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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
POVERTY AFTIsR WAR.

Some idea of the poverty of Walk CT county back in 1875 and 1876 can be gathered from an old paper which Judge J. B. Shields found a few days ago. The paper in question is re port made by d committee composed of Judge Shields and two other cit izens who were appointed to eX- anime the stubs of the tax collector, W. F Sides, receipt books after the burning of the court house in 1SI1 The report shows that the total amount of state taxes collected in Walker county in 1875, including poll tax, was S5,497.7l and in 1876 it was S6,oil.97.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
BOND FOR OFFICIAL OF KU KLUX IS INCREASED

HOUSTON, Tex, March 5.-Bond of s5.OOO was set anY capias in stanter was issued tRis morning by Federal Judge Hutcheson for the appearance of E. Y. Clarke If At lanta. former acting imperial izard of the Ku Klux klan, indicted by the spring term federal grand jury on a charge of violation of the Mann white slavery act. Judge Hutcheson stated that the bond of $1.000 set by the United States commissioner at Atlanta for Clarke's appearance here in September was insufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Large Shipments Leave for Pittburg and Other Points. Weather Curtails
 Production
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HEkALD TuScaIoosa Ala March 2

Large shipments of lumber are be- ing made out of Tuscaloosa to all parts of the country by lumber deal- CTS here. An official of the Tusca- loosa Lumber company stated this afternoon that the company. is fur burg district with s15,000 worth of government for S6,000 worth of lum- Der for use on the Warrior river; lumber and has contract with tho also a large conHact for building materials for the Bryce hospital. Ac- cording to this officials on account of weather conditions and other causes there has been slight decline in lumber for the past 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
MARION SCHOOLS HOLD FIELD MEET AT HAMILTON

HAMILTON, Ala, March 5.-(Spe- cial.)-A large number of the schools in Marion county partici- pated in field day activities Friday and Saturday on the school campus of the State Secondary Agricultural school at Hamilton. Prizes were awarded the winners in the various contests such as footraces. basket ball, and pole vaulting.
 Several hundred people were in at tendance and much interest was manifested by the various schools. Professor Edwards, athletic coach for Hamilton school, directed the con- tests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
MAY CONFISCATE FIVE
 ALLEGED LIQUOR CARS

MOBILE, Ala. March 5.-Libels against five automobiles in which liquor is alleged to have been seized during the past several months by federal agents. will be filed, it was announced today. by United States District Attorney Boyles. These cars are now out under bond and if the contention of the government in the cases are sustained they will have to be surrendered and sold. The law permits the confiscation of ve- l:icles used in the transportation ct liquor. Most of the automobiles seized by federal agents were large ones and fight against confisca- tion is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
STORES DAMAGED

Extensive damage was done by a fire which was discovered in the old Bingham property on Moulton street Sunday. The property is now owned by Stanley Wyatt and is occupied by retail stores on the lower floor and apartments on the second floor. The grocery stock of J. D. Thomas was badly damaged as was the stock Of Nathan Sanberg adjoining. The lat ter operates clothing establish ment.
 W. H. Sorber, chief of the Albany department, narrowly escaped injury while at work on the second floor. the ceiling giving away under his feet. He escaped unhurt, however. John Longcrier, another fireman, suf- fered bruises about the head caused by falling glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
COURT ON AT HEELIN

ANNIsTON. Ala, March 5.-(spe- cial.)-Judge A P. Agee, of the Seventh judicial circuit, and left the city early Monday morning to go to Heflin to begin the criminal term of the circuit.co in that county. Cir cult Solicitor James B. Sanford, of Talladega and several Anniston at torneys went to Hefiin Monday morn ing to be present at the trial of the large number of cases appearing on the docket there this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Planes to Leaue Montgomery Today On Way to Porto Rico

MONTGOMERY, Ala. March b. Repairs are almost complete and final inspection tomorrow noon will find the six DeHaviland army planes ready to continue on their journey to the West Indies. after stopover here Sunday afternoon.
 change in the route of flight has been decided upon since the arrival of the aviators in Montgomery and the planes will go from here to Jack sonville. Fla, instead of Arcadia, Fla as was announced when the trip started at San Antonio last Friday. it was said here today.
 The change in the route was said by officers at the field here to have been brought about because of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
ID. A. R. CONVENTION COMING

Plans have been completed for the D. A. R. convention to be held here this week, and more than 50 delegates are expected for the opening exer- cises Wednesday. Practically all ses- sions of the convention will be held in the First Presbyterian church and the visitors will be entertained at the McLester hotel. Wednesday exercises will include an organ re- cital, invocation by Dr. c. NJ. Boyd, address of welcome by Mrs. E. T.. Claxton, response by Mrs. Lusk, Gun tersville, and short talk by Dr.. Donaldson Ellis. Local talent will furnish special music and will include Mrs. Eddins, Mrs. Phifer, Mrs. Ca- bel, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Anderson, Thomas Foster and Irwin Dugin. Features of the convention will be a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Rose, reception at the home of Mrs. w. F. Fitts in Pine Hurst and an automobile trip about the city. Officers of the To- cal chapter of the D. A. R. are Miss Melissa Wyman. regent; Mrs. Ellis Peter Brice. ex-regent; Mrs. Charles N. Maxwell, Jr., secretary; Mrs. Fleetwood Rice, register, and Mrs. w. A. Rose. treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
COUNTY COURT MEETS AT HARTSELLE MONDAY
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERALD ! HartselIe, Ala. March s

The Morgan county court will con- vene in Hartselle Monday, March 12, for a few weeks session. The first week of the court will be devoted to civil cases and the second week to criminal cases. Forty prospective jurymen have been summoned. Un- der the law Decatur and Hartselle alternate as the two points In the county where the court Is held. Judge William P. Lowe presides over all sessions of the Morgan county court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
STEEL BRIDGE WILL BE BUILT AT SELMA

SELMA. Ala, March 5.-(Special.) ) Valley. Creek bridge was closed to- day and notification is given all resi- dents of west and north Dallas by the Fourth Division Highway office tions must detour by way of the temporary bridge erected at the foot of Dallas avenue. and by way of tie Summerfield road. The Valley Creek bridge is to be torn down and sup planted by new steel and concrete structure. upon which work will be- gin at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

thickly wooded section between Montgomery and Arcadia, which would have made a forced landing dangerous.
 Work on the planes has been the order of today, expert mocha nics having overhauled the planes, it was stated.
 Members of the squadron said that the present flight is the longest ever attempted by force of army planes and should the trip to the West In- dies go through successfully, 1t will demonstrate the ability of the United States government in concentrating army planes in Porto Rico or the Panama Canal Zone in case of emer- gency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
TRAIN KILLS MINER

In an effort to save the life of Horace Gamer. miner. who was run over at Turner, at 3 D. m. Sunday night by an extra freight train run ming between Valley Creek Junction and Wilson. a special Grain was made up to bring the man to a Selma hos pital. but his death at Randolph made the effort useless. The man was seemingly asleep on the track when the train hit him. Horace Gamer was 21 years of age, and is survived by a young wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
SHIP CARPENTER KILLED
 BY FREIGHT AT MOBILE

MOBILE, Ala, March 5.-H. w Gwin, 36, ship carpenter, died here today from injuries received by be- ing run over by fast moving l. and N. freight train last night Gwin attempted to catch the train away from a ship yard where he vas working, and fell under the wheels, being badly mangled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
GETS PLUMnINC coxup ,,r

As part of the S70O,OOO Contracts being let for construction of addi- tional hospital facilities for the United States Veterans hospital at Gulfport. Miss. William Wilby, plumb ing and heating contractor who has installed some of the biggest plants of the kind in the country, secur- ed the contract for inside heating and outside steam distribution. The contract calls for expenditure of $6O,621.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
WANT SUNDAY CLOSING

The chairman of the resolutions committee. Dr. c. c. Davison, intro duced a resolution at the meeting of the pastors union of Morgan county Monday, which was adopted, insist ing on observance of the Sabbath as day of rest and religious activity. Discussion of tithing was another matter of business before the union today. Rev. A. l.. Matterson led the discussion of the subject, How to Get Our Congregation to Tithe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
FORMER AVONDALE PASTOR WELCOMED ID ALBANY CHURCH
Fire Causes Damage in Busi- ness District-Fire Chief Has Narrow Escape
 Fighting Flames
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD <

Rev. Walter T. Reeves, former pas tor of the Avondale Baptist church, who delivered hls initial sermon as pastor of the Central Baptist church here Sunday. The main auditorium of the church was more than filled and hundreds occupied the large Sun day school annex. Dr. Reeves was extended 8 cordial welcome on his arrival here, large number of the congregation meeting the new pastor at the railroad station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
LEGION CLUB HOUSE OPEN

The beautiful club house of the Etowan county post of the American Legion was formally thrown open Monday night, reception being ten dered the eN-service men of the coun- ty and members of the womans aux iliary The 16Sth Regiment band was q feature of the musical program in which several prominent loca! musi- clans participated. o. R. Hood, prom inent attorney, and c. A. Donahoo, commander of the post, were the speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
CAR PLANT SPEEDS UP

in an effort to increase it's outjpt from 50 to loo completed freight cars a <ek, Ne Gadsden car plant will go on q nlne-hour schedule Thursday, according to the announcement of the management Monday. The plant is now running eight hours a day. It is believed that woorking an extra hour and by employing d few more construction crews, the output can be materially increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
PROSPERITY FELT.

Dr. J. A. McCullar. Carbon Hill, in Jasper, Monday stated that Car bon Hill, one of the largest mining towns in Walker county, is enjoying increased prosperity as the result Of more and better work at the mines in and around that town. Carbon Hill mines are now running four and five days a week, Dr. McCullar says, which means large pay rolls and bet ter business for the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
CHARGE LIoUOR VIOLATION

Sam Gladden. and Eli Bowman were arrested by federal ard state off, cers Sunday following the finding of stills at Ball Play and Tabor Glad den is alleged to have been at work around the outfit at Tabor, which was in full blast when the officers arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
SMITH ELECTROCUTED

BELLEFONT, Pa, March 5.-Floyd Smith of Bradford county. Pa, was electrocuted at the Rockvew Pen itentiary today for the staying of his infant child in South Waverly, Pa., in April. 1920. Continuous eff forts since he was sentenced in Feb ruary, 1921, had been made to save Smith from electrocutioY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
AGED NEGRO INJURED

Uncle Jerry" Davis, an aged negro, was run over by unidentified persons in an automobile in Baptist bottom yesterday. It is said that the occupants of the auto never stop ped, but put on more gas following the accident. Fortunately, the num- Der of the auto was obtained and one of the occupants of the car lost his hat in the getaway. The injure man was taken to the hospital. and it is thought that he will recover, ac- cording to reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
TAG DAY SET

Tomorrow will be tag day for Camp Rhodes, the local Confederate veterans camp, and it is hoped that sufficient funds will be raised by the sale of tags to send several
 old veterans to the reunion at New Orleans who otherwi SC would be un- able to attend. Mrs. w. D. Samuel is chairman of the tag committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
JUDGE FINNELL ILL.

TUSCALOOSA. Ala. March 5.-- Special. lowing to the illness of Probate Judge Woolsey Finnell, City Attorney s. H. Sprott presided at county court today. There were a number of cases before him but they were mostly of minor importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
TO SHOW PAsTELs

An exhibition of pastels of the Birmingham steel plants by Roder- ick Mckenzie will be presented in Smiths hall at the university Friday by the university art department. Tuscaloosa citizens as well as uni versity students have been invited to view the work by Miss Fort at the head of this department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
GARAGE BURNS

Fire in the garage of F. F. Tid- well Sunday evening caused almost a total loss of the building and two automobiles. A strange gasoline tank was found In the building after the fire and the theory was advanced that someone attempted to borrow" gasoline from one of MT. Tidwell s cars and may have started the fire. After the department had returned to its headquarters it was recalled to the Tidwell home by fire in an outbuilding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
EX-POLICEMAN ARRESTEn

EX-Policeman Bert Wright of Ala bama City, Guy Kemp and J. E. Wilks were each fined s100 in the Alabama city police court Monday morning fol- lowing their conviction of violating the prohibition laws. Wilks is al- legged to have been caught with five gallons of whisky in his automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
HOWARD COLLEGE MAN SPEAKS AT SHEFFIELD
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE -AGE-HEKAl4D :

Dr. J. J. Milford of Howard col lege occupied the pulpit of the Tus- cumbia Baptist church Sunday morn ing and the Sheffield Baptist church Sunday evening. He was greeted by large audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
FROHLICH TO SERVE

While G4clining the secretary ship offered him by the Chamber of Com merce. on the grounds that he can not afford to neglect his law prac- tice. MoritZ Frohlich today declared that he will act as attorney for the organization and administer it's af- fairs to the best of his ability for six months. or until a secretary can be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
COOPERATION ASKED FOR OLDER BOYS CONFERENCE
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

T. M. Dix, chairman of the com mittee charged with making ar engagements for the older boys con- ference to be held here beginning April 6, has sent out a circular let ter to number of citizens in all parts of ths Twin Cities calling at . tention to the coming convention and asking full cooperation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
INCOME TAX PAID

Income tax returns snarls are being strengthened out and put in proper shape for numbers of persons need ing expert assistance by ]. H. Ste phens, assigned to the counties of Dallas Wilcox. Marengo and Perry for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
PUSH SUNDAY SCHOOLS

A ''Go to Sunday Schoor drive will be opened here Easter Sunday and all Sunday schools in the city are asked to cooperate in the campaign. A goal of 5000 has been set and everybody who can be seen will be asked to attend one of the churches. The campaign is being put on under the auspices of the Federated Bible classes of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
MAIL CLERK MAKES RECORD

w. T. Kelley, an employe of the Jasper post office, has made what is believed to be record for the whole United States at case examination here. Mir. Kelly handled 600 cards in nine minutes, without making an errOr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
CHARGE WHITE SLAVERY

Isaac Green. 20-year-old farmer of the eastern part of the county. was locked up in the county Jail Monday on a federal warrant charging hlm with violating the white slave act. It is said that Gresn. who is married, is held in connection with the trip of another woman to Macon. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
DESK SERGEANT sUspENDnD

Mards Wood. desk sergeant at Police headquarters in the city build ing was laid off" Sunday by Chief of Police J. P Doherty and Norman Stanfill, captain of the patrol on ac- count of an incident occurring at the jail involving the escape of a white boy named Leighton Stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
MISSING GIRL RETURNS

Thelma Turner, pretty 16-year- old Alabama City girl, who was reporte- = to have left home Sunday a week ago, returned Goceay morning and IS now with her brother. He said that she had been with friends at Rome, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
NASHVILLE MAN SPEAKS

Dr. W. c. Kicks of Nashville, rep resenting the centenary movement of the Methodist church. was heard by the congregation of the First Methodist church here Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
AYER DIES

NEW YORK, March 5.-F. Way
 land Aver, senior member of N w. Aver and Son. advertising experts, died of pneumonia today at his sum
 mer home. Ayermont. near Meredith. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
SHAY IN MONTGOMERY

TUSCALOOSA. Ala. March b. (Special.)-W. w. Seay, manager of the Tuscaloosa traffic bureau spent the day in Montgomery at a hearing in regard to freight rates In which Tuscaloosa Is interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
SINGING HELD

The court room was packed Sunday to attend the community sing. Peo- pie came here from miles around and some of the prominent citizens of this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
WOMEN! DYE II
 NEW FOR l5c
Draperies Ginghams Stockings Everything

Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other kiLd-and follow the simple direc- tions in every package. Don't wonder whether you can dye or tint suc- cessful,y, because perfect home dye ing is guaranteed with Diamond Dyes even if you have never dyed before. Just tell your druggist whether the material you wish to dye is wool or silk. or whether it is linen. cotton, or mixed goods. Diamond Dyes nev sr streak spot fade. or run.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
ALABAMA DEATHS
MRS. E. Y. WEAVER

SELMA, Ala, March 5.-lSpe- cial)-Mrs. Elizabeth Yeatman Weaver died at 3 o'clock this morn ing in a hospital, after an illness of only a week. She was the widow Of the late Virgil Weaver, of pioneer family in Dallas county. She is sur vived by daughter, Mrs. B. $. Bibb, Jr., and sen, Dean Weaver of Selma and Perdido Beach. A sister, Miss Josephine Yeatman is registrar at Randolph Macon Womans college. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
Skin Ab1aZe 1,,ith Eczema Constant Itching Almost
 Unbearable!

Ws tnow there is one thing thsl stops eczema. and that 10 more reA- blood-cells! s. s. S. builds them by the million! You can increase your red-blood cells to the point where 1t b practically impossible for eczema to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
EDITOR SpEAKs

Dr. A. J. Weeks, editor of The Texas Christian Advocate, occupied the pulpit of Dr. James A. Duncan Sunday morning and spoke at length on the centenary movement of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06
IT. GOLDBERG

SELMA, Ala, March 5.-(Speciai.) Funeral services were conducted at Selma Monday afternoon at $40 p. m upon arrival of the Rome train, for H. Goldberg, whose death occurred in Talledega Sunday afternoon. In terment was made in Live Oak ceme- tery, Dr. S. Cohen in charge of the services His widow and daughter, Mrs. Harry Marks, survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-06

today to Freeman McNelley of Lime stone county, who had been convicted of burglary and sentenced to one year and one day in prison. He has only a month to serve and Governor Brandon said he had been convinced that McNelley would make good citizen. Clemency had been recom- mended by the trial judge and solici- fnr