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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
sATsUMA GROVE ERS
 FIGHT TREE TAX
Plan Of State Tax Commis- sion Is Declared Discrim-
 inatory To Citrus Industry

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 1z.-tSpecial Leased Wire.)-Satsuma and pecan growers in Mobile and Baldwin coun- ties have been placed under another handicap, this time in the form of revived tree taxation clause dug up by Foster K. Hale, Sr., Mobile and Baldwin representative of the state tax commission.
 MT. Hale. according to officials of the Chamber of Commerce, who conducted an Investigation into the that satsuma and pecan trees may be classed as improvements, made rec ommendation to the state tax board, that assessments be made on tho trees. The state tax board referred the question to the attorney general of the state, who upheld the conten. tion of Mir. Hale, according to local chamber officials. E. D. Laurendine, county tax assessor. Is now engaged in the work of assessing the citrus and nut trees in Mobile county.
 The action of Mir. Hale. the state board and the attorney general will meet with opposition. 1t is believed. spokesman for the local chamber stated that there are several ques- tions which the chamber would like answered. @,y
 First, are the pine trees on the turpentine plantations of the state assessed as such?'
 Second. are the pecan. satsun-a and peach plantings in other counties being assessed, according to the re- cent decision of the attorney general and MT. HaleT'
 Third, are satsuma or pecan trees in reality permanent Improvements. or should they be classed merely as growing crops?"
 The chamber officials stated that the Mobile Chamber of Commerce will take whatever steps arc neces- sary to bring about satisfactory agreement in the matter. If the law is on the books and the citrus and pecan trees of south Alabama coun- ties are taxable. then we want to know that all counties will share the same burden"
 DARING POSTAL ROBBERY
 One of tire most daring robberies committed in Mobile in many years Mobile post office about noon today, the sum of $500 being stolen. An un- Identified white man raised the grat- ing at the money order window, seized approximately $500 in cash and made good his escape. Police and county authorities as we'll as post office inspectors made 6 countrywide search for the bandit, but without success. Although not seeing the standing in the lobby near the win. dow. noticed the nasty manner in which the man left the building and gave the officers the only description of the man which they have to work on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
MARKET COMMITTEE NAMED

A Committee was appointed FrIday to have charge of the curb market to be opened here March 16. es follows: Searcy from the Federated woman's clubs: Mrs. E. C. Scharnagel of tho Women's Home Demonstration clubs; Miss Lucile Hammer of the Girls Home Demonstration club: Dr. L. b. Beckham, public health department; 1; James Austin and Roy Montgomery of the merchants bureau. This com mittee will meet Monday morning at II o'clock at the Chamber of Com merce rooms and perfect plans for carrying out the projects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
BEST LIVER AND BOWEL LAXATIVE If Headachy, Bilious, Sick,
 Constipated

No griping or inconvenience fol- lows a gentle liver and bowel cleans ing with "Cascarets." Sick Headache, Biliousness, Gases, Indigestion, and all such distress gone by morning. Most harmless laxative for Men. Women and Children-r10c boxes, also 25 and 5ecs sizes, any drug store.- AdE-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
YOUNG WOMAN, DIES

Miss Claudia Blott, 20 years old, died at local hospital Friday night, following an attach of pneumonia. The funeral will be conducted at Pine Grove church Sunday afternoon, and burial will be in the church yard near by. Her home was at Rock Springs, seven miles east of Gads- den.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
DOG IS RAHm

News was received by Dr. ". H. Aberrathy, county health officer. that the dog that bit Miss Glennie Penn Friday was afflicted with rabies. Miss Penn lives on Montgom- cry road and works at the telephone exchange in Troy. While on her way to work Friday morning she was attacked by a small brown dog and was bitten about her hands and ankles in several places. The dog had to be driven away with sticks by some passing men and was later killed mad its head sent to the state department. Miss Penn will go to Montgomery at once and take the Pasteur treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
NATIONAL BANK AT GADsDEh FORMED.
Tennessee And Gadsden Men Behind Project Build-
 ing Is Probable
GADSDEN BUREAU 1
 TIE A0E-HERALD ! Gaded0n. Ala. Ja0. n

Announcement was made late Sat- urday that the City National bank is being organized here and shortly will be ready for business. It will have a cOital of $100.oo0. c. ? c. King. who recently sold his banking interest at Tullahoma. Tenn; R. V. Davidson, who recently retired as cashier of the First National bank, and a number of wealthy men of Tennessee and Gadsden are behind the project. Sixty per cent of the capital stock was subscribed Satur- day. It Is understood new build ing is being planned. but that tenn porary quarters will be provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
MRS. M. J, SKINNER

Mrs. M J. Skinner of Little Oak died Saturday morning. She was S4 years of age and was survived by seven children. four daughters and three sons who are Mrs. R. L. Snyder of Little Oak; Mrs. Lon Harmon of Orion: Mrs. Dave Snyder of Geneva; Miss Lottie Skinner of Little Oak: s. J. Marvin and Herman Skinner of Troy. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Little Oak and will be conducted by Rev. L. H. Chappell of Brundidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
HOLD BUSY SESSION

Farley Moody post. American Le- zion, met Friday night and besides deal of business was transacted. Fred Maxwell, retiring commander. made his annual report which was followed by d talk by the new commander, Col. J. C, Persons. 4. W. Struterss was installed as vice. commander and w P. Bloom as ad1utant. A com Tetting permanent quarters for the post. The post will put on member ship campaign beginning next Mon. day and a drive will be made to enlist in the organization. Plans were started and committees will be ap- pointed to prepare for the entertain here in August. which will bring to Tuscaloosa 800 or more ex-service men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
CAPITAL 10 DOUBLED

FolIowings the eleQtion Of officors and directors Friday night, the Gadsden Loan &<Investment company decided to increase its capital from s50.000 to $100.000. and 1t is said that the new stock will be placed within the next few days. The bank was established year ago and already has declared dividend of IF per cent. The following officers were named: President. o. R. Hood; vice presidents. J. L. Herring. Wiley AL ford and Ira c. Ballard; secretary treasurer, O. R. Goldman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
FARM COSTS IN PIKE. COUNTY TO BE STUDIED
Work In 50 Homes To Be Made
 Object Of Investigation

TROY, Ala, Jan. 12.-(Special Leased wire.)-Miss Charlotte Bu- sey, home demonstration agent for Pike county. has been asked to CO., operate with Auburn and the United States department of agriculture in a nationwide study of the cost of living among farmers. Spring Hill, eight miles south of Troy. has been chosen as the area in which field work will be conducted in Pike county. This community Is typical of farming practices throughout the county Miss Busey or an assistant from Auburn, will visit each of 40 or 50 farm homes to secure estimates from the women as to what farm families need and what they have to pay for the various materials, such as food, clothing and other neces- sities. The estimates will cover a years time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
sTRIKr HARD TAsK

The finance committee of the city council. which is at work on the budget for 1924, is finding it hard to make ends meet. according to some of the committeeman, because some in 1923 without more revenue having been provided. This was brought about. it. is said. by the issuance of bonds and the completion of biz pav- ing contracts. The bonds increased the burden on the general fund about s20,000 annually and the paving cost to the city will be between S60,000 and $70,000, 1t is claimed. It is thought the budget will be completed at a special meeting called for Mon- day night.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
SCOREBOARD CRASH
VICTIM SUCCUMBS
Auto Driver Cleared in Death of
Joseph Turner-Rites to Be
Held Tuesday.

A coroner's jury yesterday afternoon
returned a verdict of accidental death
in the case of Joseph Turner, 35 years
old. of Greenwood avenue. Takoma
Park, Md, who was knocked down by
an automobile while watching the
scoreboard in front of the Washing
ton Post, Wednesday. and died yester-
day at Emergency Hospital. Cresson
+. Finch of Veitch Summit, Va, driver
of the machine which struck Turner
and a number of other spectators, was
exonerated.
Turner was well known in sporting
and musical circles in the District. He
was the official scorer of the ball
games in the Post Office League, and
a drummer in musical organizations.
Born in the District March 6. 1887,
Turner lived here all his life. For u
years he was a mail carrier in Chevy
Chase, and at the time Of his death
the Post Office Department.
Surviving him are his widow, two
sons his father, four sisters and two
brothers. The sons are Joseph w.
Turner, IL years old, and Thomas n.
turner. 9. Samuel r. Turner,
prominent architect, is his father. The
sisters are Mrs. Hannah ]. Doten. Mrs.
Gertrude p. Bell, Alice May Turner
and Mrs. H. l.. Wallauer of Morton,
Pa. Samuel r. Turner. jr., and Arthur
G. Turner are the brothers. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at the
residence of Mrs. Bell, 1858 Newton
street
Evening star., 1924-09-21
ANGLERS ON OUTING.
Prizes Offered for Catches on Bay
Today.

Seven hundred fishing enthusia SITS
will journey to Chesapeake Beach to-
day on the fifth annual excursion of
the Potomac Anglers Association. A
special train will leave the District
line at $3.50 am, returning from the
resort at $3.50 pm.
On reaching the Beach the excur-
sionists will board a fleet of more
than 90 boats and go to choice fishing
grounds in the bay. Fish will be
weighed in on the boardwalk be-
tween and 6 o'clock and 10 prizes
will be awarded
The awards include a $40 order on
any sporting goods house to the per-
son catching the largest fish; gal
Ion size unbreakable jar to the
woman catching the largest fish; a
reel and 100-yard line for the largest
trout; a 100yard reel for the second
largest trout; a bait bucket for the
third largest trout: reel for the
largest hardhead: steel rod for the
second largest hardhead; bait
bucket for the third largest hard
head; $50 feet of silk line for the
largest rockfish, and a 25O-yard reel
fer the largest taylor.
The committee on arrangements is
composed of H. I. Neidel, Frank D.
Simonds F.. D. Barstow, l. R. Lands,
c. A. Burmeister and F. ]. Baker.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
PREACHER ADMITS
HE BOUGHT POISON
Illinois Prosecutor Declares
He Has Sufficient Evidence
to Try Hight.
By the Associated Press.

MOUNT VERNON. Ill, September 20
Admission that he had bought
poison three times that he could
remember from drug stores in
benton and Mount Vernon, Ill, within
recent months. was made today by
Rev. Lawrence NJ. Hight, Inia, Ill
clergyman, held here. charged with
the murder by poison of his wife
anna, officers here stated
The rats were awful about the
parsonage" the minister is said to
nave told officials. They carried off
the young chickens right before our
eyes"
Following Hights arrest the par
sonage was searched and a poison
box found, thought to have come
from Mount Vernon drug store.
states Attorney Frank G. Thomp-
son. VINO is investigating the case
today announced he had sufficient in
formation to place Hight on trial
He declined to state. however. what
this might be, other than that he
had received a letter from a Benton
druggist declaring Rev. Hight had
purchased poison at his store on
July % last
Ohcials were interested today in
the alleged discovery at the par
sonage yesterday of two photographs
pasted together of Rev. Hight and
Mrs. Wilford Sweetin. whose husband
died July 2S, under circumstances
said by officers to have been similar
IN many ways to the death of Mrs.
Hight.
The minister denied all knowledge
of these photographs
The Yiscera of Sweetin has been
sent to Chicago to be examined for
poison.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
PLAN COMMUNITY
CENTER PROGRAMS
Officials to Provide Films
Lectures and Concerts in
Education Work.

Plans are being completed by the
Community Center department of
the District public schools for the
presentation of series of educational
evenings during the winter begin
ming October l.
The schedule of programs for the
month of October at both Central
be announced within the next few
days, and through the courtesy and
cooperation of the departme nts of
the Government, will include from
time to time prominent speakers
representing the government burea us
here, and motion pictures selected
from their Aims. as well as band and
orchestra concerts.
The United States Army Band will
open the series at both auditoriums.
giving their first concert at new
Eastern Wednesday evening. October
/. at o'clock, and introducing spe-
cial instrumental solo numbers by
members of the band assthe feature
of the evening.
Programs also will be given at new
Ea aste IN Wednesday. October Is, and
Wednesday. October %, when the
Engineers Band has been scheduled
to appear for the first time at East
Washington Center.
auditorium at Central High School,
Tuesday evening, October Z, at s
o'clock, also will be played by the
Army Band with Bandmaster w. j.
Stannard directing. Thereafter at
Central High every first and third
Tuesday evening in each. month will
be given over by the Community
Center Department to an interesting
and we'll prepared program of educa-
tional value.
1t is expected that an evening of
motion pictures by the United States
Geological Survey, Introducing we'll
known speaker from that bureau,
which was postponed from August
29 in the stadium, will be given in
october at Central, preceded by a
short program of music.
Various Bands to Appear.
Among the concerts already defini-
tely scheduled by the Community
Center Department for their Winter
Navy Band Orchestra of so men, with
concerts by the 18th United States
Engineers Band from Fort Hum
phreys, Va, with the, proba bility of
the United States Marine Band and
the Quantico Band for number of
programs later in the season.
The Community Center Department
announces that an admission fee of
not more than 10 cents will be asked
for these evening programs to cover
the expenses of the evening, including
transportation of bands and instru-
ments, and operation of motion
pictures.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
Macy Gets Thanks
OF Army for Aid
In World Flight

The thanks of the Army for the
Nays cooperation in the world
flight were expressed today by
Secretary Weeks in a letter to Sec
retary Wilbur.
The officers of the United States
Army Air Service have nearly end
ed their flight around the world"
the War Secretary said. Its sue
cessful accomplishment was made
possible solely by the combined ef-
forts of all of those who were
asked for their aid.
II desire to express to you and
to the officers and men under your
command my great appreciation Of
all that they did to help. Under
the most trying circumstances,
ably and whole-heartedly, they did
their best to bring this flight to
successful conclusion
Evening star., 1924-09-21

coin issued the emancipation procla-
nation. The exercises will be held
under the auspices 'of the District
Federation OF Women's Political
Clubs. Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham of the
community center department of the
public schools of the District is
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements.
The principal ceremony will be held
at Fort Stevens. Exercises also will
be held in Lincoln Park and at Judi
ciary Park. Wreaths will be placed
and a program, including a prayer
and a song, will be carried out.
Teachers and parents have been
urged to talk about Lincoln with a
view to impressing the youths of
Washington regarding his notable
career. Slides of Lincoln and his
Gettysburg address will be exhibited
in the theaters and clergymen will
comment upon the event today at
services in the various churches.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
MRS. M. &. DE VAUGHN DIES

Mrs. Martha f. De Vaughn, 81 years
old, native of Washington. died at
the home of her brother, Abraham
G. Cook, 213 Second street southeast
Friday. Mrs. De Vaughn had lived in
the District with the exception of "a
years in which she resided in Prince
Georges County, Md.
Besides her brother, Abraham G.
Cook, she is survived by son.
Charles A. De Vaughn; daughter
Miss Martha De Vaughn: a nephew
James W. Cook; a niece, Mrs. Mar
garet Dexter, and another brother
Matthew Cook.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the residence tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock. Interment will be in
Glenwood Cemetery
Evening star., 1924-09-21
TAXES BALK VOTING.
Women Say Fear of Assessm'
flinders Registration.

Woman's entrance into Pennsylvania
politics, in their campaign for equa,
rights and clean politics. has run them
afoul of the big party machines, accord
ing to statement issued last night by
the National Woman's Party. The un-
willingness of the woman voters to reg
lister has furnished another obstacle
the women fearing they will be put on
the tax assessors list, it was declared
The Woman's Party leaders point out
as significant the fact that they have
Evening star., 1924-09-21

south 18th street, Dept. 5l99, ST.
Louis. Mo. This remarkably SIM
pie and sturdy device gives twice
the heat of coal or wood, burns
cheap oil and does away with all
the drudgery and dirt and smoke
of heating or cooking with coal or
wood. 1t gives one of the hottest
and quick est fires known. con-
trolled by a simple valve. The
present low price of oil makes it
great money saver. 1t Is abSo-
lutely safe, slips easily into the
frebox of any stove or furnace
without damage and requires no
mechanic to install. The manufac-
turers want one person in each
locality to whom they can refer
new customers. and are making a
special low-price Introductory
offer, with 80 days free trial to
the first user in each locA2ity.
They also want to hear from men
and women who would like 70
make from. $3.50 to $3.50 monthly
acting as their resentatlNes.
Write them today.-Advertise
Evening star., 1924-09-21
Invents Low-Priced Oil
Burner for Stove and
Furnace
Amazing Device Gives Twice
the Heat
Cheaper Than Coal or Wood

a remark a ole
new burner, which
costs only a few
dollars and which
heats any stove
or furnace just as
well as a $500 or
$500 oil burner,
has been perfected
by the chief en- =
gineer of the In
ternational Heat =
ing Company, 119
Evening star., 1924-09-21

Miss Zona Gale, noted story writer
and dramatist, has taken the stump
in behalf of the presidential candidacy
of Senator La Toilette. Both claim
Wisconsin as their native State.
Evening star., 1924-09-21

launched their campaign in what they
term one of the most machine driven
States, yet the first to nominate more
Evening star., 1924-09-21

For October Weddings.
GUIDES exquisite flowers and deco
rations. 1912 F.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
S T O r E

1903 CONNECTICUT AVE.
very desirable for retail business in the
heart OF Connecticut Avenue retail merchants.
Large, high ceilings, and very bright; store
rms through to 18th street. Rent 500 per
month.
II. L. Rust Company
sIa 18th Street NV. Main 6sss
Evening star., 1924-09-21

WANTED HOUSES To REPAIR OR BUILD;
any condition: any section. pEGENHARDT
CONSTRUCTION CO, 1d 18th NV, rm 1l3.
Evening star., 1924-09-21

wilkins building WASHINGTON. D. c. 22'
IEMENT WOkk-CEMENT WALK, STEPS
coping garage floors. pprChes.
en7 7fb y inc 800 Pc
Evening star., 1924-09-21

CALI. At THE HOME BEAUTIFUL. l12l
Conn. ave: highest grade furniture: living.
dining and bedroom suites disposed Of at
p-i..S cheaper than downtown.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-13
En- Rio Grande, sobre terreno
abonado porla delincuencia con
suetudinaria, Aorecela aresa san
grienta de la tragedia
In COnfnadO preside pOne fin sE ryaidades con in
COmpaerO su, pOpnandOc I'm feOz adetazO en- e UdneO

suelo trabajando, Sc 1e acerc6 Mendez
armada de un terrible machete, y des-
cargo sobre su cabeza un feroz mache-
tazo, cuyas proporciones alarmantes
han puesto en- peligro la vida del he
rido.
La intervention de otros presos evil
to que ell agresor acabara de ultimar
a su victima, que fue recogida del sue
10, bafiada en- sangre, y remitida la
enfermeria del Preside de San Juan,
en- estado gravfsimo.
A M6ndez Sc le ocup6 Ell arma ho-
micida, disponiendose Ell rapido regre-
SO del delincuente a Presidio, donde Sc
le inferno en- I'm calabozo
Seg1n nuestros informes, ell agresor
es un hombre peligroso, no siendo es-
ia la primera vez que ataca a sus guar
danes. pueS en- otra OCCASION tambi6n
trat6 de herir con un puiial a un guar
dia de penal. -
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-13
UNITED Press. Especial para
Ell MUNDO)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-El Co
misionado Residentes Lcdo., C0rdova
.Dauila gel Seaaa ge1sGssli; eSslspal
recieron hoy ante ell Conaites de Puer-
tos Y Rios del Congreso se informa-
ron ampliamente acerca de la nece-
sidad que existe de proceder cuanto
antes a mejorar los puertos de Are
cibo Y Mayagiiez.
Ell Sr. C6rdova Davila dio lectura,
ante ell Comite de una carta en- la
que Sc informa de que la Legislature
Insular aprobo una asignacion, de
acuerdo con las recomendaciones del
Secretario de la Guerra Weeks, pa
ra afectuar las mejoras, Y ell draga-
do del puerto de Ponce, obras estas
que estan pendientes de que ell Con-
greso vote la asignacion que le CO.
rresponde para llevar cabo las
aludidas mejoras.
Ell Sr. C6rdova hizo notar la ur-
gente necesidad que hay de que ell
Congreso actue en- este sentido, en-
la presente session.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-13
Ell ENTIERRO DE LA ESTIMA-
DA SRA. DONA EUGENIA r.
VIUDAD DE GONZALEZ

Ha producido general sentimiento
en- esta sociedad, la muerte de la
muy distinguida matrona, Sra. Doiia
Eugenia R. de Gonzalez, madre
amantisima de los estimadisimos ca
Balleg0s Don Eduardo J. Y Don En-
rique Gonzalez, quienes disfrutan de
grandes afectos v simpatfas en- esta
capital.
En- la tarde de aver, y en- ell ce-
menterio de San Juan, Sc les dio a
sus restos mortales cristiana sepul-
tura. Ell entierro fue una verdade-
ra demonstration de las inumeras
simpatias de que disfruta aquf la
distinguida familia Gonzalez.
Una concurrencia nutridisima
acompan6 ell feretro hasta la Ultima
morada, Y en- ell sitio de costumbre,
ell notable tribune, Lcdo. Cayetano
Coll Y Cuchi, pronuncio una senti-
dfsima oraci6n funebre, en- la que
exalto con verdadera justicia los me-
ritos las virtudes que atesorara
en- vida la noble sonora que nos
abandona para siempre.
Ell MUNDO, al consignar la nota
dolorosa y triste de tan sensible IA
llecimiento, desea hacer llegar hasta
los deudos todos de la DANA extinta
el testimonio de su pesame mas SEN
lido
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-13
Ell NOMBRAMIENTO DE
TESORERO
Ell REGRESO DEL GoBER-
NADOR

En- la referida reunion Sc trato.
aunque ligeramente, la question re-
lativa al nombramiento del Tesore-
ro, Y seg1n nos informaron todo Sc
redujo reconocer que esta question
no podra tomarse en- consideration
hasta que no regrese ell gobernador
Towner. Un distinguido miembro del
caucus" sostuvo ALI con valentia
que el Senado debia exigir que esta
question Sc tratara en- esta session,
Y todos estuvieron conformes en- que
era este I'm asunto, que spor ia--ia-
portancia que revestia no debfa de-
jarse para despues de expirado ell
termino de la session.
A este respecto, la conclusion a
que lego nuestro informante, fue
la de que Sc tratara de conseguir, al
hacerse este nombramiento, que ell
Partido Unionista consiga todo 10
mas que pueda; pero Sc hablo de 10
dificil que resultaba dar una batalla
al gobernador Towner, en- vfsperas
de la consideration de una reforma
para la Isla, por el Congreso Ma
cional.