The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
ALABAMA YEAR
 BOOK IS ISSUED Contains Many Interesting Facts on Agriculture Is BY J. A. WILKINSON Shows Assessed Valuation of Lanas in Alabama To Be $13s,564,366.
 Gov. Conner Gives Indorse-
 ment to the Work.

Montgomery, April 2S-(Special)-In the Alabama year book just issued by the de- partment of agriculture of the state there are many interesting figures, not the least of which is the fact that the assessed val nations of the land of the state are now at the handsome figure, based on 60 per cent, of $13S ,564, S66 Along with these fig ures are given those of all of the state products, as well as cattle and hogs and other live stock
 The book is the work of Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson and his force. In the back he pays this tribute: fhe preparation of this book credit is largely due Judge W. F. Wilkinson, chief Gen. J1 lue department" On the inside leaf is a good picture of Governor Conner. and later on report to the governor by the commissioner, transmitting the book. Then there is a picture of Commissioner Wilkinson.
 Governor Conner comments the book in a statement printed and gives some of his own experiences as a farmer. Tt has been clearly shown that no matter what crop we attempt with energy and intel ligent cultivation 1t will prove a sue cess" he says. He then goes on to say that good crops can be made of cotton, corn, peanuts and other vegetables, and l been an extensive farmer along the lines above mentioned and have had success and have had failures. Success came with intelligent attention and cultivation; failure came with lack of these. Home seekers with thrift, energy and economy would do well to stop in our midst"
 In addition to these there are a num- Der of articles about the state and it's re- sources, its schools and its products, by men who are able to talk of them. There are photographs that show the good work being done and statistics that will enable the homeseeker to make up his mind about what he wants to do. The books, which, as bulletins, are accepted sec ond-class matter in the postoffice, will be sent out to all sections of the country, and it is anticipated that great good will come in the way of advertising the state and its resources.
 Jewellers Elect Officers.
 At the annual meeting of the Alabama Retail Jewellers held here Wednesday, A. w. LeBron of Montgomery was elected president; J. B. Whitlock of Eufaula vice president, Robert Hsne of Talladega sec creatry and J. w. Langley of Sylacauga treasurer It was decided to go out after new members and bring the organization up to a high point of excellence and use- fullness.
 Among those attending the conven- tion were: R. Heine of Talladega, Max Robinson of Birmingham, Pat Linnehan of Birmingham, M. F. Doering of Anniston J. V. Higgins of Clanton, Robert l.. Wright of Fort Payne, W. c. Strickland of Dothan, E. H. Hobbs of Selma, J. B. Matthews of Ozark, Paul Faison of Troy w. F. Harris of South Bend, Ind, J. B. Whitlock, E. L. HIlis of Ensley, W. H. Welch of Demopolls, A. w. LeBron, c. l.. Ruth, w. F. Weiss and Harwich Ruth of Montgomery.
 To Hear Complaints.
 At the monthly meeting of the Alabama railroad commission next Monday there will be taken up the question of whether or not the order that no road can reduce its passenger service without permission