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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
COMMISSION ASKS NJ W BIDS ON OILS; TWO AWARDS MADE.
Government Specifications Must Be Met, Members Tell Oil Companies Reject
 First Proposals

New bids from the four oil com panies seeking city contracts for gasoline and oil must meet govern ment specifications and be accom- panied by a sample of the oil and the price. This was agreed upon journed meeting Friday morning, after they rejected the bids sub mitted Tuesday on the ground that they lacked in technical information.
 President D. E, McLendon said the bids submitted varied as to different qualities of oil produced by the com panies and 1t was a hard matter for the commission to decide the most efficient oil for the various depart ments. Samples to be submitted will be sent to Auburn for analysis.
 Representatives of the Standard Oli company, The Texas company, the Acme oil company and the Wofford Oil company, who were bidders for the contract, were present Friday. All assured the commission their oil SN4' HAoSt t4io 4Sd aii eiiio4ilo VI Si4o city cars and would guarantee sat isfaction.
 President McLendon pointed out that as many of the bids had called for what the representatives had stated were their best oils, there should not be suca a variance in price and for this reason the com- mission had agreed they would send the oils for an analysis, and that the oil with the best test and lowest price would undoubtedly get the con- tract.
 Contract for supplying the city with electric light globes and fix lures was awarded to the Alabama Supply company. The Standard Bottling company was awarded the contract for picking of the city dl1 l,a rls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
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etable Compound, so 1 bought six bottles, and by taking it l am not trou- bled as Twas. lam gaining strength and getting fleshy. Myfemale troubles have vanished and have never felt so we'll. The Liver Pills are the best ever took. If you think my letter will encourage other sufferers you have my permission to use it as an ad- vertisement. Mrs. SARAH BLAISE, Box 177, Keeseville, N. Y.
 Doing the housework for the aver age American family is some task, and many women lose their health in so doing. If you, as housewife, are troubled with backache, irregulari- ties, are easily tired out and irritable, or have other disagreeable ailments caused by some weakness, give Lydia E.Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial. Let it help you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
LAST OF GENEROUSLY UPHOLSTERED WOMEN IN REDUCING CLASSES

There is no hope for the gener- ously upholstered gentle sex It's too late now unless they have already entered the fat reducing contest to be staged next week by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's and The Age-HeraId. The younger females of the species still have a chance. The class for over-stout- girls which was opened Friday by c. F. Greene, manager of the photograph department of Love- mans, where one enrolls in the classes, still has a few vacancies This class will be conducted at 4 o'clock each afternoon next week in order not to conflict with school.
 Pitiful scenes were enacted at the big department store Friday as late corners were turned away. The last one to enter the contest" was squeezed into the o'clock class by MT. Greene after she had insisted that she would do anything to re- gain her lost figure.
 I've been taking adjustments Is from chiropractor for two months now trying to lose weight, but l lave not had much luck" surveying her generous build This was more than MT. Greene could stand so he obligingly crowded her in.
 It can't happen any more though there's no more room. A hefty lady from the country discovered this Friday afternoon when she sought to enter one of the classes.
 Sorry, but there is no more room," she was told
 But" she cajoled. T do so want to enter. l came in from the country just to enroll. I need the course" Again she was told how impossible 1t was for her to get in one of the classes. Her attitude changed.
 Say" she questioned. Do you expect to sell records by holding these classes?"
 Surely"
 T thought there was some catch in it." Her pudgy face took on a dis dainful expression if ever a pudgy face can take on disdainful ex- pression. T don't need your old class and wouldn't be in it at all Just a scheme to sell records humph" If she had possessed a lorgnette she would have raised it and stared.
 Everything, is in readiness for the classes which begin next Monday, MT. Greene said Friday. A section of the store is being partitioned off from the rest of the building so the fat tvs" may gambol without being sub jected to the derisive stares of their slim sisters.
 MT. Greene again repeated his warning that a costume of bloom CTS, middy and gym shoes would be necessary. Don't forget 'em.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
AGREEMENT REACHED
 ONFARM CREDITSISSUE

2 WASHINGTON, March 2.-Sen- ate and House conferees reached a unanimous agreement tonight on the farm credits bill. Their report will be submitted to the two houses to- morrow
 Several changes were made in the bill as passed by the House. Under the agreement the war finance cor poration would be authorized to function until March 1. 1924. in- stead of January 31. Privately fi- nanced agricultural credit corpora tons provided by the measure would be permitted to issue debentures and would be under supervision of the comptroller of the currency instead of the farm loan board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BIG RUM FLEET AGAIN
 OFF NEW JERSEY COAST

HIGHLANDS, March 2.-(By As sociated Press )-Resumption of heavy rum-running operations off the northern New Jersey coast was indicated today with reappearance on Rum Row of a formidable fleet which during unfavorable ice conditions had been greatly reduced.
 The fleet comprised II vessels of the Bahama type. Six of them were steamers and five schooners.
 Indications that the runners oper- ating small boats were preparing to protect themselves against rum pir- ates, reported to have been active orr the coast. was seen in the re- volver practice observed ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
SIX RECRUITS NEEDED. TO FILL PHOTO QUOTA OF l35TH SQUADRON

Make it snappy. buddy. if you want to get in the new outfit" This was the command at Roberts field Friday where the 133d Pho tographic section. Alabama national guard, which will be attached to the 135th Observation squadron. the crack flying outfit of the south, is being organized. Only six more re- cruits are needed to fill the quota Howard R. Angel. who is organiz- ing the section, announced Friday. Men who fill these places will re- ceve instruction in developing and camera repair, work.
 Major James Meissner, command ing officer of the 135th, and Lieu tenant Angel will fly to Mont gomery Saturday afternoon for a conference with Adjutant General Moon and Major Dickerson, United States property and disbursing of ficer, regarding equipment for the new outfit. Plans will be made at the conference to avoid any delay In getting the 133rd equipped.
 Plans for the quarters and admin fstration offices of the photo sec ton have been approved by the committee in charge of building the administration quarters for the 135th Squadron at Roberts Field. According to Lieutenant Angell quarters of the section will be getting the 133d equipped.
 Announcement was made Friday that anyone interested in becoming a member of the photo section should see Major Mefssner or Lieu tenant Angel at Roberts field be- tween 2:3O and 3:30 o'clock Satur- day afternoon. After 3:30 o'clock Sergeant Allen will be at the field to look after all prospective re- Cruits for the new organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
AUTO HITS NEGRO WOMAN AS SHE STEPS FROM CAR

| Lilly Mac Pitts. negro woman, 301 St. Joseph street, sustained a broken left leg and severe bruises, the result of being struck by Ford automobile as she alighted from a South Ensley' car at the corner of Third avenue and Fourth street, Friday afternoon.
 Call Officer B. H. Eiland, pas senger on the car at the time. and a witness to the affair, says that the woman was hurled 10 feet or more by the automobile which was travelling at such a rapid speed the number could not be ascertained.
 She was carried to the IIillnAn hospital where her condition Is said to be satisfactory. No arrests have been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
CURRENT EVENTS
KEMAL OUTLINES HIS
 PROPOSALS FOR PEACE

ANGORA, March 2.-(By United Press.)-Only by accepting Turkeys economic and financial demands can East, Mustapha Renal declared in a speech to the national assembly to- day.
 The assembly has indicated it's willingness to accept the Lausanne treaty with certain very definite res- ervations regarding the financial and economic clauses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
SEVEN NETT CHILDREN WILL INHERIT $40, ,000

Seven children of Mrs. Sarah c. Naff will share equally in her estate of approximately $40,000. under the terms of her will admitted to pro- bate by Judge J. P. Stiles Friday. The Birmingham Trust and Savings company was named executor of the will
 Mrs. Naff provided funds for mon uments for each of her children, whom she wishes to be buried near her at their death. She directed that a family monument be erected on the lot in Elmwood cemetery.
 She is survived by John M. Naff, Samuel T. Naff. Stephens Naff, w. T. Naff, Mrs. Jennie Mariner, Mrs. o. E. Jones and Mrs. Jodie N. Hansberger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
 ANCIENT TREASURES IN METROPOLITAN MUSEUM

NEW YORK, March 2.-6Bv United Press.)-Fifty cases of archaeologi- cal treasure from Sardis, ancient capital of Croesus and Lydian kings. have been received by the Metropol- itan Art Museum. it was announced today. The articles include valuable royal seals, jewels and coins.
 Dr. Howard Crosby Butler head of the Sardis expeditions, rescued the relics from Smyrna and other Asia Minor cities during the Turko Greek war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
LUMBER MANUFACTURER SUCCUMBS AT LOCKHART

ANDALUSIA, Ala. March 2-(spe- cial.)-Col. w. S. Harlan, president of the Jackson Lumber company of Lockhart, Ala, and a capitalist and agriculturist of wide prominence. died at his home this morning fol- lowing stroke of apoplexy. He had been indisposed for day or two, but his condition was not considered alarming in the least. Deceased Is survived by widow and two daugh- ters, both of Baltimore, Md. who will meet the body at Sigourney, Iowa, former home, where interment will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
FALL BIDS COOLEY TO MEMBERS OF CABINET

WASHINGTON, March 2.-(By United Press.) of the In- terior Fall today bade his fellow cabinet members farewell as he rose from the cabinet table for the last time after today's session and left the White House to devote himself again to his large business interests in the southwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
SCORE UNCONSCIOUS IN
 "TESTING" OF NEW DRINK

NEW YORK, March 2.-tBy United Press. s.)-"Smoke," the latest prohi- bition drink, described as alcohol and water, knocked between 20 and 30 persons unconscious. The judge gave them the choice between the pledge and jail. Four chose the pledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
SACRED HARP SINGERS
 TO HAVE FINE PROGRAM

An excellent program is said to have been arranged for the sacred harp singing to be held at Fraternal hall Sunday. The singing will be- gin at 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning and continue all day. A. A. Jackson chairman, will direct the program. The public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
DRANK PERFUME FREELY

James Johnson is described by Call Officers W. W. Cobb and B. II. Eiland as being the sweetest drunk in Bir- mingham He was arrested at 6:30 Friday afternoon and placed in the city jail after having partaken too freely of perfume deriving it's name from the beautiful woman of the stage, Mary Garden. Five full bot ties of this essense of fragrance and a sixth that he had practically emp tied were found on Johnson. He was charged with drunkenness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
CHARGE UNION HEAD WITH MINE OUTBREAK

MARION, Ill. March 2.-(By Asso- ciated ess.)-Hugh Willis. state board member of the Illinois Mine Workers, was accused of having been the leader of conspiracy that re- suited in the staying of 22 non-union workers by c. W. Middlekauff, as- sistant attorney general of Illinois, in his opening statement to the jury in the second Herrn riots trial to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BUCKET SHOP MEN ARE ARRESTED BY POLICE

NEW YORK, March 2.-ActinE on complaints from scores of persons that they had been fleeced of thou sands of dollars in a new outbreak of bucket shop operations in this city, detectives today swooped down on Broad street building and ar rested 12 men whom they accused of aiding a1d abetting the operation of buck etshops"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
TODAYS CALENDAR
SAT. MARCH B
 1923
AT THE MOVIES

AT THE MOVIES Alcazar-"Thorns and orange Blossoms"
 Galax-"Drums of Fate." Odeon-Pearl White in "Plunder." Prncess-"In the Days of Buffalo Bill"
 Rialto-Tom Mix in Do and Dare." Royal-"Trapped in the Air" Strand-Gloria Swanson in My American Wife, Trianon-"Brothers Under the Skin"
 AT THE THEATRES Jefferson-Dark. I.yric-k eith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loews Bijou-Vaudeville and pie lures.
 CURRENT EVENTS Travellers club luncheon at o'clock at the St. Andrews lunch room.
 No WSY program. Market quotation service begins at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
COULD HARDLY
 DO ANY WORK
But Since Taking Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound This
 Woman Feels So We'll
Keeseville, MT cannot praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com

pound too highly for the good it has done me. l was SO much troubled with female weak ness Icould hardly do any work. l saw your adver- tisement in the paper, and read it to my husband. He said, You had better try Lydia E D,oLbo~o,cUo~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
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 POOR OLD CHICAGO.

DENVER, Col. March 2.-fBy United Press.)-"Did you ever leave the United States after coming here?" was asked John Bonavitch. applicant for citizenship. Yes. once. went to Chicago" was the reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
THE WEATHER
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta tons of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. Ill.,. 90th meridian time, March 2 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
FARMS AND THE MAN" ISl PLAYED AT MONTEVALLOl

MONTEvALLO, March 2.-(Spe-' cial.) )-Clfford Devereu and his com pany appeared twice before Monte vallo audiences on Thursday. In the, afternoon they presented Arms and the Man to a small but highly inter ested audience. In the evening they gave Romeo and Juliet"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
VETS ARE PREPARED
 70. GREET OWSLEY
National American Legion Con- 1nander to Arrive Here Tomorrow

Final plans for the reception to
 Alvin M. Owsley, national commander
 of the American Legion who will be the guest of Eddy-Glover Post tomor- row evening. have been completed.
 Tho program, following the testi- monial dinner at the New Britain club. will be carried out in the Gen. tral Junior High school in charge of William w. T. Squires, commander of Eddy-Glover post, who will act as chairman, as follows: Opening se- lection, America. by the Eddy Glover Post band; address of welcome by Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa: prayer by the post chaplain, Rev. John l.. Davis; address, "Americanism," by Commander Owsley; Star Spangled Banner" by the Eddy-Glover post band address by the following men, who will head delegations of veterans from their respective towns:
 Michael Owens. of Hartford; James Cannon. of Windsor Locks; James Usher and Harry Fisher, of Plainville; George Lilley and Frank Hurley, of Southington Herbert Bissell. of West Hartford; Arthur Benson, of Berlin; and Harold Hayden of Bristol.
 The committee in charge consists of Harry C. Jackson, chairman; Ar thur Pctts; Clifford Hellberg; William w. T. Squires James P. Rogers, Rob- ert C. Vance, William Hopkins, Fred William Kelley, Gustave Carlson and Edward Ogren.
 Commander Owsley is lawyer who the position of district at +orney in a Texas county to enlist in Inc war. He was major of the 9th division and fought in tho Argonne md Champagne engagements. He vas one of the organizers and charter of the American Legion and | or two years was it's Americanization lirector. He was responsible for 1 uch movements as National Educa- ion Week"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
EFFICIENT USE OF
 ANTHRACITE URGED
Campaign Also Being Started for Better House Construction

Chicago, Jan s6 Pointing out that Chicago homes need heat 5,s0s hours out Of S.760 in n year. Thomas J. Beyenka, formerly Chicago build ing contractor, is attempting 10 inter- est civic organizations in q campaign for better construction Of houses and for more efficient use of coal 10 con- serve fuel and to cut heating bills.
 Millions Of tons Of coal arc wasted annually because of faulty construc- ton of homes and inefficient methods Of firing. according to Mir. Beyenka who believes that with the depletion of fuel stores due to the coal strike, ii is essential that citizens of the country be educated in fuel economy.
 Mir. Beycnka has compiled tables showing temperatures throughout the year. and the unit cost of heating Il moderately sized home, coming to the conclusion that coal bills generally arc too large. Faulty construction of homes he holds to be one of the great est evils.
 Mir. Beyenka's figures show some interesting conclusions concerning heat requirements of Chicago. He found that in only two months of the year, July and August, was no heat necessary to bring a house to nor nal temperature of GS degrees Fahrenheit To keep a house heated at 6S degrees with the least expcndi- ture of fuel is the aim of the scheme he is sponsoring.
 If a house is heated at one cent an hour, MT. Beyenka found the yearly cost of fuel will be $5S0S, equivalent to per cent on $96S. If the cost runs to five cents an hour. the cost would be $290.40, equal to interest on $4,S40.
 Without regard for the coal strike, | coal saving is a subject that should be brought forcibly to the attention of the American people," Mir. Beyen- ka said. Tt should be taught in the schools"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
ARISTOCRATS AID POOR
Eight Million Marks Have Been Realized at an Auction Held in Munich for Those in Need.

Munich. Jan. 26.--Eight million marks have been realized at an anc- ton here of jewels and gold and sil- yer articles which Prince and Princess Konrad assembled for the benefit of Munich's needy. Many of the con tributions were heirlooms and other family treasures.
 Members of Bavaria's old aristoc- racy were liberal in opening up their hearts and coffcrs. Prince konrad and his wife themselves donated arti- clcs which sold for S60,000 marks. A bouquet of diamonds and pearls set ing old, contributed by Princess Lein- ingen, brought 2,6o0,ooo marks, the highest bid of the auction. A piece Of jewelry from one of ex-King Lud- wigs daughters went for 230.000. Princess Ludwig Ferdinand and Princess Pillar were represented by lS0,000 marks worth of donations
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
FUND NOW S65O,OOO.
Money Continues to Roll in for Trim
 ity Endowment.


 Hartford, Conn.,. Jan. 26.-Presi. dent Remsen B: Ogilby of Trinity col. lege announces that the Trinity Gen. tennial Fund was now s65O,000 as a result of the completion of the Hart fcrd campaign and the announcement that the bequest of the late George F.. Hoadley of Hartford would amount to $1oo,0oo instead of $50,- 900 as hitherto supposed.
 MT. Hoadley, who died recently, made Trinity college legatee of his residuary estate jointly with the Con- necticut Historical society. At the time of announcement of the terms of the will, Trinity's share was estimated at $5o,000 and that of the Connecti- cut Historical society at an equal amount The historical society will also receive $10o,O00 from MT. Hoad- ley's estate, it is now estimated. The entire sum which Trinity seeks by its Centennial next June is $1.500, ,000, and a campaign for subscriptions to the fund from Trinitv's frifnds throughout Connecticut will be open- cd next week.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
SWEDENS ECONOMIC
 DEPRESSION ENDED
General Financial Improvement
 Accepted as Actual Fact

stockholm, Jan. ss. - sweden eN,
 poets an income of sil7,a0a,eao dur
 ing the budget year lsasrsl of which
 Fs per cent will consist of taxes ae- eaFdihg ta the report just published hy the eEeheaueF, The economic de-
 nressien is now past, il IS believed here and a general financial improve ment is accepted as an actual fact by the government statlsiieians m eai- enlating the national revenue year and half in advance,
 Among the items which appear on the bill Of income for the next budget year is one Of N,hAA,A0A kranor. or about ss0,0AA,A00 which will come from profits of the states industries ar utilities, These include the postal railways, the state canals, the state power stations. the state mines, the tobacco monopoly, and the state lands and real estate, Taxes on the manu' faetnre, sale and distribution of liquor and malt will bring about ss4.o0n, 1000 into the national treasury and the taxes on tobacco will yield about half that sum.
 In connection with the report on revenue the eAcheauer calls attention 10 the changes in the economic sitiia- tion since last year. Thus the index number for retail prices on raw ma te rials fell from Iii in 1921 10 i4e In 1929. Similarly the index for manufactured goods fell from e0o to is6. while tho index for workmen's wages changed from 26T.ii0 to goo. as0. This indicates that. thcrc Is n steady movement in the direction ot pre-war stability.
 4 study Of the Swedish national in- debiedness made by a leading Stock holm daily shows that. although the Swedish national debt per capita had doubled during the last 10 years, it is still considerably smaller than that of and Denmark. The present figure for Sweden is about $69.00. which is q favorable showing compar- cd with the national debt per capita of the United States. now about s20S.00, according 10 tho same year.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-26
DEGREE IS ANNOUNCED
Was Conferred 10 Years Ago by Iowa College, but William Horna- day Didn't Know It.

Ames. la. Jan. 26.-To have a de- gree from Iowa State college for a period of 19 years and not to have known it is the experience of Dr. Will liam T. Hornaday director Of the New York Geological park.
 Dr. Hornaday was 8 student at Ames in the early seventies but did not finish his work here. Today he is probably one of the best known natur- alists in the world and has devoted his life to building up the largest collection of wild animal, fish and blrd life to be found anywhere.
 In recognition of his great work the college conferred upon him the honorary degree of Master of Philos- ophy but failed to notify him of the honor. During the summer Dr. l.. Fl. Pammelm, head of the Botany de- partment, made visit to the east and while in conversation with Dr. Horna- day mentioned the comforting of the degree which the eminent zoologist promptly denied. The matter was taken up with college authorities and proper notification was made.