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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
FRENCH AND ITALIANS BATTLE DESPERATELY. TO SAVE CONFERENCE.
By Associated Press

LAUSANNE, Jan. 25.-Ismet Pasha, head of the Turkish delegation, de- clined tonight to comment on the an nounced allied project to adjourn the Near Eastern conference next week, whether or not peace was signed. The allies hope that the publication of their plans will have sufficient psy- cholosical pressure to induce the Turks to yield on the disputed points.
 Both French and Italians rallied rather reluctantly 10 the procedure laid down by the British. and they said tonight. that there could be no question of a definite rupture which would lead to renewed war, but all will depend on the nature of the am swer the Turks give when the allied treaty is presented.
 Marquis Di Garroni of Italy said to- night that the door to peace would be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
Baes KLan As More1ouse Moo Hearing Comes to Close

, left open. even after the adjourn ment of the conference without def mite results, because the allies stand ready to return to Lausanne if there seems any chance of reaching an ac- cord. Both the French and Italians are striving desperately to save the conference.
 The French have made many con- sessions in financial and economic affairs, which affect them more than the others. The Italians have worked out a more coneilatory formula for judicial guarantees for foreigners, which they think the Turks will ac- cept. There Is great nervousness, and some depression, however, ill confer enee circles generally.
 The British announced tonight that all discussion before the commi ssious will end Saturday night. The allied draft treaty will be presented to the Turks Wednesday, the intervening time being devoted to the completing of the draft.
 The Turks again insisted today at the conference session that the British cemeteries in Gallipoli must be reduced Tn size. This was the last meeting to discuss this subject. X British spokesman said later: The Turkish attitude on this question is monstrous."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26

for not more than two years nor less than six months. and fined not more than S2,000 or less than $500.
 Section 6 provides that whoever shall conspire to commit such acts and in pursuance of such conspiracy. shall enter or approach any kind of building or make any assault upon any person, or disturb any peaceable assembly, shall be imprisoned for not more than ten years. nor less than one year. and fined not exceeding $2.000.
 In this connection it has been tes- tified that three hooded men entered 6 church near Mer Rouge upon one occasion, interrupted the service and read to the congregation warning tl.at disturbances must cease. There had been a general fight previously in the neighborhood of the church. Several witnesses testified at the hearing that two of the hooded men had been recognized as pr. Mckoin and Pink Kirkpatrick.
 Section 6 specifically lists church house" as one of the buildings to sens also testified that they had been made captives by masked men and flogged.
 Imprisonment not to exceed one year or fine not to exceed $1,000 or both is provided by Section T for persons convicted of conspiracy to commit the crime of assault and bat tery, or by violence or threats to compel any person or persons to leave any town, city or parish. or any place where such persons may law fully be-"
 Numerous witnesses testified that | h t,,rr vigilance committee" to leave the parish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
sUpREME COURT DECISIONS

Rulings on application for rehear- ing by the supreme court Thursday follow: Richard Taylor. ct al. vs. c. c. Thomas, Marengo circuit court. ap- plication granted. decree affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part.
 Marengo county vs. Eugene A. Bar ley. ct .al, (cross appeaD Marengo circuit Court, opinion modified, judg- rient of affirmant redrawn, rendered and affirmed in part.
 James c. Davis. director general, etc., vs. W. T. Dawkns, Henry cir cult court. overruled.
 C.. I. Anderson vs. state, Jefferson circuit court, overruled.
 Mack Houston vs. state Tuscaloosa circuit court, overruled.
 Arthur Greenwood. ct al, vs. Angelo Bennett, Jefferson circuit court, opin- ion extended and overruled.
 Bullard Shoals Mining company vs. T. H. Spencer, Jefferson circuit court. overruled.
 Warrant Warehouse company vs. Oscar U. Cook. Jefferson circuit court, overruled.
 Woodward Iron company vs. Dan Thompson Jefferson circuit court, opinion modified and application overruled.
 Julia G. Reynolds vs. Walker Reynolds, ct al. (cross appeaD Taila- dega circuit court, overruled.
 Alabama Power company vs. II. H. ~Stogmer, Madison circuit court, over ruled.
 Redd Brothers, Inc, vs. A. B. Todd. ct al, Colbert circuit court. opinion extended and application overruled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
Propose 7ax on Producers
 or Hydro-ELectric PoUer

Tt has been estimated that S,000,- 900 gallons of certain syrup enters into the manufacture of soft drinks in Alabama during last year." said MT. Powell. and if to these be added the various other syrups used it is reasonable to suppose that this tax should net the state over S1,50o.000.
 This is strictly a luxury tax and does not fall on any of the necessities of life. The S1,500.000 devoted to the common schools in this state would go 8 long way towards furnishing proper compensation for rural school teachers and a seven-months school for every community. Every one realizes that we must have revenue for rural schools. and in my opinion it is more just to raise such revenue by luxury tax than by further bur
 dening the small property owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 25

Producers of hydro electric power will add to the revenue of the state by paying a privilege tax if a bill providing therefor and introduced by J. B. Powell of Walker county be- comes a law.
 A resolution providing for a joint committee of the senate and house to investigate and ascertain what would be a reasonable license or privilege tax upon persons engaged in the production of hydro electric power was also introduced by MT. Powell, who has also proposed z bill authorizing a license tax on soft drinks, which tax is to be measured by the amount of syrup used by the person due this tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
ALABAMA DEATHS
FRANK WILLIAMS

WADLEY, Ala, Jan. 24.-(Special.) The funeral of Frank Williams, 21 whose death occurred at his home in Wadley was held Thursday morning at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church. with Rev. s. A. Swindell as officiat- ing minister. He leaves a father and mother, two brothers and sister with great host of friends to mourn his loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
SUNDAY AMUSEMENT
 MEASURE DEFEATED
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the bill were President Pro Tenn Ellis Horton, Randall, Duncan, Powell and Bonner.
 The indefinite postponement of the bill does not mean necessarily that it is dead but does mean that at least one member of the senate must change his vote before further con- sideration can be given to it. Those who have had experience in legis- latures have found that the indefinite postponement of bill means the end of its legislative career in nine cases out of ten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
PROF. J. l.. GREGG

WADLEY, Ala, Jan 24-(Special) ) Prof. J L. Gregg, a prominent educa- tor, was found dead in a wood lot near lis home. 1t is thought that he had a stroke of paralysis. His body was brought to Wadley for interment Funeral services were conducted at the church by Rev. Joiner. pastor of the First Christian church of Lanette, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
LIBRARY GETS MORE BOOKS

Father T. A. Lenahan or St. Johns Catholic church has presented 27 new books to the public library here. 16 of them are childrens books and 10 are volumes of fiction. The library has recently purchased 27 additional volumes of fiction and some of the very best works now will be found on it's shelYea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
ASSOCIATED CHARITIEs ELECT

At the annual meeting or asso- ciated charities at the home of Mrs. Pocahntas Whit Tuesday afternoon the following officers were elected for the ensuing term. Mrs. Searcy Harlow, president; Mrs. J. Manly Foster, vice president: Mrs. Washing ton Moody. treasurer, Mrs. Morris Meyer, secretary and Mrs. T. W. Blondheim, field secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
REV. JAMES H. CLEGG

WADLEY, Ala, Jan. 24.-(s (special) Rev. James H. Clegg. Fl, died Friday morning at the residence of his son, Herndon Clesg. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery at ? o'clock. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Hill church. Rev. Clegg was local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal church, South and had served as supply in the itinerant work for several years. He is sur vived by a wife, two sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
ATTORNEY GENERAL IS GIVEN CLEAN BILL OF
 HEALTH AFTER PROBE

WASHINGTON Jan. 25.-The House, by vote of 204 to 77. ap- proved tonight the action of it's ju- dietary committee in giivng Attorney General Daugherty clean bill of health on the impeachment charges brought agairst him .y Represent ative Keller. republican, Mlnnesato. ative Keller republican, Minnesota. tically an unanimous vote 1t adopted also resolution dSscharging the committee from further considera- tion of the charges and laying the Keller impeachment resolution on ,he table. The two votes were re- ! ard l as closing the incident.
 The question of whether the House has the constitutional power to com pei a member to test.ry before it's committees was left undecided. This issue was raised during the judiciary committee hearings when Mir. Keller refused to respond to subpoena served on him after his dramat tic withdrawal from the proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
WOMAN pREsInEs

AUSTIN. Tex. Jan. 25.-A woman presided over the Texas house of representatives today for the first time in it's history. She was Mrs. Edith Wilmans of Dallas, first and only woman to hold a executive po- sition in Texas. She held the chair 10 minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
CRAWFORD APPOINTED

Webb W. Crawford Of Birmingham and Frank T. Folmar of Troy. promi- nert in banking circles of Alabama, today were appointed members of the state banking board by Cover nor Brandon. Nominations were sent to the senate and were confirmed without delay and discussion.
 The state banking board supervises the operation of the banking de- partment. A E. Jackson of Hart selle has already been appointed su- perintendent of the department and will take office February 1, succeed ing H. H Montgomery, who will be- come president of a bank at Annis- ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
FonNpy W. BRANDON SLATED

Forney W. Brandon, brother Of Governor Brandon. will be appointed deputy circuit clerk of Jefferson county when the legislature has passed bill by Representative Fite of Jefferson. which was passed by the house without a dissenting vote and without debate Thursday.
 The bill creates the office of deputy clerk of the criminal division of the circuit court and fixes his salary at s3.600 a year. The first appoint ment will be made by the governor and after the first term the deputy circuit clerk will be elected in the regular manner by the voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
JOINT COMMITTEE
 WILL MAKE PROBE IF STATE FARMING
Chiropractors Win Fight Be- fore Lower House Commit tee-SeVerance Tax Law
 Introduced
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AG E. HERALD Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 25 J

Appointments of two senators and three representatives to membership on the recess committee on agricul- ture which will study agricultural legislation for submission to the leg islature at the adjourned session were announced today by Lieut.. Gov. Charles $. Mcdowell and Speaker Hugh D. Merrill. Senators w. F. Garth of Huntsville and George w. Duncan of Athens will represent the senate and Representatives S. A. Burns of Talladega, R. J. Goode, Jr., of Gastonburg and c. W. Ashcraft of Florence will be the house members. Senator Garth has been elected chair man of the recess committee.
 All members of the recess commit tee have been prominently connected with the agriculture of Alabama, Representatives Burns and Goode be- ing dirt farmers" and Senators Garth and Duncan being interested in farming operations on a large scale.
 The recess committee will recom- mend agricultural legislation and will propose a code of agricultural laws, such laws not being included in the general state code prepared by Judge James J. Mayfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
BRANDON REPORT2
 DEFICIT IN STATE. TREASURY r J N ] q
Governor Requests LegisIa- ture to Make Investigation of States Finances
 During Recess
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERAI4D Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 25 J

Governor Brandon sent a special message to the legislature Thursday in which he said the state treasury had a deficit instead of balance on hand. He attached to the message financial statement submitted to him by w. B. Allgood, state auditor, showing the condition of each fund at the close of business, January 15.
 The statement showed that the treasury on January Is had bal anee of $1,127.775.55, of which $1.0S3,- 775.2S was credited to the highway bond account and $44,000.SS to the general fund. It further stated that outstanding warrants total s973.349.- CA, of which $305, ,279.S9 was charga- ble to the highway bond account and s6,66S,059.65, indicating deficit in general funds of $624, 069.27.
 Governor Brandon requested the legislature to provide for a general investigation of financial conditions of the state during the recess, a joint committee of, the senate and state budget commission.
 In his first message the governor recommended that various state ac- counts be kept separate. funds ac- credited to it, be not used in paying expenses chargable to another fund.
 The legislature several years ago passed law authorizing the state to use moneys credited to one fund in meeting obligations of other funds. AS a result of this lav' the state has used some of the funds to replenish other funds. However the net result Is that the state treas ury has a balance though some funds may show deficits and other funds large balances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
PADEREMsKI DECLINES

1gnace PaderewslSi world re- ncwned pianist and former premi, r of Poland. will be unable to address members of the Alabama legislature Monday. In reply to a special invi- tation, Paderewski today replied that his professional duties Monday eve ming would prevent his address and that because of peculiar circum- stances he did not feel that he should discuss politics anyway.
 The telegram expressed apprecia ton for the invitation and declared that if conditions were different 1t would be accepted with pleasure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
DIR. J. s. MACKIcY

ROGERsVILLE. Ala, Jan. 24.- (Speciai)-Dr. J. S Mackey. phy- sician of Kogersvile. succumbed to an attack of pneumonia Saturday morning Funeral services were con ducted from the residence in Rogers ville sunday afternoon and burial was in the Ray cemetery. pr. Mackey is survived by his wife, two sons, his mother, brothers, and sister, of Clay county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
M. H. ROBERTS

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Jan. 24-Spe, cial.)--M. II. Roberts, 70 years old died yesterday at his home west oi Me.rimack after a long Illness. He is survived by his widow. son and tn ee daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
MRS. WILLIAM CR0LEy

GADsDEN, Ala. Jan. 25.-1special. :, Mrs. William Croley, 60, was burieA at Crossville Thursday following her
 death at her home there Wednesday, morning. She is survived by her hIs- band and five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
MISS MINNIE LOU MosTr,1.nn

GADSDEN, Ala, Jan. 25.-(S Especial. ) Miss Minnie Lou Mosteller died at ner home at Alabama City wednes- day night following long illness. The body was carried to Four Mile church. near jacksonville, where the funeral and burial took place Thurs- Gay afternoon. The deceased was e6 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
MRS. IRENE DAVIS cu,soI,u

SELMA. Ala, Jan. 25.--( Special. )-' Mrs Irene Davis Chisolm of Marion Junction died in local hospital at 4:30 this morning after an illness or several days. and the body was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
YOU KNOW A TONIC IS GOOD

when it makes you eat like hungry boy and brings back the color to your cheeks. You can soon feel the Strengthening Invigorating Effect Of GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. Cec.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
MRS. J. C. GooDE

RoGERSVILLE, Ala. Jan. 24.-- Especial. )--Mrs. J. C. Goode, wife of J. z. Goode or Rogersville died from an attack of pneumonia "Wednesday. She is survived by her husband and four children. J. C. Goode. ,Jr, Mrs. Mac Futon, Billy Goode of Auburn and Henry Goode of the University of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26

shipped to Marion Junction shis morning where interment will take place at 10 o'clock Friday morning from the family residence. Mrs. Cnl- solm was 26 years of age. and is survived by her husband and one sister. both Of Marion Junction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26

To Cure n Cold in One Day Take Laxative BROMO QUININE tab let's The box bears the signature of E. w. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMO) 30c.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
cHIRoPRACToRs WIN

By vote of,12 to the house judi ciary committee tonight voted to make a favorable report to the house on the bill providing for the crea tion of a state board of chiropractic examiners. A similar bill was ad- versed by the senate judiciary com mittee Thursday. The decision of the house committee puts the issue squarely before the members of the house for action on the next legisla tive day. A bitter fight has been waged against it by the state board of health, contending that chiroprac- tic is not recognized as a science of healing. Proponents of the bill have made a hard campaign for it's pas sage, arguing that 27 states have recognized it and that the only pur- pose is to provide a means for the exclusion of undesirables who now seek to practice in Alabama.
 On the same information which the senate judiciary committee had when it adversed the bill the house com mittee voted to make favorable report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
REPRESENTATIVE FIFE, PRESIDES OVER HOUSE
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Mnnf nnrinrN A h Ian 2E

Representative Fred Fite of Jeff ferson presided during much of the session of the house of represen- tatives Thursday morning. Mr Fite was called to the chair by Speaker Merrill when the speaker was called from the hall and remained in the chair during the passage of several bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
pnopnsEs RENENuE nILLs

Representative C. W. Ashcraft of Lauderdale introduced in the house today bills providing for the levying of . tax of ? cents a gallon on gaso- line and for a severance tax on all raw materials, including coal. iron, timber and turpentine, removed from Alabama's forests, mines and streams.
 The bills were the same as the gasoline tax bill of Senator Garth and the severance tax bill of Sena- tor Duncan. which were withdrawn from the senate when it was found all revenue measures must originate In the house.
 Representative Smith of Clay intro duced in the house a bill providing for gasoline tax of 2tcents a gal lon, but requiring the districutor of the gasoline to pay the tax. Other bills on the subject levy the tax against all dealers, while Representa- tive Smith proposes to put the bur den of payment on the first person who handles the gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
SLOW PAYING POLL TAX

Not more than half of the voters of the city and county have qualified. There are approximately 1000 voters in the county, some of whom. or course, are exempt from poll tax but a large majority are subject to the tax and unless there is more rapid registering within the next few days many will lose their vote next cleo tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
HOME FOR FEEBLE MINDED

pr. W. D. Partlow, superintendent for the Bryce hospital, next week will appoint an assistant superinten- dent and a chief matron for the Ala bama Home for feeble minded which will probably be opened in May. It has not been intimated who will receive the appointment but as soon az they are selected they will be sent to institutions where they will be given training for the positions which they will hold. The new insti- tuition will provide for 160 patients and already requests have been made to care for practically this number. When the appropriation to be pro- vided by the legislature is available the building will be equipped and furnished. The first unit which was completed sometime ago is a very handsome and modern structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26
WORK BEGINS IN S151,OOO ADDITION TO INSANE ASYLUM
Birmingham Contractor Ar rives on Job--Dr. PartIoW To Name Superintendent
 of Feeble Minded Home
TUSCUMBIA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Tuscaloosa, Ala, Jan. 20

The contractors. c. G. Creshaw Construction company of Birmlng ham, arrived this afternoon to begin work on the large receiving ward of the Alabama Bryce hospital, the new building will cost s151,000 and will consist of two wings of four wards each, one for women and the other for men patients. The foun- dation has already been completed under a separate contract and the structural work will be placed as rapidly as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-26

One couple reached the ship only after some tribulations. Private Ralph Bailey of Maine married a girl just before the troops train left Coblenz. His bride decided that she dsd not desire to proceed to the United States immediately. Bailey gave her the marriage book. signed by Chaplin Fasterbrook, bade her farewell and went to board the train. Within a half an hour there was a hurried call to hold the train, for Bailey's wife had changed her mind.
 Tonight she is one of the party on board the St Mihiel.