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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11

across a gap between spherical brass terminals foot or two apart. It is this spark which. at the moment of discharge, represents more electrical current than is generated in the whole United States. Of it the inven- tor of the machine, F. w. Peck, Jr.. says:
 The voltage rises at the rate of 50 900, 900 volts per second"
 The noise of it's discharge is that of very heavy firearm.
 The similarity between this spark and flash of lightning in the skies was tested by the erection of the model village shown in the other photograph (No. 4). This is built ex- actly to scale with rocks and trees and roads and houses. the latter all properly protected by lightning rods The church steeple is about eight inches high and the wires from which the lightning" was dis charged were of height above the village proportionate to that of thun- der clouds.
 It is this spark which shatters great blocks of wood in a manner to lead to the suspicion that it may ac- tually transmute in it's passage the elements of which the wood is com posed. C. c. Chesney general mana ger of the plant, however, is of the belief that the phenomena might more accurately be described in terms of current knowledge as "de- structive distillation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
SUMMER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA UNDER WAY
All State Normals Predicting Record
 Breaking EnrOllments

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1o.- Summer schools all oyer Alabama are either opening or preparing to open for their 12 weeks session.
 The normal schools. are all predict ing record breaking enrollments Florence. Troy and Jacksonville of ficals voicing confidence that the number applying would be more than they could provide for.
 Auburn and the the university are each conducting summer school while Birmingham-S Southern college opens its second annual summer school June 16.
 Last Monday witnessed the open ing of the Howard college session with large enrolment taking place.
 Many of the high schools are also conducting summer courses this year to allow their students to make up failures on certain subjects during the past term.
 Many teachers, as usual, are ex- pected to attend the summer ses- sions in order to get certificate ex- tensions or certificates
 Florence Normal school officials state that they expect their enroll ment for the summer to mount to a figure exceeding 1,200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
STATE COMMITTEE MEETS FRIDAY IN SPECIAL SEsS1 | N
Legislature Will Be Asked To Amend Present Election
 Laws
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU I
 THE ACE-HERALD

MOntgOmery, Ala, June ID
 Acting under instructions of the state democratic convention the state democratic convention, the next Friday will determine what amendments shall be proposed in the state election laws during the ses- sion of the legislature, which will begin July 10. A subcommittee has been making Investigations since the first meeting of the new state committee was held January 14 and has completed a report which will be submitted at the special meeting Friday.
 For several years opposition has votes and 1t Is probable that the state committee will ask the legisla- ture to abandon the practice. Sec ond choice voting was included in the primray election law in 1915. but nothing in the law requires a person eral comment has been that few per sons have voted second choice. When tho system was proposed the suggestion was made that majority nominations would be obtained with out the necessity for a second pri- mary.
 Covmt Tn Tsw Cases.
 It was thought that all democratic Hoters would cast second choice bal office did not receive majority of the first choice votes the one of the two highest who received the greatest number of first and second choice votes would be declared the nominee. While the second choice votes have counted for little in a great majority of the counties, a few nominations have been obtained by persons who ran second in first choice votes.
 Although the state convention did not say specifically that the legts- lature should return to tho double primary system, the general opinion Is that tho subcommittee will rec comend such an amendment of the primary election law as will require . second primary when candidate does not receive majority of all votes cast in the first primary.
 May Ask Re,eal.
 Information also indicates that the subcommittee will recommend the repeal of the corrupt practice act This act, enacted in 1915, requires candidates for public and party of fices to name campaign committees and campaign treasurers and to file statements with the secretary of state and probate judges regarding their expenses during campaigns Heavy punishment is provided for violations of the law, but it is not recorded that any prosecutions have ever been started under the law.
 The second choice ballot and the corrupt practice act came into the discussion during the state demo- cratic convention last September. though the minutes of the conven- tion do not show that ally definite instructions were given to the state executive committee.
 The convention merely instructed the committee to name sub-com- rnittee which would be charged with the duty of suggesting amendments.
 R. B. EvIns, chairman of the state committee, cdlle1 the meeting for next Friday for the purpose of de- termining upon a plan for the nomi- nation of democratic candidate for congressman of the second district. succeeding John R. Tyson, deceased. Governor Brandon has ordered spe- .iai election August 14 for the nam- Ing of a congressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
EDWARDS TO PRESIDE

John A. Edwards of the Scarborough Drug company. who is president of the Alabama Pharmaceutical asso- citation, will preside over the annual meeting of that organization in Bir- mingham Wednesday and Thursday. W. E. Lloyd, Julian F. Spearman Walker Collins and other druggists of the city will attend the convention
 The business sessions will be held at the Tutwiler hotel In Birmingham beginning at g o'clock Wednesday morning. the banquet session to be held Wednesday evening.
 Speakers on the program for the first day will be Dr. Blake, head of the School of Pharmacy at Auburn pr. R. r. Lovelady of Birmingham, John W. Durr of Montgomery, Dr. J. D. Humphrey of Huntsville. Dr. Sam A Williams of Troy and Dr Lawrence Lewis of Tuskegee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
SALE ANNOUNCED
Cattle And Hogs To Re Disposed Of
 By Convict Department

MONTGOMERY. Ala, June 1o.-A large number of representative dairy men, farmers, and others from Ala bama and surrounding states are ex- pected to attend the sale of Guern- sey cattle to be held by the state convict department at Kilby dairy farms near Montgomery, June 22.
 Pamphlets showing name, pedigree and other information for the sale were being mailed Saturday from the office of Roy L. Nolen, associate member of the state board of con- vict supervisors, officials of the de- partment said.
 On the day following the sale of the cattle sale of pure bred Duroc gifts Is to be held at the same place, the announcement states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
MEDAL WINNERS NAMED
Roosevelt Memorial Association To
 ReafoW coraftons

WASHINGTON. June 1o.-Trustess of the Roosevelt Memoria, associs- ton announced today the names of the first three persons selected to receive the gold medal offered by the association flor distinguished service to the American people," The medals probably will be presented Friday by President Harding to Miss Louisa Lee Schuyler, New York, so- cial worker and Henry Fairfield os- born, president of the Museum of Natural history in New York city, and by proxy to Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, retired, now serving as governor gen. eral of the Philippine Islands.
 Miss Schuyler was selected be- cause of her work In promoting the welfare of women and children. Pro- lessor Osborn for promoting the study of natural history and General Wood for promotion of the nation al defense"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
TOO MANY HEROES
Italy Finds It Necessary To Linai,
 Number Of DecOrationa

ROME, June 10.-Italy has so many heroes that 1t has been found neces- sary to limit the number of decora- tions to be awarded them. A decree published Sunday in the Court Gazette announces a fixed quota of decorations to be distributed up to December 1. The decree, however, does not affect decorations that King Victor Emmanuel desires to bestow for personal reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
PYTHIANS ELECT
Marion Merchants Agree to Close
 Thursday Afternoons

MARION, Ala, June 10.-( Especial. ) At the semi i-annual election of E. D.. King lodge, No. 6. Knights of Pythias. held last night. the follow ing officers were elected for the next six months: K. G. Hoover, chancellor commander; W. T. Harris, vice chan cellor; l.. NJ. Nichols. prelate; Max Shiller, master of work; w. H. Mason. master of arms; W. B. Clemmons, in ner guard; W. M. Black burn, outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
DR. SNYDER, IGNORED

pr. J. Ross Snyder of Birmingham m, who delivered a lecture to the moth CTS of Anniston at the High School auditorium Saturday afternoon at o'clock, was a special guest of honor at the home of Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Brothers Saturday evening. pr. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11

urday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Anniston High school as q final part of the baby week program in An nston. Following his lecture pr. Snyder was entertained in the home of Dr. and Mrs Thomas J. Brothers, d number of his close personal friends being invited to share In the hos pitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
CURB MARKET |S BEING URGED BY JUNIOR CHAMBER
Plans For Zoning System For Anniston Also Are Be-
 ing Discussed
ANSISTON BUKEAUl
 THE AGE-IIERALD ! Anu!sto Ala ,Iune 1o

curb market for Anniston is be- ing boosted by d committee from the Junior Chamber of Commerce follow ing the appearance of Miss Stella Harms, home demonstration agent for Calhoun county, before the board of directors. The committee is com posed of L. B. Cannon J. B. Holman, H. G. Williams, L. c. Henry and N. s. Nelson, the latter being the chair man.
 Discussion of plans for zoning system for the city were also dis cussed at the directors meeting and both of these questions aroused en- thusiasm of a high order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
REPRESENTED AT MEET

Irby Pope. circuit clerk of Perry county, and w. L. Hogue, county so- licitor, left today for Birmingham to attend the meeting of civic clubs and workers. They represent the Marion Civitan club and the city council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
GIVEN CUBAN POST

Porter King of this city has been appointed as general freight and passenger agent for the Illinois Cen tral railroad at Havana, and will have charge of the important busi- ness for his company in the Cuban capital. MT. King has been with the Illinois Central for several years and is the first agent to be installed in Havana since the close of the World war. Anniston friends of the railroad man will be interested in the an nouncement of his promotion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
VISITING IN BIRMINGHAM

MT and Mrs. J. G. Tyler Mrs. Bon- durant McGinnis and Miss Lucille Tyler left Sunday for Birmingham for a short visit to Mrs. A. M. Ward on South Highlands. MT. Tyler re turned to the city Sunday night and the others will remain for longer visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
MERCHANTS TO CLOSE

petition was circulated during the week among the merchants of Marion by which they agreed to close at l o'clock every Thursday to give the salesmen half holiday. Practi- cally every merchant in Marion signed the petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
MRS. WILSON BURIED

Funeral services for Mrs. J. c. Will son, whose death Saturday morning family, were held at o'clock Sun day afternoon at the home at the corner of Leighton avenue and Twelfth street Rev L. C. Branscomb of the First Methodist church con ducting the service. Mrs. Wilson had been feeble for several months, but her condition had not been consid- cred serious. The end came sudden ly early Saturday morning. The four sons and sons-in-law of Mrs. Wilson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11

served as pallbearers, as follows: J. H. Wilson, Lincoln; William c. and George N. Wilson of this city. George D. Patterson of Tallassee. H. B. Rudi- sill of Anniston and E. NJ. Whiteside pf Se1rnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
SCHOOL HEADS VISIT

Miss Hattie Morton. principal of Louie Compton seminary of Birming- ham. and Prof, Basil M. Barks, head of the Birmingham University school. visited Marion this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
PICNIC DAY AWAITED

Officers and mem bers of the Parker Memorial Baptist Sunday schol will go by special train to Cave Springs Ga, next Thursday for the annual picnic at that place and the day is being anticipated with pleasure by several hundred Anniston people Plans have been made for specia train of vestibuled cars to leave the union station here at 7:3O o'clock Thursday morning, and it will return to the city about 6 o'clock in the eve ming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
OWLS ADDED TO Zoo

Four monkey faced owls, captured in the mountains near Oxford Lake. have been added to the zoo collection at that place. The fowls were pur- chased several days ago by J. A. Hulsey, the park keeper MT. Hulsev is mourning the loss of a Texas prairie wolf which he brought home from Fort Worth several months ago and which he prized very highly. The park keeper believes that some mis- chiefous or vicious person gave his pet dose of poison.
 DIR. SNYDER SPEAKS
 pr. J. Ross Snyder of Birmingham delivered an appreciated address Sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
PRESIDENT RETURNS

MayflOwer Proceeding Slowly Up The
 Potomac
 WASHINGTON, June 10-The May flower, moving slowly up the Poto- mac tonight, is expected to reach it's dock here at 7:30 a. m. tomorrow. The presidential party boarded the yacht last night at Lewes, Del, after spending the greater part of the day touring through the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
Porter's Tropical Worsted Suits $30 and $35

You can buy Tropical Worsted Suit for less; but it'll cost you more in the end: It pays to pay enough to assure yourself of genuine tailoring; and the style permanence which only good tai- loring can impart to such thin, hard-to-tailor materials: At these prices the only comparison we'd consider is with the garments turned out by an expensive custom tailor: Stouts, longs; shorts, regulars-we can fit any man in town quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-11
Boys Tropical Worsted Suits
 $15-
Boys Palm Beach Suits
 $1O

These hot weather clothes for junior Birmingham arc just carefully tailored and finished the suits we sell to They specially reinforced and strong y sewn at all the points They fit snugly around the collar and their hang and shape remains through the long term of service exacted of them Light and dark colors.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

matter described shall sooner be sold
at the front door of the county court
house in Prosser of said county, and
state, sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash the following des-
cribed real property situate in said
county and described as follows to-
wit:
Lots 1 to 10 inclusive, block 81,
Paterson.
Lots 1 to s inclusive, Block 81,
Paterson.
Lot z, Block 80, Paterson.
And notice is hereby further given
that If necessary I will adjourn said
sale to the same hours from day to
day by announcement made at the
time and place Of said sale or at the
time and place said sale may be adj
journed.
Dated at Prosser, Washington, this
9Th day Of January, A. D., 1928.
-lvany Macy, treasurer Of Benton
County, Wash. 1:11-25
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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to an Order Of the Superior
Court Of the State Of Washington,
In and for Benton County in Probate,
heretofore made and entered in the
matter Of the estate Of Carrie j.
LAWSON, deceased the undersigned will
on or within six months after the
9th day of January, 1928, sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash
the following described real estate,
to wit:
The west three acres Of. the follow
ing described land in Section S5,
Township 9 North, Range 20 p. w.
NJ. Beginning at the point where the
north and south center line of Lot
8 in. said section intersects the south
boundary line of the public highway
along the north line Of said Lot 3,
running thence south so rods along
the north and south center line OF
the o. w. r. & N. right of way,
thence southeasterly along said
north boundary line Of the O. w. r.
e N. right Of way to the east line
of the NEA of the SW Ia Of said
section 35, thence north along said
east line Of the NEA of the SW Ia
Of section IS and of Lot Stot the
south boundary line of the public
highway aforesaid, thence westerly
along said south boundary line to the
place Of beginning.
Written bids will be received up to
noon of January 9th, 1928, at the
office of C. L. Holcomb, in Kenne-
wick, Washington.
w. L. Layson, Administrator.
C. l.. HOLCOMBs -
Attorney for Administrator. lib
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OMAR W. RICH's WEEKLY Letter

OMAR w. RICH'S WEEKLY Letter:
sold one lot for cash, rented two
places and have several sales ready
to close. The Auto repair work will
open soon, making another perman-
ent industry. A wholesale seed COM
pany will be here soon to make cash
contracts with the ranchers, to grow
pop corn, field seed corn, radish seed
and three varieties of beans-the
Kentucky wonder, California Boys
and Henderson's Bush Lima. This
will bring cash AS soon as harvested
and may prove the greatet new in-
dustry Kennewick will get for many
years. There are many million dol
lars of seeds sold every year and Il
Kennewick can produce the best Of
any kind it will bring thousands Of
dollars here every year.-Omar W.
Rich, pioneer. ~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18
CALL FOR BIDS

The Hover School district win re-
ceive separate sealed bids as follows:
for the purchase Of the old frame
school building to be- moved by the
purchaser from the school grounds;
for = quantity Of steam or water
pipe; for one Andrews hot water
heating plant in good condition; for
removal Of gravel from school
grounds. The board reserves the
right to reject any and al bids. Said
bids will be opened at the Hover
school house January % at 2 o'clock
D. m. All bids should be addressed
to, and further particulars obtained
from. n. S. Hughes, Clerk, Hover,
Washington. 1:11-18
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NOTICE oFHEARING ON FIN.
AL ACCOUNT AND PETITION


AL ACCOUNT AND PETITION
FOR DISTRIBUTION.
In the Superior Court of the State
Of Washington, for Benton
County. I'm Probate). No. 683.
= In the matter of the estate Of
George ]. Hubbard, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that s.
l. Cox, Executor Of the above en-
titled estate, has filed his final
account and petition for distribu-
ton in the office Of the Clerk Of
the above entitled Court and that
the Court is asked to settle said
final account, to distribute the
property Of said estate to the heirs
or persons entitled to the same
and to discharge the Executor.
Said final account and petition
for distribution will be heard BY
the Court at the Court House In
Prosser, Benton County, Washing
ton. on the oath day Of january,
1923, at the hour Of $3.50 o'clock
in the forenoon.
s. L. cox,
Moulton & Jeffrey Executor
Attorneys for Executor,
Kennewick, Washington.
12:2s-1:1s
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NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY
PROPERTY
County Of Benton, IS:
State of Washington,

Notice is hereby given that in ac-
cordance with an order heretofore
entered on the 3rd day of January,
1928, by the Board Of County Com
missioners of the County of Benton,
State of Washington, directing the
sale of real property hereinafter des-
cribed, acquired by said county of
Benton for delinquent taxes under
tax foreclosure suit and sale, and I,
the undersigned treasurer of said
county, will on the 9th day of jan
parry, 1923, commencing at the hour
Of ten o'clock A. M. and continuing
until the hour of four o'clock p. NJ.
of said day unless the property here
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

FOR SALE-One fresh cow, 1-2 Jer-
sey with heifer calf; one Jersey
cow with heifer calf; one gentle pony
with bride and saddle; one .childs
wooden crib; one buggy tongue. Also
wish to trade a 3 1-2 inch wagon for
light wagon for one horse. Phone 3Sx
.. APP.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

A LIMITED NUMBER of westing-
house Pads at the special January
price Of $4.85. Get yours today. Pa
cific Power and Light Co. S9-42
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RIGHT SHOEING-Better let your
horse go bare than have him inn
properly shod. We also make auto
mobile springs. Work done promptly.
3. $. Tyson. 38tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

FOR SALE-A few S. C. Rhode ISL
and Red and White Leghorn cock
erels. Will now take orders for q
few hundred Rhode Island Red or
White Leghorn chicks; March and
May hatch. Write Mrs. A. p. Dague
40-42p
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FARM FOR RENT OR LEASE
One to three years, "a acres, 10
under pillow. Ten miles from Richland
head-gate. E. B. White, Richland,
Wash. 39-42p.
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INTERSERvICE REALITY CO.
Real estate, insurance, investments
and rentals. w. II. Mather. man
ager. S6t1
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FOR SALE-Put in your order now
for selected White Dent seed corn
Sc per pound. Will deliver to kenne-
wick or Finley when wanted. Write
Box 126. Phone 40x9 7. A. Hooker.
42-44p.
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FOR SALE-Fine registered Are
dale bitch, good hunter, Fifteen dol
lars. Beautiful registered white Col
lie pups, working strain; males TWEEN
tv-fiye dollars; females fifteen dol
lars. Bob Mercer, Pasco. S7-46p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

BLACK AND BROWN Dyanshine
makes old shoes look new. Sudden
service shoe repairing" Beste's Tire
Shop. 4zc.
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FOR SALE-Ten acres, good soil,7
miles north Of Richhland. Woven
wire fenced and levelled. Small barn
Easy terms. Make me an offer. u.
H. Learn. Palmer Washington. 42-4Sp
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FOR SALE-Strong, healthy Clark
Seeding Strawberry plants. Hood
River stock. Place orders now f0r
spring delivery. Mills & Tweedt.
phone 2136. 4z-45p.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

FARMERS WANTED-Who will Gull
tivate land in Columbia Irrigation
district and pay the taxes. Said land
is next to building lots in Kennewick
next to canal and near Hover and
Benton City; make q proposition
stating how much per acre you can
pay if you buy the land. Address
E this office. 41tf.
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FOR SALE-Lots so, plat B, 10 acres
lot IS, plat G, acres and lots
Is, plat C, z acres Highlands. Terms:
Make me an offer. Address SIS.
sCourier-Reporter. 36-42c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

FOR SALE-Asparagus plants; nice
plants at reasonable pr1ce,
Kennewick Nursery. Horace Wray,
proprietor, phone 416. Call between
six and seven o'clock mornings. Att
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-01-18

FOR SALE-1919 model Ford truck;
two sets wheels, solid and pneu-
matte tires; $50 or will trade for .
touring car. Phone 2749. 41-2