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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the First National Bank OF
Shellman will be held at 10 o'clock
a m. Tuesday, January 8, 1924, tor
the purpose of electing officers and
the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before them;
Fl. O. CRITTENDEN, Cash. l2-ll-2
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
GERMANS ARE PLANNING
EARTH-TO-MOON ROCKET

4 rocket which could fly from the
earth to the moon with a person in
side OF it is planned by German
scientists under the direction OF Herr
Oberth, a weli-known engineer. De
tails of the scheme are kept secret.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
sEABoARD AIR LINE GETS
s75oOoo FROM GOVERNMENT
Final Settlement for Period OF Pub
lie Operation.

Davies Warfeld, president OF the
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
announces that the railroad has re-
c c. $75O,OOO cash in final settle,
,ocnt with the government for the
neroid of public operation during the
war Announcement was made IN
Washington recently that negotiations
be+ween the company and the govern
ment had been concluded.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
A FAST LIFE.

Tourist wonder at your allowing
people to mount that rum.
Native-It's quite safe, sir. 1t was
only built last year.-Phlladelphia In
quirer. r.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
Christmas
Without Candy, No!

Candy is as much part Of this festive holiday
as the Christmas tree And here is store that is all
set for the holiday season with as fine stock OF
sweets in every form that has ever been seen here.
They are packed in many different varieties in at
tractive boxes To say it is Norris and "Fiol-
lingsworth's" is enough.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18

The man who knows he is just as
good as any man living never thinks
it necessary to say so.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
Cigars
He Will Like

All you have to know is whether he smokes or
not IF he does the correct and most appropriate
gift for him is box of good cigars, pipe or box
Of good tobacco. We have a nice selection of choice
brands pipes, cigarette holders and cigarettes tor
gifts
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
Worth Giving!
Stationery

You can't go wrong in your Christmas gift selec-
ton if you say it with stationery Grades Of high
est quality are always to be found in our stationery
department. For Christmas selection more impress
sive than ever carrying with it the true sentiments
of the YuIetide.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
GOAT BUCKED IMAGE
IN SHINY AUTOMOBILE
Result, One Perfectly Good Coat of
Paint Ruined and Animal In Bad"

Fred de Martin, of circuit, has a
badly battered automobile, for the
painting of which he had just paid
SIPS, and a gratifed goat, says San
ia Barbara dispatch to the New York
World.
Driving the car into his yard he
went to call his family for ride.
When he returned he found the goat
smashing the side of the care The an
imal, seeing its own reflection in the
mirror-like paint, promptly gave bat
tie. He advertised his goat for sale.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
Perfumes
Perfume Sets

A gift of one of our exquisite toilet sets OF rich
Derfume, toilet water, powder and compact is most
sure to please any woman For the holidays and gift
giving we have prepared with variety of the many
favorite and popular odors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
JeweLry
A FAVORED Gift

When you check your list OF Christmas glfts'
you'll agree with us that a selection from our Jew
eIrv stock will make the ideal gift
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-12-18
The "Write" Gift

For him or her-a Parker pen or Eversharpe pen
Gil Our many different sizes and complete display
will afford you ample selection of one that will
please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
BROWER DEFEATED
 AGAIN IN FIGHT ON CONVICT LEASE
County Convict Bill AdverSed
 And Other One Is N Postponed
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery. Ala, Sept, 19

Senator Walter S. Brower, Jeffer- con, was again defeated in his efforts to take state and county convicts of Alabama from beneath the lease sys- tenn, when the senate finance and taxation committee Wednesday aft ernoOn voted to adverse his bill on county convicts and to indefinitely postpone action on the bill relative to state convicts.
 Senator Brewer offered an amend ment to the original bill for the aooh- tion of the lease system. which pro- vided that counties could work their convicts at any work they may elect provided they were under supervision of the county while in performance of such labors.
 Motion of Senator Hildreth to table the amendment was lost by 6 to 5 vote and which was followed by a motion of Senator Hildreth 10 ad- verse the measure which carried by a to vote.
 The state bill, which provided for a constitutional amendment, to be de- termined by the people of the state at the next general election, was in- definitely postponed at the instance of Senator Hildreth.
 When the measure pertaining to county convicts was before the com mittee Senator Teasley. Montgomery, advocated counties disposing of labor of their convicts In the most ad- vantageous manner. Senator Craft voiced the sentiments of the Mont gomery senator by saying Mobile county had arrived at a solution for county convict problem through es- tablishment of a county farm upon which county wards are employed.
 Prior 10 the committee meeting, Senator Brewer announced should his efforts be unsuccessful, the fight to abolish the lease system would be continued either at an extra session or at the next regular session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
.HUDGEN'S SCHOOL
 BILL IS ADVERSED
Birmingham Man Charges Parochal Schools Endanger Public System
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD


 Montgomery. Ala, Sept. 12 That the public school system Is endangered through parochial schools teaching the doctrines of creeds and not the standard methods was charged by E. R. Calhoun of Birming ham in an address before the senate educational committee in behalf of the Hudgens school bill today.
 The bill in question provides for compulsory attendance at public schools of children between ages of 7 and fl years, with their parent or legal guardian held liable for their attendance and also provides for chil- dren attending parochial schools to stand public school examinations when they reach the age of IA years. Under provisions of the measure should students of the private schools be unable to conform with specifi- cations of the public schools. they would be required to attend public schools. The committee unanimously voted to place the bill on the adverse calendar.
 Senator Carmichael declared he was opposed to the bill on the grounds that 1t struck at the very bulwark of our constitution" and this state ment was reiterated by Senator Ran dall.
 The committee voted to report fav- orably the bill of Senator Inzer, au-. thorizing county superintendents of education to negotiate loans to pay off indebtedness of schools.
 Senator Griffith's bill to amend the present school laws and confer fur ther power on public school trustees was adversed by the committee.
 Senator Browers bill providing for instruction in citizenship and patrio- tism in public schools of the state was Indefinitely postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
INHERITANCE TAX GIVEN APPROVAL
But Income Tax Feature Of Jones Bill Will Be
 Stricken Out
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD NGoxA~n,,oarw AIa aaRf 10

The finance and taxation committee Wednesday afternoon voted to report favorably the revenue measure of Senator G. Ernest Jones, Barbour, providing for inheritance and income tax, with the provision that an amendment would be offered to the measure when introduced on the floor of the senate striking the income tax provision. It is constitutional amendment and would be submitted at the next general election.
 The original bill provided for a tax upon inheritance of $5O,0O0 or more and on net incomes of 5000. No opposition was met by the inheritance section of the bill although strong opposition was voiced against the in come tax.
 Senator Randall, one of the lead CTS against the income tax provision, declared the people were aggravated at the present time with the federal income tax and announced himself strongly in disfavor O. such a tax. Proponents of the measure said per sons having a net income of S5,O0O should not object to contributing their prorata share towards govern mental expenses.
 The senate committee voted favor ably the recommendation or the H. nance and taxation sub committee ap- pointed to equa1ize salaries of state officials and employees. The report, which was not released, IS to be printed and submitted at the Thurs days session. It is stated numerous changes were made to have all or ficials confirm with state laws rel ative to state authorities drawing two salaries at one and the same time.
 Senator Brewers, bill providing for special tax of $3 on each civil, criminal or equity case entered in any circuit court, was given a favor able report.
 Representative Graves bill pro- viding for a license or privilege tax to be levied on all deeds. bills and sales and other instruments of like character admitted to records to the various probate courts were favoraoly reported
 The senate voted favorably on the bill of Senator Foster for approprl- ations for the Girls Training school. The companion measure for approprl. ations for the Alabama School ot Trades and Industries was reported foVorably with a substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13

termines to call a primary election to nominate members of the supreme court, 8 member or members of the court of appeals, or circuit judge or circuit judges, by primary election, such primary election shall bc held on the second Tuesday in May. Where members of the supreme court, member or members of the court of appeals or circuit judges are to be nominated in such primary election, each position or judgeshfp on the su- preme court, the court of appeals or circuit judgeship shall be appropri- ately, separately designated or num- bered as district office on the bal lot, and a candidate for one of such judgeships shall expressly, In writing stipulate the particular position for which he or she is candidate tor nomination."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
DEkALB WINS IN TERRITORY FIGHT
Bill To Annex Parts Of Coun- ty To Marshall AdverSed
 By Committee
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD !


 The house committee on local leg islation after closely contested hear ing today adversed a bill which would have given Marshall county considerable slice of DeKalh county's territory, and bills provid- ing for election of county superin- tendents of education for Etowah and Chambers counties.
 The Marshall-DeKalb annexation bill, introduced by Representative Coleman of Marshall, proposed to take from DeKalb county and place in Marshall 36 square miles of ter ritory in the southwest part of De- Kalb, containing several hundred voters and property with a tax value stated by opponents of the bill at a million dollars. Thomas 'E. Orr ot Marshall county, member of the state highway commission appeared in fa- vor of the bill, while w. c. Rayblrn of Guntersville, headed the opposi- tion. It was claimed by those favor ing the bill that the people of the territory involved would profit ow- ing to- closer proximity to court in Marshall county, opponents of the measure intimated that 1t represent ed an attempt to aid the democratic cause in DeKalb county by placing a number of republican voters in Marshall. Democrats who opposed the measure expressed the belief that 1t will not be possible to make DeKalb county democratic by such legislation. The committee adversed the bill by vote of 6 to 5.
 sun.r,ntendent,s 1ili n Adversed,
 The, bill providing for election of a county superintendent Of education for Etowah county was introduced by Representative Thompson and op- posed by Representative Culver. Sev- eral citizens appeared to oppose the bill which was adversed by vote of to 8.
 Representative Burton was the au- thor of the bill-to provide for cleo tion of a county superintendent for Chalmers county, which was opposeo by Representative Walton, the house delegation in this county as in Eto- wah being split on the question. A delegation of citizens of Chalmers county appeared against the pill, which was adversed by vote of to S. st
 In opposing the county superin- tendent's bills, Representatives Wal ton and Culver stated that their counties have made satisfactory progress under the present system, and that they wish to retain it. MT. Walton stated that he voted for the general bill providing for electing of county superintendents but op- posed singling out his county as an exception to the existing general law. v ,@ :.a
 The local legislation committee adopted a favorable report on the bill of Mir. Tanning to dissolve the corporation of the town of Towhley In Walker county. The bill was fa- vored by both representatives from Walker county, and strongly opposed by a delegation from Townley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
DISPLACE NEGRO GUARDS

TUsKEGEE, Ala, Sept. 12.-(spe- cial.)-One of the egro guards who was placed on the force at the gov- ernment hospital to take the place of the whites, was found the first night fast asleep on his job. On be- ing awakened and told that he was boss. I do not want a job where l cannot sleep" Another guard, the foreman of the crew, met with a de- mented patient, who had an ice pick In his hand, and the brave defender backed his way out of the building. try out with negro guards has proven that white men are Nssential for the well being of both patients and the property, and the white guards are being called back to their old positions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
LEAyE FOR COLLEGE

A number of Fort Payne's younger set are departing for their college duties this week. Misses Willie Mich ols, Cornelia Macfarlane, Louise Campbell and Julia Nichols have gone to Woman's college at Montgomery Louise Allen and Dollie Dubois will leave Saturday for the University of Chattanooga; Margaret Mccartney goes to Breneau at Gainesville, Ga; Vera Isbell and Jessie Malone have gone to Judson college at Marion, and Marie Quin has returned to the University. D. and Johnnie lsbell have gone to the University while Duard Wright, Loren Williams and Grady McSpadden have, gone to Bir- mingham Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
FORT PAYNE TO HAVE NEW BUSINESS BLOCK
Big Concrete And Stone Building Is
 To Be Erected

FORT PAYNE, Ala, sept. I2-ISpe- cial.) l.)-Plans are being formulated here for the construction of large concrete and stone building at Gault avenue and Vine street. The new building will be constructed by pr. C. W. Wright and will have front age on Gualt avenue of 125 feet. To obtain this frontage pr. Wright has agreed to purchase the 50 foot front tage of the Campbell heirs and the sale of this property is expected to be consumated this week. Construc- tion of the new building will begin as soon as the frame structures now on the property can be removed and it will be ready for occupancy by the first of the year. The Brock Motor company will occupy 75 feet of the new buildings frontage on Gualt avenue, 1t is understood, as garage and salesroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
FOUR HURT IN AUTO WRECK NEAR JASPER
Los Angeles Family In One Of Col liding Automobiles
 JASPER BUREAU i THE AGE-HERALD
THE HtTE- n ENALfJ ,Jasper. Ala. Sept, l2

Jasper, Ala., sept. lE
 Several persons were Injured in an automobile accident a short distance east of Jasper on the Bankhead high way Tuesday when a car driven by Gurley Edgil collided with Ford car driven by w. P, Leyden of Los Angeles, Cal. Mir Edgiis car which was enroute to Birmingham was oc- cupied by MT. Edgil. Albert Brake field, Monroe Cain. J. H. Mennett and Fred Hardin and the Ford was occu- pied by MT. Leyden. his wife and little son.
 The injured are Albert Brakefield face skinned and bruised consider ably. Monroe Cain suffering from bruises. Mrs. w. P. Leyden injured jaw and minor injures. Leyden child minor injuries The accident occurred at curve near the home of Joe Sherer when Mir. Edgil started to nass a lumber wagon that was going Che same direction he was travelling Mis car skidded into the Ford
 Both cars were damaged. MT. and Mrs. Leyden and little son are still in Jasper. The Leyden family was en route to California from Florida when the accident occurred. The Studebaker and occupants were from Gamble mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
nANKuEAn spNAKs.

There were number of invited guests as well as members of the Jasper Kiwanis club at the Hotel Cranford. numbering about 50 In all. w. B. Bankhead. congressman from the Tenth district, was the principal speaker, speaking on the needs of an athletic field for the Walker county high school. Other guests were Mrs. several solos accompanied at the niano by Mrs. E. NJ. Guy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
SHORTER HUGH OPENS

The Shorter High school opened Monday with an enrolment of 100 pupils. Addresses were made by Rev. A. S. Briscoe of Montgomery, who is the pastor of the Baptist church at Shorter, and W. B. Riley, superintendent of education In Ma con county. Prof. H. O. Holstun of Camp Hill will be ably assisted in the the school by miss Jessie Bal lard, Miss Grace Knowles, Miss Rem nie Jeter and Mrs. M. B. Cox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
SE WER LINE FUR SELMA Is URGED
Board Of Health Wants Present Insanitary Con-
 ditionS Corrected

SELMA. Ala, Sept. 12.-(Special Leased Wire)-In the nature of a sequence to an address and a peti- ton filed by Rev. R. M. Cheek, pas tor of the Central Presbyterian church, before a meeting of the city council, in Selma, Monday night, a resolution passed by the board of health of Dallas county was pub lution offered and unanimously passed:
 Resolved, That the mayor and council of Selma are hereby urgent ly requested to immediately close the two sewers emptying into the ditch known as the Morley ditch, at a point east of the line of the Western railroad and the ditch at q point several feet southwest of the gas plant and in lieu thereof to im- mediately begin the construction of low the water line of the Alabama river.
 Second, That the mayor and coun- cil of Selma are urged not to con- struct any other sewers to be opened anywhere other than below the low water mark of the Alabama river unless suitable provision is made to treat such sewerage in way ac- ceptable to the board of health of Dallas county"
 These resolutions are signed by Dr. w. w. Harper, Dr. w. c. Phll- lips. Dr. s. Kirkpatrick, Dr. w. W. Burns and Dr. J. S. Chisholm. She was the mother of A E. Cope land of Troy, and was S4 years old. The funeral was conducted at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
CONFESSES ARSON
Negro Admits Setting Fire To Allen
 ville Store r

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 12.-(Special Leased Wire. )-ClarencS Grice, 1e- year-old negro boy of Allenyille, in the inferior criminal court today en- tered a plea of guilty to arson in the first degree and was held to await the action of the grand jury with out bail The state charged Grice with setting fire to a store building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
NORMAL OPENS MONDAY
President Shackleford Encouraged
 Ky Prosnecfa For Good Yenr

By Prospects For Good Year
 TROY, Ala, Sept 12.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Troy State Normal school will open Monday, September IT, pr. E. NJ Shackleford president. is encouraged over the prospect for good year, as the number of pupils enrolling will be large. The dormi- tories have been repaired and every thing is ready for the coming of the students
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
po.n EITNDs PROTECTED

Any and all county authorltles found guilty of appropriating funds intended for use on roads and bridges for other than their original purpose are guilty of misdemeanor, punish able by impeachment and a fine or $100 and imprisonment in the county jail for 8 term of six months under provisions of a bill of Senator Kan dalI The bill was reported favorably .by1the senate committee on judiciary WednesdaY morning. ...A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
LEAVE FOR CoLLEGE

Peter Preer, Jr., left Monday for Brmingham- Southern and Margaret Crawford. Margaret Smith, Charles Lane, Abercvrombie, Carolyn Laslie and Lorena Dudley left the same day for the University of Alabama. l.. J. Brown, Jr., of Tuskegee is attending te Howard college in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
WAR ON CUTOUTs

The senate committee on judiciary took a hand in the state traffic pro5- lem Wednesday when it voted to re- port favorably a bill which prescribes a fine of $50 and imprisonment of six months for motorists convicted of operating automobiles or other ve- hicles with the cutouts open.
 Members of the committee who re- side in the more thickly populated communities, In arguments in favor of the bill, declared they were often awakened at night by joy riders who drive their cars wherever and when ever they please with cutouts open and with permiscuous blowing Of horns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
WOMEN ELECT OFFICERS
Mrs. Hallmark Heads LlnevilIo Mis-
 sEOnRry Society

LINEVILLE, Ala. Sept. 12-(Spe- cial.)-The Woman's Missionary so- ciety of the Baptist church met Sep tember 10 at the Lineville Baptist church. After an interesting pro- gram, under the direction of Miss Lena Hardy, business meeting was called for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. The new officers are as follows: Mrs. w. W. Hallmark, president; Mrs. Jim Barnhill, vice president; Mrs. o. L. Dunn, secretary treasurer; Mrs. c. c. Coleman, treasurer for seventy five million fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
MOVE TO MONTGOMERY

s. 1T. Elan, secretary of state, his wife and son, Sidney H. Elan, Jr., and little daughter, Mary Elan, will leave Troy Monday morning for their new home in Montgomery. They will reside at Cloverdale. Mir. and Mrs Blan have been very prominent in all public affairs in Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
SEEK ROAD SURVEY

With a view toward obtaining the second state-federal aid road praject for DeKalb county, the Civitan club has appointed a committee to meet with representatives of the state highway commission for the purpose of suggesting the routing of the new project. It is understood that the commission has in mind the construc- tion of the road from Fort Payne in the direction of Chattanooga to the Georgia state line with a branch road from Valley Head to the Georgia line at Cloudland, on the eastern brow or Lookout mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
FINE RACEs PROMISED

Manager Thomas Littlejohn of the Pike county fair states that he will have some of the finest horse races in the south at the fair grounds from october 16 to October 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
CITIZENS TO REPAIR ROAD

At Monday nights meeting of the Civitan club the matter of further road improvements on the community
 plan was discussed and after con ferences with a delegation of citi- zens of the Guest-Tenbroeck vicinity of Sand mountain it was decided to work the road in that community on next Tuesday. The citizens brought promises of large donations of money and labor and the club has arranged for the necessary tractors and road working machinery from the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13

in Allenville on August Il, last. Two other buildings were destroyed.
 Albert Locke, negro, proprietor of the store, also charged with arson, and whom Grice charged with having paid him $15 to burn the place, was acquitted of the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13

BRUNDIDGE WOMAN DIES
 Mrs. M. H. Copeland of Brundidge died Tuesday afternoon at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13

The hammock is supposed to be of West Indian origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-13
uIcH sCHOOL. OPENS.

The formal opening of the Walker county high school, 192324 term took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.