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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
CITY EMPLOYES TO RECEIVE BACK PAY
Salary Increases Of S6,50O Per Month Are Retrac-
 tive To October

Back pay on raised salaries of mu- nicipal employees, mainly the men of the fire and police departments, will be included in the November 10 checks, it was decided in the city hall Wednesday morning.
 All salaries that were raised are retroactive to october 1, but until the adoption of the municipal budget and the adoption of resolution GOV ering the advances, the money was not forthcoming. The fiscal year begins with October l.
 The municipal pay roll, including teachers, the library staff and all others will be s270,000, month for 10 months of the year. Some Of those on the pay roll are not On duty Tor two months during the summer.
 The aggregate of the raised sal aries is $6,500 month Seperate checks will not be issued, the ad- vance for October simply heinz in cluded in the half-month check for November's first payment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
CITY WILL IMPROVE APPROACHES TO PARK
New Sidewalk And Library Light
 ing FavOrably Recommended

Paving the sidewalk bordering Avondale park from Fortieth street, south, to Forty second street, along Avenue E. providing an adequate ligrary, and making suitable arrange ments for automobile parking at the east end of Avondale park at Forty second street were matters decided favorably by the committee from the city commission and Avondale citizens Wednesday morning at g o'clock when a meeting was held in the park to discuss the subject.
 Commissioner w. l.. Harrison and Commissioner w. B. Cloe attended the conference, went over the park property with the Avondale people interested and announced they would recommend the improvement at the next meeting of the city com mission.
 At the Tuesday morning session of the board the matter came up, the city being requested to finance the improvements as they border mu- nfcipal property. It was pointed out that the street car line and great flow of automobiles from Thirty ninth and Fortieth streets into Ave nue E. where new paving is being traffic toward East Lake from the Southside through the thoroughfares named, and the mass of traffic is a constant source of danger to school children from Avonwood, Woodlawn and Avondale attending the Avtn- dale school.
 The commission was in receptive mood on. the subject Tuesday and only wanted more details before acting. The parking space set aside for motor vehicles in the park con sists of three or four acres at the eastern end, beyond the baseball grounds now not used for anything in particular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
GRAIN RATE FIGHT PUSHED BY J0NEs
Complaint Against Frisco Considered One Of Magic
 City's Biggest Cases

Complaints of the Birmingham Traffic association against the Frisco railroad attacking carload rates on grain and grain products from Mem phis to Birmingham as being unrea- sonable and discriminatory is begin hing to evolve as one of the biggest cases in which the Birmingham dis trict has engaged, according to Charles Jones of the traffic associa- tion.
 Complaints are only filed against the Frisco due to the fact that this road has the shortest and most di- rect line to Memphis and as such is regarded as the rate-making line. Petitions of intervention in this case have been received by the Birming- ham Traffic association from the H. linois Central, Atlantic Coast Line, Atlanta and West Point, Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, Central of Georgia, Georgia railroad, Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis, Seaboard Air Line, Western of Alabama and the Louisville and Nashville rail- loads.
 Mr. Jones declares the rate from : Memphis to Birmingham to a certain extent controls the rate from other grain centers to Birmingham and is the controlling rate in relation to other grain rates to southern points. In the intervening petition of the railroads il is stated their interven- ton is to protect their adjustments from other river crossings to Bir- mingham as we'll as from other grain markets to other southern destina- tions.
 Hg o. l.. Bum, general manager of ihe associations and c. E. Jones, sec sretary, Wednesday expressed confi- dence in the outcome of this fight (which they declare will mean much to the grain millers and brokers of Ahe Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TO CONTINUE FIGHT
 ON CONVICT LEASES
Judge Hugo Black Elected President Newly Formed
 Alabama Association

The state wide committee against convict leasing was merged into the Alabama Prison Reform association activities at meeting in the parish house of the Church of the Advent Wednesday night. Abolition of con- vict leasing in the state of Alabama was proclaimed as the primary ob- jective of the newly formed organ ization. but it's ultimate aim will be to modernize and humanize the whole penal system.
 Judge William E. Fort, who has been active for several years as one of the leading figures in the state wide committee, presided at Wednes- day nights meeting and outlined the program upon which the organiza- ton was about to embark After the abolition of the lease system be- comes a fact, he said, the work Of organization will follow it up with better parole system, help and in struction for first offenders. more effective welfare work among ex- convicts to help them get jobs and provision for the wives and children of men serving time in state prisons
 Miss Julia K. Jaffray, secretary of the national committee on prisons and prison labor, brought the good wishes of her fellowworkers in prison reform and described the fight being made to humanize the coun- try's penal institutions.
 S"Every convict ought to be paid for his work, and no state or private individual or firm should be allowed to make cent out of employing con- vict labor" she said. "The men should be taught self-respect and receive practical training in some trade by which they can make de- cent living after they cease to be convicts.h
 Judge Hugo Black was elected president of the new organization, and the following other officers were elected: w. c. Davis, first vice presi- dent; Mrs. J. B. Jones, second vice president; Milton H. Fies, third vice president; Mrs. Brenton K. Fisk, sec retary; Mrs. Lloyd Josselyn, treas urer, and Mrs. Rosie Boaz Natestine. recording secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

manship and the election of MT. Phillips to that post. Because of this intensive sub-political campaign one elected member has resigned and another has become extremely diff ficult to reach by telephone because of the incessant opportunities re- ceived regarding the ehairmanship.
 It is said MT. Phillips resignation would surprise no one now, for there is little indication of his becoming g chairman.
 Members of the city commission said Wednesday it was probable the board would meet Thursday to choose a successor to R. H. Wharton. While they are at it, another name may be discussed as an available alternate in case of emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
ONLY THREE DAYS ARE LEFT OF BEST EXTRA VOTE OFFER IN BIG HELP-YOURSELF CLUB


 that time the same s25 will bring you only 75,000 extra votes. and later 1t will not bring so many, so get busy t once.
 If you're already in the Help Your self Club with your eyes on one of the 34 big prizes, it's a pretty safe bet that you won't let the grass grow under your feet between now and Saturday.
 If you're not club member read these rules and get busy. How to Enter Came.
 To enter your name, clip the nomi = nation blank from today's issue and mail it in. A first subscription is worth 900 additional votes, and for every S25 in subscriptions secured by November 3, extra votes to the amount Cf 100, 900 vii be credited in early, as after November 3, the same s25 in subscriptions will not bring as many votes by long shot. Carrier Boys.
 If you secure a subscription from any person whose paper is being de- livered by a carrier boy, the same pers and receive his proper portion of revnue as in the past.
 o O O No Restriction.
 There is no restriction on territory in which to work. You can secure subscriptions and free vote coupons anywhere. If you have friends in Birmingham who wish to help you they can do so by giving you their subscriptions.
 O o O Office of Club.
 The office of the Help Yourself Club Is located on the fifth floor of The Age-Herald building. It is open from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. daily. The club manager will be glad to talk with you in his office or over the telephone or if you cannot, come to his office will be glad to send someone to explain the campaign to you. Telephone Main 4900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

Only three more days to win the greatest number of extra votes of- fered during the entire Help Your self Club campaign.
 Members of the club are urged to expend every effort possible to swell their total of votes to the utmost, and residents of towns and cities not list are reminded that this virgin territc ry" Is a VeritabIe mine of po- tential votes.
 Tn towns and sections not repre- sented by eampaigners," club author ities said, new members can come into the club and in the course of the three remaining days place them selves on a footing with regular club members with the aid of the extra vote offer.
 Extra Vote offer.
 With every .s25 in subscriptions sent in up to Saturday night at g o'clock total of 100000 extra votes will be given. Hundreds of towns and sections all over the state-un- represented by club members and un- touched so far as securing subscrip- tions to the Age-Herald is concerned present splendid opportunity to prospective campaigners.
 "A few hours of activity in this territory, where no subscriptions have been secured will place the new member cn an equality with the old member. so if you plan to get into the running for one of the IA beau- tiful automobiles or one of the 20 big cash prizes. don't delay.
 "Clip out your nomination blank and send 1t in at once. Then get busy securing extra votes by the hundreds cf thousands. Each dollar over the requisite s25 will win for tra votes.
 o O O
 Rush Necessary.
 "The important thing is to get into the campaign without a moments delay. The offer of 100000 extra votes for every $25 in subscriptions holds good only until Saturday. After
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

 CALENDAR
AT THE THEATRES

 Jefferson-"Cuddle Up" musical comey.
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and com edies.
 Loew's Bijou-Loew's vaudeville and feature pictures.
 AT THE MOVIES Strand-@homas Meighan in "Wom- an Proof"
 Trianon = Norma Talmadge in Ashes of Vengeance" GalaX-Charles Mack and Elinor Fair in Driven" Capitol-Mae Murray in Peacock Alley"
 Rialto-"The Ladder Jinx" and comedies.
 Royal-William Russell in "The Crusader"
 odeon-"The sante Fe Trair' and comedies.
 Princess-"The Steel Trail"
 CURRENT EVENTS Real Estate Board luncheon at l o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel. Community club luncheon at l o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel. Retail Credit Mems luncheon at o'clock at Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TOO MUCH URIC ACID?
 LET US SEND YOU THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT FREE S5 CENT BOTTLE (32 DOSES)

If your sleep is broken by an irri- tated bladder that wakes you up every few hours, you will appreciate the rest and comfort you get from the free bot tie (32 doses).
 To prove The Williams Treatment conquers kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism and all other ailments when due to excessive uric acid, no matter how chronic or stubborn. we will give one s5c bottle (32 doses) free if you send this notice. Please send 10 cents to help pay postage, packing, etc, to The Dr. D. A. Williams Com, pany, Dept. BA-101s, P. o. Building, East Hampton, Conn. Send at once and you will receive by parcel post regu- lar 86c bottle, without charge and without mourning any obligation. Only one bottle to the same address or fam fly. Nothing sent c. O. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

Just because you start the day "too tired to get up," arms and legs stiff, muscles sore; with burning, aching back and dull head-Worn OUT before the day begins-do not think you have to stay in such condition.
 Rheumatism, kidney and bladder troubles, and all ailments caused by excessve acidity, make one miserable.
 Be strong and well. Get rid of the rheumatic" pains, stiff joints, sore muscles, "acid" stomach, Kidney or Bladder troubles so often caused by body-made acids.
 If you have been ailing for long time, taking all sorts of medicines without benefit, let The Williams Treatment prove to you what great re- lief it gives in the most stubborn cases. Since 1892 hundreds of thousands have used it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE RECEIVED HERE
Separate Return For Each Employe Receiving S1 .0nn Is Renuired

Forms for filing income tax returns are available Thursday at the office o fthe collector of internal revenue, according to an announcement Wednesday by W. D. Snead, collec- tor.
 The early release will be of aid to firms, corporations and businesses employing large forces, which an nually are required to report to the commissioner of internal revenue at Washington payments of $1,000 or more made during the preceding year.
 A separate return for each employe whose salary for 1923 was $1,000 or. more is required of employers on form 1899. Banks and similar organ izations are required to report inter est paid or credited to a deposltor if the total during the year was $1,000. Copies of the forms will be sent to those who request them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

wires and other details were being worked out
 It is the desire of the municipal au- thorities to get the new traffic con trol system in working order as quickly as possible and as soon as the material is purchased installation is expected to start.
 Twelve units will be installed as g nucleus and if all goes as expected eight more will be added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TO DISCUSS STORE NEWS

Retail Credit Men To Hear Standard
 Corporation of America Expert
 A. II. Weigel of the Standard Cor poration of America will speak on "Store News and It's Value to the Credit Man" to members of the Asso- ciated Retail Credit Men at thelr luncheon at 1 o'clock Thursday in the Old Colony club rooms at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Discussion of various subjects will follow MT. Weigers talk. The att tendance prize will be donated by Paul c. Vaughan, credit manager of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
FREE TOWER PROBABLE
Companies Expected To Give City Give City Traffic Station For Safety

Probability of the traffic control tower to be placed at Nineteenth street and First avenue being given to the city was reported in the city hall Wednesday morning one of the larger metal companies here pre- senting the city with the steel pillar and a lumber dealer giving the sig nalman's box which the column will support
 Estimates of cost of material were nearly completed and discussions re- garding current cost, installation of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
EYE SPECIALIST SUED

Suit for s10,OOO damages begun in circuit court Wednesday by Mrs. Lu- cile Johnson against Dr. A. B. Harris. eye, ear,- nose and throat specialist. Plaintiff charges in her affidavit that she was treated by Dr. Harris last April and submitted to an opera tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
NEW STYLE

Mcscraggle-Wh should go to that Halloween party? I don't see any fun in ducking for apples.
 McRummie-But these are going to be in a basin of hard cider.-New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
THE WEATHER

Alabama; Fair Thursday: slightly warmer in north portion. Friday cloudy and slight warmer, probably showers
 Virginia and North Carolina. Fair and sl.shiiy warmer Thursday; Friday increas- ihe cioudiness and warmer.
 south Carolina: Fair Thursday; Friday increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer.
 Seorgla; Fair Thursday; slightly warmer ln northwest portions: Friday increasing cioudiness. probably showers by Friday night In northwest portion.
 Florida; Falr Thursday and Friday; lit ue change In temperature.
 Extreme northwest Florida: Fair Thurs day, Friday increasing cloudlness and slightly warmer probably foolwed uN showers.
 Mississippi; Fair and slightly warmer thursday Friday showers
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair and slightly warmer Thursday; Friday, un- settled, probably showers.
 Louisiana; Thursday fair: Friday in- ereasing c'oudiness, not much change in
 Arkansas: Thursday generally fair. con- tinued cool; Friday increasing cloudiness
 Oklahoma: Thursday generally fair somewhat warmer in west portion Friday unsettled. warmer
 East Texas: Thursday local rains warmer In northwest portion; Friday prob ably rain.
 West Texas; Thursday rain, somewhat warmer: Friday partly clody in west prob ably rain in east portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

Copra, sun or kiln dried, contains 50 to 65 per cent of oil, while that hot air dried sometimes runs as high as 74 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
LOCAL DATA

For the 24 hours ending at p. m, October 31. 1923
 Highest temperature ........... 5s Lowest temperature ........... A Mean temperature ............,,. 51 Normal temperature ................ 59 Deficiency in temperature since Jan
 uary 1 ..............,....-.. 105 Rainfall ...................... 0 .O2 Total rainfall since January 1.....4S. .21 Excess in rainfall since January l.. . 6.73 Relative humidity. a m. ........ so
 12 noon .................... 40
 D. m ................. 52 Dry thermometer, a. m. .......... A
 12 noon ................... 54
 D. m. .................... 40 Wet thermometer a. m ........ fl
 l2 noon ................... A
 D. m. .........-..... 36 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States weather bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m. 90th meridian time, October 3t. 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
The First National Bank

STATEMENT TO COMPTROLLER
 (Condensed) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1923
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
"INTERPRETATION."

In matters political, national and international, this is the day when emphasis is being laid on the proper interpretations" to be placed upon words and actions of representatives of nations, governments and parties. At the moment German words are being interpreted" to mean that she offers separations settlement on the basis of 20 billion gold marks plus whatever amount experts find she should pay after examining into Ger many's financial condition. The state ments of foreign officials and diplo- mats are interpreted" this way and that way. Former President Wilson's letter regarding the world court is Interpreted" to mean whatever the interpreter wishes it to mean. Presi- dent Harding's advocacy of our join ing the world court is interpreted" in various ways. The interpretation habit extends even into state and local politics and in order to be a moderately successful politician one has to be able to couch a thought in words that will furnish joy to
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
LEXINGTON.

Echoes from tlfe "shot heard round the world" fired at the Battle of Lexington i4s years ago today are still being heard,
 The torch of Liberty which was lighted on that occasion is blazing brightly.
 In the iiS years which have inter- vened. the world has progressed. De- spite the ramblings Of agitators, de- spite ealumnics, despite everything, this is better world for men to build their homes in than it was before the Battle Of Lexington was fought.
 Like the armed farmers who re- sisted the invasion of the Redcoats, we must continue to fight. Invasions of our sacred rights are frequently attempted. Invasions of our political prerogatives arc not unknown. But through it all. the people, in the end, have been victorious.
 The Battle of Lexington was new idea. Organized resistance to tyranny had never been heard Of. It made the peoples of the earth gasp. Ii planted the seed of freedom which has become a deep-rooted oak, add ing to it's grandeur as the years wane. Men and races pass on, but liberty is with us always
 The man who fired the first shot at Lexington was messenger from above, divinely inspired. in the rough garb of a Massachusetts farm- CT. When we hear the echo with our ears only, we are not good patriots We must hear it with our hearts.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19

many whose opinions may differ absolutely.
 A politician would probably re- frain from saying, today, "I am going out into the garden with my spade" He would give way to the interpre- tation tendency to such an extent that he would bo apt to remarks T am going out into the garden with an instrument made partially of wood, partly Of metal and which is fre- qnently used to move particles of mat ter from one position to another by the aid of physical effort" He would not. in other words, call spade" spade" There might be danger in the use of the noun; it might fix his intentions too firmly. Of course there is no intlmation that a politician has time for any such business as spadlng mp his garden; no reflection Is intended to be cast upon person of his profession,
 As long as public officials, national or otherwise, refrain from calling things by their true names and ex- pressing themselves plainly so that only one construction may be placed upon what they say, there will be work for the interpreters. There is nothing else to do but try to find out what they mean. And just SO long as various differing interpretations are possible, there will be misunder- standing and a failure to settle the pressing problems. Hand in hand with that happy time of independent thought and action in politics, will come the period of calling things by their right names.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
25 Years Ago To-day
(Taken from Herald of that date)

The Woman's club told its annual meeting in the hall in Jndd's block this afternoon. Mrs. Picket, the president, presided. Three tables were laid out on which collation. was served. They were presided over by Mrs. A. H. Stanley, Mrs. Merwin and Mrs. r, G. Platt.
 The Hartford baseball team de- feated the Springfield team in a five inning game today by the score of 2 to l, The game was stopped on account of snowstorm.
 Bandmastcr r.. J. Lynch of the Philharmonic band is playing the cornet this week at Jacques theater in Waterbury.
 Theodore Wagner, foreman of the rolling department of the Stanley Works resigned his position there to- day MT. Wagner will start for Bridgeport next week where he will take 9 similar position.
 Miss Mary Fagin of Broad street is the only girl who has entered the Normal school at South Manchester for the summer term.
 Councillor A. l.. Thompson of the Mechanics attended a meeting of Pe- quot council of Berlin last evening.
 William Doyle and his trotter, Dick, broke the record for a run be- tween New Britain and Plainyille yes- terday by making the distance be- tween the post office in this city and the Eagle House in Plainyille in IA minutes. The previous record was made by J. D. Humphreys handsome roadster in l 5 minutes.