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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
CONSE AVIATION IF FORESTS |S URGED
State Commission Decides To Launch Campaign For
 Protection Of Timber I
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD { Montgomery. Ala. Dec, 20 l

The newly created state forestry commission, at it's organization meet ing today, decided to launch an edu- cational campaign in the interest of forest conservation. Gov w. w. Brandon, chairman of the board, was requested and decided to issue a proclamation designating day as conservation day, and calling upon various organizations to observe the day, with especial reference to forest protection.
 The commission elected I. T. Quinn, state game and fish commis sioner, temporary secretary, the posi- tions of secretary to be permanently filled with a state forester to be appointed later. E. r. Allison of Bellamy was elected vice chairman of the commission. A number of applications were received from va rious parts of the country from per- sons seeking the office of state for ester, created by the act which cre- ated the commission, the forester to serve as executive officer of the commission at a salary to be fixed by it. The commission did not select a forester at this meeting, but it will be requested to appear in per A full membership of the commis- sion was present comprising Gov ernor Brandon, ex officio chairman I. T. Quinn, J. w. Lemaistre of Lock hart, J. Lee Long of Greenville, John L. Kaul of Birmingham, E. F. Ali son of Bellamy, W. M. Spencer of Gallon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
MRS. MOORE'S DEATH IS WIDELY LAMENTED
Dr. Bryan Pays Beautiful Tribute
 To Ardent Church Worker

The remains of Mrs. A. H. Moore, wife of A. Harry Moore, one of Bir- ingham's most widely known business men, arrived in Birmingham Thurs day night from Mobile, where she died Wednesday, and to which city she had gone for treatment. The hour for the funeral had not been definitely decided upon Thursday night and will survived by her husband, two daugh- ters, Mrs. T. F. Dean and Mrs. Edward Fleming of Birmingham,- and one son, Will Moore, who lives in North Caro- lima.
 Mrs. Moore was one of the most active and devoted workers in the Third Presbyterian church and her pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. A. Bryan paid her beautiful tribute on the arrival of the remains Thursday night She was beautiful character" he said interested in. the church and all it's work. She was charitble in the full meaning of the word and God only knows how many cups of cold water she has given the needy. She was a faithful daughter, wife, mother and friend and did what she could for Christ and humanity. Her pew was never vacant in church and she was never absent from the women's meet ings; her life was a life of prayer. unselfishness and humility and she lived for others. Mrs. Moore gave that which cost her something and the best she possessed to the Lord. She will be missed by her church, her pastor and host of devoted friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
POOL ROOM RAIDED BY MOBILE OFFICERS
Men Found In Place Held On
 SuspiciOus Charge

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 20.-(Special Leased WireO-The place at No. z St. Frances street was raided by city detectives this afternoon. A large number of racing forms, entries and tickets were seized and Is persons found in the place arrested. accord ing to a report made at the police station. Detectives Moody and War ren made the raid. .
 The men found in the place were ts ken to the station and docketed on charge of dangerous and sus- picious. They, made bond to appear in the recorders court Friday.
 The persons docketed were: John Terry, Frank Poggi, w. J. Shaffer, T. c. Dixon, J. Hamb erick, J. Rooney, A. J. Bernhard, c. w. Oberkirk, Jr., w. Rolls. T. J. Golden, M. J. Barrett, w. T. McCarty, William Connolly, John Parker and George Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
ON INSPECTION TRIP

A. G. Patterson, president of the Alabama public service commission
 left for Evergreen Thursday and will visit Brewton and Bay Minette Friday as part of the annual in- spection that the public service com mission must make in the different counties of the state. The entire commission will be in Mobile Sat urday. The object of such trips as these is not to hold formal hearings, but to call on the mayors, boards of revenue, Chambers of Commerce, etc., to make information about such mat ters as they see fit and to see if such difficulties cannot be adjusted without mere formal proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
| ABSENCE OF WITNESS
 HALTS TEA POT PROBE
Walsh Insists Upon Livermore Be
 ing Heard

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The Sem ate inquiry into the leasing of the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve, was halted today by the failure of the United States marshal in New York ing committees subpoena on Jesse Livermore, stock broker, whose tes- timony was desired.
 When the committee met, Senator Lenroot, Wisconsin, chairman, an nounced the New York marshal had been unsuccessful in serving Liver more and suggested that hearings proceed with other witnesses.
 Declaring that he insisted that Liv- ermore be heard next, Senator Walsh, Montana, objected and forced ad- journment for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
TO ENTERTAIN ORPHANS

Inmates of the Alabama Methodist Orphanage will be entertained Sunday at Christmas service given wholly to the children of that institution at the Church Street Methodist church, A beautiful program haR been ar ranged and everything will be done to make the children enjoy their Christi mas. It is the custom of Selma and Church Street Methodist church to take an offering for the benefit of this institution and 1t is always a large one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
KIwANIs FEAsT PLANNED

The feature of the luncheon meet ing of the Kiwanis club Wednesday afternoon was the address delivered by Rev. J. M. Broadly of Birmingham, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the members. The club set the night oi New Years eve as ladies' night and the Columbus Miss, Kiwanis clrl was invited to be guests of the oc- casion for an inter-club meeting. 4 well-arranged program was carried out, with large attendance of mem- bers present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
HEADS EXCHANGE CLUn

It was decided at the Exchange club luncheon Thursday to hold the annual ladies night entertainment next month and make it the most elaborate and beautiful ever given by the club. Except for the delightful dance given by little Miss Jean Padden the meet ing was devoted almost exclusively to business. Morris Frochlich was elected president of the club succeed ing E. H. Craig; Jack Phillips, vice president; Harry Gamble, secretary treasurer; and the following were named on the board of control: B. H. Craig. N. F. Inkelstein, 0. M Hendrix. J. E, Baldwin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
STUDENTS LEAVE

The campus of the state university is being rapidly deserted and after the last classes at noon Thursday there was rush of students to catch the outgoing trains. Tho Louisville and Nashville and the A G. S. railroads ran holiday specials leaving here early Thursday after noon for Birmingham, where con nections were made to other points in the state. The university will be closed until January 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
FIVE FIRE VICTIMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED
Only One Other Unaccounted For
 In Hotel Blaze

HOUSTON, Tex. Dec. 20-Five guests lost their lives and one re- mained unaccounted for late Thurs day as<workers complete their search of the ruins of the Capitol hotel, which was swept by fire Tuesday morning.
 The dead:
 c. Hudspeth. Corsicana, Tex; C.. C. Hawkins, formerly of New Or leans; Lee Driver. Lyons, Kas.; c. D. Cody. Richmond, Va; Joe Roffall. Houston, Tex, and w. A. Skinner, address unknown, but who has d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
BIG BRIDGE GOES UP

Frank Kratoska, general superin- tendent of the Kosh Construction company engaged in building the bridge over the Alabama river a. Reese Ferry, arrived in Montgom- cry Thursday to take general super vision over this work. After calling on l.. G. Smith, bridge engineer of the state highway department. Su- perintendent Kratoska left for the actual scene of operations on the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
EXAMINE DOGS HEAD

The state Pasteur laboratory re- ceived Thursday a dogs head with the brain so badly damaged by a gunshot that no examination was possible. The head was sent in by Eugene Collins of Garden City. To be on the safe side Pasteur treat ment was sent to Mrs. Collins, who was bitten by the dog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
HILL FILES NOTICE

Announcement was filed Thursday with the secretary of state by J Lister Hill that he would be a can didate to succeed himself IS congress man from the second district in the democratic primary of May 13, 1924 A similar announcement was filed by w. B. Bowling, congressman from the Fifth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
TO INSPECT ROAD

G. N. Mitcham, division engineer of the state highway department. will leave Friday for Coosa county to inspect project 90 at Goodwater He will be accompanied by En- gineer Greenlund of the, United States bureau of roads. R. D. Jordan of the state highway department re- turned Thursday from an inspec- tion of the Florala road in Covington county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
SELMA MERCHANT DIES
Morris FrOchlich Chosen President Of
 Exchange Club

SELMA. Ala, Dec. 20.-(Special Leased Wire .)--Abe Danziger, well known here in the mercantile world, died at Selma Wednesday night after a few days illness of pneumonia. MT. Danziger has many friends in Selma who mourn his sudden departure. The body was sent to Cleveland. ohio. Thursday for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
BUCK EsCAPEs PREsERvE

Judge c. F. Thomas of Prattville reported to the state game and fish commissioner, I. T. Quinn, today the escape of white buck from his preserve near Prattville. Judge Thomas is anxious to recover the deer, and requested that it be not molested in the hopes that it may return, the animal being partly tame
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
ROAD LANDS INVOLVED

Certain lands used in the construc- tion of the new road from the Jud = kins Ferry bridge to Wetumpka were involved in a case decided Thursday by the supreme court, when it re- versed and remanded the case of Frank Stollenwerck, ct al vs. County of Elmore, appealed from the cir cult court of that county.
 In the opinion, written by Associate Justice Gardner, 1t is recorded that Stollenwerck, Henry c. Jones and the Alabama Road and Bridge company were owners of certain lands that were assessed and condemned by the board of commissioners of Elmore county for road purposes They ap- pealed to the circuit court of Fillmore county from the action of the com mlss1oners but the county of Fillmore moved that the appeal be dismissed as It was joint appeal from two dis trlct Judgments. This the circuit court did, but the supreme court holds mat the lower court was in error on this action, and tkat the land own CTS should not have lost their right Of appeal through a technicality.
 Ihe supreme court Thursday af- firmed the action of the Montgom- cry circuit court in equity in grant ing to Lamar Field the right to sell ledity oi the estate of Mrs. Ella Brock, deceased, of which he was executor. The case was appealed from the lower court by E. Ferry Ihomas, acting as guardian ad Litem Tor certain of the legatees. Under the terms of Mrs. Brooks will. her brothers, Fox Henderson, J. c. Hen- derson. Charles Henderson and J. E henderson were named executors One of these died before Mrs. Brock and the others declined to serve as executors. Lamar Field was finally appointed eXecutor by petition of the two daughters of testatrix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
corrur m CONyENE

United States court will meet here January 1 and there are large number of cases to be heard. The federal grand jury will also be in session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
THOMPSON CHILD DIES

Lorraine Ruth, 21a -year-o1d daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. o. H. Thompson, died Wednesday at the home of her parents on Sixth street. The fu- neral was conducted from the resi- dence Thursday afternoon by pr. l.. O. Dawson. Interment was in Ever green cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
INFANT SON DIES

The infant son of N. Nebeddlelan died Wednesday at the home on Eighth street. Funeral services and interment took place Thursday aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
ARRANGE LADIEs, NIGHT

The luncheon meeting of the Ex- change club Thursday afternoon was devoted mostly to arranging for ladies' night, the second Thursday in January, at which time the new of ficers will be installed They are: Edward Livingston, president; pr. Claude O'Rear, first vice president; Hunter Burnett, second vice presi- dent; Carl c. Jamison. third vice president; Francis Austin, secretary treasurer. Morris Friedman, membe r of the Exchange Bachelor club, who is to wed next Thursday was the target for much merriment. as this was the last meeting he will attend before his wedding day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

Within the bounds of three of our western states are located easily mined deposits of Ignite amounting to 964,000, 900, ,00O tons, and within the country as a whole there are 1,051,- 2S0,000 900 tons of this same form of low grade coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
IN CHARGE OF LABORATORY

Miss Katie Wilson has been ap- pointed to- have charge of the new state laboratory in Tuscaloosa, 1t was officially announced here Thurs day. The laboratory will be open January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

The golden blower breeds in the Arctic in June, misgrates in August to Labrador, then flies south to Nova Scotia and across the Atlantic to South America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
CHILD, ], SHOOTS |b0Y ACC|DEN ENTALLY
Brother Of Little Deaf And Dumb Boy In Hospital.
 Death Is Feared
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD TuoroInnoo AL 7, r

Robbie McCloud, age Years. Who Is deaf and dumb, accidentally shot Raymond, age 8, his brother, early Thursday morning and the injured boy Is at the Druid City hospital in a serious condition, with recovery doubtful Robbie got hold of pis- tol at the home of his parents. Mir. and Mrs, R. I. McCloud, at Fox. a small factory town, about eight miles from Tuscaloosa, and while playing with it, the weapon was dis charged. the bullet entering Ray mond's chest. The pistol was sup posed to have been locked in a draw CT but the child got hold of it in some manner unaware of his parents. MT. McCloud Is master mechanic for the Henderson Land and Lumber company at Fox
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
REHEAR|NG DENIED
 IN RAILROAD CASE
Expelled Engineer Will Get S12,500 Judgment From
 Rail Brotherhood
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Montgomery. Ala. Dec. 20

The supreme court on Thursday overruled the application for rehear- ing of the case Of the grand Inter national Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers vs. J. W. Green, appealed from the Dallas circuit court, thus ending a litigation that has endured nearly five years.
 Green was expelled from the broth erhood shortly after some remarks had been made by him on the oc- casion of the entrance of the United States into the World war, in which he declared that his allegiance was due primarily to his country, there being a strike then imminent in rail road circles He brought suit for damages alleged to have resulted from his expulsion. A few weeks ago the supreme court ruled in favor of Green under the law passed by a recent legislature under which an un- incorporated association, such as the brotherhood could sue and be sued. In it's decision, s12,500 was named by the supreme court as reasonable damages for Green.
 The supreme court on Thursday also overruled an application for re- hearing of the case of w. T. Robert son vs. Business Boosters club, ap- pealed from the Montgomery circuit court. The club, which was organ ized for oil search operations in Ala bama won judgment against Robert son in the circuit court of Montgom- cry county in the sum of s9,645. On appeal the decision of the circuit court was reversed by the supreme court on November 15, last,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

Nearly everyone is familiar with Aesops story of the shepherd boy who cried Wolf Wolf, 7Uhen there was people having been often deceived would not believe him. ixA<4s #
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

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Evening star., 1923-10-31
SCRANTON WELSH
CHEER EX-PREM|ER
Lloyd George Speaks Today
to Former Wales Citizens.
Sails Saturday.
BY lie Associated Press

BY the Assoca ted Press.
SCRANTON, Pa, October 3l.-David
Lloyd George, after his strenuous day
in Philadelphia yesterday. spent the
forenoon today quietly at the home
of Judge George W. MaXey, his host.
After attending a private luncheon
the former premier of Great Britain
will deliver an address in the state
armory. Other speakers on the pro-
gram are United states Senator Royal
:. Cop land of New York and Charles
NJ Schwab. Mr.. Lloyd George Will
leave for New York late in the after
noon on special train.
An enthusiastic welcome was given
the distinguished visitor upon his ar
rival hero last night. Scranton Is one
Of the largest Welsh centers in Amer
lea, and thousands of citizens stood
in Il downpour OF rain cheering as
factory whistles and church bells
heralued Mr.. Lloyd Georges arrival.
\ Welsh choir OF several hundred
male voices sang melodies OF his ld-
tive land as he walked bareheaded
through the throngS in the railroad
station. Miners, with lighted lamps
and picks, formed a part ol the guard
uf honor at the $tatIoh. The tecep-
tin committee and Iormer service
myG. beaded by a band. escorted the
iormer premier through the streets
to the hone OF Judge -MaNey.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Because many OF the $4,000 en-
ployes of the federal and District
governments covered by reclassitica-
t;on are dissatisfied because they
think that their ALLEGATION to services
and grades with definite salary ranges
means that they are thereby placed
on a shelf or in pigeonhole beyond
whose narrow confines there is no
hope for progression as long as they
remain in the government service. Of
icials Of the personnel classification
board explained today that this is an
cEtirely wrong conception.
Government employees allocated to
any service or grade may be promoted
TO higher grade or shifted to an
other service as their efficiency may
recommend. Ii was pointed out today
ny representatives of the board who
nave mad an important part in franz
iIs the reconstruction act and seeing
thai the ALLEGATIONS were properly
made.
The law itself, in section Z. speci-
hcally provides that Increases in
compensation shall be allowed, upon
the attainment and maintenance OF
the appropriate efficiency ratings, to
the next higher rate within the sal
airy range Of the grade" Emphasis i
placed upon the mandatory shall"
making promotion Tor efficiency with
III the grade mandatory upon the ad-
mlnistrative officer.
Promotion Possibilities.
AS illustrative that this provision
OF the act alone opens up good
Leld Tor promotion, in the Depart
ment or Commerce the average ap-
praised salary for the professional
ana scientific service is S29S3. This
rate Is only SAC above the minimum
1or the grade. Now the average for
the grade, or the midway point in
the salary range to which the service
might De expected to raise. under the
present distribution is S3,3oS, which
would De an average increase Of 1891
per person To get merely 10 the aver
age for the grade BUT the oppor-
tuhltE is always before them TO climb
py eHlciency to the maximum of the
saaue. Where the average salary is
eo.ooe RMS IS S'2l increase over the
.sppralseu salary. These are actual
ng ures taken from the Reconsideration
sheets for the Department Of Com
merce. covering an average for ap
proXimately 500 positions.
Ihcre is nothing in the law which
Specifically says that al employe
may progress from one grade to a
hlgher grade. except in section a
where il says: Nothing herein
contained shal! be construed TO pre-
Vent the promotion of an employe
from one class to a vacant position
In a higher class t any time in ac-
cordance with civil service rules and
when so promoted the emplcye shall
receive compensation according to The
Evening star., 1923-10-31
TWO NEW YORK SPEECHES.
Lloyd George to Sail Saturday for
England.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. October 3l.--David
Lloyd George, Great Britains war
premier will arrive III New York to-
night, completing the last lap OF the
journey that carried him thousands
of miles through a great part of
Canada and the United states. He
will sail for England on Saturday.
The former British premier Will de-
liver two addresses in New York.
speaking at the I.otos Club on Thurs
day night. and at ,he metropolitan
opera House on the eve OF his de-
parture for Europe. Thousands un-
able to hear him in person Will catch
his messages as they are broadcast
by radio.
daughter, will he escorted from
scranton. Pa. TO New York on a
special train by party composed Of
Charles NJ. Schwab. William II. Trues-
dale. president of the Lackawanna
railroad: Melville F.: Stone, George
tary of the Lotus Club. Arriving in
Hoboken late today. he will go at
once to the country home. at Locust
Valley. l.. L.. of John W. Davis. for
mer United States ambassador 10 tne
court of st. James. whose guest ne
will be for the remainder OF MS
American stay.
Dispute Over Tickets.
Speakers at the Lotus Club dinner. IN
addition to the guest of honor, VIII pc
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler. president.
who will preside: Chauncey NJ. Depew,
Charles NJ. Schwab and Melville Il.
Stone.
Distribution of tickets for Lloyd
Georges farewell address at the
Metropolitan Opera House Friday
night provoked a thunderous dispute
when il became known that many
organizations which have been fore
most in fostering interest in rorelen
affairs either were ignored or allotted
a number of tickets which they con-
sidered far too small.
While Charles T. Gwynne. charm n
Of the committee of 3o3 which took
over the ticket issue. insisted that
virtually every group in the city had
been cared for. critics appeared IN
st. Georges Society. British BODY.
which received no tickets: the Eng
lish-Speaking Union. which got SIX,
and the Foreign Policy Association
which was given one orchestra seat
and six more in remote upper regions
of the big house.
Sir Alfred Cope, personal repre-
sentative of Lloyd George, was rep
resented as deploring the manner IN
which the tickets had been handled.