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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
.BYARS PRESENTS SIDE. IN FAVOR OF ELECTION
 OF SUPERINTENDENTS.
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 31
SENATOR c. R. HORTON

J. D. L. Byars. member of the house from Lawrence county. today issued a statement in which he de- clared he and other members If the house are supporting e Il for the election of county superintend< ents of education by the people be- c, use they believe the Leople can be trusted to i.1rle the com superin- tendents and that the system of nam ing superntendents by the boards of education steps too far away from the control of the public schools by the voters.
 "The present way of electing as compared to popular vote is like the old convention system as compared to the primary" said Representative Byars. "So, even the casual observer sees at a glance that the profession al politician prefers the present method to election by popular vote."
 MT. Byars' statement follows:
 MT. Byars in his rather lengthy statement declares that the present system WAS not instigated at the will of the people, and that in his opinion the will of the voters is not for it's continuance. He declared that the county boards of education can make as many mistakes in selecting su- perintendent as the people.
 He referred to an example in Montgomery county where the board of education was so unresponsive to the public that the citizens ad to rse-.hp in arms to secure the resig nation of the superintendent.
 At present" says Professor Byars' statement. "a man with sufficient acumen, good family connection and pull with those who think it all ways their duty to write recommen dations, has every advantage over a fellow who can only boast of such qualifications as studiousness, good health. energy and application. pro fessional training, successful teaching experience and a knowledge of rural conditions"
 The present way of electing, Mir. Byars points out, puts the superin- tendent in politics every two years, while the direct vote of the people only comes every four years. He further states that county superin- tendents of education are elected by t, people n "r cut of AS states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
MURDER CASE 23 YEARS OLD TO BE TRIED AT CENTER
Both Legs of Gadsden Man Shot Off by His Son-ln- Law -AttaIIa Miner
 Is Slain
GADsDEN BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD Gadeflpn. Ala. Jan. ol

William Wilkerson will be placed on trial in the Cherokee county court at Center Thursday for the killins of John Goss there 23 years ago. on November 16 of last year man call ing himself w. G. Wilburn" ap- peared in Gadsden as a witness in q suit to recover some land which the wife of Wilkerson was claiming by right of inheritance through her nus band. While he was on the witness stand Cherokee county officer recognized him as Wilkinson and he did not deny his identity. He was placed under arrest on the murder indictment found in the spring or 1S9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
TUSCALOOSA FIRE DEPARTMENT NOW
 IN NE W QUARTERS.
$11,000 Building Completed. Druid City BottIing Works SoId-- City Baseball League
 Is Planned
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU |
 THE E-HEIsALD Tmscnloosa. Ala. Jan. 31 ]

The local fire department new occupies it's new quarters on Twen- ty-siXth street, having moved from its old building on Seventh street. The lease expired today and the de- partment had to move despite the fact that the new structure is not fully complete. The new home of the firemen is the last word in building construction of this kind. The old building was rented from private parties but now the city owns it's own permanent home to house it's fire equipment with splendid sleeping quarters for the firemen. The bufld- ing was erected at an approximate cost of S11OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
FARM BUREAU ORGANIZES FL MORE CONN MUNITIES

WETUMPKA, Ala, Jan. 31.-(Spe- l.)-Organizations of community bureaus has practically been com pleted in Elmore county, there re- maining only minor details to be per- fected in order that the communi- ties can be thoroughly cemented with the county organization.
 Extensive preparations for spring gardens Is in evidence in Wetumpka a and good use has been made of the past pretty weather There are sev- eral families in Wetumpka who have found it highly profitable to raise thoroughbred rabbits for the table and for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01

pie lost their lives in. automobile ac- cidents in the United states, while 4S,000 were seriously injured from the same cause.
 Careless driving caused practical ly every one of the accidents" de- clared Senator Craft, and l believe that we can minimize the number in the state of Alabama by passing the law for cars to stop before crossing"
 Senator Craft has also introduced q companion" bill in the upper house, which provides for the teach ing in the public schools for chil- dren to stop and look before cross ing highways, streets and railroad crossings,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
Ne State Nevs Page SeruedB By Corps And OUer 600 Miles Of Special Leased Wires From ALabaa Ces
Craft Bill Would Stop All Vehicles At Rail Crossings

MONTGOMERY Ala. Jan. S1.-(By Associated Press. .)-Every person driving an automobile or auto truck in the state of Alabama will be forced by law to come to a dead" stop before crossing railroads or interurban crossings. if the proposed bill of Senator John Craft of Mo bile is passed by the two houses of the legislature.
 The greater part of the automobile accidents in the country are brought about by failure to stop at cross- ings" said Senator Craft.
 The Mobile member pointed out that during the year 1921 13,O0O peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
FlFTY-PIECE BAND AT HUNTSVILLE ORGANIZED
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AG E. II ERALD Huntsville Ala Jan. 2l

The Community band, organized here under the auspices of the Xii wanis club, has grown to member ship of 50 at the second meeting. William G. Mcintosh, bandma ster of the Famous Kilties Highland band of Canada. is teaching the band and will remain several weeks, dividing his time among this band and five others that have been organized in north Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
PLAN FULL TIME NURSE

Officers of the Tuscaloosa county tuberculosis league of which Dr. T. H. Patton is president will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and the most important matter to come up is 10 consider the appointment of an all tune nurse. It is understo cd the state will pay the salary of such nurse and that the league will have to pay her other expenses in cident 10 her duties. This will be the first meeting of the directors held in some time and plans will be mapped out for 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
MONEY FOR NEGRO SCHOOL

The sum of sl,300 has been aised by negroes of Hobson City. the ex- elusive negro town below Anniston, during the present week in a cam paign to raise s2,500 for the estab- lishment of a training school for boys in the negro town. The announce ment has been made by Professor C. F. Hannah. one of the promo ters of the training school plans for Hob son City, that S2900 additional will be given to the shool as soon US the s2,5OO mark is reached by the ne- groes of Hobson City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
ESCAPED CONVICT BEHIND
 BARS FOR SIXTH TIME
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery, Ala, Jan, 3I 1

For the sixth time Walter Smith alias Walter Galloway, Talladega county ce nvict. is being returned to state prison to serve nine years to ten years for forgery. His record has ex- ceeded any other for escapes in re- cent years. Smith has made his es- cape from state prison at irregular intervals since he was incarcerated March 27, 1921.
 In order to keep him in prison in the future he will be confined behind the tempered steel bars of Kilby prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
PLAN CITY LEAGUE

Fred Nelson. president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, took the first steps for the formation of city baseball league this coming season. He appointed committee, composed of J. D. Livingston, presi- dent of the city league last year, chairman. w. A. Leland, Jr., R. L. Lol- lar, A. T. Horton and G. l.. Burch- field to work out the details. Further steps will be taken soon to line up the different teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
WOULD DISCONTINUE STATION

Petitions was filed with the public service commission by the Central of Georgia railroad today for per- mission to discontinue the agency at Sterretts and to substitute a care taker. The petition will be heard March ,.
 By agreement the commission post pCned until March the petition of the Roanoke Telephone company for authority to discontinue three of it's lines. The case had been set for Feb ruary Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
HARRIS TO BE APPOINTED w ADLEY POSTMASTER

WADLEY, Ala, Jan. 3l-(Spe- cial.)-The citizens of Wadley feel assured that John K. Harris will soon be appointed to the position of post7 master here since report ,tates that Senator Heflin has sent Tn fu t.H Senate all the Alabama nominations. W. H. Welch has served as postmas ter for about nine years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
CHECK FLASHER ARRESTED

William Finney, alleged bad check artist who is wanted in Huntsville on several charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. has been captured in Louisville, Ky, ac- cording to a message received here from the chief of police of that city. Kinney will be brought back to Huntsville and the chief of police of Tullahoma, Tenn, who is personally acquaintd with the prisoner, has been sent to bring him back Finney, it is charged, came to Huntsville seV- eral days ago and announced his 1n- tention to establish an animal show here. He went among the merchants and bought many articles giving checks larger than the amount of his purchase and receiving the diff ference in money. After several days he disappeared and later all the checks he had written came back. Several charges were sworn out against him and police of many cities were notified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
MRS. GLEN HOOD

GADSDEN, Ala, Jan. 3l.- (Special.) Mrs. Glen Hood, wife of a well-known citizen of Odenville, St. Clair county, died at a local hospital Tuesday morning. The funeral was held at He powell church Wednesday after noon and the burial followed in the churchyard cemetery. The deceased was 21 years old and is survived by her husband and one child. MT. and Mrs. J. E. McKenney of Ashville are her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
GRADUATES IN NEW YORK

sam Weinberger, the 19-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. A. Weinberger of this city, graduated at the High School of Commerce in New York city on Tuesday evening, the an rouncement being made here We'd nesday that the Anniston boy would enter college immediately and take up higher branches of study in New Y York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
HEAD NURSE COMES HERE

Miss Pauline Brown of Birming- ham who has been superintendent of nurses al St. Lukes hospital in Anniston for the past two years, will leave for her home the latter part of the week for a vacation. Miss Cora Brodges, who has been con- nected with the Baptist hospital at Birmingham for the past few months, has been appointed as per manent superintendent to succeed Miss Brown in this city and will take up her work here this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
FARMLEADER TO SPEAK

A. C. Davis. national secretary and treasurer of the Farmers union, and w. A. Morris, state business agent of the Alabama division, will address the citizens of Walker county in Jasper cn February 10 at II a. m, it was announced here WednesdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
ORGANIZE FARM CIIRS

Prof. E. E. Haines and assistants at Sipsey have organized young peo- ple's agricultural club with a mem- bership of 39. Each member of the club is permitted to select any kind of agricultural project which he or she prefers. Some have taken pigs, SC me poultry and others canning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
BUILDING INSPECTOR NAMED

Jimmie Clinton has been appoint ed building inspector. new office recently created by the city commits sion. Mir. Clinton was former mem- Der of the fire department and en- tered upon his duties today and is thoroughly conversant with work of this kind Baldwin Hilburn has been named to fill MT. Clinto ns place on the fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
POST OFFICE ROBBED

Since the post office robbery at Wyatt in the eastern part of Walker county last Sunday night parties from that part of the county have that Walker county should purchase blC cd hounds to be used in trailing criminals. Robbers entered the post office by cutting hole the floor with an auger. More than $100 in postal savings was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
SAMUEL MORGAN

HANCEVILLE, Ala, Jan. 31.-<Spe- cial. .j-The body of Samuel Morgan. sen ct Mir. and Mrs. Tom Morgan of Joh1son'S Crossing, was recei"e1 by his parents today. MT. Morgan died in Colorado where he was staying for his health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
WOMAN LEADER TO SPEAK

Miss Eleanore Laird of Akin, S. C.. who is one of the field workers for the National League of Women Voters of America, will deliver an address before the members of the Anniston league and other women at the Alabama hotel on Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
GINNING REPoRr ISSUED

A report just issued by Special Agent R. B. L. Jennings of this county showed that there were 9.134 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, ginned in Calhoun county from the crop of 1922 prior to Jah- uary 16, 1923, as compared with S.691 bales ginned to January 16, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
LIQUOR SENTENCE

l.. K. Burton. farmer of Chero- kee county and citizen of Gadsden, was today sentenced to serve one year and one day in the penitentiary following d plea of guilty to an in dictment for making whisky. It IS alleged that federal and state officers found a large distillery in his house on his plantation several months ago. Burton is said to be wealthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
SHORT COURSE PLANNED

The local committee has arranged a two-days program for the lnterna- tional Harvester company's short course to be given in Jasper on Feb ruary 8 and 9. The program includes music by the local brass band and speeches by leading citizens of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
EMPLOYS COURT HELP

Miss Mae Amiss, the new circuit clerk, has employed Carter Mananas- co, of Townley to assist her in the court rooms during the present term of court. Miss Amiss has also re- tained Miss Louise Donally tC assist her in the office. Miss Donally is from Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
ATTALLA SHOOTING FRAY

Oscar Farrar was shot and Killed by Will Walker at Attalla at 6 o'clock this evening. The men were employed in the mines of the Ala bama company. The shooting took place shortly after they had left their work. Walker was placed in the county jail.
 Domestic troubles are given as the cause of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
HUNTSVILLE STARTS. MOVE TO RE-ESTABLISHI FORMER COMMISSION.
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAID Huntsville. Ala, Jan. 31

That an effort will be made at an early date to change the form or city government in Huntsville hack
 to the commission form is the tip that comes from well informed circles. It is reported that law Is being written providing for the change and will be offered at the present session of the legislature and this would authorize a special cleo tion on the proposition. It is noted that there is much dissatisfaction here over the disagreement between the minority of the city council which is upheld by Mayor Adams with all his power of veto and the majority of the council. the resulting situation being such that nothing can be done on either side. Some of the members of the city administration are said to be in favor of the proposed change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
ERANh II. VAUGHAN

MOULTON, Ala, Jan. 31.-tSpe cial. l.)-Frank B. Vaughn. 14-year- old son of MT and Mrs. Tom Vaughn, was buried at the Shoemaker cemetery just out of Moulton on the Hills bore road. Saturday. His death was due to pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
ETowAH MUST EcoNoMIzE

All departments will have to cut expenses if Etowah county Is to live within the budget which was an .nounced by the board of commits sioners Wednesday and which es- tiuates the total receipts at $155, 1000 and the expenses at a little over $143,000. A number of the appropria tions were pared down and some were cut out entirely. Several de- rartments must cut expenditures mere than 25 per cent. This is the first budget that the county of ficials have ever made up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01

under the auspices of the State Sun day Scnt ol association. out the dates are not given out. A large chorus choir will conduct the music which will be led by q singer who will ac- company MT Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
C. E. SMITH

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Jan. 31.- Special. )--C. E. Smith, so years old a Confederate veteran and farmer. who was known throughout Madison county, died yesterday after a short illness at his home in Hazle Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
BoTTLING WORKS SOLD

The Lime Cola bottling works here has been purchased by Hobson F. Farris and Hunter Burnett from J. A. Maekereth and w. Mackereth the purchase price was not given ( ut. The plant is a large one and the deal represented a considerable sum, it is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
BURNs-sPRADLEY

News of the marriage of Eunice Burns formerly of this city. to E. G. Spradley, which occurred in Talla- dega Tuesday night, reached Annis ton Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
MRS. MARGARET J. WRIGHT

MOULTON. Ala. Jan. S1.-tSpe- cial. l.)--Mrs. Margaret J. Wright A. died Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, V. V. Wright, in Moulton. Her body was taken to ner tid home near Hartselle, the Mount Tabor cum eterv. for interment Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
TO PRESENT PLAY

Plans for the presentation of "The Womanless Wedding" at the OK anna Knights of Pythias lodge room on Thursday evening have been completed by the officers and mem bers of the Christian Endeavor so- ciety of the Oxanna Presbyterian church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
WHEN SUGAR WAS A LUXURY

From the Scientific American.
 In the middle ages sugar was known as Indian Salt" and was used only by physicians and by the very rich. In Colonial days sugar was also a Luxury, but became a staple article of food when tea and coffee began to be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
SHOOTS FATuER-IN-LAw

John Pool. 52, is minus both legs as the result of being shot by Frank Scott, the 6O-year- -old husband ot his 16-year- old daughter, at the Pool home early Wednesday morning. Pcol js in local hospital It is said that he will recover. Two weeks ago, it Is reported, Scott, who was living with Pool, ran off with the girl and after they were married at Rome, Ga, they returned home. Pool got the girl to go off on visit and hen she came back he would not let Scott see her, it is claimed.
 This morning Scott appeared at the door with shotgun in his hand and demanded his wife. Pool is alleged to have grabbed a rifle and Scott fired Pool shot once at Scott but missed, it is alleged. Pools left leg was shot almost entirely off and the right one had to be amputated at the hospital. Scott went off with the girl and has not been captured. Joe Pool brother of the girl, was placed in jail this afternoon on the charge of assault to murder, an Attalla policeman alleging that he shot Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
TAXI LICENSE REVOKED

The first taxi drivers license to be revoked in Anniston under the provisions of stringent ordinance adopted by the city council recently was that of John Harrison. who had been employed by H. M. Nixon, MT. Nixon withdrawing his bond and ask ing for the revocation of his drivers license. The license was revoked and the bond returned to Mir. Nixon by Chief of Police George W. Rut- ledge Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
Ex-PoLICE CHIEF DIES

Allen Pinson, formerly chief of police of Gadsden, and a well known citizen of the county, died at his home on Wewanah avenue Wednes- day morning at 6 o'clock as the re- suit of long illness of heart trouble He was IS years old and is survived by his widow and five chill cren. The funeral was held Wednes- day and burial at McGaulty chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 GETS B|G PAVING JOB AT ANN|STON.
S92,020 Contract Goes to J F. Morgan Paving Company. Taxi Drivers Licenses
 Are Revoked
ANNISToN BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Annistn \ Jan -2I

The special council committee com posed of Mayor J. L. Wikleland the members of the street and finance committees of the city council will recommend the award of the street paving, guttering and curbing con- tract on Winner, Quintard and Leighton avenues to the J. F. Nor gan Paving company of Birming- ham according to decision made public Wednesday. The Birmingham concern laid the pavement on Noble street and Quintard avenue in this city during the last two years and is now engaged in the work of fin ishirg up Tenth and Eleventh streets. Their bid for the three streets was $92,020
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
BoB JONES COMING

Bob Jones. noted evangelist. is coming to Tuscaloosa to hold Sun day school revival. He will be here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01

irritated the breaking out, which was worse during warm weather.
 ." tried several different remedies but they all failed to do any good. I began using Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment and after using one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuti- cura Ointment she was completely healed" (Signed) Mrs. Emma Has, kins, Savannah, Tenn.
 Make Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Talcum your daily toilet prepa- rations and watch your skin improve. Sample Each Free by Mail. Address: "cuticura Lab oratories, Dept. H, Maiden 4s, MAss" Sold every where. Soap 25c Ointment 25 and 50c Tslcum 25e MRS Cuticura Soap slaves without mug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-01
Mrs. Emma Haskins Tells How Cuticura
 Healed Eczema

My little girl suffered about a year with eczema on her hands, feet
Catoctin clarion., 1923-01-18
STOPS SPREAD OF DISEASE
How the Panama Canal Has Been
Turned to Good Account as
"Health Filter"

The geographical position of the
utilize it, In quarantine sense, as
gigantic filter for the removal Of dis
ease from the circulation of maritime
commerce, thus inhibiting the spread
Of disease, according to report of
the Panama canal health department.
The periodic fumigation OF ships,
the instruction of owners, agents and
officers Of ships as to the necessity
for adequately safeguarding vessels,
the vaccination Of crews, and passen-
gers and the investigation of disease
outbreaks on board arriving ships,
combine to this end as well as to the
protection of the Canal Zone and the
vessels using canal ports and water
ways. For example, an outbreak of
mild smallpox on one vessel was han
died without secondary cases or
spread to other ships of the fleet, and
cerebrospinal meningitis on another
steamship was also successfully con-
trolled.
1t is believed that the order direct
ing attention to the necessity for ade-
quately safeguarding ships has pro-
duced results of widespread benefit;
certainly the requirement of periodic
fumigating has reduced greatly the
occurrence of rodents on ships, many
of which formerly teemed with rats,
but now contain very few.