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Evening star., 1923-02-23
slst should be given to considerat tior
OF the teachers pay bill.
Dosen Groups Active.

sist should be given to consideration
OF the teachers pay bill.
DOsen Groups Active.
About a dozen groups each con-
sisting of ten to twenty women,
have been calling upon the prominent
men in the House today. especially
upon members Of the steering COM
mittee. demanding that the special
rule for the teachers salary bill be
brought out.
They say they have been told by
friends in Congress that there is no
intention of using that rule or OF
giving the teachers pay bill a chance
to be voted upon.
AS an Illustration of the discour-
agement which these groups of wom-
en- are meeting today a. committee
OF fifteen school teachers, headed by
Mrs. Edith Compton Paul, represent
ing all grades. interviewed House
Leader Mondell. After this confer
ence they said that they had received
the startling information that the
teachers salary bill is being opposed
by school officials after they had re-
ceived and Chairman Focht of the
House District committee had re-
ceived~a letter from DIR. Frank w.
Baliou, superintendent of schools. in
which he declared that he himself
and the school authorities are urging
the passage of the teachers pay bill.
MondeIl Sympathetic.
Representative Mondell told this
committee of teachers that he himself
is in sympathy with the legislation
and is not originating the objections
but that his Office is a listening ear
where those opposed to the bill. as
well as those in favor of it, are voic-
ing their opinions, and that in the
jam of Legislation he must consider
this serious disagreement. MIR. Mon
dell gave the teachers little encour-
agement regarding when a vote may
be expected.
AS another illustration a group nj
twenty women. headed by Mrs. Giles
Scott Rafter, called on Representa- :
tive D.rrow of Pennsylvania, q mem
Der of the steering COMMITTEES. They
said their interview was very dis
couraging.
Representative Darrow told them
that Chairman Campbell of the rules
committee has sixteen special rules
and in his opinion, viewing the mass
of legislation before the House. n is
practically impossible to get the
teachers salary bill passed If thew
cannot get it up on Monday.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
NOT WANTED IN TEXAS.
One of Men Declared Shot Did Not
Die.

Die.
By the Associated Press.
WACO, Tex, February 23.-Charles
F. McCandless, who is reported to
have confessed in Baltimore to five
murders in Texas between 1900 and
1908. made a mistake in one Of his
confessions. according to Constable
Williams at Hico. small town near
here.
"McCandless shot and wounded Gull
Woods here about 1908" said Con-
stable Williams, but Woods never
died. Woods has moved away from
here and We do not know where he
lives. There as no reward of $40. 900
for Woods murderer, for he never was
murdered"
Sheriff Hollingsworth of Coryell
county, in telephone conversation
from Gatesville. verified the report
that a man was killed at Turnersville,
near Hurst, Coryell county. between
1900 and 1908 and that McCandless
was tried for the killing. McCandless,
however. was acquitted. he said.
Asked if he wanted McCandless, the
sheriff said: mo, you tell Baltimore
to keep him in Maryland
Evening star., 1923-02-23
POLLARD CASE MAY
co TO Jury TODAY
BY the Associated Press.

Ry the Assocatc ted Press.
RICHMOND, Va. February %
Closing arguments were all that re-
manned at the opening of court this
morning before the case Of Thomas
Pollard, charged with the murder of
Mrs. Thelma Ham Richardson. form er
stenographer in his real estate and
insurance office, was given to the
jury.
Harry NJ. Smith. jr. was to close
for the defense and Richard EVELYN
Byrd for the prosecution. TIL cir ar
suments. it was indicated, would take
several hours and the case wag not
expected to be turned over to the jury
until early afternoon.
Case Summed In.
Summing up Of the case was started
yesterday afternoon after Judge
David c. Richardson had instructed
the jury. Commonwealth's ATTORNEY
Dave Satterfield, jr.. opened for the
state and during his argument of
) tions between Pollard and Mrs
Richardson and the events leading up
to her death at the Pollard home on
the evening Of December II. The
shooting, he contended, was not ac-
cidental. as claimed by the defense
Hiram Smith. chief of counsel for
the defense, followed Mr.. SatterfleId
He insisted that Mrs. Richardson was
shot accidentally in scuffie 70,
possession of the pistol. and stressed
the testimony of witnesses who told
of threats the pretty young divorce
| was alleged to have made against he,
! former employer.
, Police Force Strengthened.
Long before the hour set for con.
! vening of court this morning. score,
Of persons thronged the halls anf
, stairways outside the room where tn,
! fate of the prominent young Virginia
! business man probably will be de.
! cided today. Extra policemen wer.
| on duty to maintain order, and pre
! cautions were being taken to preyent
a repetition of the rush of yesterda,
when the doors were opened and sew.
/ eral persons bruised and some womer
! tainted.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
COCKFIGHT RAIDED.

NORFOLK, Va, February 23.-More
than 100 men were arrested in a raid
on a downtown business building, on
the third floor of which, detectives
charged, cockfights were being staged.
Eight cocks were dead in the
pit, the officers stated, and others,
spurred and ready for action. were
seized as evidence.
Patrol wagons made many trips
with the prisoners, and extra help
had to be called on to aid in register
ing the men on charges of witnessing
cockfight and aiding and abetting
such a violation OF the state laws.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
Origin Of Polka-Dot
From the Detroit News.

To the polka dot is sscribed an odd
ancestry. Its name, of course, is de-
rived from the polka, an old-fashion-
ed round dance with three steps to
the measure.
This dance, introduced in Europe by
a Bohemian round about 1895, spread
to the United States at the time that
Polk was candidate for the presi-
dency.
The polka-dot was bracketed with
Polk's name by political admirers,
and polka-this and polka-that, from
shirts to shoes. became a bit of furore
in merchants windows
Evening star., 1923-02-23
WORKED IN NEWPORT NEWS.
Member Of Shipyard Police Force
Under Alias.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEWPORT NEWS. Va, February
23-R w. Miller was member. of
the ship yard police force here from
July l, 1920 to February s, 1921, Chief
Hunter F. Grimes declared. He was
known here as the mysterious Mr.
Miller" and assisted state authorities
in the preparation of the case against
Tom Fetters, former member of the
Newport News police force. who was
convicted of murder in connection
with the killing of Horace Lee Bell
Upon leaving here Chief Grimes
said. Miller went to Norfolk and la ter
to Baltimore. The chief explained
that Miller was not chief guard" at
the ship yard, stating that there 10
no such position.
Evening star., 1923-02-23

Il e-D
ceived an ovation when he arrived. and
remained throughout the session. John
W. Davis. president Of the American
Bar Association and former ambassa dor
10 Great Britain, also was cordially re-
celved. Among the others present were
Soiicitor General Beck, former Secre-
the United States Senate.
Would Eliminate DeIay..
Speedy improvement of the Ameri-
can law codes to give Justice to all
alike unhampered by the delaying
technicalities, is most essential if
the regnancy Of law is TO be pre-
served. Attorney General Daugherty
said in letter read by Mr.. Root
The Attorney General had hoped to
attend, but was prevented by illness
The universal application Of Justice
TO all classes, even including those
who do not believe in the law was
advocated in Mr.. Daugherty's letter.
He declared that those who tempo
rarfly rebel are. in most instances.
those who. In the end, would suffer
most if universal application and an
forcement were swept aside.
Should Receive Approval.
May 1 say, then, the efforts that
are being made to establish an Amer
lean law institute. having for it's pri-
mary purpose the Qualification and
simplification Of the law" the Attor-
ney Generals letter stated, demands
and should receive the hearty ap-
proval and support Of the entire legal
c. ;nx
the complexities and so great the un-
certainties of the law that relief must
be obtained from such source.
The decisions chat are now being pro-
duced by forty-eight separate and dis
tinct Sovereignties, supplemented BY the
ever increasing volume Of decisions that
are being rendered by the federal courts
have produced a condition of uncertain
ty that, unchecked. must eventually de-
stroy or render impotent. the whole
system of American Jurisprudence. 1t
it the instruction of experience that
laws to be effective must be certain in
their meaning and uniform in their ap-
plication. Through unlimited judicial
expression exactly the opposite situa-
tion prevails.
Painful as the admission may be,
it is none the less true that under
existing conditions the law as a
science has lost the element of ac-
curacy, the virtue of simplicity and
the perfection Of reason. The tend
ency Of some courts, yearly grow
ing more pronounced, to ignore fun
damentals and to render opinions
based on inclination rather than prin-
ciple has contributed in no small de-
gree to the present complexities of
the situation.
with learned judiciary, relieved
of the embarrassment of irreconcil-
able inconsistencies. which a restate-
ment of the law will effect, a scholar
ly and scientific administration of
justice must be the inevitable result"
Evening star., 1923-02-23
WOULD STRIKE RUM SHIPS.

Use of naval craft to break up the
smuggling of intoxicants,. narcotics
and aliens into this country is pro-
posed in a bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Summers, republican, Wash
ington. The vessels SO used would be
under the supervision and control of
the civil officers of the government
charged with the enforcement of the
prohibition and customs laws.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
WIFE THWARTS BANDITS.
Two Men Flee With $40, Lose
$12O in Grocery.

Mrs. Samuel Deck elbaum. wife OF a
grocer at 1921 5th street, opened the
door leading from the family's living
quarters to the store last night just
in time tb save her husband from
being robbed of s120. Two colored
men, one displaying a pistol and the
other starting to search the grocer S
pockets for cash, were frightened
from the store when the wife opened
the door
They had already taken $40 of the
merchants cash. Deckeibaum was
alone in the store when the bandits
entered.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
BILL FAVORS REFUGEES.
Gen. Wood Recommends Philip.
pine Law Extending Trade.

BY tie Associated Press
MANILA February 23-Governor
General Leonard Wood today recon :
mended to the Philippine legislature
the passage of bill authorizing the
Russian refugee ships under Admiral
Stark to engage temporarily in the
interisland trade.
In his opinion "such an attitude on
the part of the Philippine govern
ment and representatives of the Fill
ipino people is of paramount impor-
tance and would be looked on favor
ably by the whole world from the
standpoint Of humanity"
Evening star., 1923-02-23
RUSSIA SENDS GERMANY
$1,000 CARLOADS GRAIN
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, February 23.-It is re-
man federal grain bureau has con-
tracted for $4,000 tons of Russia n
grain to be loaded at several Black
sea ports, including Odessa. No record
can be found here of any arrivals of
Russian grain by sea. but about
$4,000 carloads of barley and vetch
have come by railroad through Libau
and Riga.
Evening star., 1923-02-23

I'm surprised that Black should lend
himself to any such scheme"
He didn't lend himself. he was
bought. t."-Boston Transcript.
Evening star., 1923-02-23

Blackstone-Why did you fire that
young bookkeeper? Couldn't he balance
his accounts?
Webster-Yes! but he started to Jug
gle them!-Exchange.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
FOCHT ASKS AID
OF PRESIDENT FOR
D. C.. LEGISLATION

Continued from First PaseD
Evening star., 1923-02-23
BEST LEGAL MINDS
OPEN SESSIONS TO
SOLVE LAW TANGLE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

employe who has the power to fix his own compensation. Think it over, brother!
 To swap conversation about the business outlook, isn't half so profit able as to be out looking for bust- hess.
 What shall 1t profit a dealer if he get all the business ans still lose money on account of unwise trades? A certain type of salesmanChanges positions so often that his employ ment record reminds one of the Book of Job.
 (Copyright 1923, Premier Syndicate,
 Inc)
 
 It's dangerous policy to regard the customer as fish. Remember Jonah.
 REMEMBER JONAH!
 Secret Merits Make No Sales If you have a thing ito sell, Let the public know it! If its merits will compel, Advertise, and show it! People do not often buy, Things they cannot see or try, Tell 'em, or they'll pass it by, Let the public know it. If you have a crop to raise, First you have to sow it. If you want your trade to grow, Grab your horn and blow 1t! Buyers don't have second sight, The unknown never wins them quite. But you can rouse an appetite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
HAM" S|MMS SAYS PUT ON LEE TIRE
Puncture Proof Feature Does Away With Annoying
 Tire Trouble

There may be punctured romances, real estate booms. balloons and ordi- nary tires, but not a Lee puncture proof tire: there may be disappointed aviators in dawn to dusk transcon- tinental flights, but never dls- appointed motorist who uses Lee tires, according to Hamilton Stmms' salesmen, "DeLuxe" for Scholder Tire and Accessory company, Birmin gham distributors for Lee puncture proot tires. Ham says that these are the days when 6 man appreciates Lee tires and the absence of annoying punctures while touring and he has 8 standing reward for anyone Who shows him a puntcured Lee.
 He also says that every day mo TOT car owners come to him and voice their appreciation for his having in- stalled Lee puncture proof tires as full equipment.
 The Schoider company has a unique plan for populartHing Lee tires and under this arrangement car owner may swap his tires, new or old. for a set of Lee puncture proof tires and receive 6 liberal allowance for his original tire equipment ano an ever increasing number 0f wise motorists are taking advantage ol this scheme. The Scholder concern has S large number of subscribers throughout the BirnIin gham district where Lee tires may be purchased' and all these stations report a splen- 6Id busineSs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
PLENTY OF EQUIPMENT ONOVERLAND RED BIRD Striking To Degree Is The Latest Overland Model Shown By Cruse- Crawford Manufac-
 turing Company

The Wnlys Overland company has once more met the appeal of the dis corning motorist for economical mo- toring, augmented by distinctive body design, complete equipment and attractive allurement to the eye, by introducing the Overland Red Bird, the latest addition to the eminent Overland series, that have so con- sistently won a place of high favor with the American public.
 The Red Bird is a radiant achieve ment, that reflects unmistakably the keen vision of the Willys- Overland engineering and designing talent, in anticipating the needs of the motor ist who seeks distinction without ex cessive extravagance. Specially out standing are the many convenient and necessary accessories made stan dard equipment on this model.
 The Red Bird Is provided with bumpers front and rear, scuff plates, windshield wiper, spare rim and tire carrier and 30 by Sh straight side Fisk cord tires are also included. The radiator with bar cap, head lamps, windshield stanchions, out side door handles, bumpers. scuff plates and frame in rear curtain win dow light are nickeled.
 The top is weatherproof khaki ma terial with red bindings and welts and the body is painted a Mandalay maroon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

This color is somethin- new in body tones and is a rich gleaming shade sufficiently refined in taste to decide the finely drawn line be- tween the unp1easantly conspicious and the agreeably vivaclous.
 The interior is correspondingly animated by red Spanish grained up- holstering. These blendings of khaki, nickel, and Mandalay maroon weave an imposing vision of charm, which coupled with sensible utility in a roomier body, and larger and more powerful engine make the Red Bird something full of warmth and life.
 Possible and absolute physical re- taxation has been looked after by providing a wheel base of 106 inches and a spring base of 136 inches. This positively assures restful riding, more so on account of the renowned triplex springs used on all Over land models.
 The power is ample for getting away from anybody's dust on rural roads and relieving that anxious feel ing in crowded city traffic. The Red Bird is lively, speedy creation al the same time, full of solid comfort for long cross country touring and will span the gap with recognized superiority and value in the Over land series
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
SAFETY LESSONS FOR
 THE UTO DRIVER

and snow make still further changes in the character of streets.
 a. Wood swells when wet. Wood block streets, therefore, should be watched carefully; the uneven swell ing of blocks may result in danger ous bumps and holes.
 b. Moisture forms thin film over wood blocks and makes them un- usually slippery.
 c. Brick streets are liable to become wavy; it is best to drive slowly on wavy streets.
 d. Even a slight amount of mois- ture makes clay roads dangerously slippery. -
 e. Loose dirst may hide danger ous holes or cause skidding on maca- dam and dirt roads.
 5. Drivers should avoid the busi- est streets whenever possible.
 6. Car tracks on a street add con- siderably to the hazard.
 a. If possible, travel streets that do not have car tracks.
 b. Never travel with wheels in car tracks, It wears tires unnecessarily, and may cause driver to lose con trol of car. Rails are especially slip pery when wet.
 2. Travel boulevards where possi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
HAZARDS OFs THE STREET Prepared by the National Safety
 CnnnCfI

NOuhCh
 1. Street conditions often affect safe and efficient operation of auto mobiles. These conditions include: a. Wide streets and narrow streets. b. Asphalt, brick, wood block macadam, sandy, clay and dirt streets (wet or dry),
 Busy streets, idle streets.
 d. Streets with car tracks.
 e. Boulevards and ordinary traffic streets. f. Dusty streets.
 g. Streets with curves and blind corners.
 g. Drivers should appreciate the hazards resulting from those condi : tions and govern themselves accord ingly..
 3. Generally speaking, wide streets are safer than narrow streets; they offer greater space in which drivers can operate in their endeavors to avoid running into persons. objects and other vehicles.
 {. Asphalt, brick, wood block, ma cadam, sandy, clay and dirt streets each have different characteristic that may affect safe driving; rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
CONGO WILL GROW RUBBER

BRUSSELS; July 21.-The Minister of Colonies has decided not to adopt for the Congo the system of restric- ton of rubber production recom- mended in England.
 The Belgian Congo is capable of producing unlimited quantities of rubber of & quality equal to that of the Malay states, and with a far more advantageous cost price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

ble. Ordinary streets present many things that confuse the mind of the average driver; street cars, continual stopping and starting of other au- toniobIes, slow-moving vehicles. etc.
 s. Excessive dust Is dangerous. Dust particles or small insects in driv- CTS eye may temporarily blind him and an accident may result. Proper adjustment of the windshield or the use of goggles may help.
 9. Learn to respect sand roads. If you expect to turn out for any req son, start a considerable distance back of the point whre you wish to be out of the road.
 10. Slow up and do not pass other vehicles going the same direction at curves or street Intersections. a Be especially careful at blind corners. even though you have the right of way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

through driving tests. If the test develops that the brakes do not grip evenly or quickly. the police off cer orders the driver to have them adjusted. If they function satisfac- torily, the driver is given a wind shield sticker certifying to the good condition of his brakes. which saves him the annoyance of another halt and another inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

What were declared to be new au- torbobils world records for dirt track were established recently at San Luis Obispo, Cal. when Jess Coo covered Is miles in Il minutes, s7 8-5 seconds, and Fred Frame, in non competitive event, covered mile in 4S 2-5 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Only five of the IT motor speed cars finished in the running of the automobile Grand Prix recently held in Tours France. The best time made was by Seagraves, in hours, 35 minutes, 19 4-5 seconds, for about 496A miles. One person was killed and 14 were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Iowa has 1o.337 motor trucks on farms as compared with S,910 at the end of 1919. Kansas has more than 5,400 motor trucks registered in the rural sections. as compared with 392S at the end ot 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Traffic counts made in Pittsburg, Pa, by the city planning commits sion show over 3o,oo0 vehicles en- tering the central business district of the city between the hours of ' a. m. and 6 p. m. ItFs estimated that IS per cent of this is< through traffic. M based on the time limit Of Is minutes for passing through the business district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

The amount of capital invested in automobile plants in Canada Is s4o,- O6o,2 ,2ee. Wages paid last year amount ed to s13,331,0S4. A total of 1o1,- GOT cars were manufactured. 63 per cont above the maximum of any pre- yious year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
FILLING STATIONS

One sale completed is worth 8 hun- dred deferred.
 The Toreador Song is said to be the salesmhn's favorite selection- because it's the song of the man who throws the bull.
 The way to sell Is by trying to sell. If you don't make the effort, you
 won't,
 For the Lord helps the fellow who
 helps himself, Rut God help the fellow who don't. The salesman Is about the only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

To meet the demand in this coun- try. gasoline Is produced at the rate of 2o,oo0O0o gallons per day. At this rate figures show that $5,oo0,- GOO or more Is paid daily by con sumers for Sgas."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Fifteen hundred and seventy-one automobiles, valued at S2,502,211. were stolen in Philadelphia, Pa, dur ing the six-month period ended June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

There is a total of 19 of the 4s states. representing a total automo- bile registration of 2,530,49S cars, having a gasoline tax in an amount compared with 7,91S,1S4 cars paying m tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

An automobile In Japan Is lux ury. A license on car Of the ordi- nary American type Is SSoo' ana gasoline. with taxes added, repre- sents about S1 gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

covered 1,785 cars valued at s2,7ob,- 7S4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Nearly 10000 species of Towering plants are in the United states ana Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
If vnu will let them know 1t.

If you will let them know 1t. When ytur lamp is trimmed ana
 bright, .s
 It shouldn't be concealed. What profit can you hope to make' From virtues unrevealed? No matter how you may despair it,, If your goods have any merit. Men will buy If you declare it., For knowledge makes 'em yield. (Copyright, 1923, Premier Syndicate
 Inc.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

Automobiles from every country In tina world are expected to oe e1hlp- ited at great international motor car exposition In Geneva, Switzer- land, early next year.