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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

Christopher Bramble, 1873 Monroe
ST, Brooklyn, N. Y, Chief Quar-
ternaster u. s. Navy, retired, is
now an ardent champion of the
merits of Tanlac.
'Ill stand by Tanlac to the very
last" declared Mr.. Bramble, "for it
has helped me back on my feet and
| am feeling like "a new man now.
had suffered from stomach trou-
BILE for two years and was in an
awful rundown condition. My ap.
petite went back on me and when I
did eat little something ! would
suffer pain and misery for hours.
My nerves were all out of fix. l
would lie awake tossing and rolling
until almost day, and I felt weak
and tired all the time. had no
energy to do anything and just felt
any way but right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26
DRYEST DRY BILL LAID
BEFORE MICHIGAN HOUSE

LANSING, Mich, Feb. ga
bill designed to strengthen the pro,
hibition law and regarded as the
dryest sort Of dry bill has been in
troduced in the Michigan house of
representatives.
1t eliminates property rights in
liquor, and prohibits in every term
possible the possession, manufac.
ture or holding of any liquor, ex.
cepting for medicinal, mechanical,
chemical. scientific OF sacramento
purposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

20 years and when he was dug out
OF the Flanders mud he was hustled
off to Egypt for service without
leave. His wife came to America
and when Robinson got his dis.
charge this month he prepared to
come to America.
He died before the sailing Of the
ship on which he had booked
passage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

well, l just kept on losing
weight and getting worse until
concluded to try Tanlac, and that
was the Wisest decision ] ever made.
It's the only medicine | ever saw
that does all they say it will.
now eat three hearty meals d day
and never feel touch of indigcs-
ton, and my appetite was never
better, even when l was school
boy. My sleep is sound and restful
and l get up mornings feeling re-
freshed and fine. My weight has
increased and ] have been built up
until ! never felt better in my lie.
If anybody doubts this statement
just let them see me"
Tanlac is sold in Washington by
Peoples Drug Stores and all leading
druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26
IS Cold Compound Breaks Cold in FewH c''-

Instant Relief! Don't stay stuffed
up! Quit blowing and snuffling.
Take "Pape's Cold Compound''
every two hours until three doses
are taken. The first dose opens
clogged-up nostrils and air pas
sages Of head; stops nose running;
relieves headache, dullness, feverish-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

as riding the rods across cOun-
try, and when she lamped those
pale blue satin cushions on the
dayan she didn't say anything, but
she, looked q lot!
Poor guy! A pal suDIet that
apartment for him from some
dame, and he feels as bad about
il as do, but / can't square him
with Maize!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

ness, sneezing. The second and
third doses usually break up q
cold completely and end all grippe
misery.
'.Pape's Cold Compound ID the
quickest, surest relief known and
costs only q few cents at drug
stores. Tastes nice. Contains no
Quinine. Insist upon Pape's.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26
MoURNS DEATH or SPOUSE
ON EVE or THEIR REUNION

vINELAND. N. j.. Feb. 26.--Mrs.
Emma Robinson is mourning the
loss Of her husband, whom she has
not seen since he went from Lon
don, England, to the World War.
Robinson was in the British army
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-26

CHRISTOPHER BRAMBLE, of Brooklyn, Retired
u Chief Quartermaster u. S. Navy, who says his de-
termination to try Tanlac was the wisest decision
he ever made the medicine completely restored his
health.
Evening star., 1923-06-05
Visiting Shriners and Ladies

That Kanns Is Your 'Half-Way" House, and the
most homelike stopping place to shop to telephone
to secure information, eet friends and to Secure
the Best Merchandise for the Least Money.
We have arranged a comprehensive list of things
that you may desire to purchase for your use or
to send away to home folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
SELMA CITY BUDGET ADOPTED BY COUNCIL

SELMA, Ala. Nov. Special Leased Wire. 5-The city council has adopted the Budget of departme ental expenditures submitted by Mayor w. E. Hall for the year beginning De- tober 1, 1923, and ending September 30. 1924 The annual expenditure provided for is $1494S7.61, being $1,O10.20 in excess of the budget of last year. The allowance for streets and lights is $5000 in, excess of the budget last year. For library the amount is $750 in excess of last year. The police and health departments re- tain their last years status of $22,000 and $15,000 respectively.
 The council also has adopted an or dinance authorizing the issuance of $S.000a Tn city bonds to take care of the payment for construction of cer- tain sidewalk pavements already or nea"ly completed which the assess ment on the abuttipg property had not liquidated.
 J. A. Fuller was reelected one of the three water commissioners for a term of six years. A motion to re- elect Messrs Thalhemer and Smith the other incumbents were withdrawn, it being ascertained that the terms of neither had expired.
 No formal provision was made at the Monday night meeting for taking care of the ambitious street and side walk paving initiated at the council meeting, November 12, involving an expenditure of between $275,000 and $500, 0O0 and for which contracts were entered into with the Alabama con crete products company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29

Tine board Of education met in the auditorium of the Coffee High school last night with a number of business men of the city and pres ident5 of the various pastors asso- citations. They discussed various phases of school work and made plans for special work to be accom- plished the rest of the session. The proposed J-mill school tax was dis cussed and was considered from every Standpoint. It was pointed out that if the proposed tax is not car ried in the forthcoming election if will not be available for use untll the fall of 1925. The city schools have already gone in debt having used their quota of funds available, and unless the tax is put into effect the schools will be handicapped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
McAdory Returns

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. B. Walter K. McAdory, state law en- forcement chief, was back at his of fices in the capitol Wednesday after being engaged in Mobile for the past few days in investigations into al- legged prohibition law violations. He was preparing to return early next week to the Gulf City for a similar purpose.
 Mir. McAdory stated that while in Mobile he gave explanation for the abrupt departure of his officers last June from the locality. This was done, he said. on request of authori- ties at Washington, that the agents of the government intelligence unt night have free rein in their in vestigations in the Gulf City.
 Qualification was expressed by Mir. McsAdory at the action of the fed eral court at Opelika this week in granting his applica lion for injunc- tions against alleged violators of the prohibition laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
ROAD OFFICIALS VISIT

R. O. Elliott, supervisor of bridges and buildings, and J. K. McAlister superintendent of water supply from the Louisville and Nashville offices in Nashville are in Florence today. The officials of the railroad are Keeping in close touch with the sit nation here and are determined to give the Tri-Cities the benefit of everything possible in the way of better service and equipment and they are watching developments in the expectation of making such ex- tension of their facilities here that will meet all conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
Scruggs To Be Located In Birmingham, Rogers In Montgomery And Suttle D Selma
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Montgomery. Ala. NHV. Z8


 State Highway Commissioner J. H. Scruggs will establish his office at Birmingham. and Commissioner J. r. Suttle will make his head quarters at Selma according to decision reached by the state high way commission and approved today by the governor. Senator John A. Rogers, chairman of the commission, will remain at general headquarters of the highway department at Mont gomery, and future meetings of the commission will be held here month ly, instead of each week, with spe- cial meetings to be held at such times as 1t may be desirable to call them
 The inauguration of this new plan of operations for members of the highway commission was decided upon several weeks ago. subject to the approval of the governor, which was obtained today, and it was an nounced that the two associate com missioners will establish their of fices at Birmingham and Selma at once.
 The change is undertaken in the interest of more efficient and eco nomical administration of the high way commissions work, it is stated, and is made in conjunction with a consolidation of division offices of the department which will reduce the number of branch offices from four to three. At present, and for some time past, the highway department has maintained four division offices, through which are handled the en- gineering and supervisory work on projects in their respective sections of the state. One of these offices is located at Montgomery, which, in addition to being general headquar- fer@u of cfof fn lai hxxr r. ment, contains also the offices of the division through which is handled the highway work for a considerable section in middle and southeastern Alabama.
 The other division offices are To- cated at Birmingham, Selma and De- catur As was announced Tuesday, the highway commission has de- cided to consolidate the Decatur di- vision office with the Birmingham office. effective January l, so that the number of division offices will he reduced to three-Montgomery Bir- mingham and Selma. Under the new plan, the three cities containing the division offices of the department will each contain also the office of a member of the commission who will thus be in direct contact with the work of the branch office. Com mission Scruggs' headquarters at Birmingham Will be eStaDlShed al the division offices of the depart ment already located there, and the office of Commissioner Suttle will be similarly opened at the Selma di vision office. The two associate commissioners will come to general headquarters at Montgomery for monthly meetings, or at such other time as it may be desirable for them to meet with the chairman.
 The highway commission today heard a delegation from Elmore county interested in the building of a road from Wetumpka via Tallasee to Dadeville. The delegation was advised that the building of this road cannot be undertaken until the road is built north from Wetumpka in the direction of Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
THANK SOWING

We hope your turkey will be large enough to give everybody plenty of the light or dark meat, whichever they prefer, and that you can look back and count up the things to be grateful for by the dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
METHODIST PASTOR
 TO BECOME BAPTIST
Phenix City Minister Declares He Is Not In Harmony With System

PHENIX CITY, Ala, Nov. 27.- Special. )-Followin the announce ment Monday that he was leaving the Methodist church because he was not in sympathy with the military system" of that denomination, came the news today that Rev. M. D. Tay- Tor, member of the Phenix City Trinity Methodist church, would be baptized at the First Baptist church at the morning sevices next Sunday.
 Rev. Taylor gave notice Monday that he was leaving the services of the Methodists, not because he was dissatisfied with being assigned last week by the Alabama conference to LoXley, but because he was unquali- fled for the Methodist ministry.
 T am not in harmony with the Methodist military system and I am going to get out Rev. Taylor said. There have been many requests for me to bagtize infants during my ministry at Trinity church, he con- tinued but l could not do so,, feel ing the way I do. 1 am in sympathy with the believers baptism. which follows the active faith and repent ance, and for that reason 1 will never baptise a baby.
 "I have baptised or sprinkled many adults since l have been here, but refused to baptise any infant because it is a scripture of the Old Testa- ment, which. conscientiously believe in," he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
CUT THIS NOUT-IT IS WORTH
 MONEY

Send this ad and ten cents to Fo- ley X Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chi cago. H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive a ten cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY. AND TAR for Coughs. Colds and Group, also free sample packages of. FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS for Back :. ache. Rheumatic Pains, Kidney and. Bladder trouble. and FOLEY CA THARTIC TABLETS, for Constipa- tion and Biliousness. These wonder ful remedies have helped millions of people. Try them! Sold every Where.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
FLORENCE WANTS
 ROADS IMPROVED
Chamber Committee Asks Work Be Done On Lee And
 Jackson Highways
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD : Florence, Ala. Nov. 2S

A committee from the Florence Chamber of Commerce is in Mont gomery appearing before the state highway commission to ask for inn mediate improvement of the Jackson and Lee highways in Lauderdale county. Both of these highways will require new bridges at places across Shoals creek when the dam is com pleted. owing to the overflow. It is stated that an agreement has been reached and the committee hopes to receive orders from the commission for immediate construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
BO0ZE SEIZED AND'
 OTHERS ARRESTED.
Federal Grand Jury ReceSSes Until Monday For Holiday.
 McAdory Returns

MOBILE, Ala, Nov 2S.-(Special Leased Wfre.)-The federal grand Jury Investigating alleged liquor law violations in Mobile and the counties Included in this judiciary district, which was impaneled Monday, re- cessed tonight until Monday morning. due to the Thanksgiving holiday, and Will also give the jurors a period of rest
 The jury will probably be in ses- sion throughout next week, after which the trial of the cases will be taken up in the court.
 The federal and state raldlng offi- cers continued their activity during yesterday and brought in a consid- erable quantity of liquor. Several additional persons were also arrested during the day and arraigned before United States Commissioner J. l. Bur- gett.
 More Liquor Seized.
 J. A. Thomas, general prohibition agent, reported the seizure of 2S0 half pints of "shinny" at the northwest corner of Joachim. and St. Michael streets. Fred Dansby was. arrested. Five bottles of the liquor was taken from Robert Jones on Royal street near government, it was reported The agents charge that Jones was peddling liquor from a paper bag. Others before the commissioner on liquor charges were William Naples Frank Golf, Wootsie Long, and Bob Thomas. With the presence of more than half dozen federal and state agents in this city and the recent fright thrown into the bootleg ranks by the sensational raids, indications are that Mobile will have one of the dryest Thanksgiving in several wears. The $1O0,000 worth of in.- ported liquors seized by the officers two weeks ago, and which IS now under strong guard in the alley at the federal building, was to have quenched the Thanksgiving thirst of persons in this city and vicinity, &C., cording to the officers.
 E. B.. Cochrane. operating a news stand, was fined $10 and costs of court or 10 days when arraigned in the inferior criminal court on a charge of operating game of chance The evidence against the defendant was that he had punch boards in his possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
FINES IN POLICE COURT

The police court showed a full docket this morning following sev- eral days of unsual quietness. Eight negroes who had engaged in crap game were all fined and one of them, an old offender. was sentenced to labor on the streets. A number of speeders plead guilty and received stiff fines. Grover Brown of East Florence was charged with viola tion of the prohibition law. He re- ceived fine of s1o0 and costs. The total amount of fines was S400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
rperence One or Zs Dyest ThanksgiUngs In Many Years


 He made the trip to secure data or the highway to be furnished the fed eral government to be used in a re- port when Congress will be asked tc take over the highway as federal transcontinental route; also to fur nisb to mak makers a correct map giving details of the route.
 Mr Rountrec travelled over 2,0Oe miles in automobiles, delivered 4o addresses. h- said, to chambers O. con.merc Rotary Kiwauis. LIot clubs and civic organizations
 The highway traVerses the states of Virginia, North and South Caro- lima, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma. New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The main line is 3.690 miles long with lateral branches of over 1.G00 miles,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
MISSIONARY BODIES MEET

An all day meeting of the mis- sionary societies of the PheniX City district was held Tuesday morning at the Trinity Methodist church, starting at o'clock. A delightful program was rendered. Several ad- dressses were made during the day by numbers of workers, while Rev. A. B. Carlton of the Girard Methodist church had charge of the devotional exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
ROBERTSON IS SPEAKER

String" Robertson of Birmingham spoke before the Kiwanis club lunch con meeting Wednesday afternoon on the Community Chest proposition. 0hartes M. Boyd gave talk on Thanksgiving and a resolution was passed indorsing the short farming course to be given by the Interna- tional Harvester company D. C. Robertson, president of the city com mission, issued a proclamation We'd nesday designating St nday, Decem- Der 7, as Golden Rule Sunday In Tuscaloosa. The day is set aside in the interest of the children in the Near East orphanages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
DIR. ELLIS sPEAKs

Dr. Donaldson ElIls, rector Of Christ Episcopal church, addressed the Lions club Tuesday afternoon at it's luncheon meeting and his dis course was greatly enjoyed. Charter Night, on December 6, was discussed and the arrangements for the affair took up most of the time. The nr ternational secretary and the dis trict secretary are expected to be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma Get State Branch Highway Offices
NARROWLY ESCAPES AS BLAZE ,ENVELOPS CAR

OPELIKA, Ala, Nov 2S.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )-C M. Canon, an automobile dealer here, narrowly es- caped death from a burning car Tuesday night, when a coupe in which he was riding caught fire. Mir Canon was returning from a trip to Alexander City and when about five miles north of Opelika on the Oak Bowery road, the car suddenly and without any warning caught fire and in a moment was enveloped in flames. The driver stopped the car immedi- ately and just had time to get out of the car before being seriously burned. It is thought that the fire started from defective wiring. It was comnletelV wrecked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
GADSDEN TO HAVE COMMUNITY TREE.
Man Hurt While At Work On Pipe PIant-Boaz Man
 Killed By Train
GADSDEN BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Gnhsden. Ala. Nov. 2S 1

Announcement was made Wednes- day that the Axis club would promote a community Christmas tree for the poor of Gadsden with the co-opera- tion of the city welfare departme mt the charity department of the coun- ty juvenile court and such other or ganizations as wish to help. The committee on social welfare, of which Mrs. John W. Burnett is chairman will work out details. It is expected that the tree will be planted on Court Park on Christmas Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
TO SEE ".uTST MARRIED.

GREENVJLLE, Ala, Nov. 2S.-(Spe- cial. )-Manager Earle V. Mckenzie of the Greenville Opera House in discus ing some of his bookings for the re- mainder of the 19231924 season. stated that one of the best shows to be seen at the Greenville Opera House will come on December II, Just Mar ried," a comedy staged by the Shu- berts. The show comes to Grecnville with the New York east, and the seat sale is expected to be a record breaker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29

The mammoth incubator which was bought by the Lee county farm bureau several weeks ago, has ar rived and is being installed for inn mediate use. The hatchery will oc- cupy the Burt building on North Eighth street. The big incubator has 10,OOO-egg capacity and the in
 stalling of it is attracting con siderable attention as this project is regarded as forward step in the developing and expanding of the poultry industry in Lee county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
FACES TWO CHARGES

Two charges were preferred against Albert Howard upon his ar rest Monday afternoon by Patrolman Joe k. Newsome, of the Phenix City police department, those of speeding and resisting an officer. A search had been made for Howard by the police since November g, at which time he is alleged to have been implicated in an accident which proved serious to Mrs. Susie Taylor, and in connec- tion with which Jim Leonard is be- ing held in jail in Opelika on a charge of assault and battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
BUSINESS TO SUSPEND

Thanksgiving, will be more gen. erally observed in Tuscaloosa to- morrow than in previous years. Very little business will be done as most all the business houses and ot- fees will be closed throughout the day. The University of Alabama and public school will be given a holiday. joint union services will be held by the three central churches Thurs day morning. Dr. c. NJ. Boyd of the First Presbyterian church will deliver the Thanksgiving address. The Catholic and Episcopal churches will hold the usual Thanksgiving services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
MERCHANTS BUREAU DIRECTORS CONVENE
Farming Course And Trade Event Receive Endorsement
 TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE.
Tuscaloosa. Ala. Nov oS

usCHIUOsH. AIA., Nov. HS Directors of the merchants, bureay met Tuesday night, but very little business was transacted. The short course in farming to be put on here by the International Harvester com pahy Tn December was indorsed and the merchants trade event from De- @ Gefhoer to January was discussed. Ihese, with few minor matters, were about all that came I'D at the meeting for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
Brandon ReceiUeS
 Tuskegee Gobbler
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD

Three state officials, Gov. w. W. Brandon, pr. J, w. Abercombie. state superintendent of education, and J. B. Hobby, director of voca- tional education, were recipients Wednesday of fine gobblers from the Tuskegee institute. The fowls were delivered by Albert Johnson, purchasing agent of the school, who performs this function an nually.
 m previous years the birds have been dressed but this year live birds were received so that the turkeys could be slaughtered for future meal in case the officials had already provided themselves with pieces de resistance for the Thanksgiving feast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
TRAFFIC DETOURED

The Alabama City road to Attalla will be closed to all traffic for an in definite period, beginning Saturday, in order that the contractors may finish the asphalt paving All travel between Attalla and Gadsden will be by way of Walnut street througb south Gadsden until the work is com pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-29
ATTACKED WITH KNIFE

R. w Peacock of 311 Sixth avenue, said to have been cut by an unidenti- fled person Monday afternoon about 3:3O o'clock near the Fourth street bridge, was carried to the city hos pital for medical attention. The man was suffering from a painful knife wound across the right cheek.