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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
AUBURN COLLEGE

Auburn January 20. - (Special)- Seeking the views of the commercial representatives as to the present agri- cultural needs Director L. N. Duncan of the Alabama extension service !n- vited the agricultural agents represent ing all the railroads in Alabama to come to Auburn for a conference on the farming programmes recently worked out for the different sections of Alabama and adopted by the county agents, extension specialists, bankers, business men and others interested in these big problems.
 Those attending this conference were H. B. Holroyd, Louisville, Ky. repre- senting the Louisville and Nashville i; H. l.. Alsobrook, Ashland, representing Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic! John Rigdon of Columbus, Ga, repre- senting the Central of Georgia and Roland Turner and H. c. Bates of At lanta. representing the Southern. The proposed farming programme was carefully gone over and after a few minor changes was adopted by these men who represent the big taxpayers and business barometers of the coun- try.
 In adopting the programme it was clearly understood that it was only a guide to be adjusted to local condi- tions and that it's real purpose is to insure plenty of feed and food for each farm with a surplus and some cotton for sale. The big general recommenda- tion for the black belt is more and better live stock with sufficient food and feed crops to meet home needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
EDUCATORS CONVENE
More Than 200 Delegates In At
 tendance at Daytona
By Associated Press


 Daytona, Fla, January 20.-Discussions of progress i1 rural education and oi plans for still greater advancement will mark the three-day session of the ciri- zens educational conference of the south east. which was opened here tonight.
 More than 200 delegates, representing 27 states and three foreign countries, were present for the formal opening ex- ercses tonight. Addresses were made by Dr. J. L. McBrien of the bureau of edu- cation, Washington, D. C., by state and city educators and by N. l.. Britain, state superintendent of schools in Geor- gia; J. E. Swearingen of South Carolina and A. E. Akers of North Carolina. W. N. Sheats, Florida state superintendent of schools, aill preside at tomorrow mornings session, and Superintendent. Britain during the afternoon.
 England, Canada and Norway, and New England and western states are Ut the conference. besides .he southeastern states which compose the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
CHURCH TRUSTEES SUE
 FOR LOSS OF BUILDING
 BY FIRE-$3,000 ASKED

Gadsden, January 20. (Special.)-- An echo of the gossip that followed a fire in the newly purchased Baptist parsonage on Twelfth street, January 6, is found in the filing of suit for s3,00o damages in the circuit court in which T. A. Clark, who was an oc- cupant of the house, is named as defendant and J. H. Griffin, F. L. Hurst, H. J. Lloyd, as trustees of the church, are plaintiffs. The fire occurred in the Clark home the morning of the day they were to move to make room for the pastor of the church, the members of Twenty-second Street Baptist church having purchased the building as a parsonage. MT Clark Is now made defendant and charged with having caused the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Out of Debt, Sidna Allen Happy

' WlhstOn-SaIem, N O., January W.- By making cedar chests in recreation hours at the penitentiary in Richmond, Va. Sida Allen, serving 20-year sen. tence for taking part with the Allen band in shooting up the court at Hills vile. Carroll county, Virginia, eight years ago. has made sufficient money to pay off every debt owed by him. A concern in Winston- Salem offered to release him from debt as a Christmas gift to his family, but tn eoffer was declined and the debt paid in full with interest. Allen wrote that this was the last dollar he owed in the world. and that tnothing could satisfy him 20 much as the Knowledge that it -as been paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
AIR-NITRATE FIGHT
 VICTORY FOR FARMER

Washington, January 20.-(Special.) The fight for the air-nitrate corpora tion bill, which was concluded late last week, is still discussed in Wash ington. For it was an epochal fight. It was struggle, man-to-man, catch- as-catch-can, and in each stage of its progress it was necessary for it's sponsors to go to the mat. In the be- ginning, the special interests, by play ing to passion, factionalism and sec tionalism, had worked up a great ma jority against the defenders of the bill, the majority of whom were democrats, and the farmers of the country. In the end the farmers were victorious. As leader of the democratic party in the Senate, and as original sponsor in the Senate of the Muscle Shoals develop ment, Senator Underwood bore the brunt of the fight. Senator Heflin, who aided in splendid fashion, declared following the victory: The leadership of Senator Underwood was superb.' Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi sought out this correspondent with a request that his own opinion be trans mitted to Alabama. Tt was the first royal battle that the new democratic leader of the Senate was engaged in. To win it. he was required to exert all his Knowledge, all his force, all his cour- age, all his constancy, all his skill, all his strategy. He was matched against the strongest men, the most persistent and aggressive men on the republican side He won every engage ment. and4finaux the big battle itself,
 Senator Gay of Louisiana. who heard Senator Harrison speak, exclaimed; Tt was the. hardest fought fight in the Senate for years, and the best fought fight. Senator Underwood, in great battle, over national issue, has again demonstrated his capacity as a leader of men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
BILL ID THROTTLE
 COTTON GAMBLERS APPEALS ID DIAL
South Carolina Senator Insists That Exchange Is Not Prop
 erIy Controlled By Law <, and Gives Incidents
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age -Herals
 SU0 Davidson RuildinR

Washington, January 20.-(SpeciaL) It is necessary that the south act in ssuch wise that cotton gamblers can
 not manipulate-do what they please awith--the cotton crop of the south,
 according to Senator Dial of South
 Carolina.
 For that reason he holds a proposed
 amendment to the agricultural appro-
 priation bill, under which one buying from a cotton exchange, would secure
 that which he bought, as the most im-
 portant legislation, in it's application
 to the south and it's interests as the most important legislation before Con- t hFFress. ., o ibama sponsored an amendment under which a cotton exchange would be forced to deliver one-half of cotton
 purchased in a grade approximating tmiddling. This amendment was ac- Icepted by the Senate, but was lost in lthe House. Senator Diars amendment
 lis similar to that of Senator Conner, but
 not identical. It would permit a pur- chaser to demand delivery one-half in 1.-Two grades to be nominated by him. lself and half in two grades to be
 selected by the exchanges.
 -,4 Congress makes the laws under which the exchanges operate" said 4Senator Dial. When we protest be- icause the present law makes manipula- i dtion possible, the exchanges reply that 5they are operating in accordance with lour own direction. It is necessary, therefore, that we give new directions.
 ar RESULT OF GAMBLING
 "As it is today, the exchanges do not reflect the value of cotton. They are iipermitted to deliver in any one of ten sigrades. If an individual buys cotton Hand demands delivery, the exchanges ;INwdll deliver what it pleases. If a man ;lbuys apples or wheat, he gets what he libqys- The same should hold regarding j.ndtton."
 V. As an illustration of manipulation, slSenator Dial told of an incident which .lcame under his personal observation sThree farmers delivered cotton to a seertain mill in South Carolina The ,1irst obtained 21 cents, the second 20% Ecents and the third 20 cents During ii1he process of unloading and weighing sifhe market had undergone changes (which took actual money out of the ssEands of the farmers. Senator Dial de- A.Slares that nothing in such a short
 time could have so depressed the in- --trfns tie value of that cotton but the -manipulator in New York playing with -the fortune of southern people.
 < f'ls is not generally understood" he -added. that the overpowering influ- Senee of the world is arrayed against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
SALE OF PUREBRED HOGS
 SLATED FOR CONVICTION

Andalusia. January o.-(Special) )- Andalusia will have sale of thorough bred hogs sometime during February Two of the leading hog breeders of the state have arranged to have sales here and the sales will probably be held on the same date.
 The two hog farms that will be rep resented in this sale are the Poland China hog farm of Goshen, and the Oak View farm of Greenville. The Oak View farm exhibited at the Covington county fair last October and won a large number of first prizes. The Po- land China farm was prevented from exhibiting at the fair. due to the fact that the owner was detained on legal business, even though space had been reserved.
 This sale will enable the farmers of the county to get the number and quality of brood sows they desire and they will be assured that these will be free from hog cholera. The date of this sale has not been decided upon defi- nitely. but it will be near the middle of the next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
sz 10 YOU WANT
 SO SOME EXTRA MONEY?

-e Women and girls, here is an excellent op. -portunity to earn $50 to $50 month in aoour spare time at home making Indian -ppeaded watch fobs, neck chains and other ~Hnings. Demand for these novelties is great Eve tell you how and where to sell it at
 iy rofit to your advantage. Just send us one
 4dollar and we will ship at once by parcel post Ipsepaid,S one "Simplex,ss4 bead work loom Ibsads for trial work. instructions and beau sftifui designs in colors. It is so easy and -ts imple that child can do it. Your money ~sback if not satisfied Don't delayI Send your -forder at once Cut this advertisement out .-ffpin one dollar bill or money order and send stit today to Novelty Manufacturing Co., .lRopm IS. Southern Bldg. Dept. 1o2, Tampa, -fFia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Duboise Is Suspended
By Associated Presg

New York January 20.-Police Cap tain Percy Duboise indicted yesterday by the additional grand jury on q charge of receiving illegal fees during a printers strike in 1919, today was suspended from duty for an indefinite period. The indictment was returned on evidence furnished the grand jury by former Governor Whitman. who is conducting an investigation into al- legged corruption and mismanagement in municipal affairs. MT. Whitman an- nounced he would go back to the grand jury again tomorrow to present evil dence of the activities of the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
DOCTORS USE
 CALOTABS FOR
 COLDS AND FLU
Influenza and Grippe, Like Ordinary Colds, Require Calotabs, the Purified and Refined Calomel Tablets That Are Nausealess, Safe and Sure.

Doctors are warning the public that sim- pie colds and mild cases of influenza often lead to pneumonia and other serious com plications. They say that every cold should receive immediate attention and that the first step in the treatment Is to make sure that the liver is active. For this purpose Calotabs, the perfected. nausealess calomel tablets are the surest, best and most agree able laxative.
 of water--that's all, no salts. no nausea. and upsetting of the digestion and appe- tite. Next morning your cold has vanished your liver is active. your system is purified and refreshed and you are feeling fine with . hearty appetite for breakfast Eat what you please---no danger.
 For your protection. Calotabs arc sold only in original sealed packages. price thir- ty-fve cents. All druggists recommend and guarantee Calotabs and are authorized to refund the price you are not delighted with them.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
NEW MEMBERS ENROLL
Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce
 Proving Popular

Tuscaloosa, January 20.-( Especial 1.-The following were unanimously chosen mem bers of the chamber Of commerce at a meeting last night. the names having been submitted by Chairman Victor Friedman: w. D. South, agent Tyler Grocery company; Prof. V. F. Mckinley University; Rev. J. A. Duncan pastor Methodist church; William A. Corey, en- gineer Kaul Lumber company: F. H. Austin, bookkeeper, Maxwell Grocery company; Harry J. Weston North Amer ican Paint company; Thomas c. AL bright, Allen and Jemison company, and J. P. Crutcher, Alabama Great Southern railroad,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
CORNERS IS PLEASED WITH ESTABLISHMENT
 OF ALL-WATER RATE

Washington. January 20.-(Special.) ) The establishment of all-water rate from New York to Warrior river points via Mobile, SC per cent of the all-rail rate. by the Mallory Steamship com pany announcement of which was made last night. delighted Gen. W. D. Corners. chief of transportation of the army today.
 Tt is a great step in the right direc- tion," he said
 He added that he had tried to secure the rate for many months. and believed that it's establishment would greatly in- crease Warrior river tonnage. He ex- pressed the hope that merchants would take advantage of the water service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
TERRACE DEMONSTRATION
County Agent Shows Value of Terrac-
 ing to Farmer

Andalusia, January 20.-tSpecia1.)-- The terracing demonstration of the farm of R. k. Lee, near Red Level, which was conducted Monday and Tuesday was under the direction of J. P. Wilson, county demonstration agent. The terrace constructed is 16 feet in width, and about 27 inches in height at the crest. The many farmers pres~ ent realized the benefit that can come from this manner of terracing, end the fact that the blowing and ter racing can be done with tractor ,n- terested the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
CONVICTION COUNTY IS RAISING MORE CATTLE
 THAN IN ITS HISTORY

Andalusia, January Specially Manager J. L. Thweatt of the Andalusia Swift & Go. plant states that they are buying more cattfe from the farm CTS of the county now than they have at any previous period.
 This statement has much signifi- canoe. It shows that the farmers are realizing the advantages from diversi- fled farming, having something to market at all seasons of the year. It also saves the local plant from pur- chasing cattle at points other than Andalusia.
 It has not been long since the bulk of beef cattle handled here were shipped in from other sections. The farmers of the county have realized that there is money in the cattle busi- ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
RAIDERS ARREST TWO
Deputies Invade Searles Mining Sec
 tion--Have Success

Tuscaloosa, January 20.-(Special. J. Deputy Sheriffs Luke Curry and John Payne today made several arrests at Kel- lerman and Searles mining sections for violation of tie prohibition act. At the home of A. l.. Mink, several bottles of booze were found. He was placed ,in- der bond The premises of J. L, Britt. assistant mine foreman at Searles. were raided and large amount of intoxicants were brought away by the sheriff as evil dence. He also made bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
\ APPOINTMENT PLEASES
G. K. Jones Nominated for Postmaster
 at Muscle Shoals

Decatur, January Especial. .)---- News of the action of President Will son in sending the name of German R. Jones to the Senate for postmaster at Muscle Shoals was received with r,eas- ure by the many friends of MT. Jones here. He made his home in Dec l.ur prior to his entry into the army wha gre he served with distinction, being awarded medals by the French and American governments for heroism on the battlefields of France He .as been serving as postmaster at Muscle Shoals for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
REFORM BANK ROSTER
Annual Meeting Marks But Few
 Changes

Reform, January 20.--(Special.)-- The annual meeting of the First Ma tional bank of Reform elected the fol- lowing directors: J. W. Hollings- worth, w. J. Carpenter. pr. c. Malone B. F. Carloss, J. k. Moore, A. H. Dabbs M. I. Harper. Officers elected follow: A. H. Dabbs, president; J. W. Hof- lingsworth, vice president: J. R. Moore. vice president; w. billiard. assistant cashier; L. H. Dorroh, assistant cash fer. J. O. Stapp, cashier, resigned. and his successor has not been appointed. An per cent dividend was declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
 HAS MILD MYSTERY

T'usca1oosn. January 2O.-(spe ctnl.)-There mny be agents or de- tectives from Walker county at work in Tuscaloosa. A man went to homes of several of the guardsmen who are held in connection with the Iynching of William Baird, and asked for food. He would accept the food and then go to another Euardsman's home and to houses close to the mems homes and whenever admitted would ask questions about the Wal ker county matter. He said he wns n non-union miner and could not get work fin the mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Take Up Phone Increase

Jackson, Miss. January 20.-The Mis- sissippi railroad commission today be- gan consideration of the petition of the Cumberland Telephone and Tele- graph company asking permission to increase telephone rates in the state. It will probably be Saturday before the taking of testimony will be com pleted and an opinion is not expected until early in February. About 40 com- mercial bodies in the state are oppos- ing the proposed increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
G0RD0 BANK ELECTS
Two Directors Added to Roster.
 Also Vice President

Gordo. January (SpeciaL) )-At the annual meeting of the stoclehold- CTS of the Merchants bank of Gordo the following directors were electel: A. M. Pearson. J. c. Martin, ]. R. Moore, J. w. Howell, Jr.; M. A. Dabbs, J. R. Rainer, A, H. Dabbs, MT. Rainer and Mir. Howell being new additions. The newly elected officers are: A. H. Dabbs. president; J. R. Moore, vice president; A. M. Pearson, vice presi- dent; J. F. Rainer. cashier; G. xilg, assistant cashier, MT. Pearson being elected to succeed J. l.. Davis. re- signed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
BANK REFLECTS

Carrollton, January 20.-(Special)-- The annual meeting of the Bank q was held Wednesday, The old board was reelected, as follows: J. H. Coleman. J. R. Moore, w. c. Rob- ertson. M. A. Dabbs. L. c. Funderburk and A. H. Dabbs. Officers also were reelected as follows: A. H. Dabbs. president: w. c. Robertson. vice presi- dent; J. R. Moore. vice president; M. Johnson, cashier; E. Ferguson, assis- tate cashier. A nice dividend was de> clared on the capital stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
YAM! REAL YAMS; ALSO
 PERSlMM0N BEER AND
 'P0SSUM IS THIS MENU

Scinna, January 20. - (specfal.l ! l'0rto Rico yams, cured in the Nelma ssyert potato curing house. and Ala eama po*xum. with pernlmnaon peer, Will be served the directors and ofncers of the Sweet Potato company Tuesday evening at the Dfxfe-virKintn cafr. The event |. being looked forward t0 with mueh pleasure by the men Invited to ep. Joy The event. .Poasunas have .I. ready been caught and are faften. stng f0x thp feast. 7sss s' q q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Baptist Women Meet

Troy January 20. Especial. )-The Baptist Women's Missionary union held their quarterly meeting here W Wednesday. A good attendance marked the meeting. Luncheon was served at the church at noon. Miss Mary North ington of Tennessee. who succeeded Miss Patrick as secretary of the work in the state, was present and addressed the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
New Plague Case Reported

San Antonio. Tex, January 30.-A new case of bubonic plague has been reported from Carritos, San Luis Po- tosi, Mexico, according to a dispatch received here tonight from Mexico. Vigorous efforts are being made ty the city health department to prevent the spread of the disease. the dispatch says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
SCHOOLS CELEBRATE
Lee Anniversary bserved With Ap-
 propriate Programme

Greenylle. January Specially The Greenville schools devoted a por- tion of yesterdays session to the cele- bration of the birthday of Gen. Robert D. Lee, beloved commander chief ( f the Confederate forces. Appropriate exercises were held by several of the departments of the schools. The tx- erclses were participated in by the pu- pills of the schools.
 PUNCTURES VULCANIZED. 15c. ALL
 WORK GUARANTEED PRUITT"S PLACE, 514 $. 10TH ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Masons Banquet

Albany. January Especial " Members of the Masonic order were en- toying a banquet in the rooms of the Albany Chamber of Commerce Wednes- day night. The banquet was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Fined for Painting Nepro

Jackson. Miss. January 2O.-Theo- dore Grillis. a Greek merchant of thls city. was today fined $5o' in police court for giving a negro boys face coat of brilliant green paint. Some of the paint got into one of the boys eyes and he may lose the sight of the optic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
Will Attend Meeting

Andalusia, Jannary c0.-(Special) )- Several automobile dealers of Anda> lusia are planning to attend the cons vention of the automobile dea3ers of the stat at .Albapy Monday ana Tues>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21

the south in commercial sense. we produce a staple which the world de- mands It is made into cloth by New England, which produces no cotton and by England, with 49,00o,000 spindles' which produces no cotton. All of these interests are indirectly concerned Tn beating down the price of cotton. They are organized. We, who produce the staple, are unorganized. And. half or our population is ignorant
 COMER MAY COME
 Senator Dial is not after the cot ton exchanges. He thinks the cotton exchanges necessary. Neither is he en- deavoring to reduce the number of grades of tenderable cotton from the 10 the law now permits to be rendered. Tn his own language he Is simply try ing so to regulate the exchanges that their opportunity to exploit the south and its people will be minimized. He thinks he will be successful.
 The Senate committee on agriculture will conduct hearings on the Dial amendment next week. Senator Conner of Alabama will probably attend. The committee, it is understood, will sponsor the Dial amendment. This means it's passage through the Senate. Like the Conner amendment of the pre- ceding session, it might encounter shoals in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-21
COVINGTON COUNTY PLANTERS ARE BUSY.
 EXPECT> GOOD YEAR

Andalusia, January 20.--tSpecial.) )- The farpers of Covington county are not letting up in the matter of plan ming for a good crop in 1921. All over the county there is evidence of hus- ting, the farmers getting their lands ready for early planting.
 The fine weather has given the farm CTS a good lead in the matter of turning their land and making their terraces and getting in shape for the planting season. This work on the part of the farmers gives encouragement in this period of business depression and shows that the farmers have faith that prices will be higher and that conditions will continue to improve. The cotton acre age in Covington county will be lim- ited. More hogs and cattle will be grown. The farmers are as busy as they would be had there been no shake up in business circles.