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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13

try there Is hardly spot in the old forests ten yards square where there Is not stump, generally cut very high above the roots, while the ground Is filtered with branches, which make it almost impossible for the grazing herds to pass The dry brush left strewn about has fed uni- versal fires, and during the last years few days in the autumn have been clear of smoke from them. In many cases the peasants themselves set fire to the woods, as was the case on our estate, and they would not let the state farm manager ex- tirguish the flames. Their idea was that they could then plough this land and raise two or three crops on 1t without the expense of fertilizer, afterward abandoning 1t and letting 1t lie a black, unsightly ruin, where for scores of years no trees will grow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
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 The day breaks clear, And from behind lace curtains rawa And tied with ribbons blue, A wan face peers. With maiden's fear-filled eyes, Lest tiny clouds obscure the sun. From out the chrysalis of dreams She springs full-fledged, And takes the crown of womanhood Today, her wedding day; And through the night no sleep has
 come She lcraved full time. alone and un-
 disturbed To say farewell to girlhoods golden
 hours, And memories she held most dear. And no sound came to break the spell Save now and then the muffled tit-
 tering Of radiant bridesmaids Who came on cushioned toes To peep. and tap. and run away; And in their wake came tinklinS
 laughter, The echo of their leaving. Her wedding day The end of all those moonlit nights When in a pulsing trance, And sitting close, enraptured, She hardened to his full mans voice. The flrSI rev months III PiSdAAhe Y And vowing as all lovers VOW, Lost in the spell of maiden's lure. Entangled in her graces. Then came the night she whispered
 ''yes;'' His burning kiss must ever dwell In memorys hall. Then came the planning. For lovers cannot usher clouds for-
 ever, But must awake, with open eyes, Take soundings of the future. And he had met her every test, So generous, so manly, And sitting close beneath the starA Life's golden years spread out before
 them; The paths their untried feet would
 tread Would be but paths of glory. And every maiden has these dreams. And hears the same old story; Though oftentimes they come to
 naught, Still happy is the planning. So, unafraid she stakes her all, In sight of Him who notes tha fall Of every sparrow; It is her wedding day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
OREGON PASSES
 SCHOOL MEASURE
New Law Requires All Chil. dren to Attend State
 Institutions
By Arsociaren Prens

San Francisco, November 12.-Cali- fornia's adoption of prohibition en- forcement, Oregon's restrictions on and other private schools, Nevada's decision not to change it's license laws and Montana's probable authori- zation of the pari-mutuel system of betting on horse races are among the outstanding decisions on legislation taken by the voters in far western states at last Tuesdays election. Californias measure makes the eighteenth amendment to thes federal constitution and the Volstead act, or whatever other enforcement legisla- ton may be passed by Congress, part of the Califc mia statutes. Attend Public Schools Oregon's new law requires chil- dren between the ages of eight and sixteen years to attend public schools, except that those physically incapa- ble. those who have completed the eighth grade and those who live at inconvenient distances or are taught by parents CT private teachers, are exempt. These, however. must have their education supervised by the state.
 A majority of more than 15,000 was given the act, despite previous oppo- sition of Catholic societies, of lay men and many clergymen and repre- sentative citizens of varied faiths. The Catholics termed 1t direct slap at their denominatie n and it's educa- tional methods. The Masonic order took no stand in the controversy, but many champions of the measure were Scottish Rite Masons. The Ku Klux Klan admittedly was in favor of the proposed law.
 Divorce Law Beaten
 A proposal to make Nevada resi- dence as a requirement. for divorce one year instead of six months was beaten by majority estimated at more than $500. while another propo- sition of the ballot. which. in effect, ratifies the present Nevada divorce laws and forbids altering them for a period of three years. had a ma Jority of about S.200
 The Montana initiative to allow the use of pari-mutuel betting machines for horse races at state and county fairs apparently was carried as It had majority of S.1S3 with 45,100 votes reported.
 A soldiers bonus was passed by the Montana legislature with a $500 majority and the California voters approved acts of the legislature call ing for the issuance of bonds up to S10.000.000 to enable veterans to buy farms and homes on easy terms.
 Medical Questions
 The voters in several far western states expressed their opinion or qdestions of medical attention and public health. Osteopaths and chiro- practcrs were given the right in California to have licenses issued by examining boards of their own, in stead of by the state board of medi- cal examiners. Anti-vivisection meas ures were defeated In California and Colorado, and an attempt in Wash ington to prohibit the proposed ex- animation of school children except with the parents consent also was lost.
 An ambitious public ownership plan for California, by which the state was to undertake the development tf all it's hydroelectric and water re- sources. issuing bonds up to s500,- 900. .000, as needed for the work. was lost by more than two to one ma jority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
rLoWER-DIsPLAY HOLDER

Flower pots-of any size may be placed in an adjustable display hold CT for use in florists shops, at wed- dings and receptions, for window trimming. and the like. The holder shown and described in Popular Me- chanics Magazine, permits the potted plant to be exhibited at various an- gles. or in an upright position, or even to be whirled around on the stand without danger of being thrown out. The fixtures are so con- structed that the metal framework can be easily wrapped or draped if a further decorative effect is de- sired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
AFFIDAVIT DENIES
 STORY 0F WITNESS
Mrs. Russell Denies That Mrs. Gibson Was Upon Scene m of Murder
By Associated Press

New Brunswick, N. J., November12 An affidavit refuting the story Of Mrs. Jane Gibson. farmer, of what she saw on the Phillips farm on the night of September IA last, when the Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Reinhardt Mills were mur- dered, has been obtained from a neighbor of Mrs. Gibson's and given to the authorities, attorneys for the rector's widow announced tonight
 The affidavit is signed by Mrs. Nell lie L. Russell, whose home is near that of the self-styled witness of the Hall-Mills murder It sets forth on the night of September IA during the time that Mrs. Gibson said in her statement that she was near the scene of the shootin, she was at the home of Mrs Russel.
 Mir. Pfeiffer said that the affidvait had been obtained after Mrs. Russell had written to Mrs. Hall telling her that Mrs. Gibson was not on the farm when she had said she was Mrs. Hall, he said. received the following letter november (:
 Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall,
 Madam In regard to September 14, Mrs. Jane Gibson was not at the Phillips farm at 10 o'clock. She came oNcI al " UT iillle DeIOTe to lSii me she had taken my dog from a man on Hamilton road. She sat on the step of my shanty a while and gave her s1 for keeping my dog. Then went with her to her home and got the dog. We talked awhile and then I went home at Il o'clock"
 The affidavit, in substance is the same as the letter.
 In the absence of Deputy Attorney General Mott, special prosecutor, or any of his wides, no information in regard to what action would be taken on the affidavit could be obtained. Mir Mott was. in conference in Newark with other officials, it was learned. on plans for taking the case before the grand jury. It was the intention of the officials. 1t had been reported, to ask for indictments against the woman and two men named in Mrs. Gibson's statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
COTTON GINNED

Huntsville. November 12-(Spe- cial. )-Cotton ginnings for this year up until November 1 are 24,7S2 bales compared to 25.7s9 bales of the same date of last year. Charles R.. Williams, satistician for the depart ment of commerce, compiled the fig ures and this will probably show Madison county's crop for this year between 2s,00o and S0.000. as some cotton is always ginned after Mo- yember l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
SON sUCCEEDs BRADLEY

Huntsville. November 12.-(Spe- cial. )--Joseph J. Bradley. Jr.. who has succeeded the late J. J. Bradley as agent for the Merrimack Manu- facturing companies in this city, has returned from Boston, where he has been in conference with the directors and officers of the great mill con- cern. Mir. Bradley will retire as a member of the Newman & Bradley Cotton company of which he has been member for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
Forests Under the Bolsheviki Emma Ponafidine. in the Va

Emma Ponafidine. in the Yale
 Review
 No picture of the Bolsheviki policy towards the land would be complete without a word about the forests. They are not the least pitiful part of dying Russia today. Formerly the majority of the forests belonged to the state and church. about one third to private individuals. and a smaller amount to the peasant communes. In the general rush for liberty and land, the forests were the chief objective of the peasants. aud for time they profited to the full by the general ch oas. The woodland was not divided among them. but they were allowed to cut as much wood as they could. Accordingly. they let their own tim Der stand and threw themselves wantonly upon those magnificent forests that were tho pride and the wealth of Russia. Fine mast pines were cut down for fircwood. large trees felled and the small part that happened to be needed taken while the rest was left to rot, To lover Of woods. mora pitisul sight cannot bs ina aginea-A our part of the coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
PoPuLAR FICTION
n, Forhes Magazine.

From Forbes Magazine.
 The conversation arifted to the discussion of recent fiction and some- one remarked: What is the title of the book, that has been so popular lately, which sounds something like Main Street?"
 The quick reply came In even tones: "Bradsrreet."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
HAGUE SEA RULES GAIN FAVOR

HAGUE SEA RULES GAIN FAVOR
 According to The Nations Busi- ness, the Hague rules are getting along in the world In England they have undergone some alteration and appeared under the rifle of Rules for the Carriage of Goods by Sea-" Dr. September they were discussed before the shipping board, which had in vited shippers. marine insurance un- derwriters, steamship owners, and every one else with an interest in tho question about the exact liability incurred by a steamer when 1t un- dertakes to transport your goods and mine.
 The hearings before the shipping board were preliminary to meeting being held in London this month by the committee which originally drafted the Hague rules, and to the subsequent maritime conference to be held at Brussels upon the invita- ton of the Belgian government. This conference will be official, in that it will be composed wholly of delegates of governments. The United States will be represented by two delegates. The Brussels conference. too. will have the Hague rules before it.
 This Is natural, because there is no more important question in the minds of vessel-owners and shippers than the terms and conditions upon which cargo Is transported. The events of this autumn are likely to advance the purposes the Hague rules arc meant to serve--eQuity and uni formity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
CELEBRATE ARMIsTICE

Huntsville. November 12.-(spe- cial. )-Armistice Day was observed here Saturday when the people of the city and the Grace club held ap- propriate exercises at the Grand theatre. Howard Johnson was the orator of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
TaUadega Glad That
 Amendment Passed

Talladega. November 12-(Special.) At meeting of the city commission Saturday morning resolution of thanks were passed to H. l.. Me- Elderry, chairman of the committee. to put over the water amendment for Talladega, and also the valuable work done by former residents in Birmingham. It has been stated thet the finest spirit shown in the cam paign was the loyalty of former residents of Talladega in Birming- ham.
 The commission also called a Joint meeting for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock of the city commission, the Talladega Light and Water commits sion and the citizens committee, at which time the question of a new water supply for Talladega will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
)S OF CHRISTIANS LN ASIA MINOR FLEEING FROM TURK
THE WEATHER
By Associated Pres.

Washington, November 12.--Ala- bama and Mississippi Showers and much cooler Monday; Tuesday clear and colder.
 Tennessee: Rain and colder Mon- day; Tuesday clearing and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
DEATHS

The Rev. Sterling Henderson--Age SS. died at his residence. 2325 Avenue G, Sunday morning. Funeral serv- ices will be held at the Fifth ave- nue parlors of Vice at ? o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial will be at Walkers chapel The Rev. Hem derson Is survived by his widow, four sons. Andrew Henderson, Otto Henderson, Fred Henderson and Ralph Henderson. all of Birming- ham, and three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Bryant, Mrs. V. c. Hammell and Mrs. T. J. Jackson, Memphis.
 Mrs. l.. J. Diilon-Aged 55, died at her residence, 924 Twelfth street. south, Saturday night after an ill., ness of several months. She is sur vived by her husband. L. I. Dillon; one daughter, Mrs. Balmer Hill of Birmingham; one son, Edwin l.. Dillon of Lynchburg, Va.; two sis ters, Mrs. o. E. Pritchard and Mrs. w. S. Ayers. Funeral will be held at residence Monday morning a. 10:3o o'clock. Burial will be at Elmwood, with Johns In charge. w. l.. Crane, Jr.-One month, infant son of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Crane, 2225 Thirty-third avenue, north, died Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held at the resi- dence at 2:30 o'clock Monday after noon. Burial in Elmwood ceme- tery. Brown in charge.
 Mrs. Barbara Carlisle Roddam-Age 35. died Sunday afternoon at resi- dence at Centerpoint. Survived by husband, E. F. Roddam and two children. Funeral services at II o'clock Monday morning at resi- dence. Burial at Taylor's chapel cemetery, Vice In charge.
 F. G. AuIt-Age 61. died at local in- firmary Sunday night Funeral services will be announced later by Lige Loy. Survived by wife and one daughter. Mrs. C. E. Bennett of Atlanta. MT. Ault was for 20 years connected with Moore & Handley Hardware company as salesman. Marvin SfIas Henry-Age 28, died at local infirmary Saturday Funeral services were held Sunday after noon at 1880 o'clock at Lige Loy's chapel. Burial was at Argo ceme- tery. Survived by wife. one daugh- ter and parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. E. Henry, 1925 Seventh avenue, north, one brother. and three sisters, all of Birmingham.
 J.. w. Hardesty-Died at Jackson, Miss. Friday. Funeral services were held at residence. 115 Sixtieth street, north. Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Burial at Forest Hill cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13

D. c. HORTON. Observer. Summary of observations made at sta tons of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m.. 90th meridian time. November 12 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13

J. w. Hardesty-Died at Jackson. Miss, Friday Funeral services were held at residence, 115 Sixtieth
 street. north. Sunday afternoon, at o'clock. Burial at Forest Hill
 cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-13
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The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10

Conflict" Priscilla Deans first pie will be seen at the Empress Theater tonight. It rings true to it's name from beginning to end, for it is brimful of excitement, suspense and the uncer- tainty which go to make up a superior picture
 The story deals with a young girl, Dorcas Remalie, who is forced from life of ease and luxury to one of un- happiness and uncertainty. Under the strict surveillance of Miss Labo, her uncles housekeeper, she is thrust into an atmosphere of hypocritical piety. Unhappy and rebellious, she gradually senses the impending evil which is slowly creeping upon her.
 A beautiful demonstration of a wo- mans love for her sweetheart is found in this picture, which will last long in the memory of every audience.
 There is a great deal of food for thought in the character of John Rem allie, who, under the pretense of re- ligion, develops into a religious fla natc whose idea of piety reeks of sham and hypocrisy. He fools himself worst of all into the belief that he is religious, for he lacks all understand ing of human nature and has smoth- cred the natural love for his fellowmen by his false beliefs and standards.
 The result of the clashing of differ ent temperaments brings about some highly dramatic situations which are promised to cause the audience thrills i of new and distinct type.
 Miss Dean is supported by strong cast, including Herbert Rawlinson, Ed Connolly, Hector Sarno, Martha Mat 1 tox, Olah Norman, l.. c. ShumWay' Sam Allen, E. F. Anderson Mllt Brown and Bill Gillis.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10

R. D. Reese, who accompanied the first shipment of humpy salmon eggs "~ th" Alomeda as far as Juneau, re turned to Cordova on the Watson this morning
 Miss Mert Gentry and Miss Madge Rogers were Cordova passengers on the Watson this morning from the states, and left on this mornings local for Kennecott.
 MT. and Mrs. Floyd Reid, who have spent the summer in the Dan Greek mining district, were Cordova arrivals on yesterdays train and will leave for the states on the Northwestern.
 Commencing tomorrow October 1( and lasting for three days, the Cor, dova Dry Goods store will hold g bargain dollar sale. Come and see what you can get for dollar. 9-3t
 No definite time has been set fol the arrival of the Admiral Evans from the westward up to the time of going to press, although it is expected the boat will arrive sometime tomorrow
 w. M Goodwin, who has spent the past year in the states, returned tC Cordova on the Admiral Watson this morning and will leave on one of the next boats f1- E2talla where he will resume his position with Chas. Auer
 G. Howard Birch and wife and Miss Emily Birch, who have spent the sum mer at Dan Creek, where MT. Birch has extensive holdings, arrived in Cor dova on yesterday afternoons train from the interior and will leave on the Northwestern, en route to their home in New York.
 The s. s. Admiral Watson arrived from the south at 4:30 this morning with the following passengers for Cor dova: w. M Goodwin, R. D. Reese Harry Nelson, Mert Gentry, Madge Rogers, Ely Rapaiach, Matt Toslok, F, Barsten, F. Barsten, c. Mcleod. The Watson departed for the westward at 6:3O a. m. with the following passen gers: Mrs. Chas Swanson, L. s. Mil Ian, Oscar Olson for Valdez; Mrs. Florence Sullivan, Harry Grilland, K. kilady, J. Kaest, o. Link for Seward :; E. Thormant, c. L. Richards, c. An derson, H. Stern for Latouche, and Frank H. Foster for Anchorage.
 Many bargains for One Dollar at the Cordova Dry Goods Store. Sale commences tomorrow and lasts fo1 three days, 9-3t
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10
IN CORDOVA FOR WINTER

Mrs. M. M. Cole, editor of the Mccarthy News, arrived in Cordova on yesterdays train to spend the winter, her two daughters, Misses Catherine and Margaret Cole, having entered the Cordova schools. Mrs. Cole has taken the Thomas Scott home on Third street, where she and her daughters will be joined by MT. Cole about the fifteenth of No, vember
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10
R OCU7 T
 NHpe:2z1z

c. l.. Richards was a passenger on the Watson this morning for La touche.
 Let your morning dailies consist of Swift's Premium Bacon and Brook, field Eggs.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Cordova Athletic Club will be held this evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 Attorney Frank H. Foster left on the Admiral Watson this morning for a business trip to Anchorage.
 w. A. Eberley, of Katalla, is Cor dova visitor, having arrived from the oil city late yesterday evening.
 Carl Sindling and wife of Katalla are Cordova visitors, having arrived on their own boat late yesterday.
 The Blum -ONeill stock is complete in ladies' and mems suction sole shoes, mems basket ball trunks and all wool jersey vests.
 Jas. Mcconnell, who has spent the past year at Chitina and Strelna, ar rived in Cordova on the local yester- day afternoon.
 All sorts of bargains for one dollar at the Cordova Dry Goods Store October 10, II and 12. Drop in and look them over. 9-3t
 Jas. P. Gaskill, who is interested in the Green Group at Mccarthy, arrived in Cordova from the interior on the local yesterday afternoon.
 Geo c. Hazelet, who has spent the past summer at the Chilcat Oil Con- pany's property near Katalla, re- turned to Cordova last night.
 Mrs. Florence Sullivan was a pass enger on the Watson this morning for Seward, where she will join her hus- band who has temporarily located there.
 The City Bakery has made ar engagements so that Cordovans can have hot bread every afternoon. Ask your grocer for it, or call at the bakery. 2-1.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10
WARNING

Blasting is now in progress on the line of the road being constructed along the shore of Eyak Lake. The contractors will take every precau- tion to warn the public when blast is about to be fired. Red flags will be displayed on each side of lhs blast in as conspicuous places as possible. The general public Is asked to cooper ate for the safety of all concerned by keeping a lookout for these danger signals and by Keeping considerable distance from that shore of the lake when boating.
 SEEMS ( CARLSON, Contractors
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10
EAMSHIP MEDON IN PORT

The steamer Medon, 2071 net tons, the recent purchase of the Alaska Steamship Company, is in port unloading lumber, explosives and gen eral freight from Seattle, and prepar- ing to take on a load of ore for the return trip. The Medon will go as far west as Anchorage
 The Medon has the largest cargo capacity of any freighter that has plicG Alaskan waters. She was built in the yards of the Hanlon Drydock Con- pany, of Oakland, and launched in Au, gust, 1920. She is of the same type as the steamer Meridian, Jeptha, and Derblav, of the Shipping Board, from whom she was purchased by the Alas ka Steamship Company. The Medon is 32O feet, nine inches long, of 1850 tons. She has never been in commits sion before her recent purchase, hay ing been laid up soon after her com pletion in the Hanlon yards.
 The Cordova Athletic Club will holds it's regular monthly business meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Swift's Silverleaf Brand Pure Lard represents quality. Use it for all cooking purposes. Accept no sub stitute.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10
K. OF p. NOTICE

There will be a meeting of the K. of P's Tuesday evening at $ o'clock. All members urged to be present.
 CHAs. JOHNSON, Sec.
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The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10

Progressive dealers handle Swift's Premium Hams and Bacon. Accept no substitute. .,,. g.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10
ATTENTION ATHLETIC CLUB
 MEMBERS!

Our stock is complete in ladies' and mems suction sole shoes, mems bas ket ball trunks and all wool jersey vests.
 BLUM-ONEILL COMPANY.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-10-10

R. D. Reese, who accompanied the first shipment of humpy salmon eggs "~ tho Alomeda as far as Juneau, re- turned to Cordova on the Watson this morning.