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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
TO MAKE CHANGES
 IN POLICE SYSTEM

Selma, May 6.-(Special) l)-Council- man l.. D. Porter. in charge of the police investigating committee who are delving into complaints made before the recent meeting of the council, to the effect that the Selma police force was inefficient in many ways, state Saturday afternoon that in the general changes to take place, a new system for the ward police ment will be brought into use, namely the use of the alarm system with boxes on poles. This system, Mir. Porter said, was in use up until about six years ago when it was allowed to go to ruin. An expert will be pro- cured in the near future and the boxes and registering machine at police headquarters put into first class shape, he said.
 The investigation. as carried on so far. by the police committee has brought out no startling evidences of laxity on the part of police officers. although the chief source of com plaint comes from the fact that off cers are not capable of answering calls in the wards. owing to the fact that they cannot hear the police bell. With the installation of the alarm system. the officers will be required to make regular reports into the of flee, Porter said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
FIGURE 3

quite the same apparent path as 1t moved eastward, Figure 2.
 The positions of the planets in September are also shown. On Sep tember 15 Venus has reached it's greatest eastern elongaton and few days later Mercury ls also at It's greatest eastern elongation. after having made a complete revolution in it's orbit and back to the given position. It is unusual to have the two planets near their elongations at the same time The time of the year, however. Is unfavorable.
 We have described these planetary motions in detail The value and in- terest in the discussion will depend upon the faithfulness with which the actual motion in the sky are fol- lowed. To understand Figure 3, re- member that you are on the earth, therefore hold the eye at the point of the figure where the earth is at the time and hold the line to the sun Tn such a position that it will point to the actual sun. Then with the plane of the paper in the plane of the ecllptie the planets positions will be indicated. One could scarcely have better opportunity for this study.
 The planets Jupiter and Saturn are in good positions, as shown on Fig ure 1. Excepting Venus, Jupiter is the brightedt object on the map. Mars Is just below the horizon in tho southeast. It can be seen later in the evening During the month It's distance from the earth decreases from 59,o0o,o00 miles 10 45,000, 900 miles. Its brightness increases from 10 to -1.9 At the end of the month, st will be nearest to the earth and brightest next month A fuller description will be given then.
 SAMUEL C. BARTON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
SELMA MAY HAVE
 OFFICE BUILDING
Plans Are Being Formulated For New Six Story
 Structure

Selma. May -(speeia1)-Pians for modern six-story office build- ing. in the event that the proposi- tion meets with the approval and support of the business people of Selma, will be formulated In the near future. and will be located al the present site of the Varnon Drug com pany and Selma Stationery company. hccording to Deans Weaver. owner of that property Weaver. who arrived
 in Selma a few days ago from his adopted home near Pensacola, Fla stated that the plan originated In his mind following his first sight of the burned building. upon which the pro- posed office building is to be located. the fire occurring a short time ago, resulting in great damage to every office and establishment within it's walls.
 Weaver said that his plans for the building will call for a modern ele- vator system, lighting and heating and will be one of the most com plete buildings of it's size in the south. Ills plans also call for 3 fire proof building. He stated that the conditions under which this building will he erected. is that 1t meets the approval of the people and that the present foundation will come up to the requirements of the city officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
By ROBERT G. HIpEN

At this season when the desire to get out in the open for some sort of frolic becomes more or less acute with the average man who spends his time in office work, it's remark able how many fellows, who know nothing of the art of angling, de- velop the fishing bug. Three-fourths of all men are fishermen in theory, whether they know anything about the subject or not. They are not in the open long before they want to go fishing"
 Within the last month I've had in- Quiries from no less than 50 men from all over Alabama, most of whom were personally unknown to nre, as to where would be a good place to '.go fishing" Some of them said they had read my articles in The Age Herald, and concluded I knew about it.
 It was easy to see most of them had accumulated an immense amount of ignorance on the subject" as learned old university profess sor used to say. They wanted to find good fishing in close proximity to all modern conveniences, as if such
 
 It is comparatively easy to find both, but seldom, if ever, together After angling for 20 years in as many states, I've never found good fishing in the immediate neighbor- hood of elevators, touch bells, fruit salads, and the like.
 And some inquirers wanted to know what kind of tackle and bait to use. as if there are any cut-and- dried rules and regulations in differ ent sections of the country and in the various and sundry character of waters.
 Wants Some Action
 The fact is. fisherman who has learned something of the science sell dom uses minnows, worms or bugs any more. He wants some exercise. action, application of skill, and hence does his fishing wholly with artifi- ci- urres plugs. buck tails, spinners, spoons. flies and other insect imita- tions-whether he casts and trolls with short rod or whips and slashes with a delicate fly rod. By either of these methods he gets a whole some exercise, far more action. a much better study of the haunts, habits and tastes of the fish he seeks anu q litid lot thc dpPAi- cation of skill, while covering 20 times more ground in the same time.
 Any man who learns something of the beauties of casting or whipping and either can be successfully done with little practice and patience will promptly abondom the old-fash ion method of heavy pole and bait whereby the poor fish Is hauled out by main strength and awkwardnes--
 The caster or fly fisher soon learns that time Is wasted in muddy waters. The lure attracts the fish from 20 to 100 feet away. If the water be muddy, the lure is seldom seen six feet distant. Hence the folly of fishing in muddy waters.
 It Is encouraging to note the stead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07

and the best time. very early in spring.
 Q. l want to set out some of the large sweet pepper but I never seem to he able to get the plants to hear much. Can you suggest help? Mrs. IT, Holt
 A. The soil for any pepper must be rich and good cultivation is nec- essary. The main factor with sweet pepper is plenty distance apart. They will not do their maximum crowded near each other or near any other plant Set two and one-half to three feet apart
 Q. have read that copperas ap- piled on flower beds will enhance the beauty or the flowers. If this Is a fact. how do you use it? Miss F., Selma.
 A. Copperas does intensity or ac- centuate the colors in flowers. A tablespoonful powdered up and ap- piled to every two feet square Is generally enough. Work into the soil lightly.
 Q. Is 1t fact that soot Is good for sweet peas? Miss c. F., Flor ence.
 A. Yes. Work freely into the soil around them. It strengthens stem and bloom and gives tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Actual Condition of
 Clearing House Banks
By Assoc,sted Press

New York, May 6.-The actual con dition of the clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows they hold s3Q.736,020 in excess of legal requirements. This is an in- crease of sl7,S24200 from last week. The statement follows:
 Actual conditions; Loans, discounts. etc. si ,017, ,000 decrease. $19. .S63,- 900, Cash In own vaults. members Federal Reserve bank, $6l,SlS,000; in- crease, $14067 000. Reserve in Federal Reserve bank of member banks. $5517 900; increase, s20,224.000. Re serve In own vaults, state bank and truts companies, S7,S4t 900: increase, $2920oo. Reserve in depositaries state banks and trust companies, st0.- 600000. increase. s9i4.000. *Net de- mand deposits. $4.06l S96 GOO; increase. S33,G69.0 .000. Time deposits. $302. SS5.- 900; decrease, $11 ,466000 Circulation. s3425O.0O0; increase sf5,ooO. United states deposits deducted. $60.562, 900. Aggregate reserve. $S0 900; in- crease. $l7,324,200,
 Summary of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York. not included in clearing house state ment. Loans. discounts etc, S653.- 1o7.900; increase, si.936.190 Gold. s5,- 617300; increase. s3100. Currency and bank notes, s16,132,s00 decrease, $31.500. Deposits with Federal Re- serve bank of New York. s54 300; increase, S1,16f ,500. Total depos- it's, seSi .963,600 increase, s945s, Soc Eliminating amounts due from re- serve depositaries and other banks and trust companies in New York and United States: Deposits. $643,555. 600 increase. s2,9i5.20o. Banks. cash ir vault, s25,9S5, TOO. Trust companies cash In vault. S4a.S12 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Steel Market Is Still Restricted

New York, May 6.-The steel mar ket Is still being restricted by the coal strike and operations for the week have been reduced about per cent the production of the steel cor poration being now about 70 per cent of capacity, and independents not over 65 per cent It is expected that further contraction will occur.
 Pig iron also is in an unsettled condition but many expect fur ther reports tending to bring fa- vorable news of the coal strike by July 1. Most of the sales being made are from stock, for prompt shipment.
 Copper has shown a generally firm tone owing to a continued fair de- mand for domestic consumption and a rather better export business. Most of the latter has been for shipment to Germany and France. but China has been a smaller buyer while the recent advance in London has been accompanied by a renewed inquiry from British buyers. None of the producing interests are now reported sellers below the 8 cent basis while some of them arc asking Sc higher ana most or the smaller lots offered seem to have been pretty well cleaned up.
 Zinc has not been very active and prices are 0 shade easier, owing to increased competitor for business. all though this Is partly offset by fair export inquiry.
 Tin advanced slightly on the bull ish showing of the visible supply but later reacted on the isappointing action of London. Consuming de- mand is still light.
 Lead was unchanged as while out side holders are offering prompt a little more freely, no weakness is apparent.
 Anthony remains firm with fair inquiry from consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Casting and Fly Fishing
 Growing in Popularity
Hidden Says First-Class Hotel Accommodations and First-Class Fishing Do Not Go Together-Minnows
 and Worms Rapidly Being Discarded

fly growing popularity of casting and fly fishing. Disciples of these meth ods are rapidly increasing. Few real fishermen bother any more with minnow buckets and worm cans Both are crude, dull and uninteresting Nothing is more absurd ar discour- aging than to witness a big lazy man sit for hours beside mill-pond watching a float and now and then hauling out bream or goggle-eye with a great bamboo weighing five times as much as the fish. Thers s as much difference between that ana fly fishing as between stage coach and airplane travel
 A week q. :, ago I WAS with a friend casting at East Lake. We were out for fresh air and exercise and expected little reward beyond trying out the movements of several new lures sent us for testing Two bamboo fishermen with angle worms sat in one place on the bank. Finally one float went under, and such a commotion as there was! The fisher mn thew his great pole behind him, seized his line and hand over hand hauled out mud carp about pound in weight. My friends. countenance  amusement and contempt.
 Well. what do you think of that?" he asked. T suppose you have defi- mite opinion of that so~t of ifs er- man. eh?'
 Story of the General
 Yes" I replied. Tt can be best illustrated by scene I once wit messed. In another city lived re- tired general. sort o. privileged character because of his aee and mill itary record. who was conceded to be an authority on local realty VI ues. In suit over some water front prop erty, he candidly testified he didn't think 1t was worth d-n. Passing the court house the following day and noting that the suit was still in progress. he requested that he. be permitted to amend his testimoney of tn prcce ing day. Given the privi- lere. he remarked: Yesterda.- I sai l didn't think that property was worth d--n. I want to change that by saying l think I great overesti- mated it."
 Now that I've switched into the field ( na: rative. let's tell one a friend helped 10 develop when we were trout fishing in the Rockies. I was telling him of the story in St.. Paul newspaper of the great monster captured off the Florida oast sev- eral years ago after a three-days fight that covered a distance of a hundred miles. The huge fish, so the story went on was mounted and was on es..-ititioe in several cities in the middle west
 How much did the fish weigh?" asked my friend.
 Thirty thousand pounds, according to published accounts" I replied.
 Pretty good sized one." drawled my friend. Then with a twinkle: T suspect that was he mate to the one I was batting wi.h down there last winter"
 This ought to hold the fisl yarn bunch for while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Considerable Buying In Cotton Goods
 As Staple Goes Up
By Associated Press

New York. May 6-The sharp rise in raw cotton brought on consider able buying in cotton goods markets in the wholesale and manufacturing divisions. Prices were advanced. largely because of the need of mills for higner values to protect them against loss on production and not in consequence of any higher bidding on the part of buyers. The latter purchased moderately and generally for delivery in the next two to three months. Many iobbers who had been delaying fall engagements of staple cotton goods began to buy more liberal1y.
 The slow retail and the continued price resistance on the part of eoa- sumers. served te hold down ten deney. t. lift prices of cloths rapidly and if the cotton markets are sus- tained on the higher levels reached, it is believed that further buying Will take place and further cloth advances will be announced, Print cloths, sheettngs. bleached cottons and other staples were advanced from A to isc yard. 1t is the opinion in the markets that the volume of business done will prevent further eurtailmaat of cotton goods output
 The strike in New England mills continues and the scarcity brought on by enrtailment of output Is begin ning to be noticed in the trade. There has not been as much business done on finished as on unfinished lines out the action of the iohbers in the last two or three days Is taken to indicate growing confidence in the probability of higher prices for time at least.
 Prices quoted in primary channels are as follows:
 Print cloths, sS-inch 6ix64's, 34c; 64x6os. 6isc; 3S-inch 64x64's, sAe; brown sheetings southern standards. II tac to l2c; ticking, s-ounce staples, 25c nominal; staple ginghams, 161sc; denim, Bounce lie; prints, llc; dress ginghams, 29n22i2c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Fear For Safety of
 Admission People Now
 Liuing at Tien Tsin

Anniston. May -(Special.) and Mrs. Norman H. Pitman Gucy !. Ayers) of this city, are stationed at Tien Tsin, China. and their Anniston relatives and friends are much con- acerned for their safety since the fierce fighting around that town. ' Mrs Pitman is a daughter of Dr. zsard Mrs. T. w. Ayers medical mis- --sionaries to China. and who are lo- -scated at Hwangs M:en, and a sister -$of Capt. Harry M. Ayers. publisher of 1 the Anniston Star. Professor Pitman Is at the head of the English depart ment of the Pei Yang university.
 Professor Putnam spent last year in Anniston, renewing many pleasant acquaintances among Alabama people during that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
 OFFICERS WILL KILL ALL UNMUZZlED DOGS

Meridian. May 6.--(special) l)-By order of pr. R. I. Wilson. county health officer, and pr. T. ]. Hous- ton. city health officer, through au- thority of the state board Of health
 all unmuzzled dogs allowed to run at large in the city of Meredian and Lauderdale county will be killed. the drastic measure becoming effective today. The order has been made necessary for the public safety. 1t is said, because several dogs declared to have been afflicted with rabies had bitten several other dogs and infection of many animals is feared
 Several citizens are now under Pasteur treatment and there is con siderable uneasiness about the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07

Is too much reptition of the same questions and answers
 @. Would it hurt a lawn to fer tilize 1t this late? c. J.. R. F. D. 3.
 A. No, but use some fertilizer like bone meal that would not burn or injure the grass
 Q. l am trying to sod steep em- bankment-what is a good plan to hold the sod until It gets set? H.
 A. Anchor 1t down by stretching and begging down wire at distances that will prevent washing or slid ing. Magnolia now? Mrs. w, R. F. D., Lincoln.
 A. Not likely. If you try, remove all foliage, cut back severely and take up carefully all the roots you can in transplanting.
 .. How do you treat achyranthes? Miss NJ. Valley Head.
 A. This foliage plant Is closely akin to coleus and grown in the same manner. They should be kept pruned to the size or shape wanted.
 .. l met some men in the woods ~-oetA1o 1P AooAo iihc lnc OHe ell closed What Is it god for? B. J., Valley Head.
 A. The sample is ginseng, and such roots. when properly dried. bring four to six dollars per pound. It has no medicinal value but the Chinese pay fabulous prices for it and attribute all sorts of virtues to the root.
 Q. l saw the other day in South Alabama. a beautiful climbing rose with large single blooms of a hand some pink color. 1 want to get hold of this. What could it be? Mrs. l.. C., North Birmingham.
 A. Evidently Cherokee Pink. It Is a vigorous runner. early to bloom, lasts about two months, foliage evergreen, bright and glossy.
 Q. What is club moss? Mrs. C., Nauvoo.
 A. A trailing species of Lycopodi- um. It is dried and appears on the market as Christmas green, used for festooning. It Is sometimes called sulphur moss from its yield of Ly- copodium
 Q. I enclose specimen of white rose I bought last year for Frau Kare Druski Is it true to label? Mrs. N. Columbus, Ga.
 A. No, it is not large or full enough for Druschki. It could be several different sorts but looks more like white Killarney than any thing else. It is often difficult to identify single blooms removed from the plant.
 Q. I inclose one COW pea. Can you tell wha. it is and where I can get the seed. and if possible, the price? H. A.. Winfield.
 A. It is known in some sections as tho Bunch cream crowder. an un- usually good eating sort. I don't happen to know where the seed could be had.
 Q. My Paul Neyron roses don't seem as large as they use to be. Do they need fertilizer? Mrs. G. Troy.
 A. They may need fertilizer. but in most cases. decline in size of bloom Is due to a surplus of growth. All hybrid perpetual roses should be ssversiy cut back every year or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
FREE FROM DREAD ]. OF PILESNOW
Resident of Toledo, Ohio, Says He E: Was Entirely Cured By Simple <. Home Treatment

I After suffering from Piles many years. stored to health by the remarkable diseov- cry of W. R. Darlington, Kansas City, Mo. Mr Moorhead writes:
 T received your ten days trial Pile Remedy and took 1t according to dirsc- tions. It certainly did the work satisfae- torily and now feel entirely cured"
 Thousands of othars have had equal suc- cess with this wonderful trsatmekt. So confident is Mir. Darlington that his trsat- msnt will cure any ease of Piies-ehronie or aeuts-no matter how long standins- that bi9 vs,oo trsatmsnt wiil be ssns sb- spluts,y Frss on rsqusst. Simply writs 4r. Darlington. lSl Kuro Bldg., Kansas 0ttys Mo. and tho free trsatment will be 0ailsd by rsturn parcel poet under plain wrapper. .Costs nothing 4 t does not Ca s ease and how lens aefiisSsd.-Xdv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Garden Calendar for May

GardenPlan
  k radishe squashes tomatoes and urn Set and other plants.
 Crop-Corn, clover grasses pasture mixtures mets peanuts, spraying disease and insects and de- Don't overlook orchard and all plants safe the all flower those needing it. Set ferns Get the soil in condition for planting activity M the Keep closely patch spots with soil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
COURT IN SESSION
Criminal Docket Will Be Taken
 Up Monday

Selma, May 6.-(Special. )--Having completed the civil docket during the past week. the Dallas county circuit court now in session here will begin trying criminal cases Monday morn ing at 10 o'clock. with one of the largest number of cases scheduled for trial In number of years. The principal cases to be tried are those of alleged moonshlners and violators of the prohibition law, there being 27 of the first cases and 2s of the latter.
 There are also large number of cases of burglary and grand larceny scheduled to be heard during the week. also cases of carrying con- cealed weapons and larceny. Only two cases of murder will be tried. they being those of George Campbell and Tom Sanders. alleged to have killed a negro woman near here about two months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
TWO BOUND OVER

Anniston, May 6.--tSpecial.1 1-Ar- thur and L. J. Sampler, the TWO ne- groes arrested while burglaring the store of j.. C. Lagrone at Iron City last Sunday. and brought to the city by MT. Lagrone and Fred Faulkner, were bound over in county court Fri day to await grand jury action. their bonds being set at $500 each by-Judse Thomas w. Coleman.
 Robert Martin was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to SO days at hard labor following his conviction under charge of carrying concealed weapons.
 Eugene Jackson was fined $50 and costs under charge of violating the prohibition law, a similar case against Arthur Lehorn being dis missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
ANNIST0N INDEPENDENTS
 HAVE THREE BIG GAMES

Anniston, May 6.-(specia..)-Re- ginning with tomorrow afternoon, when they meet the Camp Mcclellan soldiers on the camp diamond, Man ager Robertson has arranged a three game schedule for the Anniston Inde- pendents for the coming week.
 The other two games are with the Gadsden Independents. in Gadsd sn. and the fast SYlacauga team on the local diamond,f Both of these teams are undefeated so far this season, and the local players are hoping to turn both of them back in the coming bat ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
-
 HENLEY RETURNS

Anniston, May 6. - Special )- John C.. Henley, president of the board of trustees of the Alabama Presbyterian college and Dr. H. NJ. Mcffett. a member of the board. have returned to Birmingham after a conference with Dr. David Park and other officials of the local coll iege. Plans for the years work by the local college were discussed by the Birmingham visitors, and will be presented to the meeting of the official board to be held on Fri day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
GREEK STEAMER SEIZED

Constantinople. May 6.--The Greek steamer Enosis. repatriating so Greek families from Novorossisk. has been stopped in the Black Sea by two Turkish nationalist gunboats and taken to Trebizond. The passengers were mostly Ottoman Greeks who had sought refuge in Russia during the war. Greek warships have sailed into the Black Sea to obtain the re- lease of the steamer and her passsn-