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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
GROWERS IF FRUIT. HEAVY LOSERS BY FROST IF SPRING
American Farm Bureau Off, Cials Finds Conditions
 Rather Gloomy

CHICAGO, April 3.-A curtailed winter wheat crop. and almost com plete ruin of the early fruits, with the resultant loss of millions of dol lars to farmers and fruit growers, Is the toll of the alternating spurts of spring and winter weather which kept the south and the middle west guessing throughout March, Amer ican Farm Bureau officials declared Tuesday.
 snows market review from the U. $. Agricultural Bureau at Washing ton said the winter wheat crop had been greatly benefited by the rigid temperature. and the yield would be large. But thaws. followed these snows. the Farm Bureau experts say, and played havoc with the crops.
 The wheat crop in Nebraska is practically a total loss." one official said. The small amount that has been saved will not last long with this different kind of weather
 Early peach. plum and pear blossoms in Oklahoma and Texas frost. Oats in Oklahoma were dam aged. The wheat crop there was re- ported benefited to some extent by heavy moisture. and in fact. this alone Is believed to have saved 1t.
 One Nebraska farmer visiting the farm bureau offices here. declared his entire wheat crop, as well as that of his neighbors for miles around was rotting in the fields, roots were lifted out by the heavy frosts, and lacked the aid of heavy snows to conserve them. this farmer said. Losses In Mississippi.
 Kansas wheat was not seriously damaged, according to reports here. and in the south. the wheat crop was reported in fair condition but Mississippi fruit growers have re- ported that the greatest loss in 30 years by frosts and cold.
 Corn and cotton is being planed In the gulf states. Corn already planted in the south was heavily damaged by the last weeks cold. Heavy rains in the south have also slowed up early spring planting of cotton plants. Texas planters espec-
 Planting of corn in the middlewest- ern states may be delayed by the lateness of the spring thaw, 1t was announced. This Is not expected to cause a curtailment of the corn crop, however, unless the thawing is delayed too long.
 Wheat price fluctuations on the board of trade here are credited by Farm Bureau heads to the serious ruin brought to the winter wheat yield. Although prices ranged fairly steadily for Monday and Tuesday, the effects of the unfavorable reports upon traders was seen last week. when the market was very unsteady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
.FL0GGING M AY G0|
 T0FEDERAL COURTS
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Jail, while George Moore, the sew enth man, former street commits soner, is inexperienced Moore Is under indictment on charges of ob taining money under false pretenses His attorney, Clarence Mullins, said Tuesday that Moore left Birming gham about three weeks ago to accept a position with a railroad in Kansas. Cargo Released on Bond.
 Cargo is the latest suspect in the case to be released on bond. He was released at 2 o'clock Tuesday after noon on bonds totaling $3.000. The bonds stated his offenses as kidnap- ing and assault with intent to mur- der. Ford was released on bond Mon day night after similar charges had been placed against him.
 A mystery of lost warrants trou bled county officers Tuesday. Bonds for Ford and Cargo were sent to the sheriffs office for approval, but they were unaccompanied by warrants charging the two men with offenses named in th/ bonds. A search failed, to locate the warrants.
 Officers conducting the investi2a- tion of the flogging refused Tuesday to comment on progress made in the clearing up of the mystery. Solicitor Jim Davis and M. E. McDuff replied, Nothing new" when asked about the case. MT. Davis denied runors that he would ask for change of venue when the ce/es came to trial. The officers appeared to be marking time until the grand jury meets Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
BAPTIST ROUNDUP HELD
A'""'nent Speakers Attend Meeting
 At Alabny-Decatur

ALBANY, Ala. April 3.-(SpeciaD baptists Of North Alabama. who had neen nere attending the roundup" meeting at the Central Rantist cnurch today were en route home after an enthusiastic gathering Mon cay.
 Among the prominent sneakers at the meetins were: Dr. l.. R. Scar borough of Fort Worth, Tex; D. B. '. Henning of Atlanta: pr. w. NJ. B.ackwelder of Huntsville. k. l.. Motley of Florence. Dr. J. o. Will rams of Athens. Rev. ]. R. Stuckey Of Sheffield, Rev. NJ. P. Edwards of Bennett of Montgomery.
 pr: Scarsborough is president of the southwestern Baptist seminary at Fort worth and is chairman of the commission wtich planned and pushed to completion the s75.000, 900 campaign among Baptists of the south, which campaign proved, it was said, to be one of the marvels o fthe religious world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
100000 LEAD SWEEPS DIVER INTO OFFICE
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 ton took no active part in the cam paign.
 Today at republican headquarters leaders charged that Mayor Thomp- son organization had sWupe aI- most solidly to the support of Judge Dever. 8
 The campaign, like the election. was qIiet and aroused little of the interest that has been manifested in former elections.
 w nile there were a few reports of disorder. including fights, sluggings and kidnappngs of election watch CTS. and each side preferred charges of illegal voting~in certain precincts. the election was unusually free from the many acts of lawlessness that have characterized elections in other years.
 Elect Republican.
 The republicans were successful in the Second congressional district, electing their candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rep resentative James R. Mann. Morton D. Hull had a lead of over $500, with 175 precincts out of 355 report Ing. The vote from these precincts was; Hull. 2s,ss5; Barrett OHara, democrat, 20.199. Seymour Stedman, socialist. had 2.569 votes.
 One of the surprises of the mayor atty campaign was the vote given to William A. Cunnea. socialist can didate, who. 1t was estimated, would get close to 10000 votes. the larg- est vote the socialists have mus tered before being in the neighbor- hood of 25.000.
 Twenty aldermen were elected to- day on a partisan ticket.
 Judge Dever was born in Massa- chusetts In 1862 and came to Chi cago in 1887. being later admitted to the bar. He served several terms as alderman in 1910 and was elected a judge of the superior court of Cook county. being reelected in 1916 and again last June. He also served as presiding justice in the main ap pellate court for the northern dis trict of Illinois
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
DIVORCE HEARING IS' POSTPONED BY JUDGE.
Actress Seeks to Defend Herself
 Against Farrar's Charges

NEW YORK, April 3.-The divorce suit instituted against Lou Tellegan by Geraldine Farrar was halted to- day while Miss Stella Larrimore. 19- year-old actress, named as one of the correspondents, made frutless effort to obtain a jury trial of charges involving her name. Coun sel for Miss Larrimore. however, ob tained a postponement until next Monday of further referee hearings, pending an appeal.
 The actor, whC has entered no de- fense in the divorce suit, was repre- sented by counsel, who announced that he had been instructed by Tel legen to do everything possible to clear Miss Larrimore of the diva's charges.
 In the absence of Miss Farrar, who is on a concert tour in Cuba, her at torney, Samuel Untermeyer, today de- nied an assertion by Tellegen in New Orleans that he had agreed tC enter no defense only if the divorce was put through quickly and quietly.
 "No agreement was ever made. Mir. Untermeyer said, and I would have refused to make one anyway, if 1t had been preached. l have nev- CT met the man so consequently l couldn't have entered into any agree ment with him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
RECOGNITION | r. GOVERNMENT WILL N0W BE DELAYED
English Cabinet Expected To Take Action-French
 Are Angry

LONDON, April 3.-The execution of Vicar General Butchkavitch. pre- late of the Roman Catholic church in Russia, has caused storm of indig- nation in European capitals and will, in all probability, impede the efforts of Russia's communist government to secure official recognition by Flu ropean nations.
 Officials of the various European governments have not been so shocked since the six former Creek cabinet ministers were put to death by the revolutionary government in .Athen several months ago.
 The execution of Butchkavitch. who was convicted for treason for attempting to secure the aid of Po- land against the Russian govern ment. comes at a time when events were leading up to commercial co-op- eration of European governments with Russia and, perhaps. complete recognition by some nations.
 Action Awaited.
 It has been learned that tho Brit ish cabinet, before the execution be- came known, discussed what steps to take in event Butchkavitch was actu- ally put to death No announcement was made, but 1t is now momentarily expected that some course of official action will come.
 Officials of the government of Bonar Law make no secret of the fact that they expect a popular demand for the expulsion of the Russian trade delegation to London. which has been the unofficial representa- tives of the Moscow government for some time.
 France VIII Protest.
 The matter of expelling the trade delegation has already come before the House of Commons. Shortly after Butchkavitch and other Roman Cath olic churchmen were convicted, mem bers of the Commons protested against the presence in England of the delegation from Moscow
 Just few days ago the soviet gov ernment appointed delegate to London who was empowered to grant commercial concessions to French and British capitalists. It is now believed that in event the represent atlve puts in an appearance he will be given cool reception.
 It is anticipated here that France, wht has been the most militant of all European governments against the communist regime, will take some action in the matter, vehemently pro- testing, in all probability, against the execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
DETAILS OF EXECUTION
 HELD SECRET BY SOVIETS

MOSCOW, April 3.-(By Associa ted Press.) Monsignor Constantine Butchkavitch, vicar general of the Roman Catholic church in Russia. condemned to death for wilfully tp- posing the soviet government. has been executed by firing squad.
 The fate of the prelate has been in doubt since last Thursday when his appeal for elemency was denied, became known today when 1t was an nounced that the death sentence had been carried out last Saturday.
 The secrecy that surrounds soviet executions makes uncertain the cir cumstances under which the sentence was carried cut, but 1t seems prob :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
WOULD MAKE BROADWAY SAFE

NEW YORK. April 3.-Uncle Sam, out to make Broadway a safe stalk ing place for the camel. today sought permanent closing injunction against five more alleged cases. The Club Royale, Murray's Roman Garden, Gypsie Land. the Three Kings and the Ringside were the latest cab arets he asked the courts to paddock on the ground that they were fre- quent violators of the Nolstead- act. Suits already have been instituted against Reisenweber the Knicker- booker Grill and the Little Club and at least 16 more actions are said to be contemplated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
BOND ISSUE PASSES
Cherokee Votes In $t25.OOO Worth
 In MOndny,A EIecfian

CENTER. Ala. April 3.-(Special.) Cherokee county Is believed to have voted in favor of issuing S125. O00 bonds for the purpose of securing a floating debt of about S97,0o0 and purchasing some needed equipment for ferries and roads, Twelve beats in scattered sections of the county gave the bonds majority of 137 in Mondays election. Officials ex- pressed the belief that they will carry by Substantial majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
rSsvIE MORE STOCK

BARTLESVILLE. Okla, April a. An increase of I 100000 shares capital stock was voted here this afternoon at a meeting of the Phillips Petrol- cum company. The company already had 100000 shares outstanding. All the officers and directors were re- elected, with Fred l.. Dunn added to the directorate. The directors will meet October 23 to take action on dividends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
REBELLIoy BREAkS OUT

BERNIE, Switzerland, April VA serious peasant rebellion against the soviet government has broken out in south Russia. according to advices received by the Ukraine representa- tive here. Regular pitched battles are proceeding between the peasants and soviet forces In the region of Chitomir and Rakitno. The soviet leaders have sent urgent appeals for the dispatch of infantry and artillery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
PRAISES IMMIGRATION LAW

NEW YORK. April 3.-The immi- grafton quota law Is sorting out for the United States some of the finest people in the world Commissioner General Husbands of the immi grafton service said today. The class of inn migrants today. he said. Is as good If not superior, the class that ar rived after the first immigration law of 1852. The immigration law. he added. was not perfect and should be amended. but 1t was "a corner stone upon which future American policy can be laid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
REDUCE ASSESs,,ExT

TWO members of the finanre cCm- nittee of the council today decided to recommend that the paving :.ssess- niehts against two super annuate homes maintained here by the Meth odist churches be cut from $500 10 S25o. Alderman Murphy will make minority report adverslng the proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
PUSH BRIDGE PROJECT
DECLARED FIRETRAP

GadSden Rarbage IncIneratOr, which has been something of white elephant for years has been pro- nounced a fire m menace by pipe com pany operating in the vicinity which requested it's removal. It Is claimed that when the incinerator Is running men had to be stationed on the roof of the pipe plant to prevent 1t from burning and that the fumes are dan Eerous and annoying to several hun dred workmen. An offer has been made to purchase the site and to pro- vide adequate dumping grounds for q period of five years if the city will take it's incinerator out of town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
GENERAL STEINER SPEAKS

cial.)-The Marion county post No s1> American Legion held a public meeting in the auditorium of the state secondary agricultural school last night and was addressed by General Steiner, state commander of the American Legion in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
REsCIrE CREW

NEW YORK, April 3.-Capt. A. B. Randall of the steamship President Fillmore today reported by wireless his second rescue at sea since he was exonorated two years ago of neglecting to pick up three men in disabled motor boat off the Long Island coast The latest rescue was that of the captain and crew of six of the British schooner Rita M. Cluett. in distress 30 miles south of Cape Race, while bound from Oporto to St. Johns. N. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPLAF

The members of WOodlawn Com- mandery, No. S1. K. IT,, are requested to attend. In full uniform, the funer- nl of deceased Knight B. F. McCo6l. Funeral from late residence 3S32 Ave- nue k, nt 1, ,SO p. m., Wednesday aft. ernOOn. April 4. TempIar funeral service will he held at the AvOndaIe Baptist church.. Services at the grave will he conducted by WA,d- lawn Temple Lodge, No. 70O. Incer- ment at ElmwOOd Cemetery.
 R, l.. STRONG, Commander.
 J. A. MCCARTNEY. Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
Flashes Of Wire
DENIES WAR THREAT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 3.-The Brazilian home secretary, J. Louis Alves, today officially denied reports from Montevideo that Brazilian troops had entered Uruguayan ter ritory. Such reports, he declared, were positively unfounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
REAL RATTLE THREATENED

VIENNA. April 3.-(By Associated Press. s.)-Mimic warfare maneuvers by the Austrian branch of the Ger man "swastika brigade" came near ending In a real battle yesterday at Neu Waldegg when 200 revolver shots were exchanged with social democratic rivals who came to watch the men drill. The gendermarie in terfered in time to prevent a general fight. As 1t was. five persons were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
PASTOR ACCEPTS CALI

1T ", B. Holmes of Springville, Well known Presbyterian minister. who has many friends in the Gadsden district, has accepted a cali to sun ply the Attaila Presbyterian two Sundays each month wv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
ESTATE TO BE SOLD

1hS Mann estate, consisting of 20 acres of land lying mostly along eleventh street, south, just south of the corporate limits. will he sold at auction Thursday. The property has been cup into numerous small tracts for trucking and small farms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
HEAL ESTAIE SELLG

The property of the Bridgeport Realty company was purhased few days ago by A. A. Cook, a banker of South Pittsburg. Tenn. It consists of several hundyed lots and was former ly owned by a Rome, Ga., company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
BRIDGEPORT GROWING
Church And New Rresidences Go Up
 Stove Works Expand

BRIDGEPORT. Ala, April 3.-(Spe- cial)-Permits for two residences and the Methodist church building have been issued here recently. The new church Is planned to be credit to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04

The Keller Clothing company. one of the leading clothing houses of Gadsden. has filed voluntary ,}ati- tfon In bankruptcy. It is stated the company has sufficient assets to pay all liabilities and this will prohaoly be the result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
PRAY DIES

vLADIv1sToCK. April s.-(By As sociated Press. .)-Frederick A. Pray, United States vice consul here. died today from blood poisoning. He had been a resident of Vladivistok for 27 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
STOVE WORKS PROSPER

The Bridgeport Stove Works. which Is operated by c. o. Stanley has grad ually increased It's output untii 1t has become necessary to make additions to the foundry and build a large warehouse. More workmen will be taken on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
DIAN PI,AYGROUND

The Baptist Missionary union here is planning to establish municipal playground with tho cooperation of the town. Modern play equipment will be bought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
0NE MAN KILLED
 AND TWO HURT IN I RAIN COLLISION
Automobile Crashes Into Mo- biIel and Ohio Passen-
 ger Train

CENTERVILLE, Ala, April B. (Special.)-One man was almost in stantly killed and two others perhaps fatally injured when tn eautomobile in which they were riding crashed into a Mobile and Ohio passenger train at Hawley. 10 miles southeast of here. Tuesday afternoon.
 The dead man Is T. B. Collins. Henry Lathem and Eugene Thompson were badly mangled and they were rushed on the train to a Mont gomery hospital. Their chance of recovery is reported slight.
 Collins leaves wife and 2 child while Latham has wife and eight children. Thompson was unmarried. According to reports their automobile was travelling at a rapid rate ana their view of the onrushing passen ger was obstructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
DECORATION DAY

MONTGOMERY Ala, April 3.-At- tention Is called at the capitol to the fact that April is Decoration Day in memory of the soldiers who died in the World war. Governor Brandon in a recent proclamation set the day aside for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
STORE SOLD

The business of J. E. King, who has operated a mercantile store here for many years, has been purchased by MT. Campbell of this place. King will move to Owensboro, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
Of Chucan By Sous Causes Storm OF Indignation ln Erop
OFFICER IS KILLED
Dies While Making Liquor Ra1d In
 South Corolfnn.

FLORENCE, s. C., April 3.-J. Lee Roy Youman, a federal prohibition officer. was shot from ambush and killed shortly after o'clock this morning during a raid on moonshine stills near Hartsville, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
CHILD DIES


James Foster Cecil. Swear old sor of V. F. Smith, died Tuesday morn. ing and will be buried Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
pEsERvE sTTLLMAN DECISION

NEW YORK, April 3.-The appeI- late division of the supreme court today reserved decision on the ap- peal of James A. Stillman from an order of Supreme Court Justice Nor schauser, granting Mrs. Anne U; stillman. his wife, alimony of s7.5o0 a month and $15,000 additional coun- sel fees. The order had been made pending appeal from Justice Nor schauser's previous decision dismiss ing Stillman's divorce action against his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04

A portable rocket pistol that weighs only six pounds, recently in- vented In England. will throw a life line for rescue work nearly 400 yards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04

able that Monsignor Butchkavitch was put to death in the Moscow pri son for the condemned to which he had been removed after a reprieve was refused him.
 Appeals from the outside world which had poured in upon the so- viet authorities had no effect in staying the hands Of their execution CTS. Competent opinion. indeed, is that even the breaking of diplomatic relations by outside government, or threats of war, would not have moved the Moscow officials from their course Their last word in the case had been spoken. it appears when they commuted to ten years impris- onment the death sentence upon Archbishop Zepliak. convicted at the same time as Vicar General Butch kavitch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
LoNCsHoREMEN TO RETURN

NEW YORK, April o.-Flfteen nun dred Brooklyn longshoremen who walked out today In vacation pro- test" against wage increase figures announced Saturday by Gen. George W. Goethals. arbitrator. tonight voted to return to work tomorrow. The New York district council of the International Longshoremen's union refused to sanction the strike. if was gald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
NOTED OUTLAW DIES
Bullet Wounds Result In Death Of
 Oklahoma Bandit

COFFEYVILLE. Kan, April B. Albert Connor, noted Kansas and Ok lahCma outlaw, died in tine hospital here this morning from bullet wounds received in an attempted rob- bery here March "A. Revere Oil company. furnished s5,000 bond each.
 J. Frank Heard, sole trustee of the Doradho Oil syndicate, furnished S5,000 bond.
 Bernard M. Hatfield. sole trustee of the Texas -Mexia Drill syndicate, bond not made yet.
 Fred K. Smith. Petroleum Produc- CTS association, furnished $5,000 bond
 l.. A. McKeercher, Petroleum Pro- ducers' association. $5.000 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
GANN-WALkER WEDDING

HACKLEBURG. Ala, April B. (SpeciaD James G. Gam and Miss Susie Walker were married Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. c. NJ Walker. The couple left for Bir- mingham where they will live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04

Ordinary half pint bottle of soft drink contains usually about from 4 to @ of an ounce of sugar. or about two heaped teaspoonfuls a drink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04

Miniature enamel painting was probably initiated about 1923
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
DOTHAN CHAMBER. SECRETARY TAKES. PLACE AT GADSDEN
Will Raise Funds for Bridge Across Coosa River, lncine-
 rator Called Fire Trap
aADSDEN HrREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Gadsden. Ala. April 3

W. H. Butler. secretary of the Do- than Chamber of Commerce for the past year. and for nine years assist ant traffic managers of the Atlanta freight bureau, has accepted the of fer to become secretary of the Gads- dan Chamber of Commerce and will take charge May l. Mir. Butler sue ceeds R. NJ Jones, who resigned to become secretary at Florence.
 PUSH BRIDGE PROJECT
 Official notice having been re- ceived of the action of the state high way commission in making the pro- posed bridge across Coosa river at Gadsden state and federal aid project. all of the committees en- gagged in promoting the bridge will be called together this week for the purpose of considering plans for the structure. The committees will also outline plan for raising onefourth of the cost pledged by the city and county.