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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
MADISON COUNTY
 AFTER GOOD ROADS
Bond Election Asking for $300,0 ,000 May Be Called
 By Commissioners

Huntsville, March 13.-(Special.)- .)-The Madison county board of revenue held conferences Saturday with numerous prominent taxpayers to ascertain their views concerning a proposal to call a special election to vote on the question of issuing bonds in the sum of from $25O, 900 to. $30o,co0 as a means of secur- ing money to construct roads in the county.
 It is pointed out that there is no money available for roads this year and that if $300,000 is secured by the county it would be increased to $6o9,OO0 by state and federal aid. The sum of $400, 600 would be available for permanent roads that have been surveyed north and south and east and west through Madison county and $200,0o0 would be left to improve local roads. It has been decided to call a mass meeting for next Saturday, when everybody will be asked for opinions, and if public sentiment appears to favor the bond issue, a special election will be immediately called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
INDEPENDENT OIL FIRM
 TO OPEN IN ANDALUSlA

Andalusia, March lS.-(Special.)-An- dalusia will have new oil company in the near future, and it will be dis tributing agency for oil and gas.
 The Andalusia Oil company is the new firm It has leased, for five year period. a part of the property owned by the Andalusia Fertilizer com pany, and will open an independent dis tributing agency just as soon as prep arations can be completed.
 For the last month this firm has bean trying to secure a place in which to open it's business for some time. The enterprise will be under the manage ment of MT. Sherrill of Pensacola. and MT. Williams of Evergreen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
CLAYTON DECLARES SCHOOLS WILL NOT
 MIX WITH POLITICS
National Education Chief Says Teachers and Boards Must Cooperate Only = He
 Also Discusses Pay
By Associated Press

Washington, March 12i-Politics and education don't mix, r. P. Claxton, fed eral commissioner of education, contends. Their association in state school systems is bad for both, he finds, and the sooner they are permanently divorced the bet ter it will be for education and all ttat is dependent on it."
 Our political parties do not differ in regard to educational principles or prac- tices any more than they do In regard to the Ten Commandments and the moral code the commissioner said in a state ment arguing the point. Wise and eff fective administration of system of public schooling that has just growed up, like Topsy, but now involves an ay- craze expenditure of $25,000,00 a year by each state, requires ability and devotion,' he said, and should be wholly separate from and independent of partisan poli- tlcS.
 To reach this end, the commission out lined a uniform system which might well be adopted, he said, in all states. This would include a nonpartSan. nonprofes- sional elected or apponted state board of education, made up of men and women of affairs" and representing fairly all sections of the state. The seven to nne members would serve seven or nine-year terms with one term expiring each year, no member to be eligible to reappoint- ment, in order to bring in new blood. Members would be nonremovable, except for cause and the board would elect it's own chairmen and it's members receive a liberal per diem," instead of salary.
 Large salaries" Mir. Claxton sad, would tempt members to try and earn their salaries by meddling with executive details properly belonging to employees of the board,' and, he added, would at tract men and women of small ability to the jobs.
 The board should exercise general con- trol over all state educational institutions of every kind. except, possibly. univcr- sities or colleges. the commissioner holds. It's functions should be wholly legis- lative." however, and it's members under take executive work only in specific cases assigned by the board. An elected or appointed commissioner should be the executive officer and secretary of the board, his selection and appoint ment by the nonpartisan board tself being desirable, in Mir. Claxton's Judg- nient. well-selected and adequate stair l for the commissioner office would also l be required and the responsible depart ment of education thus set up become the leader in all educational matters. l Tt is neither safe nor good that the | leader be weak or blind, Mr. Ciaxtor said. Where there is no vision, the | people perish; where there is weakness in place of strength, there can be onis
 stagnation and death where there should
 be progress and life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Huntsville Finds Wooden
 Water Pipe Century Old

Huntsville, March 1S.-{Special)--A section of a hollowed cedar log which more than 100 years ago was part of the cedar pipe waterworks system of Huntsville, has been dug up by work men who are excavating for the home of Sidney Terry, Jr., on Tustic street The log is about 6 inches in diameter, with a hole inches in diameter bored through from end to end. It is moro badly decayed than others found in recent years that were used in the an cient system of waterworks, which was laid before such a thing as an iron water pipe was thought of. It is claimed that when Huntsville's enter prising citizens put in waterworks there was only one other city in this country with such conveniences, and that was Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
By Associated Press


 BOnOsborc, Md- March It. Hope that springs eternal in hu- man breasts, sent it's thrilling message to the mother heart of Mrs. Lettie V. Michael here when the mailman handed her an official photograph of the grave in France where her blue-eyed giant soldier son lay, sleeping with the heroes of the great war.
 Across the card ran the legend, "Alvin A. Michel, killed in action. October IF. 19Is,- but her sons name was Austin G. Michael. And in that moment there was born to the brave-hearted woman hope time aIone could kill that she would sec ngnin the six-fOOt. curly headed younEstcr who marched so gnyity out to battle when his cOun- try called.
 Perhaps you who read may help her vision to fulfiIlment. For there may he wandering some where in the country lad from whose mind the impact of Ger man bullet swept the ties of memory. yet who writes awlnys to n mother he knows not how to nd- dress.
 Mrs. Michael has carried her search far, and here and there has found tales of "Big Milxe'' as his ''buddies" knew him. which filled her with fearful pride. But also she found conflicting accounts in the official record of his death and burial and strange reports of hos- pitfalls she visited of a patient long treated and whose description taIlied closely with that of her son, but who was known ns Big Tom Hinnegan.-
 Big Tom' too has vanished,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
GRAHAM-GR

The following announcement has been received by number of Ensley people: Mrs. Dudley Jefferson Greer has the honor of announcing the mar riage of her daughter. Ethel, to Mir. Samuel Leeper Graham, on Wednes- day, the second of March. one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one, Will liamston, S C."
 Mir. and Mrs. Graham will be at home after March 31. at 2120 Thirty first street, Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
EDUCATORS WILL MEET
Mississippi Association May B<
 Former at Jackson

Columbus. Miss. March 13.-(Special)- Dr. J. C. Fant.( president of the Mis- sissippi State College for Women. has called a meeting to be held in Jackson March 9 to effect an organization of colleges and universities. He ad- dressed a letter to all college presidents of Mississippi urging attendance, to- gether with others of their faculties whom they might designate. The pHr- poses of the new organization were stated to be: ITO promote efficiency and true progress in the field of higher education by better understanding between ana more thorough cooperation among the various colleges q the state: and to es- tablish relations of good fellwship and spirit of pulling together in the common educational endeavor."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
MONUMENT UNVEILED
Woodmen Hold Ceremonial for Dead
 Sovereign

Anniston, March 3.-(Special)- )-Un- yelling of the Woodmen of the World monument at the grave of Sovereign M. C. Parnell at Munford Sunday. after noon proved to be frNternal event of wide interest in this section. large delegation of Woodmen and Circle members. from the lodges of Anniston attended. The unveiling ceremony drew many people from the upper part of Tal1adega county. The ceremonies were presided over by Consul Com mander Lamar Jeffers of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
CLEBURNE JAIL UNSAFE
Two Prisoners Transferred to Calhoun
 County

Anniston March 13.-(Special)-- Homer Hurt and Orbit Brown, two rleburne county prisoners convicted at HefIn last week under respective .harges of assault with intent to mur- Her and illicit distilling, have been brought to the Calhoun county jail for yafekeeping, pending appeals to the Higher court. The Cleburne county jail It Heflin was condemned few months lgo, and few prisoners are allowed to ,emain there since that time. The other prisoners convicted at the criminal lerm of the circuit court for Cleburne ,ounty have already been sent to the hines to begin their sentences. The prisoners were brought here by Deputy sheriff J. M. Haywood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14

earth, for this baby is now four months old and healthier baby you would not want. I am sending you a picture of her. Everybody says, That is some healthy looking baby You have my consent to show this letter Mrs. c. w. BENZ, 13l 3rd Ave-, Altoona, Pa
 No woman can realize the joy and happiness this healthy babe brought into the home of Mrs. Benz, unless they have had like experience.
 Every woman who suffers from any ailments peculiar to her sex, as indica- ted by backaches, headaches. bearing down pains, irregularities. nervousness and ''the blues" should not rest until they have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Here's a Story Of Genuine Loue, Heroisn1 and Pitiful
 Tragedy--Read 1t and Cry

nnd until she has found him, Mrs. Michael will not discard the hope that he mny he her son, his iden- tity lost in the crash of the bullet thnt scared his head.
 Boys who fought with ''Big MikeY told his mother of the great shikes in France when man after mnu toppIed over from cxhnus- tion and finally "Big Mike" him self went down in a jnngIinE pile. When they examined him, they found the rifles and equipment of n squad of men strung about his huge frame, carried to case weak CT comrades.
 They told her, too, of the night when bullet struck him down, hut here there was n difference fin the tales that set the mothers heart strings flutterinE anew. Some of them said "Big Mike" had lain two days under blanket, there in the hent of the battle. riven up for dead. But Inter signs Of life were seen and he went hack on the weary road to the hospital.
 At one hospital officials thought they recognized n photograph of aBis Miker shown by the eager mother as that of Big TOm- who also had stopped bullet with his hend. 1t was ..BiE TOm." they said, who wrote endlcssIy to his mother but knew not where to send the letters.
 And i'm Washington kindly offi- cials poured over the records to aid the search. They found n queer tangIe showing that Dig Mike" apparently had been twice buried by regimental chapinins. Once In the honor grave yard nt COnsen- voye and again at Mouse. There was difference. too, In identifi- cation numbers, and the mother came home. weary, dejected, but still with high hope in her heart that time would give back her son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
HEFLIN LEGION URGES
 SPECIAL LEGISLATURE

called meeting Saturday of Cleburne post No. l, American Legion. a strong resou- tion calling upon Gov. Thomas E. kiioy to call an extra session of the legislature at the earliest possible date, which might be consistent with the importance O. the question at issue, and the good of the state and to include in the call the resubmission of the amendments to the constitution to the people authorizing the issuance of bonds for good roads and exempting ex-service men from poli- taxes" Resolutions have been forwarded to Governor Kilby by the post conn mander, J. Fred Gurley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
OMAHA WORkMEN WILL
 RETURN TO THEIR JOBS
Rv Associated Press

By Associated PresS
 Omaha Neb., March 13,-The 5000 pack ing house workers in South Omaha will return to their work tomorrow morning, regardless of whether the packers an nounced wage adjustment goes into ef- feet or not, according to w. J. Burns, secretary-treasurer of the local union and the ranking union official in Omaha, tonight.
 While there is a strong sentiment to strike' said Burns, they have decided to abide by the instructions of local union leaders"
 Officials of the local Cudahy plant said tonight that the wage adjustment gees into effect tomorrow.
 We have received no word to the contrary" M. R. Murphy, manager or the local Cudahy plant. said. If there is to be strike there will be strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
HUNTSVILLE EXPECTS
 BIG BUILDING BOOM

Huntsville, March 1s.-(Special)- Building contractors in Huntsville an- ticipate an active season this year. They are looking forward to the erection of tion of which was delayed last build . ing season by the high price of lum Der and high wages. There is an acute shortage of houses here and in addi- tion to the many injuries being made by those who contemplate the erec- tion f-homes for themselves, several suburban building projects that were planned two years ago are being re- ViVed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
FRUITHURST MINER IS CONVINCED PLATINUM
 ABOUNDS NEAR HEFLIN

Heflin, March 13.-(Special)-It is be- lieved by those who are in position to know that Ole Olsen, Fruithurst miner, has found platinum ore in Trickem val- lev, this county. He is having samples tested by experts at Philadelphia. Mir. Olsen together with Charley Stephens and Gete McElroy. have mining interests near Arbacoochee gold mines and recent Iy sent several hundred dollars worth of the precious metal to Philadelphia to be minted. Other valuable ore has been discovered east of Heflin, in the Pounds settlement. Mica is already being mined in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
SETTLEMENT DELAYED
Bombay Exchange Open, But De-
 faulter Closes It

Bombay, March 1.-The cotton con tracts board, under sanction from the government, has postponed for a week settlements between dealers and specu- lators made necessary by the recent heavy decline in the price or cotton. The postponement has afforoed tempo rarv relief The market reopened today, hut was closed again when one of the most prominent operators was posted as a defaulter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
"BEST TOWN IN STATE"
Former Andalusian Gets Enthusiastic
 While Visiting

Andalusia, March .)-H. T. Strotcher of Luverne, who was a former citizen of Covington county, is visiting relatives and renewing ac- quaintances in the city and county this week. MT. Strother was enthusiastic over the many improvements made here since he went away, and said that while he was not disloyal to his home town, that "Andalusia was the best town in the state of Alabama" He was delighted with the many changes here and caught the Andalusia boosting spirit at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
]. E. YOUNG DIES
Anniston Man Recently Returned
 From Arizona

Anniston March 13.-(Special.)- Funeral services for Joseph McElreath Young, who died Saturday night, were held from the residence on Noble street Sunday afternoon, Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs officiating, and the interment being at Edgemont cemetery.
 MT Young was 25 years old and had been in poor health for many years. He returned to his home here two months ago after a stay of several months in Arizona. He is survived by his parents. MT. and Mrs. Dave T. Young; tight brothers and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
EVIL LDCATTING" THRlvES Federal Agents, It Is Said, Unable to
 Handle Situation

Jackson Miss. March 13.-"Wildcat- ting" the manufacture of Illicit whisk-. is thriving in Mississippi, according to re- ports reaching the capital and it Is said that try as they may, the revenue men cannot keep down the manufacture of illicit whisky. It is pointed out that the force of men on the ground in this state is not large enough to cope with the evil whisky, it is said, is being sold for $6 to s15 per quart. although it may cos. only from soc to $l to manufacture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
AGED FARMER DIES
George M. Fowler, Madison County
 Dead at Hazel Green

Huntsville. March 13.-(SpeciaL)- News has been received here of the ieath of George M. Fowler, aged S3 tears, and one of the oldest farmers Tn Madison county, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas Goode, fear Hazle Green. Mrs. Fowler is sur rived by one son, W. W. Fowler. of Birmingham; seven grandchildren and i5 great grandchildren. besides two brothers and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14

Ensley police reaped an immensely large harvest of gamers Saturday and Sunday following pay week in the district. This morning docket Sf 50 cases composed mostlA of crap shoot CTS will be heard before Judge Flunk mer. who has returned from a vaca- ton spent visiting Georgia and at his home in Thorsby. The docket will be the largest brought before the Ensley police court in some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
MURPHY BURIAL TODAY
Anniston Business Man Died Saturday
 Morning

Anniston. March 13.-(Special) )-Fu- neral services for Capt. Paul J. Murphy, who died Saturday morning, will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning from the Church of the Sacred Heart The following intimate friends of the lead industrial manager will serve as lctive pallbearers: John B. Knox Tal- bot Foard, M. Clifford, J. c. Sproull. $. IL Crook and J. B. Legarde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Funeral Services

Columbus, Miss. March 1a-(Special. )-- The funeral of Mrs. Marie Street Betts, 9 years old, who died in a local sanf- tarium Friday, was held from the home Of her parents. Mir and Mrs. s. B. Street, Jr., yesterday. The services were con ducted by the Rev. E. Lucien Malone, rector of St. Paurs Episcopal church. Interment took place at Friendship ceme-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Haralson Visits Anniston

Anniston March 1S.-(SpeciaL)-P. B. HaraIson. circulation manager for the Birmingham Advance. is spending sew eral days with his family here. Two of Mr- Haralson's children have been seri- ously i'll for the last few weeks, but they were reported to be improving Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
STONE-LOWERY

The marriage of Miss Annie Lowery and MT. F. l.. Stone took place March 10, at 7;S0 o'clock. at the home of Rev. j. A. Bryan. Rev. Bryan officiating.
 The bride wore a suit of blue with a corsage of white sweet peas Those included in the party attending them were: Miss Ellen Howle. Dr. H. F.. Waldrop, Miss Ellen Lowery, MT. Elm melt Phillips, Mrs. Tim Griffith and MT and Mrs. James \. Smith. Mir and Mrs Stone will make their home in Vivian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
COAL TO BE REACHED

The Christian Endeavor societies Of the Presbyterian and Christian churches of the city held a joint meeting Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church, when MT Dendy, field secretary of the southern states enceavor societies, ad- dressed the congregation. MT. Dendy subject was "The Goal to Be heacneo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
WILLIAM MORGAN BEDDOW

William Morgan Beddow, aged 37, dled yesterday afternoon at f o'clock at the Wallace apartments on Avenue l. He is survived by his widow, small son and infant daughter his parents, MT and Mrs. J. w. Beddow, two sis ters Misses Annie and Nellie Bed,fow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Church Calls Pastor

Columbus, Miss, March 13.-(Special. J. At a congregational meeting held by the members of the Christian church a call was extended to the Rev. Arthur Crow den of Tullahoma. Tenn, to accept the pastorate of the church. The call has been accepted, and the new pastor will begin work here on March 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
SOVIET LEADER QUITS
Rumor Says General and 10000 Men
 Join Revolution
pv Associated Press

Stockholm. March 1S.-The newspaper Nva Dagligt Allehanda today prints from an alleged usually well-informed source a report that General Budenny, who was marching by order of the soviet gov ernment from southern Russia to Mos COW on reaching Orel joined the revo- lutionares with his entire army of lO.ooo and assisted in the capture of OreL The report has not been confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
FLEES MOB THREATS
Restaurant Proprietor Shoots Man
 at Girard

Girard March 13.-George Cavas, res taurant proprietor here, was taken to Scale today after threats of mob vio- lence to avenge his shooting of Eddie Lee Grover, 23. in the Cavas home here today. Grover was taken to the city hospital in Columbus, Ga, where it was said he was not expected to live. The shooting was said by police to have re- suited from domestic trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
;::i 5: <; ENSLEY :
 eOresp

of Vivian, and two brothers. S. H. Bed dow and r. M. Beddow.
 Mir Beddow had been a resident ot the Ensley district for the past IS years, having come here from Penn sylvania.
 He was prominently connected with Wylam lodge, No. 492; Ensley chap ter R. A. NJ; Ensley commandery. No. S6, and Birmingham lodge of Perfec- tion and Scottish Rite.
 Funeral announcements will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
WIDOW IS GIVEN VERDICT
She Sued Man Who Killed Her
 Husband

Scottsboro. March 13.-(SpeciaI )-The jury in the case of Mrs. George Stivens against John Bean, for the killing Of George Stivens at Olalee, in the upper end of the county, returned a verdict for the plaintiff for s4,000. The case prob- ably will be appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Patient Recayers

Anniston, March Especial Miss Mady E. Bare, secretary to Dr. sG. A. Cryer, county health officer, has re- covered from a recent severe illness and has resumed her duties in the head quarters at the county courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14

.COInpOuIlu ndS uoiic for me. We have h ad six children die almost at birth.
 From one hour to nineteen days is all they have lived. As I was going to have another, 1 took a
 dozen bottles of your Vegetable Com pound and 1 can say
 that it is the great ect medicine on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Enidemic Threatens

Hef1in. March 13.-(Special.) 1.-Two cases of smallpox were reported to the county health board and steps were immediately Two cases of measles were also reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Father Is III

Mobile, March )-Mrs IT.. R. Busch, director of the state child welfare department. arrived in Mobile Sunday. Mrs. Bush came to Mobile to visit her father J. L. Bedsole, who has been i'll for some time. MT. Bedsole has been at an infrmary two weeks, and is rapidly recovering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
New Yorker Decorated

Rome, March 13-Victor Emmanuel has conferred the decoration of grand off cer of the crown of Italy on Conrad wildhagen of New York in recognition of his services during the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-14
Leases In Demand

Decatur, March 13.-(Special.)-Oil leases on large acreages in Lawrence county are
 now being sought by persons interested in the oil development of that county, It
 became known here today. Leases are also being taken in Colbert and Limestone counties.