adopted Representative Lewis Bowen's resolution making the bill a special order without referring 1t to the rules committee.
 The vote on the passage of tho bill follows:
 For-Mr. Speaker. Adams. Adoock. Allen. Arlington. Ashcraft (Fayotte), Ashcraft tLauderdaie). Beailo, Black well. Bowon. Lewis; Bowen. l., K., Boykin. Burns, Burton, Byars, Gallo. way, Cato. Christian, Coleman. Cook Culver. Cunningham. Deloney, Dick inson, Dowdle. Dunwoody. Hiliott, Tanning, Forman. Gaines, Glass, Glenn. Glover, Goode. Graves. Grove. Guy. Hall. Hampton. Henley. Henson. Hodgson, Hornsby. Howard. Howse, Hubbard, Jeter. Jones. Lee. Lstsen, Love, Luck, MoGowen, Melton, Moen- eyham, Moorer. Moxiey, Niokols, Odom, Parker, Patterson, Poole, Posey, Powell, Ringer, ReuntFes, Russell, Rutherford, St, John. Sanders (Conoouh), Sanders Pike), Sessions, Smith (Jefferson). Smith (Lee). snodgrass, sellie, Stewart (Hibh), Thompson tfatewah), Tiiler, Tyson Werner. Walker, Wall. Walton, Ware, Williams. Wyatt, Yeung-ss,
 . Tunstaii, Mrs, Wilkins-b.
 Not voting-Embry, Perreil, Fite, Halter, Hawkins, Fitzpatrick, LeMais- trs, Picksns, Rives, Smith (Clay), Stewart (Calhoun), Thompson (Jack- sono, Varner-l9,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
~ Ne State Neu SevedBy Correspondents Ou 600 Miles Of Special Leased Wires Aabaa Centers
Shoals District Feels More Optimistic Ouer Ford's Bid

The effort of Senator Norris te at taeh sn amendment to the army bill which would provide sz,ogo.o00 for the experimental operation of nitrate plant No. i In sherfield is regarded AS monkey wrench in the ma ehinery," which Is moving surely and swiftly towards the acceptance of the Ford proposal, Norris Is con sidered an enemy to the future wei fare of this district and his periodical suggestions of generosity" and his attitude of wanting to arrive at the best solution Of the Muscle Shoals controversy" efe regarded as 4 Greek bearing gifts" by the people of north Alabama. Nothing short of the acceptancs of tho Ford bid will solve tho problem, according to the best local opinion.
 Developments in Washington dur ing the next 10 days are considered of the utmost importance. News dispatches are receiving SC. ~chinE scrutiny and are the daily t~ e of conversation on the streets and at gatherings of all sorts. People feel that a realization of their hopes is at hand and that an industrial dream of almost two years will shortly come 10 pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
CAMPAIGN DISPUTE OVER STREET
 BEING CARRIED ON IN TAXES CAUSES CITY IC0WNGT0N COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RESIGN

ANDALUSIA, Ala. Feb. S.-(Spe7 cial.)--In keeping with the general campaign against hookworm which is being put on in the county by the county health unit this spring, the Hopewell community school under went this treatment last week and more than eighty persons were found to be victims in a violent or less de- gree with hookworm.
 The medical inspection work among the schools is proving of untold value in. the county and the health officers are receiving the whole hearted sup port of teachers and patrons where ever the work is taken up. Aside from the correction of disorders and diseases. all the schools are becom- ing enthusiastic over the sanitary measures that are being installed, and it is expected that all the larger ones throughout CoVington county will have adopted and installed such measures before the end of another term.
 Clubs for community betterment are also being organized by Dr. w. G. Smiliie and regular meetings are be- ing halu. At these meetings, talks by patrons and other members are made, and some one of the health unit delivers message on some im- portant phssc of health activity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
BAPTIST ORPHANS AT
 EVERGREEN REMOVED
 TO TROY INSTITUTION

TROY. Ala, Feb. s-tspeeia1)- The first contingent Of orphans win be brought to Troy from Evergreen eh Friday. Only the younger children, sbeut sixty in number, will be trans fefrea at this time. The older ones, those ef school age, will remain in Evergreen Tor the present school year, then will be moved to Troy.
 The children, wkole ear load of them. will reach Montgomery Friday afternoon At 5$49 o'clock and will be served eeod het supper there and tien will be given fias around the city. They will reach frey on the 3 o'clock traiu Friday night and will be met at the depot here by Baptist members with automobiles and ear- Tied to their new home on Elm street
 In view of the coming of the oT- phans ths Baptist women will hold q psntry shower Friday afternoon and stock the pantry full of good things to eat. A hearty welcome will be given them in Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
MRS WILKINS WINS OVER ]. LEE LONG
 0N, MATERNITY BILL
s4ANF SAPlT aeGRgAi
 r.sE lf5H sHEFss
nAs -.il Hhs l1 T Montgomery, Ala. .e

Mrs. Joseph G. Wilkins, The lady from Dallas," in the house of rep resentatives, defeated J. Lee Long of Butler in battle on the floor of the house Thursday. Mrs. Wilkins ,championed resolution by Repre- sentative Goodwin of Montgomery assenting in the name of the state to the Sheppard-Towner maternity act of Congress and giving the state treasurer authority to receive feder- al fund opportioned to the state.
 Mir. Long opposed the resolution and he and his supporters contend ed that it was a continuation of the effort to federalize the states of the south. Mrs. Wilkins answered that the resolution did no more than give the assent of the legislature to the acceptance to the funds. which are already being used by the state. The verbal battle continued for some time and delayed other business of the house. When the smoke had cleared away, Mrs. Wilkins had won and the resolution had been adopted by vote of "A to 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AoE-HIsAALD
 Elorenrn Ala Erh

Announcement of Washington cor respondents of large southern news papers that tho republicans have de. cided to remove tho kag rule and vote on the Henry Ford Muscle Shoals proposal in the House of Rep rtsentatives during the latter part of this week or early part of next week has created the most intense interest in this district and led leading busi- ness men to feel that solution of the Muscle Shoals problem Is new in sight.
 As general rule people here are not afflicted with Super confidence'' for they realize that even q favora ble vote In the House would not assure the acceptance of the offer and that there will probably be bitter fight later on In the Senate. still 1t will be big step in the right direction. A favorable vote in the House with no action at all on the part of the Senate al this session will not be wholly dis appointing but in case of such q vote within the next 10 days nope will be revived that both houses will dispose of the matter before March 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ELEVEN FINED $100 EACH IN PROHIBITION CASES

SYLACAUGA, Feb. S.-(Special.)- There was a lively time at the city court yesterday when the city tried II cases for the violation of the pro- hibition law. The city recently em- ployed two detectives to round up the bootleggers and yesterdays trial was the result of their work. All were fined s100 and each paid up ex- cept Ike Brashier, who was con- victed on three cases. and G. O.. Whales, convicted on one case. Each of these took an appeal
 Those convicted were Walter L.. Cwings. A. H. McElrath, Andrew Mo Coy. Ike Stallworth, Joe McElrath, European Darby and Mrs. Ike BIashier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
Great For Bad
 Coughs and Colds Make Your Own Medicine and Have the Best
 There Is.
You'll Say It's Good When All Mucous Disappears and Clean, Healthy Membrane Is Your
 Reward

Here is an inexpensive home made rem- edy that ysu can't beat and one that will ausfs asns ssy. Sp afs tbs phsa psasa sa aasp make breathing easy and cause stubborn colds apd persistent coughs to vacate- many times oyer night;
 Try it right away # rau suffer from catarrh, Chest Oelds sF any irritatins nose er throat trouhiss and you'll be glad you run across this little bit of ad- vice,
 Get from any druggist ens eunce ef Parmint ldeuble strength) add to it little sugar and enough water to make one half when It is mixed you can pride yourself on having a medicine that acts directly on the membrane of the nose and throat and acts so effectively that all phlegm, all tickling and inflammation speedily dis. sppears.--AdT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ACED MAN MEETS DEATH NEAR PLACE RAIN KILLED SON
L. and N. Train Brushes Out Life of WiIhlte Citizen. Body Taken to
 CulIman
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD AIhouv-nrcetur Ala Feb, i

Only mile from the spot where his lS-year-old son met death under the wheels of train five years ago, Dude Phillips, aged 70 years. was fatally Injured by train Wednesday according to word received here Thursday. Phillips resided in the wllhite neighborhood and the scene of the accident was near railroad bridge No. 20 on the Louisville and Nashville. It was stated.
 Friends picked up the aged man following the accident and started to the hospital. but MT. Phillips died by the time Falllville was reached. The body was taken 10 Cullman, pre- pared for burial and returned to Will hite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
MAJOR BAssETT BURIED

The body Of Maj. Charles Bassett was brought home this afternoon. Under the sod of the community he labore1 for so long and for the ad- vancement of which he made many personal sacrifices, Major Bassstt is sleepIng in city cemetery. The body which arrived here shortly after 3 o'clock, was met at the station by hundreds of sorrowing friends, Masons had charge of the funeral services. Major Bassett for many years leading citizen here died Tuesday in Birmingham, where he removed about three years ago. The flag in Wheeler park was at half mast during the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ARTHUR E. BARTON

SHEFFIELD. Ala, Feb, S.-(spe- cial.-Arthur F. Barton, who was born and reared at Barton. Ala, died Suddenly at Ada. Okla. Friday, Feb ruary g. Mir. Barton was summoned to the bedside of his sister, who was critically i'll and died soon after his arrival. MT. Barton's remains were inferred at Ada He was the last member of hls family residing In this county. He was 56 years of age and unmarried. The Barton family was among the oldest and most prominent families of the Tennessee valley. MT. Barton had been super
 intendent of tho Methodist Sunday school at Cheroke, for many years,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
BOT SCOUT LEADER SELECTED

At the regular weekly luncheon, the Rotary club dispensed with ell forms of amusement and devoted the evening to business. One of the first matters to claim their attention was the selection of leader for the Boy Scouts. and after much discussion, Emory Folmar was asked to take over the work until other plans could be made. L. 4, Gellerstedt spoke for the charity ward in the Masonic hos pital and told the plans for the board. proposition to establish charity ward or at least a free bed by the club was discussed. Next a move ment to secure a play ground for the children of Troy was taken up and the president, Judge Walter c. Black, appointed a committee of ,Dr. c. B. Arendall, M. D. Pace and o. J. Ste p1 ems to look into the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
PILOT CLUB ELECTS

One of the best attended and most important meetings of the Pilot club held in some months was given over to the selection of new officers to lead Selma's business women through 1923. Mrs. Olive Baker Jackso T was chosen president, Miss Cornelia Mar tin. first vice president; Mrs. Cert rude Broadway, second vice presi- dent; Miss Mary Graham, treasurer; Miss Dorcie Buffitt recording secre- tary; Miss Carolyn Young, corres- bonding secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
HENRY GRADY BAIRD. JR.

JACKSONVILLE, Ala, Feb. 6.- Special )-The funeral services of the s-months-old son, Henry Grady. Jr., of Mir. and Mrs. Henry G. Baird. were held Wednesday afternoon by Rev. M. l.. Keith. pastor of the Bap- tist church, and interment was at the Baird family lot at Four Mile cemetery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
R. M. SIMMONS

TROY. Ala. Feb. -(Special.)-R. NJ. Simmons, 49 years old, died Tues day morning at. his home on Brun- didge street after short illness " hich had begun Saturday. MT. Sim mons had been merchant on Brundidge street for a number or years. He is survived by his wite and one son, about 12 years old; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Carter Of Dothan and Mrs. Richard Jones of this city. The funeral took place Wednesday n, orning at the residence at 10 o'clock, being conducted by Dr. C. 5. Arendall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
MRS IT N. wooDALL

JACKSONVILLE, Ala, Feb. 8'- Especial. )-The funeral services or Mrs. T. M. Woodall, aged 70, were held Sunday from her late residence and interment vas in. cemetery above Piedmont. She is survived py a husband, two sons ana three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
MAY CALL PASTOR

Dr. ". D. Reeves. pastor of the First Baptist church of Avondale, probably will be called to the pas torate of the Central Baptist church. A subcommittee reported favorably on Dr. Reeves last night and later the pulpit committee, acting as a whole, voted to recommend to the congregation that call be extended the AVondaIe pastor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
DOCTOR HURT IN ACCIDENT

News has been received here or the serious injury of pr. Ben A. Russell, formerly of Albany. but now of Sher- man, Tax pr. Russell, who has made his home in Sherman for many years, was answering a call when his automobile was struck by train at a grade crossing and demolished. The physician is brother of Mrs. H. E. McKelVey of Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
HEALTH nFE1cAR VISITS NORTH

pr. w. G. Smillie, county health of- ficer, will leave Friday afternoon for an extended trip to Washington, New York and Boston. where he goes to attend an important health confer ence, and attend to other matters pertinent to the Covington county health unit, in those cities,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ROTARIANs TO CELEBRATE

At d meeting of the Rotary club at noon today it was decided to cele- hIate ladies night" and entertain Gov. James Thomas on the evening of Tuesday, February 27, on which date the club will celebrate also the eighteenth anniversary of Rotary International.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
PLAN ANNIVERSARY

Baptists of Morgan county will eel ebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the denomination in the state with a program to be rendered in Hart seile. This decision was reached here at a meeting of the Morgan County Baptist association. Plans for the celebration are in process of formula tlOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
HUNDREDS PROFIT BY AGR|CUL TURAL COURSE AT JASPER
Up-to- Date Methods of Farm. ing Demonstrated By Ex- perts-Judge Shepherd
 PresideS
JASPER BUKKAUl THE AGE-HERALD ' Jasper. Ala, Feb, 8

The International Harvester com- pany's agricultural short course and community meeting which opened here Thursday fs drawing large crowds. The attendance at the open ing session Thur sday morning was estimated at -.o00 persons including a number of high chooI pupils. The large circuit court room in which the demonstrations are being given was inadequate to seat all those in at tendance. Judge J, ". Shepherd is
 presiding over the meeting. The morning session opened with an ad- dress by Mayor J. H. Crarford of Jasper, aft:r which H. .s'. Mobly de- liyered an fllutrated lecture on The Educational Use of Know -dge."
 "Education is that training which fits for t e duties of life,' MT. Mobly said. Moving pitcure of diapiated farm gates, fences barns and other farming implements lying out in the weather and other wasteful methods on the farm were shown. All the pictures were taken on farms run by educated people MT. Mobly ex- plained "if an education doesn't teach economy and thoughtfulness, it is not education," Nr. Mobly said. Some of the moving pictures show ing hogs and cattle getting through sorry gates and then being tripped up by hay wire lying around caused much merriment In the afternoon Miss Grace Smith discussed good health in the home and R. R. Robin son delivered lecture on our home garden and yards. These lectures were illustrated by moving pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
TICK EXPERT VISITS

Dr. J. L. Bender, federal tick erad- ication expert, whose headquarters are in Dothan, has been in Troy and Pike county this week. He states ttat in his opinion Pike county will be free of ticks by June. There are now three herds in Pike county in- fosted with ticks, but were shipped here from Barbour county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
ALABAMA DEATHS
s0LoN M,LEOD

EUFAULA, Ala, Feb. S.-(Specialo Solon Mcleod, aged 5S, died at ms home at Batesville, Ala, Thursday morning, after short illness. He leaves wife, formerly Miss Bertha Cox of Clayton. Ala. The funeral will be at Clayton Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09
EXCITEMENT BUT NO FIRE

The fire department responded to a hurry-up alarm early Wednesday morning. when a stove-pipe fell in dormitory No. 2 of the Troy State Normal school. The girls were much excited over the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-09

An international competition with an -Y1 prize for the best paper or some t., feet of a technical na- tLre in the scit..e- of aeronautics is being conducted by'ets Royal Aero nautical society of Lon, m.