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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
UNIVERSITY OFFERS A.
$4,000 REWARD FOR
MOUNT CASE SOLUTION
College Authorities Resent AL
legged Attack Upon Head Of
Institution

CHICAGO May 16.-While the state
hunted for new leads, Northwestern
university today offered a reward of
100000 for information leading to the
solution of the mystery surround
Ing the disappearance following a
class fight 20 mcnths ago of Leigh
ton Mount freshman student.
The reward was offered in a let
ter to Robert E. Grove, state attor-
ney, from Walter Dill Scott, presi-
phrased to include the three pos
sible theories of Mounts disappear
ance held by the authorities that
Mount met death in q class fight,
that he committed suicide or that he
disappeared voluntarily
The university will pay the reward
fo~ information l.aGiT.g to the in
dictment and conviction of any one
for the murder Of Mount or for the
Indictment and &C nyiotlon of any one
fyr msnsiaughter III connection with
his death, for Information loading to
a verdict of suicide III the inquest
over a skeleton found under an
Evanston pier and identified as
Mounts or for the discovery and
return to Evanston of Leighton
Mount alive.
Northwestern students at a mass
meeting today adopted resolutions
expressing their confidence in the
universities head and criticized the
attacks which they said were being
mace on the university and its leader
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
FLOOD WATERS At
HOT SPRINGS TAKE
THEIR frs TL|FE
Texas Death Toll Raised To
% As Two More Sue
Cumb

HOT SPRINGS, Nal 16.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-The-1Io Springs flood
claimed it's only known victim to-
night with the death of Mrs. Bertha
Christensen, wife of S. C. Christian
sen, chef of the Army and Navy
hospital
Mrs. Christensen had suffered
fractured skull in addition to injuries
sustained when she was carried more
than three blocks by the surging
waters along Central avenues last
Monday night.
Her experience and rescue were
among the most spectacular incidents
of the flood. Carried a short distance
in motor car, a rope was thrown
to her but the pressure of the water
broke her grip when she attempted to
plunge from the car to safety. Three
blocks down the street reScuers saw
her lodged against another car. The
men waded out into the torrent and
attempted to drag her to safety. but
were forced to cut off her hair, in
some manner entangled, before they
could get her out of the water. She
was rushed to a hospital Immediately.
She died shortly before 6 o'clock to-
night.
Hot Springs had made marked re-
covery tonight from the destructive
effects of the flood and fire which
swept this little resort city Monday,
turning it's chief thorCughfare into
an irresistible plunging current and
leaving one of the principal business
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
MEMORIAL HACKERS
GIVE UP MOVEMENT
Difference OF Opinion At Lexington
Given As Cause

BOSTON, May 16.-The five prom
inent men in whose names was is
sued recently an invitation to con-
tribute to the expense of erecting in
Lexington more pretentious menu
orial to the Minute Men of 1775,
have withdrawn from association
with the movement. These are Vice
President Coolidge, Gov. Charming H.
Cox. United States Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge. Brigadier General
Charles G. Dawes of Chicago and Eli
bert II. Gary of New York. chairman
of the board of directors of the
United States Steel corporation.
1t is understood that the with
drawal followed discussion of the
advisability of the plan. which Is
said to have revealed a difference OF
opinion among the people of Lexing-
ton as to the propriety of soliciting
funds for a second memorial or. Bat
tie Common, where already stands
the heroic figure of Captain John
Parker, the creation of Henry Hud-
son Kitson and popularity known as
the Minute Man.
According to representatives of the
National Information bureau of New
York, which made an inquiry upon
behalf of one of it's members, the
project was conceived by the Lexing-
ton Minute Men, a colonial society Of
Lexington originally organized to
participate in the centennial obser-
vance of 1875. The leading spirit in
the movement is Major Alfred Pierce.
of this city, who is credited with only
the purest motives Of patriotism and
civic pride.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
PRESBYTER|ANS MEET
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Two Big Questions Before Southern
Church's Convention

MONTREAL, n. c., May 1.-two
questions, an overture for the plac-
ing of women on executive commit
tees and the problem of reaching a
&c cision as to whether the Southern
Presbyterian church shall remain In
the Federal Council of Churches of
Christ in Amcrisa, tonight appeared
to be among the most important mat
ters to come up for discussion at the
sixty third general assembly, of the
church which opens formally here
tomorrow morning.
DR. Charles GoCdall, New York,
was the principal speaker at the pre-
conference assembly on evangelism
this spring, substituting for William
Jennings Bryan. who was compelled
to cancel his address owing to other
engagements. DR.. r. c. Reed, Co.
lulnbia 5. c., retiring moderator. will
deliver the opening sermon tomor-
which the celebration of the Lords
Supper will follow.
spirited contest is expected to-
morrow afternoon in the election of
a moderator for the assembly. DR..
Alexander Sprunt Charleston, S. c.,
and two laymeu. Trant y. Glasgow,
Lexington. Va. and Nat Harrison,
Petersburg, Va, were among those
mentioned for the office by incoming
commissioners. The west also is
expected to stage :, strong fight for
the selection of a man from that
section. Only four laymen, it is
stated. have been elected moderators
in the history of the assembly, the
last having been selected eight years
ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
HAYS AND BRYAN ARE
NAMED AS POSSIBLE
PRESBYTERIAN HEADS.
Prominent Political Leaders
Attend National Conven-
ton In INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind; May 16.-(By
Associated Press. )-Presbyterians of
America tomorrow will open their
135th general assembly with the final
sermon of their retiring moderator,
the Rev. Calvin c. Hays, and the cleo
ton of his successor.
Presbyter leaders from all parts
of the country and missionary dele
gates from % missions in foreign
countries gathered here on the eve
of the annual assembly are mention
ing five men, three of them minis
tiers and two laymen. as possible
choice for the highest office in the
gift Of the church, that of moderator.
DIR. Charles f. Wishart. president
of Wooster college. Wooster, O., is
mentioned as favorite in the pre-con-
Dr. William II. Foulkes of New York.
general secretary of the New Era
movement; DIR. Hugh Kelso Walker,
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church of Los Angeles, William Jen-
nings Bryan. former Secretary of
State. and Will H. Hays, former re-
publican national chairman, and now
president of the Motion Picture Pro-
ducers and Distributors of America.
Both Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Hays are
elders of the church and delegates to
the assembly, the one from the south
east Florida and the other from the
Indiana synod. Mr.. Hays, who will
deliver the address at the first "popu-
lar meeting" of the assembly tomor
row night has come into prominence
into the conference hall gossip be-
cause he will announce then his lead
ership in a movement to raise $15,
600 600 to add to the endowment fund
of the board of ministerial relief and
SustentatiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
WEATHER FAVORABLE
TO COTTON PLANTING
BUT GROWTH IS SLOW
Conditions In Alabama During
Past Week Described BY
Experts

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE
weekly weather and crop review CT
the department of agriculture con-
tains the following on southern
crops:
The week on the whole was unsea-
sonably cool throughout the cotton
growing states except in the west
gulf districts, although warmer and
more favorable conditions prevailed
in most sections the latter part.
Rainfall was heavy in the Mississippi
valley states and Oklahoma, but was
mostly light to moderate in other sec
lions of the belt. 1t was very favor
able for field work in Texas and
cultivation made good progress. al
though growth was generally poor
because OF cool nights; the stands
very good with the fields mostly
clean. Planting made satisfactory
progress in Oklahoma. but was
stopped by heavy rains the latter
part of the week; the stands of the
early planted were generally good,
but growth was slew.
The cool, wet weather was very un-
favorable in Arkansas, where much
cotton was dying and replanting was
necessary, while considerable was
caught by frost in Tennessee. AL
though most of the week was favor
able for planting and cultivation in
Alabama and Mississippi. germina-
ton and growth were slow because
of the cool nights. The first half Ct
the week was decidedly unfavorable
in Georgia and South Carolina. Much
cotton was stunted or killed in Geor-
gia and considerable replanting must
be done while the low temperatures
were unfavorable in South Carolina.
The latter part of the week was more
favorable in these states. Progress of
cotton was very poor. to poor in
North Carolina, where cold winds
were very unfavorable.
Conditions in Alabama follow:
Temperature considerably below
normal first half with light frost in
northern portion. Growth of vegeta-
ton retorted. Light to heavy rains
on May 10, remainder of week mostly
fair and favorable for farm work.
Cotton planting finished in some
sections of south and progressed rap
idly in north. Stands mostly fair to
very coed though poor locally );
growth poor to fairly good.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
BUILDING INDUSTRY
CALLS FOR LET-UP
Would Stop Construction Till Cost
Increases StOD

NEW YORK, May ia recon-
mendation that all new building
construction be deferred for a few
months to relieve serious situa-
ton throughout the country" was
contained in a resolution adopted to-
day by representatives of virtually
every branch of the building indus
try from various states who met to
discuss the situation at the home OF
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Calling halt to new construc-
ton, it was declared would bring
down steadily mounting costs" in
the industry. 1t was urged how
ever. that projects under course of
construction be fcarried>to compile
ton.
The meeting was called to consid-
err with the board of directors of the
American construction council. of
which MIR. Roosevelt is president.
the present abnormal condition of
the building industry and to take
action that might possibly relieve
the situation. Groups represented
included bankers, architects. con-
tractors. material dealers and manu-
factories, bond and insurance inter-
ests, labor and federal state and
municipal authorities. The finding
OF fact in regard to present condi-
tons were unanimously adopted ana
the meeting passed the following
recommen iations:
That banking interests curtail
the financing of speculative building
until after the close or summer.
That wide publicity be given to
the increasing trend of construction
costs. both of labor and material.
That governmental. municipal
state, county and town be urged
to delav their work,
That the cooperation Of news
papers and trade publications be
sought to keep the public informed
of the monthly increases in con-
struction costs and that they be re-
auested to use their influence in
curbing the demand for construc-
ton until the early months of fall"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
PEACH CROP SHORT
Production To he Greater Than
Formerly Expected, However

WASHINGTON. May 16-The crop
of early peaches will be considerably
below that of last year, according to
reports to the department of agricul-
ture from peach growing sections of
the south, but will be larger than an
ticipated when frosts occurred last
month.
Reports from Georgia estimated the
crop on May 10 at 81 per cent of nor
NAL with Elbertas almost up to nor
NAL. A large number of new trees
are bearing this year and the COM
mercial crop is expected to total
about 1000 cars.
In Arkansas the department re-
ported. the cars to be shipped are
estimated at from 500 to $50 Ship
ments should begin about July T.,
practically all Elbertas.
alabama will practically drop out
of the commercial peach production
this year. Few. if any. peaches will
be shipped from Atmore. New trees
have gone in there and in Monroe
county. but will not produce this
year. Other sections at Boiling and
Opelika have young trees which are
expected to come in later, but the
movement from these points will be
light, il any, this season."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
APPEALS TO LAYMEN

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May .1s.-
Personal evangelism by the laymen
of American churches was urged by
William Jennings Bryan, a delegate
to the general Presbyteral assembly
here. in an interview Wednesday. If
the laymen will get into the fight,
Bryan declared. the churches can
double their membership within ten
years.
All differences of doctrine and
creed count for nothing beside the
problem of extending the influence
of the church to the so-called ''un-
churched." the half of the country's
population which belongs u TO re-
ligious organization. Bryan Declared.
II am sure that it will not be long
before there is definite effort
among churches to present Chris
tianity to all outside the church," he
said. THAT will be one of the main
problems before the present Presby-
terian assembly
BRYAN would not comment as to his
candidacy for nomination as modera-
tor of the assembly. declaring that.
Il don't know whether I'm candi-
date or not" and that his early ap-
pearance had nothing to do with the
election of a moderator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
SOUTHERN STATES
FAST TAKING LEAD
IN TEXTILE MILLS
New England Losing Place As
Chief Cotton Manufacture
ing Center

RICHMOND, Va, May 16.-The
tile manufacturing, while New Eng
land is losing her honor as the tex
tile center of the nation, according
to views expressed today by leading
cotton manufacturers attending the
twenty seventh annual convention
of the American Cotton Manufac-
turers' association in session here.
Asserting that probably four fifths
of the textile machinery now being
manufactured in the United States is
intended for installation for south
ern plants. C. E. Hutcheson, presi-
dent of the association. Mount Holly.
c.. declared that one of the great
est needs of the industry at the pres
ent time is southern plants for the
construction of machinery and re-
pair parts. Mr.. Hutcheson said it
had been estimated that replacement
demands of southern mills soon
would require mora than a million
spindles annually.
In an address before the conven-
ton this afternoon during a discus
sion of "A States Duty To Its In
dustries," Gov. Thomas G.. Mcleod of
South Carolina, urged the perfection
OF system of financing consistent
with the economic changes which he
said were being made in this country.
Unless in the great economic
changes that are going on in this
country" Governor Mcleod said,
some system is not perfected and
properly effected by the financial
interests of the country consistent
with that system, the country at
large is going to pay the price, not
only in the Gripping of industries
but in the loss of It's moral stamina
in the future of its government.
There is something woefully wrong,
there is something that demands
your careful study as great econo-
mists in any system that can null
tlply in exchange any crop or any
necessity to the extent that the New
York ana New Orleans cotton ex-
changes have multiplied the sales of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
SEARCH B j RTE D
BODIES At SLOUGH
STILL |NDEF|N
Solicitor Gives Credence To
Boys Story Accusing
PoSey Maddox
JASPER BUREAU !
THE AGE-HERALD
Jasper, Ala. May 16

s. Solicitor Grady Wilson of the four
teenth judicial district said today he
had not yet received Governor Bran
don's reply to his letter asking that
be be given assistance to investigate
story told by Wiley Maddox, Is
Sear-old son of Posey Maddox, who
accused his father of killing and
burying at least eight persons sup
posed to have known too much"
about the operation of still by the
elder Maddox near Slough, Ala.
! Copies of today's AgeHerald reach
ing Jasper carried story from that
newspapers state capital bureau at
Montgomery stating that Governor
Brandon had assured the solicitor
that he would receive the fullest CO.
operation in his efforts to make a
thorough investigation of Wiley
Maddox's charges.
: The solicitor today expressed him
Self as giving fullest credence to the
boys allegations that his father had
killed eight men on the Maddox farm
and buried their remains.
In fact, added the solicitor, two OF
the eight bodies have already been
FOUND. one that he and Fayette coun-
fy officers disinterred two months ago
And a second body found about 10
months ago in the woods a quarter of
h mile from Posey MaddoXs home.
The second body was identified as
that of Kirk Brasher, who had been
missing for some time. Brasher had
been shot through the head.
According to the solicitors state
ment. Brasher when last seen alive
had purchased six quarts of whisky
from Maddox. When Brasher bought
the liquor. the solicitor said, he
Flashed a roll of money when he paid
70 10 iCl =
that Brasher was shot down short
distance from the scene of purchase,
and that both money and whisky were
taken from him by his slayer or
Slayers.
Officials believe that when the
Search is completed at least six other
bodies of men will be found at or
hear the spot where they are be-
lieved to have been murdered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
LION WOULDN'T
DRINK, BITES SKI

MARSEILLES. May 16.-(By Asso-
ciated Press -"Battling Sikh the
Senegalese pugilist, has been bitten
in the arm by lion, and therefore
the bout between him and the British
middle weight. Moore. which was to
have been held May 81 in Marseilles
has been postponed. The promoters
said the wound had become infected
The Senegalese had dragged the
lion into cafe from nearby me-
nagerie. He was said to have been
attempting to force refreshments
down the beasts throat. Sikh this
afternoon was carrying a much swol-
len arm in sling.
The opinion seems to prevail among
the boxing experts in Paris that Skis
career as a fighter is about at an
end
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
CHAMPS WINNERS
IN CHICAGO BOUTS
RUTNOKNOCKOUTS

CHICAGO, May 16.-tBy Associated
Press. Mickey Walker, 21-year- old,
welterweight champion of Elizabeth,
n. j., floored twice in ten rounds to-
night but could not knock him out.
The welterweight champion won
every one of the ten rounds, floor
ing Padget in the first with right
cross to the chin and dropping him
again in the fourth with left hook.
Padget did not take a count for
either knock-down. jumping to his
feet before Referee Harry Ertle
could start count
Padget proved to be the champion
at assimilating punishment.
Tonight was the first time he had
been knocked off his feet in $50 con-
tests.
They both weighed $50 pounds.
Tonights bouts were staged in the
ing about $50, 900.
Tunney Beats Delaney.
Gene Tunney, American light
heavyweight champion. had a shade
the better of Jimmy Delaney of St.
Paul Mimi, in a ten-round no-deci-
sion contest here tonight in the
opinion of newspaper men at the ring
side.
vTunney injured his right hand in
the second round and was unable to
use 1t effectively for the remaining
eight rounds. For the last three
rounds the pain was SO severe he
did not even attempt to punch with
1t.
Delaney. protege of Mike Glib
bons. the famous phantom. out-sped
and out boxed Tunney in the second.
third and fourth rounds, giving a re-
markable exhibition of slipping
punches with his head. as Gibbons
used to do, and countering with jolt
ing right crosses to the chin and left
hooks to the body.
la the first round Tunney had his
ST.. Paul challenger bleeding slightly
from the mouth, but in the second
and third Tunney's nose bled a
stream as result of Delaney's left
jabs. &
The fifth and sixth rounds were
fairly even and Tunney began to get
the edge of the seventh. He made
Delaney miss two right hooks to the
body and had the st Paul man on
the retreat in the eighth.
Delaney employed left hook and
right cross to the head and body very
effectively, permitting Tunney to do
the leading and then satisfied him
self by countering.
Tunney weighed 175 and Delaney
was slightly under that weight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
FORD OFFER WILL WIN
IN go DAYS-HEFLIN
Senator Says Sentiment Rapidly
Growing For Detroit Mans Favor
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD !
Montgomery, Ala.

Henry Fords offer for Muscle
shoals will be accepted by congress
within sixty days after the session
has begun if the prediction of Sena-
tor J. Thomas Helm comes true.
Senator Hefln i'll Montgomery to-
day, said sentiment in favor OF
Ford's offer is growing each day and
that congress will realize the ma
jority of the American people desire
this development to the nation
placed in the hands of the Detroit
manufacturer.
If any sentiment has been devel-
oped in Washington in favor of the
offer of the Alabama power com
pany. Senator Helm said he had
not heard of it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
Kirkwood Leads Pros
InLeeds Tournament

LEEDS. England, May 16.-(By
Associated Press. Joe Kirliwoo cd
gave a magnificent performance to-
day in the qualifying round for the
professional golf tournament. He
made a new record for the Heading
course by turning in score of 81.
which made his total 1879 for the So
holes, the first IS of which were
played Tuesday.
Kirkwood is leading the 80 pro-
fessionals who have qualified for the
competition which begins tomorrow.
Walter Hagen, with 147. and Gene
Sarazen with ISL, also have quail
fled, but Charles Hoffner's 1856 was
three strokes too many to let him in
for the play.
The sensation of today was the first
failure of Ted Ray in rs years to sur
vive the qualifying round.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
PREDICTS RECOCNITION

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May Ia
American recognition of Mexico is
merely matter OF form and should
easily be accomplished at the present
conference In Mexico City between
the American and Mexican commits
sions. in the opinion OF j. Pedro Cor
dova. chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the National Railways of
Mexico, and assistant secretary of
agriculture in the cabinet of Presi-
dent Obregon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
SLAYER HANGS FRIDAY
Former Illinois Man To BE Executed
In Louisiana

BATON ROUGE. La, May 10
Angelo Guilardo of Tangipahoa par
ish. former resident of Rockford.
H., will be hanged at Amite Friday,
it was announced today. A sec nd
reorieve granted by Governor Parker
expires on that day and it was stated
no further reprieve will be granted.
The stays permitted alienists to ex-
anime into his sanity. Guilardo shot
and killed his brother-in-law at In
La. in quarrel in which
Guila rdo's wife was said to bave bee.
involved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-17
Are You Weak, Nervous!
This Advice Is Vital to You

Jacksonville, Flat have. at
different times, found relief by TAX
ing DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton, when l began to be nervous,
had severe headaches. and felt bad
in general. Usually two or three
bottles was sufficient. l also took
the Prescription during expect
ancy and it was a great benefit to
me at this time. My experience
with different remedies leads me to
believe that DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the very best
woman's tonic on the market
Mrs. L. H. Goss, 5O4 Cherry Ave.
You can always find this Pre-
scription Of DR.. Picrce's in your
neighborhood drug store in tablets
or liquid; or send 10c for trial
package and write for free medical
advice to DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo. N. Y.