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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
PROJECT MADE:
 FOOTBALL FOR T|C|ANS
Hatred, Prejudice And Malice
 Aroused Against Shoals,
 Play Their Part In Defeat Of
 Democrats Urging Measure WHEN DAY WAS DARKEST POWER TRUST WAS ALERT
Age-HeraId Scooped World On Ford Offer And It Was Several Days Before Others
 Could Confirm Great Story

This is the third installment of the thrilling story of Muscle Shoals now appearing serially in the Sunday Age Herald, the first full story ever writ ten of the great project and those who fought for and against it. The fourth installment will appear next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
WET FORCES EXAGGERATE VOLUME OF LIQUOR COMING
 TO SHORES ON RUM FLEETS
Entire Foreign Liquor Exports Less Than One Per Cent
 Of Total Consumed In United States Before Vostead

[ effect. That lcs in the stimulus it has given propaganda to berool the nation into believing prohibition en- forcement is a hollow sham and a mere mockery. "Smuggled liquor" was promptly capitalized by bootleg gers bedding dangerous connections under falSed labels. They shouted even in remote corners, that their stuff was genuine. direct from British distilleries via Nassau.
 The publicity given to the rum fleet has been blessing to the poison peddlers, against whom every mans hand is raised. whether he be Vwet' or dry" It has aided the most despicable phase of bootlegging in areas so far from the sea that never drop of liquor actually smuggled has ever req ched them.
 When all is said and done, what is the truth about smugsled liquor? It is not difficult to find the answer. The greatest possible measure of the traffic is written in the official rec ords of Great Britain, France Cuba and other nations which are the only source of supply for the smuggling traffic.
 Assume, if you will, that all of the liquor exported by all of these coun- tries Into all ports from which snug gling is physically possible actually was smuggled into the United States.
 If that Impossible situation were to be the truth, the United States would get from smugglers less than 1 per cent of the amount of the liquor she drank prior to prohibition. Specifi- cally the figure wolud be twc-thirds of l per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
BRITISH HOPE U. s. AID IN ALLIED TANCLE
OHer Shock Covefos Po,oer T3ust
MINISTER TO SWEDEN.

MINISTER TO SWEDEN-Robert Woods Bliss has been the diplomatic service 20 years The American legation at Stockholm, where he lives wedding gift of the former Czar to the Princess Marie of Russia when she married into the Swedish royal family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
SENTENCED ANYWAY

And Three Barrels In 10 Days
 CRESTWOOD, B. C., July 21-Citi- zens here are entitled to only sutfi- cient liquor for their own use E. McGunegal. who disposed of o2 bot ties of whisky and three barrels of beer in 10 days, swore he drank it all himself, but the court gave 4in six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Foreign Liquor Consumption.

In effect the official export rec ords of foreign countries show that prohibition enforcement in the United States, so far as genuine foregn- made liquor is concerned, is
 (ContInned on PnEe Fonrn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

THE ALABAMA FORECAST: GENERALLY FAIR SUNDAY AND MONDAY; THUNDER SHOWERS NEAR COAST
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

ALABAMA F A R M E R s BOUGHT OVER 100 PER CENT
 MORE OF FARMING MACHIN- FRY THIS YEAR THAN LAST
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
MOUNTAIN VIEW

One of the saddest bereavements
in this entire community was the
death Of three children Of Mr.. Weav-
er's of near Kirt in the last ten days
from dyptheria. May the sorrow
ing family gain comfort from Him
who said, "Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not
for of such is the kingdom Of heav-
en-"
Henry the small son of Will Eng
land Of Route who has been very
seriously i'll, is improving at this
writing.
Why is Arley Stalnaker wearing
chat broad smile? It's girl.
Mrs. Barton Cross Of Sugar Creek
has had a severe attack of the flu.
French Gamer Of Mountain View
was a business caller at Belington
Tuesday.
Kline Delauder was calling on
Miss Gay Bolton Saturday evening.
The stork called at Rev. Z. L. Jack
sons last Saturday and left the
proud parents. q fine girl.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
HIGH SCHOOL

Our superintendent Prof. j. III.
Rohrabaugh gave a very interesting
talk in chapel Monday morning on
his visit to Cleveland where he at
tended the National Education
Association for superintendent.
Miss Mary Brown is absent from
school this week as she has the
Mumps.
There will be very interesting
program given in Chapel Monday,
by several students who failed to re-
port to literary Friday afternoon
of last week.
The Basket Ball team assisted by
the Domestic Science class will give
a Chicken supper Monday evening in
the Home &c. room of Belington
High School, for the benefit of the
Basket Bal team. Buy your tic
kets from the students.
The Senior Class have ordered the
literature for their class play, "The
Strenuous Life" which they hope to
give in couple of months.
The English Club which is under
the supervision of our English teach
er, Miss Pownall, has been having
many interesting meetings this year
The last meeting was held at the
home if Miss Barrie Brandenburg on
Grim Avenue. All report good
time.
"Pug" Smith has purchased her
self new typewriter by which she
expects to earn an honest living be-
stenographer for thriving com
pany at Abbott.
Miss Marie Brandenburg, senior
was a substitute teacher at Junior
Monday for Mr.. j. M. McVicker of
west side.
Saturday night the local high
school team will play Broaddus Col
lege on the Junior floor. This will
be the last game Of the. season. Come
out and sss the boys in action.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
NEARLY CHOKES OVER POEM
THAT'S HELPED PROHIBITION

New York, March 6.-The "Face
on the Barroom Floor" the pathetic
recitation that thrilled the hearts of
another generation was written as
an Ammunition to rough and ready
bartenders to go easy with the ragg-
ed stranger, and not as TRADE a.
gainst rum.
The author, Hugh Antonio Darcy
supplied this information today at
party celebrating his eightieth
birthday. He nearly choked when
it was pointed out thatthe recitation
had been used by prohibition crusad-
ers for years and was popularity be-
lieved to have been written as an
argument against rum.
Il hoped it never helped prohibit
ton" he snapped. "If | thought it
did / would jump into the Hudson"
Elk.
1t is your jump, Antoine, the wa
ter is deep enough.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
TO INDICT BLACKHAND
GANGSTERS

Clarksburg w. Va, March with
the investigation of alleged gang
murders to be as its most important
task the Harrison county grand jury
met today for the March term
There are five alleged homicide cases
to be tried, and two of these arise
from alleged gang killings. Eleven
men are held in the county jail in
connection with deaths of James
Papara and Frank Naples, whom il
is alleged were the victims Of an or
ganized gang Of killers and extort-
ionists.
Judge John C. Southern in charge
Of the grand jury this morning said;
although we are living in A.
merica under the greatest freedom
in the world, yet there have beer
slashes, combinations and ect., al
men, who by their threat, or, other
wise have actually kept many mer
and women living in fear Of death
or bodily harm under conditions
worse than the bonds of slavery.',Hl
Trial Of cases starts next Monday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
SPECIAL MEETINGS AT M. +.
CHURCH TO BEGIN NEXT
SUNDAY

A series Of Special Meetings will
begin at he M. E. Church next Sum
day, March IL. Every organization
in the church is looking forward to
these services with deep interest.
A treat is in store for the church
and all who attend these services.
Besides a sermon by the pastor each
evening, MissEdna Pauley Of Char
lesion will sing. Miss Pau1ey is a
singer of very high quality. She was
a local favorite with the "Billy Sun
day" organization in Charleston last
year, appearing frequently with
Rhodeheaver in duets. You win re-
gret it if you miss a single service.
Something special every night.
Remember the time Sunday
March II, Special music both morn
ing and evening on Sunday. At night
you will hear the songs Mother used
to sing" All are invited Be on
time or you may fail to get "a good
seat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
stowaway Uses Coffin.

New York. Stowaways have
exercised all kinds of ingenuity
in getting aboard ship. The prize
method, in the opinion Of Ellis Island
officials was that adopted by John
Zacharwk. He hid himself in an
empty coffin. Zacharwk and the coffin
have been ordered deported on the
next trip of the President Harding OF
the United States line, the steamer On
which he made the trip here from
Bremen. He hid in the coffin when ii
was put on board in Bremen.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
Selling the city Of York.

York, Pa - According to a let
ter received by Chief Of Police But
torn. the city Of York Is being extern
sively sold to the people OF the Pa
cific coast, who are informed by an
alleged lawyer that the lease given by
one Runway for the land on which
the city Is built has expired and that
the heirs are entitled to fortunes.
According to the letter to the chief
from George M. Shumway, of Deming,
Wash, the lawyer is collecting retain
ing fees from the many zumways in
that section. he swindle is supposed
to be conducted by the same person
who has extensively sold League and
Hog Islands.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
BEST PEOPLE" BUY STOLEN
WHISKEY

Ex-Bootlegger Tells How Reputable
Patrons Are Most Easily Duped-
Headline in Baltimore Sun.
This headline is false. The "best
people" do not buy bootleggers'
whiskey or any other kind, for the
best people are not law violators and
criminals. Some people who vainly
imagine that their supposed social
and business standing ranks them
among "the best" buy the bootlegg-
ers' rotgut stuff, but all such are CO.
partners with the bootleggers and
equally as criminal, for there would
be no bootleggers if there were no
buyers of their stuff.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
TO ALL BANKS, TRUST COM
PANIES AND THE PUBLIC OF
THE FIFTH FEDERAL RESER-
We DISTRICT:

Secretary Mellon today called att
tention to /. the fact that there are
still outstanding called Victory
Notes to the amount OF nearly $780,
100000, These Notes bear the dis
tinguishing letters A. B. G, p, E, or
F and were all called for, redemption
on December Is, 1922.
The widest publicity has been Civ
en- to this call for redemption, but
apparently many. holders Of Victory
Notes have not taken occasion to
look up their Notes, and have fall
ed to present them for redemption.
Interest on the called Notes stopped
absolutely on December Is, 1922, so
that on any such notes still outsand-
ing, there has already been almost
three months loss Of interest. w
In order to avoid further loss Of
interest, holders of Victory Notes
are urged once again to examine
their holdings and to present prompt
" any nots that have been called
for redemption. The treasury is
also prepared until further notice to
redeem before maturity, at par and
accrued interest to the date Of OPP
tional redemptions any Of the uncall-
ed vicvtory Notes which become
payable according TO their terms on
May 20. 1923. Holders Of uncalled
Victory Notes who desire to redeem
them before maturity may accord
ingly present them TO- any Federal
Reserve Bank or Branch for redemp-
tion on these terms
Respectfully,
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
OF RICHMOND
March 9th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
IN MEMORY

Charley e. Roster the infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Roster
died February %. Funeral at the
home of the parents at Abbott, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. NJ Champ of Be-
lingtons
"And someday we may enter thru
the pearly portals wide,
They will be the first to meet us
over on the other side;
Safe within our Fathers mansion
Clad in robes all white and fair,
Chanting each~a joyous welcome,
We shall know each other there"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

that can excuse you, and He will do
it out of His great love for mankind
if you will but fall down before Him
and cry out for forgiveness. If you
have been attending the soul-damn-
ing stuff that is given in the theatre
come to God and ask pardon through
Christ. Say, "God forgive me; I'll
never go into such dark alleys Of sin
again, but will let Thee have my life
that it may be used in the service Of
humanity"
Frier Il reader, give up the evils Of
this v'Srld. Why should you go in
to the places Of soul-destroying a.
musement when you have the won
derful privilege of entering the
House of God and having your soul
flooded with the Light Of Heaven?
Turn now from the devil Turn, no
matter what the workers of hell may
say. | plead with your earnestly
that you may turn to-day. I fear
neither man nor The devil, and / will
do anything in my power to help
you to get right with God. God
loves you and wants to save yoa
through Christ. viii you be saved
Say, Eyes"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
CONGRESS ENDS THE LONGEST
SESSION ON RECORD

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE
sixty seventh congress, which had
spent greater proportion of its
two-year span If life in actual SEES
sion than any other in the history Of
the country adjourned sine die at
noon today.
During the last few hours of the
session President Harding, spending
part Of the time at the capitol. sign
ed the farm credits bill and ninety
eight other measures.
No Legislature was vesoed.
Vice President Coolidge's gavel
fell sharply at noon, after an a.
most colorless session, and the house
adjourned BY = section Of the Ma
rine band and chorus Of popular
songs by members and pectators.
Tonight the getaway Of depart
ing members, many Of whom an
swered their last roll call, was in
full swing with prospective suspen-
sion at the capitol until next Decem-
Der brings in the sixty-eigth con-
gress.
Crowds witnessed the closing
scenes the adjournment and presence
Of President Harding, cabinet Off
cersS diplomats and other high Off
Gals, bringing out hundreds who
packed the senate and house CALLER
les. s
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
ELKINS DEFEAT BELINGTON
HIGH IN FAST GAME

In fast hard fought Basket Ball
game the Belington High School
team went down to defeat at the
hands of the strong Elkins High
team. From the first whistle the
game was fight of determination
to win on the part of both teams.
Belington made the first field goal
but seemed unable to find the bas-
ket for some time. The defensive
playing for both teams was a spec
ial feature of the game. Belington
came back strong the second half
and kept the ball in their possession
greater part of the time.
A. Glenn starred for Elkins and
Moore for the local. The team is
now training for the tournament at
Buckhannon. Lineup and summary:
nn1,rofop
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
FARM LAND TAXES
DOUBLE in 8 YEARS
Canvass Shows 701-Cent Average
For 1922. AS Against 3l.4 Cents
in 1914.

Washington, March 6.--STaxes on
Farm lands have more than doublel
in the eight years from 1914 to 1922.
a canvass of the Department OK
Agriculture, just completed, shows
the average amount OF state, county
and local taxes paid by farmers
throughout the country in 1922 to
have been TOO cents an acre, AZ COM
pared with 31.4 cents in 1914. That
was an increase Of leo per cent, in
the eight years. The canvass dis
closed that roads and public schools
were the principal causes Of the In
creased taxes. iss'at
Highest in Now Jersey
New Jersey farmers were paying
the highest taxes in 1922 with an
average Of >2.22 an acre, compared
with IS cents in 1914, an increase Of
1872 per cent. ArikonA farmers were
paying the lowest taxes, Z cents an
acre which was the same - paid
In 1914. fsss 80. yss4 ~
i In Iowa, premier farm products
State Of 1.-THE Union, farmers were
paying an average Of $1.49, compar-
ed with 81 cents III 1914, an Increase
Of 100 per cent. IN Texas. second
farm production state, the 1922
average was 35 cents an acre, COM
pared with II cents in 1914, an in
cresae Of ia per cent.
The largest increase was in AR
kansas, with jump 100 per cent, the
1922 taxes averaging sc cents an
acre, compared with Is cents in 1917
Response to the inquiry as to tax
alton was larger and more complete
than any special questionable sent
out, Department OF Agriculture Of
ficials stated indicating that the
farmers Of the country were anxious
to set forth the extent to which their
taxes have increased.
Comparative Averages
The average taxes paid an acre on
farm lands in 1914 and 1922 by
States follow:
Maine, rs cents and 60 cents; New
Hampshire, So and 81; Vermont, 35
and SIS Massachusetts, SO and $1.20;
Rhode Island, SO and 80; Connecticut
so and go; New York, SO and $1.12;
New Jersey, SO and 1922; PennsyI-
vania, So and Sill; Delaware, 81
and So; Maryland SO and IS; vir-
ginia, 20 and "a.
West Virginia 81 and So
West Virginia 81 and SO; North
Carolina, 10 and 35; Georgia, 16 and
30; Florida, % and 65.
Ohio, 81 and 1924; Indiana, 90
and 5000; Illinois, Sc and 1923;
Minnesota, 81 and OF; Iowa, *8 and
$1.49; Missouri, N and 80; North
Dakota, "a and So; South Dakota, n
and 80; Nebraska, ~ and 81; Kan
sas, n and So; Kentucky, "a and
81.
Tennessee, 10 and So; Alabama, Ii
and 81; Mississippi, 26 and 81;
Louisiana, 20 and n; Texas, II and
35.
Oklahoma, 20 and 81; Arkansas,
IS and 66; Montana, 7 and 16;
Wyoming, 10 and 80; Colorado, 20
and SO; New Mexico, 10 and 33; Ari-
IONA, and z; Utah, "a and AZ; Me-
wade, p and 43; Idaho, So and $1.40;
Washington, 33 and 70; Oregon, q
and rs; California, AZ and 78.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
shyina Horse Kills Man.

Wfkes-Barre, Pa, Harvey Fink,
aged 40 years Of Slocum township.
was instantly killed while on his way
to work when horse which he was
driving SHE'D at a piece of paper and
ran away, throwing Fink against the
tlmbers Of wooden bridge with con-
siderable force.
Charles Fink, brother, and another
occupant of the carriage were serious
ly injured as a result of the accident.
A fractured skull and internal injuries
were responsible for the mans death.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
"strip Poker" Fatal to Her.

Palm Beach, Fla. Revelry in
hotel, culminatinf in game Of
strip poker" ended in death for a
woman known as Esther Hanson. Her
home is said to be in New York.
The woman shot herself, her friends
say, when she went to room adjoin-
ing the one where the game was in
progress to divest herself Of her last
garment.
She was found following a shot. clad
in a suit of pajamas, lying on the
floor with a bullet through her head
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
(By CASTOR R. coyner)

abstain from all appearance Of
evil This. 5:22
"Abstain from fleshly lusts, which
war against the soul."--1 Pet. Ell.
There is enough contained in these
words Of Scripture that volumes
might be written on them. But it
is not the writer's intention to go
into detail as to the many forms OF
evil we should avoid. 1t is true that
the devil is working in hundreds Of
ways to entice men to follow him
that he may be able to get his dead
ly grip upon their precious, immor-
tai souls. 1t is for this very rea-
son that I hate the devil with such a
bitter hatred that intend, God help
ing me, to fight this great enemy of
mankind with all the strength that
God gives me up to the last minute
Of my life on this earth. If hell
should freeze over | should never
stop, but would fight it out on skates
with the adversary Of human souls.
Some, I know, may smile and say.
"What effect could that fellow have
IN putting the devil out Of business?
can answer the question by saying
that God willing, | shall make the
devil and his followers howl many
times before am done with life
here.
The evil that l would have every
person shun is the low-down, dirty,
hell-bred thing usually going by the
name of musical comedy" If there
is such a thing as fun in it, the devil
does the laughing. know what
shows of this kind are like, and
would have every reader think SER
iously of what / say. The musical
comedy is an invention Of hell, being
used by the devil to fill the hearts
of men with evil that God has said
we must shun. Did any human be-
ing ever go out Of such show feel
ing that he had been drawn nearer
to Christ, our Saviour? Did any one
ever leave such a hellish perform
ance and go upon his knees to pray?
/ doubt it. If any ever did / don't
think he ever went back to such a
show again. All who attend the
musical comedy or any other vulgar
amusement, are drawn near enough
to the mouth to hell to have their
souls scorched by the flames that
cause eternal torment to the souls
of men who leave this life lost.
And it is the same whoever it hap
pens to be. / have actually seen
professed followers to our blessed
Savior come out of such shows and
then try to excuse their devilish cat
ions by saying, "That was awful.
My! That was a rotten show" It
is awful to think that any person
who says he follows Christ should
let himself go into sin and be turn
ed away from the great love OF God.
If you are one that takes part in
the things Of the devil, You can't
excuse yourself. It is Gsd alons
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

The officers of the Civic League
and the Lyceum Course Workers,
wish to express to the Thompson
Printing Co., our grateful apprecia-
ton of the free advertising carried
IN the columns of the "Belington
Progressive, for more than four
months. The publicity thus given us,
contributed largely to our success
and enabled us Ito go over the top,
with a small surplus, toward next
seasons course. Had we paid for
printing and illustrations, even an
adequate amount this would not
have been possible. We extend sim
cere thanks for this courtesy and
kindness. We would be pleased to
have this acknowledgment published.
So many members do not attend the
regular meetings, so this is our only
way to acquaint them with our good
fortune.
Pres. Mrs. w. W. Thomas
". Pres. Mrs. H. A. Mccoy
Secretary Mrs. w. w. Brewer
Treasurer Mrs. ". Y. Wetzel
Ticket Comittees
Mrs. w G.. McClo--d. Mrs. Chas jones
Mrs. A. R. Parrish, Mr.. Herman
Reed.
Publicity Committee Mrs. J. E. Key
ser.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
RESULT OF CITY
ELECTION TUESDAY
Citizens Ticket Wins Except Two
Councilmen Much Work Ahead
For New. Officers.

The City Election Tuesday went
off quietly with determined effort
10 elect. the Citizens Ticket ~ this
was accomplished in the city at large
and in wards one and four, but L.
L. Bennett and ]. o. Harvey, candi-
dates on the Progressive Ticket in
wards two and three won out Ben,
nett having a plurality vote Of six
and Harvey seven votes. The Peo-
pie Ticket Jagged behind except in
Ward Four, where I. F. Right, candi-
date for Mayor, carried the Ward
by one vote. L. e Gamer, for re-
eorder leads the ticket.
The vote by wards un-officially.
follow:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
SIX KILLED BY GAS

CHICAGO, March Am entire
family of six was found dead today,
killed by the vapor of an acid, used
as disinfectant by tine proprietor
Of restaurant under their apart
ment
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

Field Goals:-M. Glenn 5, A. Glenn
2, Parsons /, Holsberry 2, Moore J.,
Wilson 1, Dennis 2, Thornhill l.
Foul Goals.- Holsberry 2, Moore
5, Wilson /.
Substitutions:- Dennis for Wilson,
Thornhill for Shomo, Lutz for Wam-
sley.
Refree-Frank Wymer.