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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
PROMISED EXPOSES FAIL TO DEVELOP;
 INQUIRY GROWS TAME

Gadsden, January 2S.-(Special)- Promised exposes of the election in this county failed to materialize again yesterday, when the Kennemer com mission reopened hearings in the con test for Congressman Rainey's seat in Congress.
 The hearings have been adjourned to the office of Joseph Franklin, tho commissioner, and it is believed will be concluded within the next few days. The Etowah county end of the investi- gation has fallen flat, so far as pro- ducing any evidence of fraud or illegal registration is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
CHARITY CLUB ELECTS
Mrs. F. w. Blondheim, Supervisor,
 Given Vacation

Tuscaloosa, January 2S.-(Special.)- At the annual meeting of the Asso- ciated Charities of this city al the home of Mrs. Poca Whit the follow ing officers were elected for the year: Mrs. George Aston, president; Mrs. A. c. Cade. vice president; Mrs. John l.. Seay, secretary; Mrs. Washington Moody, treasurer. Mrs. P. w Blond helm, whose services to the poor have made Tuscaloosa famous. was granted a months leave of absence as a testi- monial of appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

measure to meet the situation. The committee further finds:
 That there is waste of public funds and inefficiency, due to the lack or CO., ordination of federal agencies dealing with education;
 Teachers salaries are so low that the competent and self respecting are being driven from their work;
 There is inequality in educational opportunities because many communi- ties are unable to support schools, therefore:
 "The idea is fundamentally sound that the nation, the state and the To- cal community should share in the re- sponsibility and the expense of support ing an capitalized system of public eau cation"
 The report denies that 1t is the in- tention of the bill to give the general government power to determine courses of study. or to provide that particular plans and methods of carrying out the purposes and provisions of the bill were to be adopted as a, requirement for receiving the appropriations pro- vided. Neither was it intended that any dictation or interference with the public or private school management of any state should be authorized or sanctioned.
 'It has been said that illiteracy is a southern problem" says the report. "The facts do not warrant that con- clusion. Georgia has 3S9,00 illiterates, but New York has 406, Alabama has 352,0 while Pennsylvania has 354,000. Louisiana has 352,000, Mssis- sippi 290,000, and Texas has 2S2000, but Illinois has 16S,000, Ohio 124,000 and New Jersey 113O00. Gwen Massa- chusetts has 141,000, and undertakes to partially solve her illiteracy problem by depriving them of the right to vote. It is thought by many that illiteracy is a race question. But it is much more than that. There are over 1,000,- 900 more white illiterates in the United States than illiterate negroes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
5 ODD FELLOWS TO MEET
Reform Lodge to Entertain at Dis
 trict Session

Carrollton, January (Special)- Special arrangements are being made by the Odd Fellows lodge of Reform for the district convention, which con- venes with that lodge on next Wednes- day and Wednesday evening. Delegates from the fot.ses composed of this dis trict are expected to send delegates. Prominent Odd Fellows from other sec tions of the state will be in attendance and the secret work of the order will be exemplified on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
FIRE LOSS IS $12,OOO
Walnut Grove Store Destroyed-In-
 surance $4,O0O

Gadsden, January 2S. - Especial )- The store of T. A. Nelson of Walnut Grove an old established firm, was destroyed by fire last night with a loss of about .$12.O00 No cause has been assigned for the fire which total ly destroyed the building and stock. About s4.0o0 was carried in insurance. The place has been operated for the past 12 or Is years by MT. Nelson and enjoys conside ble reputation as general merchandise store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
FAMILY USING PRAYER
 TO CURE CHILD AND
 GRAND JURY GETS BUSY

Gadsden, January 2S.-tSpeciaI.)-- The grand jury of DeKnlb county is having It's attention called to a cnse where n physician's services are being denied 15-year-old girl, while the family tries to cure her ailments with prayer. It is snid she has suffered for several months from slow malignant fever and that although physician hns forced himself to the girls side the family will not allow the child to take the medicine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
AUTO HITS WOMAN
Store Employe Sustains Fracture of
 Hip

Gadsden, January 2S.-(Special.)- Miss Lena Medley, well-known employe of the Ury store, was seriously in jured last evening when she was struck by an automobile and her hip frac- tured. She was crossing the street at the junction of Chestnut and Sixth. She was taken to the Rails infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Officer Killed In Germany

Coblenz, January 2S.-Leut. Clarence M. Cutter of Massachusetts was killed and Lieut. Chester F. Dorland of San Diego, Cal, seriously injured in an air plane accident at noon today when their plane went into a tail spin and crashed to earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

surgical operation many cured by without after had advised them to go under the knife
  nation it may be worth much to ou to do - practcng doctors have failed to @ a'Es8 N We Medical fill charge and fees for service extornate always reasonable
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

This church has been without pastor since last October when the Rev. Charles H. Nabers resigned to accept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

More than 100000 people are em- ployed in the automobile industry in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

call to the First Presbyterian church in Camden, Ark, although efforts have been made to secure a pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Drs. Dozier & Doziier

Oldest Established Firm of Me ical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty : five Years in Birmingham.
 We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all manner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Lungs, Heart, Liver,s Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and all dis eases of the Skin and the Pel- vic Organs of Men and Women.
 We espes v, invite those who h ve ary symptoms of Ap- pendicitis or Ovarian trouble. to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY IS CERTAIN OF BIG
 DELINQUENT TOTALS

Meridian, Miss, January 2S.-(Special.) All taxes for which the citizens of Iau- derdale county are responsible must be paid on or before February l to escape disfranchisement at the polls for tho next two years and 10 per cent damages. Inquiry at the sheriffs office, where state and county taxes are pad, and at the city tax collectors office, where city taxes are paid, it is learn that payments are so far behind that it will be physi- cal impossibi;ity for hundreds to be ac- commodated before the time limit ex- pires. This means that the number oi delnquents will far exceed any previous year in the history of the county, the collectors say.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
STOCKMEN DISCUSS COOPERATIVE COMMISSION

SALT LAKE CITY.-After several weeks of investigation during which they have been receiving suggestion and advice from stockmen and associ- ations all over the country, special committee of the National Wool Growers association, headed by Dr. H. S. Bettis, of Boise, Idaho, will make a full report to the national convention at Salt Lake City, opening January 17th. They will discuss the possibility of organizing cooperative livestock commission house for the more eco- nomical handling of shipments at stockyards.
 This committee which in addition to Dr. Bettis, includes J. D. Noblitt, of Cokedale, Wyoming; w. N. McGill, of Ely, Nevada; Henry Moss, of Salt Lake City, and Praeger Miller, of New Mexico, has been charged with the threshing out of one of the most inn poitant problems now confronting the wool men. Selling charges by commis- claimed, and relief is sought from an almost intolerable situation. It is urged that the sheepmen themselves can remedy the matter through the organization of their own exchange, eliminating commissions and handling the product direct from the producer to the consumer. Feeding yard charges will be discussed under the same head, according to Professor F. K. Marshall, secretary of the national association. The whole matter will be brought up for general consideration upon the address of C. H. Withey, manager of the Farmers Union Livestock com mission of Omaha, who will tell how the farmers operate this branch of their business. It is deemed to be of special importance to the sheepmen of the intermountain states, since condi- tions are such as to make cooperation especially feasible.
 The Idaho Wool Growers, Washing ton Wool Growers, the Wyoming Wool Growers, the Ogden Livestock associ- ation, all of which have met during the past few days, have wired sugges- tions to the committee on the subject Sheepmen are urged to get in touch with the committeeman in their vari- ous states or to come to the conven- ton with ideas formulated.
 An elaborate athletic program in- cluding wrestling and boxing bouts is being arranged by the Salt Lake City Commercial club. Several na- tionally known "fstic" stars have been secured for ten round goes, Monday night, January 17th, at the Hippo drome.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
NORMAL GRAZING IN FOR
 ESTS REDUCES FIRES

Data gathered by the Forest Ser vie of the United States department of agriculture on seven typical west ern national forests showed that graz ing reduced the number of fires in a specified year by from 50 to 75 per cent, while on an eastern Oregon for covered by each fire on non-grazed lands was 273 acres, and on normally grazed lands only 15.7.
 Other favorable effects of grazing mentioned are the breaking down and wearing out of debris, such as fallen branches and logs,, in which sheep are most efficacious, and the formation of stock trails and driveways that can be used as fire lines and fire breaks. A Washington forest reports that stock driveways served as at least 50 per cent check on the spread of fire.
 How to use livestock grazing on the national forests as an aid in keeping down. losses from fires is being care fully studied by the Forest Service. That cattle and sheep under some con- ditions may materially reduce the fire hazard is an accepted principle in for est protection. On the other hand, if the grazing is not judiciously handled serious damage to forest growth is likely to result, and in many types of forests grazing has no protective val ue, even though regulated with the greatest care.
 In department circular 134 many interesting facts gathered in investi- gations that have been going on for a number of years are set forth. It is pointed out that to make grazing a benefit instead of drawback it must be scientifically managed. Injury to forest growth, to soil and water con ditons, and the range must all be guarded against. Forest ranges that are overgrazed will be injured in at least one of these ways, and are very likely to be injured in all of them.
 The chief benefit of grazing as a means of reducing the fire hazard comes from removal of the forage crop which otherwise, when dry, would spread fires and might easily become starting point for them. The facts have shown, however, that different localities present different conditions and require different treatment to utilize grazing properly as protect i've agency, and that the same results can not be obtained in all places.
 While grazing introduces a certain fire hazard by taking large numbers of persons into the forests to care for the stock, it is pointed out that stock men and herders are now generally careful and indeed keenly interested in preventing fires, and often give in- valuable help in fire fighting.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
DYING SOLDIER FINDS
 PROMISES WERE FALSE

The way the government takes care of it's sick discharged soldiers is ex- emplified in the case of Marvin Pry, of Bessmay, Texas, now near the point of death at Milton hospital.
 Arthur gave up good job in Texas to enlist. He was sent with the coast artillery to France. He had the flu, then pneumonia and when he was dis charged, had consumption.
 He had to work to support his moth er The government, making lovely promises about compensation, taking care of it's sick soldiery, and all that sort of thing-promises which are still being made by high-priced men in uniform who are sent from town to town to look up such cases and beg them to turn in their names SO that the grateful government may do what is right by them-someway couldn't hear Marvin's plea for the compensa- ton due him.
 Marvin came here about month ago, to try to keep from dying and to get work so that he and his mother might live. He got job at the A. l.. & T. mill. But he was too far gone and soon had to be taken to the hos pital.
 Then every effort was made to have him taken in at one of the hospitals the government advertises that it maintains for just such cases as his.
 Nothing doing except at San Fran cisco. When the red tape had been unwound enough to get word from there that they would take him and that transportation had been forward ed, he was too sick 10 be moved. The word that he could come there was re- ceived nearly two weeks ago. But the transportation hasn't come yet. Perhaps it will come in a month or so. It can't be used now; probably never can be, because the boy now has very little chance of recovery. Drs. Fronske and Schermann and the officers of the American Legion have done all they could to hurry matters up. But the officials responsible were probably too busy routing some of their gilt-be- decked compensation-promising cap tains and majors around the, country to pay attention.
 The boys mother arrived from Texas a few days ago to be with him. Both are being assisted and comforted as far as possible by the American Legion and the Woman's Auxiliary. No red tape has to be unwound to get those organizations at work.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
ENGLISH WOMEN SEEK
 FEMALE AMERICAN FRIENDS

LONDON, ENG.-With the object of promoting closer friendly inter course between British and American women, women's committee of the English Speaking union has been formed under the presidency of Vis- Countess Bryce, wife of the one-time ambassador to the United States.
 Arrangements are being made to provide hospitality and entertainment for American women visiting England and to cooperate with corresponding committees in the United States link ing up women's various spheres of ac- tivity on both sides of the Atlantic.
 The president for the United States of the English Speaking union is Will liam H. Taft. The new women's con- mittee has among its members Lady Violet Astor, Viscountess Gladstone, the Countess of Kerry, the Countess of Reading and host of other women prominent in London society.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
) LIVESTOCK AND RANGES IN ARIZONA
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ln10fmatl0n Of much interest to stockmen and to water users in the Salt River valley is contained in tel egram received from the superinten- dent of the Apache Indian reservation at the weather bureau office yester- day. It was to the effect that a snow storm was in progress over the entire White mountain region and at the time of wiring four inches of snow covered the ground. As the storm continued a considerable part of the day it is thought that substantial addition was made to the snow re- maining on the ground from October and December storms. In commun- ication previous to the storm the sup efintendent stated that all summer ranges were covered with snow too deep for stock to graze. The lower winter ranges are good and December snows have furnished water where there was none before, thus permit ting grazing on good ranges distant from permanent watering places. The winter feed on most parts of the win ter range is good but in certain locali- ties west on Carrizo and Cibeque creeks the dry summer left ranges short of feed for winter. This short age does not occasion concern up to date. On the whole, range conditions on the reservation are good; Indian cattle are looking well except a few on the dry ranges mentioned. Good beef is still obtained from the 1anges. The winter is excellent for sheep be- ing wintered over; as rule they are in fine condition. Mild weather pre- vailed over the district until the set ting in of the storm. The water sup ply in the higher elevations of both Arizona and New Mexico has been much improved by the recent snow. Feeding continues on the northeastern plateau and some shipments are being made from the Pinedale section. Talk en as a whole stock conditions show improvement.
 Crop Progress in Arizona.
 Farming activities in the lower val leys are approaching normal again. A number of fields are being cleaned up and considerable amount of blowing is in progress. Wheat and barley are being sown in the vicinity of Nogales, but the need of rain is felt.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
NEW FILM COMPANY WILL
 MAKE MOVIES IN CHA COUNTY

The Apache Trail Film company, G., Inc, backed by local men, and in terests of Globe, was organized at meeting held in the superior court room and attended by large number of representative citizens of Globe. The company is organized and is com posed of local men and citizens, the purpose ofsit being to produce west ern pictures in Gila county, mainly along the old Apache Trail route. It is well known fact that this imme- diate and contiguous territory is fill ed with romance unequalled in the United States and that the field near Globe is unlimited for producing pie lures for an indefinite period of time.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Conner, Mrs. B. Hook, Mrs. Ernest Lennon, Miss Julia Kleisler, MT. and Mrs. Archer, MT. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell, MT. and Mrs. Wheater, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Kelly and MT. and Mrs. Alex. John- ston.
 +$ ++ Missionary Meeting.
 Last Wednesday afternoon found eighteen members of the Missionary society convened at the home of Mrs. Wisehart. A very interesting resume of Religious Education in China" was given by Mrs. William Rudd, fol- lowed by discussion of the same by the members in general. Mrs. Wise hart and Mrs. Frank c. Curtis as as- sistant hostess, served dainty refresh ments later and the afternoon seemed one of pleasure and profit as well. More are urged to attend these meet ingS.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
MARICOPA COUNTY WANTS
 THIRD SUPERIOR 'JURIST

Appointment of third superior court judge for Maricopa county is advo- cated in a resolution passed Thursday night at a meeting of the members of the Maricopa county bar association.
 The resolution, which will be sent to Governor Campbell suggests the appointment on the strength of the law that provides superior judge for each 30000 inhabitants in a county. Also it points out that the increased business of the superior court here has made it impossible for two judges now sitting to handle it within req sonable length of time, which is "a denial of speedy justice"
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
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Kansas City Stockyards,
 January 10th, 1921.

Kansas City Stockyards,
 January 10th, 1921. Liberal receipts especially of hogs and sheep at all the western markets caused a. general decline in prices. Cat tie receipts though larger than on pre- ceding Mondays were not excessive for this season of the year. Prices for fat steers were 25 cents lower and steady to 25 cents lower for butcher grades. Hogs were off 25 to 35 cents, and lambs down 25 cents. Big de- clines were quoted at eastern mark cts.
 Mondays Receipts.
 Receipts Monday were 14,5OO cat tie, 19,000 hogs, and 12,000 sheep, compared with 10,5O0 cattle, 5000 hogs and 10000 sheep a week ago, and 16,- 900 cattle, 1850 hogs and 1000 sheep a year ago.
 Beef Cattle Prices Of.
 The bulk of the arrivals today were fat cattle, mostly fed steers. Prices in most cases were off 25 cents, but there were exceptions where handy weight and low priced kinds were steady. Demand was fairly large, and the movement over the scales began early. The best steers sold up to $10.50, and the bulk of the killing steers brought $8.25 to $9.50. De- mand now is materially larger than late in December. Cows sold at $500 to $7.5O, and "canners" 1925 to $4.25. Heifers were steady. Veal calves de- clined 50 cents.
 StOckers and Feeders.
 Stock and feeding cattle were in moderate supply. Demand was fairly active and prices ruled strong to 25 cents higher. The best inquiry was for 750 to 500 pound steers that had no grain. Some fleshy feeders are go- ing to eastern feed lots.
 Large Run of Hogs.
 The five western markets received 137 800 hogs today the largest run in more than a year past. Prices ruled sharply lower Eastern markets re- ported the heaviest run and the big gest decline. Here prices were off 35 to 40 cents, top for fat hogs $9.30 and for pigs $9.50. The bulk of the hogs sold at $S.90 to 1925. As soon as the full decline was established trade be- came active.
 Sheep and Lambs.
 Lambs were 25 cents lower and sheep steady to strong. Lambs sold up to $1075, ewes $4.65, wethers S6.35 and yearlings $S.75. Receipts were liberal, but demand is showing much larger valume than expected. Trade in stocker grades was quiet at unchanged prices.
 Horses and Mules.
 Close to 200 horses and mules sold at today's auction. Quality was plain. Prices were quoted fully steady.
 CHARLES M. PIPKIN,
 Market Correspondent.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
RUSS CHILDREN ADOPTED
 BY ADMIRAL TO ENTER U. s.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.-The seven Russian children brought to the Unit ed States for adoption by Rear Ad- miral Hugh A. McCully, former Amer ican high commissioner at Sebastopol, and ordered deported by immigration authorities at Ellis Island, probably will be admitted to the country, it was said at the department of labor.
 Officials said that in view of Ad- miral McCully's statement that he in- tended to educate the children and make them his heirs, Secretary Wilson was expected to order their admi ision.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
TAUGHT HOUSEWORK,
 DON'T NEED WIFE

CINCINNATI, O.-Claiming he washed the dishes, scrubbed the floor, washed windows, put up preserves and had to get his own breakfast, Mich ael w. Cunningham has asked for a divorce from Ruth s. Cunningham.
 Cunningham claimed his wife was "an incompetent housekeeper."
 Soon after the honeymoon, he said, his wife started to pout, throw food away and bought expensive clothes beyond his means.
 Finally she left him. Cunningham said. They were married little over two years ago.
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
BUILDING UP A PRACTICE

"My boy" said the elderly physi- clan. "I'm afraid you will never get rich in the profession"
 "Why not ?" asked the young doctor
 "You told one of the richest women in town her complaints were imagi- nary"
 "And so they are"
 "To be sure, but you should have told her so in medical terms she could mt understand and put her down for at least two visits a week."
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
CHARLEY'S HORSE SENSE

"I have become convinced" remark ed Mrs. Torkins, "that there is no chance for brains these days"
 "What has convinced you"
 Charley knows more about horses than anybody I ever heard talk. But the horrid race track people won't let him make bit of money"
The Coconino sun., 1921-01-14
FRENCH GIRL, IN LOCKER 20
 DAYS TO JOIN LOVER, FAILS

NORFOLK, VA.-Amelia Arnaud, who travelled across the Atlantic from France slowed away in locker three feet square, to join her fiance here, must go home. Louis Ponticello, whom she came to wed, has been held for the grand jury after he had admitted hav- ing aided her illegal entry into the country, and the girl was denied ad- mission. She had spent 20 days in her cramped quarters.